All Obituaries

Betsy “Betty” M. Hollifield, age 79, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021.  She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed yard work, gardening, her dogs, her cat, and working at “Golden Girls” restaurant. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Everette Hollifield; parents, Lonzo and Sally Kennedy; sons, William Alfred Hollifield, Danny Ray Hollifield, and Randy Hollifield. She is survived by daughter, Brenda Sue West and husband Dennis of Caryville; brothers,...

Bobbie Sue Parker, age 72, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021.  She was of the Church of God faith. She enjoyed planting flowers, gardening, working jigsaw puzzles, shopping, and being outdoors. She is preceded in death by her parents, Estel and Mae Chadwell Jones; infant son Daniel Parker; granddaughter Rebecca Parker; brothers, Lonnie Jones, Wayne Jones, Charles Henry Jones; sisters, Shirley Market, Jeraldine Steakley, Mildred Fuhrer, Clara Jane Jones, Loralee Spradlin, and Edna...

Robert Kennedy, a loving husband and father, age 76 of Jacksboro, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 after a lengthy battle with health issues. He was born on June 17, 1944. Robert was an avid outdoorsman, that enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and grandchildren. Easter holds a special meaning for Robert, as he recounts Easter morning, years ago when he became a member of the family of God. In his younger years this led to sharing the...

Flossie Mae Ayers Walden, known to most as “Granny,” age 95, of Stinking Creek, Tennessee, received her heavenly reward on April 3, 2021. She placed her faith in God who brought her through incredible challenges and blessed her with long life and a loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hansford Luther Walden, who died in a coal mining accident when she was 34 years old. But with strength from the Lord, she raised her six children and set an incredible example...

Thomas Cecil Leach was born September 9, 1933 in Habersham, Tennessee and died on April 2, 2021. He was the son of William E. and Nannie Huddleston Leach. Cecil, as he was known to everyone in the years before he went into the Army, grew up in the Stinking Creek community of Campbell County, Tennessee. He spent two years in the Army during the Korean era, stationed in Japan. He was always very proud to have served his country and was rarely seen without his “Korea Era Veteran”...

John C. (J.C.) Williams went home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2021. He worked for the Campbell County Highway Department where he retired after 38 years. He attended Ford Town Baptist Church of LaFollette. JC was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed working on his farm and being outdoors but must of all he loved spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Williams, and Annie (Vinsant) Williams; brothers Burgin, Harvey, and Oscar...

Randy Bell, age 48 of LaFollette, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. He was born to the late Harold Bell and Edith Earlene (Archer) Bell on July 5, 1972. He enjoyed doing mechanical work, music, staying busy, and his dog Boogie. He was employed by Shot Crete Contractors. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Danny Bell; sisters Joyce Powers, Sherry Jones, and Terry Renee Chrisman. He is survived by his daughter Anesha Bell of Jacksboro; sons Timmy Bell...

Peggy Lee Green, age 60 of LaFollette, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. She was born on April 6, 1960. Peggy enjoyed four wheeling, fishing, hiking, camping, ginseng hunting, going on cruises, and spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her father Roy Green Sr. and her brothers Danny Ray Green and Henry Wilhoit Jr. She is survived by fiancé Saul Bryant; her loving mother Dorothy Faye; son Roy Green III, whom she raised; brothers Roy Lee Green Jr, Ricky...

  Ruby Daugherty, age 80 of Caryville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 27, 2021. She was born on May 7, 1940 to the late Wayne Daugherty and Maggie (Thomas) Daugherty. Ruby enjoyed going to the lake, especially on the boat. She also enjoyed riding in the mountains, working in her flowers, and spending time with her family, especially her great granddaughter Aliyah. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister Hazel Goins and niece Sherry...

Earl David “Tank” Martin Jr., age 50, passed away Saturday March 27, 2021.  He is preceded in death by his parents Earl David Martin Sr. and Lois Leffew Martin He is survived by brother Chris Martin and wife Amy of Jacksboro; nephews, Cory, Ben, and Will Martin all of Jacksboro and host of family and friends. Services will be announced at a future date. The family has entrusted the care of Earl David “Tank” Martin to Martin Wilson Funeral Home “Where...