LaFollette Obituaries

Jul 27, 2018

Mr. Austin Phillip Johnson, age 63 of the Stinking Creek Community won the victory and moved into his Heavenly Home Friday, July 27, 2018, after a courageous hard fought battle with cancer.  Austin faithfully attended Stinking Creek Baptist Church where he helped with the Drama Team.  Austin loved 4-Wheeling; He never met a stranger; and if you wanted a...

Jul 25, 2018

Mrs. Carolyn Minton Edwards age 72 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018.  She was a member of Elm Grove Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Mother, Myrtle Smith Minton and Brother, Billy Ray Minton.

Survivors:  Husband, Carl Edwards; Son, Greg Edwards and wife Laura; Daughters, Carla Foster and husband Robert, and Kimberly Evans;...

Jul 24, 2018

Mr. James Lee (Jim) Ausmus , age 82 formerly of LaFollette passed away July 24, 2018.  He was born 2/6/36 to Lawrence and Mary Ausmus in Speedwell, TN.  He grew up in LaFollette and graduated LaFollette High School in 1954 where he was The Owls football QB and captain. It was there he met his future wife,...

Jul 19, 2018

Miss Margaret E. Dial age 90 of LaFollette passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 19, 2018.  She was a member of Long Hollow Baptist Church and was employed with First National Bank for 29 years.  Preceded in death by Parents, William Harrison and Margaret Ann Turner Dial; Brother, Billy Frank Dial; Niece, Donna Heaton and her...

Jul 15, 2018

Mr. Oscar Miracle age 93 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018.  He was a member of Glade Springs Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Wife, Opal Capps Miracle, Son, Michael Wayne “Cub” Miracle, Granddaughter, Cristina Miracle, Parents, James McDonald “Mack” and Gertrude Russell Miracle, and several Brothers and Sisters.

Survivors: Sons, Gary Miracle, and Danny...

Jul 14, 2018

Mr. Clinton Adams Riggs age 67 of Knoxville, formerly of LaFollette, passed away Saturay, July 14, 2018.  Preceded in death by Parents, Dr. James Riggs and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Adams Riggs.

Survivors:  Sisters, Sally Derr and husband John, and Nancy Abernathy and husband Taylor; One Niece; Two Nephews; Two Great Nieces; and Two Great Nephews. ...

Jul 13, 2018

Mrs. Betty R. Bolton age 83 of Andersonville, formerly of LaFollette, passed away Friday, July 13, 2018.  She was a member of Stanfield Church of God.  Preceded in death by Husband, Bill Bolton, Parents, Clyde E. McNeil and Lorena Greene McNeil, and Brother, Don McNeil.

Survivors:  Daughters, Donna Roach and husband Mark, and Patsy Lee...

Jul 10, 2018

Mr. Noble R.L. Sharp age 89 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Tennova LaFollette Health and Rehab.  He was born September 4, 1928.  Noble was a former employee of Spradlin Coal on 25-W and Barhart Crane Co.  Preceded in death by 2 former Wives, Mae Smith Sharp and Dorothy Hammel Sharp; Three Children, Harvey Sharp, Judy...

Jul 3, 2018

Tammy J. Nolan age 50 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018.  She attended Long Hollow Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Sister, Kimberly Knechtges.

Survivors:  Husband, J. B. Nolan; Daughter, Kristen Nolan; Granddaughter, Aubrey Anderson; Mother, Sandra Lambert; Father, Robert Knechtges; Brother, Teddy Lambert.  Several other relatives and friends.

Graveside Services...

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...