All Obituaries

 John Grant Tidwell, age 54 of LaFollette, departed this life on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. He was born on April 27, 1967, to the late Paul Tidwell and Bernice “Austin” Tidwell. He was a loving father and grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. John also enjoyed riding motorcycles, especially Harley Davidsons. He is survived by his sons; Cody Tidwell and Jarred Tidwell both of Clinton; daughters Amanda Tidwell of Corbin, Alexis...

Katty Sue Hale, age 69 of Caryville, went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Saturday, July 17, 2021. She was born on July 24, 1951, to the late Pearley and Dovie Ward, and was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Arzo Hale and daughter Allison Hale; brothers Homer Ward, Jimmy Ward, and John Siler Ward; sisters Anna Lou McKamey and Betty Ward; stepson Gerald Hale; and stepdaughter Francine Clinton. She is survived by her brothers...

James Edward Ladd, age 79 of LaFollette, departed this life on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at LaFollette Medical Center. He was born on September 4, 1941, to the late William C. Ladd and Hazel “Cantrell” Ladd. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, and anything to do with the outdoors, but most of his enjoyment was playing music with his friends. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death...

Kenneth Ray Cordell, age 51 of LaFollette, passed away on Wednesday. July 14, 2021, at LaFollette Medical Center. He was born on July 3, 1970. He enjoyed driving fast cars, fishing, and going to the flea markets. He is preceded in death by his father Evan H. Cordell Sr.; sister Connie Cordell; brother Bobby Cordell; and the love of his life Marsha Farmer. He is survived by his mother Barbara Cordell; son Travis Farmer; daughter Tasha Farmer; brother Keith Cordell, Evan H. Cordell Jr.;...

 Helen Margret Foust, age 95, of Speedwell passed away on Friday July 9, 2021.  She was a very loving mother, grandmother, great and great great grandmother that enjoyed spending time with family and friends, she enjoyed going to the flea market and going to eat with her family, she like to walk, cook and clean house, her children were her life and she loved taking care of her pets.   Preceded in death by; husband Hughvon Foust, mother Ethel Tate, and brother Mack...

Sampson “Sam” Jordan, age 78 of Jacksboro, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at his home. He was born on November 18, 1942, to the late Oliver Jordan and Kansas (Lowe) Jordan. Sam enjoyed fishing, working, and tinkering on boats and dozers. He was also of the Baptist faith and enjoyed going to Mt. Paran Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife Wanda Jordan; grandson Kenny Dewayne Jordan; brothers Charles Jordan and James L....

Sally Ann Stinson, age 60 of LaFollette, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Cumberland Village Nursing Home. She was born on August 22, 1960, to the late Edward Daugherty Sr. and Eleanor Mae “Florence” Daugherty. She was a loving mother, sister, and grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed working crossword puzzles. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother Charles Franklin Daugherty. She is survived...

Nannie Ellar White, age 103, passed away on July 6, 2021, at LaFollette Medical Center. She was of the Baptist faith. She was a resident of Cumberland Village for many years. Nannie is preceded in death by her husband, Dewey White; parents Joe and Mary Ann Rutherford Sparks; siblings, Marie White, Pearly Hensley, Edith Slover, Edna Tapp, Charlie Sparks, and Josie Davis; sons, Clifford “Buddy” White, and Leon White, grandchildren, Steve White, Tammy Underwood, and Diane White...

Charles Ray Ford, age 59 of Pennington Gap, Virginia formerly of LaFollette, passed away on Wednesday, June 30th, 2021. He was of the Baptist Faith. Charles enjoyed working on cars, riding motorcycles, and cooking. He is preceded in death by his father, Ray Ford; grandparents, Martha and Floyd Ford, R.T. and Grace Kitts, Ruth Kitts; brother-in-law, Gerry Lemons. Charles is survived by his mother, Patricia Ford of Jacksboro; sisters, Arlene Cole and husband, Bert of Jacksboro and Deanna...

James Alan Jones, age 35 of LaFollette, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021. He was born on November 27, 1985. James enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family, who loved him dearly. He especially loved being a daddy to his daughters Julia and Skylar. He is preceded in death by his mother Jeannie Jones. He is survived by his father Earl Jones and wife Nikki of Ohio; daughters, Julia and Skylar and Ashlyn Carroll; brother Jeff Jones of Kentucky; sister Missy Jones of LaFollette;...