Obituaries

Jul 8, 2021

Sampson "Sam" Jordan, age 78 of Jacksboro, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at his home. He was born on November 18, 1942, to the late Oliver Jordan and Kansas (Lowe) Jordan. Sam enjoyed fishing, working, and tinkering on boats and dozers. He was also of the Baptist faith and enjoyed going to Mt. Paran Baptist...

Jul 8, 2021

Sally Ann Stinson, age 60 of LaFollette, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Cumberland Village Nursing Home. She was born on August 22, 1960, to the late Edward Daugherty Sr. and Eleanor Mae "Florence" Daugherty. She was a loving mother, sister, and grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed...

Jul 6, 2021

Nannie Ellar White, age 103, passed away on July 6, 2021, at LaFollette Medical Center. She was of the Baptist faith. She was a resident of Cumberland Village for many years.

Nannie is preceded in death by her husband, Dewey White; parents Joe and Mary Ann Rutherford Sparks; siblings, Marie White, Pearly Hensley, Edith Slover,...

Jun 30, 2021

Charles Ray Ford, age 59 of Pennington Gap, Virginia formerly of LaFollette, passed away on Wednesday, June 30th, 2021. He was of the Baptist Faith. Charles enjoyed working on cars, riding motorcycles, and cooking.

He is preceded in death by his father, Ray Ford; grandparents, Martha and Floyd Ford, R.T. and Grace Kitts, Ruth Kitts;...

Jun 28, 2021

James Alan Jones, age 35 of LaFollette, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021. He was born on November 27, 1985. James enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family, who loved him dearly. He especially loved being a daddy to his daughters Julia and Skylar.

He is preceded in death by his mother Jeannie...

Jun 27, 2021

Jennifer Leann Trahan Steakley, age 34, went home to be with the Lord on June 27, 2021.She was a loving wife, mother, sister, friend, and daughter-in-law that enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and going to the beach.

Jennifer is preceded in death by her parents, Jim Leo and Sharon Hester Trahan.

Jun 24, 2021

Donna Lynn Cramer, age 54 of Duff, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at Cumberland Village Nursing home. She was born on August 5, 1966, to the late Charles Goins and Ollie (Jones) Goins. She enjoyed flowers, spending time with her family, especially her grandkids.

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

Jun 20, 2021

Ernest Dean Shetterly, age 66, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021.

Ernest was preceded in death by his mother, Georgia Shetterly.

He is survived by his father, Ralph Shetterly of Caryville; brothers, Jack Austin Shetterly of Sevierville, and Mark Allen Shetterly and wife Kathy of Dallas, TX.

Visitation will be...

Jun 18, 2021

Kenneth Gene Chadwell, age 86 of LaFollette passed away on Friday June 18, 2021. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict, Kenneth was a proud member of the 82nd Airborne Division and enjoyed attending the annual airborne convention with Carolyn. Mr. Chadwell enjoyed fishing, telling stories, world traveler, avid reader, especially military history, member of...

Jun 15, 2021

Robert "RL" Carr, age 72, of Jacksboro passed away June 15, 2021. He was a member of Morley Baptist Church.

R.L. was preceded in death by, parents Earl and Mae Carr; daughter, Gloria Carr Mullins; brothers Earl Carr Jr., J.T. Carr; Infant brother, David Carr; sisters, Beulah Voyles, Gloria Sue Marlow, and Shirley Cox.

Jun 15, 2021

Sherri Ann (Freeman) Hall, age 56, of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord at her home after a short, courageous battle with cancer.  She was born on June 27, 1964 in LaFollette. She was a member of Forks Grove Baptist Church. She was employed by the Campbell County School System where she worked at Jacksboro...

Jun 14, 2021

Rev. Raymond Harness Sr. age 81 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord June 14, 2021. He was a loving pastor and servant of God for 65 years. He was a loving Husband of 27 years, Father, and Grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family and going to church at Outreach Pentecostal Church where...

Jun 12, 2021

Judy Bennett Pierce, age 62, of LaFollette departed this life on Saturday June 12, 2021. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt that enjoyed spending time with her family, working at Judy's Grocery, playing bingo, fishing and spending time outdoors.

Judy was preceded in death by; parents Frank and Birdie Mae...

Jun 10, 2021

Donald J. Bohon, age 85, of LaFollette, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021. He was a retired rancher and member of the First Presbyterian Church.  He enjoyed fly fishing and hunting. He was active in the Masonic Lodge and Royal Arch Masons including serving as Master of Heyburn (Idaho) Lodge 46, Royal Patron of the Order of...

Jun 9, 2021

Randall Paul Murphy, age 61, of Jacksboro, departed this life on Wednesday June 9, 2021. He was a loving husband of 40 years, father, grandfather, great grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family, spending time on the lake, and swimming with his dog, Smokey.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lester Murphy...

Jun 9, 2021

Howard Ray Terry Sr., age 80, formerly of Glade Springs departed this life Wednesday June 9, 2021. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family, going to McDonald's for coffee, and going to the gym where he was a certified trainer for an excess of 25 years.

He...

Jun 6, 2021

Joan "Loretta" Jones, age 66 of Huntsville, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was born on May 1, 1955, to the late Estel Jones and Mae Edith (Chadwell) Jones. She enjoyed dancing, shopping, and family gatherings. She was also of the Holiness faith where she had the "gift of Gab"....

Jun 5, 2021

Eunice LaVonne Thacker, age 53 of Jacksboro, departed this life on Saturday, June 5, 2021. She was born on April 7, 1968. She was a loving mother, sister, and nana, that enjoyed spending time with her family. She also loved fishing, hunting, gardening, four-wheeling, and anything to do with being outdoors.

She is preceded in...

Jun 1, 2021

Brenda Lee Marlow, age 58, went home to be the Lord on June 1, 2021. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister that loved spending time with her family, especially her Riley and Avy. She enjoyed going to church, being outdoors, laughing and making others laugh, and always willing to help others.

She...

May 30, 2021

Lois J. Byrge, age 79 passed away on Sunday May 30, 2021.  She was a member of High Street Baptist Church. Lois enjoyed flea markets, yard sales, making jewelry, find-a-word puzzles, cheering on the Vols and Lady Vols' basketball team, and spending time with her family. She was a true country girl.

She is preceded in death...