LaFollette Obituaries

Oct 29, 2016

Mrs. Virginia H. Weaver , age 94 of Duff, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016.  She was a member of Duff Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Husband, Judd Weaver, Children, Betty Lou Weaver, Lewis Weaver, Frank Weaver, and Robert Weaver, her Parents, Gayle E. and Cordelia Ingle Childs,  Sisters, Nelvina Farrar, Hildred Walton, and Barbara Foley,...

Oct 24, 2016

Mr. Bill Spangler , age 80 of LaFollette passed away Monday, October 24, 2016.  He loved God, his Church, and farming, sometimes in that order.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Othel and Jessie Carroll Spangler and Nephew, Chuck Fuller.

Survivors:  Sister and Brother-in-Law, Sandra and Harry Fuller, Aunt Ruth Bailey.  Several cousins...

Oct 23, 2016

Mrs. Shirley Ann Wilson Muse , age 64 passed away peacefully at home on October 23, 2016.  She was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Mother and Father, Mary and Elihu Wilson, Brothers, James Wilson, Kenneth Wilson, Luther Wilson, and Dillman Wilson, Sisters, Maureen Mosier and Katey Thompson, Son-in-Law, Kenneth Meadows.

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Oct 22, 2016

Mr. Gary L. Laxton , age 81 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016.  Preceded in death by parents, Lemuel and Dana Mae Richards Laxton; Sister, Sue Laxton Coker.

Survivors:  Wife, Mrs. Martha Ann Laxton; Son, Scott Laxton and wife, Tina; Daughters, Lee Ann Sharp and husband, Keith and Amy Rutherford; Seven Grandchildren, Sarah...

Oct 17, 2016

Mr. Ernest Lee “Butch” Maxwell , age 49 of LaFollette passed away Monday, October 17, 2016.  A Veteran of the U.S. Navy and a Member of American Legion Post #58.  Preceded in death by Step-Daughter, Chastity Evans.

Survivors:  Wife, Lisa Faye Christian; Children, Brian McCarty, B. J. Maxwell, Alecia Gibson, Austin Gibson, and Kelsey Gibson;...

Oct 17, 2016

Mrs. Geraldine G. Shaw age 81 of LaFollette passed away Monday, October 17, 2016.  She was a member of West LaFollette Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Husband, Sherman Eugene “Gene” Shaw, Grandson, Bryan Scarborough, Parents, Fred and Julia Walden Gibson, Brothers, Charles and Virgil Gibson, Four Sisters, Lucille Ridenour, Irene Baird, Imogene Hollifield, and Magdalene Shelton....

Oct 17, 2016

Mrs. Rose Lee Wilma Kathleen Harrison , age 82 of Caryville passed away Monday, October 17, 2016.  She was a former member of Coolidge First Baptist Church and currently a member of Caryville First Baptist Church.  A former member of Cumberland Mountain Chapter 137, Order of Eastern Star, former Ridgewood Restaurant owner, and former employee of Imperial...

Oct 16, 2016

Mr. Earl Kenneth (Cotton) Wilson , age 83 of LaFollette, TN. went home to be with the Lord on October 16, 2016.  He was a member of Glade Spring Baptist Church. He was retired from Austin Powder Company, Earl was Master Mason of Campbell County Lodge #778 and a 32nd Scottish Rite of Knoxville bodies. He was...

Oct 15, 2016

Kristian Jayne Leach , age 21 born April 21, 1995, of Jacksboro, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016.   She loved Disney World, The Little Mermaid, and the beach.  She had a kind heart and would help anyone in need.  Preceded in death by Grandmother, Patricia M. Sexton and cousin, Brett Austin Sexton.

Survivors:  Parents, Greg...

Oct 15, 2016

Mrs. Gloria Jean Seiber , age 67 of Oak Ridge, formerly of LaFollette passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016.   Preceded in death by Parents, Robert Eugene Carey and Mary Schloss Carey.

Survivors:  Husband, Clyde Seiber; Daughters, Bonnie Lynn Rodriguez and husband, Greg and Deena McClelland; Son, Clyde Seiber, Jr.; Six Grandchildren, Suede, Jamien, Daezhanae, Kaylonnah,...

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...