All Obituaries

Larry Ray Harness, age 70 of Caryville, passed away at his home on Friday, October 19, 2018. He was born in Caryville on October 14, 1948. Larry was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Red Ash Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by parents, Leamon and Sallie (McGhee) Harness; and his loving wife of 36 years, June Harness. Larry is survived by his sister, Margaret Terry and husband Danny of Elk Valley; companion, Barbara Sharp of Jacksboro; children, Melinda and Clarence Rose of...

Cynthia E. Puckett, age 56 of Madisonville, Tennessee departed this life Thursday, October 18, 2018.  She was loving wife of 33 years, Mom of three, and a devoted Nana to eight special grandchildren.  Cynthia enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by father William Hicks. She is survived by husband Michael Shannon Puckett Sr. of Madisonville, Tennessee; son Michael Shannon Puckett Jr. & wife Jessica of Germany;...

Leslie Ann (Hill) Carroll, age 33 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord Thursday, October 17, 2018.  She was a member of Glade Springs Baptist Church.  Leslie enjoyed being with friends and family. She is preceded in death by grandparents Lawrence and June Hill and grandfather, Paul Humphrey. She is survived by parents Lisa and Steve Humphrey of LaFollette and Tracy Hill of LaFollette; children Corbin, Bailey, and Andrew; brothers Travis Hill, Josh Hill, and Mason Humphrey,...

Conner Clay Lane, age 13 of Jacksboro, surrounded by his family, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, October 16, 2018.  He was a member of Cumberland View Baptist Church.  Conner enjoyed U.T. football, soccer, running cross country, and hunting.  He has touched so many lives with his courageous battle with brain cancer.  Everyone loved Conner and his big smile. He is preceded in death by grandfather Ralph Lane. Conner is survived by his loving parents, Curtis and...

Ada Leigh Moore was born sleeping peacefully on October 9th, 2018 after having already been welcomed home by her Heavenly Father. She was absolutely beautiful and is loved greatly by her entire family. She was greeted in Heaven by grandmother, Rita Sue Moore; great grandparents, Rev. Roy and Sue Moore; great grandfathers, Delmer Smith and Glenn Lynch; great grandparents Rev. Dan and Mary Daugherty. She is survived by parents, Scott and Mary Moore; brother, Jonah Brassfield; sisters, Madison...

Hazel Russell Parks, age 86 of LaFollette departed this life Monday, October 8, 2018.  She was a loving mother and grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  She also loved attending World Harvest Church in Caryville.   Hazel never met a stranger and enjoyed making people laugh.  She is preceded in death by late husband Robert Parks and first husband Edward Hoyt Russell; son Everett Russell; daughter Shirley Scott; parents Arlie and Emma...

Martha Louise Lawson, age 87 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord Saturday, October 6, 2018.  She was member of First Independent Missionary Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by husband Hobart Lawson; parents Merlie and Phoebe (Lawson) Young; brother Elmer Young. She is survived by daughters Shelby Bolinger and Linda Sue Carroll, both of Lafollette; sisters Betty Brewer of Speedwell and Barbara Lunsford of North Carolina; grandson Johnny Carroll. Family and friends will...

Earl G. “Big Earl” Wilson, age 78 of Jacksboro went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, October 2, 2018.  He was born June 23, 1940 to the late Henderson and Stella (Meredith) Wilson, and the grandson of Maggie Hubbard, whom he loved dearly.  Earl worked for TVA for 19 years and at Caryville/Jacksboro Utilities until January 2018.  He was Deacon and adult Sunday School teacher at Hillcrest Baptist Church. Earl loved to fish, bird watch, travel, watch sports, and...

Margaret “Peggy” (Lincoln) Cooper, age 90 of LaFollette departed this life Tuesday, September 25, 2018.  She was of the Baptist Faith and a member of Grantsboro Baptist Church.  She enjoyed canning, sewing, reading, flowers, and spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by husband Raymond Cooper; parents Purd John and Elsie (Snyder) Lincoln; brothers Russell, Robert, and William Lincoln; sisters Mildred Ferguson, Lillian Hickman, Betty Lee Lincoln, and...

Effie Lee Goins, age 94 of LaFollette departed this life Monday, September 24, 2018.  She was a loving mother and grandmother.  Effie enjoyed attending church, listening to gospel music, and preaching.  She is preceded in death by husband Hubert Goins; parents Charlie and Lula (Hubbard) Ivey; brothers Joe, Troy, Luther, Jay, and George Ivey; sisters Mande Miller, Ann Ivey, and Ethel Ivey. She is survived by daughter Bessie Lee & husband George of LaFollette;...