Obituaries

Jan 10, 2020

William "Bill" Wesley Stroup, age 76, of Caryville passed away on Friday January 10, 2020. Mr. Stroup enjoyed working in his garage, listening to gospel music, and spending time with his family, especially his granddaughters, who loved him very much. He never met a stranger. He was a member of Lake View Baptist Church, where he loved...

Jan 9, 2020

Paul Kevin "PK" Hubbard, II, age 27 of Jacksboro departed this life Thursday, January 9, 2020.  He was a loving son and grandson.  PK enjoyed fishing, hunting, and being outdoors, he also loved spending time with his family.

He is preceded in death by grandfather: Edward Lee Hubbard and grandmother: Susie Lee Richardson, brother: Kevin...

Jan 7, 2020

Wanda "Louise" Jones, age 62 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020.  She was of the Baptist faith.  Louise loved working in her yard, loved spending time with her grandkids, and great grandkids.

She is preceded in death by parents: Theron and Francis (Gibbs) Blitchington, grandson: Anthony Jones, brother: Buddy Blitchington, sisters: Elizabeth Grandstaff,...

Jan 5, 2020

Jerry Dewayne Sanders, age 72 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord Sunday, January 5, 2020.  He was of the Church of God faith and he was a member Jellico Highway Church of God. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and dear friend to many.  He worked at...

Jan 4, 2020

Shirley A. Market, age 73 of Caryville departed this life and acquired her angel wings on Saturday, January 4, 2020 after a long battle with Huntington's Disease.  Mamaw "Quick" will be greatly missed by those that knew and loved her.

She is preceded in death by husband: Ronnie Lee Market, Sr., parents: Estel and Mae...

Jan 1, 2020

Linda Jean (Myers) Oliver, age 72 of Lantana, Florida departed this life Wednesday, January 1, 2020.  She was of the Baptist faith.  Linda was a very loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family, and her 2 cats, Shadow and Baby.

She is preceded in death by parents Ray and Betty (Smith)...

Dec 29, 2019

Kimberly Kay "Kim" (Norman) Partin, age 57 July 4, 1962 – December 29, 2019, passed away peacefully at her home.  She was a member of High Knob Baptist Church.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, beach trips, Smokey Mountains, and camping.

She is preceded in death by father Jackie Ray Norman, nephew Matthew Norman,...

Dec 26, 2019

Phyllis Ann (Davis) Hamblin, age 74 of Jacksboro passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019.

She is preceded in death by husband: Tyce Hamblin, daughter: Janice Jackson, parents: William and Vestie (York) Davis, brothers: James and Willie Davis, and infant brothers Lex and Lewis Davis, sisters: Alma Teague, Betty Hoskinds, and Linda Kerschner.

She...

Dec 25, 2019

Virginia "Jean" Ayers, of Jacksboro went home to be with the Lord on her 90th birthday, Wednesday, December 25, 2019.  She was a loving wife of 50 years, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  Jean enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is preceded in death by husband: Tillman Howard Ayers, parents: Jess and Ethel...

Dec 20, 2019

Jeffery Allen Mounts, age 37 of LaFollette passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019. He enjoyed watching Dallas Cowboys football games, playing video games, and loved his family very much.

Preceded in death by mother Beverly Mounts, grandparents Helen Mounts, Norma Stumbo and Bud Stumbo.

Survived by father Jeffrey Mounts of LaFollette,  grandfather...

Dec 19, 2019

Johnny Warren Melton, age 73 of Duff passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019.  He enjoyed collecting guns and working on vehicles.  He was a United States Army Veteran and served in the Vietnam War.

He is preceded in death by parents: Logan and Jessie (Ayers) Melton, brother: Carlos Logan Melton, Sr., nephews: Billy Joe Swain...

Dec 18, 2019

Leonard Edward Brock, age 69 of LaFollette departed this life Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at LaFollette Medical Center.  He was a member of Davis Chapel Baptist Church.  Leonard enjoyed playing music, working on cars, and spending time talking with friends and family.

He is preceded in death by parents: Arlie and Glennis Brock, brothers: Leroy,...

Dec 14, 2019

Julia Fay Foust, age 72 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Saturday December 14, 2019. She was a member of Grace Age Fellowship Church. Julia was a loving wife of 53 years,  a loving mother and grandmother, she loved attending Church when she was able, spending time with her family and playing Yahtzee....

Dec 6, 2019

Thomas Joseph Galbraith III, age 59 passed away Friday, December 6, 2019.  He attended the Church of Latter Day Saints of Lafollette.  He loved spending time with his daughter, Andrea, his future son-in-law, Matthew, adopted brother Alby, and his pets.  Thomas also loved watching tv, loved electronics, and listening to all kinds of music.

He...

Dec 5, 2019

Elizabeth Rolston, age 82 of Jacksboro went home to be with the Lord Thursday, December 5, 2019.  She was a loving wife of 60 years, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  Elizabeth enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is preceded in death by husband Charles Rolston, parents Nickel and Edna (Plemmons) Testo.

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Dec 5, 2019

Margaret Anna Gibson, age 81 of LaFollette departed this life Thursday, December 5, 2019.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, sitting on the front porch, and traveling.

She is preceded in death by husband Wallace Gibson, parents Floyd and Martha (Miller) Ford, brothers Ray and...

Dec 2, 2019

Kathleen (Kirby) Richardson, age 72, was born February 20, 1947 to the late Eston and Mertie Bell Kirby.  She was a member of West LaFollette Baptist Church.  Kathleen spent much of her life dedicated to the care of multitude of children who loved her, and she loved dearly.  As was well stated by Preston Provins, "Kat was...

Dec 1, 2019

Mrs. Karin U. Cordell, age 71 passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at her home surrounded by family after a long courageous battle with various health problems in which her faith in the Lord never faltered.  She was born March 25, 1948 in Burgwindheim, Germany.  Karin was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Harriman, Tennessee where...

Nov 30, 2019

Virginia Ann "Jenny" (Miller) Lay, age 80 of Caryville, departed this life on Saturday, November 30, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 9th, 1939 in Duff, Tennessee to the late Alf and Mable (Irvin) Miller. Jenny was a waitress at Scottie's Restaurant in Caryville for 30 years. She was of the Baptist faith....

Nov 24, 2019

Narvel Gene Adkins, age 77 of Jacksboro passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019.  He was a loving husband of 27 years, a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  He enjoyed watching the Vols on tv, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family.

He is preceded in death by wife Carrie Lee (Young) Adkins, parents...