LaFollette Obituaries

Oct 14, 2016

Mrs. Juanita Goins Estes , 93, passed away from complications of a stroke on Friday, October 14, 2016.  Born in LaFollette, TN, in 1923, she was the third of nine children born to Kelly and Mary Pearl Goins.  She reared her children in the church and was a former member of Wallace Memorial Baptist in Knoxville and...

Oct 7, 2016

Mrs. Barbara Sue Wells Bingham , age 63 of LaFollette passed away Friday, October 7, 2016.   She was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Husband, Roger Dale Bingham, Parents, Milas and Vina Pennington Wells, Brothers, Robert Wells and Kenneth Wells.

Survivors:  Children, Melissa Raynor and husband, Calvin, Crystal Kimbell, and Sherry Bingham; Seven...

Oct 5, 2016

Mrs. Debby A. Bolton age 57 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016.  She was a member of Glade Springs Baptist Church and attended the Fundamental Missionary Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, Audie and Loretta Wilson Phillips.

Survivors:  Husband, Steve Bolton; Daughter, Alesha Bolton; Sisters, Wanda Pierce, Vicki Swopshire, Patty Phillips, and...

Sep 30, 2016

Mrs. Oneida R. Gossage age 92 of LaFollette passed away Friday, September 30, 2016.  She was a member of Fordtown Baptist Church and formerly attended Forks Grove Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Husband, Joseph W. Gossage, Beloved Grandson, Matt Henegar, Parents, Albert and Helen Summers Ridenour, Sister, Jeanette Prater, Brothers, Bob Ridenour, Charles Ridenour, Dexter Ridenour,...

Sep 29, 2016

Mrs. Dorothy Maxine Slover (Matriarch of the Slover Family), age 83 of Speedwell passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016.   Preceded in death by Daughter, Eva Scharlene and Mother, Marjorie Cupp.

Survivors:  Husband, William J. Slover; Children, William M. Slover, Joe Ann Ritchie, Earnest Eugene Slover and wife, Elaine, James Franklin Slover and wife, Judy Ann,...

Sep 27, 2016

Mr. Kenneth Ray Wilder , age 65 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016.  He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, Raymond and Pearl Partin Wilder, Brother, Chester Wilder and Sister, Marie Wilder.

Survivors:  Children, Mary Farley, Kenneth Wayne Wilder and wife, Nikki , Jonathan Wilder, Misty Wilder,...

Sep 27, 2016

Mrs. Luola Mullens , age 96 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016.   She was a member of Fincastle United Methodist Church.  Preceded in death by Husband, Roy H. Mullens, Daughter, Mary Beth, Parents, Calvin Parrott and Mary Ann Wilson Parrott, Sisters, Anna Wilson, Sue Silcox, Hettie Paul, and Mary Jane Smith, Brother, Robert C. Parrott,...

Sep 26, 2016

Mrs. Katherine “Ann” Higginbotham age 69 of LaFollette passed away Monday, September 26, 2016.  She was a retired Educator with over 40 years of service both in Campbell County, TN and Middlesboro City Schools in KY.  She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, NEA and various Education Societies.  A member of LaFollette First Baptist Church, and...

Sep 23, 2016

Mr. Delano W. Parrott age 80 of LaFollette passed away Friday, September 23, 2016.  He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and was a former Grocery Merchant, Auto Parts and Auto Towing Business Owner.  Preceded in death by parents, A. E. (Ernie) Parrott and Marie Gaylor Parrott.

Survivors: Wife, Nancy Parrott and Daughter, Beverly...

Sep 14, 2016

Mr. James Andrew “Andy” Hill, age 56 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016, ending a long and courageous battle with cancer.  Andy was a graduate of LMU and was a past member of the LMU Golf Team.  Andy was a Championship Golfer, the game that was truly his passion.  He was a beloved father, and a loyal...

