Obituaries

Mar 31, 2022

Kaydence Marie Waldroop, age 13, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 31, 2022. She is now flying high with the angels. Kaydence was a loving granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend to everyone she met.

A memorial service will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM on Wednesday April 13, 2022 at Martin...

Mar 23, 2022

Nina Mae Goins Hatfield, age 89, passed away on Wednesday March 23, 2022.  Nina loved her church, sowing, cooking, and spending time with her family.  Nina was of Baptist faith and attended West LaFollette Church.

Nina is preceded in death by her husband John Troy Hatfield; parents Hubert and Maggie Rutherford Goins ; daughter,  Ruby...

Mar 18, 2022

Tessa Lynn Hayes, age 57, of Jacksboro went home to be with the Lord on Friday March 18, 2022.  She was a loving wife of 10 years, mother and grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family especially her children and grandchildren, going to church and playing with her dog Max.

She was preceded in...

Mar 18, 2022

Frankie (Evans) Adkins, age 79 of Oak Ridge, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 18, 2022 at her home. She was born on May 14, 1942 to the late Lacey and Bethany (McGhee) Evans. She enjoyed reading.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Bobby...

Mar 18, 2022

Anthony (Ant) Spradlin age 32, passed on March 18, 2022 in Johnson City, TN

He is Preceded in death by his

Grandma Irene Booth

Cousin Brian Booth

Biological Father Ed Fazio

He is survived loved and missed by His

Mom &...

Mar 18, 2022

James Michael "Mike" Hicks, age 66 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Friday March 18, 2022.  He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. He was a loving husband of 42 years, father, grandfather and great grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren, Mike loved fishing, sports and reading...

Mar 16, 2022

Mr. Melvin "Glenn" Payne, age 79, of Caryville, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family Wednesday afternoon March 16, 2022 at 2:30 PM.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Payne; daughters, Sherri Amaro and husband Greg, Lorrie Moser, and husband Scott; stepchildren Rodney Green and Sissy Bruce, Becky Hendren and husband Terrell;...

Mar 11, 2022

Hilda Jean Riggs Phillips, age 86 of LaFollette, passed away Friday, March 11, 2022 at LaFollette Medical Center. She was born on September 10, 1935 to the late Shirley and Virgie( Reese) Riggs. Hilda attended Wynn Community Church. She enjoyed going out to eat, sweet tea, and going to Wal-Mart.

In addition to her parents,...

Mar 11, 2022

Mary Margaret McAlister Sweat, age 78, passed away on March 11, 2022 at her home.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Mary McAlister; son, James Jay Swallow; and brother, Paul McAlister.

She is survived by her husband, Elmo Sweat; son, Richard Sweat; daughter, Bridgette Sue Freeman and husband Jackie;...

Mar 10, 2022

Beatrice Loyd, age 77 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at LaFollette Medical Center. She was born on August 27, 1944 to the late Herthel and Evon (Lay) Crabtree. She enjoyed playing cards, going to church, and spending time with her granddaughter and great grandsons.

In addition...

Mar 8, 2022

Keiko Wilson (age 91) of Dayton, passed away March 8, 2022 in LaFollette, TN after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Keiko now joins her husband of 59 years, Arvil Wilson, who preceded her in death in 2013. Also preceding her in death were her sons, James and Robert and daughter, Mary Wilson. Keiko is remembered by her...

Mar 8, 2022

Stanley Wayne Stooksbury passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.

He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Cindi Stooksbury of Norris, TN; sons Jason Stooksbury of Thunderbolt, GA and Andrew Sanford of Knoxville, TN; grandchildren, Dillon Neidlinger and wife Lindsey of Richmond Hill, GA, Ivy English and husband Nate of Richmond...

Mar 6, 2022

Victoria Elise Yocam, age 26 of LaFollette, departed this life on March 6, 2022.

No services are planned at this time.

The family has entrusted the care of Victoria Elise Yocam to Martin Wilson Funeral Home "Where Families Matter Most".

Mar 6, 2022

Allie Marie Harmon Siler, age 97 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at her home. She was born on March 12, 1924 to the late William and Angelina (Bray) Moses. Allie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great and great-great grandmother, that enjoyed spending time with her family, especially...

Mar 6, 2022

Donald Hugh Ridenour, age 57 of LaFollette, departed this life on Sunday, March 6, 2022. He was born on November 8, 1964 to the late Ancil Junior and Mary Lola (Kidwell) Ridenour. Donald was a loving husband, father, and grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents,...

Mar 5, 2022

Norbert John "Johnny" Ward, age 64, of Jacksboro, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday March 5, 2022.

Johnny loved spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. He loved cooking for all his family even though he wouldn't admit that. He loved hunting, fishing, drawing, wood working, and building things.

Mar 4, 2022

David "Dave" Allen Hartter, age 83, formerly of Indiana, passed away Friday March 4, 2022 after a brief illness.

David lived most of his life in Indiana, except for a brief time in Arizona where he graduated from High School. He also lived in Arkansas for a few years before relocating back to Indiana. He...

Mar 3, 2022

Tony Michael Davis, age 62 of LaFollette, went home to be with his Savior on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at U.T. Medical Center. He was born on May 17, 1959 to the late John Davis Sr. and Nettie (Stanford) Davis. Tony was a Christian of the Baptist faith and loved the Lord very much.

In...

Mar 2, 2022

Willie Brown, age 75, passed away on Wednesday March 2, 2022.

Willie was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather that loved spending time with his family, going to flea markets, and working on cars.

Willie is preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Faye Wallace Brown; father, Charlie Brown; mother, Lillian Teague...

Mar 1, 2022

Paul Tye Myrick, age 73 of LaFollette, departed this life on March 1, 2022. He was U.S. Marine Veteran who served his country in Vietnam.

No services are planned at this time.

The family has entrusted the care of Paul Myrick to Martin Wilson Funeral Home "Where Families Matter Most"