LaFollette Obituaries

Feb 21, 2019

Mr. Donnie L. Brown , age 85 of LaFollette, passed away on his Birthday, Thursday, February 21, 2019.  Donnie enjoyed hunting and fishing.  Preceded in death by Parents, Donnie Lyke and Leona Brown, Grandparents, Ayers and Ann Brown, and Sisters, Icie Brown and Elizabeth Walden.

Survivors:  Sisters, Gladys Green and Ruby Norman; Special Niece who...

Feb 21, 2019

Mr. Mark Ballard age 58 of Huber Heights, OH passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019.   He attended Brandtwood Baptist Church in Huber Heights, and was an avid golfer.  Preceded in death by Niece, Marie Ballard; Grandparents, William “Mac” and Rachel Ballard and Earl and Marie Douglas, several Aunts and Uncles.

Survivors:  Children, Joshua, Antonio, Tesla,...

Feb 12, 2019

Barbara M. “Shelly” Garfield age 45 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019.   She was employed with Pizza Hut in LaFollette.  Preceded in death by Grandparents, Joshua Teague, and Donald and Barbara Eib.

Survivors:  Daughter, Kayla Schaumleffel and Samantha Moore; Son,  Michael Schaumleffel and Olivia Gibson; Grandchildren, Khara, Carson, Avelynn, Junior, Amaryllis, and Quinlynn;...

Feb 12, 2019

Mrs. Betty Jordan age 93 of LaFollette, TN, formerly of Chattanooga, TN passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019.  She was a member of Brainerd Hills Baptist Church in Chattanooga for over 60 years, and attended Elm Grove Baptist Church while living in LaFollette.  Mrs. Betty enjoyed crafting but more importantly enjoyed her time with her Family.  He...

Feb 12, 2019

Mr. Tom C. Leach age 94 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019.  He was a member and former Trustee of East LaFollette Baptist Church.  Tom owned and operated Tom C. Leach Real Estate and was a Real Estate Broker since 1961.  He was a former LaFollette City Councilman, served as a member of the LaFollette...

Feb 9, 2019

Mrs. Stacey M. Daugherty age 46 of Jacksboro passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was a member of Davis Chapel Community Baptist Church.  Stacey enjoyed gardening and crocheting, but what she loved the most was being with her Daughters and Family.  Preceded in death by Father, Dean Woodward, Mother, Jewell...

Feb 4, 2019

Mrs. Pamela Ann “Pam” Farmer age 55 of LaFollette, TN passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, February 4, 2019.  She was a member of Forks Grove Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Mother, Hannah Harris and Charles E. Harris, Sr., who she thought of as a Father.

Survivors:  Husband, Jeff Farmer; Son, Travis...

Jan 21, 2019

Mrs. Ruby C. Parrott age 91 of LaFollette passed away Monday, January 21, 2019.  She was a member of Davis Chapel Community Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Husband, Tilman “T” Parrott, Parents, O.G. and Octavia Myers, Brothers, Carlock Myers and Bruce Myers, and Niece, Janie Siwinski.

Survivors: Son, Martin Parrott and Wife, Tammy; Grandsons,...

Jan 20, 2019

Mr. Fred Earl “Red” Harrison , age 89 of Caryville, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019.   He was a former member of Coolidge First Baptist Church and currently a member of Caryville First Baptist Church.  He was a very well known and highly accomplished musician, playing his signature instrument, the upright bass.  Over the years Red had...

Jan 17, 2019

Mr. Robert L. Marlow age 83 of LaFollette, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019.  He attended Faith Way Assembly of God.  Preceded in death by Parents, Joe L. and Jessie Hurst Marlow, Brother, Harold Marlow, Sisters, Evelyn Smith and Annie Dickerson.

Survivors:   Brother, Albert Marlow; Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, other relatives, and many friends; and...

Jan 8, 2019

Mrs. Delphy Virginia Thomas Rutherford age 97 of Jellico, TN passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019 to be with the Lord.  She was of the Church of God faith.  She is preceded in death by Husband, Bob Rutherford, Daughter, Eunice Ann Rutherford, Parents, Denny and Grace Smith Thomas, Brothers, Gene and E.J. Thomas, Sister, Hazel Ramirez, and...

Jan 7, 2019

Mr. Sherman Wilder age 78 of LaFollette, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019.  He was of the Baptist Faith and a U.S. Army Veteran.  Preceded in death by Daughter, Pamela Wilder, Parents, Raymond and Pearley Partin Wilder, Brothers, Chester, Kenneth, and Wilburn Wilder, and Sister, Marie Wilder.

Survivors:  Children, Jeffery Wilder and wife Leandre, Michael...

Jan 7, 2019

Ms. Sadie Ijames age 81 formerly of Lake City, TN, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019.  She was a member of Cherry Bottom Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Son, Kenneth Ijames, Parents, Earl and Arlena Ramsey Blackwell, Sister, Mabel Gibson, and Infant Brother, Louie Blackwell.

Survivors:  Son, David Ijames; Granddaughter, Marlena Ijames, Brothers and...

Jan 6, 2019

Mrs. Irene Wilson Burke age 82 of Speedwell passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019.  She was of the Baptist Faith and attended Community Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Husband, Mr. Ralph C. Burke, Parents, James and Siota Bean Wilson, and Brothers, Joe Wilson, Floyd Wilson, and Bobby Wilson.

Survivors: Daughters, Brenda Dunn and husband,...

Jan 2, 2019

Mrs. Sylvia “Sylv” Jean Kennedy Brady age 56 of LaFollette, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019.  She was born February 21, 1962, to the late Robert Ray Kennedy and Dianna “Pearlie” King Kennedy.   Sylvia attended Ford Town Baptist Church. Sylvia is preceded in death by father, Robert Ray Kennedy, and brother, Michael Ray Kennedy. Sylv will...

Jan 2, 2019

Mr. Robert “Bobby” Hill age 65 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019.  He was a member of Woodson Gap Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Son, Danny O’Neil Hill, Parents, Roy and Mary Pennington Hill; Brothers and Sisters, Bill Hill, Lawrence Hill, Delphia Lamb, Lilly Harris, Pearl Dixon, and Anna Mae Goins.

Survivors:...

Dec 30, 2018

Margaret “Marni” Elizabeth Crutchfield age 63 passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018.  She was born September 6, 1955, in LaFollette to the late Jim Louis and Julia Agree Card Crutchfield.  Marni graduated from LaFollette High School and East Tennessee State University as well as Tennessee Tech University with a degree in Administration.  Marni was a cheerleader sponsor,...

Dec 30, 2018

Mr. J. B. Nolan, Jr. age 56, born December 3, 1962, passed away Sunday,  December 30, 2018,  at Tennova North Hospital and has gone home to be with our Lord Savior Jesus Christ.  J. B. attended Ivydell Pentecostal Church.  When J. B. was younger he enjoyed biking and hiking with his brothers.  He also enjoyed fishing with...

Dec 29, 2018

Mr. Clarence “Bass” Bolton , age 83 of the Stinking Creek Community, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018.   He was a member of Stinking Creek Baptist Church, Past Master of Jellico Masonic Lodge #527 F. & A.M., and a Member of Knoxville York Rite Bodies.  He was a Master Fisherman, and how he received his beloved nickname,...

Dec 23, 2018

Mrs. Betty Lou McCoy age 84 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018.  She was a member of the LaFollette Seventh-day Adventist Church.  Mrs. Betty had a very optimistic view on life.  She was a wonderful seamstress, enjoyed reading, and being outdoors working in her yard.  Preceded in death by Husband, Jerry McCoy, Son, Terry McCoy,...