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LaFollette Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Lafollette, Tennessee area
Russell Figueira
Nov 4, 2024
Russell A.W. Figueira, age 77 of LaFollette passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024. He was born in Honolulu, HI and attended BYU, Hawaii before coming to the “Mainland” in 1972. For the majority of his professional career, he served as an Executive with several automotive oil companies, and for a time, was employed with the American Kidney Foundation and...
Walter D. Goins
Nov 4, 2024
Mr. Walter D. Goins, age 96 of LaFollette passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Mr. Goins served as a Campbell County School Board Member for 24 years, many of those as Chairman. He loved to see children succeed, and for many years gifted students from Valley View Elementary with perfect attendance...
Herman Bolton
Nov 3, 2024
Mr. Herman Bolton, age 82 of the Stinking Creek Community passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024. He attended Stinking Creek Baptist Church, and was long-time member of Jellico Masonic Lodge, # 527 F & AM. Herman’s greatest joy was spending time with his family, and loved to watch basketball, especially when his Grandchildren were playing. He took great pride...
Jodie Wilson
Oct 28, 2024
Mrs. Jodie Wilson, age 66 of Jacksboro, TN, formerly of Springboro, OH passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024. She was employed with LaFollette Medical Center for many years as a Unit Clerk and faithfully attended Grace Age Fellowship Church. Jodie enjoyed any time she could spend with her family including their annual vacation, and loved traveling to Gatlinburg to...
David "Crickett" Brady
Oct 23, 2024
Mr. David “Crickett” Brady, age 69 of Jacksboro passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024. He grew up attending Grantsboro Baptist Church. David was formerly employed with Dixie Roofing. He enjoyed fishing, working outside, and spending time with his Wife. Preceded in death by Father, Robert Cordell and Mother Lois (Blankenship) Brady.
Survivors: Beloved wife of 12 years, Annette Brady; Brothers, Robert...
William "Billy" Abernathy
Oct 22, 2024
Mr. William “Billy” Abernathy, age 66 of Knoxville, TN passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. He was born on November 22, 1957 and was adopted by Earl and Lois Abernathy, living much of his life in Knoxville. He graduated from Carter High in 1975. Billy was a Father, Brother, Son, Farmer, a man of immense humor and wisdom, cherishing...
Shirley Ann Goins
Oct 20, 2024
Mrs. Shirley Ann Goins, age 82 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024. She was a born again Christian, and was known for her candy making for her friends and family. She loved her family deeply, had a very kind heart, an adventurous soul, and was loved by all she met. Shirley also enjoyed laughing, playing practical jokes, and...
Anna Mae Spradlin
Oct 20, 2024
Anna Mae Spradlin, age 96 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024. She was a faithful member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church and retired from LaFollette Health and Rehab Center. Anna Mae loved attending Church, loved her family, and she was always ready to help others. Anna was preceded in death by Parents, Harrison and Waco (Roach) Spradlin, Brothers,...
Doyle Snyder
Oct 18, 2024
Mr. Doyle Snyder, age 78 of LaFollette on Friday, October 18, 2024. Known by his friends as “Cowboy”, Doyle was always wearing his signature cowboy hat. He was employed with Jefferson Smurfit Diamond Corp. as a Boiler Engineer, and enjoyed coin collecting, metal detecting, going to flea markets, and was an avid Tennessee Vols Football fan. He was also an...
Melody Brown
Oct 17, 2024
Melody Brown, age 67 of LaFollette, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024. She attended Elm Grove Baptist Church and was formerly employed with LaFollette Medical Center and Parkwest Medical Center as a Phlebotomy Technician. Melody had a soft spot for helping children, and enjoyed crafting and macramé. Preceded in death by First Husband, William Miracle, Parents, Jay Will Brown...
