Obituaries

Dec 14, 2025

Dollie Mae Russell, age 89, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

She was preceded in death by here husband of 56 years, Dallas E. Russell Sr.; parents Arnold and Dollie Mable Brown Benner; 3 brothers; 2 sisters; son-in-law, Robert "Rick" Eisele; and brothers-in-law, Glenn Jones and Lester Russell.

Dollie is survived by...

Dec 9, 2025

Pamela Elaine Kitts Garner, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Pam loved to collect antique glassware, watching westerns, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a Christian and a registered nurse and supervisor at LaFollette Hospital and other local hospitals for 24 years. Prior to her nursing career, which she...

Dec 7, 2025

Caleb Kyle Johnson, age 18 of Jacksboro, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at his home. He was a son, brother, uncle, and friend to everyone he met. Caleb never met a stranger, and he was always the one with a smile on his face bringing joy to everyone...

Dec 7, 2025

Mary Linda Bailey King, age 76, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday December 7, 2025.  She was a longtime member of Midway Baptist Church. Mary was affectionately known as Aunt Murnie to all who loved her. Even though she didn't have children of her own, she loved, cared, and cooked for many children. She...

Dec 5, 2025

Odessia Pauline Foust Cook, born May 16th, 1929, entered her heavenly home Friday, December 5th, 2025, surrounded by her children. She was a faithful member of Fundamental Missionary Baptist Church. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her greatest joys were beautiful and simple- watching the birds, quilting pieces stitched with love, gardening,and spending...

Dec 4, 2025

Rita Faye Bowling, age 71, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday December 4, 2025.  She was of the Baptist faith. Rita loved playing piano, watching Tennessee Volunteers football, and reading.

Rita is preceded in death by her parents Odell and Dolores Collier Bowling; and brother, Ronald Odell Bowling.

She is...

Dec 3, 2025

Joanie Lee Thomas, age 56, departed this life on Wednesday December 3, 2025. She was a loving mother and grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed doing crafts and being with her dogs.

Joanie is preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Judy Sexton Dameron; brothers, James Branam...

Dec 2, 2025

Ruth Hubbard age 85, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday December 2, 2025. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Ruth is preceded in death by her daughters, Darlene Stout, Tina Hatfield, Betty Ridenour; parents, Oliver and Daisy Rhodes Henson; brothers,...

Nov 29, 2025

Robert Wilson, age 64 of LaFollette, passed away at home on Saturday, November 29, 2025.  He was born on December 26, 1960.  Robert enjoyed working on cars, impersonating Elvis Pressley, and watching wrestling.

He is preceded in death by his father Bert Wilson.

Robert is survived by his loving mother Christine Walworth and...

Nov 29, 2025

Marvin "Monty" LaMonte Miller, age 54 of Jacksboro, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at his home. He was born on November 1, 1971, to the late Marvin Miller and Patricia Robinson.  Monty loved to go hunting, fishing, four wheeling, and policing. He retired after 27 years of service with the LaFollette Police Department.

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Nov 28, 2025

Steven "Steve" Ford, age 74 of Caryville, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Cumberland Village. He was born on January 31, 1951, to late Ernest Young and Maxine (Ford) Young. Steve was a member of Heavens View Missionary Baptist Church and did jail ministry at Campbell County, Scott County, and Morgan County. He also loved...

Nov 26, 2025

Jason Eric Sullivant, age 42 of Jacksboro, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Methodist Medical Center. He was born on July 22, 1983. Jason enjoyed playing basketball, video games, riding his bicycle, and flirting with the girls. He was a very outgoing and happy-go-lucky guy who loved aggravating and spending time with his family, especially...

Nov 24, 2025

Faye Richardson, age 91 of Jacksboro, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at her home. She was born on February 17, 1934, to the late Hiram Henegar and Myrtle Lovette Henegar. Faye loved to sew, cook, and spend time with her family. She was a Sunday School teacher for 50 years at Macedonia Baptist Church, where...

Nov 24, 2025

Donna Jean Pinkerton, age 73 of Caryville, departed this life November 24, 2025, at her home. She was born on February 20, 1952, to the late Hugh Johnson and Wilma Amos Johnson.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Rick Pinkerton; brother Gary Lynn Johnson.

Donna is...

Nov 15, 2025

Brinda Ann Woods, age 74 of Clinton, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Waters of Clinton. She was born on July 24, 1951, to the late Ramon Woods and Margie Bodi. Brinda was of the Southern Baptist Faith and was very strong in her faith. She enjoyed oil painting...

Nov 14, 2025

Jerry Lee Brotherton Sr.

Age 85 of LaFollette TN passed away on Friday November 14,2025. He attended Fincastle Church.

A devoted man that walked with God and a extremely dedicated family man. Jerry lived his life with deep faith, humility, laughter and love. His belief in God guided every step he took, and...

Nov 12, 2025

Darlene Ann O'Brien passed away on Wednesday November 12, 2025.  She was born on September 30, 1947 to the late Adolf and Regina Wyant Meyer. Darlene enjoyed music, cooking, gardening, and art.

In addition to her parents, Darlene is preceded in death by her brothers, Leonard Meyer, George Meyer, and Frank Meyer; sisters, Eleanor Heitmeyer,...

Nov 3, 2025

Lola Fay (Wilson) Hubner age 81 of Valrico, Florida passed away on Monday November 3, 2025. She was born July 10, 1944, in LaFollette to the late Theodore and Carrie (Snodderly) Wilson. Lola was of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed playing bingo, working in her yard, and gardening. Lola loved going to Disney World and being with...

Nov 2, 2025

Richard Lynn Kennedy, age 41 passed away on Sunday November 2, 2025.

He was born on May 15, 1984. Richard loved spending time with his mom and playing on his phone. He enjoyed riding his 4-wheeler in the mountains.

Richard is preceded in death by his father, Ralph Miller, and niece Brooke Beaty....

Nov 1, 2025

Sylvania Sexton, age 88, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday November 1, 2025. She was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her family and spoiling her grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Frank and Edna Bell Wright Lay; brothers, Luther Lay, Esaw...