Patricia "Pat" Ludena Branam
Jun 20, 2026
Patricia “Pat” Ludena Branam, age 61, passed away on Saturday June 20, 2026. She was born on July 13, 1964, to the late James Wright Hunley and Rachel Bryant Hunley. Pat loved making flower arrangements, gardening, spoiling her grandchildren, playing with her dogs, and taking pictures. Pat was a dedicated nurse for more than 20 years.
In addition to her parents,...
Lisa Marie Smallwood
Jun 17, 2026
Lisa Marie Smallwood, age 50 of LaFollette, passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. She was born on May 25, 1976, to the late Willie Acres and JoAnn (Roberts) Acres. Lisa was a recreational gardener who loved spending time with her grandkids, sleeping, cigarettes, and going to Norris Lake.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...
Troy Hancock
Jun 7, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Troy Hancock on June 7, 2026, at the age of 73.
Born on March 12, 1953, to the late Jack Daniel Hancock and Ethel (Smith) Hancock in Gainesville, Florida. He and his wife Rainey (Jones) Hancock resided in Bell, Florida they attended New Hope Baptist Church...
Trevor Blue Medley
Jun 5, 2026
Trevor Blue Medley, age 53, departed this life on Friday, June 5, 2026. He was born on August 7, 1972, to the late Bobby and Faye Medley.
He is survived by his son, Dallas Medley of Florida; sisters Patricia Siwinski and husband Michael of Caryville and Sharon Slover and husband Mitch of Jacksboro; brothers, Damon Medley and wife Jaimie of Knoxville,...
Darrell W. Chinn
Jun 3, 2026
Darrell W. “The Tater Guy” Chinn, 61, Rockcastle Road, Cadiz, KY passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at his home of natural causes.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at Greater Cumberland Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Edes officiating. Burial will follow in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West with full military honors. Lamb Funeral Home...
Rosie Lee Nash
May 21, 2026
Rosie Lee Nash age 75 of LaFollette passed away on Thursday May 21, 2026 at the U.T. Medical Center of Knoxville. She was born September 27, 1950 in Speedwell to the late Horace and Nancy (Norton) Williford. Rosie was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church where she loved attending and reading her bible. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, hiking and...
Marlene Quirk
May 21, 2026
Marlene Quirk age 75 of LaFollette went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday May 21, 2026. She was born October 21, 1950, in LaFollette to the late Delmar and Katie (Hatmaker) Wilson. Marlene was a member of Murrayville Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers Jerry Wayne...
Frankie Louise Mays (Rutherford)
May 20, 2026
Frankie Louise Mays (Rutherford), age 87 of Jacksboro, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Turkey Creek Medical Center. She was born on July 11, 1938, to the late Sam William Rice and Pearlie Mae (Evans) Wilson. Frankie loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and loved sharing his gospel with everyone she met,...
Steve Goins
May 19, 2026
Steve Goins, age 70 of LaFollette, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Cumberland Village Nursing Home. He was born on November 6, 1955, to the late Oscar and Opal (Harber) Goins. Steve loved spending time with his family, friends, and his dog Daisy.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son Christopher Lynn Wills...
Bill Hatfield
May 19, 2026
Bill Hatfield, age 71 of LaFollette, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at his home. He was born on May 3, 1955, to the late John Hatfield and Nina (Goins) Hatfield. Bill was a member of West LaFollette Church for many years and enjoyed fishing and going to flea markets. He also loved Tennessee Vol football and basketball.
In addition...
Arvil Ward
May 18, 2026
Arvil Ward, age 76, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026. Born in Kentucky to Arthur and Zelma Ward, Arvil lived a life filled with love, laughter, devotion, and unwavering strength. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend whose presence left a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to know him. To his family, he was...
Georgia Vollena Brandenburg
May 13, 2026
Georgia Vollena Brandenburg, age 92, of Stinking Creek, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Born on December 23, 1933, Vollena lived 92 beautiful years filled with faith, family, and love.
Vollena, lovingly known as Mamaw Brandenburg, was born and raised in Stinking Creek and attended Flat Rock School and Stinking Creek School. She worked for many...
Frances Jean Roberts
May 10, 2026
Frances Jean Roberts, age 76 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 1, 1950, to the late Bobby and Mary Betty (Durham) Jewell. Frances loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and loved witnessing, providing care for others, and she...
Floetta Byrge
May 7, 2026
Floetta Byrge, age 83, of Lafollette passed away on May 7, 2026. She was born on May 17, 1942 to the late O. D. and Lula Byrge Ford. She was a loving mother and grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her children, especially Shannon, and her family and friends. She enjoyed attending High Street Baptist Church where she was a...
Alice Faye Boshears
May 3, 2026
Alice Faye Boshears, age 88, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Tennova LaFollette Health and Rehab surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 26, 1937, to the late Otis “Spot” and Minnie McGhee Shetterly. Faye was a faithful member of Woodlake Baptist Church for more than 40 years. She was a renowned seamstress and enjoyed...
Billy E. Gibson
Apr 28, 2026
Billy Everette Gibson, born on December 8, 1946, passed away on April 28, 2026, at Cumberland Village Health and Rehab. His life was marked by a deep appreciation for the simple pleasures of life particularly fishing, camping, and painting.
Billy’s journey was shaped by those family members and loved ones who preceded him in death: his wife Opal (Paul) Gibson, his...
Carolyn Sue "Wallace" Bruce
Apr 26, 2026
Carolyn Sue (Wallace) Bruce, age 72 of Andersonville, passed away at home on April 26, 2026. She was born on December 22, 1953, to the late Ulis Wallace and Anges (Poore) Wallace. She was a member of Grace Point Baptist Church in Clinton. Carolyn enjoyed going to yard sales and looking at antiques.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded...
Kenneth Michael Warren
Apr 22, 2026
Kenneth Michael Warren, age 55 of Jacksboro passed away on April 22, 2026. He was of the Baptist faith. Kenneth enjoyed riding his side by side, fishing, riding motorcycles, hunting, shooting his guns, bird watching, being with his family, and driving a truck for Westside Trucking.
Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Gwendolyn Wilson Warren.
He is survived...
Connie Reneman
Apr 7, 2026
Connie (Walden) Reneman, age 82 of LaFollette, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Cumberland Village Nursing Home. She was born on March 27, 1944. Connie enjoyed going to yard sales and going to church.
She is preceded in death by her parents Forster and Annabell Garrett Walden; her loving husband Steve Reneman; brothers Andrew Walden, Roland Walden, David Walden;...
Ramona Ann Brown
Apr 4, 2026
Ramona Ann Brown, age 65, flew to Heaven to join her beloved Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Born and raised in Pineville, KY, Mona (as friends and family called her) was an incredibly smart, ambitious, Christian woman who went on to create a beautiful life for herself and her family in Grapevine, Texas.
Mona loved the...
