Obituaries

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...

May 17, 2022

Romney Dee Douglas, age 54, of the Christian faith, went home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ, free from all sickness and pain. He was a loving husband of 32 years, father, of daughter Olyvia. He enjoyed farming with his brother, Rodney and loved riding horses and spending time with his friends and family in the...

May 16, 2022

With open arms our Lord and Savior welcomed Gary D. Reed of Jacksboro home on May 16, 2022 at age 81. Gary was born August 19, 1940.  He was a long-time member of Macedonia Baptist Church where he was saved over 40 years ago. He was admired by all for his patience, carpentry skills, intelligence and most...

May 16, 2022

Sherman Albert "Weasel" Campbell, age 76, went home to be with the Lord on Monday May 16, 2022. He was a loving husband of 47 years, father, grandfather, great grandfather that enjoyed working outside, mowing, working in the garden, and feeding Bobo's horse. He was a coal miner for many years, never met a stranger, was a...

May 10, 2022

Shirley Louise Norman, age 81 of Pioneer, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. She was born on July 30, 1940 to the late James Brown Sr. and Mary (Douglas) Brown. She was loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend that enjoyed teaching at Elk Valley School, where she taught until her retirement.

In addition to...

May 8, 2022

Marsha Anne Welch, age 71 of Jacksboro, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at her home. She was born on February 23, 1951 to the late Forster Doc Hunley and Elsie Marcella (Shoupe) Hunley. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, raising children and dogs, attending church at Mt. Paran Baptist Church, and chatting...

Apr 30, 2022

Sadie Marie "Whitehead" Goins, age 53 of Speedwell, passed away on April 30, 2022 at her home. She was born on August 15, 1968. Sadie enjoyed cooking, spending time outside, and taking care of her dog "Snoopy".

She is preceded in death by her grandparents Reece and Sadie Hubbard and Lloyd and Naomi Whitehead; stepdad...

Apr 30, 2022

Richard "Richie" Maxwell, age 58, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday April 30, 2022. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

He was a faithful member of Alder Springs Baptist Church. He was a devoted father, husband, grandfather, and friend. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being on the lake with...

Apr 25, 2022

Wilma Sue (Lough) Kitts, age 74 of Caryville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 25, 2022 at LaFollette Medical Center. She was born on September 7, 1947 to the late Hugh "Pont" Lough and Birdie (Silcox) Lough. She was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church. She enjoyed talking on the phone with her...

Apr 20, 2022

Cathy Ann Sprouse, age 64 of Powell, departed this life on April 20, 2022 at Methodist Medical Center. She was born on March 3, 1958 to the late John and Betty Ruth (Roberts) Young.  Cathy was a loving wife, mother, and nana that loved spending time with her family. She also enjoyed fishing, working in the flower...

Apr 20, 2022

Kimberly Racheal Chapman, age 47 of Caryville, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at her home. She was born on May 31, 1974. Kimberly loved to shop and spend time with her grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her father Earl Chapman and granddaughter Adi Harmon.

She is survived by her...

Apr 20, 2022

Melissa Jean "Missy" Powell, age 50, of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday April 20, 2022.She was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. Missy was a loving daughter and sister that loved taking care of her family and the residents that she had taken care of in over her 34 years of...

Apr 17, 2022

Ronnie Michael Henderson, Age 74 of Jacksboro, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022. Ronnie had a strong faith in Jesus, was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend. Ronnie was born on February 26, 1948 to Carlos and Genevieve Henderson. Ronnie was a veteran of the United States Army...

Apr 15, 2022

Bobby L. Garner, age 84, of LaFollette passed away on Friday April 15, 2022. He was born on October 25, 1937 to Leonard and Martha Sellers Garner.

Preceded in death by parents,  sisters Minnie Rogers, Bonnie Ridings, Frankie Veals and Virginia Garner; brothers, Henry and Robert Garner.

Survived by daughter Lorie Garner, sisters...

Apr 13, 2022

Tammy Renea McCarty, age 53 of Jacksboro, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Fort Sanders Medical Center. She was born on January 19, 1969 to the late Olen and Francis (Boshears) McCarty.  Tammy enjoyed being a mom and a nana.

She is survived by her sons Bryan McCarty of Jacksboro and David Jones...

Apr 12, 2022

Willard Chapman, age 87 of Jacksboro, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. He was a loving and devoted husband, dad, papaw, brother, and uncle. He loved being outdoors enjoying God's creation. Everyone who knew him, knew he was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was also a retired block and brick...

Apr 11, 2022

Betty Campbell, age 72 went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 11, 2022 at her home. She was born on March 29, 1950 to the late Clarence Columbus (Junior) Pierce and Lela (Longmire) Pierce Love. She was the member of the Ivydale Holiness Church. She also enjoyed traveling, shopping, spending time with her family, and going...