LaFollette Obituaries

Mar 17, 2018

Mrs. Dana Lynn Brown Wilson age 56 of Jacksboro passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018.  She was a member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, William R. “Bill” Brown and Wilma Ann Miller Brown.

Survivors:  Husband, Michael E. Wilson; Daughter, Nicole Wilson and Fiance’ D. J. Dorsey; Brothers, Steven Ray Brown and wife,...

Mar 14, 2018

Mr. Alan Earl Clear age 71 of LaFollette and Knoxville passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018.  He was Director of Research for the East Tennessee Economic Development, a member of Coolidge First Baptist Church, a veteran of the U.S. Army, and a former employee of the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce.  Preceded in death by Father, Earl Clear and...

Mar 10, 2018

Mr. Paul Branam age 73 of Jacksboro passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018 .   Paul along with his parents attended Walnut Grove Baptist Church.  Paul was preceded in death by his Parents, Tilmon and Eudena Branam.

Survivors:  Twin Sister, Pauline Hendren and husband John, and Sister, Alice Faye Walden and husband R.L.   Several nieces, nephews,...

Mar 10, 2018

Mr. Michael “Mike” Larmer age 73 passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018 at home in his sleep in LaFollette, TN.  He was born January 25, 1946 to Mildred and Henry Larmer in Lebanon, IN, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his Grandparents, Previous Wife Shirley Larmer, and Daughter Kimberly Sue. On Feb. 14, 2005...

Mar 5, 2018

Mr. Gary Edwin (Ed) (Schoolboy) Estes , age 69 of Knoxville passed away Monday, March 5, 2018 at Summit View – Farragut.  He was born in Hammond, IN in 1949.  He professed faith in Jesus Christ at a young age at Valley Grove Baptist Church and is a former member of Grace Baptist Church.  He was a...

Mar 4, 2018

Mrs. Lillian Brock Henley age 95 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018.  She was preceded in death by Son, Billy Wayne Henley, Daughter, Brenda F. Heck, Parents, Shelby and Ethel Brock of Barbourville, KY, Sisters, Juanita Helton, Martha Davis, Nora Pastorik, Kathryn McCreary, and Virginia Hubbard, and Brother, Elmer Brock.

Survivors:  Sons, Bobby...

Feb 20, 2018

Mr. Lonnie E. Lawson age 76 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018.  He was a Retired U. S. Army Veteran with 17 ½ years of Service, and attended West LaFollette Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, Sampson L. Lawson and Katherine Stanfield Lawson, several Brothers and Sisters, and Son-in-law, Brad Crutchfield.

Survivors:...

Feb 7, 2018

Mrs. Ethel Walker age 81 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018.  She was of the Baptist Faith and was a sports fan, but her greatest joy was her Great-Grandchildren.  Preceded in death by Parents, Jessie and Harriet Leach Russell, Brothers, William L. Russell, Audrey Russell, and Walt Russell, Sisters, Edith Bolinger and Ada Foust, Son-in-Law, Darrell Sharp....

Feb 5, 2018

Goldie Hendrickson Ray, 95, of Pineville, KY passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018 at the Pineville Community Hospital. She was born in Fourmile, Kentucky on August 18, 1922, a daughter of the late George Hendrickson and Sarah Hendrickson Reeder. Goldie, along with her husband, Ed, were the former owners of Knights Florist in LaFollette, and owned a boat...

Feb 5, 2018

Mr. Richard H. “Dick” Bowman age 83 of LaFollette passed away Monday, February 5, 2018.  He was a member of LaFollette First Baptist Church, a U.S. Navy Veteran, an accomplished vocalist, past member of the Church Choir at LaFollette First Presbyterian Church and Fincastle United Methodist Church, and a former member of Chancel Choir of Grace Presbyterian...

Jan 25, 2018

Mrs. Mamie Louise Garnett age 95 of Lake Wylie, SC went to be with the Lord Thursday, January 25, 2018.  She was born August 25, 1922, in Knoxville, TN, and was the daughter of the late Bruce Lee Luttrell and Clara Beatrice Carmen Luttrell.  Mrs. Garnett was a former 35 year member of Cokesbury United Methodist Church...

Jan 25, 2018

Mr. Ronald Monroe “Ronnie” Myers age 68 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018.  Ronnie was saved at an early age and was of the Baptist Faith.  Ronnie was a Merchant Marine, worked for Kay’s Ice Cream, the State of Tennessee, a former employee of Woodson Shell, and worked for Walters Funeral Home for several years.  Preceded in...

Jan 20, 2018

Ruth E. Goins Scalf , 67, of Galveston, IN formerly of LaFollette, passed away peacefully in her sleep early Saturday morning, January 20, 2018, at Waterford Place Health Campus in Kokomo.  She was born October 25, 1950, in LaFollette, Tennessee to Onie and Elsie (Paul) Goins.   She was a graduate of LaFollette High School and a former...

Jan 19, 2018

Mrs. Vickie G. Chapman age 52 of Jacksboro, passed away Friday, January 19, 2018.  She attended High Street Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, Joe and Geraldine Moore, and Sister, Juanita Moore.

Survivors:  Husband, Ricky L. Chapman; Son, Michael Smith; Grandson, Jordan Smith; Brothers, C. J. Moore and Dale Moore; Sisters, Michelle Moore, Tonya...

Jan 19, 2018

Mrs. Frances Teague age 88 of LaFollette passed away Friday, January 19, 2018.  She was a member of Fincastle United Methodist Church, a graduate of Hiwassee College, past member of the Home Demonstration Club, and United Methodist Women.  Preceded in death by Husband, A. C. Teague, Jr., Parents, Phillips and Sybil King Foote, Stepmother, Rose Summers, Twin...

Jan 18, 2018

Mr. Michael Wayne “Cub” Miracle age 59 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018.  He was a member of Glade Springs Baptist Church and a U.S. Veteran.  Preceded in death by Daughter, Cristina Miracle and Mother, Opal Capps Miracle.

Survivors:  Mother of Childen, Mary; Daughters, Mikayla Miracle, Melissa Smith, and Myranda Harsh; Father, Oscar...

Jan 16, 2018

Mrs. Leva T. Clotfelter age 83 of Jacksboro passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018.  Preceded in death her Husband, Verlon Clotfelter, Parents, Carson and Lily McGowan Moran, Sister, Linda Davis, Brothers, Woody, George, and Lindsey, and Son-in-Law, Pat Watson.

Survivors:  Daughter, Sandra Watson; Son, James Clotfelter and wife Sandra; Grandchildren, Stephanie Oakes and husband Brian,...

Jan 14, 2018

Mrs. Magalena (Maggie) Prater Sharp age 92 went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 14, 2018.  She was a member of LaFollette First Baptist Church.  Maggie worked at the LaFollette Press for over 25 years for Guy Easterly.  She loved working in her garden and taking care of her flowers.  Preceded in death her Parents, Joseph...

Jan 8, 2018

Mr. Earl Billy Wells age 90 of LaFollette passed away Monday, January 8, 2018.  He was a member of Habersham Missionary Baptist Church.  A Veteran of the U. S. Air Force, and retired from General Motors.  Preceded in death by Wife, Louise Bolton Wells, two Infant Children, Parents, Solomam and Talitha Lunsford Wells, Brothers and Sisters, Goldie...

Jan 8, 2018

Mr. James Earnest Smith age 89 of LaFollette passed away Monday, January 8, 2018.  He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, retired from General Motors, and was a WWII Veteran of the U.S. Army.  Preceded in death by Parents, William G. Smith and Cora Ann Van Bebber Smith, Sisters and...