Obituaries

Jul 28, 2020

Howard "Diddle" McCreary, age 62 of Jacksboro passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020.

He is preceded in death parents, Rubel and Martha (Williams) McCreary; sister, Linda Sue Kimble.

He is survived by sons, Jason McCreary & wife Kerri of Louisiana, Joshua D. McCreary & wife Natasha of LaFollette, daughter, Summer Foster...

Jul 26, 2020

Lillian "Jeanette" Lee, age 83 of LaFollette departed this life Sunday, July 26, 2020.   She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  Jeanette enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  She loved attending church at House of Prayer and Praise where she was a member for many years.  She also enjoyed reading her...

Jul 24, 2020

Jeffery Layne Kindred, age 55, of LaFollette passed away on Friday July 24, 2020.  He was of the Baptist Faith.

Jeffery was preceded in death by mother, Barbara Johnson Kindred, his mamaw Lois Johnson and Papaw, Johnny Johnson.

Survived by mother of his children, Trecia Kindred of LaFollette, son, Jeffery Lane Kindred II...

Jul 24, 2020

Stella Mae (Evans) Rutherford, age 86 of LaFollette passed away Friday, July 24, 2020.  She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Lake View Baptist Church since the age of 14.  Stella enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, doing arts and crafts, going to country music singings, and collecting red birds.

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Jul 23, 2020

Derrick Wayne Wilhoit, age 27, of Jacksboro departed this life on Thursday, July 23, 2020.  He was a loving son, brother,  uncle, and friend that enjoyed spending time with his family, going fishing, playing guitar, and talking about race cars.

Survived by father, Gerald Wayne Wilhoit and stepmother Jamie Wilhoit, mother, Jennifer Roddy and stepfather,...

Jul 14, 2020

Sandra Lynn Lawson, age 55 of Jacksboro went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 14, 2020.  She was of the Baptist faith.  She enjoyed quilting, cooking, feeding, and taking care of everyone she knew.  Sandra loved her family very much and was a friend to everyone she met.

She is preceded in death...

Jul 14, 2020

Harold Wayne Barnes, age 64 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020.  He was of the Baptist faith.  Harold enjoyed fishing and being with his friends.

He is preceded in death by parents, George and Rosa (Thurman) Barnes; brothers, Herschel, Paris, and Blaine Barnes.

He is survived by brothers, Michael Barnes &...

Jul 12, 2020

Charles "Bud" Mack Parks, age 67 of Clinton, surrounded by his family and friends, passed away peacefully, Sunday, July 12, 2020.

He is preceded in death by daughter, Laurel Shea Parks; parents, Arthur and Charlene (Miller) Parks; brother, Bill Parks; sister, Mable Leach.

He is survived daughters, Brandee Snow & husband Adam of...

Jul 10, 2020

Amanda Susan (McKinney) Penny, age 42 of LaFollette passed away Friday, July 10, 2020.  She enjoyed drawing, coloring, and scenic drives.  Amanda also loved spending time with her husband, children, and animals.

She is preceded in death by grandparents, Quentin and Edna McKinney, Tom and Naomi Lemarr; aunts, Cookie Hembree and Joyce Lemarr; cousin, David...

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...