Obituaries

Nov 5, 2021

Hugh Harrison Orick, age 59, of Jacksboro passed away on Friday November 5, 2021. Hugh loved working on his jeep, fishing, having fun, and his dog Winston. He loved his family very much, especially his grandchildren.

Preceded in death by parents, Walter "Bob" Orick and Magdalene Orick, and granddaughter, Addison King.

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Nov 5, 2021

Justin "Cody" Huff, age 33 of Jacksboro, departed this life on Friday, November 5, 2021 at LaFollette Medical Center. He was born on June 16, 1988. He was a loving father, son, and grandson. He also enjoyed music, playing bass guitar, drums, and drawing art.

He is preceded in death by his father Clarence Jay...

Nov 2, 2021

Anna Ruth Brantley, age 88 of Speedwell, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. She was born on June 26, 1934 to the late James and Elsie (Leach) McCarty.  Anna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and mother-in-law. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, watching gospel music and...

Nov 2, 2021

Carolyn Jean Loope, age 72 of LaFollette, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. She was born on October 30, 1949 to the late Charles and Bessie (Collins) Ferguson. She enjoyed the mountains, driving through Cades Cove, and going to the fair to see the concerts.

In addition to her to parents, she is preceded...

Oct 28, 2021

Jess Taylor Sr., age 77 of LaFollette, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Turkey Creek Medical Center. He was born on August 26, 1944 to the late John and Cinda (Saylor) Taylor. Jess was of the Pentecostal faith that enjoyed painting, spending time with his family, especially his grandson and his sister Ella. He also...

Oct 26, 2021

Andrew Pryor Baird, age 79 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. He was born on July 25, 1942 to the late Bacsal and Azalee (Elmore) Baird. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, and spending time with his grandkids.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by...

Oct 25, 2021

Ella Mae Winkler, age 74 of Luttrell TN, departed this life on Monday, October 25, 2021. She was born on July 6, 1947 to the late George and Elva (Horn) Bailey. She enjoyed listening to gospel music, baking, and spending time with her babies.

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

Oct 24, 2021

Rebecca June McNeeley, age 55 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 24, 2021. She was born on June 15, 1966, to the late Paul and Wanda "Thompson" Sheehan. She was a loving mother and grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed cooking, crafting, decorating,...

Oct 23, 2021

Anthony "Tony" Ray Bolinger, age 48 went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at his home. Tony was a loving brother, son, and uncle. His passion was taking care of his mother, which he called Little Momma. Tony loved to draw, playing video games, and spending time with his family.

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Oct 23, 2021

Dewey Young, age 50 of LaFollette, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021. He was born on January 7, 1971 to the late Fred Young and Lou Wanda Gibson. He was a huge Atlanta Braves, Tennessee Titans, and Vols fan.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his special great nephew...

Oct 22, 2021

Clara Annette Swain, age 76, of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Friday October 22, 2021.  She was a member of Rock Creek Church of God. Clara was a loving wife of 47 years, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  She loved attending Church and...

Oct 21, 2021

Wayne Bolton, age 55 of LaFollette, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 21, 2021.  He was a beloved father, son, brother, and uncle who loved to make people laugh.  He enjoyed watching NASCAR and football, especially his Pittsburgh Steelers.

He is preceded in death by his father Ovid Bolton.

Wayne is...

Oct 17, 2021

Dennis Ray Burriss, age 62 of Caryville, departed this life on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at LaFollette Medical Center. He was born on March 25, 1959 to the late Russell and Susie (White) Burriss. He was a loving father and grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren, his...

Oct 16, 2021

Brenda Baird, age 66 of Stinking Creek, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Brenda was a wonderful woman who loved her family with everything in her. She had a very special place in her heart for her granddaughter Presley who was the light of her life. Brenda was a hard-working woman...

Oct 16, 2021

Dennis G. Mounts, age 90 of Speedwell, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday. October 16, 2021. He was born on February 26, 1931 to the late Lonnie and Lenora "Cline" Mounts. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family. He also enjoyed bowling and gardening. Dennis loved...

Oct 15, 2021

Jane Ann (Teague) McFarland passed away on Friday October 15, 2021. She was the daughter of  Evelyn Gray Teague and Howard Teague, She was born in LaFollette, where she spent her growing up years.  She attended West LaFollette Elementary and graduated from LaFollette High School. Her undergraduate degree was from Cumberland College in Williamsburg and her master's...

Oct 11, 2021

Brenda Jean Rosenbaum, age 78, passed away October 11, 2021. Brenda was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed being outside, fishing, riding in the mountains. She was very humble and loved her family very much.

Brenda is preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Rosenbaum; parents; George Woods and Mary Ward Marlow; sons, Ricky Monday,...

Oct 10, 2021

Novella Morton Wynn, age 96 of LaFollette, TN passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021, at LaFollette Health & Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Wynn was the oldest living member of Demory Baptist Church in LaFollette prior to her heavenly home going.

Preceded in death by husband Percy "Louis" Wynn, son Kenneth Wynn, parents E.L. and Jane Morton,...

Oct 7, 2021

Daniel Webster Herron the "Sarge", age 87 of Jacksboro, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at LaFollette Medical Center. Daniel was born in Wolf Mountain, Byson City, NC on August 23, 1934. Daniel moved to Caryville, TN in 1939 and went to school in a one room schoolhouse in Turley, TN. 10 days before his 18th birthday, Daniel...

Oct 7, 2021

Joyce M. Prime, age 87 of Jacksboro, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at her residence. She was born on October 28, 1933 to the late Arthur and Ruth Noble.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother Dick Noble and grandson Clayton.

She is survived by...