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LaFollette, TN Obituaries

William Harrison Boshears Jr

William Harrison Boshears Jr

Sep 22, 2009

William Harrison Boshears Jr. passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at the Methodist Medial Center in Oak Ridge. He enjoyed all kinds of music, gardening, and deer hunting. And loved to watch the Gathers gospel group. His family was his life. Preceded in death by Parents: William Harrison and Maude Boshears. Survived by Son: Gary Boshears of Caryville. Granddaughter:...

Joyce Charlene Harness

Joyce Charlene Harness

Sep 21, 2009

Joyce Charlene Harness, age 81 of Jacksboro, passed away September 21, 2009 at home with her family at her side after a brief battle with cancer. She was of the Baptist faith and was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother and sister. Joyce was retired from Imperial Reading in Lafollette and enjoyed spending time with her...

Wilma Sue Summers

Wilma Sue Summers

Sep 20, 2009

Sue Summers age 62 of Knoxville passed away  suddenly Sunday, September 20, 2009 at the St. Mary's Medical Center in Knoxville. She loved her family very much and enjoyed going on trips with her sister. Sue was very kind hearted and was a huge TN Vols fan. She was a life long democrat and member of AFL-CIO. Preceded in...

Junior Ray Smith

Junior Ray Smith

Sep 18, 2009

Junior Ray Smith, age 65 of Speedwell passed away Friday, September 18, 2009 at the St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. Preceded in death by Parents: Charlie and Mae Butler Smith. Brother: Bill Smith. Survived by Brothers: Roy and Jack Smith of Speedwell. Sisters: Charlotte Ayers of Lafollette. Mary Ann, Georgia and Wilma Smith all of Speedwell. Funeral...

Mary Ellen Daugherty

Mary Ellen Daugherty

Sep 17, 2009

Mary Daugherty age 59 of Caryville passed away Thursday, September 17, 2009 at the St. Mary's Medical Center in Campbell Co. She was a member of Little Cove Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Daugherty loved gardening, flowers, fishing, and word searching. She also loved to read her bible. Preceded in death by Parents: Raymond and Mildie Stephens and South. Survived...

Harold Edward Shadrick

Harold Edward Shadrick

Sep 14, 2009

Harold Edward Shadrick age 77 of Jacksboro, formerly of Detroit, Michigan passed away Monday, September 14, 2009 at the St. Mary's Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born in Madisonville, KY. After retiring from General Motors he enjoyed the cattle business and was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He was a Korean War veteran of the United States Marine...

Henry Claiborne

Henry Claiborne

Sep 8, 2009

Henry Claiborne age 85 of Jacksboro passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at the U.T. Medical Center. Preceded in death by Sons: Tony and Darrell Claiborne. Parents: Hugh and Stella Guest Claiborne. Brothers: John, George, and Ledford Claiborne. Twin Sister: Hattie McGhee. Sisters: Emma Miller and Hazel Lou Houston. Survived by Wife: Mary Claiborne. Sons: Bryan and David Claiborne...

James Francis Violet

James Francis Violet

Sep 6, 2009

James Francis Violet, age 85 of Jacksboro passed away Sunday, September 6, 2009 at the St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. James was a member of Glade Springs Baptist Church. He loved gardening, flowers and his family was his life. He was a navy veteran of World War II. Preceded in death by Wife: Rosa Halstead Violet. Parents:...

Glenna Ruth Gross

Glenna Ruth Gross

Sep 4, 2009

Glenna Ruth Gross age 76 of LaFollette passed away Friday, September 4, 2009 at the St. Mary's Hospice in Knoxville. She was a member of Ford Town Baptist Church. Mrs. Gross enjoyed crafts, sewing, baking, canning, flowers, and her family was her life. Preceded in death by Parents: Byrd and Mary Longmire Ford. Brother: Newman Ford. Sister: Helen Knox....

Johnny Ray Ledford

Johnny Ray Ledford

Aug 26, 2009

Johnny Ledford, age 56 of Lafollette passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at the Norris Health and Rehab in Norris, TN. He was of the Baptist Faith. Preceded in death by Parents: Robert Lee and Edith Heatherly Ledford. Brother: Earnest Ledford. Survived by Son: Johnny Dewayne Ledford of Lafollette. Brothers: Raymond Ledford of Lafollette, Danny Ledford of White Oak...

