Obituaries

Sep 13, 2018

Garland E. Rutherford passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 13, 2018.

Garland was born in Keokee, Virginia in 1934.  In 1956, he honorably served on active duty in the United States Army, including a tour of duty in South Korea from 1957-1959.  After the Army, he married and moved to Detroit, Michigan, where he attended...

Sep 10, 2018

Paulette Henson, 69, of LaFollette, passed away September 10th, 2018 at home. She was born December 29, 1948. She was happily married to her husband of 45 years, Raymond Henson. Together they, along with her brother-in-law Robert L. Henson, built a successful business of 38 years, Dixie Ready-Mix Concrete Company.  She was a beloved mother, adored grandmother,...

Sep 8, 2018

Matthew Andrew Morgan, age 77 of Jacksboro passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018.  He was of the Church of God faith and a United States Army Veteran.  Matt enjoyed watching game shows, hunting ginseng, yard selling, going to flea markets, fishing and playing ball with the Freeman twins.

He is preceded in death by daughter...

Sep 6, 2018

Charles Edward Queener Sr., age 88 of Campbell County went home to be with the Lord Thursday, September 6, 2018.  He was a member of West Walden Church of God.  Charles was a loving husband of 60 years, father, and papaw.  He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed going to church and singing with the...

Sep 4, 2018

David R. Green, age 66 of Clinton departed this life Tuesday, September 4, 2018.  He was of the Baptist faith and attended Glory Way Church.  David loved spending time with his family and friends.  He also enjoyed fishing, working on his Papa's farm, and singing with his sisters.

He is preceded in death by parents...

Sep 3, 2018

Terry Lee Wilson, age 66 of Jacksboro passed away Monday, September 3, 2018.  He was of the Baptist faith.  Terry enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on cars, and collecting coins.  He also enjoyed spending time with his family and loved them very much.  He was an Air Force Veteran that served in Vietnam.

He is preceded...

Aug 29, 2018

Brother Fletcher Roy Bean Sr., age 63 of Lake City went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 29, 2018.  He was of the Baptist faith and attended Faith Baptist   Church in South Clinton.

He is preceded in death by parents Harold R.L.  and Mary Daugherty Bean; daughter Susan Bean Simpson.

He...

Aug 26, 2018

Faye Ann Nelson, age 69 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 26, 2018.  Faye was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.    She was a nurse for 30 years and a nursing instructor at Campbell County High School for 12 years, where she was part of the HOSA program.  She had...

Aug 23, 2018

Daniel Hopkins, age 77 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018.  He attended First Independent Missionary Baptist Church.  Daniel enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.  He also enjoyed going to church when he was able.

He is preceded in death by parents Theodore and Dora (Starrett) Hopkins; wife Willie Marie Hopkins; sisters...

Aug 16, 2018

Verla Mae Baird, age 94 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord Thursday, August 16, 2018.  She was a loving sister and aunt.  Verla enjoyed quilting, gardening, canning, growing flowers, reading, and antiquing.

She is preceded in death by husband Johnny E. Baird; parents Charles and Flora (Allen) Roach; brothers Howard Roach and...

Aug 14, 2018

Ralph Rainey Ferguson, age 85 of Jacksboro passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018.

He is preceded in death by wife Junko Oyashiki Ferguson; parents Thurman Ferguson and Addie Ferguson Cooper; brothers John David Ferguson and Harold Ferguson.

He is survived by sons Carl Ferguson & wife Phylis, James Ferguson & wife Linda, Robert...

Aug 14, 2018

Amanda Sue Ward, age 29 of LaFollette departed this life Tuesday, August 14, 2018.  She was a loving daughter, sister, and cousin.  Amanda enjoyed fishing, being outdoors, camping, and taking care of animals.

She is preceded in death by brother Michael Ward.

She is survived by parents Marvin and Martha (York) Ward.

Aug 13, 2018

Jennifer Lynn (Duncan) McCullah, age 34 of Jacksboro departed this life Monday, August 13, 2018.  She was a loving companion of 14 years to Roger Jonah Marlow.  Jennifer was a loving mother.  She enjoyed reading, doing crafts, and attending church.

She is preceded in death by mother Jeanie Duncan Smiddy.

She...

Aug 11, 2018

John Leonard Ferguson, age 81, of Jacksboro passed away on Saturday August 11, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his family.  He was of the Christian Faith.  John enjoyed telling jokes, making people laugh and reminiscing, he loved spending time with his children and his grandchildren. He served in the United States Army.

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Aug 8, 2018

Addisyn Grace Shetterly, age 9, of Jacksboro passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Addi was a member of Woodlake Baptist Church, she enjoyed cheering, playing soccer, basketball, dancing and singing, especially in church.

Survived by Parents; Daren and Lenette Shetterly of Jacksboro, Brother: Christian"Bubbie" Shetterly of Jacksboro, Grandparents; Pat and Paul Shetterly...

Aug 7, 2018

Linda Lee Johnson, age 54, of Jacksboro went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday August 7, 2018.  She enjoyed attending and working with the youth at Fundamental Missionary Baptist Church where she was a Faithful Member for over 13 years. Linda was a loving mother, sister and friend to many, she enjoyed cooking and baking and...

Aug 6, 2018

William H. "Bill" Malicoat, age 93 of White Oak, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, August 6th, 2018 at his home surrounded by family and friends. Bill was born June 14th, 1925 to the late Will and Nellie (Smiddy) Malicoat. Bill was a faithful Christian and servant of the Lord....

Aug 4, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Ayers, age 75, born on July 23, 1943 in LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Saturday August 4, 2018. Mary was a faithful wife of 55 years and was married on November 2, 1963, to James (Jay) Walter Ayers. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother that enjoyed spending time...

Aug 2, 2018

Paul Lawrence Goodman, age 79 of Jacksboro went home to be with the Lord Thursday, August 2, 2018.  He was of the Baptist faith and a faithful member of Vasper Baptist Church.  Paul was a loving husband of 60 years, loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Jul 28, 2018

Helen Francis Rutherford (Johns), age 84, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2018 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born in Coal Creek, TN on October 24, 1933. Helen grew up in a loving home raised by grandmother Fannie Dyer and uncle William Dyer. She was of the Methodist faith and very involved with the...