Obituaries

Jan 3, 2021

Doyle Eugene King

LaFollette – Doyle Eugene King, age 75, of White Oak lost his battle with cancer at Oak Ridge Medical center, surrounded by family, on January 3, 2021.

A graduate of Cumberland University, he brought his love of teaching to thousands of students throughout his career as an educator at LaFollette...

Jan 2, 2021

Lindon "Doc" Owens, age 80, of Jacksboro, departed this life on Saturday, January 2, 2021. He was born to the late Seborn and Odea (Stevens) Owens on January 1, 1941. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  Lindon enjoyed singing, country music, and spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to...

Dec 31, 2020

Lenvil McCullah, age 86, of Deer Lodge, TN, passed away December 31, 2020 at Cumberland County Medical Center.  He was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church in Lancing and loved playing the guitar and singing.  He loved spending time with his family whom he loved dearly.

He is preceded in death by his...

Dec 28, 2020

Traci Michelle (Cooper) Heatherly, age 50 of LaFollette, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 28, 2020. She enjoyed reading, working puzzles, and watching cooking shows.

She is preceded in death by her father, J.B. Cooper

Traci is survived by her mother, Della Cooper of LaFollette, sister Sherry Ray and husband...

Dec 27, 2020

James Eubaun Richardson passed from this life on December 27, 2020. He was born July 22, 1921. James was as lifelong member of East Jacksboro Baptist Church and a retiree of the Y-12 plant in Oak Ridge. He was a decorated WWII Veteran and special unit Merrill's Marauders, and was recently awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor....

Dec 26, 2020

Ray Edward Orick, age 81, passed away on December 26, 2020, at his home. He is a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is preceded in death by his wife Marlene Booker Orick, parents Victor Orick and Maggie Lindsey Orick, and sister Hazel Farris. He is survived by...

Dec 26, 2020

Leada Ruth Rains, age 80, of Chattanooga, formerly of Lafollette, passed away on Saturday, December 26,2020. She was born on March 23, 1940 to the late James P. Rains Sr. and Lettie (Adkins) Rains. She enjoyed puzzles and listening to music.

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

Dec 24, 2020

Joie Rebecca (Holloway) Lowe., age 82 of LaFollette, entered into her heavenly home on Thursday, December 24, 2020. She was born on September 4, 1938 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to the late Ota Bowling and Martin Luther Holloway. Joie was of the Christian faith and she loved her Lord and Savior. She also loved her family very much...

Dec 21, 2020

Betty Jean (Hubbard) Ridenour Armes, age 55, of LaFollette, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020. She was a member of West Lafollette Baptist Church. She enjoyed watching tv, listening to records, and shopping.

Betty is preceded in death by her father Bobby Ray Hubbard and husband James Scott Ridenour Sr.

She is...

Dec 21, 2020

Mary "Sally" Sue Roddy, age 73, of Jacksboro passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020.  She was born on June 25, 1947 to the late Russell Fowler and Daisy (Brown) Fowler. She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed playing bingo, fishing, playing cards and yard sales.

In addition to her parents, she...

Dec 20, 2020

Henry Ridenour, age 71, of Jacksboro, went home to be with the Lord on December 20, 2020. Henry was born on June 7, 1949 in Stinking Creek to the late Henry "Bud" Ridenour and Wilma Jean (Stewart) Ridenour. Henry attended West LaFollette Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching westerns, and his work at the Campbell County...

Dec 19, 2020

Diana Lynn Rainey, age 50 of Jacksboro, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 19, 2020, She was born on March 5, 1970 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, Diana was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She enjoyed singing, writing songs, poems, drawing, and spending time with her family that she loved dearly.

She...

Dec 19, 2020

Jerry Lynn Phillips, age 68 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, December 19, 2020.  He was a member of East Jacksboro Baptist Church. Jerry enjoyed H.A.M. radios, fishing, and he loved to sing and play his guitar. He loved to tell jokes and make people laugh and he also loved helping people. Jerry...

Dec 18, 2020

Ronnie Cleavie Marlow, age 65 of Speedwell, TN passed away on Friday December 18, 2020.  He was member of Speedwell Church of God.  Ronnie was a loving and devoted husband and father. He enjoyed the outdoors and farming. He will be missed by all that knew him.

Preceded in death by;  son Joseph William Marlow,...

Dec 15, 2020

Roy Clarence Miller, age 76, of LaFollette, departed this life on December 15, 2020. He was born on March 20, 1944 to the late Dewey Miller and Ruby Heatherly. He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Roy loved raising pigs, chickens, and doing crossword puzzles.

Dec 15, 2020

There are no services planned at this time.

The family has entrusted the care of Terry Key to Martin Wilson Funeral Home "Where Families Matter Most."

Terry s guest book may be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com

Dec 15, 2020

Doyle Branam, age 66, of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. He was born to the late Virgil Branam and Opal Wilburn Branam on September 18, 1954. He was a loving dad, papaw, brother, and uncle. He enjoyed spending time with his family, attending church, working on his farm, and...

Dec 10, 2020

Rita Jewel Franklin (Starritt), age 70, of Caryville, TN, passed away on December 10, 2020.

Rita was a retired nurse from Dayton, OH, who was always there when you needed her. She had a generous and kind soul that left a mark on all our hearts. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, and an...

Dec 10, 2020

Lillie Mae Wilson Phillips, age 84, of Caryville departed this life Thursday December 10, 2020. She was a member of Ivy Dell Holiness Church, she was a loving wife of 62 years, a loving  mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren, she enjoyed sewing, quilting and...

Dec 10, 2020

Buford "Eddie" Edward Trammell, age 59 of Pioneer, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020. He was member of New Canaan Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his son Austin Trammell; father Elbert Lee Trammell; grandparents Russell and Dora Sexton and Ireland and Sue Trammell; and special aunt Carrie Worthington.