Obituaries

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...

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...

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. ...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...