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Local obituaries for the Lafollette, Tennessee area
Kathy Siler Robertson
Feb 10, 2025
Kathy Siler Robertson, age 71 of LaFollette passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025. Kathy was formerly employed with Lakeshore Mental Health Institute, and for many years was a training coordinator with Cracker Barrel. Kathy dearly loved her dogs and enjoyed riding motorcycles. She is preceded in death by parents, Layton and Margie (Heatherly) Siler.
She is survived by her long-time...
Robert E. Taylor
Feb 4, 2025
Mr. Robert E. Taylor (72) of Caryville, passed away Tuesday February 04, 2025 at his home. Robert was a plumber by trade and loved spending his time with his family. Robert loved all things fishing and hunting. Robert was preceded in death by his loving wife, Debbie Taylor and Son, Ralph Miller. Also preceded in death by his Father, Elton...
Janet "Jan" Gregory
Feb 4, 2025
Mrs. Janet “Jan” Gregory, age 70 of LaFollette passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. She attended Walnut Grove Baptist Church, dearly loved her family, and was very encouraging to everyone. Jan enjoyed reading, crocheting, and tending to plants. She is preceded in death by Frank Everett, I, and Derek Gregory, Great-Grandson, Hunter Logan, Parents, William “Bill” and Lorraine Freling...
Elsie Mae Phillips
Feb 3, 2025
Mrs. Elsie Mae Phillips, age 60 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 3, 2025. She is preceded in death by Parents, James Carroll, Sr. and Barbara Carroll, Sister, Bobbie Ann Brown, Brother, James Carroll, Jr, and Step-Brother, Daniel Wallace.
She is survived by her husband, Stanley Phillips; son, Scotty Lee Carroll and fiancé Brandi Byrge;...
Robert E. "Bob" Chadwell
Jan 30, 2025
Mr. Robert Eslick “Bob” Chadwell, age 67 of LaFollette passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Bob enjoyed riding and working on motorcycles and truly cherished the time he spent with his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by parents, L.D. and Ellen Chadwell Clouse, brother, Michael A. Chadwell, and sister, Janice Bailey.
He is survived by daughters, Leona Cochran of...
David I. "Cobb" Byrge
Jan 25, 2025
Mr. David I. “Cobb” Byrge, age 70 of Jacksboro passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Mr. Byrge was a US Army Veteran and was formerly employed with Precise Corporation in Caryville, and for a time, worked as a Coal Miner. He enjoyed fishing, exploring in the mountains, and was an accomplished guitar player. Preceded in death by wife, Brenda...
Jonah Collins
Jan 24, 2025
Mr. Jonah “Fuzz” Collins, age 77 of Duff, TN passed away Friday, January 24, 2025. He was a member of Fincastle Church of God. Fuzz loved fishing and swapping vehicles. He is preceded in death by Parents, Grover ad Mary Ratliff Collins, Brothers, Ben and Gary Collins, and Sister, Shirley Marlow.
He is survived by his Son, Matthew Woods and one...
Carol Lester
Jan 19, 2025
Mrs. Carol Lester, age 80 of Knoxville passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, as well as, an active member of Black Oak Ridge Baptist Church and had a true passion for making a difference in the lives of children across the world through her years long ministry of Operation Christmas Child campaign...
Joyce Faye (Lawson) Carr
Jan 14, 2025
Mrs. Joyce Faye (Lawson) Carr, age 86 of Knoxville, formerly of LaFollette passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. She was a devoted member of Ball Camp Baptist Church, loved gardening, and was formerly employed with Peoples National Bank for 10 years while living in LaFollette. She is preceded in death by parents, Jesse and Nannie Lawson, and brother, Ralph...
Judy Lynn "Longmire" Caddell
Jan 13, 2025
Mrs. Judy Caddell, 78, of LaFollette, TN passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025.
Judy was born and raised in LaFollette. She was a long-time member of Glade Springs Baptist Church where she blessed many people with her song ministry that God laid upon her heart. She was told all the time up to this day what a blessing her singing...
