Obituaries

Dec 13, 2024

Jessica "Sissy" Elaine Comer, age 40, passed away on Friday December 13, 2024. She was born on March 19, 1984 to Jessie Comer and Vivian Morris Comer. Jessica enjoyed camping, fishing, swimming, and pretty much anything to do with the lake.  She loved spending time with her family and friends.  She had a wonderful sense of humor....

Dec 13, 2024

Roscoe "Ross" Harmon Jr. age 88 formerly of LaFollette, Tennessee went home to be with Jesus on Friday, December 13, 2024. He was born February 26, 1936, in LaFollette to the late Roscoe Harmon Sr. and Gladys (Norman) Harmon. Roscoe attended Free Chapel in Gainesville, Georgia.  Ross loved hanging out with his family, playing cornhole with his...

Dec 12, 2024

Shirley Ailene Wilson age 93 of LaFollette, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at her home. She was born on June 4, 1931, to the late Delva Smith. Shirley loved her family with all her heart and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and...

Dec 10, 2024

Cynthia Kay "Sissy" (Slover) Housley age 74 of Clinton formerly of Jacksboro entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday December 10, 2024. She was born July 3, 1950, in Knoxville to the late Millard "Ham" Slover and Betty (Stansberry) Slover. Sissy loved playing the piano and going to Pine Ridge Baptist...

Dec 5, 2024

Don Allen McDaniel, age 78, of Jacksboro went home to be with the Lord on Thursday December 5, 2024. He was a member of Mt. Paran Church,  he was a loving husband of 53 years, a loving father, grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, he also loved to hunt, fish and cook...

Dec 4, 2024

Ralph Sutton, age 87, of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord and rejoined his wife of 68 years, Cordia Sutton on December 4, 2024.  He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather that enjoyed spending time in the woods, especially during deer hunting season.

In addition to his wife, Ralph is preceded in...

Dec 3, 2024

Clarence Ward age 82, of LaFollette was reunited with his loving wife and entered into presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at his earthly residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 17, 1942 in Caryville to the late Roba and Maudie McGhee Ward. Clarence went to Round...

Nov 30, 2024

Scottie Lee Watson, age 52 of LaFollette passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at his home. Preceded in death by his parents Clyde Sr. and Linda (Daugherty) Watson, and brother Clyde Watson Jr.

Survived by sister, Tonya Watson who cared for him in his last days, wife, Maria Testo Watson of LaFollette, daughters; Amanda...

Nov 30, 2024

Mary Magdalene "Maggie" Daugherty age 80 of Caryville entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday November 30, 2024. She was born August 26, 1944, in Clinchmore to the late Rev. Dan and Mary Seiber Daughtery. Maggie was a member of Central Baptist Church. She loved going to church and worshipping. Maggie...

Nov 28, 2024

Kenneth L. Smith, aged 62, passed away on November 28, 2024, in La Follette, TN. Born on January 29, 1962, Kenneth was a lifelong resident in Marion Kenneth dedicated over 20 years of his life to Jiffy Lube as a skilled technician, where his diligence and expertise were greatly valued by both colleagues and customers alike. He...

Nov 25, 2024

Margie White age 83 passed away on Monday November 25, 2024. She was born on March 9, 1941. Margie was a believer of God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

She was preceded in death by parents Jim and Mattie Turner Randolph; grandson James Horne, and son-in-law Henry Ivey and several brothers and sisters.

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Nov 24, 2024

Virginia Lee Wilburn Bolton, age 75 of Clinton, TN went home to be with the Lord on November 24, 2024. Virginia was born on February 24, 1949 in LaFollette, TN to the late Christine Branam Wilburn and Delmas Wilburn.

Virginia was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed thrifting, watching the Lady Vols, singing karaoke, bird...

Nov 23, 2024

Elijah Lin "Eli" Ayers age 16 of LaFollette, a young man full of life and a smile that would brighten your day, was brought into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday November 23, 2024. Eli was a member of Stinking Creek Baptist Church. He loved to hunt and fish. Eli's love for...

Nov 19, 2024

Wilma Ruth Lindsay, age 86 of Pinecrest Community, passed away early Tuesday Morning, November 19, 2024, at Tennova North Hospital.

She was a Christian and a long-time member of Indian Creek Baptist Church. Wilma enjoyed singing alto in the choir and working with the young people.

Wilma was a graduate of Jacksboro High...

Nov 16, 2024

Lois Yvonne Rains, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024 in Canton, Michigan, at the age of 89. She was born on June 9, 1935 in Tennessee, the daughter of Mecie (Ayers) and Delmas Wilson.

Lois married the love of her life, Carl W. Rains, November 17, 1951 in La...

Nov 13, 2024

Marilyn Ella Teague age 58 of Jacksboro, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at LaFollette Medical Center. She was born on April 20, 1966, to the late James Bailey and Ruth Ivey. Marilyn loved working in the yard, but her greatest love was spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, she...

Nov 12, 2024

James Lee Webb, age 78 passed away on Tuesday November 12, 2024. James was a member of New Freedom Community Baptist Church. He enjoyed picking up cans, hunting, hunting ginseng, and finding arrow heads. He was a member of the White Oak Volunteer Fire Department.

James is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde "Toy"...

Nov 11, 2024

Linda Darlene Evans age 61 of Jacksboro passed away on November 11, 2024, at U.T. Medical Center. She was born on April 25, 1963, to the late Kenneth Harding and Agnes Charlene (Richardson) Harding. Linda enjoyed listening to Elvis, playing candy crush, and spending time with her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she is...

Nov 10, 2024

With shattered hearts, we share the sad news of Josh Mefford's passing, a beloved son, father, partner, and brother who passed away suddenly on Monday, November 11, 2024. Josh leaves behind four children: Tristy, Dakota, Luke, and Miranda; and two grandchildren, Katarah and Octavia. He is also survived by his partner, Trish, and her children, whom he...

Nov 9, 2024

Martha Lee "Broyles" Shoffner age 85 of LaFollette, departed this life on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at her home. Martha was born on October 20, 1939, to the late James Broyles and Sally Carr Broyles. She was a loving wife, sister, and aunt that enjoyed spending time with her family, nieces, nephews, friends, neighbors, and special friend...