All Obituaries

Michael Vincent Stacy, age 63 passed away on Thursday September 22, 2022. Michael loved to fish, watch football games, and build model cars. Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Beatrice Betz; and brother, Bruce Stacy. He is survived by his wife, Mickie Jo Stacy; father and step-mother George and Dora Stacy; step-son, Jody Lake; step-daughters, Katrina lake and Breanna Goodrow; brothers, Rob and Joel Stacy; sisters, Kathy Lake, Sue Dockter, and Kim Cordery; and a host of other...

Jennie Lee Martin, age 59 of Caryville, TN finished her journey on September 17, 2022. Jennie fought a long courageous battle with Lyme disease. Jennie had a great love for animals, especially her past family pets, beloved cats Misty and Bubba, as well as their German Shephard, Bear. She also, fed many neighborhood animals including her family of racoons. She is preceded in death by her father and mother Avery Shown and Elsie Shown Warman; and father-in-law Bud Martin. Jennie is survived...

Christy Joanne Bolton, age 55, went home to be with the Lord after an extended battle with cancer. She was a loving mother and grandmother that loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and children.   Christy is preceded in death by her parents, Hubert Bolton and Peggy Blankenship.   Survived by her son. Michael Bowlin and wife Brittany of Jacksboro; sisters, Cathy Rutherford and husband Marvin, Tammy Bolinger and husband Bo; grandchildren, Easton,...

Bonnie “Cate” Powell Gross, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, September 11 at the Shannondale Nursing Home in Knoxville.  Catie was born on May 31, 1938 in Jacksboro, Tennessee to parents Maynard Morris and Bonnie Magdalene Isley Powell. Catie was a Floral Designer for over 50 years in Monroe, Michigan and LaFollette, Tennessee.  She and her mentor Allan Powell did more weddings and funeral arrangements than you could even...

Mary Ellen Nelson, age 73 of Lenoir City went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at her home. She was born on November 21, 1948 to the late Charles and Margaret (Ellison) Goins.  Mary was a loving wife of 56 years, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, that enjoyed going to church and spending time with her family. She also enjoyed working in her garden, canning fruits and vegetables, and getting out and coming to see her sister. In addition to her...

John Milburn Wright John was born to Noel and Doris Wright October 31,1944. He passed away at Lafollette hospital on Sunday, September 11, 2022, after a brief illness. John was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Wright. John is survived by his daughter Tina and son Robbie, both of Dayton, Ohio, along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was also a beloved member of Joan's family who will cherish his memory and his devoted love for their mother and grandmother. John...

Bethel Baxter Broyles, age 88 of LaFollette, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at his home. He was born on February 17, 1934, to the late Estell Broyles and Sallie Leo (Carr) Broyles. Bethel enjoyed fishing and hunting.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son Bobby Gene Broyles; brother James Edward Broyles and Cecil Broyles; and sister Dora Jones. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Leona Broyles of LaFollette; sons James Broyles and Billy...

Lonnie Charles Blankenship, age 68 of Andersonville, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at Norris Health and Rehab. He was born on October 4, 1953 and was a member of Shield of Faith Community Church. Lonnie is preceded in death by his mother Elsie Blankenship.  He is survived by his loving devoted wife of 20 years, Marie Blankenship of Jacksboro; stepdaughter Rebecca Green of Columbus, Ohio; sister Sue Ayers of Jacksboro; and a host of other relatives and...

Francis Lucille Smith, age 88, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022. She was a beloved mother and grandmother   Preceded in death her husband Ralph Smith; parents James and Della Lee.    She leaves behind 2 daughters, Diane Shands and husband Everett of Arkansas; Debbie Mueller of Cincinnati, OH; brothers, Ewell Lee and George Lee of Lafollette, TN. 4 grandchildren Gail, Ashley, Edward, and Blake; and 5 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and many other...

Betty Gail Lyke, age 59 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at her home. She was born on June 21, 1963 to the late Gether and Cleo (Powell) McGlone. Betty was very outgoing person that enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, working at Valley View Elementary, and attending Calvary Baptist Church, where she was a member. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers Elmer, Ricky, Danny, and Randy McGlone; and sister...