Obituaries

Feb 14, 2021

Phillip Arnold "Zol" Young, age 71 of LaFollette, went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ, mother, father, sister, and other fallen brothers of the Southern Sons on Sunday, February 14, 2021. He was a member of the Southern Sons for over thirty years and he enjoyed riding his motorcycle coast to coast with his brother...

Feb 11, 2021

Allan Presley Hubbard, age 62 of Wyandotte, Michigan formerly of LaFollette, passed away on February 11, 2021.

Allan was buried on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery at 10:00 AM.

The family has entrusted the care of Allan Hubbard to Martin Wilson Funeral Home "Where Families Matter Most"

Feb 10, 2021

Ruth Trammell, age 78 of Jacksboro, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Turkey Creek Medical Center. She was born on May 1, 1942 to the late Russell Sexton and Dora (Douglas) Sexton. She was a member of Bearwallow Baptist Church. Ruth enjoyed reading, gardening, and Tennessee Football. She especially loved spending time with her grandbabies...

Feb 8, 2021

Travis Lee Hill, age 34 of LaFollette, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021. He was born on July 24, 1986. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, four-wheeler, gardening, and fishing. He also loved his family and friends very much.

He is preceded in death by his father Tracy Hill; sister Leslie Carroll; grandparents Lawrence and...

Feb 7, 2021

Virgle Phillips. age 84 of Jacksboro, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 7, 2021. He was born on April 8, 1936 to the late Jim Phillips and Martha (McKamey) Phillips. He was a loving husband of 58 years and he also enjoyed spending time with his family. Virgle enjoyed going to...

Feb 6, 2021

Clarence Boshears, 88, of Scottsburg, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Beehive Homes in Scottsburg. He was born on November 22, 1932 in LaFollette, Tennessee, the son of the late Millard and Bertha  (Violet) Boshears.  Clarence was a retired supervisor for the trucking department at I-Supply in Springfield, Ohio and served during the Korean...

Feb 2, 2021

Cindy Luetta Heatherly, age 49 of LaFollette, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. She was born December 12, 1971 to the late Charles Edward Paul Sr. and Yvonne Lucille (Graham) Paul. Cindy enjoyed cooking, boating, and being at the lake.  She also enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her kids...

Feb 2, 2021

Gloria Ann (Teague) Allen, age 77 of Duff, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. She was born on March 13,1943 to the late Craig Bill Teague and Mary Tennessee "Tennie" (Marlow) Teague. She was a member of Eagan Baptist Church. Gloria enjoyed reading, watching birds, and her cats. She...

Jan 28, 2021

Bonnie Rose Cooper, age 85 of Clinton formerly of LaFollette, departed this life on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at the LaFollette Health and Rehab Center. She was born June 28, 1935 in Jacksboro to the late William Robert Hill Sr. and Ada Mae (Goins) Hill. Bonnie was a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church. She enjoyed puzzles,...

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...