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LaFollette, TN Obituaries

Thelma Beatrice Daugherty

Thelma Beatrice Daugherty

Oct 22, 2013

Thelma Beatrice Daugherty, age 90, of Jacksboro passed away on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013 at LaFollette Court Assisted Living. She was a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church. She was a very loving wife of 58 years, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family and working in her flower garden. She was preceded in...

Mary Ruth Daugherty

Mary Ruth Daugherty

Oct 20, 2013

Mary Ruth Daugherty, age 76, of LaFollette passed away on Sunday, October 20th, 2013. She was a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church. She enjoyed farming, flowers, going to church, and she loved her family very much. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert & Ethel (Mowell) Farmer; husband Hyrmal Daugherty; and brothers John Charlie, James D,...

Thelma Jean Towe

Thelma Jean Towe

Oct 18, 2013

Thelma Jean Towe, age 53, of Jacksboro passed away Friday October 18, 2013. Preceded in death by parents Joe Mickey and Betty Ruth Sheckles Towe, brothers William Joe and John Mickey Towe. Survived by brothers Robert and wife Bettie Towe of Fairview, Tn, Steve and wife Darlene Towe of McMinville, Tn and Stanley and wife Anna Towe of Knoxville, Tn....

Thelma Jean Towe

Thelma Jean Towe

Oct 18, 2013

Thelma Jean Towe, age 53, of Jacksboro passed away Friday October 18, 2013. Preceded in death by parents Joe Mickey and Betty Ruth Sheckles Towe, brothers William Joe and John Mickey Towe. Survived by brothers Robert and wife Bettie Towe of Fairview, Tn, Steve and wife Darlene Towe of McMinville, Tn and Stanley and wife Anna Towe of Knoxville,...

John Mickey Towe

John Mickey Towe

Oct 14, 2013

John Mickey Towe, age 46, of Jacksboro passed away Monday, October 14, 2013. He was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church. He enjoyed walking, watching football, and he loved his family very much. He was preceded in death by his parents Joe Mickey & Betty (Shackles) Towe and brother William Joe Towe. He is survived by his son...

Irene Gilbert

Irene Gilbert

Oct 8, 2013

Irene (McCurry) Gilbert, age 84, of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at home surrounded by her family. She married Willard J. Gilbert July 18, 1946 in Harlan County, KY. He preceded her in death July 27, 2006. She was born to Manual & Fannie McCurry July 11, 1929 in Louisville, KY. She was a member of Pleasant...

Ruth Mclin

Ruth Mclin

Oct 4, 2013

Ruth McLin, 81, of Medaryville, IN passed away at her home on Friday, October 4, 2013. She was born October 13, 1931 in Caryville, TN to the late Clyde & Arlettia White Davis. On September 15, 1951, she married Earl Levi McLin. He preceded her in death on April 22, 1973. Ruth lived many years in Illinois, where she...

Earl Paul

Earl Paul

Oct 1, 2013

Earl "Pap" Paul of Pioneer passed away October 1, 2013 after a short illness, he was 87 years old. Known as "Pap" to most of his family and friends, Pap was born May 16, 1926 in the Block community. Pap was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked for many years as a drywall finisher in Tennessee and...

James Robert Parton

James Robert Parton

Sep 30, 2013

James Robert Parton, age 60, of LaFollette passed away Monday, September 30th, 2013 at Physicians Regional Medical Center. He was a very loving husband and father that loved his family and his dog Diamond dearly. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam Era and enjoyed going to the mountains, riding his red Jeep "The Mugg", and working on...

Betty J Padgett

Betty J Padgett

Sep 30, 2013

Betty J. Padgett, age 78, of Jacksboro passed away on Monday, September 30th, 2013 at UT Medical Center. She was a member of Island Ford Baptist Church in Lake City. She enjoyed cooking, yard work, watching Lady Vols basketball and the "Duke Boys" basketball, singing, & playing piano. She was preceded in death by her parents James Lincoln &...