Sep 14, 2016

Patricia A. Seiber age 64 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016.  She was of the Church of God Faith.  Preceded in death by Husband, Austin Seiber, Parents, Clarence C. Pierce and Lela Love Pierce, Brother, Kenneth Leon Pierce.

Survivors:  Children, Tina Tidwell, Christie Tidwell and fiancé, Bud Carroll, and Tyler Seiber; Special Grandchild, Tim Bo;...

Sep 12, 2016

Mr. Charles Michael “Mike” Ridenour born November 22, 1954, of LaFollette passed away September 12, 2016, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.  He was a retired Educator in the Campbell County School System and had served as an Educator for over 21 years, and was a tool maker for 19 years.  He was a member of...

Sep 9, 2016

Kenneth Dewayne “Kenny” Jordan age 33 of LaFollette passed away Friday, September 9, 2016.  He was an employee of Highland Steel Corporation, and was of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors:  Children: Haley Jordan, Austin Jordan, and Shanteau “Shay” Jordan; Father, Charles Ken Jordan; Mother and very special Stepfather, Wendy and Paul Bailey; Sisters, Ginger Kitts and...

Sep 5, 2016

Mrs. Frances B. Jones age 70 of LaFollette passed away Monday, September 5, 2016.  She was a member of the LaFollette Baptist Temple.  Preceded in death by Sons, Ronald Jones, and Harry Peck Lewis, Daughter, Lanelle Lewis, Parents, Fred and Nell Anderson Hampton, Brother, Jimmy Hampton, Sisters, Sandra Scott and Ella Fontana.

Survivors:  Sons, Kenneth...

Sep 3, 2016

Mrs. Betty Jane Carroll Wilson age 79 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016.  She was a member of Grantsboro Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, Barney Carroll and Rosie Riggs Carroll, Sisters, Mary Gibson, Carrie “Pug” McFarland, Jean Gillum, Susie Mefford, and Lucille “Blue” Hunley, Brothers, Everett Carroll and Barney Carroll, Jr.

Survivors:  Sons,...

Aug 31, 2016

MOSES, Rev. J.C., age 91 of Gratis, OH. passed away in Hospice care on Wed. Aug. 31, 2016.  He was born in Harlan County, KY on April 8, 1925 to William and Angline (Bray) Moses.  He was a WWII Army veteran.  J. C. had worked for Harrison Radiator/Frigidaire for 29 years.  He had a Doctorate Degree in Ministry and...

Aug 30, 2016

Ms. Yvonne Cross age 79 of Caryville passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016.  She was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Parents, Finley Cross and Nancy McGhee Cross, Sister, Reba North.

Survivors:  Brother, Chester Cross; Sisters, Margaret Hughes and husband, Jerry, Pauline Ward, Jewel Tackett and husband, Norman, Linda Bean, and Lela Smiddy....

Aug 27, 2016

Mrs. Erma L. Hill age 65 of Jacksboro passed away Saturday, August 27, 2016.  She was a member of Jacksboro United Methodist Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, Harry and Reba Ewing Reeves.

Survivors: Husband, Rev. William L. Hill; Sons, Christopher Scott Hill and Wife, Lakean, and Skyler Wesley Hill and Wife, Rebecca, and soon to be...

Aug 17, 2016

Mrs. Angela Dawn Smith age 44 of Scott County passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016.  She was a Christian.

Survivors: Husband, Daniel Smith; Children, Josh Humphrey and wife, Shelby, Jesse Davis, Hunter Davis, Cheslee Smith, Trevor Smith and Andraya Smith; Three Grandchildren; Parents, William Givens, III and Marion Smith Pruitt; Sisters, Cindy Porter and husband,...

Aug 9, 2016

Mrs. Judith Ann Summers age 75 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016.  She was a member of Fordtown Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, Richard D. and Gladys Fowler, Four Brothers, and One Sister.

Survivors: Husband, Bobby G. Summers; Sister, Dorothy Fowler; Brother, David Bruce Fowler and Wife, Vickey; Several Nieces, Nephews,...