Obituaries
LaFollette, TN Obituaries
Bennie Ray Walker
Oct 22, 2011
CAPT. BENNIE RAY WALKER, USMC RETIRED Ray Walker, age 70 of Jacksboro passed away October 22, 2011 surrounded by his family at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Jacksboro. Ray was reared in Dodge County, Georgia and graduated from Telfair County High School in 1959. Upon his graduation he joined...
James H Rouse
Oct 22, 2011
James "Jimmy" Rouse, Jr., age 48, passed away on October 22, 2011 at Claiborne County, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents James & Peggy Rouse. Left to mourn his passing is his loving wife Caroline Rouse, children James Robert Daniels Rouse, Tabitha Renee Rouse, and Tiffany Ann Rouse, 6 grandchildren, brothers Earnest "Bucky" Rouse and wife...
Lenora April Wilson
Oct 22, 2011
Lenora April Wilson, age 38, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2011. She enjoyed dancing, singing, being with her friends, and the outdoors. She also loved her family very much. She is survived by her father Donnie Byrge of LaFollette, mother Linda Wallace of LaFollette, son Eric Wilson and wife Shawna of LaFollette, daughter Stephanie Ivey of LaFollette, and...
Wilma Williams
Oct 12, 2011
Wilma Williams "Jean", at 81, of Powell, TN passed away in her home on October 12, 2011. She was a lifetime member of Oak Ridge Eastern Star as well as a member of Beaver Creek Presbyterian Church. She is preceded in death by husband Paul F. Williams, sons Dannie and Jimmy Williams, grandson Paul Morgan, and great-grandson Matthew May....
Patricia Coker
Oct 11, 2011
Patricia A. Coker, age 59, of LaFollette passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2011. She was a very loving mother and grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved working in her garden and flowers, but mostly enjoyed spending time with her grandbabies. She was preceded in death by her father and mother Kenneth &...
Larry Kay Mcginness
Oct 11, 2011
Larry Kay McGinness, age 68, of LaFollette passed away on Monday, October 11, 2011. He was the ultimate jack-of-all trades who could fix anything. He enjoyed fishing, playing with his grandchildren, and was a very devoted family man. He was preceded in death by his father and mother Ivan Victor and Marie Hicks McGinness, son Larry Wayne McGinness, and...
Juanita Shultz
Oct 11, 2011
Juanita Shultz, age 70, of Caryville passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2011. She was a very loving wife of 39 years, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was a mother and a friend to all she met. She enjoyed attending church when she was able and sports events of all kinds, especially basketball. She loved her job...
Silas Grant
Oct 4, 2011
Silas Grant, age 86, of LaFollette passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2011. He was a Veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was a Prisoner of War in WWII. He worked for the Shelby Warehouse, drove the Rolling Store, and retired from Rust Engineering in Oak Ridge in 1980. He was a founding member of Whitman Hollow...
John J Nolan
Oct 4, 2011
John J. Nolan, age 50, of Jacksboro passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2011. He loved the outdoors, woodworking, having his friends over to visit, and fishing with his daughter. John's family was his life. He was preceded in death by his father and sister Marie Nolan. He is survived by his mother Ella Taylor of LaFollette, wife Jean...
James Lowell Shubert
Sep 29, 2011
James "Jim" Lowell Shubert age 52 of Lafollette passed away at home Thursday September 29, 2011. Jim was a loving husband and devoted father and a friend to anyone in need. He loved to work with his hands and fix things. He enjoyed being outdoors and especially enjoyed working on race cars and horseback riding. Jim attended Covenant Life Church...
Joan Annette Goslin
Sep 24, 2011
Joan Annette Goslin, better known as "Joni," was born in LaFollette, Tennessee, on March 27, 1939, to Martha Ella Miller Goslin and Robert Martin Goslin, Sr. Joni had two sisters, Ruth and Sharon, and one brother, Robert, Jr. She grew up in Columbus, Ohio, and attended schools in both Ohio and Tennessee. She was not initially able to finish high...
Nelda Orick
Sep 24, 2011
Nelda Christine Glass Orick, 80, of Salem, VA passed away Saturday, September 24, 2011. She was born May 12, 1931 in Salem, VA daughter of the late Charles and Mary Harmon Glass. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Bill Orick; and brothers, Kenneth, Billy, Nelson and Harrison Glass. Mrs. Orick was a homemaker and formerly...
Emma Sue Roberts
Sep 23, 2011
Emma Sue Roberts age 73 of Jacksboro passed away Friday September 23, 2011 at her home. Emma was a member of Morley Missionary Baptist Church. Emma loved gardening, quilting, and flowers and she loved her family very much. Proceeded in death by: Father Lee Shepherd, Mother Mildred Newby Shepherd, Husband Jessie Rolland Roberts, Brothers: Charles Lee Shepherd, James Shepherd,...
Rosie Mae Watkins
Sep 17, 2011
Rosie Mae Watkins, age 93, of LaFollette passed away on Saturday September 17, 2011 at St Mary's Health and Rehab of Campbell County. She was a member of Habersham Baptist Church. Mrs Watkins enjoyed cooking, puzzle books, reading her bible, listening to gospel music, being around her grandchildren and she loved her family very much. Preceded in death by...
Emma Epperson
Sep 16, 2011
Emma L. Ward Epperson, 84, of Powell, Tennessee, formally of LaFollette, passed away Friday evening at Golden Living Center (Windwood) in Clinton, Tennessee. Emma is a member of the High Street Baptist Church of LaFollette, and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Laurel Lodge Number 22. She enjoyed crocheting and crafts and she loved reading the...
Charles Brandenburg
Sep 11, 2011
Charles "Joe" Brandenburg, age 62, of LaFollette passed away September 11, 2011 at his home. He was a member of High Knob Baptist Church and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents Authur & Helen Brandenburg and infant sister Shirley Brandenburg. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Deborah...
Tom Thompson
Sep 11, 2011
Tom Thompson Jr. age 81 of Jacksboro passed away September 11, 2011 at the Methodist Medical Center. Tom enjoyed fishing, gardening and raising tomatoes and his family was his life. Preceded in death by Parents: Thomas Bush and Elizabeth Dowell Thompson Sr. Granddaughter: Kristen Huckaby. Sister: Mildred Hatfield. Brother: Tyler and Jim Thompson. Survived by Sons: Tommy Ray and...
Irene Leach
Sep 10, 2011
Irene Leach of LaFollette passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2011. She was a very loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved working in her garden, canning when she was able, and looking out of her windows watching the wildlife. She was preceded in death by her parents Boyd & Luda Beatrice...
Eddie Buttram
Sep 6, 2011
Eddie Buttram of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 6, 2011. He was a very loving father and grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family, camping, watching sports on TV, especially the Dallas Cowboys. Eddie never met a stranger, he befriended everyone he met. He was preceded in death by his father Louie...
Reva Joyce Allen Hamblin
Sep 5, 2011
Reva Joyce Allen Hamblin of LaFollette passed away on Monday, September 5, 2011. She enjoyed sewing, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and she loved her friends and family very much. She was preceded in death by her father John Allen, son Jeffery Moss Hamblin, and Brother Kennith Allen, great-grandson Trey McCreary. She is survived by her mother...
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