Winona Davis Chapman

Winona Davis Chapman

Sep 27, 2013

Winona Davis Chapman, age 95, of Jacksboro passed away Friday September 27, 2013. She was a member of Primitive Baptist Church, but later attended Indiana Avenue and Hillcrest, last regular attendance was at Elk Valley First Baptist Church. A farm wife of many years and retired from Imperial Reading, she loved cooking,caring for animals, sewing and quilting were her...

Lois Wilson Gaylor

Lois Wilson Gaylor

Sep 26, 2013

Lois Elizabeth Wilson Gaylor, age 59, of Wartburg, Tn formerly of Jacksboro passed away Thursday September 26, 2013. Ms. Gaylor enjoyed fishing. She loved her family, especially her grandkids, and her friends very much. Preceded in death by parents, Bill and Annie Laura Wilson, brothers, James Wilson William Wilson. Survived by companion Leon Nolan of Wartburg, sons Kenneth Lay...

Arlis Jackson

Arlis Jackson

Sep 24, 2013

Arlis Jackson, age, 73, of Caryville went home to be with the Lord at 5:15 am on Tuesday September 24, 2013 while resting at his home. Arlis was a member of Stanfield Church of God and a well known fiddle player. He played with many local and famous people through the years, a lot of whom had played on...

Viola Elizabeth Riggs

Viola Elizabeth Riggs

Sep 20, 2013

Viola Elizabeth Brooks Riggs, age 90, of Jacksboro passed away on Friday September 20, 2013. She was a member of Lake View Baptist Church. Mrs. Riggs loved spending time with those she loved, listening to gospel and country/bluegrass music and shopping. She loved clothes and bargains, entertaining her friends and traveling. Preceded in death by husband, Joe Riggs, son,...

Elsie Phillips Shown Warman

Elsie Phillips Shown Warman

Sep 14, 2013

Elsie Phillips Shown Warman, age 86 of Jacksboro passed away Saturday September 14, 2013 She was a member of Cumberland view Baptist Church. Mrs. Warman enjoyed fishing, gardening, sewing and she loved her family very much. Preceded in death by Husbands: Avery Shown and Lushion Warman. Parents: James and Martha McKamey Phillips. Brothers: Wilmer, Elmer, Carlos, Kilmer and Ernest...

Anna Barbara Queener

Anna Barbara Queener

Sep 12, 2013

Anna Barbara Queener age 79 of Williamsburg, KY formerly of Lafollette went home to be with the Lord September 12, 2013 at her home. Barbara was a very loving wife of 60 years, wonderful mother, cherished Grandmother and Great Grandmother that enjoyed going to church and spending time with her family. She enjoyed cooking, singing and thought more of...

Astria Elizabeth Richardson

Astria Elizabeth Richardson

Sep 9, 2013

Astria Elizabeth Richardson, age 56, of LaFollette passed away Monday, September 9, 2013. She was a member of Forks Grove Baptist Church. She loved animals, gardening, working in her flowers, fishing, & camping. She was preceded in death by her parents Alvis & Hattie Elizabeth Davis. She is survived by her husband Danny Ray Richardson of LaFollette; sons Rev....

Reba Ward Farmer

Reba Ward Farmer

Sep 7, 2013

Reba Ward Farmer, age 65, of Lake, City TN passed away on Saturday September 7, 2013. She was a member of Red Oak Baptist Church. She was a very loving companion of 30 years, a loving sister and aunt that enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and enjoyed fishing and looking for ginseng. Preceded in death by...

David Bailey

David Bailey

Sep 7, 2013

David Bailey, age 48, of Pioneer, TN passed away on Saturday September 7, 2013. He was of the Church of God Faith. He was a very loving father, son and brother that enjoyed spending time with his family and taking care of his mother, he loved farming and working outdoors. Survived by Son: Tyson Bailey of Jacksboro. Daughter: Savannah...

Reba Farmer

Reba Farmer

Sep 7, 2013

Reba Ward Farmer, age 65, of Lake, City TN passed away on Saturday September 7, 2013. She was a member of Red Oak Baptist Church. She was a very loving companion of 30 years, a loving sister and aunt that enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and enjoyed fishing and looking for ginseng. Preceded in death by...

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