Obituaries

Jul 31, 2019

Estle Odeva Lay, age 82, of Caryville departed this life on Wednesday July 31, 2019.  He was of the Baptist faith.  He was a loving husband of 27 years, and a loving stepfather.  Estle also loved to garden and spend time with his family.

He is preceded in death by parents Burton Thomas and Nellie...

Jul 31, 2019

Michael David Evans, age 62 of Jacksboro went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 31, 2019.  He was a member of Shield of Faith Community Church.  He enjoys fishing and talking on the CB.

He is preceded in death by parents Harvey and Lettie (Marlow) Evans, brothers Bill Evans, Willis Evans, Bobby Evans,...

Jul 25, 2019

Valerie Lynn Grant, age 64 of Ocklawaha, Florida passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019 at LaFollette Medical Center.   She was of the Baptist faith and attended Ocklawaha Baptist Church.  Valerie served her country in the United States Air Force and retired as a Staff Sergeant.

She is preceded in death by father Ronald Shoemaker and...

Jul 24, 2019

Jean Ovetta Chapman, age 74 of LaFollette departed this life Wednesday, July 24, 2019.  She was a member of First Independent Missionary Baptist Church.  She lived life to the fullest, loved her flowers, plants, and her animals.  Jean also loved her family very much and being around her friends.

She is preceded in death by...

Jul 22, 2019

Kenneth Campbell, age 79 of Jacksboro went home to be with the Lord Monday, July 22, 2019.  He was an avid golfer, member of Milford Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite and a Shriner.

He is preceded in death by parents Earnest Sr. and Rebecca Campbell, brothers Earnest Campbell Jr. and Carl Campbell, sisters Nancy Ball and...

Jul 20, 2019

Virginia Louise (Rhoden) Christian, age 89, passed away on Saturday July 20, 2019 at her home in Jacksboro after battling a long illness. Mrs. Christian was born on March 30, 1930 in Springfield, Ohio.  She married Ralph Wilburn Christian on July 24, 1953. Together they raised four children. She retired to LaFollette in the 70's where she...

Jul 17, 2019

Kenneth Wayne Allen, age 55 of Jacksboro passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019.  He was of the Baptist faith.  He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.  Kenneth enjoyed boating, fishing, and spending time with his family.

He is preceded in death by parents John Robert Sr. and Mary Ella (Harding) Allen, mother-in-law Barbara Sue...

Jul 15, 2019

Jason Michael Fraley, age 47 of LaFollette passed away Monday, July 15, 2019.

He is preceded in death by mother Reeda Jeanette (Wilson) Fraley Reed and father James Franklin Fraley.

He is survived by wife Naomi Rain (Smith) Fraley, son Mason Michael Fraley, and stepfather James Wallace Reed & wife Barbara.  Brother Jeff...

Jul 10, 2019

Roy Mack Pierce, age 78 of Jacksboro went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 10, 2019.  He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Cumberland View Baptist Church.  Mack was also a Deacon and a Sunday School teacher for Cumberland View Baptist Church.  He enjoyed antique cars, stock car racing, fishing, and loved...

Jul 10, 2019

Donna Tidwell, age 63 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019.  She was of the Baptist faith.

She is preceded in death by husband James Franklin Tidwell, parents Willard and Ethel (Wallace) Daugherty, sister Betty Smith.

She is survived by brothers Boyd Daugherty of Michigan, Jimmy Daugherty of Caryville,  and Steve Daugherty...

Jul 9, 2019

Ruby York, age 81 of LaFollette went home to be with Jesus Tuesday, July 9, 2019.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  Ruby enjoyed spending time with her family, spending time outside, and gardening.

She is preceded in death by husband Murphy York; son Leroy York; parents John and Edith Ledford; daughter...

Jul 6, 2019

Wanda Helen Ivey, age 80 of Clinton went home to be with Lord Saturday, July 6, 2019.  She was born October 12, 1938 to the late Flossie and Charlie McGuire.  She was an amazing woman who loved God, her family, and church.

She is preceded in death by her husband Evert Arze Ivey, daughters Betty...

Jul 3, 2019

Roger Lee Murray, age 65 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 3, 2019.

He is preceded in death by parents Billy Jack and Rachel Jean (Owens) Murray.

He is survived by brothers Jerry Lynn Murray and A Kyle Murray, both of LaFollette, sister Devonia Ferguson of Jacksboro.

Jun 30, 2019

Lewis Lee Lough, age 89 of Dayton, Ohio formerly of Caryville went home to be with the Lord Sunday, June 30, 2019.  He was of the Baptist faith and attended Red Ash Baptist Church.  He was a very loving brother that enjoyed spending time with his family.  Lewis loved to tinker with old cars, lawn mowers, or...

Jun 29, 2019

Joyce Ann Swangin, age 75 of Jacksboro went home to be with Lord Saturday, June 29, 2019.  She was a member of Cherry Bottom Baptist Church.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends singing and being together.  Joyce also loved to sew, quilt, and cook for her...

Jun 25, 2019

Jimmy Junior Shetterly, age 70 of Jacksboro passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019.  He was a member of Lake City Church of Christ.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, metal detecting and gold prospecting, working in the yard, and gardening. Jimmy had a love of music and he played bass guitar for the Silver Clouds.  He was a lifetime...

Jun 25, 2019

Gary Simpson Finch, age 66 of Shamokin Northumberland County, Pennsylvania died unexpectedly in his sleep due to cardiopulmonary complications on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at his beloved Great Smoky Mountain home.

Gary was a 1970 graduate from Lower Dauphin Senior High School and achieved a bachelor's degree in Business Management from Pennsylvania State University.  Gary...

Jun 25, 2019

Claude Douglas Wilson, age 77 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 25, 2019.  He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Elm Grove Baptist Church.  He was a very loving father, grandfather, great grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family.  Claude loved playing golf, fishing, and being outdoors.  He...

Jun 24, 2019

JoAnn Welch Cunningham, age 64, of Knoxville, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 24.  She was born February 9, 1955, in Middlesboro, KY, to the late Arlie and Lorene (Yoakum) Welch and was a member of the LaFollette Church of God.  She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Arline Welch...

Jun 22, 2019

Iris Jean "Jeanie" (Boshears) Hicks, age 80 of LaFollette, went home to be with her loving husband and her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 22, 2019. She was born May 16, 1939 in Jacksboro to the late Harold and June Woods Boshears. Jeanie enjoyed watching sports, gameshows, and westerns, especially "Gunsmoke".

In...