Obituaries

Apr 27, 2020

Lois June Byrge, age 84 of LaFollette departed this life Monday, April 27, 2020.  She was a member of Davis Chapel Community Baptist Church.  Lois enjoyed baking, reading, and sitting on the porch, which was her favorite to do.

She is preceded in death by parents, Avery and Ethel (Thompson) Byrd; brother, Jimmy Byrd; sisters,...

Apr 27, 2020

Nancy K. Davis, age 65, of LaFollette passed away Monday, April 27, 2020.  She attended Fundamental Missionary Baptist Church.  Nancy enjoyed fishing, playing bingo, reading, and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by parents, Franklyn and Cynthia (Riggs) Lynch.

She is survived by husband, Darrell Davis of LaFollette; son,...

Apr 26, 2020

Jeff Whitaker, age 54 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord Sunday, April 26, 2020.  He was a loving friend for 12 years, a loving husband for 21 years, with a total life together over 33 years. He was also a loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. Jeff enjoyed playing basketball, spending time outdoors, on...

Apr 23, 2020

Clyde Samuel Cox, age 82 of Jacksboro went home to be with the Lord Thursday, April 23, 2020. He was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Caryville. He was a loving husband for 27 years, a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family, being outdoors, fishing, traveling, and cruising....

Apr 20, 2020

Jeffrey D. Marlow, age 48 of Jacksboro departed this life Monday, April 20, 2020.  He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with this family and friends and he never met a stranger.

He is preceded in death by parents, Johnny and Jean (Marlow) Baird.

He is survived by...

Apr 14, 2020

David O. Trowbridge, age 77 of LaFollette passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.   David was a retired Electrician of 40 years from Y-12 in Oak Ridge, TN. He loved to hunt, fish, and quilt.

David is preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Trowbridge; father, George Trowbridge; mother, Hazel Trowbridge; brother,...

Apr 11, 2020

William Shields Bolinger, age 94, passed away on April 11, 2020 at Cumberland Village in LaFollette.  He was born on June 8, 1925 in LaFollette, Tennessee.   Shields loved his God, his family, and his country.  Shields volunteered for the US Army in 1943 at the age of 18 as the country fought World War II.  After basic...

Apr 8, 2020

Burgin Williams, age 89 of Jacksboro, entered into the gates of heaven on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Burgin was reunited with his loving wife of 63 years, Rosemary Williams after her home going on January 19, 2020. He was a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church, where he served as a Trustee. Burgin was a loving father...

Apr 7, 2020

Mary Ruth Heatherly, age 85 of Jacksboro, departed this life to be with the Lord and her husband Lee of 47 years on Tuesday, April 7th, 2020. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Mary Ruth also enjoyed cooking, sewing, and quilting. She also loved attending...

Apr 3, 2020

Johnny James Paul "John Paul" Branam age 55 of Duff went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 3, 2020.  He was a loving husband and brother that enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved to fish, four wheeling, and anything outdoors.

He is preceded in death by parents, Vestel and Joy (Ridenour)...

Apr 2, 2020

Tom Wilson, age 75 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord and join his lovely wife, Thursday, April 2, 2020.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, watching westerns, and wrestling on tv.  Tom loved to read the Bible and talk about the Lord.

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Mar 29, 2020

Robert Wayne Cook, age 67 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord Sunday, March 29, 2020.  He was a member of New Life Ministries.  Robert enjoyed fishing and watching his grandkids play baseball and basketball.

He is preceded in death by parents, Aubrey and Ruby (Byrd) Cook; sister, Sherry Lynn Shown.

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Mar 27, 2020

Carter Dale Young, a loving, outgoing little boy, who was always smiling, entered the arms of Jesus on Friday, March 27th, 2020 at the age of 2.  Carter loved Paw Patrol and his dogs, Scrappy, Blackie, and Mable, whom he called "Babble". He enjoyed being outdoors especially fishing. If he was ever asked a question, he would...

Mar 25, 2020

Robert Hagan Reed, age 75 of Speedwell, TN departed this life Wednesday, March 25, 2020.  He was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  He loved spending time with his family, and enjoyed the outdoors, 4 wheeling, gardening, and nature. He worked for Canteen Food and Vending for 23 years, and owned his own business, Bob's General...

Mar 25, 2020

Mable Kay Edwards, age 91, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away March 25, 2020.  Mable was born May 6, 1928 in Speedwell, Tennessee to John Henry and Susan Malinda (Berry) Owens.  She married Sherman Edwards, Jr. on 23 Dec 1946.  As a teenager, Mable worked in the Shirt Factory in LaFollette, Tennessee, and then became a full-time homemaker...

Mar 25, 2020

Janet Sue Carmack, age 70 passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at Lafollette Medical Center.

No services planned at this time.

Janet's guestbook may be viewed at martinwilsonfuneralhome.com

The family has entrusted the care of Janet Carmack to Martin Wilson Funeral Home "Where families matter most"

Mar 15, 2020

Timothy Richard Pack, age 52 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020.  He was a loving son and father.  He loved spending time with his family, loved gardening, spending time outdoors, and detailing cars.

He is preceded in death by Father, Richard Pack.

He is survived by daughter, Logan Alexis Pack of...

Mar 14, 2020

Robert B. Sutton, age 84 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020. He enjoyed farming, watching tv, and walking.

He is preceded in death parents: Swepson and Nannie (Miller) Sutton, brothers: Bill Hosea Sutton and Charlie Sutton, sisters: Hattie Davis and Aileen Sutton, nephew: Jimmy Sutton, niece: Astria Richardson.

He is survived...

Mar 13, 2020

Ponchieta Lee (Robinson) Miller born March 11, 1934 in Richmond, Indiana and peacefully went to be with Jesus on March 13, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida.  Mrs. Miller attended Faith Way Assembly of God Church. She was a Sunday School teacher for many years. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved her church and everyone...

Mar 12, 2020

Clara Faye Baird, age 59 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 12, 2020.  She was a member of Holiness Faith Church.  Clara loved and enjoyed her grandkids.

She is preceded in death by her father, L.D. Dupuy.

She is survived by husband of 42 years, Danny Baird of...