Obituaries

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...

Dec 4, 2022

Freda Williamson, age 70 of LaFollette, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Turkey Creek Medical Center. She was born on January 17, 1952, to the late Charlie Williamson and Evelena (Hill) Williamson. She loved watching "The Shepherds Chapel Ministry" on Tv, flowers, and gardening. She was also a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church.

Dec 2, 2022

Edward Walden, age 73, of LaFollette passed away on Friday December 2, 2022 at his home.  Edward was of the Baptist Faith and a member of High Knob Baptist Church. He was born July 3, 1949 to the late Hugh and Elizabeth Walden. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping with his family.

In addition to...

Dec 2, 2022

Franklin D. Norman, age 80 of Jacksboro, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 2, 2022 at his home. He was born on September 10, 1942 to the late Fred Norman and Dorothy Isley Norman. Franklin was a loving husband of 61 years, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family,...

Nov 30, 2022

Patricia Ann Wright Morgan, age 78, passed away November 30, 2022 at the Blackville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Blackville, SC. A graveside service will be held at a later date in the Indian Creek Baptist Church in Jacksboro, Tennessee.

Born in Pee Wee, Tennessee to the late Calvin Morton and Ruby Stooksbury Wright on...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...