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LaFollette, TN Obituaries

Mae B Cooper

Mae B Cooper

Jun 17, 2013

Mae B Cooper, age 94 of LaFollette passed away on Monday, June 17, 2013 at LaFollette Health & Rehab Center. She was a member of West LaFollette Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, quilting, working puzzles, going to church, and being with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Fred & Lula (Martin) Evans, husband John...

James Edward Franklin

James Edward Franklin

Jun 16, 2013

James Edward Franklin, age 66, of LaFollette passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2013. He enjoyed fishing, redoing furniture, and spending time with his grandchildren and family whom he loved very much. He was preceded in death by his parents Leonard & Gladys Marie (Martin) Franklin and sister Jane Nelson. He is survived by his wife Joyce Franklin of...

Billy Powell

Billy Powell

Jun 14, 2013

Billy Powell, age 64, of LaFollette passed away on Friday, June 14, 2013. He was a very loving husband of 49 years, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren & great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting, & golfing. He was preceded in death by his father John Powell, daughter Sheila...

Laura Belle Sharp

Laura Belle Sharp

Jun 6, 2013

Laura Belle (Shelton) Sharp, age 79, of Caryville passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at LaFollette Medical Center. She was a member of Lake City Church of God. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, and spending time with her family & grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents William Sterling & Callestine (Bruce) Shelton, brothers Lloyd "Bud", Foister...

Mona Teresa Lindsay

Mona Teresa Lindsay

Jun 4, 2013

Mona Teresa Lindsay, age 67, of Jacksboro passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at home. She was a member of East Jacksboro Baptist Church. She was a very loving mother and grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her graduating classmates from the class of 1963, and was a devoted UT fan. She was...

Gregory Vernal Mcnelley

Gregory Vernal Mcnelley

Jun 1, 2013

Gregory Vernal McNelley, age 53, of Knoxville passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at UT Trauma Center in Knoxville. He was a member of First Christian Church in Rockwood. He was preceded in death by his father Jimmy McNelley and brother Christopher McNelley. He is survived by his wife Julie York McNelley, son Dustyn McNelley, mother Jewel McNelley,...

Robin Lynn Lindsay

Robin Lynn Lindsay

May 27, 2013

Robin Lynn Chambers Lindsay, age 56, of Jacksboro passed away on Monday, May 27, 2013. She was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing, cooking, painting, and making jewelry and she loved her family very much. She was preceded in death by her parents Cloes Tobe & Marjorie (Roberts) Chambers, husband J.C. Lindsay, and brother Lee Chambers....

Lillian Frances Lively

Lillian Frances Lively

May 27, 2013

Lillian Frances Lively, age 77, of LaFollette passed away on Monday, May 27, 2013. No services are planned at this time. Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette is in charge of these arrangements. Ms. Lively's guestbook can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com

Eula Lee Falls

Eula Lee Falls

May 24, 2013

Eula Lee (Brown) Falls of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on May 24th, 2013. She was a member of the Fundamental Missionary Baptist Church. She was a precious and loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, & great-grandmother. Her children were her life and she loved them very much as she was loved dearly by her family. She...

Vernon Jean Neal

Vernon Jean Neal

May 24, 2013

Vernon Jean Neal, age 66, of Pioneer passed away on Friday, May 24th, 2013 at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville. He enjoyed farming and loved spending time with his family & friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank & Nellie (Lamb) Neal. He is survived by his special cousin Edward Lay of Pioneer, friends Debbie Lay...

George Taylor

George Taylor

May 23, 2013

George "Scorchie" Taylor, Jr., age 78, of Duff passed away Thursday, May 23, 2013. He was a member of Habersham Baptist Church. He was a very loving father and grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, hunting, Ginsenging, anything to do with the outdoors, & playing with his dog Precious. He was preceded in death by his...

Martha Ann Williams

Martha Ann Williams

May 20, 2013

Martha Ann Williams, age 85, of Jacksboro went home to be with the Lord on Monday May 20, 2013. She was of the Baptist Faith. Mrs. Williams was a loving mother and grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved gardening and reading her Bible. Preceded in death by Husband: Charles Williams. Parents: Will and Gertrude Lay....

Marie Hazel Hinkle

Marie Hazel Hinkle

May 20, 2013

Marie Hazel Hinkle, age 70, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2013. She was a very loving mother and grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family and working outside when she was able. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert Lee & Edith Nancy (Heatherly) Ledford, husband J.L. Hinkle, brother Johnny & Ernest Ledford, and sisters...

Martha Cleo Baird

Martha Cleo Baird

May 14, 2013

Martha Cleo Baird, age 84, of LaFollette passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at LaFollette Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents Samuel & Samantha (Smiddy) Baird, husband Elmer "Briar" Baird, brothers Leon, Monroe, Johnny, and RL Baird, and sisters Eldora Baird, Barbara Richardson, Evelyn Campbell, and Jean Morgan. She is survived by her sons...

James O Olvey

James O Olvey

May 4, 2013

J.O. "Joe" Olvey, Sr., 89, passed away at his home Saturday afternoon, May 4, 2013. J.O. was born in Etowah, TN on December 14, 1923, to the late Jimmie Lou and Bert Olvey. At the age of 20, he left his childhood home in Chaska, TN to serve his Country during World War II in the Navy where was...

Susie Edna Mae Marlow

Susie Edna Mae Marlow

May 2, 2013

Susie Edna Mae Marlow, age 97, of LaFollette passed away on Thursday May 2, 2013. She was a member of Woodson Gap Baptist Church. Preceded in death by Husband: Kermit Marlowe. Parents: Ed Bowman. and Vera Mae Bolden. Children: Raymond and Hershel Marlow, Edna Mae Bowlin and Dorothy Cooper. Brothers: Clyde, Joe, Cecil and Sam Bowman. Sister Mary Moore....

Thurston Boshears

Thurston Boshears

May 1, 2013

Thurston L Boshears, age 87, of Jacksboro went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday May 1, 2013. He was a member of Mt Paran Baptist Church. Mr. Boshears was a member of the Jacksboro Masonic Lodge # 322 for 54 years and a veteran of World War II. He loved farming, working outdoors and spending time with...

Donald Henry Lester

Donald Henry Lester

Apr 27, 2013

Donald (Don) Henry Lester, age 73, of Jacksboro passed away Saturday April 27, 2013. He was of the Baptist Faith. Don loved hunting, fishing, traveling and always enjoyed having his family around him. Preceded in death by wife: Vida Lou Hollifield Lester. Parents: William Henry and Nellie Mae Price Lester. Four brothers and four sisters. Survived by Daughters: Rhonda...

Evon Crabtree

Evon Crabtree

Apr 27, 2013

Evon Crabtree, age 89, of Caryville passed away Saturday April 27, 2013. She was a member of Lake View Baptist Church. She loved singing Gospel music, her church family and spending time with her family whom she loved very much. Preceded in death by Husband: Herthel Crabtree. Son: Bobby Ray Crabtree. Parents: Thomas Lay and Vena Silcox. Survived by...

Flora Mae Wilson

Flora Mae Wilson

Apr 26, 2013

Flora Mae (Ward) Wilson, age 89, of Caryville passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013 at the North Knoxville Medical Center. She was born on December 6, 1923 to the late Eli Ward and Maggie (Swicegood) Ward. She was a dedicated member of Little Cove Creek Baptist Church. For many years the family would travel to church singings on...

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