Obituaries

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...

Apr 4, 2019

Timothy "Bodie" Vaughn Underwood, age 54 of LaFollette departed this life Thursday, April 4, 2019.   He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, and uncle that enjoyed spending time with his family.  Bodie also enjoyed spending time in the mountains, hunting and fishing, and working in Deerfield with people he considered to be his extended family.

Apr 4, 2019

Cegial Rae Moore (nee Terry), 83, of North Olmstead, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday April 4, 2019.  She was born on January 24, 1936 in Mc Roberts Kentucky. Cegial was a longtime resident of Mine Run, Virginia where she was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, and for the past six years, resided in North Olmsted,...

Apr 1, 2019

Harvey Spradlin, age 60 of Westbourne Mountain passed away Monday, April 1, 2019.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, four-wheeling, ginseng, and being a couch potato.

He is preceded in death by wife Lora Lee Spradlin; parents Dee & Flossie (Carr) Spradlin; brothers Jerry Spradlin, Junebug Phillips, and James Chadwell; sister Wanda Partin.

He is...

Mar 31, 2019

Lula Mae (Wallace) Overbey, age 55 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019.

She is preceded in death by parents Roy and Fleda (Willoughby) Wallace, brother Roylee and Troy Wallace, two infant children.

She is survived by daughters Charline Lloyd of Caryville and Kerry Overbey of Caryville; grandchildren Jayden Lloyd, Ayden Lloyd,...

Mar 30, 2019

Donald Michael Feeney, age 83 of Jacksboro, departed this life on March 30, 2019 at the Cumberland Village Healthcare Center.  He was born January 16, 1936 in Albany, NY to the late Dorothea (Hauser) and James Feeney.  Don is survived by his wife of 20 years, Joan (Peahl) Feeney; his son Bruce Feeney (spouse Elizabeth) of Nashville,...

Mar 28, 2019

David Leach, age 71 of LaFollette went home to be with Lord Thursday, March 28, 2019.  He was born January 30, 1948 to the late Rev. Ralph and Alice (Ford) Leach.  He was of the Baptist faith.  David enjoyed playing golf, woodworking, and photography. He was known by all of his favorite people as "Poppy."

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Mar 28, 2019

Shirley Jane (Bishop) Jackson, of LaFollette, born on June 30, 1950 to parents Samuel Harley Bishop and Goldie (Rader) Bishop passed away on Thursday March 28, 2019.

Preceded in death by both parents, husband (the great Fiddle Player Arlis Jackson), brother,  Everett Bishop, half brother, Ansel Fields, nephew, Terry Miles and her precious little grand...

Mar 28, 2019

Jan (Brooks) Rose, age 64 of Huntsville, TN passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019.

There are no services planned at this time.

Jan's guestbook may be viewed at martinwilsonfuneralhome.com

The family has entrusted the care Jan Rose to Martin Wilson Funeral Home "Where families matter most"

Mar 28, 2019

Barton Wayne Heatherly, age 70 of LaFollette, departed this life on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at the Cumberland Village Healthcare Center. He was born March 30, 1948 in LaFollette, Tennessee to the late Bradford and Marie Geraldine Owens Heatherly. Wayne was a member of Coolidge First Baptist Church and retired from CXF Railroad. He was U.S. Army...

Mar 26, 2019

Linda Jean Halcomb, age 59 of LaFollette passed away March 26, 2019.

She is preceded in death by husband Dennis Halcomb, parents J.P. and Barbara Jean (Caddell) Hatfield, sister Vickie Lynn Hatfield.

She is survived by son Brian Hatmaker & wife Amanda of LaFollette, daughter Jennifer Hammitte of LaFollette, grandchildren Lindsey Hammitte, Kateline...

Mar 26, 2019

Jean Ann Marlow, age 74 of Duff went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 26, 2019.  She was of the Church of God faith.  Jean enjoyed fishing, going to mountains, hunting mushrooms, pretty much anything outdoors.  She also loved reading her bible, watching gospel shows, and the home shopping network.

She is preceded...