Obituaries

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,...

Jun 2, 2019

Jeffrey Ray Morris, age 51 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019.

He is preceded in death by father Donald Joe Morris and grandmother Gladys Morris.

He is survived by mother Cecile Morris of LaFollette, stepfather Dosey Hatfield, brothers Don Morris Jr. of Clinton, Roger Morris of Holyoke, Massachusetts, Kelly Morris of...

Jun 2, 2019

Donald "Donnie" Lee Kitts, Jr., age 52 of Knoxville, formerly of LaFollette went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Sunday, June 2, 2019.  He attended LaFollette Church of God.  Donnie was a loving brother, uncle, and son that enjoyed traveling, loved Tennessee Volunteers and Chicago Cubs.  He was chairman of the LaFollette Beautification...

May 26, 2019

Patricia Gail "Suzie" Heatherly, age 64 of Caryville departed this life Sunday, May 26, 2019.  She was a loving mother, grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family.  She loved camping, spending time our doors gardening and watching birds.

She is preceded in death by husband Millard George "Goober" Heatherly, parents Bill Madison and Esther...

May 25, 2019

Patricia Ann Prim, age 72 of Jacksboro, departed this life on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at her residence. She was born July 29, 1946 in Monroe, Michigan to the late Orville Preston and Ruby Carter Withrow. Patricia enjoyed traveling, her grandchildren, and watching her grandson wrestle.

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

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.

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