Obituaries

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)...

Mar 16, 2018

Kenneth "Ken" Andrew Foust, age 43 of Caryville passed away Friday, March 16, 2018.  He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and playing with his dog, Ruger.

He is preceded in death by brother Lawrence Fisher Lively.

He is survived by parents James and Rose Mary Lively of Caryville; father Robert Carson Foust Jr. of West...

Mar 16, 2018

Gary (Frank) William Marlow, age 62,, of Speedwell, Tn went home to be with the Lord  on Friday March 16, 2018. He was of the Baptist Faith, Gary was a loving husband, son and brother that enjoyed fishing, riding motor cycles and horses.

Preceded in death by father Charlie Marlow.

Mar 14, 2018

James "J.C." Douglas, 90 passed peacefully with family by his side on March 14, 2018 at Central Washington Hospital, Wenatchee, WA.  J.C was born to Lee and Alama (Davis) Douglas on June 23, 1927 in Habersham, TN where he attended school.  He married the love of his life, Lucille (Baird) Douglas at LaFollette, TN on August 17,...

Mar 14, 2018

Cora Lee Nelson, better known as "Granny" age 85 of Loudon, formerly of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018.  She was a member of Cave Creek Baptist Church.  Cora enjoyed gardening, flowers, crocheting, and spending time with her family.

She is preceded in death by parents Forester and Anna Mae (Cooper) Hatmaker; grandson Joe...

Mar 10, 2018

Charles Anthony Chambers, age 27 of Stinking Creek, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 10, 2018. He was a member of Baird's Chapel Holiness Church. Anthony enjoyed fishing, hunting, ginsenging, riding four wheelers and being outdoors. He also loved spending time with his family and friends.

He is preceded...

Mar 8, 2018

Mildred Pauline Martin, age 95 of LaFollette departed this life Thursday, March 8, 2018.  She was of the Baptist faith.  Mildred was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family.  She also enjoyed doing crafts, quilting, and painting.

She is preceded in death by husband Charles Martin Sr.; son Charles...

Mar 7, 2018

James Owens, age 81 of LaFollette departed this life Wednesday, March 7, 2018.  He was a member of Stanfield Church of God.  James was a loving husband of 48 years, loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  He enjoyed elk hunting, fishing, and restoring antique cars.

He is preceded in death by parents Vester and Elma...

Mar 6, 2018

Harold Gene "Grumpy" Turner, age 58 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018.  He was a member of the Southern Sons M.C., and a member of IBEW Union.  Harold enjoyed spending time with his friends and family.   He was the owner of Grumpy's Bait Shop.  He came by his nickname "Grumpy" naturally.  He was very well-...

Mar 5, 2018

Teresa Lynn Heatherly, age 48 of LaFollette passed away Monday, March 5, 2018.  She was of the Baptist faith.  Teresa was a loving wife of 28 years, mother, and grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family.  She also enjoyed working.

She is preceded in death by mother Lois (Pierce) Coffee.

She is...

Mar 4, 2018

Thomas Floyd Cobb, age 68 of Jacksboro went home to be with the Lord Sunday, March 4, 2018.   He was of the Baptist faith.  Thomas proudly served his country in the Vietnam conflict.  He was a very loving father and brother.

He is preceded in death by parents Melvis Ashley and Agnes Lucille (Hopkins) Cobb;...

Feb 24, 2018

Sylvia Jeanette Walden Johnson, age 71, of LaFollette passed away on Saturday February 24, 2018.  She loved the Lord and was a member of Fincastle Church of God, she enjoyed writing poetry and also singing and spending time with her family and friends.

Preceeded in death by husband Leon Johnson, parents Forester and...

Feb 17, 2018

Joyce Perkins (Jo) Hutson, went to her HEAVENLY HOME on Saturday, February 17, 2018.  Joyce was born to Bro Walter and Mayme Ivey Perkins in Davis Chapel Community on April 17, 1931.  At age 14, Joyce was saved in a revival at First Baptist Church, LaFollette, TN.  She was later baptized into Indiana Avenue Baptist Church where...