Obituaries

LaFollette, TN Obituaries

Bill Joe Weaver

Bill Joe Weaver

Jan 9, 2018

Bill Joe Weaver, age 76 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 9, 2018. He was a member of Stanfield Church of God.  Bill was a loving husband of 54 years, loving father, grandfather, great grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family.  He also loved wood working, crafts, playing his banjo, and...

Reba Octava "Tava" Henegar Jones

Reba Octava "Tava" Henegar Jones

Jan 8, 2018

Reba Octava "Tava" Jones, age 82 born May 20, 1935 and passed Monday, January 8, 2018.  Like the mighty oak tree, Tava's life spanned many generations and bore witness to many miracles small and large.  She attributed her strength to her deep roots that lay both Kentucky and Tennessee soil, and were nourished by her immense faith...

Josephine (Wilson) Wright

Josephine (Wilson) Wright

Jan 8, 2018

Josephine Wright, age 83 of Jacksboro went home to be with her Lord & Savior Monday, January 8, 2018.  She was a member of Shield of Faith Church in Jacksboro.  Jo enjoyed going to church, spending time with her family & friends, and spoiling her dogs.  She also loved beautiful flowers.

She is preceded in...

Glenn Luna

Glenn Luna

Jan 7, 2018

Glenn Luna, age 65 of Jacksboro passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 at LaFollette Medical Center.  He was a member of East LaFollette Baptist Church.  He loved reading his bible, watching movies, working on the yard, and spending time with his family.  Glenn never met a stranger and was well loved by his fellow co-workers at LaFollette...

Jerry Ray Lane

Jerry Ray Lane

Jan 7, 2018

Jerry Ray "Gopher" Lane, age 57 of Caryville passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018.

He is preceded in death by parents Ulyis and Mildred Mae (Branham) Lane.

He is survived by sons Kirby Lane, Toby Lane, JR Lane; daughters Shauntina Slaven, Marie Moquin; brothers Jessie Lane, Joe Lane, Tim White, and...

Edgar Ed Ivey

Edgar Ed Ivey

Jan 6, 2018

Edgar "Ed" Ivey age 72 of Caryville went home to be with the Lord on Saturday January 6, 2018.  Ed was a loving husband of 52 years, a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather, he loved singing and going to Church at Faith Baptist Church of Caryville, where he was a Deacon for several years.

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Patricia Louise (Adkins) Rutherford

Patricia Louise (Adkins) Rutherford

Jan 5, 2018

Patricia Louise (Adkins) Rutherford, age 64 went home to be with Jesus Friday, January 5, 2018.  She enjoyed singing, going to church, and spending time with her family, especially her grandsons, whom she loved very much.

She is preceded in death by parents Milburn "Pat" and Elizabeth (Tibbs) Carroll; brother Lonnie Lee Carroll; special niece...

Bobby Joe Horne

Bobby Joe Horne

Dec 30, 2017

Bobby Joe Horne, age 55 of LaFollette, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at LaFollette Health and Rehab Center. Bobby enjoyed working on old cars, riding motorcycles, animals, farming, and spending time with family and friends, especially his kids.

He is preceded in death by father, James Clifford Horne Sr.

Bobby is survived...

Glenn Arthur Reichow

Glenn Arthur Reichow

Dec 27, 2017

Glenn Arthur Reichow, age 87 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017.

He is preceded in death by sons, Michael Reichow and Kenneth Reichow.

He is survived by wife, Florence Penny Reichow; sons, Joey Reichow, Jerry Manis, and Andrew Manis; Daughters, Shirley Crum, Barbara Penny, Luann Burke, Nancy McCloud, and Christy Manis;...

Wilma June West

Wilma June West

Dec 23, 2017

Wilma June West, age 66 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017.  She was of the Baptist faith.

She is preceded in death by parents Andrew James and Georgia Pauline (Money) West; brother John Lee; sisters Irene Small and Wanda Marlow.

She is survived by brothers Franklin West of Pioneer, Marvin West...

Effie (Byrge) Ward

Effie (Byrge) Ward

Dec 23, 2017

Effie Ward, age 94 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017.  She was a member of the West LaFollette Baptist Church.  Effie enjoyed flea markets, flowers, and gardening.

She is preceded in death husband Carl Wayne Ward Sr., sons Robert Ward and Roy Ward; parents Henry and Mollie (Wilson) Bryge; brother Mart Byrge, sisters...

Bonnie Taylor

Bonnie Taylor

Dec 21, 2017

Bonnie Lou Taylor, age 69 of Duff passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, word-find puzzles, reading, and coloring.

She is preceded in death by parents William George & Mary Etta (Vanover) Taylor; brothers George Taylor Jr., Kenneth Taylor, and Carl Taylor; sisters Susie Taylor and Claudette England.

She is...

Pauline (Finley) Gibson

Pauline (Finley) Gibson

Dec 21, 2017

Pauline Finley Gibson, age 84 returned to her heavenly home on December 21, 2017.  She passed away peacefully in her sleep at home in Jacksboro.  She was born on November 19, 1933 to the late Lester & Rosa (Phillips) Finley.  She married the love of her life on January 6th, 1948.  Together they had 4 children, 10...

Robert "Johnny" Oscar Johnson

Robert "Johnny" Oscar Johnson

Dec 20, 2017

Robert Oscar "Johnny" Johnson, age 82 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017.  He was a member of the Hillcrest Baptist Church.  Johnny loved working, especially on his cars, and carpentry.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran.  He was part of the military police for 4 years and a Mechanical Engineer while enlisted.  Johnny also loved...

James Carroll England

James Carroll England

Dec 16, 2017

James Carroll England, age 71 of Pioneer TN, passed away on December 16, 2017. James was a member of Stanfield Church of God. He enjoyed working, fishing, telling jokes and sitting at the park with friends.

Preceded in death by parents Mayford and Mary Spicer England and wife Devan England.

James is survived...

Joyce Ellen (Boyer) Gibson

Joyce Ellen (Boyer) Gibson

Dec 13, 2017

Joyce Ellen Gibson, age 75 went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday December the 13, 2017. She was a devoted member of Little White Oak Missionary Baptist Church. Joyce enjoyed crossword     puzzles, reading, playing solitaire, watching the eagles hatch, and spending time with family and friends. She is preceded in death by parents, Cyrus and...

Herbert "Joe" Brunty Jr.

Herbert "Joe" Brunty Jr.

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,...

Mattie Byrd (Childress) Cook

Mattie Byrd (Childress) Cook

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.

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William Freeman Sr.

William Freeman Sr.

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...

Margaret Ruth (Bobger) Robinson

Margaret Ruth (Bobger) Robinson

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...

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