All Obituaries

  Jennifer Lynn (Duncan) McCullah, age 34 of Jacksboro departed this life Monday, August 13, 2018.  She was a loving companion of 14 years to Roger Jonah Marlow.  Jennifer was a loving mother.  She enjoyed reading, doing crafts, and attending church. She is preceded in death by mother Jeanie Duncan Smiddy. She is survived by daughter Alexis McCullah of Stinking Creek; brother Dustin Smiddy of LaFollette; grandparents Raymond and Doris Duncan of LaFollette; host of...

John Leonard Ferguson, age 81, of Jacksboro passed away on Saturday August 11, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his family.  He was of the Christian Faith.  John enjoyed telling jokes, making people laugh and reminiscing, he loved spending time with his children and his grandchildren. He served in the United States Army.   Preceded in death by Parents; Leonard J. and Agnes Blankenship Ferguson, Grandson, Noah Seibers, Sister; Maxie Kitts.   Survived by wife of 52 years...

Addisyn Grace Shetterly, age 9, of Jacksboro passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Addi was a member of Woodlake Baptist Church, she enjoyed cheering, playing soccer, basketball, dancing and singing, especially in church.   Survived by Parents; Daren and Lenette Shetterly of Jacksboro, Brother: Christian”Bubbie” Shetterly of Jacksboro, Grandparents; Pat and Paul Shetterly of Caryville, Roger and Susie Daugherty of Richlands, VA and Linda Daugherty of Jacksboro, Uncles;...

Linda Lee Johnson, age 54, of Jacksboro went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday August 7, 2018.  She enjoyed attending and working with the youth at Fundamental Missionary Baptist Church where she was a Faithful Member for over 13 years. Linda was a loving mother, sister and friend to many, she enjoyed cooking and baking and never meet a stranger, she was Artistic.   Preceded in death by Parents; Noah Solomon Johnson and Yvonne Dykes, half-brother, Coleman Brady...

William H. “Bill” Malicoat, age 93 of White Oak, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, August 6th, 2018 at his home surrounded by family and friends. Bill was born June 14th, 1925 to the late Will and Nellie (Smiddy) Malicoat. Bill was a faithful Christian and servant of the Lord. He was a member and deacon of the Little White Oak Baptist Church. Bill was the oldest charter member of the church ever since January 13th, 1963. Every Sunday Bill would take...

Mary Elizabeth Ayers, age 75, born on July 23, 1943 in LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Saturday August 4, 2018. Mary was a faithful wife of 55 years and was married on November 2, 1963, to James (Jay) Walter Ayers. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.   Preceded in death by, Parents; Byge and Ruth Hampton, Sister, Georgia Roberts, Father and Mother in law, James and Pauline...

Paul Lawrence Goodman, age 79 of Jacksboro went home to be with the Lord Thursday, August 2, 2018.  He was of the Baptist faith and a faithful member of Vasper Baptist Church.  Paul was a loving husband of 60 years, loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by parents Lawrence and Zora (Daugherty) Goodman; brother Archie Goodman; sisters Pauline Shown, Irene Goodman, and...

Helen Francis Rutherford (Johns), age 84, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2018 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born in Coal Creek, TN on October 24, 1933. Helen grew up in a loving home raised by grandmother Fannie Dyer and uncle William Dyer. She was of the Methodist faith and very involved with the church community. Helen worked for many years at the Globe Drugstore, Holiday Inn and Museum of Appalachia until she retired to take care of her ailing uncle Bill. Helen...

Daniel Sanders, age 80, of LaFollette passed away on Saturday July 28, 2018. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Mr. Sanders was a Merchant Marine,  he loved gardening and mowing. Preceded in death by wife, Eva Sanders, parents, Fred and Astria Roach Sanders,  brother Fred Sanders, Jr. sisters Elizabeth Sanders and Betty Jo Myers. Survived by sons Stanley Bostic and wife Tamra , Bill Sanders, Terry Sanders and wife Janice, Tony Sanders and wife Lisa all of...

Janice Marian Smith Teague, born September 28, 1931 in Westbourne, TN. passed away July 27, 2018 in LaFollette nursing home at age 86.  She was a member of Speedwell Academy Baptist Church.  Janice grew up in the Eagan, TN community where she completed elementary school.  She graduated from Jellico High and earned her master’s degree in education from Union College in Barbourville, KY.  She taught in Campbell County over 31 years; her last school was Valley View...