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LaFollette, TN Obituaries

Frances Jean Roberts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Danny Eugene Wilson

Danny Eugene Wilson

Mar 27, 2026

Danny Eugene Wilson, born on November 1, 1954, passed away on March 27, 2026, at LaFollette Medical Center. He was a man who loved fishing, playing golf, and was an avid Tennessee Vols fan.

He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Claude and Carol (Moelling) Wilson, as well as his brothers, Steve and Kelly Wilson.

Danny is survived by his...

Peggy Lou Walden

Peggy Lou Walden

Mar 25, 2026

Peggy Walden, age 84 of Duff, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Methodist Medical Center. She was a member of Wynn Community Church. Peggy was born July 10, 1941, in Gallia County, Ohio to the late Wes and Nancy Nibert.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Virgil (Bill) Walden; granddaughter Kelcey Bolton;...

Richard "Rick" Neil Nelson

Richard "Rick" Neil Nelson

Mar 23, 2026

Richard “Rick” Neil Nelson, age 82, born in Chapmanville, WV, departed this life while surrounded by his family on March 23, 2026. He was a loving husband of 61 years, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, gardener, and enjoyed anything to do with the outdoors. Rick very much enjoyed spending time with his family, especially...

Eddie Bruce

Eddie Bruce

Mar 23, 2026

Eddie Bruce age 82 of LaFollette, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026. He was born on November 16, 1943, to the late Tom and Evelyn Pyles Bruce. Eddie was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. He loved playing golf, fishing, turkey shoots, and going on road trips, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his...

Dena Sue Goodman

Dena Sue Goodman

Mar 22, 2026

Dena Sue Goodman, age 83 of Jacksboro, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at LaFollette Health and Rehab Center. She was born on May 27, 1942. Dena was a loving wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and sister. She was saved at a very young age, and belonged to Vasper Baptist Church for many years. Dena loved working with...

Raymond Guy Vangelder Jr.

Raymond Guy Vangelder Jr.

Mar 21, 2026

Raymond Guy Vangelder Jr., age 80 of Wenatchee, Washington, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at LaFollette Medical Center. He was born on October 4, 1945, to the late Raymond Vangelder Sr. and Lily McCarver Vangelder. Raymond spent his early years in Cashmere, WA on a small family farm, then in 1950 his family moved to Leavenworth, WA. He...

Scott Heatherly

Scott Heatherly

Mar 16, 2026

Jesse Scott Heatherly, age 63 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 16, 2026, at Parkwest Medical Center. He was born on February 25, 1963, to the late John Boy Heatherly and Betty (Comer) Heatherly. Scott was a member of Long Hollow Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family, especially...

Helen Christine Ridenour

Helen Christine Ridenour

Mar 16, 2026

It is with great sadness that Helen (Virgie) Christine Nelson Ridenour who was born July 15, 1935, to the late Virgil M. and Sophia Weaver Nelson went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday March 16, 2026 at The Cumberland Village Nursing Home with her loving granddaughter and caregiver Amanda Reynolds by her side. When she entered...

Matthew Ryan Bolton

Matthew Ryan Bolton

Mar 12, 2026

On Thursday, March 12, 2026, Rev. Matthew Ryan Bolton, 43, Pastor of Friendship Community Church of Stinking Creek was carried away by a host of Heavenly Angels forever to dwell with his Heavenly Father. Matthew was a Sergeant with the Morgan County Jail, President of Truth in Love Ministries, and he enjoyed fishing, hiking, four wheeling, and going on adventures.

Matthew...

Arnold George Artress

Arnold George Artress

Mar 12, 2026

Arnold “Arnie” George Artress, age 89 of LaFollette, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at LaFollette Medical Center surrounded by his family, He was born on June 27, 1936. Arnie enjoyed fishing and bird watching.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Linda Kaye Artress; daughter Melissa Elizabeth Younce; and brother Dale Artress.

Arnie is survived by his grandson...

Rita Marie Russell

Rita Marie Russell

Mar 2, 2026

Rita Marie Russell age 80 of Andersonville, passed away on Monday March 2, 2026, at her home. She was born on August 31, 1945, to the late Oral and Rachel Rutherford. Rita loved gardening in her flower beds, cleaning up her yard, and being outside. She also enjoyed cooking, sewing, and being with her family.

In addition to her parents, she...

Robbie Woods

Robbie Woods

Feb 26, 2026

Robbie Woods, age 60 of LaFollette, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at his home. He was born on November 26, 1965, to the late James Henry Woods and Aada Mae (Longmire) Woods. He enjoyed fishing, riding bicycles, going to flea markets, carving wood, watching the birds, and spending time with his family.

 In addition to his parents, he is...

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