Obituaries

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....

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...