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Faye Richardson

Faye Richardson

Nov 24, 2025

Faye Richardson, age 91 of Jacksboro, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at her home. She was born on February 17, 1934, to the late Hiram Henegar and Myrtle Lovette Henegar. Faye loved to sew, cook, and spend time with her family. She was a Sunday School teacher for 50 years at Macedonia Baptist Church, where...

Donna Jean Pinkerton

Donna Jean Pinkerton

Nov 24, 2025

Donna Jean Pinkerton, age 73 of Caryville, departed this life November 24, 2025, at her home. She was born on February 20, 1952, to the late Hugh Johnson and Wilma Amos Johnson.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Rick Pinkerton; brother Gary Lynn Johnson.

Donna is...

Brinda Ann Woods

Brinda Ann Woods

Nov 15, 2025

Brinda Ann Woods, age 74 of Clinton, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Waters of Clinton. She was born on July 24, 1951, to the late Ramon Woods and Margie Bodi. Brinda was of the Southern Baptist Faith and was very strong in her faith. She enjoyed oil painting...

Jerry Lee Brotherton, Sr

Jerry Lee Brotherton, Sr

Nov 14, 2025

Jerry Lee Brotherton Sr.

Age 85 of LaFollette TN passed away on Friday November 14,2025. He attended Fincastle Church.

A devoted man that walked with God and a extremely dedicated family man. Jerry lived his life with deep faith, humility, laughter and love. His belief in God guided every step he took, and...

Darlene Ann (Meyer) O'Brien

Darlene Ann (Meyer) O'Brien

Nov 12, 2025

Darlene Ann O'Brien passed away on Wednesday November 12, 2025.  She was born on September 30, 1947 to the late Adolf and Regina Wyant Meyer. Darlene enjoyed music, cooking, gardening, and art.

In addition to her parents, Darlene is preceded in death by her brothers, Leonard Meyer, George Meyer, and Frank Meyer; sisters, Eleanor Heitmeyer,...

James Edward Smith

James Edward Smith

Nov 11, 2025

James Edward Smith, 81, of Williston, FL, passed away on November 11, 2025. He worked at General Motors for many years in Georgia, then worked as a machine operator at Furtex in La Follette, TN. He had many hobbies and talents. James was a wonderful artist, and he loved woodworking. He would make beautiful birdhouses as well as gorgeous parrots.



James...

Lola Fay Hubner

Lola Fay Hubner

Nov 3, 2025

Lola Fay (Wilson) Hubner age 81 of Valrico, Florida passed away on Monday November 3, 2025. She was born July 10, 1944, in LaFollette to the late Theodore and Carrie (Snodderly) Wilson. Lola was of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed playing bingo, working in her yard, and gardening. Lola loved going to Disney World and being with...

Richard Lynn Kennedy

Richard Lynn Kennedy

Nov 2, 2025

Richard Lynn Kennedy, age 41 passed away on Sunday November 2, 2025.

He was born on May 15, 1984. Richard loved spending time with his mom and playing on his phone. He enjoyed riding his 4-wheeler in the mountains.

Richard is preceded in death by his father, Ralph Miller, and niece Brooke Beaty....

Sylvania (Lay) Sexton

Sylvania (Lay) Sexton

Nov 1, 2025

Sylvania Sexton, age 88, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday November 1, 2025. She was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her family and spoiling her grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Frank and Edna Bell Wright Lay; brothers, Luther Lay, Esaw...

Jeffrey "Jeff" Hughie Wilder

Jeffrey "Jeff" Hughie Wilder

Oct 26, 2025

Jeffrey "Jeff" Hughie Wilder, age 54 of Speedwell, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 26, 2025. He was born on July 15, 1971, to the late Marshall Wilder and Shelby (Queener) Wilder.  Jeff loved cars, going to car shows, having fun with his friends, traveling, spending time on the lake, and he loved spending time...

Lyndol Miller

Lyndol Miller

Oct 26, 2025

Lyndol Miller age 81, passed away on October 26, 2025, he was born on April 4, 1944. Lyndol loved Tennessee sports, squirrel hunting, riding back roads and watching the chickens peck.

He is preceded in death by his parents Cleo and Lloyd Miller, brothers, Donald Miller, Heward Miller, L.C. Miller and Marvin Miller; sisters, Vera...

Mckinley Riley Jr.

Mckinley Riley Jr.

Oct 24, 2025

McKinley Riley Jr, "Junebug", 54 of LaFollette departed this life on Friday October 24, 2025. He was of the Church of God Faith. He was loving father, grandfather, son and brother who enjoyed listening to music with his granddaughter Mariana and spending time with his family.

Preceded in death by father McKinley Riley...

Billy Horace Williford

Billy Horace Williford

Oct 21, 2025

Billy Horace Williford, age 79 of Duff, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at his home. He was born on November 16, 1945, to the late Horace Williford and Nancy "Norton" Williford. He was a loving husband of 53 years, father, grandfather, and great grandfather that enjoyed going to Church. Billy...

Geraldine Simpson Jeffers Brock

Geraldine Simpson Jeffers Brock

Oct 19, 2025

Geraldine Simpson Jeffers Brock, age 93, of Jacksboro, passed away on October 19, 2025, at Tennova-LaFollette Medical Center. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother who spent most of her life caring for her family. She loved sewing, making crafts and watching Wheel of Fortune. She never missed a birthday; we could always count on receiving...

Elizabeth Norton Sharp

Elizabeth Norton Sharp

Oct 14, 2025

Elizabeth Norton Sharp, age 96, departed this life on Tuesday October 14, 2025. She was a member of West LaFollette Baptist Church, Elizabeth enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves, loved her family especially her grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Sharp; daughter, Karen Williamson; parents, Robert and Sarah Overton Norton; brothers C.H....

Stanley "Stan" Mark Green

Stanley "Stan" Mark Green

Oct 12, 2025

Stanley "Stan" Mark Green, age 72, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday October 12, 2025.  Stan loved his church, The Harbor, and his church family.  He was a huge Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets fan and loved watching NASCAR, and his 3 chihuahua dogs.

Stan is preceded in death by his parents, Wendell...

Patricia Lynn Miller

Patricia Lynn Miller

Oct 11, 2025

Patricia Lynn Miller, age 63 passed away on Saturday October 11, 2025. She was born on September 9, 1962 to the late Hobert and Mildred Goodman Miller. Patricia loved to go fishing, hunting arrowheads, and playing the lottery. She was a loving person to everyone and loved to help people in any way she could.

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Patricia Ann Wallace

Patricia Ann Wallace

Oct 3, 2025

Patricia Ann Wallace, age 80 of Caryville, went home to be the Lord on Friday, October 3, 2025. She was born on January 7, 1945, to the late Hoyle Paul and Myrtle "Edwards" Paul. Patricia was a proud member of West LaFollette Baptist, and she loved to cook, doing church activities, and spending time with her family....

Jerry Lee Walden

Jerry Lee Walden

Sep 29, 2025

Jerry Walden age 67 of LaFollette, passed away on Monday September 29th, 2025, at Tennova North Medical Center in Knoxville. Jerry was born April 21, 1958, to the late James Curtis Walden and Hazel (Wilburn) Osborne.

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

Jerry is...

Mary Aldy (Welden) Taylor

Mary Aldy (Welden) Taylor

Sep 27, 2025

Mary Aldy Johnny Welden Taylor, age 96, was born on February 8, 1929. She went home to be with her Lord on September 27, 2025. She was the oldest member of Charity Worship Center. Mary enjoyed yard sales and her beautiful flowers.

She is preceded in death by her husband James F (Tom) Taylor, her...

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