All Obituaries

Tabitha Georgia Markley, age 47 of LaFollette, passed away on October 17, 2019.  She enjoyed crocheting, animals, and doing crafts. She attended New Life Ministries Church.  Tabitha loved her kids very much.   She is preceded in death by her Brother Bradley Huling.   She is survived by her husband Brian James Markley of LaFollette, mother Linda Huling & husband Benny of LaFollette, father Ray Lane & wife Annette of Clinton, son Adam Markley of LaFollette,...

Helen Louise Rose, age 84 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord Thursday, October 17, 2019.  She was a member of Grape Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe, Michigan.  Helen enjoyed music and dancing. She is preceded in death by husband Marvin J. Rose, parents Robert and Laura (Moss) Barnes, brother Raymond Barnes. She is survived by daughter Laura Hurst & husband Michael of LaFollette, brother Damon Barnes of Michigan, sisters Christine Fraczkowski of Maryland and Pat...

Glenn Edward Ayers, age 79 of LaFollette departed this life Tuesday, October 15, 2019.  He was of the Baptist faith and attended Emmanuel Baptist Church.  Glenn was a United States Navy Veteran. He is preceded in death by son David Ayers, parents Jerry and Dollie (Blackard) Ayers, brothers Jerry, Ronnie, and DW Ayers. He is survived by wife Alice Faye (Summers) Ayers of LaFollette, sons Roger & wife Stephanie (Price) Ayers of Vonore, Anthony Ayers of Johnson City, several...

Marsha Lee Wilson, age 54 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019.  She was of the Baptist faith. There are no services planned for Marsha at this time.  The family has entrusted the care of Marsha Lee Wilson to Martin Wilson Funeral Home “Where families matter most”

Karl Heinz Schulz, Jr., of LaFollette departed this life Monday, October 7, 2019.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  He enjoyed cooking and teaching his family how to cook.  He also loved to fish, gardening, birdwatching, and all things outdoors.  He is preceded in death by 1st wife Anna Ruth Marlow and 2nd wife Janice Marlow Engle, son Eugene Neal Schulz, parents Karl Heinz Schulz, Sr. and Grete Bales Schulz.  He is survived by...

Tommy Jones, age 62 of LaFollette departed this life Monday, October 1, 2019.  He was a loving husband, brother, and uncle.  He enjoyed spending time in the mountains with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by parents Elmer and Sharlene (Wilson) Jones, brothers Paul, Ray, and Bobby Jones. He is survived by wife Elizabeth “Betty” (Meadows) Jones of LaFollette, brother Johnny Jones of LaFollette, sister Margie Reed of Flat Hollow, and special friend April...

Mary Juanita Overton, age 89, of Jacksboro passed away on Friday September 27, 2019. Heaven gained another Angel, Juanita went  home to be with her loving husband of 67 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and nieces and nephews, whom she loved very much. Juanita was a member of West Elkton Baptist Church in Ohio.   Preceded in death by husband Jim Overton, infant son Michael James Overton, mother Lula Vititoe, brothers Clyde and Alvin,...

RB Woodard, age 95 of Jacksboro went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 25, 2019.  He was a member of First Baptist Caryville Church.  He was a Mason and a Shriner for over 50 years. RB drove children and their families to Children’s Hospital in Cincinnati.  He was a highly decorated World War II Veteran and received two Bronze Stars while serving in the Philippines.  He is preceded in death by parents Charlie and Emma (May) Woodard, and brother Howard...

Clifford Wayne  Steakley, age 38 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019.  He enjoyed doing yard work and being outside.  Clifford loved being with his family and friends living life to the fullest. He is preceded in death by mother Linda Steakley and brother Jeffrey Steakley,  grandparents Jack and Cora Steakley, Clifford and Lula Gross.. He is survived by father John Steakley of LaFollette, brothers Elbert Steakley of Oklahoma, Johnny Steakley of...

Donald “Don” Dewain Baird, Sr., age 85 of Jacksboro passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019.  He enjoyed collecting coins, knifes, going to flea markets, and flowers.  Don was an avid talker that didn’t allow you to get a word in.  He also enjoyed football and basketball, especially Tennessee Vols.  Don was a United States Army Veteran. He is preceded in death by wife Joyce Ann Baird, parents Andrew and Glenna Baird, and brother Delbert Harrison Baird...