Obituaries

Apr 5, 2024

Sue Spradlin Poteet of LaFollette, gained her heavenly wings on Friday, April 5, 2024.  She was a member of Midway Baptist Church and attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church for many years.

Sue's proudest accomplishment was being a mother, then later grandmother (to 5 "perfect" grandchildren) then great-grandmother to 7 (also perfect) great-grandchildren. She was always...

Apr 4, 2024

Theodore Ernest Maiden, age 79 of LaFollette, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at his home. He was born on December 24, 1944, to the late Ernest Woodrow Maiden and Louise Barker Maiden. Theodore enjoyed golfing, fishing, small time farming, and woodworking. He also spent twenty-one years in the United States Airforce and nine years with...

Apr 3, 2024

Kisha Ann Ivey, age 46 of LaFollette, passed away on Wednesday April 3, 2024. Kisha enjoyed cooking, flowers, decorating and spending time with her family that she loved dearly.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Wheeler and Delphia Nelson, and William and Doris Murphy; stepdaughter, Caitlyn Branam; and mother-in-law, Donna Morris.

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Apr 1, 2024

Rex Howard "Howie" Sweat, age 70 of LaFollette, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 1, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on March 10, 1954, to the late Cuen (Honey) and Eltha (Dial) Sweat. Rex enjoyed softball, cooking, westerns, and wrestling.  He was also employed with the Campbell County School System...

Apr 1, 2024

James "Ed" Edward Amick, age 69 of Speedwell, departed this life on Monday, April 1, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on February 13, 1955, to the late Ralph and Clarice Amick. He was a loving husband of 12 years, father, and grandfather that enjoyed working with heavy equipment.

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Mar 26, 2024

Teresa Ann Ford, age 61 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday March 26, 2024. Teresa was of the Baptist faith, she loved spending time with her family especially her puppy, Sassy.

Preceded in death by Parents, Newman and Evelyn Moffett Ford; Grandparents, Byrd and Mary Ford, Perlie Woodson and Archie Moffett; brother, Bill Ford; and nephew,...

Mar 23, 2024

James Daniel Daugherty, age 77 of Caryville, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, March 23, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at the U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born October 13, 1946, in Clinchmore to the late Dan and Mary Seiber Daugherty. James enjoyed being in the mountains, four wheeling, and ginseng. He loved...

Mar 22, 2024

Betty Sue Parker, age 82 passed away on Friday March 22, 2024. She was born on February 26, 1942 to the late Charlie Lee and Lillian Randolph Nelson.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Earl Parker; sister, Barbara Miller; sister-in-law, Judy Nelson; and nephew, Joey Nelson.

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Mar 21, 2024

James Wendell Bailey, age 60 of LaFollette passed away on Thursday March 21, 2024.

Wendell was a former Campbell County Commissioner and Campbell County Sheriff's Deputy. He was a graduate of Campbell County High School, class of 1982.  He loved UT sports, NASCAR, mowing, gardening, traveling, working outdoors, and spending time with his family, especially...

Mar 19, 2024

Teresa Elaine Blalock (Botts), age 60 of Jacksboro passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at U.T. Medical Center. She was born on August 1, 1963, to the late Raymond and Janice (Wells) Botts.

Teresa was a member of Laurel Branch Baptist Church of Briceville, where her and her husband attended regularly. She loved her...

Mar 17, 2024

Mary Seymour Adkins, age 87 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 17, 2024. She was born on March 1, 1937, to the late Tillman Hatfield and Rachael Sharp Hatfield. Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family and her dogs.

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Mar 13, 2024

Marcus McNay, age 56 of LaFollette, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Tennova North. He was born on September 17, 1967. Marcus was a loving father that enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and loved to fish and watch football.

He is preceded in death by his mother Harriet McNay.

Mar 6, 2024

Shirley Imogene Vitatoe, age 88 of Caryville, departed this life on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born August 8, 1935, to the late Jake Silcox and Pearl Silcox Byrd. Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family. She also enjoyed quilting and going to...

Feb 26, 2024

Blake Shane Bratcher, age 34 of LaFollette, departed this life on Monday, February 26th, 2024. He was born November 27, 1989 in Knoxville. Blake attended Calvary Baptist Church in LaFollette. He enjoyed landscaping, being outdoors, four wheelers, truck driving, helping others, and being a handy man.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Anna...

Feb 26, 2024

Marietta Ford, age 81 went home to be with the Lord on Monday February 26,2024. She was a loving wife of 55 years to her best friend and husband Jack. Loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. No one ever left her house without a hug, a kiss, and I...

Feb 21, 2024

Alma Gray Sulfridge went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 surrounded by loved ones.  Alma was born on August 18, 1928, near Pineville, Kentucky.  She enjoyed going to church and was of the Baptist faith.  Her favorite pastime was being surrounded by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren!

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Feb 20, 2024

Randall Scott Fraley age 43 of Jacksboro, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. He was born on December 1, 1980. Randall enjoyed hunting, fishing, working, singing, going to the mountains, spending time with family and friends, and attending Cumberland View Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his sister Christy Fraley; grandparents Junior...

Feb 19, 2024

Emma Sue Wallace Rutherford age 63 of LaFollette, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024. She was born on June 4, 1960, to the late Roy Wallace and Fleda "Willoughby" Wallace. Emma enjoyed sewing, camping, fishing, and spending time with her family and friends.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by...

Feb 19, 2024

Joie P. Olson age 58 of LaFollette, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, at her home. She was born on January 19, 1966. Joie enjoyed painting, going to the beach, and spending time with her grandkids.

She is now reunited with her forever love James R. Olson.

Joie is survived by her...

Feb 13, 2024

Laura "Sue" Davis Simpson age 82 of Caryville, went home to be with her Lord on February 13, 2024. She was born on March 30, 1941, to the late Millard "Pigeye" Blackwell and Gladys Sheffield Blackwell. Sue was a member of Fincastle Church of God. She enjoyed going to church, traveling, sight seeing East Tennessee, and visiting...