Obituaries
LaFollette, TN Obituaries
Katherine Ann Kimberlin
Feb 17, 2020
Katherine Ann Kimberlin, age 65 of Ocklawaha, Florida passed away Monday, February 17, 2020. She was born September 13, 1954 in Chillicothe, Ohio. Katherine attended Twin Elementary in Bourneville, Ohio and Paint Valley High School in Bainbridge, Ohio.
She is preceded in death by mother, Â Frances (Kimberlin) Cupp, father, Frank Kimberlin, step-father, Grady Cupp, brothers,...
Anna Mae (Foust) Rigney
Feb 15, 2020
Anna Mae (Foust) Rigney, age 56 of Knoxville formerly of Jellico, departed this life on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the LaFollette Medical Center. She was born June 7, 1963 in LaFollette, Tennessee. Anna enjoyed cleaning, crossword puzzles, watching the ID channel, and being with her family. The most important thing that she loved more than anything...
Sandra Lynn (Chambers) Wesley
Feb 13, 2020
Sandra Lynn Wesley, age 73 of LaFollette departed this life Thursday, February 13, 2020. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Sandra loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
She is preceded in death husband: Sherman Wesley, Sr., parents Vesta Kelly and Mandy (Lloyd) Chambers, brothers: Bobby Chambers, Billy Joe Chambers, and Howard...
Thomas "Tom" Arthur Painter
Feb 13, 2020
Thomas "Tom" Painter, age 74 of LaFollette, departed this life on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the North Knoxville Medical Center. Tom was born November 18, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Paul and Ruth (Kraft) Painter. He was an English teacher at Stebbins High School in Dayton, Ohio and enjoyed his retirement at The Deerfield...
Elton Hollis Byrd
Feb 12, 2020
Elton Hollis Byrd, age 63 of Clinton passed away suddenly 9:58 PM Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center after fighting courageously and bravely, a lengthy illness.
He is preceded in death by parents, Hollis and Geraldine Byrd, mother and father-in-law, Ray and Betty Myers, his sister-in-law, Linda Jean Myers Oliver, and 1 grandson...
Retha Mae (Cox) Randolph
Feb 12, 2020
Retha Mae Randolph, age 76 of Williamsburg, Kentucky went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 12, 2020. She was of the Baptist faith. Retha enjoyed watching soap operas and Kentucky Wildcat Basketball. She also enjoyed gardening and working in her flowers.
She is preceded in death by son: Billy Gene Jeffers, parents: John...
Ronald Jack Williams
Feb 8, 2020
Ronald Jack Williams, age 57 of Jacksboro departed this life Saturday, February 08, 2020.
No services planned as this time.
The family has entrusted the care of Ronald Williams to Martin Wilson Funeral Home "Where families matter most"
Jessie Mae (Thomason) Griffin
Feb 8, 2020
Jessie Mae Griffin, age 51 of Jacksboro passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020. She enjoyed knitting, playing games, going to church and church singings. Jessie loved spending time with her family.
She is preceded in death by parents William and Georgia Thomason.
She is survived by fiancé Anthony Kirby of Jacksboro, daughter: Elizabeth...
Cleadis Grant Smith
Feb 8, 2020
Cleadis Grant Smith, age 91 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 8, 2020. He was a member and Deacon of Midway Baptist Church for 42 years, most recently a member of Liberty Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Cleadis retired from The United States Air Force...
Opal Mae (Wylie) Jessie
Feb 1, 2020
Opal Mae Jessie, age 75 of Jacksboro, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at her residence.
At her request, no services are planned.
The family has entrusted the cared of Opal Mae Jessie to Martin Wilson Funeral Home "Where Families Matter Most"
Mark Anthony "Tony" Morgan
Jan 30, 2020
Mark A. "Tony" Morgan, age 62 of LaFollette passed away at Tennova Hospital in LaFollette with his family by his side on Thursday, January 30, 2020.  He was a hardworking man who loved his construction trade. He owned his own business in Georgia for many years as well as contracted for many other companies. Mark also loved...
Bobby Joe Powell
Jan 29, 2020
Bobby Joe Powell, age 78 of Jacksboro departed this life Wednesday, January 29, 2020. He was a member of Masonic Lodge # 322 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family and friends. Bobby Joe retired from Chrysler Motor Company.
He is preceded in death by 1st...
Bonnie (Frazier) Bailey
Jan 29, 2020
Bonnie Bailey, age 75 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020. She loved to fish and telling everyone about Jesus. Bonnie also loved to spend time with her family, especially her son.
She is preceded in death by parents: Boone Frazier and Lassie (Thomas) Frazier Bailey, brother: Eddie Frazier, sisters: Ellen McGill and Audrey...
Rosie Marie (Stagnolia) Abney
Jan 29, 2020
Rosie Marie (Stagnolia) Abney, 78, of Galveston, IN passed to be with Jesus at 11:43 AM Wednesday January 29, 2020 at Community Howard Regional Health, Kokomo. Born May 18, 1941 in Speedwell, TN, she is the daughter of the late William Hobert Stagnolia and Mary Jane (Blizzard) Stagnolia. She was a waitress at Martinos and Red Lobster...
Darlene (Gaylor) Herron
Jan 26, 2020
Darlene (Gaylor) Herron, age 56 Caryville passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020. She loved her animals, the mountains, being outside, working in the yard, and sewing.
She is preceded in death by father, Glen Gaylor, grandmother, Nancy Jones, and father and mother in-law, Frank and Barbara Herron.
She is survived by husband: Jay...
David Franklin Raynor
Jan 25, 2020
David Franklin Raynor, age 53, of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 25, 2020.  He was of the Christian faith. David loved to fish. He also loved spending time with his family, friends, and was always willing to help when called upon.
He is preceded in death by father: Oscar...
Ann Rebecca Griffith
Jan 22, 2020
Ann Rebecca Griffith, age 80 of Speedwell passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020. She was a member of East LaFollette Baptist Church. She enjoyed being outdoors; working in her flowers and mowing the lawn. Ann also loved her cats, Prince and Princess.
She is preceded in death by husband: Herbert Eugene Griffith, Sr., parents: William...
Terry Wheland
Jan 21, 2020
Terry Wheland, age 71 of LaFollette departed this life Tuesday, January 21, 2020.
She is preceded in death by father: Adam Cassidy, mother: Violet Jones, sister: Velma Cassidy, granddaughter: Tamara Cadle.
She is survived by son: Kevin Wheland, daughters: Stacie Cadle and Lisa Lynch, grandsons: Nick Wheland and Aaron Lynch, granddaughters: Ashley Edwards,...
Rosemary (Mcneeley) Williams
Jan 19, 2020
Rosemary (McNeeley) Williams, age 88 of Jacksboro departed this life Sunday, January 19, 2020. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church. She was a loving wife of 63 years and a loving mother. Rosemary enjoyed cooking, making quilts, sewing, crafts, and going to church with her family, when she was...
Carl Lewis Monday
Jan 19, 2020
Carl Lewis Monday, age 88 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020. He was a member of Long Hollow Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, ginseng, and pretty much anything outdoors. Carl retired from Ford Motors and Lincoln Brass.
He is preceded in death by parents: James and Florida (Leach) Monday, son: Marvin...
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