Glen Louis Sweat

Glen Louis Sweat

Aug 26, 2009

Glen "Louie" Louis Sweat age 77 of Sumter, SC passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2009. He was a member of Graham Baptist Church. Preceded in death by Wife: Roberta "Bobbie" Sweat. Daughter: Sandra Sutherland. Parents: William and Ethel Violet Sweat. Brother: Leon Sweat. Sisters: Allene Sweat and Bonnie Maxwell. Survived by Grandchildren: Courtney Moore and Tray Sutherland. Great Grandchildren:...

Imogene Hicks

Imogene Hicks

Aug 25, 2009

Imogene "Jean" Hicks, age 58 of Caryville went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at the St. Mary's Hospital in Knoxville. Imogene was a member of Stanfield Church of God. She was a loving wife for over 40 years, a loving mother, grandmother and sister. She loved going to church when she was able. She...

Doris Mixon

Doris Mixon

Aug 22, 2009

Doris Mixon, age 88 of Lafollette passed away Saturday, August 22, 2009 at her home. She enjoyed traveling, cooking and helping people and loved her family very much. Preceded in death by Husband: Iley Mixon. Parents: Pearl and Pauline Simpson Creech. Survived by Daughter: Ruby Jean Mixon of Lafollette. Daughter and Son in Law: Glenda Lee and Earl Weeks...

James Douglas

James Douglas

Aug 20, 2009

James "Jimmy" Douglas, age 66 of Pioneer went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 20, 2009 at his home. James was a deacon for many years at New Canaan Baptist Church. He was a very loving husband of 45 years and a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. He enjoyed life and spending time with his...

Mary Helen Daughertyf

Mary Helen Daughertyf

Aug 17, 2009

Mary Helen Daugherty, age 87 of Jacksboro passed away Monday, August 17, 2009 at Summit View of Lake City. She was a member of the Lafollette Church of Christ. She loved her family very much. Preceded in death by Husband: Leonard Daugherty. Parents: Maylon and Della Miller. Sisters: Mable Miller and Gertrude Stooksbury. Brother: Rose Miller. Step Sons: Leamon,...

Wilma Jean Adkins

Wilma Jean Adkins

Aug 16, 2009

Wilma Jean Adkins, age 79 of Lafollette passed away Sunday, August 16, 2009 in Rutledge, TN. She loved her grandkids and loved to fish. Preceded in death by Son: Roy Yancey. Parents: James and Ida Ward Carroll; husbands Arnold Chavis and Richard Adkins. Survived by Sons: Maynard, Bill and Scotty Adkins of Lafollette. Jerry Chavis of Lafollette. Bobby Chavis...

Glen H. Nelson

Glen H. Nelson

Aug 13, 2009

Glen H. Nelson age 69 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, August 13, 2009. He was a member of New Town Baptist Church in Ohio. Glen loved to fish, collect antiques, and farm. He was a 32nd degree mason in JB Covert Lodge in Ohio and was a master tool and die maker. Preceded in death by Daughter: Rebecca Ann...

Roy Weaver

Roy Weaver

Aug 6, 2009

Roy Weaver age 67 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, August 6, 2009 at his home. He was a member of Duff Baptist Church. Mr. Weaver loved being with his family, helping people in need, and loved carpentry. Preceded in death by Parents: Silas and Pearl Branam Weaver. Brothers: Jerry, Glen, Billy, and Carl Weaver. Sisters: Delphene Freeman, Wanda and...

Ruth Owens

Ruth Owens

Aug 5, 2009

Ruth Owens, age 85 of Jacksboro passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at the St. Mary's Hospice in Knoxville. She was a member of Cherry Bottom Baptist Church. Ruth loved the Lord, her children, going to church, and singing. She enjoyed quilting, cooking and her flowers. She also enjoyed talking to her friends. Preceded in death by Husband: Herbert...

Lisa Jones

Lisa Jones

Aug 2, 2009

Lisa Jones age 42 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, August 2, 2009 at her home. She was a loving wife, great mother, and sister. She enjoyed playing with her dog. Preceded in death by Daughter: Danielle Nicole Jones. Father: James Brooks. Step Father: Thurman Marlow. Survived by Husband: J.R. Jones of LaFollette. Mother: Jean Ann Marlow of Duff. Brothers:...

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