Obituaries

Mar 31, 2021

Peggy Lee Green, age 60 of LaFollette, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. She was born on April 6, 1960. Peggy enjoyed four wheeling, fishing, hiking, camping, ginseng hunting, going on cruises, and spending time with her family.

She is preceded in death by her father Roy Green Sr. and her brothers Danny Ray...

Mar 27, 2021

Earl David "Tank" Martin Jr., age 50, passed away Saturday March 27, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his parents Earl David Martin Sr. and Lois Leffew Martin

He is survived by brother Chris Martin and wife Amy of Jacksboro; nephews, Cory, Ben, and Will Martin all of Jacksboro and host of...

Mar 27, 2021

Ruby Daugherty, age 80 of Caryville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 27, 2021. She was born on May 7, 1940 to the late Wayne Daugherty and Maggie (Thomas) Daugherty. Ruby enjoyed going to the lake, especially on the boat. She also enjoyed riding in the mountains, working in her flowers,...

Mar 25, 2021

Mary Alice Woods, age 56 of Caryville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 25, 2021. She was born on February 21, 1965 to the late Warren Woods and April "Blankenship" Woods. She was a loving sister, aunt, and great aunt who loved spending time with her family. She loved singing Gospel music, of...

Mar 22, 2021

Barbara Jean McCullah, age 65 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 22, 2021. She was born on February 16, 1956. She was a loving wife of 39 years, mother, grandmother, and sister. She was a member of Alder Springs Baptist Church. Barbara enjoyed cooking, taking pictures, shopping, and life...

Mar 21, 2021

Esco Levon Owens, age 88 of Caryville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior and reunited with his loving wife on Sunday, March 21, 2021. He was born June 26, 1932 in Pioneer to the late Seborn and Odea (Stevens) Owens. He enlisted in the United States Navy on December 12, 1952 and admirably served...

Mar 20, 2021

Coen Lee Stokes, age70, passed away Saturday March 20, 2021.  He was born on November 1, 1950 in LaFollette. He was a member of the Coolidge First Baptist Church. He loved to deer hunt and fish, he enjoyed the outdoors and all wildlife.  He volunteered in the US Army on April 1, 1968 and was honorably discharged...

Mar 19, 2021

Violet Gross age 60, of Jacksboro, went home to be with the Lord Friday, March 19, 2021.  She enjoyed watching TV Land, keeping the house and yard, drinking Mt. Dew, and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James Bennie Gross; infant son, Virgil Wayne Gross; parents Rubel and...

Mar 18, 2021

Easter "Betty" Trammell age 79, of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 18, 2021.  She was a loving wife, sister, and aunt that enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Clayton Trammell; parents, Kalvin and Rosie McGhee Marlow; brother Raymond...

Mar 18, 2021

James Howard Brown, age 72 of Speedwell, departed this life on Thursday, March 18, 2021. He was born on September 22, 1948 to the late Chester Brown and Viola "Thomas" Brown. He was a loving husband of 32 years, father, and grandfather. James enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandson. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting,...

Mar 17, 2021

Jewel R. Willoughby, age 100, of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. She was an avid reader, enjoyed puzzle books and painting.

She is preceded in death by parents, Tom Frank Wilson and Ella Copeland Wilson; husbands, Pearley Wilson and Charles Willoughby; sons, Arnold Wilson and Donald Wilson;...

Mar 12, 2021

Stephen Ray Ivey, age 43 of LaFollette, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021.  He was a very selfless person who touched everyone he met. Stephen had a lot of friends and family whom he loved very much, and he also enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents Spencer Ivey,...

Mar 11, 2021

Robert William "Bob" Wilson, age of 79 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 11, 2021. He was born to the late Bill Wilson Jr. and Beulah (Hembree) Wilson on February 24, 1942.  He enjoyed polishing on his truck, which had to be a Chevy. He also enjoyed visiting people, hanging out...

Mar 11, 2021

Terry Wayne Ayers, age 64, of LaFollette went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday March 11, 2021. He was a loving husband for 41 years, a hard working self-sacrificing father, grandpa (Kampaw) very special loving son, brother and nephew that enjoyed spending time with his family Terry was a dedicated member of Stanfield...

Mar 9, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Proffitt, age 76 of Calvin, KY, formerly of LaFollette, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. She was born on March 5, 1945 to the late Willie Bennett and Clista Carroll Bennett. Mary enjoyed cooking, singing, going to flea markets, and working.

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

Mar 7, 2021

Roy Howard Baird Sr., age 100, of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 7, 2021 while surrounded by his family with which he enjoyed spending time.  He loved to hunt, fish, and garden with his special friend, Tim Russell. He was the last of the six brothers from Campbell County to serve...

Mar 5, 2021

Roger M. "Starvin Marvin" Payne Sr., age 78, of Jacksboro, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 5, 2021, while surrounded by his family that he loved very much, which was his wishes that his family honored.  He was a member of West LaFollette Baptist Church. He loved spending time on the lake, camping,...

Feb 25, 2021

Jewell Faye McGhee, age 84, passed away peacefully Thursday February 25,2021 at her home. Jewell loved to go to church, she enjoyed sewing, ceramics, quilting, and embroidering. She was a member of Woodlake Baptist Church

Preceded in death by parents Arthur and Maude Mattie; brothers, Dick Mattie and Gene Mattie: and sister, Joann...

Feb 23, 2021

Georgia Lee Shetterly, age 87, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 26, 2021 from 4 PM to 6 PM in the chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home.

The family will meet Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 10 AM and go in funeral procession to Cumberland View...

Feb 21, 2021

Karen Sue Wagers Ridenour, age 55, passed away peacefully Sunday February 21,2021 at Tennova North Medical Center in Knoxville. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, daughter, and grandmother.

She left this earthly home into her Heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Karen lived by the Word of God....