Obituaries

Jul 7, 2023

Lois Jean Goins, age 87 of the Bethlehem community went home to be with the Lord on Friday morning surrounded by her family. Lois was born to the late Bill and Sallie "Goins" McNeeley on July 25, 1935. She was a faithful and devoted member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church. She loved to cook and enjoyed talking...

Jul 7, 2023

William Nathaniel "Bill" Baird, age 64 of LaFollette, departed this life on Friday, July 7, 2023. He was born June 16, 1959 in LaFollette to the late Albert and Mae Walden Baird. William was loving Husband of 32 years, father, grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. He loved being in the mountains...

Jul 3, 2023

Joshua Paul Hicks, age 40 of LaFollette, departed this life on Monday, July 3, 2023, at his home. He was born on July 12, 1982. Joshua was a loving son, brother, uncle, that enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his great niece.  He spent most of his time working on cars, which he enjoyed tremendously.

Jun 27, 2023

Patricia Ann Gibson Davis, age 72, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday June 27, 2023.  She was a loving wife of 27 years, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved working in her garden and reading historical books.

Patricia is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond...

Jun 23, 2023

Reva Ilene Wilcox Crabtree, age 83, of Jacksboro, has gone home to spend eternity with Jesus.  She was born on September 18, 1939 and passed away on Friday June 23, 2023. She was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Johnny...

Jun 21, 2023

Lana McNeeley, age 60, of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday June 21, 2023.  She is preceded in death by her parents James and Ruby Ward McNeeley. Lana was born on January 2, 1963 in Chicago, ILL.

Lana is survived by her brother, Rick Mc Neeley of Jacksboro.

Lana wishes were to be cremated....

Jun 17, 2023

Robert L. Robbins, age 91 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord and his loving wife Christine, on Saturday June 17, 2023. Mr. Robbins was a member of Coolidge Baptist Church.  He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family and making people smile.

Preceded in death...

Jun 16, 2023

Clara Ann Wilson, age 75, of LaFollette passed away on Friday June 16, 2023.  She was a member of Fundamental Missionary Baptist Church.  Clara loved sewing, yard selling, flowers and cooking. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.

Preceded in death by son...

Jun 15, 2023

Richard "Richie" Lee Kitts, age 48 of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Richie was born on July 2, 1974.  He loved to fish, hunt, play guitar, and spending time with his friends and family.

Richie is preceded in death by his father Tim Kitts Sr.; and grandparents Richard and Maude Kitts and...

Jun 13, 2023

Brooke Elina Beaty, age 30 of Jacksboro, passed away at Tennova Medical Center on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. She was born on March 17, 1993. Brooke enjoyed swimming, listening to music, sewing, cooking, and spending time with her family, especially her grandmother.

She is preceded in death by her daughter Journey Allen.

She...

Jun 10, 2023

Carolyn Sue Bolton, age 69, of Duff passed away on Saturday June 10, 2023. She was born on March 28, 1954 to the late Arthur Siler and Zelma Metcalf. Carolyn was a member of Sled Creek Church of God, she enjoyed canning, gardening, quilting, and watching hummingbirds.  She loved her family very much, especially her grandchildren.

Jun 6, 2023

Robert "Bear" H. Carroll, age 71 of LaFollette, departed this life on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. He was born on July 23, 1951 to the late George Carrol and Algiadee (Wilson) Carroll. Robert was a loving husband of 27 years, father, grandfather, and great grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren, which...

Jun 2, 2023

Margaret Alice Teague, age 70, passed away on Friday June 2, 2023 at her home. She was born on April 18, 1953 to the late Fred Teague and Janice Smith Teague.

She is survived by her son Fred Teague; grandchildren Brahn Teague; great grandchildren Annabelle, Bruce, Samantha, and Alarik; and a host of other relatives...

May 28, 2023

Leonard Franklin Jr., age 71 of Caryville, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at his home.  He was born on November 6, 1951.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife Rita Franklin.

Leonard is survived by his son Charles Anthony Franklin of Okeechobee, FL; daughter Heather Franklin-Lowman and Terry of...

May 26, 2023

Howard N. McFarr, age 80 of Speedwell, passed away at his home on Friday, May 26, 2023. He was born on August 26, 1942, to the late Robert McFarr and Annie Laura Jerningan.  Howard was a Veteran of the Navy and was also involved in the Mason of the Scottish Rite, Shriner's, and Mended Hearts of Cookeville....

May 25, 2023

Pamela Keathley, age 64 of LaFollette, took her trip to Heaven on Thursday, May 25th, 2023. Pamela was a proud registered nurse, who loved taking care of others.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Rev. William and Jean Hicks; brother, Mike Hicks; sister, Valerie Ayers.

Pamela is survived by her son,...

May 23, 2023

Margaret Miller Graham, age 76 of Duff, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at LaFollette Health and Rehab. She was born on September 27,1946 to the late George Miller and Mossie (Swaney) Miller. Margaret was a member of Duff Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening, crocheting, reading, and coloring.

In addition to her parents, she...

May 22, 2023

Nathanael Andrew Seiber, age 29 of Rocky Top, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023 at his home. He was born on April 14, 1994. Nathanael enjoyed fishing, working on cars, playing with his kids, listening to music, and planting flowers with his mother.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents Marshall and Faye...

May 20, 2023

Mary Belle "White" Hubbard, age 86 of Jacksboro, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 20, 2023. She was born on July 15, 1936 to the late Claude White and Thelma "Sparks" White. Mary was a loving wife of 60 years and sister that enjoyed spending time with her family. She also enjoyed going...

May 19, 2023

Benny Ray Dykes, age 55,  of LaFollette departed this life on Friday May 19, 2023.  He was of  the Baptist Faith,  Benny was a loving husband of 37 years,  loving father and grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family, Benny also loved hunting, fishing, and working with his hands building things.

Preceded in death...