Obituaries

Apr 2, 2023

Ralph Gene Heatherly age, 75, of Jacksboro passed away on Sunday April 2, 2023. Ralph was a member of West Walden Church of God,  Ralph was the owner/ operator of H & H Paving. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, four wheeling, and all things outdoors.  He served in the Army for 4 years. Ralph loved spending time with...

Apr 1, 2023

Jeffery Scott Hardwick, age 51,  of Caryville passed away on Saturday April 1, 2023.

Jeff was preceded in death by his wife Christina Hardwick, son Aaron Hardwick, father Arville Hardwick Sr.

Survived by daughter Hanna Hardwick, grandson Jameson, mother Beulah Hardwick, brother Arville Hardwick Jr. and wife Janice, sisters Katherine Hughett, Cloris Deel...

Mar 31, 2023

Steve Charles Reneman, age 89 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Friday March 31, 2023.  He was of the Church of God Faith.  Steve was a hardworking maintenance engineer that never found a piece of equipment he could not fix.

He is preceded in death by his parents Daniel and Mary...

Mar 24, 2023

Glinda Faye Evans, age 75 of LaFollette, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 at LaFollette Health and Rehab.  She was born on November 16, 1947.  She loved flowers, gardening, and loved her family very much.

She is preceded in death by her mother Imogene Goins; husband David Evans; sons Tim Evans; and her sister...

Mar 24, 2023

Stephen Francis Owens age 75 of Jacksboro went home to be with the Lord on Friday March 24, 2023. He was of the Church of God Faith. Stephen was a loving husband of 52 years, loving father, very caring grandfather and brother that enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren, he loved working...

Mar 21, 2023

Betty Lee Campbell, age 80 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at U.T. Medical Center. She was born December 6, 1942 to the late Edward Welden and Mildred (Campbell) Welden. Betty was a loving wife, mother to many, and her church was her first love. She also...

Mar 18, 2023

Geneva Newport, age 89 of Caryville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior and reunited with her loving husband on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family and friends. She enjoyed spending her time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed cooking, shopping, quilting, doing missing vowel puzzles, and...

Mar 17, 2023

Kenneth "Wayne" Longmire, age 73 of Jacksboro, departed this life and entered into his heavenly home on Friday, March 17, 2023. He was born August 31, 1949 in Harriman to the late Luther and Anna Mae Murray Longmire. Wayne was a member of West LaFollette Baptist Church and loved spending time with his family. He was the...

Mar 13, 2023

Today we will honor a shining star whose light burned out way to soon.

His devotion to his family and his love of his heavenly Father gave him strength to fight a courageous battle till the end.

Grover had a big life and a big heart. One where he had an impact on...

Mar 11, 2023

Florence L. Wilson, age 104, of Jacksboro passed away on Saturday March 11, 2023. She a member of First Baptist Church of Jacksboro.

Florence is preceded in death by her husband E. L. Wilson, parents Garfield and Cardelia McGhee. five brothers and four sisters.

She is survived by her...

Mar 8, 2023

William Bradley "Brad" Swain, age 57 of Newcomb, who was a loving father, grandfather, and brother, went home to be the Lord on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. He was born April 13, 1965 in Davenport, Iowa to the late Harvey and Loretta Taylor Swain. Brad enjoyed spending time in  the outdoors, shooting his crossbow, and working as...

Mar 7, 2023

Joyce Ann Taylor, age 81 of Caryville went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at her home. She was born on August 10, 1941 to the late Henry Earl Roach and Della Mae (Wilson) Roach. She was a member of Shultz Hollow Baptist Church and she worked at Wal-Mart for...

Mar 3, 2023

Vanessa Breann Mounts, age 36 of LaFollette, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023. She was born on September 26, 1986. Vanessa enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys football games, cooking, and listening to music.

She is preceded death by her mother Beverly (Stunbo) Mounts and her brother Jeffery Mounts Jr.

She is survived...

Mar 1, 2023

Lisa Michelle Johnson, age 54 of LaFollette, passed away on Wednesday March 1, 2023.

She is survived by husband, Brian Johnson; son, William T. Curnutt and wife Tiffany; mother, Linda Sue Fritts; grandchildren, Liam, and Maxton Curnutt; sister, Jamie Kees; niece and nephew, Tyler and Ashley Kees; aunts, Juanita Jones and Cindy Kendall.

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Mar 1, 2023

Robert (Bob) J. Kane, age 69 of Jacksboro, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at his home. Bob was born on January 10, 1954. Bob was a Boy Scout leader and a Past Master of the Lyons 93 of Clinton, Iowa. He also enjoyed bowling, camping, harassing people, spending time with his grandkids, great grandkid, dogs,...

Feb 27, 2023

John Henry Carter, age 92 of Jacksboro, departed this life on Monday, February 27, 2023. He was born March 16, 1930, in Imboden, Arkansas to the late John Eaker and Florence Adams Carter. John was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. He loved boating, fishing, being outdoors, mowing, doing construction projects, and working...

Feb 14, 2023

Linda Lou Albright, age 79 passed away on Tuesday February 14, 2023. Linda was a member of Murrayville Baptist Church. She was a loving wife of 54 years, sister, and aunt. Linda enjoyed spending time with her family and working puzzles.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Bertha Wells Thompson; brothers,...

Feb 13, 2023

Mary Elaine Ford, age 81 of LaFollette, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023. Mary was born on February 6, 1942 in Georgetown, Ohio. Mary was very proud of her sons and cherished her brothers. She was born in Ohio but called LaFollette, Tennessee her home for many years.

She is preceded in death by...

Feb 8, 2023

Karen Lee Morris, age 57 went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday February 8, 2023. She was a loving wife of 36 years, mother, and grandmother. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed spending time outside, hiking, going to the beach, reading, and traveling.  Karen loved life.

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Feb 5, 2023

Betty Faye Crowley, age 76 of LaFollette, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 5, 2023. She was born on August 6, 1946, to the late Arlie Brock and Glennis Brock. Betty was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother, that enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her...