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LaFollette, TN Obituaries

Kenneth Fred Thornton

Kenneth Fred Thornton

Nov 30, 2022

Kenneth Fred Thornton, age 84, passed away on November 30, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio where he lived and worked most of his days. He was the beloved father of Michael (Mary) Thornton, loving grandfather of Michael Joseph, Rachel and Sarah, dear great grandfather of Ameila, Caleb, and Malachi, devoted brother of Lawerence, Henry, Charles, Mary, Bertha, and...

Alma Byrd

Alma Byrd

Nov 30, 2022

Alma (Ward) Byrd, age 89 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on November 30, 2022 at Turkey Creek Medical Center. She was born on November 8, 1933 to the late Mike D. Ward and Gertie (Overton) Ward.  Alma was a member of High Street Baptist Church where she played the piano for over 50...

Beverly Sue Miller

Beverly Sue Miller

Nov 27, 2022

Beverly Sue (Nelson) Miller, age 59 of Lafollette, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at her home. She was born on May 25, 1963 to the late Howard and Gladys (Rutherford) Nelson. Beverly was a loving mother who was born in LaFollette, TN and was of the Baptist Faith....

Charles Howard "Chuck" Morgan

Charles Howard "Chuck" Morgan

Nov 27, 2022

Charles Howard "Chuck" Morgan age 73 of LaFollette, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022 in Dallas, Ga. He was born on September 13, 1949 to the late Marvin and Mary (Wilburn) Morgan. He enjoyed playing guitar, woodworking, fishing, and sport shooting. Charles served in the United States Navy for over 20 years and was a member...

Joshua Ryan Nelson

Joshua Ryan Nelson

Nov 27, 2022

Joshua Ryan Nelson, age 30 of LaFollette, departed this life on Sunday, November 27, 2022. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Josh was most passionate about spending time with his daughter, Alissa and his dog, Thor.

Josh is survived by his daughter, Alissa Nelson; father, Randall Nelson of LaFollette; mother, Betina Keck of...

Westley Alvin Wilson

Westley Alvin Wilson

Nov 27, 2022

Westley Alvin Wilson, age 44 of LaFollette, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at LaFollette Medical Center. He was born on December 25, 1977. Westley was a loving father, son, grandson, and nephew that enjoyed spending time with his family. He also enjoyed working on cars, fishing, and spending time outdoors.

He is preceded...

Doyle M. Welch

Doyle M. Welch

Nov 23, 2022

Doyle M. Welch, age 74 of Jacksboro, a loving and kind man, departed this life on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at North Knoxville Medical Center. He was born February 29, 1948 in Speedwell to the late Arlie and Lorene (Yoakum) Welch. Doyle was a leap year child that made him 18 ½ years old, which he found...

Tonya Marie Embrey

Tonya Marie Embrey

Nov 20, 2022

Tonya Marie Embrey, age 57 of Nashville, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at St. Thomas West in Nashville. She was born June 19, 1965.  Tonya loved books and was an avid reader. She had a great love for animals and was passionate about greyhound rescue. She also had passion for social work. Tonya attended St....

Darlene Marie Blankenship

Darlene Marie Blankenship

Nov 20, 2022

Darlene "Sug" Marie Blankenship, age 68 of LaFollette, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at her home. She was born on May 2, 1954 to the late Dow Blankenship and Marie (Luttrell) Blankenship. She enjoyed bowling, softball, and U.T. sports.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother Roger...

Alan Eddie Nash

Alan Eddie Nash

Nov 20, 2022

Alan Eddie Nash, age 74 of Harrogate, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at Tennova Medical Center. He was born on April 11, 1948 to the late Charles Esco Nash and Marion (Pearman) Rzyski.

He is survived by his son Marcus Alan Nash of LaFollette; daughters Tammy Lynn Nash Young of Tazwell and Tina...

Michael Wayne Lewis

Michael Wayne Lewis

Nov 18, 2022

Michael Wayne Lewis, age 67 of Sevierville, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022 at Tennova North Medical Center. He was born on October 19, 1955 to the late Howard Lewis Sr. and Betty (Phillips) Kash. He enjoyed deep sea fishing, fishing, football, his dogs, and was a very good billiards player.

In addition to...

Roy Edward Hunter

Roy Edward Hunter

Nov 17, 2022

Roy Edward Hunter, age 81 of Speedwell, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville. He was born on April 24, 1941 to the late William B. Hunter and Eva Blanche (Farley) Hunter. Roy was a retired Coal Miner and a Veteran in the United States Air Force.  He enjoyed fishing,...

Tonya Charleen (King) Jones

Tonya Charleen (King) Jones

Nov 16, 2022

Tonya Charleen Jones, age 53 of LaFollette, departed this life on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Tennova North Medical Center. She was born October 30, 1969 in Sydney, Ohio to the late Charlie and Tommie Sue (Fox) King. Tonya enjoyed flowers, gardens, collecting antiques but most all she loved her grandchildren very much.

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Claudette (Powell) Love

Claudette (Powell) Love

Nov 16, 2022

Claudette (Powell) Love, age 77 of Jacksboro, departed this life on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at the LaFollette Health and Rehab Center. She was born March 24, 1945 to the late Maynard and Bonnie (Isley) Powell. Claudette was a member of Macendonia Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, cooking, and watching UT sports.

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Sheila Gaye (Blankenship) Mcghee

Sheila Gaye (Blankenship) Mcghee

Nov 14, 2022

Sheila Gaye McGhee, age 62 went home to be with the Lord on Monday November 14, 2022. She was a loving wife of 45 wonderful years, loving mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter that enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She was a member of East Jacksboro Baptist Church.

Sheila is preceded in...

Michael Wayne Gross

Michael Wayne Gross

Nov 13, 2022

Michael Wayne Gross, age 67, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday November 13, 2022. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed being at the lake and driving trucks which he did all his life.

Michael is preceded in death...

Anna Sue Berry

Anna Sue Berry

Nov 10, 2022

Anna Sue Berry, age 66, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday November 10, 2022. She was a member of Shield of Faith Community Church. She loved her family, especially her grandkids. Anna enjoyed thrift shopping, going to yard sales, gardening, and working with her roses.

Anna is preceded in death by her...

Bobby Joe Whatley

Bobby Joe Whatley

Nov 8, 2022

Bobby Joe Whatley, age 73, passed away on November 8, 2022 at Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital. Bobby was born on November 2, 1949 in Pikeville, Kentucky, son of James and Georgie (Justice) Whatley. Bobby married his wife Joane on March 25, 2011. They traveled to Tennessee for years, and stayed 2-3 months at a time. Bobby loved...

Paul Douglas Gibson

Paul Douglas Gibson

Nov 6, 2022

Paul Douglas Gibson, age 75 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at LaFollette Medical Center. He was born on February 8, 1947 to the late Ambers and Hattie (Harness) Gibson. Paul was a member of Royal Blue Baptist Church. He was also an ordained deacon that loved fishing, hunting,...

Linda Lou (Lay) Barnes

Linda Lou (Lay) Barnes

Nov 4, 2022

Linda Lou "Nanny" Barnes, age 72 of Jacksboro, departed this life and entered into her heavenly home on Friday, November 4th, 2022. She was born January 15, 1950 in Pioneer to the late Luther and Ethel (Byrge) Lay. Linda was a member of Red Ash Baptist Church and loved shopping, going to yard sales, traveling, but most...

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