LaFollette Obituaries

Oct 16, 2017

Mr. James Walter Paul , age 74, of Queen, PA, passed away Monday, October 16, 2017 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA.  He was born January 3, 1943 in LaFollette, TN, son of the late George Emory Paul and Myrtle Marie (Marcum) Paul and Sister, Nannie Lee Fisher. He married Dianne Lynn Schwartzback January 5, 1969...

Oct 15, 2017

Mrs. Alma L. Acuff age 77 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017.  She was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Husbands, Allen Ralph Herbein and Kenneth Lee Acuff, Parents, Howard Salyer and Evelyn C. Eads Sayler, and 2 Brothers.

Survivors:  Son, Richard Herbein and Tammy Walden; Grandson, Christopher Miedema; and 1...

Oct 13, 2017

Mr. Robert L. Thompson age 83 of LaFollette passed away Friday, October 13, 2017.  He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, Member of Jacksboro Masonic Lodge #322 F.&A.M., a Shriner, and was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Parents, Henry and Bertha Wells Thompson; Sisters, Aileen Busby, Christine Robbins, Henrietta Beaty, and Nannie Jo...

Oct 12, 2017

Mr. Wilburn Alonzo “Joe” Allen age 88 of Jacksboro passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017.  He was a highly decorated U. S. Army Veteran of The Korean War, Retired from Ford Motor Company after 39 years, and a Member of The VFW.  Preceded in death by Wife of 68 years, Bonnie M. Allen; Parents, Lee P. and...

Oct 12, 2017

Mrs. Wanda Stewart age 78 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017.  She was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Husband, Jess Stewart, Daughter, Jenny Stewart, Grandson, Matthew Hatfield, Parents, Hugh and Nannie Bolton Ridenour, Brothers, Earl Ridenour and Junior Ridenour.

Survivors:  Daughter, Ann Bunch and husband Scott; Sons, Rick Stewart and...

Oct 9, 2017

Robert “Calvin’ Morton

July 1, 1942 – October 9, 2017

Calvin Morton went home to be with his Heavenly Father on October 9, 2017 at the age of 75 years, 3 months, 8 days after a year + long battle with MDS. Myelodysplastic Syndrome (a type of cancer).

Calvin was born on July...

Oct 9, 2017

Mr. William L. “Billy” Smith, Jr . age 52 of LaFollette passed away Monday, October 9, 2017.  Preceded in death by Parents, William L. Smith, Sr. and Melody Sue White Smith.

Survivors: Sister, Wendi Niece; Brother, Lawrence Edward “Britt” Smith and wife Shelley; Special Nephew, Will Skinner; Special Niece, Kristi Diffin; Aunts, Florence Blackwell and...

Oct 9, 2017

Robert “Neil” Hutson age 43 of LaFollette passed away Monday, October 9, 2017.  Preceded in death by Father, Robert Bill Hutson.

Survivors: Wife, Leslie Hutson; Two Children, Cecil Neil Hutson and Connor Hutson; Mother, Ricky Hutson; Several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, other relatives and friends.

Graveside Services and Interment will be held Monday, October 16, 2017...

Oct 4, 2017

Mrs. Elizabeth Bolton age 86 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017.  She was a member of LaFollette First Baptist Church and Cumberland Mountain Chapter 137 Order of Eastern Star.  She was a beautician and barber with her late Husband, Ray G. Bolton at Bolton’s Barber Shop.  Preceded in death by Husband, Ray G. Bolton, Parents,...

Oct 1, 2017

Mr. Tommy D. Cupp age 86 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017.  He was of the Church of God faith and attended LaFollette Church of God.  Preceded in death by Sons, Garry Cupp and Larry Cupp; Parents, William P. and Elizabeth Kidd Cupp; Brother, Cecil Cupp; Sisters, Donna Cupp, Mary Jane Cupp, Connie Cupp, and...

