LaFollette Obituaries

Feb 13, 2015

Dewey Edward Kidwell age 70, passed away Friday, February 13, 2015.  He was born August 17, 1944.  A Veteran of the U.S. Army and was of the Baptist Faith.  He was preceded in death by parents, Walter and Lula Kidwell, Daughter, Melinda Jane (Janey) Kidwell, Brothers, Thomas Clyde Kidwell and Lonzo Eugene Kidwell, and Sister, Pearl Sharp....

Feb 7, 2015

Mr. Richard Allen Warner age 63 of Jacksboro passed away Saturday, February 7, 2015.  He attended Jacksboro First Baptist Church and was a resident of Rainbow Acres in Jacksboro, which was one of the Tennessee Baptist Adult Group Homes.

Survivors are His Special Rainbow Home Family.

Funeral Services Wednesday 2 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home...

Feb 6, 2015

Mrs. Ruby Ivey age 90, of LaFollette passed away Friday, February 6, 2015.  She was a Member of Glade Springs Baptist Church and was employed for 38 years at Imperial Reading Corporation.  Preceded in death by Husband, Spencer Ivey, Father, Atlas Taylor Young, Mother, Sally Ann Wilson Young Sweat, Brothers, Claude Young, J. T. Young, and Obie...

Feb 6, 2015

Mr. Vennis H. Powers , age 72 of Duff, passed away Friday, February 6, 2015.   He was a former coal miner.  Preceded in death by Parents, Daniel Powers and Maggie Broyles Powers.

Survivors:   Wife, Regina Powers and Daughter, Vanessa Leann Powers; Three Sisters, Kathy Wilson, Clara Hunter, and Ruth Thomas; Four Brothers, R. L. Powers,...

Feb 6, 2015

Mr. Lindsay L. Leach , age 77 of LaFollette passed away Friday, February 6, 2015.   He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam Era.  Preceded in death by Parents, Steeley and Mossie Leach.

Survivors:   Son, Steve Leach; Grandson, Morgan Leach; Brothers, Rev. James Leach, Jerry Leach, Ed Leach, and Larry Leach;...

Feb 5, 2015

Mr. Hoyle A. Lumpkins age 95, of LaFollette passed away Thursday, February 5, 2015.  He was a Member of West LaFollette Baptist Church, a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II, and a Member of Campbell Masonic Lodge #778, F.&A.M.  Preceded in death by first wife, Oma Alberta Lumpkins, second wife, Alice Lumpkins in 2011, and...

Feb 3, 2015

Mr. Earnest E. Irwin age 96 of Duff, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015.  He was a Veteran of the U. S. Army serving in World War II, a Member of Campbell Masonic Lodge #778, F.&A.M., and attended Duff Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, Charles Irwin and Onie McNeeley Irwin, Sisters, Dorothy, Nancy, and Ruth...

Feb 3, 2015

Pamela Jeanette McNeil , age 51 of LaFollette, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015.  She was a Member of Oasis of Love Church in Clinton, TN and was a Certified Nursing Assistant.  Preceded in death by Parents, Edward and Amanda Carolyn Horne McGhee.

Survivors:  Daughter, April Longmire and Son, Alex Longmire and wife, Carol; Sisters,...

Feb 1, 2015

Mr. Gary Lynn Matlock, age 60 of LaFollette, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015, at Tennova Medical Center.  He was of the Christian Faith and attended Cedar Hill Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by parents, Frank and Cleo (McCullah) Matlock.

He is survived by Brothers, Wayne Matlock of LaFollette, David Matlock and wife,...

Jan 27, 2015

Mrs. Elois Bolton Shears-McCullah age 87 of LaFollette, formerly of the Stinking Creek Community passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015.  She was of the Christian Faith, and retired from Alpha Industries.  Preceded in death by Children, Virgil Leland Shears and Kay Shears; Husband and Father of her Children, Rev. V.H. Shears; Parents, Tom and Liddie Bolton; Brothers, Andrew, Elbert,...

