Obituaries

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...

May 25, 2025

Charles "Tom" Edward King, age 85, departed this life on Sunday May 25, 2025. He was born on December 6, 1939 to the late Alonzo and Rosa Adkins King.

He is survived by his son, Charles King Jr and wife Victoria of Newport, MI.; daughters, Charlene King of Southgate MI, Patricia Johnsen and husband Anthony...

May 24, 2025

Manuel Timothy "Tim" Brock, age 62 of Jacksboro, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at North Knox Medical Center. He was born on October 18, 1962, in Garden City, Michigan, to the late Arlie Brock and Glennis (Silcox) Brock. Tim attended Faith Missionary Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing, riding four wheelers, and camping. He also enjoyed...

May 23, 2025

Francis E. Edmonds, age 56, went home to be with the Lord on Friday May 23, 2025. He was born on October 30, 1968 to the late Lewis and Catheline Hunley Edmonds. He was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church. Francis was a loving brother that enjoyed working on cars, spending time outside, hunting, and fishing....

May 13, 2025

Ronald Elbert "Bud" Falls age 72 of LaFollette, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at LaFollette Medical Cener. He was born on December 29, 1952, to the late Clinton Falls and Vivia "Bunch" Falls. Ronald loved to remodel homes and businesses, grill, watching TikTok, and he also loved his grandchildren, family, and his German Shepard dogs....

May 12, 2025

Calvin Jimmy Geddings, 57 of Lafollette, Tennessee passed away Monday May 12, 2025. Calvin was born in Sumter, SC on January 4, 1968 to the late Jimmy Calvin Geddings and Joyce Geddings Feagin.

In addition to his parents, Calvin is preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Lynn Lane, and stepdaughter, Natasha Lane and stepfather,...

Apr 30, 2025

Catherine M. Abernathy, age 79, of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at North Knoxville Medical Center.  She was born on July 28, 1945, to late Claude Eacret and Edith "Bell" Eacret. Catherine was a loving wife of 48 years, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and community mother that enjoyed spending...

Apr 29, 2025

Patrick "Rick" Ray Bates age 49, departed this life on Tuesday April 29, 2025.  He was a member of First Independent Baptist Church. He was a devout Chrisian, loving son, brother, and uncle that enjoyed working on his truck, spending time with his family and being a member of Masonic Lodge 322.

Patrick is preceded...

Apr 27, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Housley Owens, age 78 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at her home. She was born on September 30, 1946, to the late Floyd Housley and Ella Mae (Bratcher) Housley. Mary was a loving wife of 55 years, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother that enjoyed spending time...

Apr 23, 2025

Glenna Faye McCullah, age 67 of LaFollette, passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. She was born on August 30, 1957, to the late Kay Archer and Edith Archer. Glenna was outspoken and enjoyed shopping, but her greatest love was her family and spending time with them.

In addition to her parents,...

Apr 18, 2025

Lorine Milton of Duff was loosed and received her healing on April 18, 2025. She was a founding member of the Woodson Gap Singers. For many years she worshipped at Woodson Gap Church and taught Sunday School. Later in life she taught at Calvary Christian Academy and also worshipped at Grace Age Fellowship Church. Lorine sang and...

Apr 15, 2025

Austin Wayne Dylan Phillips, age 20, passed away on Tuesday April 15, 2025. Austin enjoyed working out, running, going on walks, and playing guitar. He enjoyed music, some new but mainly oldies music. He was soft-spoken, very polite, he was an encourager, and always willing to help someone.  He loved history, hanging out with Cora and Kane....

Apr 15, 2025

Justin Anthony Nelson age 19 of LaFollette departed this life on Tuesday April 15, 2025. Justin loved fishing, working out, video games, being outdoors, playing with kids and most importantly his shoe collection. He was employed by Walmart.

Visitation for Justin will be on Monday May 12, 2025, at Martin Wilson Funeral Home from 5:00...

Apr 14, 2025

Mekenzi Reanna Raynor, age 29, passed away on Monday April 14, 2025. She was born on May 11, 1995 to the late Johnny and Raylean Carroll Raynor.  She was of the Baptist faith. Mckenzi loved playing guitar, playing the drums, playing the bass guitar, and taking road trips. She was a great cook and loved to cook...

Apr 13, 2025

Sharon Rose Reynolds, age 77, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday April 13, 2025. She was a loving wife of 43 years, mother, Mamaw that enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her 2 granddaughters and her work family. She faithfully attended Cedar Hill Baptist Church where she was a member for over 50...

Apr 13, 2025

Deloris Ann Steakley age 61 of LaFollette, passed away at her home on Sunday, April 13, 2025. She was born on August 21, 1963, to the late Robert Monday and Brenda Marlow. Deloris loved spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by...