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LaFollette, TN Obituaries

Lucille Kirby

Lucille Kirby

Dec 23, 2008

Lucille Kirby, age 81 of Jacksboro passed away December 23, 2008 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. Mrs. Kirby was born February 20, 1927 in Red Ash, TN to Lindsay and Willie Rutherford Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Preston Kirby Sr. and a son David Michael Brown. Survivors include her son...

Norman Lewis Leach

Norman Lewis Leach

Dec 23, 2008

Norman Lewis Leach, age 64 of Speedwell passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at his home. Preceded in death by Parents: James Troy and Alvildea Carr Leach. Brothers: Dewey and Eugene Leach. Sister: Lena Sennich. Survived by Wife: Kathy Leach of Speedwell. Sons: Lewis Lee Leach of SC and Norm Kevin Leach of Lafollette. Daughter: Tabatha Ann Kennington of...

Jb Ford

Jb Ford

Dec 20, 2008

JB Ford, age 83 of Jacksboro formerly of the Grantsboro Community passed away early Saturday morning December 20, 2008 at his home. Mr. Ford was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict and member of Demory Baptist Church. He loved his job at the Lake City Hospital and never would take a vacation or a day off from work. He...

Jimmy Willard Rolston

Jimmy Willard Rolston

Dec 20, 2008

Jimmy Willard Rolston age 83 of Jacksboro passed away December 20, 2008 at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County.  He was a member of Mt. Paran Baptist Church.  Mr. Rolston loved being around people, fishing, sports, church and music.  He was very proud of his daughters and grandsons. Preceded in death by: Parents: Enoch and Nannie Ayers Rolston. ...

Willard T Lasley

Willard T Lasley

Dec 19, 2008

Willard T. Lasley age 85 of Caryville passed away Friday, December 19, 2008 at Summitt View Nursing Home in Lake City.  He was a member of Lake View Baptist Church.  Mr. Lasley loved to play and sing blue grass music, fishing, gardening, flowers and his family was his life. Preceded in death by Wife: Virginia Alderman Lasley. Son: Sonny...

Don Carlos Daugherty

Don Carlos Daugherty

Dec 17, 2008

Don Carlos Daugherty, "Coach D", age 62, of Dunlap went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, December 17, 2008. He was a devoted husband, father, coach and teacher for thirty years and veteran of Vietnam. He was a member of the Dunlap United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by Father: Carlos Daugherty. Brother in Law: Donald Byrd Chambers. Nephew:...

Walter Allen Dossett

Walter Allen Dossett

Dec 16, 2008

Walter Allen Dossett, age 89 of Lafollette passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at Summitt View Nursing Home in Lake City after a courageous battle with leukemia. He was a life long resident of Campbell County. He was a veteran of World War II serving as a tank driver and a mechanic with the U.S. Third Army 6th Armored...

Carrie Miller

Carrie Miller

Dec 16, 2008

Carrie Miller age 76 of Lafollette passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at the St. Mary's Health System in Knoxville. She was a charter member of Whitman Hollow Bible Church and for 18 ½ years when it was under the leadership of Pastor  Darryl Mefford. Preceded in death by Husband: Elmer Miller. Parents: McKinley Wilson and Bessie Hatmaker Wilson....

Carlos Daugherty

Carlos Daugherty

Dec 15, 2008

Carlos L. Daugherty, age 89 of Jacksboro passed away Monday, December 15, 2008 at the St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. He was born February 7, 1919 in Jacksboro, TN. He attended Jacksboro schools until the TVA bought his father's farm for Norris Dam. Carlos moved to Whitesburg, KY when his father was in the coal mining business....

Clyde Green

Clyde Green

Dec 14, 2008

Clyde "Goalpost" Green age 68 of Jacksboro passed away Sunday, December 14, 2008 at the St. Mary's Medical Center in Knoxville.He was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Green enjoyed watching sports especially UT football, and religious programs. He also enjoyed painting and coloring. He loved his family very much. Preceded in death by Parents: Boyd Green and Jessie Leach...

