Obituaries

Mar 1, 2025

Joshua Lee Lynch, age 23 of Powell passed away on Saturday March 1, 2025 after a lengthy battle with Wilson's Disease. Joshua loved going to Dollywood, playing Minecraft, world history, and his cat, Sadie.

Joshua is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Charles and Elizabeth Lynch and maternal grandmother, Janice Edwards.

He...

Feb 28, 2025

Fred Ward, age 83 of Caryville, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Methodist Medical Center. He was born on January 20, 1942, to the late Pearley Ward and Dovie (Brock) Ward. He enjoyed ginseng, hunting, fishing, camping, being a prankster, and playing jokes on people.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded...

Feb 27, 2025

Ferris Hobart Dagley Jr. age 83 of Knoxville departed this life on Thursday, February 27, 2025. He was born January 17, 1942, in LaFollette to the late Ferris Hobart Dagley Sr. and Ethel Lindsay Dagley. Ferris loved mowing yards, taking care of his family and never missed a chance to go out and eat. He was a...

Feb 24, 2025

Alvy Joe Washburn, age 61 of LaFollette, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Fort Sanders hospital. He was born on March 29, 1963, to the late Norman Washburn and Mary Washburn. Alvy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed working...

Feb 21, 2025

SueAnn Smith was born October 15, 1978, and passed away on February 21, 2025.

SueAnn is preceded in death by her father John W Smith. Grandparents Wilma Sue Smith, James W Smith, Mary Ann White, and Earnest White.

SueAnn is survived by her mother Shannon Brawley (Walter). And her 7 siblings. SueAnn leaves...

Feb 20, 2025

Michael Eugene Daugherty, age 72 of Clinton, departed this life on Thursday February 20, 2025. He was a loving father that enjoyed fishing and spending time outdoors with family and friends. He served his country for 4 years in the Army during the Vietnam Conflict.

Michael is preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Daugherty...

Feb 18, 2025

Billie Sue Statzer Boshears, age 89 of LaFollette, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Cumberland Village. She was born on July 17, 1935, to the late Richard Lee Statzer and Pearl Flora Pennington Statzer. Billie loved to quilt, sewing, working in her flowers, her dog Benji, watching the Vols football and basketball teams, and the...

Feb 14, 2025

Fernando Ruiz Rodriguez, age 34, passed away on Friday February 14, 2025. Fernando was loved by everyone he met. He was the life of the party. To know him was to love him. You never saw him without his amazing smile! He will always be remembered for his big personality! We are completely broken to lose such...

Feb 13, 2025

Geneva Brown age 98 of LaFollette, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Park West Medical Center. She was born on February 10, 1927, to the late Nathan Boshears and Edna Nelson.  Geneva was saved at the age of 10 at Demory Baptist Church and married the love of her life Charlie Brown. After she was...

Feb 13, 2025

David Ridenour, age 63 of Lancing, TN, passed away on February 13, 2025. David was a loving and devoted husband and father. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio but grew up in LaFollette, TN. He joined the United States Army in July of 1981 and served until July of 1990. He attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville...

Feb 13, 2025

Michael McKinley Barnes age 76 of Caryille, passed away on February 13, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on April 28, 1948, to the late George Barnes and Rosie (Therman) Barnes. Michael was married to the love of his life for 53 years, and loved to hunt, fish, and go camping....

Feb 13, 2025

Willard Scott Steakley of Lindsay, Oklahoma formerly of LaFollette was born on January 14, 1970, to late Henry Jack and Cora Imogene Steakley and departed this life on February 13, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by daughter, Cassandra Nicole Steakley; brothers Jack Ray Steakley, Ronald...

Feb 11, 2025

Wiley Lincoln Green Jr., better known as Buster,  age 65 of LaFollette, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at his home. He was born on March 4, 1959, to the late Viola McCullough. Buster loved to fish, cook, and be an over the road truck driver, but his greatest love was spending time with his grandkids....

Feb 7, 2025

Vicki Lynn Phillips Swopshire passed away on February 7, 2025, at the age of 6 7. Born on June 4, 1957, she was known for her loving, funny and eclectic personality. She graduated from Jacksboro High School in 1976 and furthered her education at Tennessee Technology Center.

Vicki dedicated her life to caring for others...

Feb 6, 2025

Katie Broyles age 64 of LaFollette, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Turkey Creek Medical Center. She was born on November 4, 1960, to the late James Luttrell and Dorothy Gibson. Katie enjoyed working on computers, going fishing, but most of all she loved spending time with her family.

In addition to her...

Feb 6, 2025

Ronnie Wayne Marlow, age 70 of LaFollette departed this life on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the Parkwest Medical Center. He was born July 27, 1954, in White Oak to the late Kermit William Marlow and Susie Edna Mae (Bowman) Marlow. Ronnie was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed woodworking, riding motorcycles, working on cars especially his...

Feb 2, 2025

James Troy Fraley, age 89 of Jacksboro, went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by his family on Sunday February 2, 2025. Troy loved the Lord and God's beautiful creation. He was a huge Tennessee sports fan. He loved being outdoors, whether it was hunting in the mountains or fishing on the lakes or just sitting...

Jan 31, 2025

Eddie Michael Smiddy, age 60 of LaFollette, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was born on December 11, 1964, to late Willie Smiddy Sr. and Almedia (Bolton) Smiddy.  Eddie enjoyed watching TV, his dog Sassie, and he was a member of Straight Fork Baptist Church.

In...

Jan 29, 2025

Billy Brown age 52 of LaFollette, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Beech Tree Manor. He was born on July 7, 1972, to the late William Brown and Bessie Brown.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Arnold Brown.

Billy is survived by daughter Brittany...

Jan 28, 2025

Donna Gail Miller, age 73 passed away on Tuesday January 28, 2025. She was born on September 13, 1951 to the late William and Reva Bolton Cole. Donna was always giving to others, anything they needed or wanted, she provided. She loved to prepare meals for company, you couldn't leave until she was satisfied that your belly...