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LaFollette, TN Obituaries

Bennie Ray Walker

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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