Obituaries

Apr 27, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Housley Owens, age 78 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at her home. She was born on September 30, 1946, to the late Floyd Housley and Ella Mae (Bratcher) Housley. Mary was a loving wife of 55 years, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother that enjoyed spending time...

Apr 23, 2025

Glenna Faye McCullah, age 67 of LaFollette, passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. She was born on August 30, 1957, to the late Kay Archer and Edith Archer. Glenna was outspoken and enjoyed shopping, but her greatest love was her family and spending time with them.

In addition to her parents,...

Apr 18, 2025

Lorine Milton of Duff was loosed and received her healing on April 18, 2025. She was a founding member of the Woodson Gap Singers. For many years she worshipped at Woodson Gap Church and taught Sunday School. Later in life she taught at Calvary Christian Academy and also worshipped at Grace Age Fellowship Church. Lorine sang and...

Apr 15, 2025

Austin Wayne Dylan Phillips, age 20, passed away on Tuesday April 15, 2025. Austin enjoyed working out, running, going on walks, and playing guitar. He enjoyed music, some new but mainly oldies music. He was soft-spoken, very polite, he was an encourager, and always willing to help someone.  He loved history, hanging out with Cora and Kane....

Apr 15, 2025

Justin Anthony Nelson age 19 of LaFollette departed this life on Tuesday April 15, 2025. Justin loved fishing, working out, video games, being outdoors, playing with kids and most importantly his shoe collection. He was employed by Walmart.

Visitation for Justin will be on Monday May 12, 2025, at Martin Wilson Funeral Home from 5:00...

Apr 14, 2025

Mekenzi Reanna Raynor, age 29, passed away on Monday April 14, 2025. She was born on May 11, 1995 to the late Johnny and Raylean Carroll Raynor.  She was of the Baptist faith. Mckenzi loved playing guitar, playing the drums, playing the bass guitar, and taking road trips. She was a great cook and loved to cook...

Apr 13, 2025

Sharon Rose Reynolds, age 77, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday April 13, 2025. She was a loving wife of 43 years, mother, Mamaw that enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her 2 granddaughters and her work family. She faithfully attended Cedar Hill Baptist Church where she was a member for over 50...

Apr 13, 2025

Deloris Ann Steakley age 61 of LaFollette, passed away at her home on Sunday, April 13, 2025. She was born on August 21, 1963, to the late Robert Monday and Brenda Marlow. Deloris loved spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by...

Apr 12, 2025

Mac Meredith of LaFollette,Tn went to be with our Savior Jesus on April 12th, 2025.  He is proceeded in death by his parents Howard Meredith and Freda Reynolds Meredith and his brother Leonard Meredith.

He leaves behind his brother Spencer Meredith and wife Pat Meredith, niece Mindy Key and husband Chris Key.  Mac was also...

Apr 12, 2025

Nancy Sue Rutherford, age 56, passed away on Saturday April 12, 2025.

Nancy enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a collector of all things, she loved going to thrift stores, going fishing, loved plants, and making crafts. She was a friend to everyone, she never met a stranger.

She...

Apr 9, 2025

Robyn Daugherty, age 64, departed this life on Wednesday April 9, 2025. He was a loving brother that enjoyed spending time with his family, camping, fishing, and spending time outdoors.

Robyn is preceded in death by his parents, William Laford and Helen Robinson Daugherty; brothers, William Don Daugherty, William LaFord Daugherty Jr., Bobby Daugherty, and...

Apr 6, 2025

Maxine Carter Gaw, 73 of Cookeville, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family. Maxine was born Tuesday, November 27, 1951, in La Follette, Tennessee, the daughter of the late George Franklin and Effnora (Rutherford) Carter. Maxine was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She loved...

Apr 5, 2025

Nannie B. Jones, age 82 of LaFollette went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 5, 2025, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family after battling COPD. She was born on September 5,1942, in Paint Lick, Kentucky to the late Albert and Ruby Powell. Nannie was a member of Rock Creek Church. Nannie...

Apr 4, 2025

Mattie Ilene Bowman, age 92 of LaFollette went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 4, 2025 peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family after battling Alzheimer's disease. She was born on September 11, 1932, in LaFollette to the late Charlie and Ollie Nelson. Mattie was a charter member of Murrayville Baptist Church...

Apr 3, 2025

Emma Ruth Goins Williams, age 72 of LaFollette, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at her home. She was born on May 21, 1952, to the late Howard Goins and Satra Taylor Goins. Emma enjoyed coloring, sewing, watching her Soap Opreas and Sci-Fi channel, and spending time with her grandchildren.

In addition to her...

Apr 1, 2025

Billy Ray Minton age 89, of LaFollette, passed away on April 1, 2025, at LaFollette Medical Center. He was born on March 17, 1936, to the late Arthur Minton and Nettie (LeMarr) Minton. Billy enjoyed working on cars, fishing, walking, and hunting dogs.

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

Mar 31, 2025

Robert Henry Schoffler Jr. age 80 of Jacksboro, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025 at U.T. Medical Center. He was born on November 16, 1944, to the late Robert Henry Schoffler Sr. and Velvia Louise (Moore) Schoffler. Robert enjoyed fishing, hunting, going on vacation, and spending time with his granddaughters. He also retired from the Ford...

Mar 31, 2025

Kenneth Ray Osborne, Sr loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather went to be with our Lord on March 31, 2025. He was a longtime member of Eagan Baptist Church who loved reading his Bible, fishing, and watching the Atlanta Braves.

Kenneth is preceded in death by infant daughter Rene', parents Jason and Laura Osborne,...

Mar 28, 2025

James Daugherty age 79, of Caryville went home to be with his Lord and Savior and his wife of 58 years at home while surrounded by his family on March 28, 2025, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother that enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and attending Briceville Church...

Mar 28, 2025

Rev. Carl Henderix Young, on the early morning of March 28, 2025, Rev. Carl heard "well done my good and faithful servant" as he saw Jesus face to face, along with welcome home daddy from his beloved daughter Dianna Lynn Russell.

Rev. Young was born on April 6, 1939, to Haskie and Silvia Young in...