Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jan 20, 2022

Lucille Sutton, age 76 of Huber Heights, Ohio, formerly of LaFollette, passed away on Thursday, January 20th, 2022. She was born March 1, 1945 in LaFollette to the late Solomon and Dovie (Miller) Sutton. Lucille enjoyed walking, gardening, flowers, canning, and spending time with her family.

In addition to his parents, she is preceded in...

Jan 19, 2022

Michael Lee Johnson, age 71, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. He was a loving husband of 50 years, father, brother, and uncle that enjoyed spending time with his family. He also loved fishing and hunting.

Michael is preceded in death by his parents, R.M. and Coleen Campbell Johnson; and brother...

Jan 18, 2022

David Ray Evans, age 65 of Jacksboro, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at his home. He was born on August 7, 1956 to the late Dewey and Mary Ann (Hinkle) Evans. David was a loving husband of 36 years, father, and grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family, especially...

Jan 16, 2022

Della Mae Saylor, age 80 of Lexington, KY, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born on January 27, 1941 to the late Henry and Ruby (Sellers) Ward. She enjoyed decorating, cooking, flowers, sewing, and crafts. She was a member of Cornerstone Church.

In addition to her parents, she...

Jan 15, 2022

Aaron Troy Caldwell, age 49, passed away on Saturday January 15. 2022. He was of the Baptist faith. Aaron enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his Mom, his dog "Bingo", and his nieces and nephews. He also loved playing video games with his nephews.

Aaron is preceded in death by his parents, Louie and...