Obituaries

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...

Apr 20, 2018

Harvey H. Swain, age 80, of LaFollette (Habersham) went home to be with the Lord on Friday April 20, 2018.  Harvey was a loving husband of 47 years, a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. He enjoyed attending church at Rock Creek Community Church where he was a Charter member  for over 20 years.

Apr 17, 2018

Hubert R. Messer, age 84 of Caryville passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018.  He was of the Holiness faith and a member of Outreach Pentecostal Church.  Hubert loved going to church and playing his guitar.

He is preceded in death by wife Dora Messer; mother Hazel Madison and step-father Charlie Madison; half-brother John Madison; grandchild...

Apr 13, 2018

Harley Owens, age 61, of LaFollette passed away on Friday April 13, 2018. He was a Deacon at Speedwell Academy Church, Harley enjoyed going to church, fishing, going to races, guns, knive collecting and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, Emmalyn and Clayson.

Preceded in death by  parents, Herbert and...

Apr 11, 2018

Geneva Keller, age 64 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018.  She was of the Baptist faith.  Geneva enjoyed gardening, cooking, taking care of her animals, and spending time with her family whom she loved very much.

She is preceded in death by parents Charles Henry and Evealena (Hill) Williamson;

sisters Ruth...

Apr 7, 2018

Betty Sharp, age 82 of LaFollette, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018 at her residence. She was born October 3rd, 1935 in LaFollette to the late James E. "Bill" Albright and Mary Edna Lawson Albright. Betty was a member of Grantsboro Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, canning, cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family.

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Apr 3, 2018

James Edward (Jim) Massengill, age 74, of LaFollette passed away at his home on Tuesday April 3, 2018. He was a member of Duff Baptist Church, a very loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family, he loved camping and  4-wheeling, and enjoyed attending church. James was proud to serve his country...

Apr 2, 2018

Freddie Eugene Blankenblicker, age 60 of Jacksboro, passed away Monday, April 2, 2018 at the Cumberland Village Nursing Home. He was born July 12, 1957 in LaFollette to the late Elmer and Helen Ford Blankenblicker. Freddie enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working.

Freddie is survived by sons, Freddie Blankenblicker and wife, Christy of Caryville and Adam...

Mar 26, 2018

Marcelene Madison, age 87 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord and Savior on Monday, March 26, 2018. She was a member of the Tabernacle of Praise church.

She is preceded in death by husband, Jay Wright; mother Ruby Hammonds; father, John Massengill and wife Betty; brothers, Jack, Gary, Jerry, Clarence, and Raymond...

Mar 25, 2018

Mary Esta Stooksbury, age 88, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 25th 2018.  She was born on July 7, 1929.  She was a loving and devoted Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother who enjoyed time spent with family and loved ones.  She was a member of Bearwallow Missionary Baptist Church and most recently attended Red...

Mar 21, 2018

Mary Louise Marlow, age 83 of Caryville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. She was of the Pentecostal Church of God faith. Louise enjoyed traveling, quilting, and spending time with her family.

She is preceded in death by husband, Orville Marlow; parents, Horace and Frankie Hill Wallace;...

Mar 18, 2018

Carl Franklin Walden, age 66 of LaFollette departed this life Sunday, March 18, 2018.  He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother that enjoyed spending time with his family.  Carl loved to fish, work on old cars, riding motorcycles, and telling stories.

He is preceded in death by parents Walter and Bethal (Lane)...