LaFollette Obituaries

Dec 28, 2015

Mrs. Betty Ann Rookard Fowler age 75 of Jacksboro passed away Monday, December 28, 2015.  She was a member of Mt. Paran Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, Alonzo Rookard and Marion Stewart Rookard, and Brother, Joe Rookard.

Survivors:  Husband of 53 years, W. T. “Tom” Fowler; Daughters, Becky Byrd and husband, Jeff, and...

Dec 28, 2015

Mrs. Helen Ann Medve Hoke age 83 of LaFollette passed away Monday, December 28, 2015, at her home.  She was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict, and was retired from Boeing and McDonnell Douglas, where she worked as an airplane parts inspector.  She loved her cats, music, and gardening.  She was a talented and accomplished artist.  She...

Dec 24, 2015

Mrs. Linda S. Madison, age 55 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, December 24, 2015.  She was of the Jehovah Witness Faith.  Preceded in death by Granddaughter, Savannah Arlissa Faye Madison, Father, Robert Whyel, and Brother, Mark Whyel.

Survivors:  Husband of 37 years, James Madison; Daughter, Nicole Madison Phillips; Son-in-Law, Ronald Phillips, Son, Calvin Madison and...

Dec 24, 2015

Mr. James Vernon Rosenbaum age 67 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015.  He was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Parents, Junior and Easter Thomas Rosenbaum.

Survivors: Wife, Patsy Rosenbaum; Stepchildren, Tammy Archer and Husband, Johnny, Les Pennington, and Brenda Goins; Ten Grandchildren, Nine Great-grandchildren: Brothers, Floyd and Wife, Brenda, Charles and Wife,...

Dec 19, 2015

Mr. W. B. “Stan” Standridge age 77 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015.  He was a Highly Decorated U.S. Veteran serving in the U. S. Navy and U. S. Army with 21 years, 9 months, and 16 days of service.  He received 5 Good Conduct Medals, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, China Service Medal, National Defense...

Dec 13, 2015

Kimberly K. Knechtges age 46 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015.

Survivors: Daughter, Savannah Hargis and Fiancé, Nick Johnson; Son, Zachary Harris; Grandson, Neyland Johnson; Mother, Sandra Lambert; Sister Tammy Nolan; Brother, Teddy Lambert; Several other relatives and friends.

The family has requested Cremation Services with a private Memorial service to follow.  No...

Dec 10, 2015

Mrs. Lois Jean Malicoat born February 19, 1950, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, December 10, 2015, at 8:10 A.M.   Lois had a servant’s heart and worked diligently in the service of her Savior.  She was an inspiration to many.  She had great faith and was a prayer warrior.  She attended Shipley Grove...

Dec 8, 2015

Mr. William Franklin Baird age 78 of Stinking Creek went to be with the Lord at 6:12 A.M. on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at Jellico Community Hospital.  He was born June 19, 1937, in Harlan, KY to the late Edgar and Essie Baird.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran, was of the Church of God Faith,...

Dec 2, 2015

Mrs. Muriel “June” Wilder Carroll Hensley age 82 of Powell, formerly of Jacksboro, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015.  She was a member of Woodlake Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Husbands Winford R. (Bud) Carroll and Dwight Hensley, Parents, John M. Wilder and Bobbie Martin Wilder, Brother, Raymond Kenneth.

Survivors:   Son, John Carlton Carroll;...

Dec 2, 2015

Mr. James Theodore Robinson , age 77 of Jacksboro passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015.  He was retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service, and a former instructor at Jacksboro Area Vocation Technical School.  Preceded in death by Parents, Ted and Nell Hicks Robinson.

Survivors:  Wife, Julian Robinson; Son, James T. Robinson,...

Nov 30, 2015

Mr. Kenneth Lee “Doc” Wells age 68 of LaFollette, TN passed away Monday, November 30, 2015.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Vietnam.  Preceded in death by Son, Kenneth Jason “Voodoo” Wells; Parents, Milas and Melvina Pennington Wells; Brother, Robert Wells; Brother-in-law, Roger Bingham.

Survivors: Daughter, Senior Chief, Elaine Wells, U.S. Navy; Two Grandchildren, Richard...

Nov 27, 2015

Mr. Roger Dail Nelson , age 62 passed away Friday, November 27, 2015.  He was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Father, Dewey Nelson, Brother, Michael Nelson, Grandparents, Rose and Sarah Boshears Nelson and Sampson L. and Katie Robbins Lawson.

Survivors:  Wife, Judy Nelson; two Sons, Dail Nelson and wife, Jessica and Keith...

Nov 27, 2015

Mrs. Lelah M. McNew age 81 of LaFollette passed away Friday, November 27, 2015.  Member of Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Husband, Lawrence James McNew, Daughters, Lelah Mary Tolliver and Alice Maxine Lambert, Parents, Benny and Alice Taylor Brummitte, a Brother, and a Sister.

Survivors:  Children, Jamie Kaye Whisman, James L....

Nov 25, 2015

Mr. Roger Dale Bingham age 66 of LaFollette, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015.  He was a U. S. Army Veteran serving in Vietnam, was of the Baptist Faith, and was in the Campbell County Honor Guard.  Preceded in death by Parents, Rev. John Bingham and Vesta Bryant Bingham, and Brother, William Dewey Bingham.

Survivors:...

Nov 23, 2015

Mr. Sterling Ivey , age 71 of LaFollette passed away Monday, November 23, 2015.  He was a member of the Glade Springs Baptist Church, also attended Victory Baptist Church, and was a Veteran of the U. S. Army serving in Vietnam.  He retired from Claiborne Olds & Cadillac Motor Company, and was preceded in death by his...

Nov 18, 2015

Mr. Charles O. Petree age 74 of Duff, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2015.  He was a member of Woodson Gap Baptist Church and employed by Vinson Guard Service.  Preceded in death by Parents, Harry and Edna Brady Petree, Brothers, Bobby and David Petree.

Survivors:   Wife, Mrs. Mary Petree; Daughter, Carolyn Carroll and husband, John;...

Nov 12, 2015

Patricia Ann “Pat” Wells age 57 of LaFollette, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2015.  She was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Father, Carl Carroll, Grandparents, Clyde and Pauline Muse and Wilke and Mary Carroll.

Survivors:   Sons, Richard Wells and wife, Holly and Bradley Wells; two Grandchildren, Melanie Wells and Richard “Ricky” Wells,...

Nov 8, 2015

Mr. Albert Hugh Pebley age 90 passed away Sunday, November 8, 2015 in Monroe, MI.  He was born March 29, 1925 in the Bethlehem Community to the late Walter and Florence Tilson Pebley.  He moved to Monroe, MI when he was 18 years old and worked at Time Containers Paper Mill until his retirement.  A member, deacon, and usher...

Oct 29, 2015

Mr. William Clifford “Bill” Gross age 68 of LaFollette, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2015.  He was of the Baptist Faith and attended Indiana Avenue Baptist Church and Cedar Hill Baptist Church.  Bill was a former member of the Board of Trustees of Bakers Forge Memorial Cemetery where he proudly served with dignity and honor for several...

Oct 25, 2015

Mrs. Frances Moore Allen age 78 of Grass Valley, CA formerly of LaFollette, lost a brave battle on Sunday, October 25, 2015 from injuries suffered in a fall at her home in July.  She was one of four children of Kenneth and Margaret Agee Moore of LaFollette, TN.  She was born October 4, 1937.  She was preceded in death...