Sep 30, 2017

Shauntina Nicole Smith , age 30 of Caryville passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017.

Survivors:  Children, Cody Dewayne Smith, Treavor Smith, and Shauntae Nicole Jordan; Mother, Bonnie Jo Sparks; Father; John H. McBee, Jr; Step Fathers, William Pete Suttles and Kenneth Lee Sparks; Brothers, William Cody Suttles and Travis Dewayne Suttles; Step Sisters, Megan Sparks,...

Sep 27, 2017

Mrs. Darlene Kitts Ayers age 66 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017.  She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and had been in the medical profession for over 40 years.  She was a member of Rock Creek Community Church of God.  Preceded in death by Parents, Delmos and Ethel Owens Kitts; Brother, Ernest Lavon Kitts; and...

Sep 25, 2017

Mr. John Michael “Mike” Hill age 66 of LaFollette passed away Monday, September 25, 2017.  He was retired from LaFollette Utilities after over 30 years of service, was a member of LaFollette First Baptist Church, and former member of West LaFollette Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by parents, John and Mabel Smith Hill.

Survivors:  Wife, Mrs. Linda...

Sep 21, 2017

Ms. Elizabeth “Ann” Willoughby age 70 of Knoxville, formerly of LaFollette, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017.  She was a member of First Baptist Church of Powell, former member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, Earnest and Elizabeth McNabb Willoughby, Brother, Sammy G. Willoughby.

Survivors:  Brothers, Tony Willoughby and wife Diane...

Sep 14, 2017

Ms. Bridgett Nicole Carroll age 28 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017.  She was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Sister, Lanessa Hopper, Grandparents, Roosevelt and Margaret Carroll and Earl Ridenour.

Survivors:  Children, Alexis, Elijah, Lucas, and Jaxon; Father, Larry Carroll; Mother, Brenda Ausmus and husband Gene; Grandmother, Loritta Ridenour; Sisters,...

Sep 12, 2017

Mrs. Blanche Myers Brantley age 103 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017.  She was a Christian.  Preceded in death by Husband, Harley Brantley in 1998; Parents, Monroe and Annie Belle Wright Myers; Sisters, Stacy Yoakum, Cloeva Proffitt, Jessie Prater, and Evelyn McCullah; Brothers, Henry, Arlie, John, Edd, and Charlie Myers.

Survivors:

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Sep 3, 2017

Mrs. Naomi Cordell King age 92 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017.  She was a member of East LaFollette Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Husband, Dewey E. King in 1970; Sons, Harold Wayne King, Ralph Edward King, Infant Paul King, and another Infant son; Parents, John Edward Cordell and Leona Nelson Cordell; Sisters, Lucille...

Sep 2, 2017

Mrs. JoAnn J. Pittman , age 49 of Speedwell passed away Friday, September 2, 2017.  Preceded in death by Father, Manville Ray Wilson.

Survivors:  Husband, James M. Pittman; Children, Bryant Manville Knickerbocker and wife Breanne, Jarrott Lynn Knickerbocker, and Shelby Lynn Pittman; Mother, Jean Ann; Brother, Brian Lee Wilson; Special Friend, Richard Bailey.  Several other...

Sep 2, 2017

Mr. James Carl Elrod age 61 of Jacksboro passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017.  He was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Parents, James Thomas Elrod and Naomi McCoy Elrod; Brother, Rodney Elrod; and Brother-in-Law, Wayne Pettijohn.

Survivors:  Sisters, Kathy Viator and husband Don and Etta Pettijohn; Brother, Charles Baker and wife Carol. ...

Aug 27, 2017

Mrs. Willie Jean Hickey age 83 of Caryville passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017.  She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, James A. and Lena Heatherly Broyles; Brothers, Joe Broyles and Bobby Joe Broyles; Sisters, Lois Howard and Lillian Risner.

Survivors: Husband, Mr. R. Donald Hickey; Children, Donna Kay...