Obituaries
LaFollette, TN Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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