Obituaries

Dec 6, 2023

Robert Mitchell Marcum, age 66 of Jacksboro, passed away on December 6, 2023, at Tennova Medical Center in LaFollette. He was born on September 22, 1957, to the late James Marcum and Mary Edna (Stanford) Marcum. Robert was a loving father, grandfather, and brother that enjoyed spending time with his family.

In addition to his...

Dec 4, 2023

Margaret Falls, age 68 of LaFollette, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 4, 2023. She attended the Fundamental Missionary Baptist Church in LaFollette, Tennessee. Margaret was a hard worker and loved her family very much. Margaret always loved a good laugh, especially if it was at someone else's expense.

She...

Nov 24, 2023

Ellen Ruth Perkins Wright, age 66 of LaFollette, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 24, 2023 at her residence. She was born January 22, 1957 in Jacksboro to the late Roy and Monnie (Sweeney) Perkins. Ellen was a member of Valley Fellowship Church of God. She was a loving wife of 45...

Nov 21, 2023

Mildred E. Hatmaker, age 87 of Caryville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at her home. She was born on December 27, 1935, to the late Lacy Evans and Bethania McGhee Evans. Mildred was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, that enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She...

Nov 8, 2023

Mabel Phillips, age 78 of Caryville, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. She was born on December 1, 1944, to the late Sam Phillips and Altie Phillips. Mabel was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening, shopping, and flowers and spending time with her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she is...

Nov 7, 2023

Jillian Rae Reid, age 46, passed away on November 7, 2023. She was born on June 13, 1977. Jillian was a former cheerleader at Campbell County High School and was voted as homecoming queen. She loved the outdoors and spending time with her family and was loved by everyone that knew her and never met a stranger....

Nov 5, 2023

Frankie Terry Boshears accepted her heavenly reward on November 5, 2023 at the age of 94. She was born on March 9, 1929 in Caryville, Tennessee to the late Leatha and Melton Terry. She met her husband Hugh after his time in the Army and attended Jacksboro High School. She ran her own little grocery store in...

Nov 1, 2023

Karen "Half-Pint" Sue Muse, age 64 of LaFollette, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Tennova North Medical Center. She was born on March 25, 1959, to the late Emmett D. Curtin and Betty Hawn. Karen enjoyed crafts, working puzzles, spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and her dog Lil bit.

Oct 29, 2023

Steven Wallace, age 60 of Pioneer, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at U.T. Medical Center. He was born on April 14, 1963, to the late Edward Wallace and Edith (Burriss) Wallace. Steven enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, riding motorcycles, working on cars, and camping on the lake.

In addition...

Oct 28, 2023

David Michael Foss, age 60 of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at his home. David was born on November 19, 1962, to the late Arthur and Kay (Nelson) Foss. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, golfing, poker, shooting pool, the outdoors, and all sports, especially the Chicago Bears.

David is survived by his sons...

Oct 22, 2023

Olga Patricia (Nee Roessler) Dacy, age 76 of LaFollette, TN, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at her home peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on October 13, 1947, in Osterode, Germany, to the late Josef Roessler and Karolina Nee Heichel. Olga enjoyed spending time with her family and her dog Libbie. She...

Oct 14, 2023

Judy Marie Bishop, age 57 of Jacksboro, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on July 18, 1966. She enjoyed gardening, going to the race track, she loved her dogs, and spending time with her family. Judy also attended West Walden Church of God.

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Oct 11, 2023

Anna Gillette Wilson, 96, of LaFollette passed away peacefully at her home on October 11. She was retired from Bell-South, now known as AT&T.

She is preceded in death by her husband Virgil Wilson, parents, James and Dora Gillette, brothers James and Roger Gillette, sisters Rose Bryant, Lucretia Hill, and Doris Rutherford. Children, Leonard Wilson...

Oct 7, 2023

Katherine Gail Bond was born May 15th, 1952 and passed away October 7th, 2023 at the age of 71. She is survived by her son, Jeremy Joffrion and wife, Fancy; granddaughter, Gracy Marie Joffrion; mother, Virginia Rose Martin of Jacksboro, Tennessee; siblings, Paul Martin, Mitch Martin, Kenny Martin all of Jacksboro, Tennessee; along with numerous nieces, nephews,...

Oct 5, 2023

Pauline Brantley, age 76 of LaFollette, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 13, 1946. Pauline enjoyed working outdoors, gardening, line dancing, and raising birds.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years Ulys Brantley; parents Paul Guy and Bonnie "Bailey" Guy;...

Oct 3, 2023

Dianna Ramsey, age 45 of LaFollette, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at LaFollette Medical Center. She was born on May 5, 1978.  Dianna enjoyed camping, fishing, listening to gospel music, but her greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with her family.

She is preceded in death by her uncle and aunt who...

Oct 3, 2023

Ray Charles Sellers, age 77, of Pioneer, Tn passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 3, 2023. He was born on Jan. 8, 1946 in Caryville, Tn.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Nick C. Sellers and Vesta Carroll Sellers Prater; sisters Marie Wilson Burnett of Jacksboro, Mildred Helton of La Follette,...

Oct 2, 2023

Diana Lynn "Moore" Henderson, age 65 of Jacksboro, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023, at her home. She was born on February 5, 1958.  Diana enjoyed arts and crafts, fishing, scrapbooking, going to yard sales, gardening, watching movies, and looking through family pictures. She also enjoyed spending times with her family, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Sep 30, 2023

Anita "Sue" Foust, age 66, of LaFollette passed away on Saturday September 30, 2023. She was member of High Street Baptist Church.  Sue loved gardening, working on cars, and spending time with her family and friends and being with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by loving husband of 50 years...

Sep 30, 2023

Carol Stapleton Troutman passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 30, 2023 surrounded by her family. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee on November 6, 1936, she grew up in Fountain City, graduated from Central High School and attended the University of Tennessee where she was a member of Phi Mu Fraternity. In 1958, she married Andrew (Andy) Davis Troutman....