Lois (Campbell) Roberts
Oct 17, 2024
Mrs. Lois (Campbell) Roberts, age 87 of LaFollette passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024. She attended New Ivy Dell Church of God and enjoyed canning, cooking, and gardening. Preceded in death by Husband, Paul Roberts, Parents, Casper and Pearlie (Jones) Campbell, Brothers, William, Sherman, Irvin, John, Pascal, and Donald Campbell, and Sisters, Colleen Johnson, Mildred Welden, Nancy and Rose...
Donnie Milton
Oct 15, 2024
Mr. Donnie Milton, age 83, of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Donnie was born and raised in Duff and grew up attending Woodson Gap Baptist Church, the church his father helped build. He joined the US Navy in 1959 and proudly served his country during the Vietnam era as an Aviation Structural Mechanic and volunteered as a member...
Florence Blackwell
Oct 11, 2024
Mrs. Florence Blackwell, age 74 of Jacksboro passed away Friday, October 11, 2024. She was a member of Indiana Avenue Baptist Church. Florence loved going to Church and enjoyed serving her community thru her cooking. She was a homemaker, loved animals, children, and babysitting. Preceded in death by Parents, Lavan and Amelia White, Sisters, Melody Goddard, Lavina White, and Julie...
Helen B. Ridenour
Oct 11, 2024
Mrs. Helen B. Ridenour, age 99 of Jacksboro passed away Friday, October 11, 2024. She was a member of Central Baptist Church in Knoxville. Mrs. Ridenour was an accomplished seamstress and loved gardening. Preeded in death by Daughter, Freida Ann Tillette, Parents, Whitney and Mary (Phillips) Davis, and Brother, Carl Davis.
Survivors: Husband, Edward Ridenour; Son, Thomas Ridenour; Daughter, Jean Tumihardja...
Doris Walden
Oct 9, 2024
Mrs. Doris Walden, age 80 of Ft. Myers, FL, formerly of LaFollette, TN passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. She was a beloved member of Broadway Community Church of God in Ft. Myers where she was an active member of the Ladies Ministry, and attended LaFollette Church of God while in TN. Doris served as a Guidance Secretary with...
Daniel Wayne "Big Dan" Hunley
Oct 8, 2024
Mr. Daniel Wayne “Big Dan” Hunley, age 51 of LaFollette passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. He attended Bethlehem Baptist Church and was a Heavy Truck Mechanic. “Big Dan” enjoyed riding side-by-sides in the mountains, being on the lake, visiting with his friends at Norris Point Campground, and was always willing to help anyone in need. Preceded in death...
TJ Sparks
Oct 8, 2024
Mr. T.J. Sparks, age 90 of Speedwell went to his Heavenly Home in the early morning hours of Tuesday, October 8, 2024. He was a devoted member of Bradens Chapel Baptist Church where he served as Choir Leader for 70 years. He also owned and operated T.J. Sparks Garage for many years. Preceded in death by Parents, Elder W.M. and...
Phyllis Jewell Johnson
Oct 1, 2024
Mrs. Phyllis Jewell “Elaine” (Buttram) Johnson, age 71 of LaFollette passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. She attended Faith Missionary Baptist Church and was employed with Powell Valley Foods for many years. Elaine loved going to church, visiting with her family, and working in her yard. Preceded in death by Daughter, Wendy Wright, Parents, Louie and Zela (Dobbs) Buttram,...
Janice Faye Adkins
Sep 30, 2024
Mrs. Janice Faye (Steakley) Adkins, age 70 of LaFollette passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024. Her greatest joy was spending time with family and enjoying her multitude of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Janice was formerly employed with Cumberland Village Healthcare for many years and was not afraid of hard work. She is preceded in death by her Loving Husband, Danny...
Roger Dale Johnson
Sep 21, 2024
Roger Dale Johnson, born May 31, 1952, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 21, 2024. He was saved at the old Coolidge Baptist Church, and baptized at Indiana Avenue Baptist Church. He worked in masonry work, and many types of construction work from a young age. Roger had a very witty sense of humor, a kind...
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