Obituaries

May 26, 2018

Mary Alice Muse, age 59 of Speedwell, departed this life on Saturday, May 26th, 2018 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was born June 10, 1958 in LaFollette to the late Paul and Euretha Jane (Monday) Proffitt. Mary was a member of the Cawood United Methodist Church. She enjoyed cooking, working in her yard, and spending...

May 22, 2018

Alma Baird, age 65 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2018.  She is of the Baptist faith and a member of Independent Baptist church.  Alma was a very loving mother, grandmother, and friend.  She enjoyed attending church, spending time with her family, and being outside.

She is preceded in death by parents Earl and...

May 21, 2018

Clifton Ervin Adkins, age 76 departed this life Monday, May 21, 2018.  He was of the Baptist faith.  Clifton was a very loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family.  He loved telling stories about "the way things used to be" and riding his 4-wheeler in the mountains.

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May 20, 2018

Lester Phillip Gaylor, age 56, of Jacksboro passed away on Sunday May 20, 2018.  He was a very loving father and grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family, working on small engines and was always there to lend a helping hand, he cared more for others than he did himself and loved to stay busy doing...

May 19, 2018

Susie Louise Massengill, age 80 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018.  She was a member of Red Ash Baptist Church.  Susie enjoyed making bead jewelry, reading poetry, and talking to everyone.

She is preceded in death by parents George David and Pearl (Ward) Massengill; brothers Buddy, Ned, and Carl Massengill.

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May 18, 2018

Mrs. Geneva Letner, age 91, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018, at her residence. Mrs. Letner was a member of the Brandenburg Church of God.

Mrs. Letner was preceded in death by her husband, James "Bee" Letner. She is survived by three daughters, Brenda Grygiel, Springfield, MO, Shirley (Joe) Burnett, Brandenburg,...

May 14, 2018

James Scot Phillips, age 48 of LaFollette passed away on Monday May 14th, 2018 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge.

He is proceeded in death by grandparents James & Martha (McKamey) Phillips & Golden Ford Jr.

Scot is survived by parents: Odis & Elaine (Ford) Phillips, grandmother: Clariese (Wilson) Ford, brother: Greg...

May 13, 2018

Homer Rutherford, age 78 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord Sunday, May 13, 2018.  He was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church.  Homer retired from LaFollette Medical Center after 48 years of service.  He was the 2nd District School Board Member for 20 years, father of year in 1982, and was in the...

May 12, 2018

Jennifer Mae Williams, age 73 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018.

The family will be receiving friends for A Celebration of Life Service 2 PM May 20th at Grays Gap Church.

Jennifer's guestbook may be viewed at martinwilsonfuneralhome.com

Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home "Where families matter most"

May 7, 2018

Geneva (Jordan) Braden, 93, of Kokomo passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018. She was born July 7, 1924 in Campbell County Tennessee to Sampson and Ethel Jordan. Geneva Jordan married Arthur Braden in Rossville, GA. in 1946.They have one son, Arthur Lynn Braden. They moved to Kokomo, Indiana in 1951.

Arthur worked at Haynes...

May 4, 2018

Carl Boshears, age 90, of Jacksboro passed away on Friday May 4, 2018 in LaFollette. He was a devout Christian and attended Cumberland View Baptist Church.  Carl was a World War II Veteran and a lifelong member of Teamster Local 124.

Preceded in death by his parents, Joe Riley and Lola Boshears, sister and brother...

May 1, 2018

Bruce Donald Meriwether, age 74 of Jacksboro passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018.  He was a member of the Indian Creek Baptist Church.   Bruce was a loving Christian, husband, grandpa, and friend.  He was an avid weight lifter.  He worked for 20 years as a Police Officer in Flint, Michigan where he retired.

He is...

Apr 29, 2018

Katharine Aslee Campbell, age 85 of Jacksboro departed this life Sunday, April 29, 2018.  She was a member of the Church of God.  Katharine loved going to church, going to the mountains, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by husband Chester Campbell; son Charles Campbell; parents Theodore...

Apr 28, 2018

James Edward (Edd) Walden, age 75, of Jacksboro, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 28, 2018. He was a member of Indiana Avenue Baptist Church for 40+ years. Edd enjoyed teaching Sunday School in the youth department for 16 years and in the adult men's class for 20 years. He enjoyed singing...

Apr 25, 2018

Mary King, age 53 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018.

She was born August 04, 1964 in Cleveland, Ohio to late Charles William

and Shelia (Stout) King.

She is survived by brother Charles King Jr. & wife Sonya of Knoxville.

Graveside service for Mary will be 1...

Apr 24, 2018

Jerry Baird, age 61 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018. He was a United States Army Veteran.

There are no services planned at this time.

Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home "Where Families Matter Most"

Mr. Baird's guestbook may be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com

Apr 24, 2018

Mary Wilson, age 87 of Caryville went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 24, 2018.  She was a life-long member of Duff Baptist Church.  Mary enjoyed singing in church, crocheting, word puzzles, and watching the lady Vols.  She worked 50 years for Winklers Drug store, Globe Drug Store, and Riggs Drug store where she was...

Apr 21, 2018

Helen Marie Chapman age, 86, of LaFollette passed away on Saturday April 21, 2018. Helen was member of Bethleham Baptist  Church, she enjoyed house cleaning, fishing and loved her family very much.

Preceded in death by parents John and Alma Randolph Henegar, daughter Gail Pistello. grandson Sammy Richardson.

Survived by husband Arlis Chapman...

Apr 21, 2018

Rev. Ovid D. Bolton, age 78 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Saturday April 21, 2018, he was a loving husband of 57 years, a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather, Ovid loved going to church and was a member of Ford Town Baptist church, he  enjoyed farming and never met a stranger. Ovid was...

Apr 20, 2018

Matthew Gosnell, age 18, of LaFollette passed away on Friday April 20, 2018. He was a student at Campbell County High School.

Preceded in death by grandfather Benny Gosnell, uncles, Mike Gosnell, Clifton Spencer and Kenny Gray.

Survived by parents, Sonya and Benny Gosnell,  grandparents, Catherine Gosnell, of LaFollette, Tn, Josephine and Ralph...