Obituaries

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.

Dec 7, 2020

James Walter "Jay" Ayers age 76 of LaFollette, passed away on Monday, December 7,2020 at the Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center of Knoxville. He was born on January 31, 1944 in Jacksboro to the late James Noah and Pauline (Hood) Ayers. Jay was a loving husband for over 50 years, proud father, grandfather, and great grandfather that...

Dec 5, 2020

Obituary Rhonda Denise Meadows, age 53 of Lafollette, TN went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 5, 2020 after years of declining health. Rhonda was born in Bell County, KY on August 12, 1967. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, William and Ruby King of Middleboro, KY, and maternal grandparents Uyless and Hettie...

Dec 5, 2020

David Allen Combs, age 36 of LaFollette, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020. He was born on April 24, 1984 in LaFollette, Tennessee. He was a loving father, son, and brother. David enjoyed spending time with his kids. He was employed by Dixie Roofing.

He is preceded in death by; grandparents, Evonne and Bud...

Dec 4, 2020

William Isaac "Kent" Blackwell, age 34 of Jacksboro, went home to be with the Lord December 4, 2020. He was a member of Mount Paran Baptist Church.

Kent was a loving son, brother, and uncle. He was a kind and gentle soul that loved UT football and spending time with his family.

He...

Dec 3, 2020

Brian James Hall, age 41 of Caryville went home to be with the Lord, Thursday,          December 3, 2020.  He was of the Baptist faith. Brian enjoyed fishing and playing with his kids.

He is preceded in death by brother Tommy Hall.

Brian is survived by son, Hunter Hall of Caryville, daughter Brooklynn Hall...

Nov 30, 2020

Judith Anne "Judy" Vinsant, age 76 of LaFollete, passed away on Monday, November 30,2020. She was born on September 28, 1944 to the late James Willard Richardson and Sarah Bell (Jackson) Richardson Cooper. Judy loved going to church, dancing, country music, and camping. She really enjoyed spending time with her family and grandbabies and was looking forward...

Nov 30, 2020

Wanda Lou Phillips, age 70, of Caryville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 30, 2020. She was born on November 14, 1950 to the late Walter Boldin and Opal Hall. She was a loving wife of 40 years and a loving mother.

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

Nov 28, 2020

Beverly Jane Hogarth Bruce, 88 of LaFollette – born May 19, 1932 peacefully passed away on November 28, 2020 surrounded by her family at the University of Tennessee Medical Center of Knoxville.

She was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Mary Hogarth; brothers, Henry (Hank), Donald (Mac) and Gordon Hogarth; sister, Jeanne MacLeod...

Nov 28, 2020

Rocky Mitchell Green, age 63 of Jacksboro departed this life November 28, 2020. He was born on November 14, 1957. He was a loving father, grandfather, and brother.  He enjoyed watching westerns, football, and racing on TV. He loved fishing and working on cars.

Rocky is preceded in death by his parents Jack Green and...

Nov 27, 2020

Johnie "John" Mack Wilson, 73, of Summerfield, Florida passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at Estelle's Hospice House, Ocala, Florida.  He was the husband of Dianne Wilson for 37 years.

John was born in LaFollette, Tennessee, son of the late Johnie and Louise Wilson. Prior to his retirement he worked for General Motors for 30...

Nov 27, 2020

Douglas W. "Doug" Gibson Jr., age 69 of Jacksboro, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at the North Knoxville Medical Center. Doug was born September 3, 1951 in Clinchmore to the late Douglas Gibson Sr. and Pauline (Finley) Gibson. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his wife, sons, grandkids, and great grandkids. Doug also...

Nov 26, 2020

Helen Mink Brown, age 65 of LaFollette, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020. She was born on September 13, 1955 to the late Dwight Brown and Opal A. Brown.  She was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed gardening.

An interment will be held for Mrs. Brown at 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 3, 2020...

Nov 21, 2020

Sandra Lee (Wickman) Bohlen, age 71 of LaFollette, formerly of Milwaukee, Wisconsin passed away November 21, 2020. She was born on October 24, 1949.

Sandra is preceded in death by her parents Leonard Wickman and Harriett (Schramm) Wickman, son Kenneth Fiebrink and brother Wayne Wickman.

She is survived by son, David Fiebrink and...

Nov 17, 2020

Clark J. Hall Jr., age 82 of LaFollette, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at his residence.

No services are planned at this time for Clark.

The family has entrusted the care of Clark J. Hall Jr. to Martin Wilson Funeral Home "Where Families Matter Most"

Nov 14, 2020

JC Brown, age 90 of LaFollette, passed away on Saturday, November 14,2020 at the U.T. Medical Center of Knoxville. He was born on April 26, 1930 to the late George and Cleo (Smith) Brown. He was a loving husband of 70 years, a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather. JC was a member of West LaFollette Baptist...

Nov 14, 2020

Gleece Edmond Ford, age 73, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday November 14, 2020. He was a member of Fincastle Church of God. Gleece was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother that enjoyed spending time with his family, attending church and reading his bible.

Preceded in death by; wife...