John Raymond Karsmizki
May 29, 2009
John Raymond Karsmizki age 56 of LaFollette passed away Friday morning, May 29, 2009. He was born and raised in Mansfield, Ohio and graduated Madison High School. He served in the Air Force National Guard and also as a firefighter and EMT for many years at the City of Mansfield Fire Dept. He moved to LaFollette in 1991 making...
Jack Arnold Shepard
May 28, 2009
Jack Arnold Shepard, age 75 of Lafollette passed away Thursday, May 28, 2009 at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. Jack was a self employed electrician. Jack was the loving husband of Louise Roberts Shepard and the father of two daughters, Dr. Carolina Shepard Curtis, Teresa West and the late Jackie Ray Shepard. Preceded in death by his...
Ruby Ayers
May 21, 2009
Ruby Ayers age 74 of Pioneer passed way Thursday, May 21, 2009 at the Jellico Community Hospital. She loved sewing, gardening, cooking, and going to church but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family and serving God. Preceded in death by Husband; Clay Ayers. Grandson: Christopher Moore. Sons: Cecil and Ray Ayers. Brothers: Odell, John, Floyd,...
Adian Edward Ray Johnson
May 20, 2009
Adian Edward Ray Johnson was born on February 18, 2009. Our little angel went home to be with the Lord on May 20, 2009. Adian is preceded in death by Grandparents: The late Forrest and Betty Johnson and Great Grandfathers: the late Ray Henegar and the late Harvey Jones. Adian is survived by Parents: Edward "Ed" Johnson and Christina...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
