Obituaries

Feb 25, 2019

William "Bill" Ward, age 80 of Jacksboro passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on February 25th, 2019. Bill enjoyed going to the mountains, traveling, watching Nascar, basketball, and football. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

He is preceded in death by parents Mike and Gertie (Overton) Ward; brothers...

Feb 23, 2019

Joseph Allen Harris, age 67, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday February 23, 2019, he was of the Baptist Faith, a loving husband of 45 years that enjoyed spending time with his family, playing music and spending time with his friends.

Preceded in death by Parents; Willard Harris and  Leona...

Feb 22, 2019

Clifford J. Collett, age 62 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Friday February 22, 2019, he was of the Protestant Faith.  Mr. Collett was a loving father, grandfather that loved reading his Bible and traveling.

Preceded in death by Wife; Shirley K. (Reed) Collett, Parents; Clifford Earl and Rebecca Jane (Riggs)...

Feb 22, 2019

Owen Thomas, age 63, of Jacksboro passed away on Friday February 22, 2019.

Preceded in death by Parents; Richard and Delllie Kennedy Thomas, Son; Shannon Thomas.

Survived by Daughters; Vivian "Sarah" Ellis of LaFollette and Millie Earles and husband James of Knoxville, son Shannon Thomas of Oregon, Brother; David Thomas of Jacksboro, grandchildren;...

Feb 19, 2019

Mary "Ann" Begley, age 68 of Jacksboro went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 19, 2019.  She was a loving wife of 28 years, loving mother, and grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family.  Ann also enjoy the outdoors.  She loved to fish, ride four wheelers, and hunting.

She is preceded in...

Feb 17, 2019

Selah Beatrice McCormick, age 94 of Jacksboro departed this life Sunday, February 17, 2019 to be with the Lord while surrounded by family members.  She was the oldest member of Cumberland View Baptist Church.  Selah was a loving wife of 62 years, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother. Selah enjoyed spending time with her family...

Feb 13, 2019

Barbara Sue (Phillips) Jenkins, age 70 of Jacksboro went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 13, 2019.  She was a loving wife of 25 years.  Barbara enjoyed gardening and spending time outside, arranging her flowers.  She also enjoyed sewing and making quilts.

Barbara is preceded in death by son Keith Hale; parents Luther...

Feb 5, 2019

Tammy Wilson, age 54 of Caryville departed this life Tuesday, February 5, 2019.  She was a member of Indian Mound Baptist Church.  Tammy enjoyed listening to music, dancing, and singing.  She also enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is preceded in death by parents Luke and Bonnie (Goins) Wilson; sisters Judy Russell and Linda...

Feb 1, 2019

Deanna Wheeler, age 66 of LaFollette, departed this life on Friday, February 1, 2019 at her residence. She was born March 31, 1952 in Lake City, Tennessee to the late Arlie and Glennis Silcox Brock. Deanna loved spending time with family and friends especially spoiling all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved watching the Lifetime...

Jan 31, 2019

Paul Francis Campbell, age 78 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord Thursday, January 31, 2019.   He was a loving husband of 56 years, loving father, and grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family.  He also enjoyed working in his garden and spending time outdoors.  Paul also loved to sit on the front porch...

Jan 29, 2019

Terrence Michael "Mike" Felker, age 67 of LaFollette entered the presence of The Lord he served so faithfully on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.  He was a loving husband to Ann for 48 years, the best Dad in the world to James, Mary, and Robert, and grandfather to 7 beautiful girls.  He loved his church family at Emmanuel...

Jan 28, 2019

Virginia Whitehead, age 91 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord Monday, January 28, 2019.  She was a member of Fort Mitchell Baptist Church in Kentucky.  She was a loving wife of 68 years, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  Virginia also loved to travel the...

Jan 27, 2019

Chester L. Monday, age 57 of Monroe, MI, passed away peacefully in his home on January 27, 2019 with his family by his side.

Born December 8, 1961 in LaFollette, TN, Chester was the son of the late Boyd and Luda (Turner) Monday Sr. After his mother passed away, Chester moved to Michigan and made...

Jan 26, 2019

Ruby Marie (Hatfield) Kitts age 68, of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Saturday January 26, 2019. Ruby was a member of West LaFollette Baptist Church, she was a very loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and friend to many, she enjoyed spending time with her church family and her mother whom she took...

Jan 23, 2019

Dillard E. Pinion, age 68, passed away at Turkey Creek Tennova Hospital in West Knoxville on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. Dillard was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1950 to Joe and Vonniece Pinion in Lambert, Mississippi.His family moved to Genoa, Illinois on July 6, 1960 where he remained until hisenlistment in the US Navy, upon completion...

Jan 17, 2019

Lula Mae Cox, age 85 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019.  She was of the Baptist fait and a member of Grace Baptist Church.  Lula Mae enjoyed going to church, gospel singing, having dinners with family, and watching the gameshow network.  She loved all her grandbabies and especially her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Jan 16, 2019

Sandra "Gail" Raynor, age 67 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 16, 2019.  She was a member of Shield of Faith Church in Jacksboro, Tennessee. Gail loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a loving wife of 39 ½ years, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her...

Jan 13, 2019

Maragret Christine (York) Goode, age 82 of Jacksboro passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019.  She was a member of Duff Baptist Church.  Maragret enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening, and spending time with her family.

She is preceded in death by husband James Goode; parents John and Effie (Johnson) York; grandson Justin Chapman.

She is...

Jan 9, 2019

Nora Daugherty, born July 28, 1924.  The angels carried her away to rest.  She was a longtime member of Long Hollow Baptist Church.  Nora was a loving mother.  She loved quilting, flowers, and spending time with her family and friends.

She is preceded in death by husband Andy Daugherty; daughter Marilyn, sons Randy, Ronnie, and...

Jan 7, 2019

Bonnie Spencer Garrett, age 85 passed away Monday, January 7, 2019 at Central Baptist Hospital in Nicholasville, Kentucky.

She is preceded in death by husband Bob Garrett; son Jimmy Cox; parents Kelman and Eliza (Gilbert) Spencer; sisters Alma Smith, Faye Caudill, and Thelma Combs; brothers A.C. Spencer and Coy Spencer.

She is survived...