Obituaries

Jul 8, 2020

Janel Renee Rains, age 46 of Habersham passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020.  She was a loving mother, fiancé, sister, and aunt.  She enjoyed spending time with her family.  Janel also loved to cook, sew, work with her hands, and reminiscing with family about old times.

She is preceded in death by parents, James "Roy"...

Jul 1, 2020

Diana Lee (Myers) Boston, age 56 of LaFollette passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 to her eternal home.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Betty Jean (Smith) Myers; maternal grandparents, Theodore and Alberta Smith; paternal grandparents, Millard, Cora, and Nell Myers; sister, Linda Jean Myers Oliver; great niece, Savannah...

Jun 24, 2020

Jurldean "Jerri" Carroll, age 77 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at her home with loved ones around her.  She was born October 12, 1942 in Irvine, KY to the late Walker and Alice (Cox) Reece.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by 5 sisters, 1 infant brother, and ...

Jun 24, 2020

Louie Clayborn Perry, Jr., age 63 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020.  He enjoyed restoring cars, fishing, drawing, and woodworking.

He is preceded in death by parents, Louie Clayborn and Maudie (Smith) Perry, Sr. sisters, Jessie Jackson,  Rosetta Brown and Verna Perry.

He is survived by Sons, Scott Perry & wife...

Jun 22, 2020

David Brian Prewitt, age 43 of Speedwell went home to be with the Lord Monday, June 22, 2020.  He was of the Catholic faith.  He was a loving son and he enjoyed spending time with his family.  David also loved to read and study the Bible and was very knowledgeable in science and medicine.

He...

Jun 21, 2020

Gary Allen VanDervort, age 72 departed this life on Sunday, June 21, 2020. He was born January 15, 1948.

Gary is survived by his loving family

Daughters:

Kimberly Meree Franzmann, husband Richard of LaFollette, Tennessee.

Jennifer Lynn Woods, husband George of Irondale, Alabama

Step-Son:

Roger...

Jun 20, 2020

William Henry "Bill" Anderson, age 76 of Jacksboro, went home to be with Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 20, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born February 25, 1944 in Campbell County to the late Millard and Gracie (Rutherford) Anderson. He was a member of Cumberland View Baptist Church and a retired coal miner....

Jun 20, 2020

Walter "Earl" Lewis, Sr., The Tree Doctor, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, June 20, 2020.  Earl was born July 15, 1954 in Covington, Kentucky to the late James Lewis and Beulah Powell Simmons.

He is survived by the love of his life of 22 years, Ann Lewis;...

Jun 18, 2020

Willie Neal Hensley, age 81 of Greeneville, Tennessee, formerly of LaFollette passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020.  He was of the Baptist faith.  Willie loved to fish and build bird houses.

He is preceded in death by wife, Brenda Hensley; parents, Fred and Lossie Evelyn (Hensley) Housley; brother, Freddie Hensley.

He is survived...

May 30, 2020

Melissa (Missy) Marie Poston Justice, age 48 of LaFollette, Tennessee departed this life Saturday, May 30, 2020. Missy enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of Fincastle Church of God, LaFollette, Tennessee.

She is preceded in death by parents, Father: Dale Poston. Mother: Judith Mae Archer. Sister:...

May 27, 2020

Mary Joyce Fraley, age 78 of LaFollette departed this life Wednesday, May 27, 2020.  She was a loving wife of 14 years.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  Mary also enjoyed riding motorcycles and spending time outdoors.

She is preceded in death by parents, Andrew and Gladys Hannock; son, Ronald Arthur...

May 24, 2020

Elbert Lee Moore, age 55 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020.

He is preceded in death by stepfather, Willis Taylor.

He is survived by son, Logan Moore of Virginia; daughter, Abbie Moore of Knoxville; mother, Phyllis Taylor of LaFollette; brothers, Willis "Butchie" Taylor of LaFollette, Wayne Moore of Rocky Top, David...

May 18, 2020

Ralph R. Ward, age 75 of Jacksboro went home to be with the Lord Monday, May 18, 2020.  He was a member of Round Rock Baptist Church.  He enjoyed being outdoors, especially ginseng and fishing.  Ralph also loved gardening, planting flowers, and his grandbabies very much.

He is preceded in death by parents,...

May 15, 2020

Louise B. Adkins entered the arms of Jesus on Friday, May 15th, 2020.  Louise enjoyed reading her Bible, cooking, sewing, gardening, and listening to Gospel music.

She is preceded in death by husband, Albert Adkins.  Parents, Edgar and Mae (Rector) Beaty.   Brothers, Ray and J.C. Beatty, and stepdaughter Hattie Sue Moon.

Louise is...

May 12, 2020

Betty Sue Draughn, age 78 of Caryville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. She was born May 14, 1940 in Jacksboro to the late Goldman and Georgia (Gross) Lindsay. Betty was a member of Bear Wallow Baptist Church. She was a loving wife of 57 years, loving mother, grandmother,...

May 7, 2020

Charles Russell Herbster, age 58 of LaFollette passed away on Thursday May 7, 2020. He was of the Baptist Faith.

He is preceded in death by Parents: James Leo and Betty Katherine White Edwards, Sister Judith Meredith.

He is survived by Brothers; William R. Blodgett and wife Nancy, of Rocky Top, Tn Richard...

May 7, 2020

Melissa Dawn Rogers, age 50 of Speedwell passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020.  She loved to read poetry, gardening, and watching sports.  She also loved to cut hair and was the owner of Tangles Hair Salon.

She is preceded in death by parents, David and Wilma (Lyons) Rogers, brother, David Rogers.

She is...

May 5, 2020

Elmer Tee "Buddy" Davis, age 85 of LaFollette departed this life Tuesday, May 5, 2020.  He was a loving husband of 66 years, loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  He enjoyed spending time with his family.   Buddy was an avid Braves fan and loved to watch baseball on TV.

He is preceded in death by...

Apr 29, 2020

Rex Edward Kitts, age 53 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020.  He enjoyed traveling and sports.  Rex was a Florida State fan.  His granddaughter, Madilyn was the light of his life.

He is preceded in death by parents, Edward Gilbert and Pearl (Owens) Kitts.

He is survived by wife, Robbin Kitts...

Apr 28, 2020

Earl Franklin Brogan, age 84 of Jacksboro went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, April 28, 2020.  He was a member of Glade Springs Baptist Church.  He was also a member of the Kerbela Shriners of Knoxville and loved selling the Shriners papers.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing.  Earl was a United States Air Force Veteran....