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LaFollette, TN Obituaries

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:...

Roger Dale Stidham

Roger Dale Stidham

Jul 27, 2009

Roger Dale Stidham age 49 passed away July 27, 2009 at the home of his mother. He was an inactive member of the LaFollette Church of God. Dale was preceded in death by his Father: Andrew Stidham. He is survived by Son and Daughter in Law: Dale Jr. and Suzy Stidham. Grandchildren: Elena Marie, Isabella Lynn, Amelia Ann and...

Vicki Denise Gibson

Vicki Denise Gibson

Jul 21, 2009

Vicki Denise Lowe Gibson born January 24, 1957 in Dekalb, Illinois went away July 21, 2009 to be with her Lord. Vicki was a wonderful wife and stood by her husband 100% of the time. Vicki was the Proverbs 31 wife and mother. She was a dedicated pastor's wife and loved by many. We know she is with her...

Isabel "Juanita" Hill

Isabel "Juanita" Hill

Jul 21, 2009

Juanita Hill passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at her home. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Lafollette. Juanita loved reading, watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also loved to study her bible and her family was her life. She was a retired telephone operator from South Central Bell. Preceded in death by Parents: H.R....

Ethel Lay

Ethel Lay

Jul 17, 2009

Ethel Byrge Lay, age 78 of Jacksboro went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 17, 2009. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church. She was born on July 22, 1930 to the late Henry and Molly Byrge. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by Husband: Luther Lay. Parents: Henry and Mollie...

Hazel Crabtree

Hazel Crabtree

Jul 17, 2009

Hazel Byrge Crabtree, age 79 of Jacksboro passed away Friday, July 17, 2009 at the St. Mary's Health and Rehab. Hazel was a member of Ivey Grove Baptist Church. She loved her family very much and she had a special and loving relationship with her grandchildren. She enjoyed bible studying, reading her bible, watching local singings and preachers on...

Oscar Kinnie King

Oscar Kinnie King

Jul 12, 2009

Oscar King age 65 of Jacksboro passed away Sunday, July 12, 2009 at the St. Mary's Medical Center in Campbell Co. He was a member of Lake View Baptist Church where he was a very active member. He was a loving husband of 43 years and was a loving father and grandfather. Preceded in death by Parents: Cas and...

Marcil Kay Mills

Marcil Kay Mills

Jul 10, 2009

Marcil Kay Mills, age 66 of Lafollette passed away Friday, July 10, 2009 at the St. Mary's Medical Center in Knoxville. She was a member of Bear Wallow Baptist Church. Marcil was a very loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother that had a very loving heart and always saw the good in everybody. She enjoyed helping others, loved to...

Dorothy Underwood

Dorothy Underwood

Jul 10, 2009

Dorothy Underwood, age 75 of Lafollette passed away Friday, July 10, 2009 at her sister Dixie and brother in law Lowell's home. She attended Glade Springs Baptist Church. Dorothy was a loving mother and grandmother that enjoyed reading, working in the garden and loved going to church. Preceded in death Husband: Nathaniel Underwood. Son: Mark Underwood. Granddaughter: Courtney Underwood....

Edda Crabtree

Edda Crabtree

Jul 8, 2009

Edda Crabtree, age 56 of Lafollette went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at her home. She was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church. She was a loving wife of 36 years, a mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend to those she came in contact with. She enjoyed cooking, camping or anything to do...

Harry Roberts

Harry Roberts

Jul 5, 2009

Harry Roberts age 72 of Forest Park, Ohio passed away Sunday, July 5, 2009 at the Mercy Hospital of Fairfield of Fairfield, Ohio. Preceded in death by Wife: Juanita Roberts. Parents: Edward and Ethel Owens Roberts. Survived by Son and Daughter in Law: Gary and Lisa Roberts of Forest Park, Ohio. Daughter and Son in Law: Diana and Denny...

Gladys Blackwell

Gladys Blackwell

Jul 4, 2009

Gladys Blackwell, age 89 of Caryville went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 4, 2009 at the St. Mary's Hospice in Halls. She was a member of Light House Fellowship Church of God in Caryville. She was a loving mother and grandmother and lived for her church and her kids. Mrs. Blackwell liked to crochet, sew and knit....

Effie Johnson

Effie Johnson

Jul 4, 2009

Effie Newby Johnson, age 89 of Lafollette passed away Saturday, July 4, 2009 at the St. Mary's Medical Center in Knoxville. She was of the Apostolic faith. Preceded in death by Parents: Jim and Mary Alice Smith Newby. Survived by Sons and Daughters in Law: James Elmer and Johnna Trammell of Fayetteville, NC. Lonnie and Lissie Johnson of Lafollette...

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