Obituaries

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...

Feb 13, 2024

Christopher Lynn Williamson, age 47 departed this life on Tuesday February 13, 2024. He was a loving husband and father that enjoyed spending time outdoors with his sons including hunting, fishing or just being outside. He loved working with his hands.

Christopher is preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Joann Lemar Williamson and...

Feb 11, 2024

Nicholas Shane Humerick, age 54 of Caryville, departed this life on Sunday, February 11, 2024. He was born January 13, 1970 to the late Jess and Linda Stratenberger Humerick in Dayton, Ohio. Nicholas enjoyed playing video games especially "Call of Duty", flying remote control helicopters and eating his favorite food, tacos. He was always washing and cleaning...

Feb 10, 2024

Linda Mae Williford born August 12, 1953, fell asleep in death at her home on February 10, 2024. She married her loving husband of 52 years Billy H. Williford on September 8, 1971. She often joked that she kissed him so much it made the hair fall off his head. However, she revealed that she fell in...

Feb 9, 2024

Millard Earl McCullah, age 71 of LaFollette, departed this life on Friday, February 9, 2024 at the U.T. Medical Center. He was born October 18, 1952 in Stinking Creek. Millard was a member of the Stanfield Church of God. He loved fishing, candy, gardening, working in the yard, flea markets, and spending time with his grandbabies. Millard...

Feb 8, 2024

Mildred Bolton age 89 of LaFollette, went home to be with her Lord on February 8, 2024, surrounded by the ones she loved.  She was born on February 10, 1934, to the late Frank Lay and Edna (Wright) Lay. Mildred was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed cooking, going to flea markets, reading the bible, vowel books,...