LaFollette Obituaries

May 17, 2016

Mr. John V. Baird age 91 of Elk Valley passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016.  Preceded in death by wife, Mildred L. Baird, R.N.  He was a member of Jellico Masonic Lodge #527 and Midway Baptist Church.

Survivors:  Daughter, Barbara Baird of Hyden, KY; Son, John Michael Baird and wife, Esther of Shelby Township, MI; two Grandchildren,...

Apr 23, 2016

Mr. Jacob Boyce Silcox age 74 of Jacksboro passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016.  He was born December 16, 1941.  He was retired from LaFollette Utilities after 28 years of service.  He enjoyed friends, family, four-wheeling, and being outdoors.  He was a loving husband, father, step-father, grandfather, and great grandfather and will be sadly missed.  He was...

Apr 19, 2016

Annette L. Kincaid age 100 of LaFollette born January 16, 1916, died April 19, 2016.  She was a lifelong member of LaFollette United Methodist Church.  Preceded in death by Husband, John Boyd Kincaid, Son, William R. Kincaid, Grandson, Boyd Kincaid, Parents, R.D. and Martha Lynch, Daughter-in-law, Sandy Kincaid.

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Apr 11, 2016

Mrs. Shirley Ann Love age 70 of LaFollette passed away Monday, April 11, 2016.  She was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Husband, Van Love on March 5, 2015, her Parents, two Brothers, James Pennington and Bill Pennington.

Survivors:  Three Children, Stoney Love and wife, Ann, Lisa Love and Susie Love; Eight Grandchildren, Two Great-grandchildren;...

Apr 10, 2016

Mary Ruth Baird Edwards , age 76, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016. She was a member of Carr's Chapel Baptist Church in Speedwell, Tennessee and attended Grace Baptist Church in Knoxville. She was a successful business woman, working alongside her husband in both insurance and real estate. She also worked in the University of...

Apr 8, 2016

Mrs. Aleene Lloyd , age 89 years of LaFollette went home to be with her beloved Savior and family April 8, 2016.  Aleene was a devoted member of Ford Town Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Husband, Harold Lloyd, two Infant Children, Roy and Linda Kay, Father and Mother, Emit and Venie Miller, Brothers, Emery, Arlie, and...

Apr 7, 2016

Mrs. Virginia Ruth Nelson age 75 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016.  She was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Husband, Charles Nelson, Son Charles Nelson, Parents, Cedric Sexton McDonald Jones and Mary Lee Hackler Jones, Several Brothers and Sisters.

Survivors:  Daughters, Tina Nelson and Denise Smith; Nine Grandchildren, Seven Great...

Apr 1, 2016

Mrs. Vonette Russell age 93 of LaFollette passed away Friday, April 1, 2016.  She was a member of Indiana Avenue Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Husband, Rev. Elmer Russell; Parents, Hugh Edgar Bolinger and Mossie Melinda Wilson Bolinger; Sister, Doris Bolinger Baird; Brothers, Howard Bolinger and Hugh Carson Bolinger.

Survivors: Children, Dolores Monday and Husband, Clarence,...

Mar 27, 2016

Miss Olivia Fellows , age 1 year, 9 months, 25 days of LaFollette passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016.  Preceded in death by Grandfather, Herbert Fellows.

Survivors:  Parents, Thomas J. and Stephanie Fellows; Sister, Emily Robillard; Brother, T. J. Fellows; Grandparents, Kim Newton, Dana Aiken, and Marjorie Fellows.  Several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, other relatives and...

Mar 23, 2016

Mrs. April Ann Harvey , age 36 of Jacksboro passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016.  Preceded in death by Husband, Ramsey Bobby Harvey; Grandparents, Willie and Anna Burchell.

Survivors:  Daughter, Jersey Nicole Carroll; Father and Mother, Steve and Sharon Shears; Brothers and Sister, Michael Burchell, Nikki Bolton, and husband Greg, Josh Thames, and Travis Shears;...

