LaFollette Obituaries

Jun 2, 2015

Mrs. Wilma Bush, age 72 of Jacksboro, TN passed away on June 2, 2015, in LaFollette, TN at Cumberland Village Nursing Home.  She was a member of Mount Paran Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Ruby Nelson of Jacksboro, and sister, Thelma Mowell of Oak Ridge.

She is survived by her...

May 31, 2015

Mr. Raymond A. Coy passed from this life on May 31, 2015, at 1:55 P.M.  He was born on September 8, 1935, in Cicero, Indiana.  He served his country as a Marine in the Korean War.  He retired from AT&T.  He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Amanda; his sister, Lovie Mae Foland; two...

May 19, 2015

Mr. Arnold Gene (Squeak) Pierce age 62 of Jacksboro passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2015.  He was a member of Big Creek Gap Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, Troy James (T.J.) and Oma Jean Crabtree Pierce.

Survivors:  Wife of 39 years, Trenna Pierce; Son, Kevin Pierce; Brothers and Sisters, Jim Pierce and wife,...

May 19, 2015

Mrs. Mabel Smith Hill age 95 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, May, 19, 2015, at Tennova LaFollette Health & Rehab Center.  She was a member of West LaFollette Baptist Church and formerly employed for many years at the Tent Factory.  She was preceded in death by Husband, John Hill, Jr.; Parents, Robert and Nora Goins Smith; Brother,...

May 10, 2015

Mrs. Brenda Sue Baird age 66 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015.  She was a Licensed Practical Nurse, formerly employed by LaFollette Medical Center and several other medical and health facilities.  She was a Christian and of the Baptist and Church of God Faith.  Preceded in death by Father, Noah Russell Douglas, Mother, Mary Hazel Douglas, and...

May 7, 2015

Mrs. Betty McFarland Strange age 77 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, May, 7, 2015.   A member of the Davis Chapel Community Baptist Church and the Davis Chapel Community Center.  Preceded in death by Husband, Earl Fugate Strange, Parents, John and Mary Heatherly McFarland, Sisters, Hazel Childs, Carlene Davis, Lola Lemons, and Juanita Lively, Brother, Clyde McFarland.

May 6, 2015

Mrs. Sharon K. Fiveash age 56 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2015.  Preceded in death by Father, Ronald M. Shiell, Brother, Randy Shiell.

Survivors:  Husband, Kevin Fiveash; Son, Jacob Fiveash; Mother, Mrs. Anna D. Shiell; Sister, Lynn Tierney and husband, Master Sgt. Frank Tierney; Mother-in-law, Elizabeth Fiveash.  Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and...

May 4, 2015

Mrs. Pearl L. Milton age 89 of the Duff Community passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2015.  She was born June 6, 1925, and was a member of Woodson Gap Baptist Church.  She was an Independent, God Fearing Lady who loved to work in her yard and with her flowers.  Preceded in death by Husband, Andy Milton, Baby Daughter, Judy,...

Apr 30, 2015

Mrs. Thelma Brown age 91 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015.  She was a member of Island Home Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by her Husband, Everette Brown, Parents, Fred Ridinger and Cleo Wilson Ridinger.

Survivors:   Brother, Everette Ridinger and wife, Sharon.  Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Graveside Services...

Apr 29, 2015

Mrs. Evelyn Goins Miller age 94 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015.  She was a member of the Cumberland Mountain Chapter 137 Order of Eastern Star, and LaFollette First Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Husband, Henderson L. Miller; Parents, Kelly Goins and Pearl Wylie Goins; Brothers, Harvey Goins and Ralph Goins; Sister, Margie Gentry.

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Apr 24, 2015

Mrs. Crystal Braden , age 67 of LaFollette passed away Friday, April 24, 2015, at Tennova Healthcare.  She attended Cedar Creek Baptist Church where her husband, Leroy pastors and was a member of Braden Chapel Church for over 30 years.  Crystal was blessed with a beautiful voice and loved to sing on Leroy’s weekly broadcast.  She was...

Apr 22, 2015

Mr. Johnny Miller age 70 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015.  He was a member of Little Coolidge Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, McKinley and Mary Carroll Miller, Brothers, Barney Miller, J. Hugh Miller, and Roma Miller, Sisters, Jeanette Lovely and Bell Miller.  He enjoyed talking about old trucks and his tobacco.

Apr 20, 2015

Mrs. Gracetta McCreary Monday age 71 of LaFollette passed Monday, April 20, 2015.  She was a member of LaFollette Church of God.  Preceded in death by Husband, Charles Edward Monday; Parents, Thomas Ruble and Georgia Agnus Moore McCreary; Sisters, Helen Jean Wilson and Elizabeth McCreary.

Survivors: Children, Ronnie Edward Monday and wife, Denise, and Teresa Hatfield; Grandchildren,...

Apr 16, 2015

Mrs. Charlotte Caroline Baird O’Dell age 80 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, April 16, 2015.  Preceded in death by Son, Rickey Linvel O’Dell in 2009; Parents, Carrie Ethel and Dewey Baird; Brothers, Lewis Baird and Robert Baird.

Survivors: Husband, Glenn T. O’Dell, Sr., Children, Sheila Thomas and Partner, Rick Marwood; Glenn T. O’Dell, Jr. and...

Apr 2, 2015

Mr. Philip Ray Boshears age 68 of Sale Creek, TN formerly of LaFollette passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015.  Preceded in death by parents Gilbert and Christine Williams Boshears, Brothers, Harvey Boshears, Verlin Boshears, and two infant brothers.

Survivors:  Daughter, Charissa Mishu and husband, Steve, Son, Troy Philip Boshears; Three Grandchildren, Jenica Hayley Mishu, Troi...

Mar 25, 2015

Mr. James M. (Jim) Agee age 83 of Jacksboro passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015.  He was born on April 24, 1931.  James, better known as Coach, began his teaching and coaching career in 1963 at LaFollette Junior High.  During his tenure at LaFollette Junior  High, his team won the TN State Tournament.  In 1966 he went...

Mar 18, 2015

Mr. Fred I. Cain, Jr . age 60 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015.  He was a member of Indiana Avenue Baptist Church, owned and operated Cain Ford Lincoln Mercury for 21 years, served as board member of Minister to Minister International, First National Bank, REACHS, LaFollette Country Club, and numerous automobile associations.  Preceded in...

Mar 17, 2015

Judith H. Hill age 88 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Physicians Regional Medical Center in Knoxville

Judith was a skilled accountant who began her career at the Y12 Plant in Oak Ridge at the height of WWII.  She then became employed at McCulloch Transfer and Storage for Mr. Pete McCulloch where she remained...

Mar 13, 2015

Mrs. Patricia Fern “Pat” Browning age 75 of LaFollette passed away Friday, March 13, 2015.  She served in the U.S. Navy and was a Nurse.  After her Nursing career, she became a florist.  Mrs. Browning was of the Presbyterian Faith.  Preceded in death by Parents, David and Frances Webber; Brothers, Edwin and David.

Survivors: Husband, Eugene Browning;...

Mar 10, 2015

Verlaine Avance Napier age 50 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2015.  Preceded in death by Father, Vernon Ray Avance, Sisters, Rebecca Smith and Zena McElvain, Brother, Daniel Sansone.

Survivors:  Husband, Richard Napier; Children; Jerry Avance, Khristine Avance, and Brandon Kelly and wife, Montana; Step-Children, Stephanie Perry and Matthew Napier; Mother, Elaine Daily; Four...