Obituaries

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...

May 25, 2021

Melissa Lyn Boshears, age 49 of Caryville, departed this life on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. She was born on September 10, 1971. She was a loving mother and daughter that enjoyed doing all types of crafts.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents; Boyd and Jessie Green and Tommy and Louise Caldwell; infant daughter...

May 21, 2021

Wheeler Lynn Nelson, age 97, went home to be with his Lord and Savior and reunited with his loving wife, son, daughter, and other family members on Friday, May 21, 2021. He was born April 19, 1924 in LaFollette to the late William Rose Nelson and Sara Margaret (Boshears) Nelson. He was a United States Army Veteran,...

May 21, 2021

Anthony Hugh "Duke" Adkins, age 42 of Jacksboro, departed this life on Friday, May 21, 2021 at the LaFollette Medical Center. He was a loving father and son that enjoyed motor cycle riding, hunting, fishing, and being a truck driver. He is preceded in death by his father, Stanley Hugh Adkins, grandfather, Hugh Adkins, Jr., and grandmother,...

May 20, 2021

Our sweet momma Valerie Hicks Ayers, age 59 of LaFollette, went peacefully into the arms of our precious Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 20, 2021. She was born on February 6, 1962 to the late Rev. William Hicks and Iris Jean (Boshears) Hicks. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially around Christmas. She also enjoyed...

May 19, 2021

Charles (Charlie) Lake Jr., age 63 of Caryville, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. He was born on January 22, 1958 to the late Charles Hamilton Lake Sr. and Grace Viola (Faircloth) Lake. He enjoyed working on computers and radios, hunting, fishing, hiking in the mountains, and basically anything outdoors.

In addition to his...

May 17, 2021

Beulah Faye Wilson went home to be with the Lord on May 17, 2021. She was of the Baptist faith. She loved spending time with family and friends, going to church, and working puzzles. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

She is preceded in death by loving husband Rev. Paul (Toots)...

May 13, 2021

Claude E. "Pap" Wilson, age 91 years, 11 months, and 4 days of LaFollette, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 13, 2021. He was born June 9, 1929 in Jacksboro to the late Estel E. and Hannah (Boshears) Wilson. Claude was a United States Air Force Veteran, who served his country...

May 13, 2021

Opal Leoria Foust, age 95 of Rocky Top, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021. She was born on June 22, 1925 to the late Conley Foust and Ollie (Foust) Foust. She was a member of Willowbrook Baptist Church and enjoyed sewing and traveling.

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

May 11, 2021

Richard Eugene Oliver, age 83 of LaFollette, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at LaFollette Medical Center.

Richard was a devoted husband who treasured his wife Shirley Oliver for 42 years and a role model to his children on relationships and the importance of love and devotion. He was a doodler anywhere there was...

May 10, 2021

Sherry Ruth Murray, age 62 of Knoxville, departed this life on Monday, May 10, 2021 at her residence. She was born on September 29, 1958 to the late Lonas Young and Naomi (Wright) Young.  She was a loving mother that never got older than 29 years old. She enjoyed spending time with her family, taking trips with...

May 7, 2021

Kathleen Babb Chadwell, age 81 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 7, 2021. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family and serving the Lord.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Gertrude...