Obituaries

Jul 28, 2018

Daniel Sanders, age 80, of LaFollette passed away on Saturday July 28, 2018. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Mr. Sanders was a Merchant Marine,  he loved gardening and mowing.

Preceded in death by wife, Eva Sanders, parents, Fred and Astria Roach Sanders,  brother Fred Sanders, Jr. sisters Elizabeth Sanders and Betty Jo Myers....

Jul 27, 2018

Janice Marian Smith Teague, born September 28, 1931 in Westbourne, TN. passed away July 27, 2018 in LaFollette nursing home at age 86.  She was a member of Speedwell Academy Baptist Church.

Janice grew up in the Eagan, TN community where she completed elementary school.  She graduated from Jellico High and earned her master's degree...

Jul 25, 2018

Rose Bud Ayers, age 54 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018.  She attended Thirteenth Street Church of God. Rose Bud enjoyed gardening.

She is preceded in death by parents Benjamin Franklin Ayers and Phyliss Ann (LeMarr) Ayers.

She is survived by son Franklin Ayers of Jacksboro; daughter Cora Sharp of LaFollette;...

Jul 14, 2018

Michael Anthony Tackett, age 46 of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.  He enjoyed living life to the fullest by fishing, being outdoors, working on cars, and motorcycles. Michael was a senior electrician at the University of Tennessee.

He is survived by father, Teddy Tackett of...

Jul 11, 2018

Tommy Earl Rutherford, age 58, of LaFollette passed away on Wednesday July 11, 2018.  Tommy enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on cars and spending time with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by father, Granville Rutherford.

Survived by Mother, Stella Rutherford of LaFollette, son, Tommy J. Rutherford and wife...

Jul 9, 2018

Wayne Clayton King, age 74 of Jacksboro went home to be with the Lord Monday, July 9, 2018.  He was of the Baptist faith and a member Midway Baptist Church.  Wayne was a loving husband of twenty-five years, and a loving Uncle that enjoyed spending time with his family.  He also enjoyed going to church and never...

Jul 5, 2018

James L. Jessie, age 81 of Jacksboro departed this life Thursday, July 5, 2018.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  James enjoyed hunting, fishing for walleye, and camping in Michigan.

He is preceded in death by parents Oscar and Edna (Godfrey) Jessie; infant daughter Kimberly Lynn Jessie; brothers Jewell Jessie, Oray...

Jul 4, 2018

Brenda Goddard, age 69 of LaFollette went to her heavenly home Wednesday, July 4, 2018.  She was of the Baptist faith.  Brenda was a loving Mother that enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

She is preceded in death by parents James Thomas and Edna (Laymance) Goddard; son Stacey Delane Goddard; brother...

Jul 4, 2018

Patricia Ann McDaniel, age 82 of Jacksboro passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018.

There is no services planned at this time.

Jun 25, 2018

Anthony Tyler Jones, age 25 of LaFollette passed away Monday, June 25, 2018.

He loved spending time with his with family and friends whom he loved very much.

He is preceded in death by grandparents Earnest and Rita Wilson.

He is survived by parents Randy and Becky Jones of LaFollette; son...

Jun 23, 2018

Franklin LeMarr Sr, age 56, of LaFollette passed away on Saturday June 23, 2018. He was a  member of  Heaven's View Worship Center.  Franklin loved fishing, hunting and spending time with his family.

Preceded in death by parents Benny and Bertha LeMarr.

Survived by wife Rosa LeMarr of LaFollette, sons David LeMarr and wife Beth...

Jun 23, 2018

Mark Anthony Ford, age 47, of LaFollette passed away on Saturday June 23, 2018. He was of the Holiness Faith. Mark enjoyed watching football , both Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Vols, basketball, Jeopardy, reading and spending time with his grandkids. He served as sergeant over the Campbell County jail for 12 years, after leaving the sheriff department, he served...

Jun 21, 2018

Sylvania Gray, age 68 of Caryville passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018.  She was of the Church of God faith.  Sylvania enjoyed fishing, being on the houseboat, and spending time with her family.

She is preceded in death by mother Minnie Wells and father James Slover; first husband Charles White and second husband Desmond Gray....

Jun 21, 2018

Joe Ann Chambers, age 81, of LaFollette passed away on Thursday June 21, 2018 at Community Hospital in Anderson, Indiana.  She was a member and pianist at Grace Baptist Church. Joe Ann loved to go to church and play piano.

Preceded in death by Husband Herbert Chambers, parents Church and Effie Chambers Hatfield....

Jun 18, 2018

Francis Louise (Boshears) McCarty, age 73 of LaFollette passed away Monday, June 18, 2018.  She was of the Baptist faith.  Francis enjoyed playing music, singing, and gardening.

She is preceded in death by parents Millard and Bertha Jane (Violet) Boshears; brothers Arnold, J.B., Virgil and Nash Boshears; sisters Florene Ford, Florida Moore, Fontella Napier, Fay...

Jun 14, 2018

Christine Adkins, age 84, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at the LaFollette Health and Rehab Center. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church. Christine was a loving mother and grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family and going to church.

She is preceded in...

Jun 10, 2018

Betty Jo (Lindsay) Daugherty, 82, of Xenia, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 10, 2018 following a heroic battle against dementia. She was born in Jacksboro, TN on August 14, 1935 to Clyde and Ruth (Shown) Lindsay, who preceded her in death. On December 24, 1954, she married the love of her life, Ernest Daugherty. They were married...

Jun 9, 2018

Cecil Matthew Broyles, age 80 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018.

He is preceded in death by wife June Jones; parents James Estel and Sally (Carr) Broyles; brother James Edward Broyles; sisters Dora Jane Jones and Estella Broyles.

He is survived by son Carl Jones and daughter Margaret Jones, both of...

Jun 4, 2018

Stella Mae Silcox, age 78 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord Monday, June 4, 2018.  She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Turley Baptist Church.  Stella enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by parents Jake and Pearl (Byrd) Silcox;...

May 29, 2018

Hazel "Goins" Malicoat, age 92 went home to be with the Lord and her Savior on Tuesday, May 29th, 2018 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.  She was born on July 20th, 1925 to the late Horace Goins and Rosie Chadwell Goins.  Hazel was a faithful Christian and servant of the Lord.  She had a heart...