All Obituaries

Leon Lawson, age 82 of Caryville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 3, 2022. He was born on March 14, 1940, to the late Mike and Josephine (Smith) Lawson.  He was a loving husband of 55 years, father, grandfather, great grandfather, that enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed doing sheetrock, which he did for years, working in the garden, fishing, squirrel hunting, and enjoyed life.  In addition to his parents, he is...

Danna Marie Walker, 65, of Lafollette, Tennessee, formerly of Urbana, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 in the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Danna was born September 20, 1956 in Cheverly, Maryland the daughter of the late Edgar and Thelma “Ruth” (Fields) Ridder. She was a graduate of Atholton High School, Columbia, Maryland. Danna retired from Kmart after 18 years of service. She then went on to work at the Champaign Family YMCA for 16 years before retiring....

Allen Jason Hall, age 40, of Caryville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 20, 2022 at his home. He was born on December 14, 1981. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed fishing and playing with the boys. He is preceded in death by his brothers Tommy and Brian Hall. He is survived by his parents Thomas Hall and Juanita Harper; sons Tyler Hall and Hayden Hall; sister Jackie Swanson and husband David; and a host of other relatives and friends.  A visitation will be held...

James D. Hoskins, age 92, of Speedwell departed peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. He was born on December 2, 1929 to the late Chester and Mattie (Taylor) Hoskins. He was a Shriner and a member of Masonic Lodge Valley Star 577. In addition to his parents, James is proceeded in death by his wife, Mollie Winters Hoskins, and daughter Tammie Hoskins; sisters, Leatrice “Lea” Johnson, Betty Prater, and Shelby Hopper. He is survived by his sons, Eddie Hoskins and...

Caroline Sue Daugherty, age 74 of Norris, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at her home. She was born on January 10, 1948 to the late Frank and Linda (Lawson) Thompson. She liked going to the casino’s, playing bingo, diet mountain dews, smoking, sitting on her front porch while enjoying nature and her rose bushes. Linda most enjoyed spending time with her grandkids. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers Jim, Ted, Roscoe, Bibee, and Homer Thompson;...

  Jean Joyce Taylor, age 80 of Jacksboro, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents; Fred and Helen Thompson Enken. Jean is survived by her husband, Roger Taylor; son, Troy Taylor and wife Jenne of Matthews, NC; daughter, Tisha Gordon and husband Dan of Carmel, IN; brother, Rodale Emken and wife Renate of Lincoln, NE; grandchildren, Bradley Gordon, T.J. Taylor, and Keira Taylor; and a host of other relatives and friends. A visitation will be...

Joey Dean Nelson, age 54 of Jacksboro, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at his home. He was born on September 7, 1968. Joey enjoyed anything about cars, loved being outdoors, and gardening. He is preceded in death by his mother Judy Chapman Nelson and niece Adi Harmon. He is survived by his father Charles Nelson; sister Alicia Harmon and husband Andrew; nephew Cash Harmon; and a host of other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The family...

Michael “Todd” Huckaby, age 43 of LaFollette, departed this life on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at his home. He was born on April 19, 1979. He was a loving father, grandfather, and son that enjoyed spending time with his family, wood working, fishing and being at home. He is survived by his parents; Buddy and Patsy (Guy) Huckaby; daughters Alexis Marie Huckaby and Hannah Katlynd Huckaby both of LaFollette; grandchildren Mary Grace (Gracie) Huckaby and Braylee Wallace; fiancé...

Charles Allen Davis, age 66, of LaFollette departed this life on Saturday June 4, 2022. He was a loving father, grandfather and brother that enjoyed spending time with his family. Mr. Davis loved fishing, hunting and anything to do with the outdoors. Preceded in death by parents, Alvis and Hattie Sutton Davis, sister Astria Richardson, brother Jimmy Sutton.  Survived by son; Brandon Davis and wife Latoshia of Jacksboro, sisters Reita Royer of LaFollette, Lassie Steakley and husband...

Renda Rutherford, age 63 of Jacksboro, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Tennova North Medical Center. She was born on June 26, 1958. Renda loved God and going to church, worshipping her Lord and Savior everywhere and anywhere, and attending Guiding Star Baptist Church. She was also a prayer warrior that loved taking care of her grandbabies, as she would call them her little people. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 41 years Bill Rutherford...