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LaFollette, TN Obituaries
Jimmy Lee Byrd
Nov 14, 2018
Jimmy Lee Byrd, 72 of Jacksboro, TN passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018. He was of the Baptist faith and a Vietnam Veteran. He was preceded in death by parents Avery and Ethel Byrd, sisters Ruby Cook, Betty Farmer, and Peggy Kitts. He is survived by sons Travis and Trever Byrd, sisters Mary Byrd, Lois Bryge, Joann...
Andrew Jackson Lawson
Nov 12, 2018
Andrew Jackson Lawson, age 90 of Caryville went home to be with the Lord Monday, November 12, 2018. He was a member of High Knob Baptist Church. He enjoyed farming, animals, and coon hunting.
He is preceded in death by wife Effie Luola (Petree) Lawson; parents Perry and Mattie (Miller) Lawson; son Ronnie Lawson; brothers...
Dale "Booby" Travis Chapman
Nov 7, 2018
Dale Travis Chapman (known as "Booby" to all his friends and family). He was born on December 14, 1973 to his father Charles E. Chapman and his mother Jean Chapman. Booby passed away on November 7, 2018 at U.T. Medical Center at 11:35 AM. He was preceded in death by his brother Neal Maurice Chapman. He is...
Obal Daugherty
Nov 2, 2018
Obal Daugherty, age 91, of Jacksboro passed away on Friday November 2, 2018. He was a member of Cumberland View Baptist Church,  and an expert fisherman. Mr. Daugherty was a  retired US Navy Veteran Chief Petty Officer retiring with Honors after serving  21 years.  He served in WW II, Korean and the Vietnam conflict.
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J. Will Kosier Sr.
Oct 28, 2018
J. Will Kosier Sr., age 76 passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018.
There will be a graveside service to celebrate J. Will's life Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at Byrd's Chapel Cemetery in Knoxville.
J. Will's guestbook may be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home "Where families matter most"...
Teresa Myonia (Towe) Jenkins
Oct 27, 2018
Teresa Myonia Jenkins, age 53 of Jacksboro passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018. She enjoyed coloring and making crafts. Teresa loved her dogs and spending time with her family.
She is preceded in death by husband Chester Jenkins Sr.; parents Mickey Joe and Betty (Sheckles) Towe; brothers William Joe Towe and John Mickey Towe; sister...
Larry Ray Harness
Oct 19, 2018
Larry Ray Harness, age 70 of Caryville, passed away at his home on Friday, October 19, 2018. He was born in Caryville on October 14, 1948. Larry was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Red Ash Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by parents, Leamon and Sallie (McGhee) Harness; and his...
Cynthia E. (Hicks) Puckett
Oct 18, 2018
Cynthia E. Puckett, age 56 of Madisonville, Tennessee departed this life Thursday, October 18, 2018. She was loving wife of 33 years, Mom of three, and a devoted Nana to eight special grandchildren. Cynthia enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by father William Hicks.
She...
Leslie Ann (Hill) Carroll
Oct 17, 2018
Leslie Ann (Hill) Carroll, age 33 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord Thursday, October 17, 2018. She was a member of Glade Springs Baptist Church. Leslie enjoyed being with friends and family.
She is preceded in death by grandparents Lawrence and June Hill and grandfather, Paul Humphrey.
She is survived...
Conner Clay Lane
Oct 16, 2018
Conner Clay Lane, age 13 of Jacksboro, surrounded by his family, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. He was a member of Cumberland View Baptist Church. Conner enjoyed U.T. football, soccer, running cross country, and hunting. He has touched so many lives with his courageous battle with brain cancer. Everyone loved Conner...
Ada Leigh Moore
Oct 9, 2018
Ada Leigh Moore was born sleeping peacefully on October 9th, 2018 after having already been welcomed home by her Heavenly Father. She was absolutely beautiful and is loved greatly by her entire family. She was greeted in Heaven by grandmother, Rita Sue Moore; great grandparents, Rev. Roy and Sue Moore; great grandfathers, Delmer Smith and Glenn Lynch;...
Hazel Russell (Brantley) Parks
Oct 8, 2018
Hazel Russell Parks, age 86 of LaFollette departed this life Monday, October 8, 2018. She was a loving mother and grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She also loved attending World Harvest Church in Caryville.  Hazel never met a stranger and enjoyed making people laugh.
She is preceded in death by...
Martha Louise Lawson
Oct 6, 2018
Martha Louise Lawson, age 87 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord Saturday, October 6, 2018. She was member of First Independent Missionary Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by husband Hobart Lawson; parents Merlie and Phoebe (Lawson) Young; brother Elmer Young.
She is survived by daughters Shelby Bolinger and...
Earl Wilson
Oct 2, 2018
Earl G. "Big Earl" Wilson, age 78 of Jacksboro went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. He was born June 23, 1940 to the late Henderson and Stella (Meredith) Wilson, and the grandson of Maggie Hubbard, whom he loved dearly. Earl worked for TVA for 19 years and at Caryville/Jacksboro Utilities until January 2018. ...
Margaret "Peggy" (Lincoln) Cooper
Sep 25, 2018
Margaret "Peggy" (Lincoln) Cooper, age 90 of LaFollette departed this life Tuesday, September 25, 2018. She was of the Baptist Faith and a member of Grantsboro Baptist Church. She enjoyed canning, sewing, reading, flowers, and spending time with her family.
She is preceded in death by husband Raymond Cooper; parents Purd John and Elsie (Snyder)...
Effie Lee Goins
Sep 24, 2018
Effie Lee Goins, age 94 of LaFollette departed this life Monday, September 24, 2018. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Effie enjoyed attending church, listening to gospel music, and preaching.
She is preceded in death by husband Hubert Goins; parents Charlie and Lula (Hubbard) Ivey; brothers Joe, Troy, Luther, Jay, and George Ivey; sisters...
Everette Lloyd
Sep 23, 2018
Everette Lloyd, age 90 of LaFollette departed this life Sunday, September 23, 2018. He enjoyed fishing, riding motorcycles, roller skating, and taking drives with his beloved wife of 70 years. He also loved spending time with his family whom he loved very much. Everette served in the United States Army.
He is preceded in death...
Jerry Siler Kitts
Sep 17, 2018
Jerry Siler Kitts, age 69 of LaFollette was reunited with his wife and the love of his life, Peggy Jean Kitts on Monday, September 17, 2018. He enjoyed playing his drums, sitting out by the pool, playing golf, riding his Harley, and working in the back yard. Jerry loved to spend time with his family. He also...
Henry Edward Falls
Sep 16, 2018
Henry Edward Falls, age 88 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018. He was a member of Forks Grove Baptist Church. Henry loved his grandchildren very much and loved watching sports on TV.
He is preceded in death by wife Ada Bell (Prim) Falls; parents Arthur Eli and Nora Jane Falls; sisters Annie Jobe...
Catherine (Smith) Bolinger
Sep 15, 2018
Catherine Smith Bolinger, born in 1948 in Leesburg, Virginia, was the daughter of Thomas Joseph Smith and Mamie Elizabeth Fawley Smith. Cathy graduated from Loudoun Valley High School, received her Bachelor of Science at East Tennessee State University and her Master of Science at the University of Tennessee.
Cathy taught elementary school for 31 years...
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