Jan 25, 2015

Beverly R. Hatmaker, age 53 of Knoxville, formerly of LaFollette, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015.   She was of the Church of God Faith.  Preceded in death by her Mother, Eyvone Broyles Hatmaker.

Survivors:  Father, Lonnie S. Hatmaker and wife, Sandra; Brothers, David Hatmaker and Andy Hatmaker and wife, Audrey; Sisters, Donna Mays and husband,...

Jan 23, 2015

Mrs. Oma Jean Pierce , age 80 of LaFollette, passed away Friday, January 23, 2015.  She was a member of Big Creek Gap Baptist Church, retired from Imperial Reading Corp., and worked as a greeter at Wal-Mart after her retirement.  Preceded in death by Husband, Troy James (T.J.) Pierce, Parents, Linvil and Sarah West Claiborn Crabtree, several...

Jan 23, 2015

Skyland Gage Coker, age 5 of LaFollette passed away Friday, January 23, 2015.   He was in Mrs. Amanda Ayers Kindergarten Class at Valley View Elementary School.  Preceded in death by Father, Bobby Lee Coker, Jr.

Survivors:  Mother, Amie Lowe; Sister, Marissa Coker, age 8; Grandparents, Johnny and Glenda Lowe and Bobby and Judy Coker; Great Grandparents, Verlin...

Jan 20, 2015

Mr. Joseph Dennis “Joe” Russell , age 61 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2015.   He was preceded in death by parents, Harse Maynard Russell and Gladys Walden Russell Butler, Brothers, Carl Lester Russell, Roy Sherman Russell, and Thomas Walter Russell.

Survivors:  Daughter, Jennifer Sanders; Son, Michael Sanders; Daughter, Lea Marie; Grandchild, Reba Sanders;...

Jan 19, 2015

Mr. Dwight E. Hensley , age 82 of Jacksboro passed away Monday, January 19, 2015.   He was a member of Woodlake Baptist Church, a retired U.S. Navy Veteran after 24 years of service and retired from the U. S. Postal Service after over 20 years of service.  Preceded in death by son, Stephen Dwayne Hensley and first...

Jan 17, 2015

Mrs. Patricia Gallagher , age 49 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015.   She was preceded in death by Father, Rev. Harvey J. Marlow and Sister, Susan Marlow.

Survivors:  Husband, Larry Gallagher; Daughter, Emma Gallagher Hilliar; Mother, Nancy Marlow; Sister, Wanda  Swango; Brothers, Harvey Marlow, Jr. and John Stephen Marlow.  Several nieces, nephews, other...

Jan 15, 2015

Mrs. Nellie Ruth Harmon , age 73 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015.   She was a member of East LaFollette Baptist Church where she was a former Sunday School Teacher.  Preceded in death by parents, James Kenneth and Thelma Douglas McGhee.

Survivors:  Husband, Paul Harmon; Four Children, Peggy Kimball, Becky Woods, Paul Harmon,...

Jan 13, 2015

Mrs. Jean Smith Rutherford age 90 of Jacksboro, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015.  A member of Fincastle United Methodist Church.  She along with her late husband, Adron owned and operated the “Snack Bar” Restaurant in LaFollette for many years.  In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by parents, Herbert and Fannie Dudley Smith...

Jan 13, 2015

Mr. Frank D. Emory age 60 of LaFollette, passed away at Physicians Regional Medical Center in Knoxville.  He was of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors:  Children, Angie Emory, Allen Emory, and Dylan Emory; One Grandchild, Autumn Nicole Smith; Brother, Darrell Emory.

The family has requested private services and interment.  No visitation is planned.  Online...

Jan 12, 2015

Mr. John Luke Sharp , age 88 of LaFollette passed away Monday, January 12, 2015.   He attended Stinking Creek Baptist Church, was a retired coal miner, truck driver, and operated School Bus #19 for the Campbell County School System for many years.  Preceded in death by Wife, Lorene Sharp, Parents, Robert and Linda Rookard Sharp, Brothers, Rev....