All Obituaries

Howard N. McFarr, age 80 of Speedwell, passed away at his home on Friday, May 26, 2023. He was born on August 26, 1942, to the late Robert McFarr and Annie Laura Jerningan.  Howard was a Veteran of the Navy and was also involved in the Mason of the Scottish Rite, Shriner’s, and Mended Hearts of Cookeville. He is survived by his loving wife Barbara “Blanton” McFarr; brother Raymond McFarr; sisters Rose Barton and Rebecca St. Lauent; and a host of other relatives and...

Pamela Keathley, age 64 of LaFollette, took her trip to Heaven on Thursday, May 25th, 2023. Pamela was a proud registered nurse, who loved taking care of others. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rev. William and Jean Hicks; brother, Mike Hicks; sister, Valerie Ayers. Pamela is survived by her son, Eric Keathley of Oliver Springs; sisters, Dawn Maddox of Stockbridge, Georgia and Freda Bowling of LaFollette; she also has a heartfelt daughter, Brittany Ezell and her three sons of...

Margaret Miller Graham, age 76 of Duff, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at LaFollette Health and Rehab. She was born on September 27,1946 to the late George Miller and Mossie (Swaney) Miller. Margaret was a member of Duff Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening, crocheting, reading, and coloring.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother George Edward Miller.She is survived by her sister Dorothy Meredith and husband Marshall of Caryville, and several nieces,...

Nathanael Andrew Seiber, age 29 of Rocky Top, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023 at his home. He was born on April 14, 1994. Nathanael enjoyed fishing, working on cars, playing with his kids, listening to music, and planting flowers with his mother. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Marshall and Faye Seiber and Marie Ward. He is survived by his parents Rodney and Cheryl Seiber of Rocky Top; wife Kaitlyn Seiber of Rocky Top; daughters Addisynn and Addilynn Seiber; Grandfather...

Mary Belle “White” Hubbard, age 86 of Jacksboro, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 20, 2023. She was born on July 15, 1936 to the late Claude White and Thelma “Sparks” White. Mary was a loving wife of 60 years and sister that enjoyed spending time with her family. She also enjoyed going to church when she was able at Stanfield Church of God and working in her flowers was her pride and joy. In Addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...

Benny Ray Dykes, age 55,  of LaFollette departed this life on Friday May 19, 2023.  He was of  the Baptist Faith,  Benny was a loving husband of 37 years,  loving father and grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family, Benny also loved hunting, fishing, and working with his hands building things. Preceded in death by father Winford Dykes. Survived by wife Tina Dykes of LaFollete  mother Frankie Dykes Green and stepdad Lester Green, sons Benjamin...

Michael Lee Lindsey Sr., age 52 of Jacksboro, departed this life on Friday, May 19, 2023 at his home. He was born on January 3, 1971. Michael was a father that loved his kids, and was also a loving son, brother, and nephew. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, kayaking, anything to do with the outdoors, music, and sports. He is preceded in death by his sister Elizabeth Duncan Lindsey. He is survived by his parents John Lindsey and Delores “Lois” (Duncan) Lindsey; grandmother Cora Lea...

Verna Kirkpatrick, age 93 of Jacksboro, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at her home. She was born on August 9, 1929 to the late Willie Couch and Juda (Cornett) Couch. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Orie Kirkpatrick; daughters Oneda Gough, Marie Nesko, and Carolyn Cox; sister Bessie Blair; and brothers Kelly Couch, Kenny Couch, and Johnny Couch. She is survived by her daughters Kathy Compton and Jack of Dayton, Judy McPherson and Randy of Dayton,...

  Anna Bea Bailey, age, 90 of Pioneer, Tn passed away on Saturday May 13, 2023. She was of the Church of God Faith.  Anna enjoyed flowers, fishing, being outdoors and gardening, she loved her family very much, especially spending time with her grandchildren and her great grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents Dewey and Mossie (Pierce) Bolinger, brothers Jackie, Lee, Howard, Roy and James (Hunk), sisters Gertie, Dolly, Edna and Francis, sons Mike Bailey, and David Scott...

Roger Dale Talley, Sr., age 70, passed away on Monday May, 1, 2023. He enjoyed old cars, motorcycles, and being on the lake.  Roger is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Mattie Claiborne Talley; brothers, Jerry Allen Talley and Thomas Talley; and sister, Arlene Talley. He is survived by his son, Roger Talley, Jr. of LaFollette; brother, Eugene Talley of Asheville, NC; sisters, Susan Talley of LaFollette, Darlene Richardson of Andersonville, Gloria Hatfield of Florida, and Linda...