Mar 20, 2016

Mr. Lewis Edward “Eddy” White age 63 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016.  He was a member of East LaFollette Baptist Church.  He was a Chemist and worked at Oak Ridge for over 30 years.  Preceded in death by Father, Joseph Edward “Ed” White, Grandparents, Sheridan and Anna Murray White, Lewis and Laura Ridings Leach,...

Mar 16, 2016

Mr. Nathan Andrew McCullah age 98 years and 8 months of the Stinking Creek Community passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016.  He was a member of Friendly Valley Baptist Church for many years.  Preceded in death by Wives, Evelyn McCullah and Eloise McCullah; Daughter, Evelyn Colleen McCullah; Brothers, Clyde McCullah, Ben Lewis McCullah, and Bill McCullah; Sisters, Esther, Lizzie,...

Mar 16, 2016

Rev. Johnny R. Rains age 59 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016.  He was a member and Pastor of Guiding Star Baptist Church for the past 18 years.  Johnny was employed with Neighborhood Urgent Care in Jacksboro, and enjoyed playing the piano and singing.  Preceded in death by Parents, Ralph and Flora Rains, and Birth Mother, Norma...

Mar 8, 2016

Mr. Richard Barton Comer age 53 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016.  He was preceded in death by Father, James Barton Comer.

Survivors: Mother, Mrs. Clara Comer; Fiancé, Beverly Nelson; Brother, James Comer; Aunts, Shirley Brandenburg, Anna Owens, Judy Comer, and Wilma Comer; Uncle, Fred Perkins; Several other relatives and friends.

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Mar 8, 2016

Mrs. Brenda C. Braden of LaFollette, TN, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away March 8, 2016 at the age of 71. Brenda received degrees from the University of Tennessee and Lincoln Memorial University. She retired as a special education teacher at Campbell County High School where she taught for over thirty years. She was a member of Calvary...

Mar 7, 2016

Mr. John Leroy O’Connell, Jr . age 63 of LaFollette passed away Monday, March 7, 2016.  He was born August 2, 1952 in Crescent City, CA.  Mr. O’Connell was raised in Las Vegas, NV, and was Past President of Las Vegas Jaycees.  He was a loving Husband and Father.  He loved spending time with his Wife, Vera,...

Mar 5, 2016

Mrs. Elaine Elizabeth Daley age 78 of LaFollette, TN passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016.  She was of the Catholic Faith.  Preceded in death by Husband, Hugh Stills, Daughters, Rebecca Elizabeth Smith, Zena Alleen McElvin, and Verlane Avance,  Son, Daniel Robert Sansone.

Survivors:  Sons, Douglas Avance and Martin Smith; Nine Grandchildren, Ten Great Grandchildren; Sisters,...

Mar 2, 2016

Mr. Bobby Jack Carroll age 70 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2016.  He was a Christian and was well known.  Preceded in death by Daughter, Lisa Rose, Parents, Lewis Carroll and Bessie Phillips Carroll, Brother, Eugene Carroll.

Survivors:  Wife, Lula Mae Carroll; Daughter, Beth Carroll; Two Sons, Robby Carroll and Cody Morgan; Five...

Mar 1, 2016

James L. “Jim” Davis age 69 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016.  He was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by parents, Lewis E. “Buck” Davis and Beulah Boshears Davis, Infant Sister, Joan Davis.

Survivors: Son, James L. Davis, Jr.; Significant Other, Cheryl Boshears; Brother, Jerry Davis and wife, Tonya.  Several other...

Feb 29, 2016

Mr. Tim “Red” Hill age 54 of LaFollette went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 29, 2016.  He is preceded in death by Parents, Eddie and Nettie Honeycutt Hill.

Survivors: Brother, Terry Hill and Wife, Merlene; Nieces, Maren Vaden and Husband, Caleb, and Megan Smith and Husband, Jason; Great-Niece and Nephew, Madison Hill and Jaren...