Obituaries

Jan 13, 2023

Mildred Joann McAfee Felty Willocks, better known as Aunt Granny, age 79, took her final walk from this life into the next holding the hand of Jesus on January 13, 2023 at Cumberland Village nursing home in LaFollette, TN. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Maryville. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter,...

Jan 12, 2023

Ralph E. Shetterly, age 93, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. He was born on March 19, 1929, to his parents, Phillip and Melva Shetterly.

In addition to his parents, Ralph is preceded in death by his wife Georgia Shetterly and son Earnest Shetterly.

He is survived by sons, Jack Austin Shetterly...

Jan 12, 2023

Bobby Ray Bolinger, age 70 passed away on Thursday January 12, 2023.  He was a loving father, papaw, and brother that enjoyed spending time with his family. He also loved working on his farm and spending time outdoors with his brothers.

Bobby is preceded in death by his parents, William and Flossie Robbins Bolinger; brothers...

Jan 9, 2023

Patsy Thany Carroll, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 9, 2023 at U.T. Medical Center. She was born on August 16, 1948 to the late Milburn Carroll and Lemond (Tibbs) Carroll. Patsy was a loving mother that enjoyed spending time with her family, she also was very outgoing when she could...

Jan 9, 2023

Haskell Gayle Nelson, age 72 of LaFollette passed away on January 9, 2023 at his home. He was a member and trustee of Demory Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Retha Nelson; sister and brother-in-law EttaSue and Ronald Goins; son Robert Lee Nelson-Plemons

Gayle is survived by his loving wife...

Jan 7, 2023

Steven Shane "Biggs" Shumaker, age 20 of Knoxville, departed this life on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Biggs enjoyed listening to music, going to school, and playing with his brothers. He was very social, loving, and always loved telling everyone that they were bad.

He is preceded in death by his twin brother, Michael Wayne Shumaker;...

Jan 5, 2023

Sonya Lee Allen, age 59, passed away on Thursday January 5, 2023. Sonya loved UT sports, fishing, watching horror movies, NASCAR, Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Jr. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also loved her dogs Maggie, Cooper, Brooklyn, Teeter, Buddy, Allie, Peanut, and Boo Bear. She will be missed by everyone...

Jan 3, 2023

Anna Marie Carter, age 89 of Jacksboro, departed this life on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. She was born April 5, 1933, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Oscar and Loretta Merritt Kundinger. Anna was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. She loved being on the lake, gardening and swimming. Anna enjoyed spending time...

Dec 27, 2022

Shelia Lynn (Miller) Falls, age 58 of Jacksboro, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. She was saved at the age of 18 and was a member of Fundamental Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as a Sunday school teacher, youth leader, and loved to sing for the Lord. She loved her...

Dec 25, 2022

Charles Derick "Shorty" Hicks, age 35 of LaFollette, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 25, 2022, with his family gathered around him.  He was born on March 19, 1987. Charles was a loving husband of 13 years, father, brother, uncle, and friend, that enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and being outdoors. He was of...

Dec 25, 2022

Jennifer Lynn Caldwell, age 51 of Jacksboro, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022 at her home. She was born on June 27, 1971. Jennifer loved spending time with her family, especially her dogs, Zoey and Pru. She also enjoyed going to antique and thrift stores, and she was an avid Ohio State Buckeye's fan.

She...

Dec 25, 2022

Robert Eugene Perkey age 74 of Jacksboro departed this life on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was born December 23, 1948 in LaFollette to the late Wilmer and Rose (Walden) Perkey. Robert loved classic cars and talking to people because he never met a stranger. He enjoyed spending time with...

Dec 22, 2022

Jerry Wayne Voyles, age 67 of LaFollette, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at his earthly home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 6, 1955 in Jellico to the late Horace and Wanda (Shephard) Voyles. Jerry was a member of Indian Mound Baptist Church...

Dec 20, 2022

Darlene Hicks, age 72  of Maynardville, departed this life on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. She was born December 4, 1950 in LaFollette to the late Dewey Franklin Hicks and Mary Alice Daughtery. Darlene enjoyed watching westerns, camping, spending time with her family. She loved to travel and eating ice cream.

In addition to her parents,...

Dec 16, 2022

Andy Elmer Stevens, age 100 of Jacksboro, went home to be his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, December 16, 2022. He was born March 10, 1922, in Pioneer to the late Edward and Cora (Broyles) Stevens. Andy was a Pentecostal preacher, pastor, and evangelist, who loved reading his bible. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, playing music...

Dec 15, 2022

Juanita Duncan Young, age 74 of LaFollette went to her heavenly home on Thursday, December 15, 2022.  She attended Grace Missionary Baptist Church and loved all of her church family.

She is preceded in death by father, Jimmie Lee Duncan, sister, Della Duncan, niece Elizabeth Lindsey, and infant son, Matthew Duncan Johnson.

Survivors...

Dec 15, 2022

Doris Ina Johnson, age 73, went home to be with the Lord on December 15, 2022. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. She was a loving wife of 50 years and mother that enjoyed spending time with her family and her dogs.

Doris is preceded in death by her husband Michael Johnson; parents...

Dec 14, 2022

Gaynell Hensley age 92 departed this life on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. She was born April 15, 1930 in Hazard, Kentucky to the late Maynard and Claudia Hembree. Gaynell enjoyed sewing and was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sibling, Lenville Hembree.

Gaynell...

Dec 13, 2022

Lynda Gail Miller, age 68 of Jacksboro, departed this life on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. She was born August 17, 1954 in LaFollette to the late Loomas and Nadine (Phillips) Vinsant. Lynda was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She loved to go hunting with her husband and to spend time with her family, especially her dog,...

Dec 12, 2022

Flora Bullock, age 93 of Knoxville (formerly of Stoney Fork), went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, December 12, 2022 at her home. She was born on August 9, 1929 to the late Fisher Bullock and Martha (Mcghee) Bullock. Flora was a loving aunt of 23 nieces, 19 nephews, and many great and...