All Obituaries

Mary Joyce Fraley, age 78 of LaFollette departed this life Wednesday, May 27, 2020.  She was a loving wife of 14 years.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  Mary also enjoyed riding motorcycles and spending time outdoors.  She is preceded in death by parents, Andrew and Gladys Hannock; son, Ronald Arthur Strohl; granddaughter, Gerri Jo Meade; great grandchild, Micah Joe Sammons; brother, John Ford; sisters, Barbara...

Elbert Lee Moore, age 55 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020.  He is preceded in death by stepfather, Willis Taylor. He is survived by son, Logan Moore of Virginia; daughter, Abbie Moore of Knoxville; mother, Phyllis Taylor of LaFollette; brothers, Willis “Butchie” Taylor of LaFollette, Wayne Moore of Rocky Top, David Taylor & wife Amber of LaFollette; sister, Midge Eastridge & husband Tommy of Clairfield, Audrie Ramsey & husband Forest of...

  Ralph R. Ward, age 75 of Jacksboro went home to be with the Lord Monday, May 18, 2020.  He was a member of Round Rock Baptist Church.  He enjoyed being outdoors, especially ginseng and fishing.  Ralph also loved gardening, planting flowers, and his grandbabies very much. He is preceded in death by parents, Roby and Maudie (McGhee) Ward, brother, Ernest Ward and sister, Trula Kirby. He is survived by wife of 55 years, Jerline Ward of Jacksboro; son, Marvin...

Louise B. Adkins entered the arms of Jesus on Friday, May 15th, 2020.  Louise enjoyed reading her Bible, cooking, sewing, gardening, and listening to Gospel music. She is preceded in death by husband, Albert Adkins.  Parents, Edgar and Mae (Rector) Beaty.   Brothers, Ray and J.C. Beatty, and stepdaughter Hattie Sue Moon. Louise is survived by her son, Alan Adkins and wife Tammy of Jacksboro, daughter Kay Kidwell and husband Mickey of LaFollette; Stepdaughters, Ruth Lay of...

Betty Sue Draughn, age 78 of Caryville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. She was born May 14, 1940 in Jacksboro to the late Goldman and Georgia (Gross) Lindsay. Betty was a member of Bear Wallow Baptist Church. She was a loving wife of 57 years, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family, mowing, working outdoors and in her garden.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by...

Charles Russell Herbster, age 58 of LaFollette passed away on Thursday May 7, 2020. He was of the Baptist Faith. He is preceded in death by Parents: James Leo and Betty Katherine White Edwards, Sister Judith Meredith. He is survived by Brothers; William R. Blodgett and wife Nancy, of Rocky Top, Tn Richard Herbster and wife Andrea, of Ga. and David Herbster of Ga, Sisters Mary A. Woodcock and Ned Shultz of Alabama, Devonne Sumner and husband Bobby of Fla. Special caregivers David and...

Melissa Dawn Rogers, age 50 of Speedwell passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020.  She loved to read poetry, gardening, and watching sports.  She also loved to cut hair and was the owner of Tangles Hair Salon. She is preceded in death by parents, David and Wilma (Lyons) Rogers, brother, David Rogers.  She is survived by son, Coty Caldwell of Jacksboro, brother, Steve Rogers & wife Tammy of Speedwell; nephew, John David Rogers of Speedwell; a host of relatives and...

Elmer Tee “Buddy” Davis, age 85 of LaFollette departed this life Tuesday, May 5, 2020.  He was a loving husband of 66 years, loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  He enjoyed spending time with his family.   Buddy was an avid Braves fan and loved to watch baseball on TV. He is preceded in death by parents, Willie and Maggie (Vanover) Davis; brothers, Elbert Davis and Eckel Davis; sister Lillie Parker. He is survived by wife, Nancy (Chadwell)...

Rex Edward Kitts, age 53 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020.  He enjoyed traveling and sports.  Rex was a Florida State fan.  His granddaughter, Madilyn was the light of his life. He is preceded in death by parents, Edward Gilbert and Pearl (Owens) Kitts. He is survived by wife, Robbin Kitts of LaFollette; sons, Robbie Kitts & Brittany Webb of Lebanon, Ryan Kitts & Mary Broyles of LaFollette; brothers, Brian Kitts of Knoxville and Scott Owens of...

Earl Franklin Brogan, age 84 of Jacksboro went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, April 28, 2020.  He was a member of Glade Springs Baptist Church.  He was also a member of the Kerbela Shriners of Knoxville and loved selling the Shriners papers.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing.  Earl was a United States Air Force Veteran.  He is preceded in death by wife, Lorene Brogan; parents, Palmer and Genette (Cosby) Brogan. He is survived by son, Rick Brogan of Jacksboro;...