All Obituaries

Ellen Ruth Perkins Wright, age 66 of LaFollette, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 24, 2023 at her residence. She was born January 22, 1957 in Jacksboro to the late Roy and Monnie (Sweeney) Perkins. Ellen was a member of Valley Fellowship Church of God. She was a loving wife of 45 years, a wonderful mother, grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. Ellen worked at St. Mary’s Hospital, now known as Tennova LaFollette Medical...

Mildred E. Hatmaker, age 87 of Caryville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at her home. She was born on December 27, 1935, to the late Lacy Evans and Bethania McGhee Evans. Mildred was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, that enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed doing embroidery, quilting, and watching TV. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband Billy “Poor Boy”...

Mabel Phillips, age 78 of Caryville, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. She was born on December 1, 1944, to the late Sam Phillips and Altie Phillips. Mabel was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening, shopping, and flowers and spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband Cecil Phillips; infant son Eddie Phillips; great- grandchild Alexa Ivey; brothers Arzo Phillips, Arvil Phillips, and Audie...

Frankie Terry Boshears accepted her heavenly reward on November 5, 2023 at the age of 94. She was born on March 9, 1929 in Caryville, Tennessee to the late Leatha and Melton Terry. She met her husband Hugh after his time in the Army and attended Jacksboro High School. She ran her own little grocery store in the neighborhood for 10 years. Everyone came for lunch to eat her great sandwiches. Frankie was a faithful Christian who loved singing in a trio with her late sister-in-law, Virginia...

Karen “Half-Pint” Sue Muse, age 64 of LaFollette, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Tennova North Medical Center. She was born on March 25, 1959, to the late Emmett D. Curtin and Betty Hawn. Karen enjoyed crafts, working puzzles, spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and her dog Lil bit. Karen is survived by her loving husband Bobby Muse of LaFollette; son Freddy and MaKayla Cousino of LaFollette; daughter Sabrina and...

Steven Wallace, age 60 of Pioneer, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at U.T. Medical Center. He was born on April 14, 1963, to the late Edward Wallace and Edith (Burriss) Wallace. Steven enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, riding motorcycles, working on cars, and camping on the lake. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers Harold Wallace, Luther Wallace, James “Jim” Wallace, and Billy Ray Wallace; and his...

David Michael Foss, age 60 of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at his home. David was born on November 19, 1962, to the late Arthur and Kay (Nelson) Foss. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, golfing, poker, shooting pool, the outdoors, and all sports, especially the Chicago Bears. David is survived by his sons David Foss II and wife Sarah of Strawberry Plains, Ian Foss of Knoxville, and Jordan Foss and Paris Jones of Knoxville; brother Alan Foss of California; sister Wendy...

Olga Patricia (Nee Roessler) Dacy, age 76 of LaFollette, TN, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at her home peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on October 13, 1947, in Osterode, Germany, to the late Josef Roessler and Karolina Nee Heichel. Olga enjoyed spending time with her family and her dog Libbie. She also enjoyed doing arts, crafts, shopping, and retired from Meijer grocery.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother Wenzel Roessler and...

Judy Marie Bishop, age 57 of Jacksboro, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on July 18, 1966. She enjoyed gardening, going to the race track, she loved her dogs, and spending time with her family. Judy also attended West Walden Church of God. Judy is preceded in death by her father Harold Morgan and sister Patricia Morgan. She is survived by her loving husband Johnnie Bishop of Jacksboro; Mother Mary Ellen Bailey of LaFollette;...

 Anna Gillette Wilson, 96, of LaFollette passed away peacefully at her home on October 11. She was retired from Bell-South, now known as AT&T. She is preceded in death by her husband Virgil Wilson, parents, James and Dora Gillette, brothers James and Roger Gillette, sisters Rose Bryant, Lucretia Hill, and Doris Rutherford. Children, Leonard Wilson and Helen Griffin, son-in-law Mike Felker, daughter-in-law Linda Wilson, and grandsons Russell Strange and James Felker.  She...