Obituaries

May 24, 2019

Brenda Kay Long, age 67 of Riverside, Ohio passed away Friday, May 24, 2019. She was born November 2, 1951 in Fairborn, Ohio, the daughter of the late Abraham and Kathleen Coleman Jr.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Harvey Coleman.

Brenda is survived by her husband,...

May 20, 2019

Ralph Wilburn Christian, 92 passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 at his home in Jacksboro after battling a long illness.

Mr. Christian was born on the November 28, 1926 in Morehead, Kentucky.  He married Virginia Louise Rhoden on July 24, 1953, together they raised 4 children.  He retired to LaFollette, Tennessee in the 70's where...

May 15, 2019

Orval L. Rains, age 87 of LaFollette went home to be with Lord Wednesday, May 15, 2019.  He was a loving father and the greatest Papaw ever.  He was the oldest member of High Street Baptist Church, where he attended for many years.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He is...

May 14, 2019

Barbara Jean Boshears, age 88 of Jacksboro passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019. She was a member of Mt. Paran Baptist church.  Barbara enjoyed quilting, crocheting, gardening, and baking.  She was active in the Campbell County Home Demonstration Club for over 50 years.  She won several awards for quilting and baking.  She enjoyed spending time with her...

May 11, 2019

Carolyn Annette Young, age 64 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 11, 2019.  She was of the Church of God faith.

She is preceded in death by parents Lonas and Naomi Jean (Wright) Young, grandparents Albert and Pearlie (Sweeney) Young, John and Pearl (Shelby) Wright.

She is survived...

May 6, 2019

Jeffrey "Bubba" Lee Hoskins, age 49 of LaFollette went to be with the Lord Monday, May 6, 2019.  He was a loving son, brother, and uncle that enjoyed spending time with his family.  Jeffrey also loved to hunt, fish, cook, and being around his kids.

He is preceded in death by mother Josie (Thompson) Hoskins,...

Apr 29, 2019

Mattie Marie Talley, age 88 of Greeneville, TN went home to be with the Lord Monday, April 29, 2019. She was of the Methodist faith and a member of Well Springs Methodist Church.

She is preceded in death by parents Ernest and Eva Love (Bailey) Claiborne.

She is survived by sons Roger Talley...

Apr 28, 2019

Roy Dean Goodman, age 65 of Caryville passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019.  He enjoyed hunting, tinkering with cars, and spending time with his family, especially his trusty side kick CoCo.

He is preceded in death by daughter Chastity Goodman, parents Earl and Murlen (Wyrick) Goodman, brother Ulysses Goodman.

He is survived by...

Apr 28, 2019

Mary Katherine (Cox) Deavours, born December 20, 1933 and went to be with the Lord on April 28, 2019.

Preceded in death by parents Eli and Clementine Cox, beloved husband William Lanier Deavours, and several brothers and one sister.

Survived by four children, William L. (Billy) Deavours, Dennis and Cora (Myers) Deavours, Billy...

Apr 26, 2019

Lowe, Evelyn, age 90 of Vandalia, OH, formerly of Germantown passed away peacefully at Hospice of Dayton on April 26, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born in LaFollette TN to the late Everett and Azilee (Claiborne) Goins. She graduated from LaFollette High School, retired from J.C. Penny's and was a member of the Germantown First...

Apr 26, 2019

Jean Ellen Hatfield, age 73 of LaFollette went home to be with Jesus while surrounded by her family on Friday April 26, 2019. She was a member of Valley Fellowship Church of God,  a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend that was very devoted to her faith in God and her family.

...

Apr 25, 2019

Vennis Lee Branam, born March 14, 1941, passed away April 25, 2019 at 78 years of age.  He was in the Army and became a Sgt. in the Army National Guard.  He was a member of Jellico Highway Church of God and retired from Campbell County School Maintenance Department.  Vennis enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He...

Apr 21, 2019

Donna Marie Walden, age 57 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019.  She was of the Church of God faith.  Donna enjoyed spending time with her grandkids.

She is preceded in death by husband Ron Walden, mother Mary Katherine Pilkerton, brother Ricky Ellison.

She is survived by son Ross Overton & wife...

Apr 16, 2019

Jefferson "Jeff" Scott Hassler, age 41 of LaFollette departed this life Tuesday, April 16, 2019.  He was a loving husband, father, expectant grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and valued friend.  Jeff enjoyed spending time on the lake and loved being with his family.

He is preceded in death by mother Garnetta Hassler Davis.

He...

Apr 15, 2019

Wanda Dennis, age 78 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on April 15th, 2019. She was a loving wife of sixty years, a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family. Wanda also enjoyed camping, doing crafts, sewing, ceramics, quilting, and cake decorating.

She is preceded in death by...

Apr 12, 2019

Lillie Mae Marlow Trowbridge, of LaFollette passed away surrounded by family at her home on April 12, 2019. She was born on October 22, 1941 to the late Lillie Mae Delph Hatmaker and Lee Hatmaker.

Preceded in death by son Joey Curtis Marlow, late husband Joseph Harold Marlow and step-mother Irene Hatmaker.

Lillie...

Apr 10, 2019

Roger Lee Blankenship, age 69 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019.  He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church.  He enjoyed going to Katie's Restaurant and playing music.  He also enjoyed going to flea markets and trading.  Roger was once the voice of the "Swap Shop" and a member of L.A. Cruizer's.  He was in...

Apr 7, 2019

Jackie L. (Leach) Hassler, born March 27, 1927 passed away April 7, 2019 at LaFollette Nursing Home where she worked as a CNA for 20 years.

She is preceded in death by husband Thomas "Jack" Hassler, daughter Anita Sue Hassler Carden, infant daughter Barbara and 2 infant grandsons, father Lewis Leach, mother Tennie Teague, step-mother...

Apr 6, 2019

Paul Edward Foust, age 72 of LaFollette, formerly of Medford community in Rocky Top went home to be with the Lord, with his loved ones by his side Saturday, April 6, 2019.  He was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Caryville and attends Bear Wallow Baptist Church in Caryville.  Paul was a loving husband of...

Apr 5, 2019

Jessie Lee Hatmaker, age 81, of Duff, Tn, went home to be with the Lord on Friday April 5, 2019, Mr. Hatmaker was of the Holiness Faith, he was a loving husband of 56 years, father, grandfather and great grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family, listening to gospel music and preaching. He loved mowing and...