Obituaries
LaFollette, TN Obituaries
Mary Jean Minton
Jul 21, 2012
Mary Jean Minton age 73 of Lafollette passed away on Saturday July 21, 2012 at the Tennova Hospice in Knoxville. Mary was a member of Indiana Avenue Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading her Bible attending to her flowers, going to Royal Blue to see the flowers and the Elk, collecting Jewelry and loved spending time with her family and...
Otis Lee Swangin
Jul 19, 2012
Otis Lee Swangin, age 71 of Jacksboro passed away Thursday July 19, 2012. He was a member of Davis Chapel Baptist Church. Otis enjoyed playing music with his friends and his grandson; he loved being a police officer and spending time with his family and friends. Preceded in death by: Son, Tommy Swangin. Parents: Riley and Mary Owens Swangin....
Elmer James Sutton
Jul 17, 2012
Elmer James Sutton, age 68, of LaFollette passed away at home on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. He was a loving brother who enjoyed hunting, farming, and watching Nascar. Preceded in death by his parents Solomon & Dovie (Miller) Sutton, brothers Henry and Leamon Sutton, and sisters Nancy, Azilee, and Katherine Sutton. Survived by his son Justin Bolton of Knoxville,...
James Ralph Richardson
Jul 12, 2012
James Ralph Richardson, age 70, passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at Fort Sanders. Preceded in death by his parents Willard & Sarah Bell (Jackson) Richardson and son Timothy Scott. Survived by his wife Kathleen Richardson of Jacksboro, son Perry Lee Richardson and wife Michelle of Speedwell, sisters Wanda Foster, Judy Vinsant, Lana Collingsworth, Carolyn Turner all of...
Jimmy Kyle Winstead
Jul 10, 2012
Jimmy Winstead of LaFollette, Tennessee passed away on July 10th 2012. He was born in Bulls Gap, Tennessee on May 17th, 1930 to Hugh and Ina Winstead. His early years were spent in Knoxville, Tennessee. He met Jewell Winstead of LaFollette, Tennessee and they married in 1949. Their marriage lasted 63 years until his death. Their union produced three...
Clifton Ward
Jul 10, 2012
Clifton "Snuffy" Ward passed away July 10, 2012 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born June 29, 1943 in the Beechfork Community. He was a member of the Nicks Creek Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, racing, going ginsenging, but mostly he loved spending time with his grandbabies. Preceded in death by his parents...
Hazel Wilburn Osborne
Jul 9, 2012
Hazel Wilburn Osborne, age 75, of LaFollette passed away on Monday, July 9, 2012. She enjoyed playing the guitar, singing and going to church, flea markets, making quilts, crocheting, helping people, and she loved her family very much. Preceded in death by her parents Elish & Tracy (Perkins) Wilburn, brothers John Floyd, Odell, & Sherman Wilburn, and sisters Marie...
Lorene Kitts Rutherford
Jul 9, 2012
Lorene Kitts Rutherford, age 70, of LaFollette passed away suddenly on Monday, July 9, 2012. She was born in LaFollette on September 30, 1941. She was a long time member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. Lorene loved her family, going to church, and had a creative spirit working with her hands making flower arrangements or turning common items in...
Edna Mae Bailey
Jul 5, 2012
Edna Mae Bailey, age 69, of LaFollette passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at LaFollette Medical Center. She attended church at Ivey Dell Church of God. She enjoyed cooking, spending time with her grandchildren & family whom she loved very much, and she loved her dog Harley very much. Preceded in death by her parents Issac & Gertrude...
Dennis Lee Harding
Jul 1, 2012
Dennis Lee Harding age 60 passed away July 1, 2012 Physicians Regional in Knoxville. Dennis was a member of Lafollette Tabernacle of Praise, He was very loving husband of 38 years, Father and Grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family. Dennis loved drawing, painting and woodworking. Preceded in death by Father Elmer Harding, Brother Scotty Harding and Granddaughter...
Levenie Pierce
Jun 28, 2012
LaVenie Pierce, age 99, was born on May 13, 1913 and went to her Heavenly Home on June 28, 2012 at Methodist Center in Oak Ridge. She was the last living charter member of Bradens Chapel Church. Preceded in death husband: Aaron Pierce. Two stepsons: Carl and Nolan Pierce Parents: Fred and Barbara Cain Braden. Brothers: Brice, Oba, Arvil...
Levenie Pierce
Jun 28, 2012
LeVenie Pierce, age 99, was born on May 13, 1913 and went to her Heavenly Home on June 28, 2012 at Methodist Center in Oak Ridge. She was the last living charter member of Bradens Chapel Church. Preceded in death husband: Aaron Pierce. Two stepsons: Carl and Nolan Pierce Parents: Fred and Barbara Cain Braden. Brothers: Brice, Oba, Arvil...
Dennis Ricky Mills
Jun 28, 2012
Dennis Ricky Mills, age 57, of Jacksboro passed away on Thursday June 28, 2012 at the LaFollette Medical Center. Mr. Mills enjoyed watching Tennessee Titans and Vols Football, playing video games, going to the flea market and he loved his family and dogs very much. Preceded in death by Grandparents: Luther and Ethel Phillips and Floyd and Mae Mills....
Fred Willis Grantham
Jun 26, 2012
Fred Willis Grantham Jr. age 71 of Jacksboro TN. passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at his home. He was a member of St. Francis Episcopal Church in Norris TN. He was a school teacher for over 30 years in the Campbell County school system. He loved teaching and theater. He was preceded in death by his parents:...
Buddy Joe Blankenship
Jun 24, 2012
Buddy Joe Blankenship, age 60 of Caryville passed away Sunday June 24, 2012. He loved his family very much and enjoyed working driving his big truck and mowing the grass. He was preceded in death by parents George and Elsie Blankenship, Brothers Jack, Carl and sister Ruth. He is survived by wife Rebecca, daughter Amanda Johnson and son Joshua....
Jimmie Lee Napier
Jun 24, 2012
Jimmie Lee Napier, age 58, of LaFollette passed away Sunday June 24, 2012. He was a very loving father of six children and was the the oldest of six. He enjoyed traveling , driving his truck and playing with his dogs Roxy and Rowdy. He was preceded in death by Father, Asbille Napier. Brother, Jerry Allen Napier. Survived by...
Nicholas Haskett
Jun 22, 2012
LCpl Nicholas Ryan Haskett, age 23, of LaFollette was called home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2012. He was of the Baptist faith. Nicholas was stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA. He was with the 9th Communications Battalion Alpha Company. Preceded in death by his grandfather: Charles King. Great grandmother: Alice Summers: Great grandfather: Vernal Summers. Uncle:...
Nicholas Ryan Haskett
Jun 22, 2012
Lance Corporal Nicholas Ryan Haskett, age 23, of LaFollette was called home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2012. He was of the Baptist faith. Nicholas was stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA. He was with the 9th Communications Battalion Alpha Company. Preceded in death by his grandfather: Charles King. Great grandmother: Alice Summers: Great grandfather: Vernal Summers....
Brenda White
Jun 17, 2012
Brenda G. White, age 59, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2012 at LaFollette Medical Center. Survived by son BJ Morgan and daughter Angela Morgan. Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at the Fincastle Church of God with Rev Mike Smith officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Bakers Forge Cemetery. Arrangements...
Sally Jean Wells
Jun 14, 2012
Sally Jean Wells, age 65, of Jacksboro passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2012. She was a member of Solid Rock Church of God but she first accepted the Lord early in her life at age 12 at Willow Grove Baptist Church and was baptized on Easter Sunday. She loved the Lord & church with all of her heart....
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