Obituaries

Jul 20, 2024

Winton H. Tinch, age 84, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday July 20, 2024. He was a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and Sunday school teacher. Winton was a faithful member of Mountain View Baptist Church on Teague Lane in LaFollette. He loved fishing and working on the church was...

Jul 18, 2024

Elaine Inez Stepp went to be with the Lord on July 18, 2024 at her home with loved ones and an army of Angels present.

She is preceded in death by her brother Jerry L. Stepp; father of her children Lester Eugene Adkins; fur baby Spanky; mother Thelma Inez Mills Stepp; special family member Barbra...

Jul 17, 2024

Deloris "Peepsie"( McCullah) Allen age 91 of LaFollette, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at U.T. Medical Center.  She was born in Campbell County on June 21, 1933, to the late Rev.  Loyd E. McCullah and Ella (Wilburn) McCullah. Deloris was a loving wife of 61 years, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother that enjoyed spending time...

Jul 16, 2024

Kerry Elizabeth Pope, born March 20, 1953 in Aiken, SC to parents Wendel Tipton and Twila Modena Pope (nee Pierce), passed away peacefully with her husband Dean Walden by her side, on July 16, 2024 at the age of 71.

Kerry is survived by her sister Jeanie (Marty) Naumann, nephew Tod (Leah) Naumann, her niece...

Jul 15, 2024

Brittney Amber Curran age 38, beloved mother, cosmetologist, talented artisan passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024.

Brittney was born on December 9, 1985. Brittney enjoyed refurbishing furniture and collecting antiques. Her was a living gallery for her talents, filled with beautifully crafted and restored furniture that told the stories of their past. Brittney was...

Jul 14, 2024

Lenora Prater age 90 of LaFollette, entered into her heavenly home and joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 14, 2024. She was born September 19, 1933, in LaFollette to the late Amos and Mary Parker Miller. Lenora loved to shop, go to flea markets, yard sales, and ordering items on QVC. She always...

Jul 14, 2024

Roxie Hill Johnson, age 96 of LaFollette passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was the owner of H&R Block in LaFollette for 32 years. She also was a supervisor at Imperial Reading, and a substitute teacher. Roxie also taught Sunday School at Pleasant Ridge Baptist...

Jul 13, 2024

Emma Green age 103 of Jacksboro, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Turkey Creek Medical Center. She was born on April 13, 1921, to the late Charlie Edmonds and Claudia (Godsey) Edmonds. Emma was a loving wife of 62 years and aunt that enjoyed going to church, gospel singing, fishing...

Jul 10, 2024

Timothy James Swallow aka "Gravy", age 65, departed this life on Wednesday July 10, 2024. He was a loving father, grandfather, friend, and brother. He was a member of the Southern Sons Motorcycle Club where he was the president for a period of time.

Gravy is preceded in death by his mother, Wanda Busseni Zummo...

Jul 5, 2024

Leonard DeWayne Connell age 66 of LaFollette, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on October 3, 1958. Leonard was a wonderful father, who was witty, smart, and adventurous that enjoyed working on Mopar cars, woodworking, refurbishing antiques, collected knives, and fine China. He also loved...

Jul 2, 2024

Deborah Lane age 62 of LaFollette, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. She was born on October 19, 1961, to the late Wilma (Spencer) Adkins. Debbie enjoyed cooking, cleaning houses, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by her daughter Natasha Lane. Deborah is...

Jun 29, 2024

George Edward McCreary went home to be with the Lord on June 29, 2024. In loving memory of our brother, rest in peace. Love Paul, Joe, and Mary

The family has entrusted the care of George McCreary to Martin Wilson Funeral Home "Where Families Matter Most."

Jun 29, 2024

Larry Thornton age 65 of LaFollette departed this life on Saturday June 29th, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was a Christian and a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.

Larry was in the first graduating class from the new Campbell County High School in 1976. He was a sports fan at heart...

Jun 25, 2024

Bill Lane Sullivan age 76 of Jacksboro, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on November 9, 1947, to the late Harold Sullivan and Edna (Whiles) Sullivan. Bill enjoyed target shooting, reloading shells, camping, watching westerns, playing sudoku and solitaire, and was also a cowboy and...

Jun 25, 2024

Thelma Marie Davis, age 84 of LaFollette, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on February 5, 1940, to the late William Davis and Vestie (York) Davis. Thelma was of the Church of God Faith and enjoyed crossword puzzles, flowers, her dogs, going to the lake,...

Jun 22, 2024

Roy Dan Sutton age 84 of LaFollette, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024. He was born on December 6, 1939, to the late Solomon Sutton and Dovie (Miller) Sutton. Roy was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed gardening and restoring old cars. Roy retired from the United States Air Force as a E-6 with 20 plus...

Jun 20, 2024

Billy Joe "Bill" LeMarr, age 76 of Jacksboro, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at his home. He was born on December 25, 1947, to the late Euing "Bud" LeMarr and Vireta (McNeil) LeMarr. Bill was a member Elm Grove Baptist Church who loved laying in the floor watching TV, carpentry, and was a jack of...

Jun 20, 2024

Earl Bray age 88 of LaFollette, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at his home.  He was born on October 20, 1935, to the late Jim and Lissie Bray. Earl was a member of Fincastle Church of God and a 51-year member of the Labors International Union of North America. He also enjoyed listening to Gospel...

Jun 19, 2024

Jerry Meadows, age 75 departed this life on Wednesday June 19, 2024. He was born on September 17, 1948.  Jerry proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict from August 18, 1968 through August 18, 1970. He received two Purple Hearts for wounds he received in action, he was awarded the Air Medal...

Jun 17, 2024

Marshall Thomas Daugherty age 87 of Jacksboro, went home to be his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday June 17, 2024. He was born May 23, 1937, in Jacksboro to the late James R. and Milvina (Tackett) Daugherty. Marshall's church membership was at Macedonia Baptist Church but had been attending Indian Creek Baptist Church. He enjoyed...