LaFollette Obituaries

Dec 11, 2018

Mrs. Carolyn Baker age 73 of Knoxville passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018.  She was a member of Blount Baptist Church in Knoxville.  Preceded in death by Husband, Bob Baker in 2014, Parents, Dee and Mary Lou Green Spradlin, One Sister and Three Brothers.

Survivors: Sons, Bobby Baker, and Lenny Baker and Wife, Richelle; Grandchildren,...

Nov 25, 2018

Mrs. Eva Jean “Slim” Stratton age 79 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018.  She was an active member of the Red Hat Society and the Campbell County Senior Citizens Center. Preceded in death by Husband, James W. “Jimmy” “Big George” Stratton, and Parents, Oscar and Myrtle White Oats.

Survivors: Sons, Steve Stratton and...

Nov 19, 2018

Mr. Charles Edward Fugate , native of LaFollette, TN, lived in West Knoxville for 35 years.  Charles passed away November 19, 2018 after a lengthy illness. He was 83 years old. Charles was the loving and devoted husband of Nancy Castleberry Fugate. The love of his life, they were married for 62 years. Charles was a graduate...

Nov 19, 2018

Mrs. Jessica Gray Gross age 37 of Jacksboro passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018, after a long and courageous battle with heart disease.  Jessica was a partner with Hope and Stand Church where she played a very active role with the Children’s Nursery.  She was a 1999 Graduate of Campbell County High School and was formerly...

Nov 15, 2018

Mr. Sterling Ewing Marlar age 71 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018.  He was of the Baptist Faith.  He worked for Brown Motor Company for 18 years, and Owner and Operator of Marlar Garage for 35 years.  Preceded in death by Father and Mother, Carden and Mildred Riggs, Brothers and Sisters, Jimmy Riggs, Vera Lynn...

Nov 14, 2018

Tyler Nelson age 19 of Speedwell passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, after a 2 ½ year courageous battle with cancer.  He was a 2018 graduate of Cumberland Gap High School, attended Haynes Flat Baptist Church, enjoyed playing soccer, the performing arts, and a great love of music.  Tyler had a great appreciation for the work...

Nov 11, 2018

Mr. Virgil L. (Scrap) Jones age 61 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018.  He was of the Baptist Faith and formerly employed with Tennessee Asphalt Company and Rogers Group.  Preceded in death by Wife, Kathy Marlow Jones, Parents, John Henry and Dora Jane Jones, Brother, Henry Jones, and Sister, Carol Metzler.

Survivors: Sons,...

Nov 6, 2018

Mr. Robert (Bob) Parrott age 76 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018.  He was a member of East LaFollette Baptist Church, and he retired from LaFollette Utilities with 42 years of service.  Mr. Parrott was a member of Campbell County Masonic Lodge #778, F. & A.M., and was a Kerbela Shriner.  Preceded in death by...

Nov 4, 2018

SSGT (Ret.) Aaron Garner Cummings age 87 of Ringgold, GA passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Erlanger East Hospital in Chattanooga, TN after a brief illness.  He was a member of East LaFollette Baptist Church and served in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force.  Preceded in death by Wife of almost 64 years, Lena E....

Nov 3, 2018

Mr. David F. Bishop , born on May 3, 1950, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 3, 2018.  He was former owner of the Big Rock Tavern, loved watching the Tennessee Vols, and was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Mother, Luseanna Bishop, Father, Frank Bishop, and Brother, Johnny Bishop.  A special...

Oct 29, 2018

Mrs. Lucile Dossett age 98 of LaFollette passed away Monday, October 29, 2018.  She was a member of East LaFollette Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Husband, Cleophas “Buster” Dossett; Son, Roger Allen Dossett: Parents, Simp and Lizzie Sharp Goins; Sister, Thelma Goins Young; Brothers, Ben Goins and Howard Goins.

Survivors: Granddaughters, Regina Dossett Wilson...

Oct 29, 2018

Mrs. Eva Irene Sharp , age 101, passed away on Monday, Oct. 29, at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and taught Sunday School and Bible School classes there for many years. She retired from Balloff and Boston Stores in LaFollette.  Due to health reasons, Eva made her home in Maryville, TN,...

Oct 27, 2018

Mr. James L. “Elmo” Branam, II age 41 of Caryville passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018.  He was of the Southern Baptist Faith, a 1997 Graduate of Gibbs High School, and employed with the Pipe Doctor.  Preceded in death by Father, Lonnie Dale Branam; Great-grandparents, Rev. James Lincoln “Lankern” and Nora Ayers Branam; Grandparents, Leo, Sr. and...

Oct 25, 2018

Mrs. Christine Widener Paul age 68 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018.  She was of the Baptist Faith and retired from Wal-Mart as a Pharmacy Technician.  Preceded in death by Parents, Gaylor “Chalk” and Mary Naomi Baldwin Widener, Sister, Libby Goins, and Infant Sister, Peggy Jo Widener, Brothers, Ronnie Widener and Bill Widener.

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Oct 24, 2018

Mr. Charles E. McNeeley age 66 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018. He was a licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer, Manager and along with his Wife, Debbie, Owned and Operated Walters Funeral Home.  He was a Charter Member and Deacon of New Horizon Baptist Church where he had also served as Organist and Assistant Pianist.  He...

Oct 23, 2018

Mr. Joseph E. (Joe) Stephens age 57 of Clinton went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.  He was a Graduate of Cumberland College in Williamsburg, KY.  Joe enjoyed the fellowship of family reunions and sharing his knowledge this area’s history, and was a valued member of the Campbell County Historical Society.  During the Summer...

Oct 23, 2018

Mr. Joe Allen age 70 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018.  He was retired from Norfolk-Southern after 30 years of service, a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran serving during the Vietnam Era, and was the Chairman of United Transportation Union, Local 1301 Trainmen.  Preceded in death by Parents, John and Carolyn Hayes Allen.

Survivors: Children, Son,...

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...