Obituaries

Apr 13, 2021

Marjorie Rutherford, age 60 of LaFollette, passed away on April 13, 2021 at Turkey Creek Medical Center.

No services are planned at this time.

Apr 11, 2021

Betsy "Betty" M. Hollifield, age 79, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021.  She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed yard work, gardening, her dogs, her cat, and working at "Golden Girls" restaurant.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James Everette Hollifield; parents, Lonzo and Sally Kennedy; sons, William Alfred Hollifield, Danny Ray...

Apr 9, 2021

Bobbie Sue Parker, age 72, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021.  She was of the Church of God faith. She enjoyed planting flowers, gardening, working jigsaw puzzles, shopping, and being outdoors.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Estel and Mae Chadwell Jones; infant son Daniel Parker; granddaughter Rebecca Parker; brothers, Lonnie Jones, Wayne...

Apr 7, 2021

Robert Kennedy, a loving husband and father, age 76 of Jacksboro, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 after a lengthy battle with health issues. He was born on June 17, 1944. Robert was an avid outdoorsman, that enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Easter...

Apr 3, 2021

Flossie Mae Ayers Walden, known to most as "Granny," age 95, of Stinking Creek, Tennessee, received her heavenly reward on April 3, 2021. She placed her faith in God who brought her through incredible challenges and blessed her with long life and a loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hansford Luther Walden, who...

Apr 2, 2021

John C. (J.C.) Williams went home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2021. He worked for the Campbell County Highway Department where he retired after 38 years. He attended Ford Town Baptist Church of LaFollette. JC was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed working on his farm and being outdoors but must of...

Apr 2, 2021

Thomas Cecil Leach was born September 9, 1933 in Habersham, Tennessee and died on April 2, 2021. He was the son of William E. and Nannie Huddleston Leach. Cecil, as he was known to everyone in the years before he went into the Army, grew up in the Stinking Creek community of Campbell County, Tennessee. He spent...

Mar 31, 2021

Randy Bell, age 48 of LaFollette, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. He was born to the late Harold Bell and Edith Earlene (Archer) Bell on July 5, 1972. He enjoyed doing mechanical work, music, staying busy, and his dog Boogie. He was employed by Shot Crete Contractors.

In addition to his parents, he...

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,...