Obituaries

Jul 24, 2025

Irene Betty Phillips, age 77, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday July 24, 2025. She was a loving wife of 13 years, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved gardening, canning vegetables, and enjoyed life.

Irene is preceded in death by...

Jul 23, 2025

Vivian Dean Carden of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday July 23, 2025 at Fort Sanders Medical Center.  She was born on February 17, 1946 to Ray and Helen Luttrell Housley of LaFollette, Tennessee. Dean grew up in LaFollette and later moved to Knoxville.

Predeceased by father, Ray Milford Housley; mother,...

Jul 23, 2025

Randal "Randy" Kenneth Lawson, age 62 of Williamsburg, KY, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Baptist Health in Louisville, KY. He was born on July 1, 1963, to the late Elbert Kenneth Lawson and Nancy Betty Sue (Oaks) Lawson. Randy enjoyed fishing, riding in the mountains, and spending time with his family.

In...

Jul 20, 2025

Brenda Sue Myers, age 75 of Knoxville, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Cumberland Village Nursing Home. She was born on July 26, 1949, to the late Raymond Powell and Nancy Powell. Brenda enjoyed cats, watching westerns and game shows, but her number one thing to do was going to Cades Coves.

In...

Jul 20, 2025

Amanda Renee Vinsant, age 42 of Jacksboro, passed away at U.T. Medical Center on Sunday, July 20, 2025. She was born on September 29, 1982. Amanda enjoyed reading, her dogs, playing on her tablet, and she loved chasing her grandson Gabe around.

She is preceded in death by her father Darrell Vinsant and her grandparents...

Jul 16, 2025

Walter "Joe" Wills

9-25-38 – 7-16-25

Born in Louisville, Ky.  Shortly after graduating high school, Joe joined the USMC.  After leaving, he joined the Louisville Police Dept and served for 28 years before retiring.

Joe and his wife, Sandy, moved to a mountain in Tennessee.  He loved nature, all the animals...

Jul 6, 2025

Robert Eugene "Bob" Estes age 88 of LaFollette passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at his residence. He was born February 24, 1937, in Irvine, Kentucky to the late Henry Estes and Eula (Stamper) Boone. Bob enjoyed target shooting, four wheeling, working on little projects and traveling. He had a passion for trains that he acquired...

Jun 27, 2025

Raymond Carson Edwards, age 82, of LaFollette went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday June 27, 2025.  He was an Independent Baptist and attended various Bible Believing Churches.  Due to his generosity of giving Bibles freely, he was known as the Bible man and was an avid Scholar of the King James version....

Jun 22, 2025

Daniel "Dan" Ray Marsee, age 72 of LaFollette, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at his home. He was born on January 8, 1953, to the late Walter Leon "Red" Marsee and Mary Kathleen Kennedy. Dan was loved by everyone and loved spending time with his family and friends. He also worked extremely hard selling cars...

Jun 18, 2025

Della Doris Brendle, age 90, passed away on Wednesday June 18, 2025. She was born on May 4, 1935 to the late Fred and Lossie Phillips Hensley.

In addition to her parents, Della is preceded in death by her husband, William Gary Brendle; brothers, Willie Henley and Freddy Hensley; and sister, Mary Rider.

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Jun 15, 2025

Dennis Allen Schmidt, 76, passed away peacefully in Pioneer, Tennessee surrounded by family on the early afternoon of June 15th, 2025 after a long battle with cancer.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 18, 1948, to parents Clifford and Freida Schmidt, he lived in Ohio for a time with his family including four siblings, Sally,...

Jun 9, 2025

Raymond "Ray" Lewis, age 47 of Caryville, passed away on Monday June 9, 2025. Ray is survived by his son Landen Lewis of Michigan; his mother Gail Coopshaw of Caryville; his sister Lily Czajkowski also from Michigan; Ray is also survived by his other family, his best friends Josh Nichols, Felicia Adkins, Johnny and Sandy Hembree, and...

Jun 4, 2025

Betty Francis White, age 85, of LaFollette, passed away on June 4, 2025 while surrounded by her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother. She was a member of Fundamental Baptist Church. She loved her church family. Betty is preceded in death by her parents, Harley and Belle Bass Housley; husband,...

Jun 3, 2025

Joshua Ray "Pun" Blackwell age 42 passed away on Tuesday June 3, 2025. Josh loved to be around people and socialize. He loved spending time with his family, and playing sports.  His greatest love was his grandchildren.

Josh is survived by his wife, Christy Inman; daughter, Ashley Inman and husband Jonah Jones; parents, Donald Ray...

Jun 3, 2025

Rebecca Ellen Daugherty, age 49, departed this life surrounded by her loving family.  She was a loving wife and mother that enjoyed spending time with her family, who will miss her greatly.

Rebecca is preceded in death by her mother, Tina Faye Ivey.

She is survived by her loving husband, Mike Daugherty of...

Jun 2, 2025

Learlene Woodard, age 95 of Jacksboro, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at Meadow View Senior Living. She was born on December 29, 1929, to the late Luster Robbins and Alethia (Seiber) Robbins. Learlene enjoyed bowling and gardening. She was of the Baptist faith and attended Faith Baptist Church.

In addition to her parent's,...

Jun 2, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Portia Renee Ivey, who left this world far too soon on June 2, 2025, at the age of 42.

Portia had a deep love for the simple joys in life. She found happiness in thrift shopping, collecting antiques, a love for classic cars and lending a...

Jun 2, 2025

Donald Eugene Ray, age 89, died peacefully on June 2, 2025, after a lengthy

battle with cancer.  Don is predeceased by his parents, Reuben and Evelyn Ray,

and his brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Millie Ray.  He is survived by his

beloved wife of 48years, Carolyn Stanley Bowman Ray.  Don is also survived...

Jun 1, 2025

Leslie Ann Johnson, age 70 from Jacksboro TN passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday June 1, 2025.  She was of the Baptist faith and a member of West LaFollette Baptist Church.  Her faith was strong even though her health kept her from attending church services in person. She was a former longtime member of...

May 25, 2025

Pamela "Pam" Sue Dillard, age 66 of LaFollette, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at U.T. Medical Center. She was born on February 2, 1959, in LaFollette, TN. Pamela enjoyed gardening, her pets, going to the lake, and motorcycle riding.

She is preceded in death by her mother JoAnn (Newport) Simpson and her brother...