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LaFollette, TN Obituaries

Helen Jean Griffin

Helen Jean Griffin

May 20, 2009

Helen Jean Wilson Griffin, age 50 of Knoxville passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospice at 2:35 AM.  Helen was of the Baptist Faith. She was a loving child, mother and grandmother. She was loved by all that met her and will be missed by many. Helen is survived by her Mother: Ann Gillette Wilson of...

Flora Bray

Flora Bray

May 17, 2009

Flora Bray of Lafollette passed away Sunday, May 17, 2009 at the U.T. Medical Center of Knoxville. She was a member of Beaverdale Baptist Church in Halls. Flora was a loving mother. She was a devoted wife of Harlan for 34 years, grandmother and great grandmother that was very compassionate and cared more for others than she did herself....

Joe Wayne Cotton

Joe Wayne Cotton

May 16, 2009

Joe Wayne Cotton age 57 of Jacksboro passed away Saturday, May 16, 2009 at the St. Mary's Medical Center in Campbell Co. He was a member of Mt. Paran Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Joe was good to everyone. He had a lot of friends, and loved his wife, children, and grandchildren and was a brother to...

Velsie May

Velsie May

May 14, 2009

Velsie "Blondie" Wilson May, age 78 of Jacksboro passed away Thursday May 14 at her residence. Mrs. May was a member of Cumberland View Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Carl McGhee and Senda Bullock McGhee also her husbands Robert Wilson and Rex May; brothers Don McGhee and Audie McGhee. Survivors include a step-daughter Robin...

Wayne Coker

Wayne Coker

May 13, 2009

Wayne C. Coker age 65 of LaFollette died Wednesday May 13 at St. Mary's of Campbell County. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr Coker was a loving husband of 30 years, father, grandfather and great-grandfather that enjoyed his family very much. He loved to landscape or anything to do with the outdoors. Wayne was one of the best...

Eleanor Joyce Parker

Eleanor Joyce Parker

May 10, 2009

Eleanor Joyce Parker age 68 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, May 10, 2009 at the St. Mary's Medical Center in Campbell Co. She loved older people, little children, and animals. Mrs. Parker was a good wife, mother, and grandmother. She was also a forgiving person, most importantly she loved the Lord. Preceded in death by Parents: Kenneth and Pauline...

Melissa Ann Ward

Melissa Ann Ward

May 8, 2009

Melissa Ann Morgan Ward, age 36 of Lafollette passed away Friday, May 8, 2009 at the Mercy Health System in Knoxville. She was a member of Lafollette Church of God. She loved spending time with her nieces and nephews and enjoyed shopping for everyone. She loved her family very much. She loved going to church when she was able....

James Ralph Epperson

James Ralph Epperson

May 1, 2009

James Ralph Epperson age 74 of Jacksboro passed away Friday, May 1, 2009 at his home. He enjoyed quilting, four wheeling, and fishing. He loved his family very much. Preceded in death by Parents: James and Emma Wilson Epperson. Sister: Dorothy Fay Epperson. Survived by Wife: Jenefer Epperson of Jacksboro. Sons: James Edward Epperson of Caryville. Roger Lee Epperson...

Gregory Scott Norton

Gregory Scott Norton

May 1, 2009

Gregory Scott Norton age 45 of LaFollette passed away Friday, May 1, 2009 at the St. Mary's Medical Center in Campbell Co. He was of the Baptist Faith. Gregory was an LPN for 20 years at the LaFollette Nursing Home and a care giver. He loved his family very much. Preceded in death by Parents: William and Virginia Powell...

Douglas Monroe Daugherty

Douglas Monroe Daugherty

Apr 28, 2009

Douglas Monroe Daugherty, age 65 of Jacksboro passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at the U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville. He was a very dedicated Christian and deacon at the Old Bearwallow Independent Missionary Baptist Church. He loved gardening and was an avid fisherman. He was preceded in death by his Parents: Theodore and Janie Mason Daugherty. Brothers:...

