Obituaries

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...

Jun 21, 2019

Brenda Joyce Irvin, age 56 of LaFollette, departed this life on Friday, June 21, 2019 at her residence. She was born May 26, 1963 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Robert F. and Sally Bussell Irvin. Joyce enjoyed traveling, swimming, and taking care of her baby.

In addition to her parents, Joyce is preceded in...

Jun 13, 2019

Artie Jane Walker, age 63 of LaFollette departed this life Thursday, June 13, 2019 after an extended battle with cancer.  She was a loving wife of 37 years.  She loved teaching children, which she did for 34 years with Campbell County School System at West LaFollette and Jacksboro.  She also enjoyed traveling to England and Hawaii and...

Jun 5, 2019

Ernest "Ernie" Scott Stoneman, age 49 of Caryville passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019.  He enjoyed going to the shooting range, talking on the CB Radio, and driving to Sturgis, North Dakota.  Ernie was a truck driver for Cardinal Logistics.

He is preceded in death by parents Calvin Scott "Scotty" and Mary Elizabeth (Allen) Stoneman....

Jun 4, 2019

Barbara Ellen Cote, age 65 of Lafollette passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019.

No services planned at this time.

Barbara's guestbook may be viewed at martinwilsonfuneralhome.com

The family has entrusted the care of Barbara Cote to Martin Wilson Funeral Home "Where families matter most"

Jun 2, 2019

Gracie Marie Owens was born sleeping in the arms of Jesus Sunday, June 2, 2019.

She is preceded in death by grandmother Rebecca Owens.

She is survived by parents Chuck and Kahla Owens of Jacksboro, brother Bryson Owens of Jacksboro, grandparents Richard and Joyce Jones, and Charles Owens Sr. Several aunts, uncles, cousins,...