Obituaries

Oct 9, 2020

Carl Burton Douglas, a loving husband of 53 years, father, grandfather, brother, brother in law, and friend to all, age 78 of the Stinking Creek Community, left this walks of life and entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, October 9, 2020. He was born January 14, 1942 in the Branam...

Oct 8, 2020

P. Gene Walters, age 79 of LaFollette, TN passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at home. He loved God, his church, and family. Gene was born September 19, 1941 in Westbourne, TN to the late Herbert and Alfa Walters. He was employed at A&P Food Chain from 1958 through 1990, where he retired as a district manager....

Oct 5, 2020

Georgia Ann (Duncan) Brown, age 90 of LaFollette, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 5,2020. She was born on February 19, 1930 to the late Lindsay and Mary Alice "McGhee" Duncan. She was a loving wife of 70 years, a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Georgia Ann was a member of West LaFollete...

Oct 1, 2020

Lewis Lee Lay, age 69 of Jacksboro, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020, at his residence. He was born August 11, 1951 in Campbell County to the late Luther and Ethel (Byrge) Lay. Lewis retired from LaFollette Utilities Board after 26 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, four-wheeling, and playing the guitar.

In addition to...

Sep 30, 2020

James J. Housley, age 94 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. James was born on April 17th, 1926 to the late John Housley and Hazel Byrd Housley. He was a loving husband and father, that enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved to sing Gospel...

Sep 29, 2020

Steve Stinson, age 64 of LaFollette, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. He was born March 21, 1956 in Richmond, Indiana to the late Melvin and Ruby Stinson. Steve enjoyed working on cars, building, and spending time with his kids. He was a U.S. Army Veteran.

Steve is survived by his children, Steven Stinson,...

Sep 25, 2020

Michael David "Mike" Robbins, age 51 of LaFollette, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020, surrounded by his loving family and friends after long and hard battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Mike was a loving husband, daddy, son, grandfather, and a friend to everyone he met. He was the owner of Robbins Quality Roofing. Mike loved watching his...

Sep 20, 2020

Bill Edd Bruce, age 74 of Jacksboro, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 20, 2020. He was born September 18, 1946 to the late Curtis Bruce and Rosie (Walden) Bruce. Bill was a member of Cumberland View Baptist Church.  He enjoyed hunting, spending time with his grandchildren and his great- granddaughter. Bill retired from...

Sep 13, 2020

Edward "Ed" Leach, age 85 of LaFollette, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020 after fighting a 3 year battle with cancer. Ed was of the Baptist faith. He was born February 10, 1935 in Duff to the late Steeley and Mossie Ellison Leach. Ed retired from the State of Tennessee Tourism Division.  He was a U.S....

Sep 9, 2020

Alice Faye Walden, age 71 of Jacksboro, formerly of LaFollette, passed away peacefully at her home on September 9, 2020. She was born on February 28, 1949. She was a very loving mother, who enjoyed dancing, singing, and taking care of her family.

Alice is preceded in death by her parents George Lovett and Chole...

Sep 9, 2020

Elizabeth Hutson, age 93 of LaFollette, passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Elizabeth was a member of the LaFollette Church of Christ. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and her cats. Elizabeth also enjoyed painting, writing poems, and making her famous vegetable soup with corn fritters.

She is preceded in...

Sep 7, 2020

Stacey Lynn Sanders, age 49 of LaFollette, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020 at Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville. Stacey was of the Baptist faith and was saved at a very young age by God's amazing grace. She was a very caring person, who never met a stranger that she didn't want to help.

Sep 6, 2020

Melvin Marshall Henson, age 71 of LaFollette, passed away on September 6, 2020. Melvin enjoyed watching comedy movies, bicycling, and working out. He also loved spending time with his granddaughter.

He is preceded in death by parents Oliver Henson and Daisy Henson Rhodes; granddaughter Shelia Henson; brother Raleigh Henson; and sister Ruby Wiggins.

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Sep 6, 2020

Vanessia Lynn (Rhymer) Hickman, age 50 of LaFollette, departed this life on Sunday, September 6, 2020. She enjoyed shopping and making crafts.

Vanessia is survived by her husband, Mike Hickman of LaFollette; daughter, Ashley Huddleston of Knoxville; grandchildren, Ariana and Jaden; parents, Earl and June Rhymer of Tazewell; sister, Earlene Sandifer of LaFollette; special niece,...

Sep 3, 2020

Jimmy Ray Loyd Jr,  age 52 of LaFollette, passed away on September 3, 2020. He was born December 18, 1967 and was a member of the Pioneer Baptist Church. Jimmy enjoyed building, traveling, and playing with his grandchildren. He was employed by Edison Electric.

He is preceded in death by his father Jimmie Ray Loyd...

Aug 29, 2020

Emma Jean Cooper Long, age 88 of Knoxville formerly of LaFollette passed away on Saturday August 29, 2020.She was a loving wife of 57 years to Bill Cooper and a caring companion to husband Charles Long for 8 Years, she enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, quilting, playing the piano for Grantsboro church, where she was...

Aug 29, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Evans, age 73  of LaFollette passed away on Saturday August 29, 2020  She was of the Baptist Faith. Mary was a loving sister that enjoyed spending time with her family especially her nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her Parents; Willard and Pauline Cole Evans.

Survived...

Aug 23, 2020

Melissa Elizabeth Younce, age 50 of Michigan, passed away on August 23, 2020.

She is preceded in death by her mother Linda Kay Artress.

Melissa is survived son Curtis Taylor Jr. and wife Whitney; grandsons Dylan and Dallas Taylor; father Arnold 'Arnie" Artress; sister Robin (Anderson) Cole; nephews Brandon, Gage, and Dylan; and...

Aug 22, 2020

Mitzi Gaye (Etters) Smiddy, age 53 of LaFollette, passed away peacefully at her home on August 22, 2020. She was born October 10, 1966 in Knoxville to the late John Etters and Irene (Bell) Etters. Mitzi was of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed collecting what-nots, going to the flea markets, gardening flowers, and fishing. She especially enjoyed...

Aug 21, 2020

Bernice Wicks Cupp, age 65 of Heiskell, passed away on August 21, 2020 at the North Knoxille Medical Center. She was born November 5, 1954 in LaFollette to the late Hillman and Juanita (Lawson) Wicks. Bernice was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, that enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also loved...