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LaFollette, TN Obituaries

Freda Williamson

Freda Williamson

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.

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Edward Walden

Edward Walden

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.

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Franklin D Norman

Franklin D Norman

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,...

Patricia "Pat" Ann (Wright) Morgan

Patricia "Pat" Ann (Wright) Morgan

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...

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.

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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...

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