All Obituaries

Artie Jane Walker, age 63 of LaFollette departed this life Thursday, June 13, 2019 after an extended battle with cancer.  She was a loving wife of 37 years.  She loved teaching children, which she did for 34 years with Campbell County School System at West LaFollette and Jacksboro.  She also enjoyed traveling to England and Hawaii and loved spending time with her friends and family. She is preceded in death by parents Jasper and Dorothy (Campbell) Singleton. She is survived...

Ernest “Ernie” Scott Stoneman, age 49 of Caryville passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019.  He enjoyed going to the shooting range, talking on the CB Radio, and driving to Sturgis, North Dakota.  Ernie was a truck driver for Cardinal Logistics.  He is preceded in death by parents Calvin Scott "Scotty" and Mary Elizabeth (Allen) Stoneman. He is survived by children Cheyenne, Dakota, and Dallas Stoneman, brother James Madison & wife Julie of Caryville,...

Barbara Ellen Cote, age 65 of Lafollette passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019.   No services planned at this time. Barbara's guestbook may be viewed at martinwilsonfuneralhome.com The family has entrusted the care of Barbara Cote to Martin Wilson Funeral Home "Where families matter most"

Gracie Marie Owens was born sleeping in the arms of Jesus Sunday, June 2, 2019. She is preceded in death by grandmother Rebecca Owens. She is survived by parents Chuck and Kahla Owens of Jacksboro, brother Bryson Owens of Jacksboro, grandparents Richard and Joyce Jones, and Charles Owens Sr. Several aunts, uncles, cousins, and relatives. Visitation will be 10-11 AM Monday, June 10, 2019 in the chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home. Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 AM. Gracie’s...

Donald “Donnie” Lee Kitts, Jr., age 52 of Knoxville, formerly of LaFollette went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Sunday, June 2, 2019.  He attended LaFollette Church of God.  Donnie was a loving brother, uncle, and son that enjoyed traveling, loved Tennessee Volunteers and Chicago Cubs.  He was chairman of the LaFollette Beautification Board since 2003.  It was his passion to help beautify his home town of LaFollette. He is preceded in death...

Jeffrey Ray Morris, age 51 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019. He is preceded in death by father Donald Joe Morris and grandmother Gladys Morris. He is survived by mother Cecile Morris of LaFollette, stepfather Dosey Hatfield, brothers Don Morris Jr. of Clinton, Roger Morris of Holyoke, Massachusetts, Kelly Morris of East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, sister Jodi Nutting of Westfield, Massachusetts, special friend Lisa Smith.  A host of nieces, nephews, and...

Patricia Gail “Suzie” Heatherly, age 64 of Caryville departed this life Sunday, May 26, 2019.  She was a loving mother, grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family.  She loved camping, spending time our doors gardening and watching birds. She is preceded in death by husband Millard George “Goober” Heatherly, parents Bill Madison and Esther (Broyles) Madison, brother Roger Madison, Donnie Madison, and Ronnie Madison. She is survived by son Mark...

Patricia Ann Prim, age 72 of Jacksboro, departed this life on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at her residence. She was born July 29, 1946 in Monroe, Michigan to the late Orville Preston and Ruby Carter Withrow. Patricia enjoyed traveling, her grandchildren, and watching her grandson wrestle. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband, Roy Prim; brother, Skip Withrow; and sister, Bobbie Carter. Patricia is survived by her son, Preston Prim and wife, Gloria of Jacksboro; sister,...

Brenda Kay Long, age 67 of Riverside, Ohio passed away Friday, May 24, 2019. She was born November 2, 1951 in Fairborn, Ohio, the daughter of the late Abraham and Kathleen Coleman Jr. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Harvey Coleman. Brenda is survived by her husband, Richard Long; children, Michelle Tackett (Brian Pressnell), Sonya (Tim) Dunn, Nicole (Jeff) Knudsen, Shawn (Jennifer) Oren; 14 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; brother, Abraham (Penny)...

Ralph Wilburn Christian, 92 passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 at his home in Jacksboro after battling a long illness. Mr. Christian was born on the November 28, 1926 in Morehead, Kentucky.  He married Virginia Louise Rhoden on July 24, 1953, together they raised 4 children.  He retired to LaFollette, Tennessee in the 70’s where he enjoyed many years of gardening, hunting, and fishing. He is preceded in death by son Wilbur J. Christian, parents Herb and Mammie Christian, 1...