Obituaries

Jun 6, 2024

Mary Atlas Monday, age 85, of LaFollette, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 6, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Mary Atlas is now reunited with her husband of 65 years, Carl, her son, Marvin, her parents, Elmer "Bud" Carroll and Clara Lee Carroll as well as all her brothers, Vernon,...

Jun 5, 2024

Stephan K. Whaley, age 73 passed away on Wednesday June 5, 2024.  He was born on April 15, 1951 to the late Gleen and Anna Marie Johnson Whaley.

Stephan is survived by his son, Steve Whaley of Sevierville; and sister, Karen DeGraaf of Griffith, IN.

Mr. Whaley's wishes were to be cremated.

Jun 4, 2024

David Glenn Miller, age 75 went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday June 4, 2024. He was a loving husband of 53 years, father, grandfather, great grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. Honorably served his country from 1967 – 1970 in the Army where he served 2 terms in Vietnam...

May 31, 2024

Lynn Michelle Hensley, age 56, went to her heavenly home on May 31st. She was preceded in death by her Father Charles Daniel Sampson.

She is survived by her mother, Georgia Marie Sampson, her husband Ronald Hensley, her son Bobby Russell and wife Megan, and their children Silas and Evelyn Russell, and her son Michael...

May 31, 2024

Justin Bradley Smith, age 44 departed this life on Friday May 31, 2024. Brad is of the Christian Faith. Brad loved his family more than anything. He also loved hots rods, muscle cars and little trucks (low riders). He never met a stranger and made friends wherever he went.

He is survived by parents Howard...

May 28, 2024

Cynthia "Cindi" Elaine Woolum Ariks was born on April 5, 1959, in Rockwood, Tennessee. She left her earthly life on May 28, 2024, at her home in Kingston. Cindi was a baptized Christian and knew Jesus as her Lord and Savior. She now resides safely in her Father's arms.

Cindi, as she is known to...

May 24, 2024

Rodney Eaddy age 71 departed this life on Friday May 24, 2024. He was born on May 15, 1953 to the late Geoffrey and Paula Poston Eaddy. Rodney was a proud member of the U.S. Army where he served in Vietnam from 1971 to 1979. He enjoyed dirt track racing in car #22, hunting, and caramel frappes...

May 21, 2024

Geraldine "Geri" Hess, age 90 of LaFollette departed this life happy on Tuesday May, 21, 2024. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved to sing, play music, and dance.

She is preceded in death by Carol J Duty; brothers, Ancil, Kenneth, Earl, and Lewis Evans; sisters, Artie, Vada, Katherine, Georgia, and June.

May 20, 2024

Ernestine Richardson, age 96 of LaFollette, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at LaFollette Court Assisted Living. She was born on March 7, 1928, to the late Jack Bronson and Tampa (Carmichael) Livingston. Ernestine enjoyed reading, shopping, sewing, loved cooking, traveling, and most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

In addition...

May 17, 2024

Norma J. Gerber, age 85 of Caryville, departed this life on Friday, May 17, 2024 at her home. She was born July 10, 1938.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James M. Gerber; her father, Raymond Sargent; her stepmother, Rebecca Sargent; her birthmother, Carmen Atkins; her brother, Fred Sargent; and her sister Sharon...

May 16, 2024

Carl Thomas "Tommy" Swafford, age 63 of Jacksboro went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 16, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 7, 1961. Tommy was a loving husband of 41 years, father and grandfather that enjoyed, going to church, spending time with his family, and turkey hunting.  He was...

May 14, 2024

George William Brewer, age 78 departed this life on Tuesday May 14, 2024. He was born on June 24, 1945 to the late James M. and Bonnie Steward Brewer. George was a loving son and brother, that loved to fish and build model cars and boats.

In addition to his parents, George is preceded in...

May 12, 2024

Helen (Garner) Morris, age 90 of LaFollette, passed away on Sunday May 12, 2024. She was born on October 30, 1933, to the late Leonard Garner and Martha Jane (Sellers) Garner. Helen was a member of Fordtown Baptist Church and enjoyed sewing, gardening, cooking, crossword puzzles, watching Bluebloods, and spoiling her grandkids.

In addition to...

May 7, 2024

Margie (Sellers) Smith Fiest of Sumter, SC (originally of LaFollette), 87 departed this life on May 7, 2024. She spent 40+ years of her life working as a factory worker with 30+ years at the Shirt Factory (Imperial Reading) in the Cutting Department. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church.

She was preceded in...

May 7, 2024

Kathy Jean Huddleston, age 69 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 surrounded by family. Kathy enjoyed all sports, but her favorite was the Tennessee Vols. She was a member of First Independent Missionary Baptist Church. Kathy also enjoyed being with her family and attending her nieces and nephews' sporting...

May 6, 2024

Billy Ray Lawson Sr. age 81 of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024. He was born on December 16, 1942, to the late Lee Lawson and Myrtle Lawson.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Carlos Lawson; sisters Fayette Rutherford, Portia Jones, Patsy Massengill, and Deanna Lawson....

May 5, 2024

Thomas Jefferson Partin, age 74, passed away on Sunday May 5, 2024.  He was born on July 4, 1949 to the late Green and Rose Palmer Partin.  Thomas was a loving husband, father, grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family, he loved riding his motorcycle, camping, and anything to do with being outdoors.

In...

May 4, 2024

Jerry Wayne Steakley Sr. age 71 of Jellico, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024. He was born on April 26, 1953, to the late Jack Steakley and Cora (Perkey) Steakley. Jerry enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Geraldine Jones Steakley; his son Billy...

May 3, 2024

Gerald Edward "Jerry" Phillips, age 84, departed this life on Friday May 3, 2024. He was born on September 1, 1939 to the late Lowell and Mary Oniel Phillips. Gerry loved CB radios, ham radios, fishing, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Jerry...

May 3, 2024

Millee Ray Danielle Wright entered into the arms of Jesus on Friday, May 3, 2024.

She was greeted in heaven by her grandfather, Larry Wright; her great grandparents, Raymond Harness and Mildred Brock and other relatives.

Ones to remember Millee on earth is her mother, Brittany Wright; her father, Matt Brock; her sister...