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LaFollette, TN Obituaries

Stacey Lynn Sanders

Stacey Lynn Sanders

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.

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Melvin Marshall Henson

Melvin Marshall Henson

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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Vanessia Lynn (Rhymer) Hickman

Vanessia Lynn (Rhymer) Hickman

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,...

Jimmy Ray Loyd

Jimmy Ray Loyd

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...

Emma Cooper Long

Emma Cooper Long

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...

Mary Elizabeth Evans

Mary Elizabeth Evans

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...

Melissa Elizabeth Younce

Melissa Elizabeth Younce

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...

Mitzi (Etters) Smiddy

Mitzi (Etters) Smiddy

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...

Bernice Wicks Cupp

Bernice Wicks Cupp

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...

Juanita (Bolton) Lloyd

Juanita (Bolton) Lloyd

Aug 15, 2020

Juanita Lloyd, age 92 of LaFollette, departed this life on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at her residence. She was born May 26, 1928 in LaFollette to the late Howard and Rosie (Godsey) Bolton. Juanita enjoyed sewing, cooking, canning, being with her family, and she was of the Baptist Faith.

In addition to her parents, she...

Ronald Edwin "Ed" Alred

Ronald Edwin "Ed" Alred

Aug 15, 2020

Ronald Edwin "Ed" Alred, age 68 of LaFollette, departed this life on Saturday, August 15, 2020. Ed was born October 20, 1951 in Harlan, Kentucky to the late Leon and Thelma (Walden) Alred. He enjoyed watching westerns and NASCAR. Ed loved motorcycles, bike rallies, drag racing, kids, and being at the garage while hanging out with the...

Genny (Stagnolia) Heatherly

Genny (Stagnolia) Heatherly

Aug 12, 2020

Genny J. Heatherly, age 76 of LaFollette, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020.

She is preceded in death by parents, Charlie and Lucille (Wicks) Stagnolia; husband, Barton Wayne Heatherly; sons, Charles Anthony Dick and Zachary Scott Dick; brother, Frank Stagnolia.

Genny is survived by sister, Mary R. Wells; her grandchildren, her great...

Bert Ronald Wilson

Bert Ronald Wilson

Aug 12, 2020

Bert Ronald Wilson, age 79 of LaFollette, departed this life on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. He was born August 30th, 1940 in Kentucky to the late William F. and Rachel (Madden) Wilson. Bert attended The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He enjoyed cars, fishing, crossword puzzles, and spending time with his family.

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Dinah Faye (Harding) Richardson

Dinah Faye (Harding) Richardson

Aug 11, 2020

Dinah Faye Richardson, age 66 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 11, 2020.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and loved her dog, Little Ginger Bear.  Dinah also enjoyed gardening, working with her flowers, and cooking.

She is preceded in death by father, Elmer Harding, Sr., brothers, Dennis Lee...

Carolyn "Sue" (Burnaine) Marlow

Carolyn "Sue" (Burnaine) Marlow

Aug 11, 2020

Carolyn "Sue" Marlow, age 78 of Jacksboro went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 11, 2020.  She attended Hope Stand Church.  Sue enjoyed reading, sitting on the porch, fishing, spending time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by husband, James Marce Marlow; parents, Walter Perry and Stella Christine (Barnes)...

Beatrice Shepherd

Beatrice Shepherd

Aug 5, 2020

Beatrice Shepherd, age 76, of La Follette, departed this life on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. She was born June 5th, 1944 in Campbell County to the late Albert and Willie (Mason) Shepherd. Ms. Shepherd graduated from Jacksboro HS and received her nursing certification in La Follette.

Ms. Shepherd is survived by her Aunts Cora Cox,...

Jeffrey Allen "Jeff" Campbell

Jeffrey Allen "Jeff" Campbell

Aug 5, 2020

Jeffrey Allen "Jeff" Campbell, age 54 of Jacksboro went home to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, August 5, 2020 while surrounded by his family.  He was a member of Chaska Church of God.  Jeff loved fishing, hunting, playing his guitar, and singing for the Lord.  He also loved riding four wheelers, loved being outdoors, loved...

Ryan Blake Turpin

Ryan Blake Turpin

Aug 3, 2020

Ryan Blake Turpin, age 35, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020, on his way to New York to assist in the repair of utility outages after Hurricane Isaias.  Ryan was born July 23, 1985.  He was currently living with his brother Christopher in Pennsylvania.  He was so looking forward to returning from this job to spend some...

James Robert "Cas" Walker

James Robert "Cas" Walker

Jul 31, 2020

James Robert "Cas" Walker, age 76, departed this life for his heavenly home on Friday, July 31st, 2020. James loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and witnessed to many about Jesus. He was a devoted member of Indiana Avenue Baptist Church, the Co-Ed Sunday School Class, and served as a Trustee and Sunday School Director. James...

Dannie Lynn "Boone" Green

Dannie Lynn "Boone" Green

Jul 30, 2020

Dannie Lynn "Boone" Green, age 70 of Jacksboro, departed this life on Thursday, July 30th, 2020 at his residence. He was born October 30, 1949 in Campbell County to the late Bill and Elizabeth (Riggs) Green. Boone retired from the Town of Jacksboro Street and Sanitation Department. He enjoyed woodworking, building things, gardening, and feeding the chipmunks....

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