Obituaries

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...

Jan 14, 2022

Gracey Ann Phillips, age 17 of Caryville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 14, 2022 at East Tennessee Children's Hospital. She was born on September 5, 2004. Gracey enjoyed Justin Bieber music, stuffed animals, hairbows, and spending time with her family. She was of the Baptist Faith.

She is survived by...

Jan 14, 2022

Wilbur Thomas "Tommy" Davis, age 63 of New Tazewell, passed away on Friday, January 14th, 2022 at the Claiborne Medical Center. He was born October 8th, 1958 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Wilbur and Elizabeth (Murray) Davis. Tommy was a coal miner for many years, who enjoyed cars, animals, fishing, going to the lake and playing...

Jan 3, 2022

Merle Irene Johnson, age 83 of Cincinnati, OH, went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2022. She was born on October 2, 1938 to the late Willie and Eunice (Bruce) Chapman. She was a loving wife of over 60 years and a very loving mother that enjoyed spending time with her family. She also...

Jan 1, 2022

Annette B. Lane age 64 of Clinton went home to be with the Lord on Saturday January 1, 2022. She was a loving wife of 41 years, loving mother and mammie that enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Preceded in death by parents Willis Bray and Elsie Phillips Bray, daughter...

Dec 29, 2021

Sylvia Jean Goins, age 73 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at U.T. Medical Center. She was born November 13, 1948 to the late Kelly and Ruby (Roach) Lynch. She enjoyed drawing, traveling, and going on vacation, spending time with her family, especially the family reunions. She especially enjoyed...

Dec 29, 2021

Dorothy Jayne Roach, age 67 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Select Medical in Knoxville. She was born on January 21, 1954 to the late Leo and Emma Lorene (Tucker) Riseden. She was a member of Stanfield Church of God. She was a loving wife, mother, and daughter...

Dec 24, 2021

Beverly Jukkala of Hancock, Michigan passed away on December 24, 2021 at the age of 82 at LaFollette Health and Rehab in LaFollette, Tennessee. Beverly had an associate degree in Human Services as well as being a Certified Chef. She worked in many places including Michigan Tech as a Fraternity Mother and was active in the community...

Dec 23, 2021

Lorita Ridenour age 83 of Speedwell, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 23, 2021. She was born February 17, 1938 in LaFollette to the late Harvey Henry and Lettie (Marlow) Evans. Lorita attended New Salem Baptist Church in Speedwell. She enjoyed crossword and jigsaw puzzles, sewing, listening to gospel music, and...

Dec 19, 2021

Patsy Brock, age 65 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 19, 2021. She was born on September 17, 1956. Patsy spent her life loving and raising her children, grandchildren, and countless others who needed a yard to play in or a place to call home for a while. Patsy attended Calvary's...

Dec 19, 2021

Hugh Linard Boshears, age 95 of Jacksboro, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Ben Atchley Veterans Home. He was born on February 22, 1926 to the late Brown and Bertha (Gross) Boshears. He was a member of Woodlake Baptist Church. Hugh enjoyed farming, horseback riding, and he was an army...

Dec 18, 2021

Lois Ann Bolinger, age 68 of Oak Ridge, went home to be with the Lord on December 18, 2021. She was born on December 17, 1953 to the late Robert and Easter (Branam) Ward. Lois was a loving wife of 35 years, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren....

Dec 15, 2021

Robert Lee Nelson, age 92 of Knoxville, formerly of LaFollette, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. He was born on January 26, 1929 to the late William and Sarah (Boshears) Nelson. Robert enjoyed playing games, being with his family, and attending church at Cave Creek Baptist Church in Kingston.

In addition to his parents,...

Dec 15, 2021

Thomas Allen "Red" Norris Jr., age 83 of LaFollette, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. He was born May 12, 1938 in Jamestown, Tennessee to the late Thomas Sr. and Fannie (Beaty) Norris. Red was a member of Grace Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed working on motors, traveling, fishing,...

Dec 14, 2021

Mary Faye Ward, age 61 of Jacksboro, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at LaFollette Medical Center. She was born on March 12, 1960. Mary was a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother who loved drinking her coffee, going to church at 13th Street Church of God, and she especially loved...

Dec 13, 2021

Shauna Renea Jones, age 54 of LaFollette, departed this life on Monday, December 13, 2021 at the Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville. She loved her animals and spending time with her family.

She is preceded in death by her father, Hobart Jones; sisters, Donna Jones, Catina Couch, Brenda Irvin, and Cloteen Tolliver.

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