Obituaries

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...

Dec 11, 2022

Jerry Donald "JD" Sharp, age 86, passed away December 11, 2022.  JD was a lifetime resident of Campbell County. He was born in Caryville and grew up at Block Mountain and Grantsboro. As a young man he worked for railroads in Toledo, Ohio, initially as a basic laborer and quickly advanced to supervisory positions, eventually retiring as...

Dec 9, 2022

Fredrick Harry Cote age 73 of LaFollette passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022. He was a United States Army Veteran, who served his country in the Vietnam War.

His wishes were to be cremated and no services are planned at this time.

The family has entrusted the care of Fredrick Harry Cote...

Dec 7, 2022

Jerry Wayne Hutson II, age 39, passed way on Wednesday December 7, 2022. Jerry was a loving husband, son, brother, and friend. He enjoyed spending time with his family. Jerry was blessed with the unique ability to create things with his hands. Jerry loved woodworking, working on cars and trucks, and he had a very good sense...

Dec 6, 2022

Curtis "Curt" Eugene Jessie, age 69 of LaFollette, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. He was born on October 29, 1953 to the late Earnest Casper Jessie and Hilda (Day) Jessie. Curtis was a former Sergeant with the City of LaFollette Police Department, former detective with the Campbell County Sheriff's Department, a lifetime member of the...

Dec 5, 2022

Brenda Kay (Hamil) Jackson, age 71 of Caryville, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022 at her home. She was born on December 2, 1951 to the late George Penny Hamil and Jewel Dean Justice. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

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