Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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