Ronnie Bolton
Jan 11, 2025
Mr. Elbert Ronald Bolton, Jr, age 78, of Stinking Creek passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 peacefully, at his home. Ronnie was a man who lived life as he hunted – with determination, patience, and a love for the outdoors that could not be matched. He has embarked on his final adventure, where we trust that the game is...
Lou Anna Carmany
Jan 7, 2025
Mrs. Lou Anna (Baird) Carmany, age 81 of Knoxville, formerly of LaFollette passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. She was an avid Tennessee Vols fan, enjoyed working crossword puzzles, and deeply loved her grandchildren. Mrs. Carmany is preceded in death by parents, Leonard Andrew and Linda (Ayers) Baird, sisters, Gerri Miller, Henrietta Bolton, and Hazel Bruce, and brothers, Junior...
Charles David Sewell
Jan 4, 2025
Mr. Charles David Sewell, age 82 of LaFollette, formerly of Atlanta, GA passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at his home.
David was born and raised in Atlanta, GA and was a 1960 Graduate of Roosevelt High School, where he excelled in Football, Baseball, and Basketball. Because of his athletic ability, he was recruited by several SEC Colleges as a...
Stephanie Elaine Douglas Lay
Dec 30, 2024
Stephanie Elaine Douglas Lay, age 46 passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024 at Greeneville Memorial Hospital in Greeneville, SC. Stephanie was a devoted Wife, Mother, and Grandmother and was very proud of her children. She was of the Baptist Faith. Stephanie was a huge Tennessee Volunteer fan, and although living in South Carolina for the last several years, continued...
Patrick William Smith
Dec 29, 2024
Mr. Patrick William Smith, age 66 of LaFollette passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024.
Patrick was a 1976 graduate of Campbell County High School. He was committed to higher education and earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Tennessee (Knoxville), and Masters from the University of Texas (Austin), both in Business Marketing. From there, he began his career...
Rosa Lee "Rose" Draker
Dec 19, 2024
Mrs. Rosa Lee “Rose” Draker, age 78 of LaFollette passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024. She attended Woodson Baptist Church. Rose loved all types of animals, and was employed as a dog groomer with LaFollette Veterinary Services for many years. She also enjoyed taking care of her home and working in her garden. Preceded in death by husband, Bob...
Martin Allen Grant McMeans
Dec 15, 2024
Mr. Martin Allen Grant McMeans, age 43 of Sylacauga, AL passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Martin wasn’t afraid of hard work where he was an accomplished Carpenter and Landscaper. He enjoyed capturing every moment through photography, and never stopped learning about history and animals through tv documentaries, and exploring in nature. His family was the light of his...
Martin Sanford Jones
Dec 14, 2024
Mr. Martin Sanford Jones, age 77 of LaFollette peacefully slipped into the arms of his savior on Saturday, December 14, 2024 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on February 13, 1947 to John Paul and Lillie Vireda (Bailey) Jones. He was of the holiness faith and attended Ivy Dell Church. A loving and devoted husband, dad and...
Jerry Pierce
Dec 13, 2024
Mr. Jerry Pierce, age 84 of LaFollette, TN passed away Friday, December 13, 2024. He was of the Methodist Faith and a proud US Army Veteran. Jerry enjoyed gardening, working with flowers, and fishing. He is preceded in death by parents, Edd and Pearl (Henegar) Pierce, brother, Don Pierce, sister, Nina Pierce, and his little dog, Buddy.
He is survived by...
Georgia L. Baird Cochran
Dec 11, 2024
Mrs. Georgia L. Baird Cochran, age 85 of Jacksboro passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024. She was a member of Mt. Paran Baptist Church. Mrs. Georgia certainly knew how to laugh, and her hobbies included shopping, bird watching, and reading. She is preceded in death by Husband, Walter McKinley Baird, Sr., Parents, George Lewis and Ruth Jeanette (Russell) Canady, and...
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