Obituaries

Sep 3, 2022

Robert Michael "Mike" Campbell, age 42, of Jacksboro, passed away on September 3, 2022. Mike enjoyed welding and working on cars. He liked spending time in the woods, and he loved making model cars, and spending time with his family.

Survived by father, Robert Blankenship; mother, Gloria Prim and stepfather Preston Prim; sons, Austin Campbell...

Sep 3, 2022

Francis Lucille Smith, age 88, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022. She was a beloved mother and grandmother

Preceded in death her husband Ralph Smith; parents James and Della Lee.

She leaves behind 2 daughters, Diane Shands and husband Everett of Arkansas; Debbie Mueller of Cincinnati, OH; brothers,...

Sep 3, 2022

Betty Gail Lyke, age 59 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at her home. She was born on June 21, 1963 to the late Gether and Cleo (Powell) McGlone. Betty was very outgoing person that enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, working at Valley View Elementary, and attending Calvary...

Sep 2, 2022

Clifford E. Sharp, age 89, of LaFollette, passed away on September 2, 2022. Clifford was born on September 23, 1932 to the late Narvil and Maxie Goodman Sharp. He was an United States Army veteran.  Clifford enjoyed farming and raising cattle. He also enjoyed playing bluegrass music with his guitar.  He was a member of the International...

Sep 2, 2022

Paul Wayne Lynch, age 75 of Caryville, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022. He was born September 9, 1946 in LaFollette to the late Glenn and Lois Kate (Braden) Lynch. Paul attended Tennessee Tech University and Union College, where he graduated with a B.S. and Masters Degree in Education. He was employed for 32 years by...

Sep 2, 2022

Wayne Morris Silcox, age 79, of LaFollette passed away on Friday September 2, 2022.  He graduated from Jacksboro High School in 1962 and attended LMU, he taught Elementary school at Jacksboro for 10 years. Morris was a renowned entrepreneur. He retired from North Point Correctional Institute in Harrodsburg, KY. Morris belonged to Kerbela Temple (Shriners) and was...

Sep 1, 2022

Karen Denise Harding, age 57, of Clinton passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Karen was a lifelong member of Clinch River Baptist Church. She enjoyed shopping, her dog Honey, and loved her family very much especially her grandchildren.

Preceded in death by son Matthew Harding, husband Elmer Harding, Jr., mother Paralee Byrge Nelson, special...

Aug 29, 2022

Charles Edward Johnson, age 66, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 29, 2022 at his home in Jacksboro, TN.  He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, working with his hands, fishing and hunting. He was of the Christian faith and a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. When he was not at church or spending time...

Aug 29, 2022

James Lee "Jim" Cole, age 69 of LaFollette, departed this life on Monday, August 29, 2022. He was born April 2, 1953 in LaFollette to the late Robert Lee (R.L.) and Nina (Humphrey) Cole. Jim was an adventure seeker and fearless flyer, who loved flying and hang-gliding. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and had the biggest heart that...

Aug 25, 2022

R. C. Monday age 74 of Taylor Michigan, (formerly of Speedwell) passed away at the Dearborne Hospital in Michigan

He is preceded in death by father, Gilbert Monday, brothers, James Monday, Michael Monday, and Paul Monday sister, Louise Hancock.

He is survived by son Randy Monday of Michigan and granddaughter Leona Monday of...

Aug 25, 2022

Roberta "Ward" Leonard, age 66, of Jacksboro passed away on Thursday August 25, 2022.  She was a member of 13th St Church of God. Roberta loved to shop, especially thrift stores, yard sales and flea markets, she loved spending time with her granddaughter Ivy.

Preceded in death by son David Leonard Jr. parents Robert Ward...

Aug 25, 2022

Thelma Bullock passed away on August 25, 2022. Age 102 of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of the late Lonzo. Loving mother of Betty (John) Asbury, Walter Bullock, David (Helen) Bullock and the late William (Judy) Bullock. Dear sister of the late Dulan and Albert Cooper and Annabell Anderson and Mary Kate Bridges. Dearest grandmother of 13. Also...

Aug 23, 2022

Matthew Ryan Harding, age 35 passed away unexpectantly on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Methodist Medical Center. He was born on November 22, 1986 in Jellico, TN, to Elmer and Karen Harding. Matthew "Matt", enjoyed cooking, spending time with his wife, and his special little girl "Annabell" his dog. Matt has a big heart and smile that...

Aug 23, 2022

Daphne Jane Saunders "faffy" age 56 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. She was born on March 17,1966 and was adopted and raised at an early age by her grandparents Walter and Rose Saunders. She was a member of West LaFollette Baptist Church. Daphne volunteered at Habitat Restore in...

Aug 19, 2022

Jakob Shannon Baker, age 23 passed away on August 19, 2022 at his home.

He is survived by his parents; Shannon Baker and Kelly Smith Ermalovich; fiancé Bridgett; daughter Mahayla Baker; sister Madison Ermalovich; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date....

Aug 9, 2022

Norma Jean Belew age 67 of LaFollette, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. She was born March 15, 1955, in Rogersville to the late Max and Jean (Knight) Bowers. Norma loved going to church at Anthras Baptist Church where she was a member. She loved raising her kids, her...

Aug 6, 2022

Amy Jeneen Walden, age 40, of LaFollette passed away on Saturday August 6, 2022.  She was a member of Mt. Paran Baptist Church.  Unaware Angel went home to be with her Lord and Savior, she was a loving daughter that enjoyed life, spending time with her family and friends and her special niece Sadie Grace, she loved...

Aug 4, 2022

Donald William Davis, age 79 of Jacksboro, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at his home. He was born on November 3, 1942. Donald was a Vietnam Veteran, where he was a two-time purple heart recipient. He worked as a medic with a group of men, where he would preach the...

Aug 4, 2022

Connie Rozetta Sharp Gourley, age 47, gained her angel wings Thursday August 4, 2022. She is with Jesus now and is reunited with her Mamaw and Papaw Sharp. She missed them very much. She loved her kids and grandkids and butterflies. She was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and always saw the best in everyone in spite...

Jul 31, 2022

Zelma Yvonne Wilson, age 68 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 31, 2022. She was born on June 21, 1954 to the late J.E. and Lula Mae (Braden) Cox. Zelma was a loving wife of many years, that enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was of The Church...