LaFollette Obituaries

May 2, 2017

Mrs. June Elmore Petree , age 85 of LaFollette, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017.  She was a member of High Knob Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Husband, Joe L. Petree on January 17, 2009, Parents, John and Myrtle Walden Elmore, and Sister, Azalee Baird.

Survivors:  Sons, Gary Petree and wife, Sandra, Joe Petree...

Apr 29, 2017

Mr. Emil Harwell Anderson age 77 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017.  He was a former Bakery Salesman and Police Officer.

Survivors: Wife, Mrs. Doris A. Whitsell Anderson; Special friends, Tony Kitts and Earl and Barbara Carroll.  Several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services Monday 1 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home...

Apr 23, 2017

Mr. Gary W. Clark age 68 of Speedwell passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017.  He was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Parents, Clyde and Ruby Ballard Clark, and Sister, Denise Clark.

Survivors:  Wife, Mrs. Dianne Clark; Sister-in-Law, Pat Petty; Brother-in-Law, Bob Miller; Aunt, Opal Lipscomb.  Several cousins other relatives and friends.

Apr 23, 2017

Mr. Floyd Smith age 82 of Jacksboro passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017.  He was of the Baptist and Church of God Faith.  Mr. Smith was retired from Everyday Manufacturing in Ohio.  Preceded in death by Daughter, Gwendolyn Smith, Parents, Captain Rice Smith and Verdie Russell Smith, several brothers and sisters.

Survivors: Wife, Mrs. Charlotte Smith; Son,...

Apr 19, 2017

Mr. Jay Huddleston age 57 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017.  He was a member and former Pastor of Walnut Grove United Baptist Church and former employee of LaFollette Utilities with 37 years of service.  He was preceded in death by Wife and Mother of his Children, Janey Huddleston, Children, Preston Huddleston and Neshey Huddleston,...

Apr 19, 2017

Mr. Joseph Bruce Green age 71 of LaFollette, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017.   He was a Veteran of U. S. Army.  Preceded in death by Parents, James Green and Louise Willoughby Green, Brothers, Gary Green and Harold Green, Sister, Debra Green.

Survivors:  Brother, Clyde Green and Sister, Linda Goins.  Several nieces, nephews, cousins, other...

Apr 10, 2017

Mrs. Oveda Heatherly , born December 24, 1933, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017.  Oveda was saved by God’s grace at a young age at Mount Paran Baptist Church and was a member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church.  She loved to sing in the church choir.  She was a dedicated volunteer at Tennova Residential Hospice in Knoxville,...

Apr 4, 2017

Mrs. Wanda Violet Oakes age 85 of Jacksboro passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017.  She was a member of Tannery Hollow Missionary Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by Husband, Charles E. Violet, Grandson, David M. Welch, and Parents Clarence Ray Baird and Selma Irene Simms Baird.

Survivors:  Daughters, Anita Welch and Patricia Coffey;...

Mar 29, 2017

Mrs. Betty Mildred Welden age 92 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017.  She was of the Holiness Faith.  She was preceded in death by her first Husband of 33 years and Father of the Children, Edward Columbus Welden, Parents, William Casper Campbell and Pearlie Jones Campbell, Brother, Pascal Campbell, John Banks Campbell, Donald Campbell, William...

Mar 28, 2017

Mr. Ronnie J. Dilbeck age 62 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017.  He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army.  Preceded in death by Parents, Willie and Audra England Dilbeck, Sisters, Shirley Isbell, Norma Walz, and Agnes Durham.

Survivors:  Wife, Mrs. Julie A. Dilbeck; Two Children, Neshea Croft and Ronnie J. Dilbeck and...

Mar 27, 2017

Mr. Raymond Reynolds age 74 of Pioneer, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017.   He was a Veteran of U. S. Army and was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Parents, Earnest and Sibyl Owens Reynolds and Brother, Ralph Reynolds.

Survivors:  Wife of 38 years, Mrs. Thelma Reynolds; Daughter, Sibyl Goins and husband, Derrick;...

Mar 26, 2017

Mrs. Irene Browning Madron age 79 of Dayton, OH formerly of LaFollette passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017.  She was a member of Glade Springs Baptist Church and formerly employed by Inland.  Preceded in death by Husband, Lawrence Madron, Parents, Joe and Elsie Lowe Browning, 3 Brothers, and 2 Nephews.

Survivors:  Daughter, Deborah Harris and...

Mar 26, 2017

Mr. Everette Leon “Ebbie” Kidwell age 85 of the Big Four Community LaFollette passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017, at Physicians Regional Medical Center.  Just a babe in Christ, Ebbie got saved at the age of 81.  He was a member of Stinking Creek Baptist Church.  Ebbie loved people, telling clean jokes, giving out candy, and talking. ...

Mar 24, 2017

Mrs. Anna O. Owens age 83 of LaFollette passed away Friday, March 24, 2017.  She was of the Church of God Faith.  Preceded in death by Husband, Elgie Owens, Parents, Richard Perkins and Rebecca Marlar Perkins, Sisters, Pernie Hendren, Juanita Bolton, Clara Comer, Ida Perkins, and Brothers, Fred Perkins and Oscar Perkins.

Survivors:  Sister, Shirley...

Mar 23, 2017

Mr. Douglas A. Garcia age 54 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017.   He was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Parents, Marco A. Garcia and Hazel Douglas Garcia and Sister, Lisa.

Survivors:  Brothers and Sisters, Marco Garcia, Tony Garcia, Linda Rookard, Anita White, Dina Voutour, Laurie Belinsky, and Terri Williamson; Special...

Mar 19, 2017

Mr. Lowell E. LeMarr age 75 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017.   He was a member of Glade Springs Baptist Church,

was retired from Ford Motor Company, and a member of Crete Masonic Lodge #763 F.&A.M. in Illinois.  Preceded in death by Parents, David and Bertha Robbins LeMarr, several Brothers and Sisters.

Mar 18, 2017

James Herman Wenger , 80, of Jacksboro, TN passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Tenova Health Care in LaFollette, TN.   He was a native of Richmond, VA, lived in Henderson County for many years, and had resided in Jacksboro, TN for the past 13 years, and was a former Print Supervisor.  Mr. Wenger was a son...

Mar 15, 2017

Miss Allison Elaine Parker age 43 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017.  She was a member of The Church of God of Prophecy, and a graduate of Campbell County Comprehensive High School.  Preceded in death by Grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Baird, and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Parker, several Aunts and Uncles.

Survivors:...

Mar 10, 2017

Mrs. Leola Critchett age 76 of LaFollette passed away Friday, March 10, 2017.  She was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Parents, Letcher Lawson and Thelma Grace Hatmaker Lawson, Brother, Luther (L.C.) Lawson.

Survivors:  Husband, Fred B. Critchett; Children, Reggie Critchett and wife Jean, Tonya Nix and husband Tony, Kenny Critchett, and Robyn...

Mar 5, 2017

Mr. Wilbur Wise age 80 of Jacksboro passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017.  He was a Veteran of the U. S. National Guard, was of the Baptist Faith, and retired from Ford Motor Company.  Preceded in death by Son, Randall K. Wise, Parents, George Wise and Bessie Neal Wise, several brothers and sisters.

Survivors: Wife,...