Obituaries

Jul 18, 2023

Paul Steven Crutchfield, age 73 passed away on Tuesday July 18, 2023. Paul was born on May 16, 1950 to the late Edison and Bessie Bradley Crutchfield.  He was a member of West LaFollette Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Clark Crutchfield.

Paul is...

Jul 17, 2023

Jimmy Edward Steakley, age 73 passed away on Monday July 17, 2023. He was born on May 9, 1950 to the late Herbert and Betty Hudgens Steakley in Cookeville, TN.

He is survived by his wife, Lassie Steakley.

Jimmy's wishes were to be cremated.

The family has entrusted the care of...

Jul 9, 2023

Roger Dale Murray, age 64 passed away on July 9, 2023, he was born on November 7, 1958. He was a man of Christian faith. He loved his children and grandchildren. He was a kind and a forgiving man. Roger was a retired Drywall hanger and finisher. He loved fishing and spending time with family.

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Jul 8, 2023

Bradley Bruce Sewell, age 53 passed away on Saturday July 8, 2023. He was born on May 20, 1970 to his parents, Jackie Bruce and Linda Gail Sewell. Brad enjoyed riding his motorcycle, spending time with his kids and grandchildren, and riding with his brothers of the Southern Sons Motorcycle Club.

Brad served in Desert...

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,...