Obituaries

Jan 27, 2021

John Darrell Davis, age 67 of LaFollette, departed this life on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at his residence. He was born November 17, 1953 in LaFollette to the late John Davis Sr. and Nettie (Stanford) Davis. Darrell was U.S. Army veteran, who served his country proud after 12 years of service. He loved fishing, playing cards, being...

Jan 27, 2021

Earlene Renet Muse, age 54 of Jacksboro passed away at her home January 27th 2021

She is preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Freeda Muse; grandparents, Henry and Nora Ayers Burns and Charlie and Margaret Muse.

Earlene is survived by wife Carrielyn Muse, her children Travis, Joey, and Cecilla, birth daughter,...

Jan 27, 2021

Wilma Louise Lawson. age 79, of Caryville went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday January 27, 2021, Wilma was a member of Demory Baptist Church, she was the owner of Wilma's Beauty Shop and loved her clients very much. She loved her grandchildren, great grandchildren, Wilma enjoyed talking, playing games, reading and looking at pictures...

Jan 26, 2021

Hancel Mercer, age 94 of Jacksboro, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. He was born on September 28, 1926 to the late Willy Rosevelt Mercer and Irene (Johnson) Mercer. Hancel loved the outdoors, watching the news and sports, and cheering on his Tennessee Vols and Arkansas Razorbacks. He also loved reading...

Jan 25, 2021

Betty L. Phillips Kash, age 86 of LaFollette, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021. She was born August 6, 1934 to the late Alfred Phillips and Gladys Lovely Phillips. Betty liked to do crafts, craft shows, flea markets and travel. She was also a very loving and devoted mother.

In addition to her parents,...

Jan 25, 2021

Jimmy Darrell Taylor, age 67 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 25, 2021. He was born on August 27, 1953 to the late William George Taylor and Mary Etta (Vanover) Taylor. Jimmy enjoyed fishing, collecting oil lamps, and wrestling. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and his granddaughter.

Jan 23, 2021

Pauline Brashears, age 97 of Jacksboro, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday January 23, 2021. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church. She was a loving sister and aunt that enjoyed spending time with her family, watching wrestling, and playing Bingo.

Pauline is preceded in death by her father, Edd Brashears;...

Jan 22, 2021

Agatha Dawn Brown, age 43, of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on January 22, 2021. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend that enjoyed spending time with her family. She had a compassionate heart for people and animals. Agatha was also a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Agatha is survived...

Jan 17, 2021

Wilma Francis Edwards, age 85 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 17, 2021. She was born on February 15, 1935 to the late Marshall Herman Douglas and Mossie (Hunley) Douglas. She is was a loving mother and friend to all she met, and she also never met a stranger. She enjoyed...

Jan 13, 2021

Dianna Lynn Russell, age 62 of LaFollette, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. She was born on November 24, 1958. Dianna was a member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church. She enjoyed listening to Elvis, making crafts, coloring, and taking care of others. She was an avid animal lover and a huge Rusty...

Jan 12, 2021

Billy Don Smiddy Sr. age 69, of LaFollette, departed this life on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. He was born on August 17, 1951 to the late Henry Smiddy and Bonnie (Walden) Smiddy, He was a loving husband of 48 years, and a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family at the...

Jan 11, 2021

Arlis Chapman, age 91 of LaFollette, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 11, 2021. He was born March 18, 1929 in LaFollette to the late Blaine and Ollie (Floyd) Chapman. Arlis was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and spending time with family and friends. He...

Jan 10, 2021

Arthur Boshears, age 89, of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 10, 2021. He was born to the late Nathan and Edna (Nelson) Boshears on June 15, 1931. He loved spending time with his family, farming, fishing, and hunting. He especially enjoyed being on his tractor with love of his life, Helen...

Jan 10, 2021

Jeffery Brian Sanford, age 56 passed away. He was born February 1st, 1964 in Maryville, Tn, the youngest of 8 children to Harold. Sr. and Bonnie Burnett Sanford.

Preceded in death by Brothers, Harold  A. Sanford, Jr. and Mark A. Sanford of Maryville, Tn.  Sisters, Wilma A. (Bob) Riddle of Georgia, Carol B. (Gary) Coffey...

Jan 9, 2021

Carolyn Faye (Hutson) Campbell, age 83, made her journey from the LaFollette Court Assisted Living, LaFollette, TN, to her heavenly home on January 8, 2021.

Carolyn was born on December 12, 1937 to the late Noah V. and Pearl (Parrott) Hutson.  Carolyn retired from AT&T in Cincinnati, Ohio after 30 years of service.

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Jan 8, 2021

Brodhead/Speedwell, TN – Roseleigh Carmack, age 77, passed away on January 8, 2021 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.

Roseleigh was born on April 27, 1943 in Tennessee, the daughter of Boyd and Luda (Turner) Monday.

Roseleigh enjoyed gardening, canning foods, playing bingo, going fishing, but she especially enjoyed going...

Jan 8, 2021

Harold Dean Chinn, age 84 left his earthly home in Speedwell to enter into his heavenly home and woke in the arms of Jesus on January 8th, 2021. He was born in Revelo, Kentucky on May 11th, 1936 to the late Thurman and Exie Chinn.

Harold was employed for 31 years at General Motors and...

Jan 8, 2021

Billy Clark Miracle, age 83 of Valley Head, AL passed away on Friday January 8, 2021. He was a member of Second Baptist Church in Fort Payne, AL, Bill loved living for the Lord, he enjoyed reading the Bible, singing gospel music, fishing, and loved his family very much.

Preceded in death by...

Jan 8, 2021

Robert Earl Tipton, 78 passed away on January 8, 2021. He was born in Amory on June 23, 1942 to the late David Austin and Lela Anna Collins Tipton. Robert was a truck driver and heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed gospel music, playing the guitar, wood working and metal detecting. He was a master at checkers and...

Jan 5, 2021

Bobby Daugherty, age 77 of Caryville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. He was a loving husband of 56 years, father, grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his granddaughters. He loved to fish, working outside, cutting wood for the fireplace, he just enjoyed being outside.

Bobby is...