James Collinsworth

James Collinsworth

Apr 26, 2009

James H. (Jim) Collinsworth, age 70 of Lafollette, formerly of Richmond, IN, passed away April 26, 2009 at the St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. Jim was born March 12, 1939 in Chattsworth, GA, the son of the late James Frank and Cordelia (Shelby) Collinsworth. He was a ten-year veteran of the U.S. Navy, stationed at Norfolk, VA,...

Tommy Gene Harmon

Tommy Gene Harmon

Apr 23, 2009

Tommy Gene Harmon, age 60 of Jacksboro passed away Thursday, April 23, 2009 at the Sunbridge Nursing Home. He was a member of Coolidge Baptist Church. Preceded in death by Daughter: Misty Seals. Parents: Charlie and Helen Sams Harmon. Survived by Wife: Pearl Harmon. Sons: Tommy Harmon Jr. and David Scott Harmon all of Jacksboro. 4 Grandchildren and 2...

Robert Lee Brewer

Robert Lee Brewer

Apr 23, 2009

Robert Lee Brewer, age 63 of Speedwell, formerly of Clairfield went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 23, 2009 at his home. Robert enjoyed reading his Bible and talking about it with anybody. He was a deacon of United Baptist Church. He loved working on his farm and spending time with his family and friends. Robert...

Jackie Ray Shepard

Jackie Ray Shepard

Apr 17, 2009

Jackie Shepard age 51, of Powell, Tennessee , formerly of LaFollette, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 17, 2009. Jackie enjoyed working as the Electrical Supervisor at Travis Meat, Inc. for many years. He was of the Church of God Faith and he cherished his family and friends. Jackie enjoyed classic car shows and restoring his 1970 RS Camaro....

Gary Wayne Neal

Gary Wayne Neal

Apr 12, 2009

` Gary Wayne Neal age 61 of Pioneer, TN passed away Sunday April 12 at his home. Gary was good hearted and helped anyone he could. He loved gardening, NASCAR and his family and friends very much. He was preceded in death by his parents Alfred Jerry and Georgia Neal; brothers Bill and Leroy Neal and his father-in-law James...

Howard Teague

Howard Teague

Apr 11, 2009

Howard Teague, 90, of Knoxville, formerly of LaFollette, passed into eternal rest surrounded by his family on April 11.  He grew up in Clear Fork Hollow at Eagan, Tennessee, where his family ran a country grocery store, raised cattle, and harvested timber from Teague Mountain.  As an adult he lived in LaFollette where he ran a grocery store, developed...

Pauline Mae Hatmaker

Pauline Mae Hatmaker

Apr 8, 2009

Pauline Mae Hatmaker age 83 of Jacksboro passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at her home. She was a member of Indian Mound Baptist Church. Enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening and reading. Preceded in death by Husband: Roy Hatmaker. Parents: John and Bessie Wilson. Sisters: Reba Richmond, Daisy Brassfield, Thelma Hensley and Zella Wilson. Brothers: Elmer, Clyde,...

Crystal Anne Schneider

Crystal Anne Schneider

Apr 7, 2009

Crystal Anne Schneider, age 26 of Lafollette passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Crystal attended Calvary Baptist Church. She was a very loving wife and a good caring mother that cared more for others than she did herself. She was a very hard worker that loved her family dearly. Crystal will...

Sally Joanne Arms

Sally Joanne Arms

Apr 5, 2009

Joanne Arms age 63 of Jacksboro passed away Sunday, April 5, 2009 at Baptist West. She was a loving mother, proud grandmother, sister, and friend. She is with the Lord and in a better place today. Survived by her 3 Children: Annette Brandenburg of Springfield, Missouri, Mike Arms of Lawrenceville, GA., and Charlie Arms of Titusville, FL., Grandchildren: Heather,...

Edgar E. Kidwell Iii

Edgar E. Kidwell Iii

Apr 3, 2009

Edgar E. Kidwell III (Eddie) age 42 of Jacksboro passed away Friday, April 3, 2009 at the St. Mary's Medical Center in Campbell Co. Eddie was saved at the age of 13 at the Mt. Paran Baptist Church. He was a very loving husband, father, brother, and son that cared very much for his family and friends and especially...

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