Obituaries

Jul 15, 2022

Gerald Richard Dennis, age 89, departed this life on Friday July 15, 2022. He was a loving husband of 60 years, loving father, grandfather that enjoyed spending time in the mountains, walking or riding his 4-wheeler, watching old westerns, and competing at the Lansing Muzzle Loader Club shooting muzzle loaders.

He is preceded in death...

Jul 15, 2022

Barbara Lynn Dykes, age 61, passed away on Friday July 15, 2022. Barbara was of the Baptist faith and was a loving wife of 37 years who enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, her animals, crocheting, fishing, working puzzles, and playing her games.

Barbara is preceded in death by her mother, Loretta...

Jul 12, 2022

Marshall Guy Wilder, age 95, passed away on Tuesday July 12, 2022. Marshall was a member of Midway Baptist Church. Marshall loved his family very much. He enjoyed raising and training greyhounds and traveling.

He is proceeded in death by his wife, Shelby Wilder; parents, Jim and Martha Guy Wilder; brothers, Richard Wilder, Paul Wilder,...

Jul 11, 2022

Mary Lou Martin, age 84 formerly of Jacksboro , went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 11, 2022 in Tipp City, Ohio. She was born on March 11, 1938 to the late Luther and Ethel (Madison) Phillips. She loved being a homemaker and was of the Church of God Faith.

In addition...

Jul 8, 2022

Connie Darlene Massengill, age 63 of LaFollette, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022 at the LaFollette Medical Center. She was born August 8, 1958 in Kentucky to the late Elmer and Doris Jean (Tuttle) Johnson. Connie enjoyed flowers, gardening, riding motorcycles, and especially spending time with her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she...

Jul 7, 2022

Charlene Dawn Turner, age 57 of LaFollette, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at University of Tennessee Medical Center. She was born on August 17, 1964. She was a loving mother, nana, and daughter, that enjoyed spending time with her family, that was her life. She also loved flowers, spending time on the...

Jul 5, 2022

Patricia Jean (Patsy) Baird, age 79 of LaFollette, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at LaFollette Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on February 8, 1943. She was also an avid University of Tennessee football fan.

She is preceded in death by her husband; Clyde R. Baird; parents Charlie R.  and...

Jul 3, 2022

Leon Lawson, age 82 of Caryville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 3, 2022. He was born on March 14, 1940, to the late Mike and Josephine (Smith) Lawson.  He was a loving husband of 55 years, father, grandfather, great grandfather, that enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He also...

Jun 28, 2022

Danna Marie Walker, 65, of Lafollette, Tennessee, formerly of Urbana, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 in the University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Danna was born September 20, 1956 in Cheverly, Maryland the daughter of the late Edgar and Thelma "Ruth" (Fields) Ridder. She was a graduate of Atholton High School, Columbia, Maryland....

Jun 20, 2022

Allen Jason Hall, age 40, of Caryville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 20, 2022 at his home. He was born on December 14, 1981. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed fishing and playing with the boys.

He is preceded in death by his brothers Tommy and Brian Hall....

Jun 15, 2022

James D. Hoskins, age 92, of Speedwell departed peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. He was born on December 2, 1929 to the late Chester and Mattie (Taylor) Hoskins. He was a Shriner and a member of Masonic Lodge Valley Star 577.

In addition to his parents, James is proceeded in death...

Jun 14, 2022

Caroline Sue Daugherty, age 74 of Norris, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at her home. She was born on January 10, 1948 to the late Frank and Linda (Lawson) Thompson. She liked going to the casino's, playing bingo, diet mountain dews, smoking, sitting on her front porch while enjoying nature and her rose bushes. Linda...

Jun 12, 2022

Jean Joyce Taylor, age 80 of Jacksboro, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Fred and Helen Thompson Enken.

Jean is survived by her husband, Roger Taylor; son, Troy Taylor and wife Jenne of Matthews, NC; daughter, Tisha Gordon and husband Dan of...

Jun 7, 2022

Joey Dean Nelson, age 54 of Jacksboro, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at his home. He was born on September 7, 1968. Joey enjoyed anything about cars, loved being outdoors, and gardening.

He is preceded in death by his mother Judy Chapman Nelson and niece Adi Harmon.

He is survived by...

Jun 5, 2022

Michael "Todd" Huckaby, age 43 of LaFollette, departed this life on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at his home. He was born on April 19, 1979. He was a loving father, grandfather, and son that enjoyed spending time with his family, wood working, fishing and being at home.

He is survived by his parents; Buddy and...

Jun 4, 2022

Charles Allen Davis, age 66, of LaFollette departed this life on Saturday June 4, 2022. He was a loving father, grandfather and brother that enjoyed spending time with his family. Mr. Davis loved fishing, hunting and anything to do with the outdoors.

Preceded in death by parents, Alvis and Hattie Sutton Davis, sister Astria Richardson, brother Jimmy...

May 31, 2022

Renda Rutherford, age 63 of Jacksboro, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Tennova North Medical Center. She was born on June 26, 1958. Renda loved God and going to church, worshipping her Lord and Savior everywhere and anywhere, and attending Guiding Star Baptist Church. She was also a...

May 27, 2022

John L. Lay, age 66 of LaFollette, TN passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022 at U.T. Medical Center.  He was a member of the LaFollette Church of God.

He is preceded in death by his parents Hobert and Evelyn (Murray) Lay; and sisters Geraldine Barnes and Carolyn Arcarco.

He is survived by...

May 23, 2022

Pamela Brooks Shown, age 71 of LaFollette, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 at Cumberland Village nursing home. She was a Christian of the Baptist Faith.

She is preceded in death by her husband Benny Shown Sr.; parents Lillian Goins Brooks and James Brooks; grandparents H.M. Goins and Cora McNeely Goins and Jesse N...

May 20, 2022

Roger Moses, age 64 of LaFollette, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 at his home.  He was born on June 20, 1957 to the late Fred and Jessie Ruth (Smith) Moses.  Roger was a roofer and former member of the Southern Son's. He also enjoyed reading and keeping up with current events.

He is...