LaFollette Obituaries

Oct 22, 2018

Mr. Fred Carroll age 85 of LaFollette passed away Monday, October 22, 2018.  He was born December 19, 1932 in Campbell County.  Fred was a member of Indiana Avenue Baptist Church, and a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict.  He worked for 34 years and 11 months for South Central Bell, BellSouth, and retiring from AT&T.  Fred...

Oct 15, 2018

Mr. Frank “Frankie” Phillips age 63 of Jacksboro passed away Monday, October 15, 2018.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of Royal Blue Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, Millard and Dessie Tackett Phillips; Brother, Charles Edward “Eddie’ Phillips; Several Aunts and Uncles.

Survivors: In Frankie’s words, His Better-Half of 18 years, Mary...

Sep 25, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Mildred Pierce announces her passing after a brief illness on September 25, 2018, at the age of 78 years.

Mildred will be lovingly remembered by her Sister, Reba Crowe and brother, Donald ( Pat ) Pierce and forever remembered by her two nieces, Cindy ( Nelson ) Morris...

Sep 23, 2018

Mrs. Lucille Betty Parker age 93 of LaFollette, gained her angel wings Sunday, September 23, 2018.  She was of Baptist Faith.  Lucille was preceded in death by Husband, G. L. Parker, Parents, Amos and Mary Miller, Brothers, Glenn, Larry, and Ronnie Miller, Sisters, Bonnie and Loraine.

Survivors:  Daughter, Sue Robbins; Grandchildren, DeWayne Robbins and wife...

Sep 22, 2018

Mr. Julian Scott Callahan age 31 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018.  He was a Carpenter by trade.

Survivors:  Wife of 9 years, Jessica Callahan; Children, Brianna Callahan, Tyler Riggs, Journey Callahan, and Braden Callahan; Mother, Alicia Callahan; Stepfather, Kelly Marcum; Stepmother, Teresa Marcum; Sisters, Robin Marcum, Kelicia Ann Marcum, Kristin Lynn Marcum,...

Sep 19, 2018

Mrs. Carol L. Cannon age 76 of Caryville, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018.  She was a Member of Beta Sigma Phi Soriority, First Presbyterian Church in Fairborn, Ohio, The LaFollette United Methodist Church, and was a Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.  Preceded in death by Parents, Cullen Columbus Crane and Miriam Mathis Crane.

Survivors: ...

Sep 16, 2018

Mr. George C. Spickard age 75 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018.  He was retired from the LaFollette Utilities, a Member of Clear Branch Baptist Church, and a Veteran of the U. S. Army.  George was an avid Golfer and loved the Mountains.  Preceded in death by Parents, Herman and Naomi Tiller Spickard, Sister, Alice...

Sep 9, 2018

Mr. James “Earl” Pierce age 86 of Speedwell passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018.  He was a Retired Firefighter and Captain, the first Fire Chief of the Speedwell Volunteer Fire Dept., a Christian, and of the Church of God Faith.  Preceded in death by Children, William Pierce and Karen E. Domine, Parents, Clyde and Helen Mozingo Pierce,...

Sep 5, 2018

Mr. Karl James “Jamie” Drake, Jr . age 47 of Caryville, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018.  He was of the Catholic Faith, a CASA Volunteer, and worked with the Epileptic Foundation.  He was a graduate of E.T.S.U.  Preceded in death by Father, Karl James Drake, Sr.

Survivors:  Daughter, Tori Spring McDonald age 7; Mother,...

Sep 4, 2018

Mrs. Dawn M. Ewer age 62 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018.  She was a retired music teacher and member of LaFollette United Methodist Church.  Preceded in death by Father, Max Schlichter.

Survivors:  Husband of 7 years, Dan Ewer; Children, Kristopher King and wife Courtlyn, James Ewer and wife Deanna, Paul Ewer, and...

Sep 4, 2018

Mr. William B. “Bill” Sammons age 75 of Jacksboro passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018.  Bill was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of American Legion Post 58, a member of Beech Fork Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, Lester C. and Clara Sparks Sammons, Brother, A.W. Sharp, and Daughter-in-law, Tera Orick Sammons.

Survivors:...

Sep 2, 2018

Mrs. Stella I. Hunley age 85 of Jacksboro passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018.  She was a faithful member of First Apostolic Church of LaFollette.  Preceded in death by Husband, Ralph Hunley, Son, Melton Keith Logan, Grandson, Michael Wayne Logan, Parents, Robert H. Howard and Bessie Button Howard.

Survivors:  Children, Robert Wayne Hunley and wife...

Aug 24, 2018

Mr. Mark DeWitt Couturier , age 59 of Caryville passed away Friday, August 24, 2018.  He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving with Honor as a Green Beret.  He was a member of Jacksboro First Baptist Church where he enjoyed being part of the Wednesday Morning Bible Study.  Preceded in death by Mother, Betty DeWitt...

Aug 22, 2018

Mrs. Opal Irene Phillips age 83 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018.  She was a member of Shipley Grove Church of God.  Preceded in death by Husbands, Daniel McCarty and Tom Phillips, Parents, Lawrence Levi Leach and Mertie Jane Guy Leach, and Sister, Lola Anderson.

Survivors:  Sisters, Ina Jones and Virgie L. Powers; Brother, Clifton...

Aug 18, 2018

Mrs. Kathy Mastin age 67 of LaFollette, formerly of Cincinnati, OH, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018.  She bought a home at Norris Lake 16 years ago.  She loved being down by the water which was her favorite thing and the love of her life.  Six years ago she decided to make LaFollette her permanent home.  She...

Aug 15, 2018

Mrs. Phyllis Clingner age 72 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018.  She was a member of LaFollette United Methodist Church, and a retired Educator.  Phyllis was formerly employed by Community Health of East Tennessee and gave freely of her time to many other community organizations.  Phyllis’ work with these groups will go on for many...

Aug 15, 2018

Mr. Teddy Lambert, Jr., age 41 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018.  He attended the Long Hollow Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Father, Teddy Lambert, Sr., Sisters, Kimberly Knechtges and Tammy Nolan.

Survivors:  Daughter, Kylie Lambert; Granddaughter, Bristol; Mother, Sandra Lambert; Brother-in-Law, J. B. Nolan; Special Cousin, Stacy Kitts.  Several other Cousins,...

Aug 11, 2018

Mr. Clarance S. Goins , age 74 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018.  He was a retired Carpenter and Building Contractor.  He was of the Baptist Faith and a Veteran of the U. S. Army.  Preceded in death by Infant Twin Sons, Parents, Howard Goins and Satrid Taylor Goins, Brothers, Bud Goins and Billy Howard...

Aug 10, 2018

Merita Faye Mowell Head , 79, of Athens, died Friday, August 10, 2018 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville.

She was a native of Jacksboro, TN and longtime resident of Athens, and was the daughter of the late John and Helen Hatmaker Mowell.

She was a member of Cumberland View Baptist Church. Faye...

Aug 9, 2018

Mr. Tommy J. Davis , age 75 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018.  He was a member of Fundamental Missionary Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by a Son, Thomas Jefferson Davis, Parents, Robert Davis and Mary Edna Partin Davis, Sisters, Mildred and Reba, Brothers, Ray, Wayne, and Lonnie.

Survivors:  Wife of 57 years,...