All Obituaries

Charles Wright Begley, age 80, of LaFollette departed this life on Saturday, February 22, 2020. He was a member of Fincastle Methodist Church. Mr. Begley was a loving brother that loved to hunt , fish and spending time with his family and friends.   Preceded in death by parents John and Mary Morgan Begley, brothers, Ken, Don, Clay and Curtis Begley, sisters Norma Jean Lynch and Wanda Faye Wright.   Survived by brother, Gliford Begley of LaFollette, sisters, Kathlean Melton and...

Katherine Ann Kimberlin, age 65 of Ocklawaha, Florida passed away Monday, February 17, 2020.  She was born September 13, 1954 in Chillicothe, Ohio.  Katherine attended Twin Elementary in Bourneville, Ohio and Paint Valley High School in Bainbridge, Ohio.  She is preceded in death by mother,  Frances (Kimberlin) Cupp, father, Frank Kimberlin, step-father, Grady Cupp, brothers, Norman Kimberlin of Bainbridge, Ohio and George Kimberlin of Chillicothe, Ohio, sister-in-law,...

Anna Mae (Foust) Rigney, age 56 of Knoxville formerly of Jellico, departed this life on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the LaFollette Medical Center. She was born June 7, 1963 in LaFollette, Tennessee. Anna enjoyed cleaning, crossword puzzles, watching the ID channel, and being with her family. The most important thing that she loved more than anything was her grandbabies. Anna is preceded in death by her father, Elzo Foust; daughters, Michelle Marlow and Wendy Perkins; and grandson,...

Thomas “Tom” Painter, age 74 of LaFollette, departed this life on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the North Knoxville Medical Center. Tom was born November 18, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Paul and Ruth (Kraft) Painter. He was an English teacher at Stebbins High School in Dayton, Ohio and enjoyed his retirement at The Deerfield Lake Resort. Tom was truly a family man’s man. He loved volunteering for the Lord and was always a helping hand. Over the past ten years, his...

Sandra Lynn Wesley, age 73 of LaFollette departed this life Thursday, February 13, 2020.  She was a loving mother and grandmother.  Sandra loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is preceded in death husband: Sherman Wesley, Sr., parents Vesta Kelly and Mandy (Lloyd) Chambers, brothers: Bobby Chambers, Billy Joe Chambers, and Howard Chambers, sister: Nannie Baker. She is survived by son: Sherman Wesley, Jr. of Knoxville, daughter: Rebecca Ramsey...

Elton Hollis Byrd, age 63 of Clinton passed away suddenly 9:58 PM Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center after fighting courageously and bravely, a lengthy illness.  He is preceded in death by parents, Hollis and Geraldine Byrd, mother and father-in-law, Ray and Betty Myers, his sister-in-law, Linda Jean Myers Oliver, and 1 grandson Thomas Emmett-Anthony Miller. He is survived by wife of 36 years, Melissa Kae (Myers) Byrd of Clinton, son, Dustin Matthew Byrd &...

Retha Mae Randolph, age 76 of Williamsburg, Kentucky went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 12, 2020.  She was of the Baptist faith.  Retha enjoyed watching soap operas and Kentucky Wildcat Basketball.  She also enjoyed gardening and working in her flowers. She is preceded in death by son: Billy Gene Jeffers, parents: John Wesley and Mary (Perry) Cox, grandson: Joshua Nelson, brothers: James Edgar Cox and Jimmy Cox, sisters: Deloris Cox and Millie Shelton. She is...

Cleadis Grant Smith, age 91 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 8, 2020.  He was a member and Deacon of Midway Baptist Church for 42 years, most recently a member of Liberty Baptist Church.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  Cleadis retired from The United States Air Force after 22 years of service.  He served in Korea and Vietnam wars.  After retiring, he owned and operated Smith’s TV Service for...

Jessie Mae Griffin, age 51 of Jacksboro passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020.  She enjoyed knitting, playing games, going to church and church singings.  Jessie loved spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by parents William and Georgia Thomason. She is survived by fiancé Anthony Kirby of Jacksboro, daughter: Elizabeth Pitts of Lenoir City, brothers: Johnny Thomason and Billy Thomason, both of Clinton, sisters: Donna Campbell and Grace Moore, both of Oak...

Ronald Jack Williams, age 57 of Jacksboro departed this life Saturday, February 08, 2020.   No services planned as this time.  The family has entrusted the care of Ronald Williams to Martin Wilson Funeral Home "Where families matter most"