George William Brewer
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...
Helen Morris
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...
Margie Fiest
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...
Kathy Jean Huddleston
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...
Billy Ray Lawson Sr.
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....
Thomas Jefferson Partin
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...
Jerry Wayne Steakley Sr.
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...
Gerald Edward Phillips
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...
Millee Ray Danielle Wright
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...
Jerry Wayne Marlow
May 1, 2024
Jerry Wayne Marlow, age 77, departed this life on Wednesday May 1, 2024. He was a loving husband of 58 years, father, grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved watching Tennessee Football, fishing, or just spending time outdoors.
Jerry is preceded in death by his loving wife, Anna Louise...
Mary Francis (Hatfield) Lowe Siler
Apr 29, 2024
Mary Francis Hatfield Lowe Siler , age 74, passed away on Monday April 29, 2024. She was born on January 17, 1950 to the late Hefferman and Clemmie Carroll Hatfield. Mary loved to cook, especially desserts like her banana pudding and peanut butter fudge. She also loved to camp, be outdoors, drinking coffee, and telling jokes. Her...
Joyce Carline "Jobie" Harness
Apr 29, 2024
Joyce Carline "Jobie" Harness, age 77 of Jacksboro, departed this life on April 29, 2024. She was born March 23, 1947 in Caryville to the late Carl and Joyce Charlene Wyrick Harness.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Lynn Harness; siblings, Woody Harness, Lenda Harness, Brenda Harness, and...
Chris Allen Thornsbury
Apr 28, 2024
Chris Allen Thornsbury, age 56 of LaFollette, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Tennova Hospital of LaFollette. He was born on June 24, 1967. Chris was a loving husband, son, and father that loved working outside, landscaping, fishing, music, and spending time with family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his...
Luellen Coston
Apr 27, 2024
LuEllen Overton Coston, age 55 of LaFollette, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at her home. She was born on June 11, 1968.
She is survived by her mother Grace Overton of LaFollette; her two sons Jonathan and Reece Vowell of Briceville; one grandson Jaxson Vowell of Rocky Top; one nephew Chase Overton of...
Richard Allen Jones
Apr 22, 2024
Richard Allen Jones, age 65 of Caryville, departed this life on Monday, April 22, 2024, at his home. He was born on March 30, 1959, to the late Dorsal Jones and Janet (Wilson) Jones. Richard was a loving husband of 33 years, father, and grandfather "Papaw" that enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He...
Priscilla (Byrge) Burton
Apr 15, 2024
Priscilla Byrge Burton, age 75 of Caryville, went to her Heavenly home on Monday, April 15, 2024. She was born on January 14, 1949, to the late Arvile Byrge and Arletta (Allen) Byrge. Priscilla enjoyed gardening, canning, loved to sing, enjoyed all animals, and loved to cook, and was well known for making biscuits, but her biggest...
Gertie "Louise" (Disney) Phillips
Apr 15, 2024
Gertie "Louise" Phillips age 88 of Jacksboro, departed this life on April 15, 2024. Louise was born January 2, 1936 in Anderson County to the late Ted and Lula Mae Heatherly Disney. She loved working in the yard, mowing, cooking, gardening, canning, sewing, and spending time with her family. Louise was a longtime and faithful member of...
Joseph "Joe" Daniel Ward
Apr 11, 2024
Joseph "Joe" Daniel Ward, 28 years old from Caryville, departed this life on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at his residence. He was a member of the Clinchmore Baptist Church. Joe loved guns, knives, hunting, and playing his guitar. He enjoyed entertaining his family and friends, but his biggest enjoyment was his kids.
Joe is survived...
Carl Hogan Woodson, Jr
Apr 10, 2024
CARL HOGAN WOODSON, JR, age 76, formally of LaFollette, passed away Wednesday, April 10 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was born January 15, 1948, to Carl H. and Vandalee Woodson. Carl married his grade school sweetheart, Theresa Dossett, and they moved to Ypsilanti, Michigan, where he began his lifetime career at Ford Motor Company. Eventually, the two...
David Michael "Mike" Anderson
Apr 7, 2024
David Michael "Mike" Anderson, age 73 passed away on April 7, 2024. He was raised in Hamilton, OH. Mike was a retired chief engineer for Lowes Universal Hotels. He retired to LaFollette 18 years ago. Mike loved fishing, boating, and traveling.
Mike is preceded in death by his parents and 2 sons.
Mike...
