LaFollette Obituaries

Jul 18, 2019

Mrs. Louise G. Turney , age 98 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019.   She was a lifelong member of LaFollette First Baptist Church, and was the Church Secretary for many years.  Mrs. Louise loved to travel and enjoy the beauty of the United States.  Preceded in death by Sons, Richard Turney and Edward Turney; Parents,...

Jul 7, 2019

Mr. Ronald Ray “Ronnie” Asher age 70, of Jacksboro passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019.  He was a United States Veteran, and a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church.  Ronnie was a retired Electrician and member of I.B.E.W. (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) Local #760, and a member of Campbell County Masonic Lodge #778 F. & A.M. ...

Jul 6, 2019

Ms. Jean Wright age 74 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019.  She was a Christian and a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church.  She enjoyed baking & cooking, quilting, watching the ID Network, and playing Candy Crush, but most of all enjoyed her Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.  Preceded in death by Son, Gus Gotsis, Parents, Sherman...

Jul 6, 2019

Rev. Samuel Eugene Douglas , age 97 of Jacksboro went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 6, 2019.  He was saved at the age of 26 and he and his wife, Bonnie were baptized together into the Walnut Grove Baptist Church in November 1947.  He was ordained at Walnut Grove Baptist Church on July...

Jun 24, 2019

Mr. Martin “Marty” Van Wyck age 66 of LaFollette passed away Monday, June 24, 2019.  He was retired after 30 years of service from Ford Motor Company, Rawsonville Plant in Ypsilanti, MI.  Preceded in death by Father, John Van Wyck.

Survivors:  Wife, Mrs. Renee Van Wyck; Daughters, Erin Van Wyck and Lona Coop; Son, Joseph...

Jun 23, 2019

Mr. John “Hard Rock” Rutherford age 84 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019.  He was a Christian and former owner of Rutherford Heating and Air.  Preceded in death by Sons, Randall Rutherford, David Rutherford, and Brian Rutherford, Daughter, Darla Rutherford, Parents, Connor and Elizabeth Shoupes Rutherford, Sister Owantha Alexander, and Brothers Tony and Lowell Rutherford....

Jun 16, 2019

Althea Faustino Graves Parrott, 91, died Sunday, June 16, 2019. She was born in Sharps Chapel, Tennessee on November 12, 1927, to the late John Paschal and Eva Keifer Stiener Graves. Althea owned and managed a bookkeeping firm in Bowling Green, KY.  After moving to Lafayette, Indiana she served as director of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority...

Jun 12, 2019

Mr. Aubrey Marcum age 68 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a Christian.  Preceded in death by Parents, James and Edna Stanford Marcum, and Brothers Ralph and David Marcum.

Survivors:  Wife, Mrs. Anita Miller Marcum; Son, Chris Marcum; Brothers and Sisters, James Marcum and wife, Carol, Frances...

Jun 1, 2019

Mr. Glenn T. O’Dell, Sr . age 84 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019.  He was a Mason and Shriner in Michigan, a former employee of Genessee County Sheriff Dept., and former Secretary/Treasurer of Norris Lake Lodge #77 TN F.O.P.  Preceded in death by Wife, Charlotte O’Dell, Son, Rickey Linvel O’Dell, Parents, Maynard F. and...

May 30, 2019

Mr. Danny Ray Boshears age 54 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019.  He was a former Coal Miner.  Preceded in death by Parents, Paul Boshears, Sr. and Cloeva Malicoat Boshears.

Survivors: Wife, Tina Sharp Boshears; Sons, Dustin Dewayne Boshears, and Coty Ray Boshears; Grandson, Hayden Trace Boshears; Special Companion, Danny’s little buddy, Cissy;...

May 28, 2019

Mrs. Julie A. Dilbeck , age 60 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019.   Preceded in death by Husband, Ronnie Dilbeck.

All services for Mrs. Dilbeck will be private.  Online condolences for Julie may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Julie A....

May 28, 2019

Mr. Thomas “Tommy” Slover,  Sr . age 81 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019.  He was a Christian.  He was preceded in death by Parents, Charlie Slover and Thelma Mayfield Slover, Brother, Walter Slover, and Son-in-Law, Victor Cecil.

Survivors:  Wife of 60 years, Ellen Louise Slover; Sons, Thomas Slover, Jr., and Keith Slover...

May 24, 2019

Mrs. Octavia S. Robertson age 96 of Speedwell passed away Friday, May 24, 2019.  She was a member of Jacksboro Church of Christ.  She loved her family and especially her grandchildren, and along with her husband, Thomas spent winters in Florida.  Preceded in death by Daughters, Ruth Phillips and Regina Chadwell, Parents, Ralph and Pearl Worley, Brothers...

May 24, 2019

Mr. Ralph Eugene “Gene” Goins age 66 passed away Friday, May 24, 2019.  He was a retired Tool and Die maker with Boeing and BWXT in Oak Ridge.  Preceded in death by Parents, Homer and Effie Willoughby Goins.

Survivors: Wife, Mrs. Candy Goins; Son, Bobby Lee Goins and wife, Jackie; Daughters, Amber Lee Goins Johnson...

May 21, 2019

Mr. Harold W. Taulbee, Sr. age 72 of Jacksboro passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019,  He had attended Jacksboro Church of Christ.  Preceded in death by Wife, Mrs. Rebecca Lynn Taulbee in April of 2002, Father, Ova Taulbee, and Brother, Robert Taulbee.

Survivors: Children, Harold W. Taulbee, Jr. and Wife, Teresa, Anthony Taulbee and Fiancé,...

May 11, 2019

Heather Teter age 38 of Jacksboro passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019.  She was a member of Royal Blue Baptist Church.  Heather loved gardening, working with her flowers, and reading, but most importantly, she enjoyed activities that involved her two precious daughters.  Preceded in death by Grandparents, Bryan and Beulah Foust Farmer, and Irvin and Josie Caldwell...

May 6, 2019

Mr. Jerry W. Welch , age 51 of LaFollette passed away Monday, May 6, 2019.  He was a member of Fordtown Baptist Church and was formerly employed with Waffle House in Caryville.  Preceded in death by Grandparents, Onie and Elsie Goins and Loran and Hazel Welch.

Survivors:  Mother, Nancy Lucille McNeeley; Twin Brother, James A....

Apr 24, 2019

Mrs. Bonnie Sue McCullah age 79 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019.  She attended LaFollette Church of God.  Preceded in death by Son, Stevie Lynn McCullah, Several Brothers, and One Sister.

Survivors: Husband, Frank McCullah; Son, Derek McCullah and Wife, Amy Lu; Grandchildren, Abby, Brad, and Bryce Fowler; Brother, John Paul Cummins; Several...

Apr 19, 2019

Mrs. Opal Orick age 91 of LaFollette, TN went to be with the Lord at the LaFollette Health and Rehab Center on Friday, April 19, 2019.   She was born August 10, 1927.   She was a member of Coolidge First Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Husband, Rev. Ernest Orick, Parents, Joseph and Pearl Siler, Sons-in-Law, Steve Morris...

Apr 19, 2019

Mrs. Ruth O’dell Greene Albright age 77 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord with her family by her side on Friday, April 19, 2019.  She was born January 19, 1942.  She was a member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church.  She enjoyed music by records, arts, crafts, and gardening.  She is preceded in death by...