Rev. Donald Glen Petree

Rev. Donald Glen Petree

Dec 14, 2008

. Rev. Donald Glen Petree age 57 of Caryville passed away Sunday, December 14, 2008 at his home. He was a member of Lake View Baptist Church. He was a pastor of Fairview Baptist Church in Oak Ridge and was an interim pastor for several churches. Glen volunteered his services to the community and was director of Missions Campbell...

Clara Lucille Douglas

Clara Lucille Douglas

Dec 13, 2008

Clara Lucille Douglas, 80, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2008. Lucille was born to George and Sinda Ayers Baird on April 16, 1928 in Habersham, Tennessee where she also attended school. Lucille married Jim (JC) Douglas at Lafollette, Tennessee on August 17, 1946 and their loving relationship continued for 62 years until her death. During the first years...

Brian Lane Rutherford

Brian Lane Rutherford

Dec 12, 2008

Brian Lane Rutherford, age 41 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, December 12, 2008 at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. He was owner and operator of his sheet metal shop. Mr. Rutherford loved his family very much. He was a hard worker and enjoyed camping. Preceded in death by Grandparents: Elizabeth Rutherford, Connor Hillard and Bertha Smith. Survived...

James Archie Cotton

James Archie Cotton

Dec 10, 2008

James Archie Cotton, age 97 of Caryville, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at the St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. He was a member of Paint Rock Baptist Church in Oneida. Mr. Cotton served 2 terms on Campbell County School Board and was vice mayor of Caryville. He was president and co-owner of Hurricane Coal Company. He...

Floyd Overbey

Floyd Overbey

Dec 9, 2008

Floyd Overbey, age 83 passed away December 9, 2008 in Lubbock, TX after a lengthy illness. He died peacefully with his daughter at his side. He was born January 19, 1925 to the late William B. and Dicie Overbey. Preceded in death by Wife: Ruth Beeler Overbey. Son: Terry Overbey. Sisters: Beulah White and Sylvia Wilhoit.  Brother: Herod Overbey....

Oneda Campbell

Oneda Campbell

Dec 4, 2008

Oneda Wilson Campbell, age 80 of Lafollette, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 4, 2008 at the UT Hospital. She was born October 25, 1928 in Lafollette. She worked many years in sewing factories both in Lafollette and Knoxville. She became instant friends with all her coworkers. All that knew Oneda loved her. She loved...

Marie Burnette

Marie Burnette

Dec 1, 2008

Marie Wilson Burnette age 65 of Lafollette passed away Monday December 1, 2008 at her residence. She was a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Burnette loved her family very much and was a server for Perkins restaurant. She was preceded in death by Parents: Nicholas and Vista Carroll Sellers. First Husband: Al Wilson. Brother: Francis Sellers. Sister:...

Mack Dilbeck

Mack Dilbeck

Nov 27, 2008

Mack Dilbeck, age 87 of Vasper, TN went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 27, 2008 at Summitt View of Lake City. He was born June 19, 1921. He was a World War II veteran, a retired coal miner and also served on the Campbell County Commission Board for several terms. He was president for Reaches...

Lexie Trowbridge

Lexie Trowbridge

Nov 23, 2008

Lexie Trowbridge age 87 of Jacksboro passed away on  Sunday November 23, 2008 at St. Mary's of Campbell County.  Her husband Virgil Trowbridge preceded her in death on November 21, 2008. Mrs. Trowbridge was one of nine children born to Rev. Arlis and Ethel Stephens.  She was a retired Bookkeeper with Campbell County Farmers Co-Op. She was also a...

Virgil Bowen Trowbridge

Virgil Bowen Trowbridge

Nov 21, 2008

Virgil Trowbridge age 92 of Jacksboro passed away suddenly on  Friday November 21, 2008 at his home. Mr. Trowbridge was one of fifteen children born to Peter Bowen and Hettie Trowbridge.  He was a retired Manager of Campbell County Farmers Co-Op. He was also a member of Whitman Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife Lexie Trowbridge; son Ted Trowbridge;...

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