Obituaries

Apr 17, 2023

Nancy Jayanna Spitzer James, age 70, passed away on Monday April 17, 2023 at Tennova LaFollette Health and Rehab.  She was born on September 27, 1952.

Nancy is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward James; sisters, Betty Halcomb and April Halcomb.

She is survived by sons, Joseph James, Alvin James and...

Apr 16, 2023

Patricia "Patti" A. Heflin was born March 6, 1954, at Sibley Hospital in Washington DC. She spent her younger years in the DC area before the family moved to Northern Virginia. Patti was the daughter of the late Lewis "Buddy" Grigsby and the late Virginia "Jean" Vanier she was the younger sister to brothers the late Billy...

Apr 13, 2023

Arlie Ray Webb, age 71 of LaFollette passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family who loved him dearly on Thursday April 13, 2023. He was born on May 2, 1951 to the late Albert and Virdie Webb. He loved spending time with his family, fishing, watching football, and playing X Box.

In...

Apr 13, 2023

JoAnn Goins, age 66 of Jacksboro, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at her home. She was born on July 17, 1956 to the late Henderson Garnet Wilson and Stella Mae (Hubbard) Wilson.  JoAnn was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed dirt racing, going to the beach, flower gardens, listening to music, especially her grandson playing...

Apr 12, 2023

James "Robert" Burriss, age 67 went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday April 12, 2023. He was a loving father and grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a very avid Tennessee football fan that enjoyed watching old westerns, hunting, and fishing or doing anything outdoors.

Robert is preceded by...

Apr 11, 2023

Michael Green, age 47, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of La Follette, passed away on April 11, 2023, a day before his birthday.

Preceded in death by mother, Patricia Stoneburner along with several aunts and uncles.

Survivors:

Wife Rebecca Green of Columbus, Ohio

Three children Chris, Walter and Amanda all...

Apr 8, 2023

Mrs. Donn H. Houser (Trudy) age 94 of LaFollette, died on Saturday, April 8th, 2023 at Cumberland Village Nursing Home. She was a member of the First Preysbertian Church of LaFollette.

No services are planned.

The family has entrusted the care of Trula "Trudy" Houser to Martin Wilson Funeral Home "Where Families Matter...

Apr 8, 2023

Marianne Bohon, age 78, of LaFollette died Saturday, April 8, 2023. She was born in Bastheim, Germany and immigrated to the United States in 1962. She lived and worked in Idaho until 2014 when she moved to LaFollette. She was a retired chef and active philanthropist who volunteered her time to numerous organizations. She was an active...

Apr 6, 2023

Timmy Joe Morris, age 62 of Rocky Top, departed this life on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at his home.  Timmy was born on September 18, 1960. He was a Christian and loving father and grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family and enjoyed football, cars, and fishing.

He is preceded in death by his...

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...