LaFollette Obituaries

Jul 2, 2018

Mrs. Martha Lee Wilson McCarty age 76 of LaFollette passed away Monday, July 2, 2018.  She was a member of East Side Wesleyan Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, Frank and Ruby Maupin Wilson, and Brother, Bobby Wilson.

Survivors: Daughter, Rebecca Watson and Husband, James; Son, Steve McCarty; Four Grandchildren, Seth Watson, Sarah Watson, Joshua...

Jun 30, 2018

Mrs. Carolyn Faye Overbay age 77 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018.  She was a member of High Knob Missionary Baptist Church for 42 years, and a beloved choir leader for 25 years.  Psalm 100:2 – “Serve the Lord with gladness, come before his presence with singing.”  This verse describes the person of Carolyn Overbay and it...

Jun 29, 2018

Mr. Russell Ralph Ellison, Jr. age 76 of LaFollette passed away Friday, June 29, 2018.  He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, former Campbell County Director of Sanitation, a Member of Valley Star Masonic Lodge #577 F.&A.M. and was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Parents, Russell Ralph Ellison, Sr. and Wanda Bailey Ellison,...

Jun 28, 2018

George Edd “Tuck” Pollard age 85, crossed over from this life to a better one on June 28, 2018 after suffering an accident at his home.

He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Eva Lewallen Pollard.

He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Sue Norman Pollard; daughter, Diana Lynn Redmon;...

Jun 26, 2018

Mr. Larry “Steve” Roberts age 76 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018.  He owned and managed his own company for 46 years, was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, a Member of New Horizon Baptist Church, and was a Member of Capital City Masonic Lodge #656 F.&A.M. in Columbus, OH.  Preceded in death by Parents...

Jun 24, 2018

Mrs. Eula Beatrice Daniels Rose age 88 of LaFollette departed this life Sunday, June 24, 2018.  She was born April 3, 1930, at Pruden, Bell County, KY.  The Daughter of Charles Willard Daniels and Effie Jones who preceded her in death.  She was a member of East LaFollette Baptist Church and was a Sunday School Teacher and...

Jun 21, 2018

Mr. Billy E. Thompson age 82 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018.  He was a Member of Campbell County Masonic Lodge #778 F.&A.M. and a Member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Wife, Katie Wilson Thompson, Parents, Alex Thompson and Myrtle Cleo Sivles Thompson, several Brothers and Sisters.

Survivors:  Daughter,...

Jun 13, 2018

Mrs. Sandra M. Tiller age 63 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018.  She was a member of Demory Baptist Church and a former Head Start Teacher in the Campbell County School System.  Preceded in death by Husband, Dan Tiller, Mother, Verla Wilson Bolinger, Father and Mother-in-Law, Harry and Thelma Tiller.

Survivors:  Son, Brian...

Jun 10, 2018

Mr. Michael Lynn “Mike” Terry age 52 of Caryville, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018, at the University of KY Medical Center in Lexington.  He was a Deacon and Member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church.  He was a past volunteer fire fighter with Caryville Volunteer Fire Dept. and a licensed EMT.  Preceded in death by Parents, Morgan and Barbara...

May 30, 2018

Mr. Andy Lee Partin age 75 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018.  He was a Member of Duff Baptist Church and Retired from General Motors Corp. with over 20 years of service.  Preceded in death by Parents, John L. Partin and Ida Jane Partin Thomas, Sisters, Jemima Hubbard and Lucy Mae Partin, Brothers, J.R. Cobb...

May 20, 2018

Mrs. Lillian “Ruth” “Granny” Smith age 87 of LaFollette, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018.  She was a Charter Member of New Horizon Baptist Church and was the biggest Cougar Little League Fan.  Preceded in death by Husband, Cecil Ray Smith, Son, Danny Smith, Parents, Otis F. Farmer and Nellie Fox Farmer, Sisters, Jewel Carver and Vada...

May 19, 2018

Mr. Dean “Deano” Woodward age 69 of Pioneer passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018.  He was a Member of Stanfield United Baptist Church, a Veteran of the U. S. Navy during the Vietnam War, Member and Past Master of Jellico Masonic Lodge #527 F.&A.M.  Dean was Retired from the LaFollette Police Dept. after 28 years of Service,...

May 15, 2018

Mrs. Brenda G. Ward age 61 of Jacksboro passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018.  She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, David and Alice Green Ward.

Survivors:  Son, Mark Daugherty and wife Jennifer; Daughters, Amanda Hughes and Emily Ward; Four Grandchildren; Sister, Marsha Wilson; Brother,...

May 3, 2018

Virgil H. Huston , 94, died Thursday, May 3, 2018.  He was born in the Griggs Community in Cimarron County, Oklahoma, on April 7, 1924 and was the son of the late George W. Huston of Knoxville, TN and the late Ethel Hanes Smith of Oak Ridge, TN. He moved with his wife June from Bloomfield Hills,...

Apr 24, 2018

Mrs. Lila Suzanne “Susie” Johnson age 76 of Manns Harbor, North Carolina, passed away peacefully, at her home, on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Mrs. Johnson was born on November 8, 1941.  She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Ralph Johnson Sr., and granddaughter Rachel Johnson.

Mrs. Johnson is survived by her three children: Son, Scott...

Apr 21, 2018

Greta Ernestine Ridenour Cooper age 64 of LaFollette, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018, at Saint Joseph Hospital, London, KY.  She was a member of Friendship Community Church.  Preceded in death by Daughter, Jevonna Perkey, Father, Peony Ridenour, Brothers, Marvin Ridenour and Stanley Ridenour.

Survivors:  Mother, Lois Ridenour; Daughter, Tamara Johnson and husband Rick; Sons,...

Apr 20, 2018

Mrs. Gertie LeMarr Chapman age 98 of Jacksboro, passed away Friday, April 20, 2018.  She was of the Methodist Faith.  Preceded in death by Husband, Edwin Bell Chapman on October 26, 2007, Parents, Silas LeMarr and Fannie Rutherford LeMarr, Sister, Mary LeMasters, Brothers, Silas LeMarr and Galen LeMarr.

Survivors:  Sisters, Azalee Roberts and Gloria Brooks. ...

Apr 19, 2018

Mr. Mack Williams age 93 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018.  He was a WWII U.S. Army Veteran, Member of LaFollette First Baptist Church, a Member of the Campbell County Masonic Lodge #778, F.&A.M., Campbell County Scottish Rite Club, Knoxville Scottish Rite Bodies, and a retired Agent for the American General Life Insurance Company.  Preceded...

Apr 17, 2018

Mr. Gene Miller age 79 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018.  He was a Veteran of the U. S. Army and a retired Building Contractor.  Preceded in death by Wife, Helga Anne Miller on June 9, 2014, Parents, Walter Miller and Helen St. John Miller, Sisters, Lucille Ivey,Violet Bales, and Gladys Dossett, Brothers, Virgil St. John,...

Apr 16, 2018

Mrs. Lula Mae Carroll age 69 of LaFollette, passed away Monday, April 16, 2018.  She was of the Church of God Faith.  Preceded in death by Husband, Bobby Jack Carroll, Daughter, Lisa Rose, Parents, John P. Jones and Lillie V. Bailey Jones, several Brothers and Sisters.

Survivors:  Children, Beth M. Carroll and Robby M. Carroll;...