Obituaries

Jul 30, 2022

Elmer "Frank" Hanjora II, age 56 of Knoxville, departed this life on Saturday, July 30, 2022. He was born on August 18, 1965, to the late Elmer and Jessie (Perry) Hanjora.  He loved his family, going camping, riding motorcycles, four wheeling, the mountains, and anything to do with the outdoors.

Elmer is survived by his...

Jul 29, 2022

Nancy Lee Davis, age 85 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 29, 2022.  She was born on July 27, 1937 to the late James and Leola (Parker) Chadwell. She was a member of Valley Fellowship Church of God where she was on the Lady's Willing Workers, where she helped with anything...

Jul 26, 2022

Bonnie Louise (Perkins) Prewitt, age 71, peacefully passed away with her adoring husband by her side on Tuesday July 26, 2022 at their home in Jellico, TN. Born to Ernest and Alma Douglas Perkins in Jellico, TN, on January 27th, Bonnie was the youngest of three children. She spent much of her youth relishing in the company...

Jul 25, 2022

Brenda Gail Boshears, age 63, went home to be with the Lord on July 25, 2022. She was a loving wife of 47 years that enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren, doing crafts, painting, working in the garden, and her cat named "Dog".

Brenda is preceded in death by her parents, Cleadis...

Jul 24, 2022

Barbara Sue Cordell, age 71, departed this life on July 24, 2022.Barbara was born on August 3, 1950 to the late Marion and Mary Stafford. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and watching Little House on the Prairie.

In addition to her parents, Barbara...

Jul 22, 2022

Roger Lee Barnes, age 76 of Jacksboro, entered into his heavenly home on Friday, July 22, 2022. He was born August 28,1945 to the late George and Rosa (Thurman) Barnes. Roger was of the Baptist Faith and loved his family very much especially his great grandchildren who could bring a smile to his face faster than anything....

Jul 21, 2022

Infant Jasmine Rae Walker, entered into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at U.T. Medical Center.

She is survived by her loving parents Cody Walker and Lindsay Hammitte of LaFollette; grandparents James and Demertha Walker of LaFollette, and Jennifer and Arlie Hammitte of LaFollette; and a host of other relatives and friends....

Jul 17, 2022

William Riley Morgan, age 49 of Caryville, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at Turkey Creek Medical Center. He was born on November 3, 1972 to the late Mary Morgan. Riley was the most positive person that you would ever meet, if you needed anything he was the person to call. Riley loved children and they...

Jul 16, 2022

John Jefferson Hendricks, age 64, passed away Saturday July 16, 2022.

He loved working with wood, riding his motorcycyle, fishing, spending time with his family, especially cooking out.

He is preceded in death by his father, Carl Hendricks; mother, Lorrence Hartsock; and mother that raised him, Joyce Ann Bratcher.

John is...

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...