Obituaries

Dec 9, 2017

Herbert "Joe" Brunty Jr, age 76, of LaFollette passed away on Saturday December 9, 2017. Joe was a member of Elm Grove Baptist Church, he enjoyed farming and gardening.

Preceded in death by parents Herbert Brunty, Sr., and Myrtle Morgan Brunty; brothers, Fred Brunty and Ray Brunty; sister, Audrey Belcher, sisters in law,...

Dec 6, 2017

Mattie (Childress) Byrd Cook, age 88 went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 6, 2017.  She was a devoted member of Lakeview Baptist Church and her church family.  Mattie stayed active in the church for many years.  She was a truly a messenger for God and all who met her loved her dearly.

Dec 6, 2017

William Freeman Sr., age 68 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017.

He is preceded in death by parents William Howard & Betty June (Hatmaker) Freeman.

He is survived by son William Freeman Jr.; daughter Anna Renee Ledford; 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

There are no services planned at...

Dec 5, 2017

Margaret Ruth Robinson, age 89 of Lenoir City passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017.  She was of the Catholic faith.  Margaret was a very loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother that loved spending time with her family.  She enjoyed cooking, reading, and watching tv, especially her game shows.

She is preceded in death by husband Herman...

Dec 4, 2017

Okey Sillon Jackson, age 74 of Jacksboro, Tennessee passed away peacefully December 4, 2017 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center after an extended illness.

Born in Gad, West Virginia on February 10th, 1943. Okey was the son of Wilmer and Beulah Jackson who along with his sister, Mertie and one nephew, preceded him in...

Dec 1, 2017

Rev. Lee Phillips, age 81 of Caryville passed away on Friday December 1, 2017.  He was a member of Clear Branch Baptist of LaFollette and was a ordained pastor since 1972.  Rev. Phillips was a carpenter, he enjoyed fishing and was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

Preceded in death by parents Alfred...

Nov 29, 2017

Robert Edgar Chapman Jr., age 67 of LaFollette departed this life Wednesday,

November 29, 2017.  He was of the Church of God faith.  He loved attending church and sharing his testimony.  Robert was a very loving husband, father, and grandfather that loved spending time with his family.  He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, and playing golf....

Nov 27, 2017

Joe Lee Marcum, age 88 of LaFollette passed away Monday, November 27, 2017.  He was a hardworking man over the years.  Joe helped develop Alder Springs Village while providing water for over 35 years for 75 families.  He enjoyed fishing, and spending time with his family whom he loved very much.

He is preceded in...

Nov 26, 2017

Frankie Lou McCurry, age 89 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017.  She was of the Baptist faith.

She is preceded in death by husband Burl McCurry; parents Franklin and Lula (Sanders) Smith; brothers Franklin Smith, Henry Smith, Virgil Smith, Sam Smith, Howard Smith; sister Ada Grigsby.

She is survived...

Nov 26, 2017

Margaret Mae Bailey, age 89 of Speedwell departed this life Sunday, November 26, 2017.  She was a member of Flat Hollow Methodist Church.  Margaret was a teacher's aide at East LaFollette Elementary School, and a receptionist at ETHRA.  She enjoyed quilting and flowers.

She is preceded in death by husband Amos Bailey; parents Fate &...

Nov 25, 2017

Travis David Williams, age 34, of LaFollette passed away on Saturday November 25, 2017 at the LaFollette Medical Center. He was of the Church of God Faith. Travis enjoyed spending time with his kids.

Preceded in death by grandparents Bill Williams, Henry Ann Douthitt and Bill  Phillips.

Survived by children Riley Beth Williams,...

Nov 25, 2017

Annetta Harmon Miller, age 75 of LaFollette passed away peacefully Saturday, November 25, 2017 at the home of her daughter.  She was retired a retired school teacher and enjoyed working on genealogy.

She is preceded in death by parents Benjamin Franklin & Grace Williams Harmon.

She is survived by son James "Jimmy" Irwin...

Nov 24, 2017

Rev. Roy L. Moore, age 82 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 24, 2017 at North Knoxville Medical Center. He was born August 27, 1935 in Union County to the late Clyde and Virgie (Pyle) Moore. Roy was a member of Coolidge First Baptist Church and had pastored East Side Wesleyan...

Nov 22, 2017

Archie Lee Goodman, age 72 of Clinton, departed this life on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born November 6, 1945 in Vasper to the late Lawrence and Zora (Daugherty) Goodman. Archie was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed hunting and doing woodwork. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather,...

Nov 20, 2017

Betty Jo Miller, age 74 of LaFollette passed away Monday, November 20, 2017.  She was of the Baptist faith.  Betty enjoyed dancing, boating, and traveling.

She is preceded in death by parents Raymond and Leora (Sweat) Brantley; 1st husband Richard Suttles and 2nd husband Charles Miller; brother Ralph Brantley; sister Dorothy Rogers.

She...

Nov 20, 2017

James "Kevin" Bell, age 36 of LaFollette passed away Monday, November 20, 2017. He enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews.  Kevin also enjoyed painting, riding in the mountains, collecting Jordan memorabilia, watching movies, and listening to music.

He is preceded in death by parents Walter and Martha Lee Bell; sisters Teresa Johnson and...

Nov 20, 2017

Timothy Wayne Hubbard, age 54 of LaFollette passed away Monday, November 20, 2017.  He attended Cedar Hill Baptist Church.  Timothy enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.

He is preceded in death by father Edward Hubbard; mother Susie Lee Richardson; grandparents Delores & Dewey Richardson and Lassie Hubbard.

He is...

Nov 19, 2017

Minnie Lee Wells, age 91 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord Sunday, November 19, 2017.  She was a member of the West Walden Church of God.  Minnie was a very loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family.  She loved attending church, quilting, working in her garden, fishing, and camping....

Nov 18, 2017

Kathryn Jane Monroe Riffey, age 74 of Green Haven, Anne Arundel County, Maryland.  She was a Baptist Christian woman who was embraced by angels and the Lord on the stormy night of November 18, 2017.  She lived in Baltimore, Maryland where she worked and raised her children before moving to LaFollette, Tennessee to retire.  Kathryn worked hard...

Nov 17, 2017

Ada Mae Webb, age 44 of LaFollette passed away Friday, November 17, 2017. She enjoyed coloring and loved spending time with her daughter.

She is preceded in death by parents Jack Webb Sr. & Johnetta (Joyner) Webb.

She is survived by daughter Whitney Lively of Nashville; brother Jack Webb Jr. of Jellico; sister...