All Obituaries

Kathy Jean Huddleston, age 69 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Mat 7, 2024 surrounded by family. Kathy enjoyed all sports, but her favorite was the Tennessee Vols. She was a member of First Independent Missionary Baptist Church. Kathy also enjoyed being with her family and attending her nieces and nephews’ sporting events. She is preceded in death by her father Raymond Huddleston; mother Violet Huddleston; brothers James Huddleston, Roger Huddleston, Raymond...

Billy Ray Lawson Sr. age 81 of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024. He was born on December 16, 1942, to the late Lee Lawson and Myrtle Lawson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Carlos Lawson; sisters Fayette Rutherford, Portia Jones, Patsy Massengill, and Deanna Lawson. Billy is survived by his brother Larry Lawson; daughter Tamara Maggard of Corbin, Ky; son Billy Ray Lawson Jr. of Knoxville; grandchildren Sidney Breeden, Riley Melton, and...

Thomas Jefferson Partin, age 74, passed away on Sunday May 5, 2024.  He was born on July 4, 1949 to the late Green and Rose Palmer Partin.  Thomas was a loving husband, father, grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family, he loved riding his motorcycle, camping, and anything to do with being outdoors. In addition to his parents, Thomas is preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy Sue Chadwell Partin; brothers, Green Partin Jr., Charles Partin, and Johnny Partin; and...

Jerry Wayne Steakley Sr. age 71 of Jellico, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024. He was born on April 26, 1953, to the late Jack Steakley and Cora (Perkey) Steakley. Jerry enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Geraldine Jones Steakley; his son Billy Joe Steakley; brothers Ronald Steakley, Jack Steakley, and Tommy Steakley. Jerry is survived by his son Jerry Wayne Steakley Jr. and Loretta of Harriman; brothers Hubert Steakley of...

Gerald Edward “Jerry” Phillips, age 84, departed this life on Friday May 3, 2024. He was born on September 1, 1939 to the late Lowell and Mary Oniel Phillips. Gerry loved CB radios, ham radios, fishing, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his parents, Jerry is preceded in death by his wife, Rita Faye Phillips; brothers, Robert Krumweide and John Krumweide. He is survived by his sons; Sam Phillips and wife Deborah of Jacksboro,...

Millee Ray Danielle Wright entered into the arms of Jesus on Friday, May 3, 2024. She was greeted in heaven by her grandfather, Larry Wright; her great grandparents, Raymond Harness and Mildred Brock and other relatives. Ones to remember Millee on earth is her mother, Brittany Wright; her father, Matt Brock; her sister Faith Wright; her brother, Dylan and Hunter Brock; her grandparents, Geneva and Jerry Killon, Kathy and Bob Alley, Tommy and Brenda Brock; her great grandmother, Tommye Sue...

Jerry Wayne Marlow, age 77, departed this life on Wednesday May 1, 2024. He was a loving husband of 58 years, father, grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved watching Tennessee Football, fishing, or just spending time outdoors. Jerry is preceded in death by his loving wife, Anna Louise Lovins Marlow; parents, Dee and Mary Eastridge Marlow; brothers Leslie “Les” Marlow, Thurman Marlow, Arlie Marlow, Herman Marlow, Woodrow...

Mary Francis Hatfield Lowe Siler , age 74, passed away on Monday April 29, 2024. She was born on January 17, 1950 to the late Hefferman and Clemmie Carroll Hatfield. Mary loved to cook, especially desserts like her banana pudding and peanut butter fudge. She also loved to camp, be outdoors, drinking coffee, and telling jokes. Her greatest love was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her brothers, Jack...

Joyce Carline “Jobie” Harness, age 77 of Jacksboro, departed this life on April 29, 2024. She was born March 23, 1947 in Caryville to the late Carl and Joyce Charlene Wyrick Harness. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Lynn Harness; siblings, Woody Harness, Lenda Harness, Brenda Harness, and Ella Beach Gross; father of her children, Glenn Marlow. Joyce is survived by her son Rodney “Ronnie” Harness and wife, Bobbie Sue; daughter, Jessica...

Chris Allen Thornsbury, age 56 of LaFollette, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Tennova Hospital of LaFollette. He was born on June 24, 1967. Chris was a loving husband, son, and father that loved working outside, landscaping, fishing, music, and spending time with family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father Donald Thornsbury; brother Steven Thornsbury; and mother-in-law Marcil McGhee. Chris is survived by his loving wife of 28 years Leona Thornsbury of LaFolette;...