Obituaries

Jan 2, 2025

Mr. George McGhee, age 93 of Jacksboro, passed away Thursday morning, January 2, 2025, at his residence. He was born on April 4, 1931, in Campbell County, Tennessee, a son of the late Howard David McGhee and Rhoda McGhee. He was a member of Lake View Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his...

Dec 30, 2024

Betty Jean Dillon

1/5/1940 – 12/30/2024

After a long battle with dementia, Betty went home to our Lord on Monday, December 30, 2024. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Gene Dillon; her parents, Earnest Madison and Irene Hayes; and her brothers, Billy and Bobby Madison. She will also be reunited...

Dec 28, 2024

James Bethel (Jimmy) Broyles age 66 of LaFollette, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at LaFollette Medical Center. He was born on September 14, 1958. Jimmy was a member of Rocky Top Church of Christ and enjoyed fishing, and taking care of his family, whom he loved very much.

He is preceded in death...

Dec 26, 2024

TJ Rutherford age 81 of Habersham, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 26, 2024, peacefully at his home in Habersham surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on June 19, 1943, in Habersham to the Late Ernest Rutherford and Ruby (Hatmaker) Rutherford. TJ retired from K-25, was an Army Veteran,...

Dec 21, 2024

Shirley Wanda Turner, age 80, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at her home in Morganton, GA. Shirley was born January 9, 1944, in Lafollette, TN to Horace and Daisy Louise Lee.

Shirley was preceded in death by her father Horace Lee; mother Daisy Louise Green; and grandchild Brittany Harmon; and...

Dec 20, 2024

Bobbie Jean Chapman age 86 of Jacksboro entered into her heavenly home on Friday December 20, 2024, at the U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville. She was born January 4, 1938, to the late Ancil and China (McNeeley) Tidwell. Bobbie was a member of the Lake View Baptist Church. She retired from H & K Jewelry. Bobbie loved...

Dec 19, 2024

Robert William "Rob" Franklin age 61 departed this life on December 19th, 2024.

Rob was born November 19th, 1963 in LaFollette to the late Jane Nelson. He was a retired U.S. Army Veteran.

He is survived by his daughters Amanda Wilson and husband Brent and Jenny Summey and husband Brad and three grandchildren....

Dec 19, 2024

Jay Will Phillips age 90 of Stoney Fork, went home to be with Lord on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Methodist Medical Center. He was born on January 18, 1934, to the late Benjamin Phillips and Judy Phillips. Jay was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather that loved hunting, fishing, using the metal detector to...

Dec 14, 2024

Donnie Wayne Lloyd, age 53 passed away on Saturday December 14, 2024.  He was born on September 17, 1971 to the late Thomas and Linda Walden Lloyd. Donnie was a very caring and respectful person. He was one of the hardest working people you would meet.  He would give you the shirt off his back, if you...

Dec 13, 2024

Jessica "Sissy" Elaine Comer, age 40, passed away on Friday December 13, 2024. She was born on March 19, 1984 to Jessie Comer and Vivian Morris Comer. Jessica enjoyed camping, fishing, swimming, and pretty much anything to do with the lake.  She loved spending time with her family and friends.  She had a wonderful sense of humor....

Dec 13, 2024

Roscoe "Ross" Harmon Jr. age 88 formerly of LaFollette, Tennessee went home to be with Jesus on Friday, December 13, 2024. He was born February 26, 1936, in LaFollette to the late Roscoe Harmon Sr. and Gladys (Norman) Harmon. Roscoe attended Free Chapel in Gainesville, Georgia.  Ross loved hanging out with his family, playing cornhole with his...

Dec 12, 2024

Shirley Ailene Wilson age 93 of LaFollette, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at her home. She was born on June 4, 1931, to the late Delva Smith. Shirley loved her family with all her heart and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and...

Dec 10, 2024

Cynthia Kay "Sissy" (Slover) Housley age 74 of Clinton formerly of Jacksboro entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday December 10, 2024. She was born July 3, 1950, in Knoxville to the late Millard "Ham" Slover and Betty (Stansberry) Slover. Sissy loved playing the piano and going to Pine Ridge Baptist...

Dec 5, 2024

Don Allen McDaniel, age 78, of Jacksboro went home to be with the Lord on Thursday December 5, 2024. He was a member of Mt. Paran Church,  he was a loving husband of 53 years, a loving father, grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, he also loved to hunt, fish and cook...

Dec 4, 2024

Ralph Sutton, age 87, of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord and rejoined his wife of 68 years, Cordia Sutton on December 4, 2024.  He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather that enjoyed spending time in the woods, especially during deer hunting season.

In addition to his wife, Ralph is preceded in...

Dec 3, 2024

Clarence Ward age 82, of LaFollette was reunited with his loving wife and entered into presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at his earthly residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 17, 1942 in Caryville to the late Roba and Maudie McGhee Ward. Clarence went to Round...

Nov 30, 2024

Scottie Lee Watson, age 52 of LaFollette passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at his home. Preceded in death by his parents Clyde Sr. and Linda (Daugherty) Watson, and brother Clyde Watson Jr.

Survived by sister, Tonya Watson who cared for him in his last days, wife, Maria Testo Watson of LaFollette, daughters; Amanda...

Nov 30, 2024

Mary Magdalene "Maggie" Daugherty age 80 of Caryville entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday November 30, 2024. She was born August 26, 1944, in Clinchmore to the late Rev. Dan and Mary Seiber Daughtery. Maggie was a member of Central Baptist Church. She loved going to church and worshipping. Maggie...

Nov 28, 2024

Kenneth L. Smith, aged 62, passed away on November 28, 2024, in La Follette, TN. Born on January 29, 1962, Kenneth was a lifelong resident in Marion Kenneth dedicated over 20 years of his life to Jiffy Lube as a skilled technician, where his diligence and expertise were greatly valued by both colleagues and customers alike. He...

Nov 25, 2024

Margie White age 83 passed away on Monday November 25, 2024. She was born on March 9, 1941. Margie was a believer of God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

She was preceded in death by parents Jim and Mattie Turner Randolph; grandson James Horne, and son-in-law Henry Ivey and several brothers and sisters.

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