Obituaries

May 6, 2021

Judy Beverly Douglas, age 74 of Jellico, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Beech Tree Manor. She was born on June 3, 1946 to the late Kenneth Woods and Pauline (Moses) Woods. Judy loved going to church, where she was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church, reading, and spending...

May 6, 2021

Mary Jane McKinley, age 88 of LaFollette, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021. She was born on February 6, 1933 to the late Homer Asbury and Ruth (Mcghee) Asbury.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Robert Mckinley; son Wendell Money; brother Gordon Asbury; and sisters Wesley Simens...

May 4, 2021

Deborah Lynn Low, age 53 of Jacksboro, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. She was born on August 31, 1967.

She is preceded in death by her father Billy Joe Barton.

She is survived by her mother Patricia Allen Hargett Barton; son Zachary Low; daughter Kaylynn Low; sister Mary Susan Wilson; and...

May 1, 2021

Larry Ray Wright, age 54 of LaFollette, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at UT Medical Center. He was born on March 13, 1967 to the late Jay F. Wright and Marcelene (Massengill) Madison. Larry enjoyed fishing, hunting, four wheeling, spending time with his family, and going to church at Round Rock Baptist Church.

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Apr 30, 2021

Pryor Talmage Ayers, age 68, departed this life April 30, 2021.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and woodworking.

He is preceded in death by parents Mikel and Juanita Ayers; sister, Bobby Jo Walden.

He is survived by sons, Daniel Ayers, and Eddie Michael Ayers and wife Gina, both of Kentucky; sister, Joyce Bolton and...

Apr 28, 2021

Todd Parker Erdman, age 62, passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife of 45 years, immediate family, and his fur baby Annabelle after a long courageous battle with cancer.  He enjoyed spending time on the lake and playing his guitar.

He is preceded in death by father, Neil Erdman; mother, Marjorie Wilder Wells;...

Apr 25, 2021

Vivian Weaver Murray (Maw) left this earthly life on April 25, 2021, to begin her Heavenly life at the precious age of 95 years, 3 months, and 19 days. She went to "Beulah Land" to be with her loving husband, Rev. J.C. Murray.  who preceded her in death in 2004 and her son, Jay Darren in 2017....

Apr 21, 2021

Lisa Marie Hutchinson, age 54 of Speedwell, passed away on Wednesday 21, 2021 at Parkwest Medical Center. She was born on December 23,1966. She enjoyed reading and eating Maryland Steamed crab and hot wings. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her father Linwood Dillard....

Apr 19, 2021

Thomas James Pierce, age 42 of LaFollette, passed away April 19, 2021. He was of the Baptist faith.

Thomas is proceeded in death by parents Troy and Oma Jean Crabtree Pierce; and brothers, Arnold Gene Pierce and Timothy James Pierce.

He is survived by his wife Emilee Pierce; biological father, James Lee Pierce...

Apr 19, 2021

Ruby Marsee, age 87 of LaFollette, went to sleep to enter her eternal home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ On Monday, April 19, 2021. She was born on August 14, 1933 to the late Alexander Moore and Martha (Ellison) Moore. She was a loving wife, mother, and sister, that enjoyed going to church, gardening, fishing,...

Apr 18, 2021

Charles Mitchell Loyd, age 65 of Decatur, TN, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021. He was born on August 25, 1955 to the late Amos Mountie Loyd and Ella Mae (Muse) Loyd. He was a member of Pioneer Baptist Church. Charles loved to watch movies, go shopping, eating, and taking road trips.

In addition...

Apr 18, 2021

Irene Maria Long, age 78 of LaFollette, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 18, 2021. She was born on February 3, 1943 to the late William Hartlove and Ethel (Loomis) Hartlove. She was of the Greek Orthodox Faith. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, that enjoyed spending time with her...

Apr 13, 2021

Marjorie Rutherford, age 60 of LaFollette, passed away on April 13, 2021 at Turkey Creek Medical Center.

No services are planned at this time.

Apr 11, 2021

Betsy "Betty" M. Hollifield, age 79, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021.  She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed yard work, gardening, her dogs, her cat, and working at "Golden Girls" restaurant.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James Everette Hollifield; parents, Lonzo and Sally Kennedy; sons, William Alfred Hollifield, Danny Ray...

Apr 9, 2021

Bobbie Sue Parker, age 72, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021.  She was of the Church of God faith. She enjoyed planting flowers, gardening, working jigsaw puzzles, shopping, and being outdoors.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Estel and Mae Chadwell Jones; infant son Daniel Parker; granddaughter Rebecca Parker; brothers, Lonnie Jones, Wayne...

Apr 7, 2021

Robert Kennedy, a loving husband and father, age 76 of Jacksboro, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 after a lengthy battle with health issues. He was born on June 17, 1944. Robert was an avid outdoorsman, that enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Easter...

Apr 3, 2021

Flossie Mae Ayers Walden, known to most as "Granny," age 95, of Stinking Creek, Tennessee, received her heavenly reward on April 3, 2021. She placed her faith in God who brought her through incredible challenges and blessed her with long life and a loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hansford Luther Walden, who...

Apr 2, 2021

John C. (J.C.) Williams went home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2021. He worked for the Campbell County Highway Department where he retired after 38 years. He attended Ford Town Baptist Church of LaFollette. JC was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed working on his farm and being outdoors but must of...

Apr 2, 2021

Thomas Cecil Leach was born September 9, 1933 in Habersham, Tennessee and died on April 2, 2021. He was the son of William E. and Nannie Huddleston Leach. Cecil, as he was known to everyone in the years before he went into the Army, grew up in the Stinking Creek community of Campbell County, Tennessee. He spent...

Mar 31, 2021

Randy Bell, age 48 of LaFollette, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. He was born to the late Harold Bell and Edith Earlene (Archer) Bell on July 5, 1972. He enjoyed doing mechanical work, music, staying busy, and his dog Boogie. He was employed by Shot Crete Contractors.

In addition to his parents, he...