Obituaries

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...

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"

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...

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...

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"

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Jan 19, 2020

Marshall Nelson, age 77 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020.  He was a member of Murrayville Baptist Church.  He enjoyed fishing, watching westerns, and playing golf.

He is preceded in death by wife: Debra Nelson, parents: Millard and Bertha (McCullah) Nelson, daughter:  Angela Nelson, brothers: Veldon, Glen, and James B. Nelson.

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Jan 18, 2020

Ralph Wayne Wilson, age 78 of LaFollette, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 18th, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 14th, 1941 in LaFollette, Tennessee to the late Albert Wilson and Edna Marie (McCullah) Wilson. Ralph was a member of West LaFollette Baptist Church....

Jan 17, 2020

Sylvia June Asavis, age 79, a longtime resident of Atascadero, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on January 17, 2020 at French Hospital in San Luis Obispo. She was born on February 12, 1940 in Lafollette, Tennessee as the only child to Teddy Roosevelt Davenport and Gladys Brown. She enjoyed her pets, gardening, putting together flower arrangements and...

Jan 16, 2020

Samuel "Sam" Goemaere, age 41 of LaFollette, passed away on January 16th, 2020 at his residence.

At this time, no services are planned.

The family has entrusted the care of Samuel "Sam" Goemaere to Martin Wilson Funeral Home "Where Families Matter Most".

Jan 15, 2020

Judy Ann Bullock, age 77 of Jacksboro, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020. She enjoyed gardening, working in flowers, and being outside. Judy also loved watching T.V., her dog Sugar, and spending time with her family, who she loved very much.

She is preceded in death by her husband: William "Alonzo" Bullock, parents: Ben and...