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LaFollette, TN Obituaries

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...

Shirley Walden

Shirley Walden

Sep 5, 2013

Shirley Walden, age 76, of LaFollette passed away Thursday, September 5th, 2013. She was of the Church of God faith. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank & Pernie (Bolton) Brandenburg; husband Tilman Walden; brothers Chester, Clayton, Bufford, Gayle, and Curtis Brandenburg; sister Bessie Baird and infant sister Dessie Brandenburg; and grandchildren Larry Roberts, Jr. and Joel...

Burton Mccoy Shelton

Burton Mccoy Shelton

Sep 4, 2013

Burton McCoy "Pood" Shelton, age 85, of Caryville passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2013. He was a loving husband of 65 years that enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his sons, fishing, hunting, and anything to do with the outdoors. He also enjoyed sitting under the apple tree in his chair with his dog Prince by his...

Juanita Elise Wright

Juanita Elise Wright

Sep 2, 2013

Juanita Elise Wright, age 71, of Jacksboro passed away on Monday, September 2nd, 2013. She attended 1st Baptist Church of Jacksboro. She enjoyed playing bingo, yard sales, flea markets, thrift stores, and spending time with her family whom she loved very much. She was preceded in death by her parents Bill & Irene (Bennett) Wilson; husband Lonnie Wright; grandmother...

Paul Chapman

Paul Chapman

Aug 31, 2013

Paul Chapman, age 69, of LaFollette passed away on Saturday, August 31st, 2013. He was a Good hardworking man, that enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family and friends he also loved to aggravate and antagonizing them. He loved his animals and taking care of them. He will be greatly missed by all that new him. He...

Robert Allen

Robert Allen

Aug 29, 2013

Robert Allen, age 82, of Jacksboro passed away on Thursday, August 29th, 2013. He was a member of Midway Baptist Church. He was a very loving husband of 60 years, father, and grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved gardening and spending time in the outdoors. He was a decorated Marine from the...

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