Obituaries
LaFollette, TN Obituaries
Joseph Santiago
Feb 11, 2022
Joseph Santiago "Grandpa Joe", 67, of West Park, Florida passed away on Friday February 11, 2022 at LaFollette Medical Center.
Joseph was born on June 20, 1954 in (Puerto Rico, after graduating High School he moved to South Florida where he would go on to have his only son, Joseph A. Santiago.
Joseph...
Judy Lavonda Marlow
Feb 10, 2022
Judy Lavonda Marlow, age 71 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at LaFollette Medical Center. She was born on March 20, 1950 to the late John and Dorothy (Wright) Marlow. Judy was a loving wife of 55 years, mother, mamaw, sister, and friend, who was known by her beautiful...
Mary Sue Watson
Feb 7, 2022
Mary "Sue" Watson
Now these three remain: Faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
1 Cor 13:13
Sue Watson, long time resident of LaFollette, TN, passed away February 7, 2022, in her home surrounded by her family. She was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, where she had...
Doris Smith
Feb 7, 2022
Doris Jean Coffman Smith
(April 25, 1951 – February 7, 2022)
Doris Jean Coffman Smith, age 70 of Dandridge, Tennessee, passed into eternal life on February 7, 2022 after a valiant struggle with ovarian cancer. Doris was born in Confluence, Pennsylvania to Ernest M. and Janet L. Show Coffman. She is preceded in...
Rusty Foster
Feb 6, 2022
Starlyn Russell "Rusty" Foster, age 45 of Jacksboro, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Rusty enjoyed fishing, 4 wheeling, and spending time with his family. Rusty worked in the Campbell County Property Assessor as a property reviewer.
Rusty is preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Robertson Chadwell.
He is survived by...
Judy Ann Nelson
Feb 2, 2022
Judy Ann Nelson, age 75 of Jacksboro, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at U.T. Medical Center. She was born on August 28, 1946 to the late Goldie and Ruth (Bruce) Chapman. Judy retired from First National Bank, and she enjoyed spending time with her grandkids, cooking, fishing, and traveling the...
Angie Marie (Daugherty) Letner
Feb 1, 2022
Angie Marie Daugherty Letner, age 41 of LaFollette, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at her home. She was born on July 21, 1980. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, traveling, experiencing new things, and going to church at Royal Blue Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her sister...
Woodrow Wilson Monk
Jan 30, 2022
Woodrow Monk, age 71 of Jacksboro, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Turkey Creek Medical Center. He was born on January 20,1951. He worked as a truck driver for many years, loved traveling, and loved to ginseng.
He is survived by his daughters April Marlow of Jacksboro, Melissa Monk of Corbin, and Michelle...
Billy "Bill" Ray Shown
Jan 29, 2022
Billy Ray "Bill" Shown, age 79 of Jacksboro, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 29, 2022. He was born on July 2, 1942 to the late Alonzo and Emma (Moses) Shown. He was of the Baptist faith and a retired coal miner that enjoyed fishing, walking, and spending time with his family, especially...
Deborah Sue Marlow
Jan 29, 2022
Deborah Sue Marlow, age 59 of Michigan (formerly of LaFollette) passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Beaumont Hospital. She was born on September 22, 1962 to the late Albert and Joyace (Russell) Marlow. Debbie loved to go on vacation, especially to Florida and enjoyed outdoor activities.
In addition to her parents, she is...
James David "Chili" Rutherford
Jan 29, 2022
James David (Chili) Rutherford, age 59 of Caryville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 29, 2022. He was born on November 19, 1962. James enjoyed detailing cars, hiking in the woods, joking, and aggravating his family, whom he loved very much.
He is preceded in death by his mother Fayetta Rutherford....
James Wesley Norman
Jan 28, 2022
James Wesley Norman, age 61 of Elk Valley, Tennessee passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022. He was born on December 11, 1960. James was a medical technologist at U.T. Medical Center for several years.
He is preceded in death by his father James Lee Norman; his grandparents James and Mary Douglas Brown and Woodard...
Nona Sue Albertini
Jan 28, 2022
Nona Sue Albertini, age 66 of Duff, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 28, 2022. She was born on August 26, 1955 to the late Charlie and Betty (Murray) Ridenour. She attended Stanfield Church of God and enjoyed redbirds, but her greatest joy of all was her grandbabies, whom she loved dearly.
...Shirley Faye Russell
Jan 26, 2022
Shirley Russell, age 70 of Jacksboro, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at her home. She was a member of LaFollette Baptist Temple. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who enjoyed spending time with her family.
Shirley is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years Clifford Russell; their...
Chester Warren Adkins
Jan 25, 2022
Chester Warren Adkins, age 81 of Huntsville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. He was born on September 22, 1940 in Jakes Branch (Pioneer) to the late Rev. Columbus and Eva (Woods) Adkins. Chester was a member of White Rock Baptist Church. He was also a retired Coal Miner that enjoyed...
George Mckinley Ballard
Jan 25, 2022
George McKinley Ballard, age 90, of Dayton, passed away January 25, 2022. He was born January 7, 1932 in LaFollette, TN to the late McKinley William and Rachel (Capp) Ballard. George was an Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. He was retired from the City of Dayton after 30 years of service. In addition to his...
Kevin Lawson
Jan 25, 2022
Kevin Lawson, age 60 of Caryville, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at his home. He was born on July 24, 1961 to the late Andrew and Effie Louola (Petree) Lawson.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Ronnie Alonzo Lawson and brother-in-law Gene Dotson.
He...
Alice Faye Ayers
Jan 24, 2022
Alice Faye Ayers, age 79 of LaFollette, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 at Summit View of Rocky Top. She was born on September 25, 1942 to the late Vernal and Alice (Cooper) Summers. She enjoyed watching football and was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded...
Lisa Gail Salisbury
Jan 23, 2022
Lisa Gail Salisbury, age 63 of Caryville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 23,2022. She was born on May 11, 1958 to the late Lovetta Leach. Lisa was a loving fiancé of 30 years and a sister that enjoyed spending time with her family.
In addition to her mother, she is...
Brittany Deshea White
Jan 22, 2022
Brittany Deshea White, age 30 formerly of LaFollette, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022. She was a well-beloved granddaughter that loved her friends and family. She also enjoyed sports.
Arrangements for Brittany are incomplete at this time.
The family has entrusted the care of Brittany Deshea White to Martin Wilson Funeral Home...
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