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LaFollette, TN Obituaries

James Albert Jeffers

James Albert Jeffers

Nov 2, 2017

Army Sgt. Major James Albert Jeffers, age 60, passed away peacefully if the arms of his beloved wife on Friday November 2, 2017. Born April 28, 1957, he is the son of surviving parents Jessie and Virgie Jeffers of Jellico, also survived by sisters Martha and husband Jimmy Perkins of Jellico and Gail...

Hazel Oretha (Orick) Phillips

Hazel Oretha (Orick) Phillips

Oct 29, 2017

Hazel Oretha (Orick) Phillips, age 85 of Caryville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 29th, 2017 at the LaFollette Health and Rehab Center. She was born February 6th, 1932 in LaFollette to the late Samuel Harrison and Nanny Mae Comer Orick. Hazel was a member of Bruce Gap Holiness Church, where she loved...

Evelyn (Daugherty) Ivey

Evelyn (Daugherty) Ivey

Oct 24, 2017

Evelyn Ivey, age 82 of Jacksboro departed this life Tuesday, October 24, 2017.  She was a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church.  Evelyn enjoyed her flowers, going to yard sales, and her cats.

She is preceded in death by parents Everette & Mary (Cooper) Daugherty.

She is survived by husband of 49 years,...

James Mitchell Housley

James Mitchell Housley

Oct 20, 2017

James Mitchell Housley, age 57, of LaFollette passed away on Friday October 20, 2017. He was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Housley enjoyed woodworking and reading. Preceded in death by parents  Hershel and Mary Ruth Moser Housley, brothers Ernest Housley and Michael Housley. Survived by brothers Mark Housley of LaFollette, Matthew Housley of Jacksboro,  Timothy Housley of...

Charles Russ Martin Jr.

Charles Russ Martin Jr.

Oct 20, 2017

Charles Russ Martin Jr. age 64, of Lafollette passed away on Friday October 20, 2017. He was of the Baptist Faith and he enjoyed reading. Charles was a U.S. Army and Navy Veteran. Preceded in death by father Charles Russ Martin Sr. Survived by mother Mildred (Polly) Martin of LaFollette, daughter Kristen Coley of Roane County, brother...

Lois A. (Matlock) Johnson

Lois A. (Matlock) Johnson

Oct 19, 2017

Lois A. Johnson, age 95 of LaFollette went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 19, 2017.  She was a devoted member of Coolidge First Baptist Church where she faithfully attended.  Lois enjoyed quilting, cooking, reading her Bible, and Christian Literature.  She also loved to spend time with friends and family.

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Foble Faye (Spencer) Caudill

Foble Faye (Spencer) Caudill

Oct 18, 2017

CAUDILL, Foble "Faye", age 78 of Lafollette, Tennessee and Huber Heights, Ohio, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Faye is preceded in death by her parents Kelman and Eliza(Gilbert)Spencer, brothers A.C. and Coy Spencer, sister Alma(Spencer)Smith; along with her beloved cat "Lulu", the smartest cat in the world! Faye is survived...

Brian Schmidlin

Brian Schmidlin

Oct 18, 2017

Brian Christopher Schmidlin, age 65 of Caryville passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017.  He was of the Catholic faith.  Brain enjoyed fixing video games, playing pool, working Sudoku puzzles, working with electronics, and reading.

He is preceded in death by parents Emile Leon Jr. & Joyce (Osborne) Schmidlin; brother David William Schmidlin; aunts Carolyn L....

Robert Stuart Hubner

Robert Stuart Hubner

Oct 16, 2017

Robert Stuart Hubner, age 85, of South Daytona Beach, Florida passed away on Monday October 16, 2017. He was of the Catholic Faith, Mr. Hubner loved fishing, reading, watching older movies, going to Disney World, and calling his wife Honey Pot. Mr. Hubner is preceded in death by son John Stuart Hubner, parents Robert and Dovie Stuart...

Johnny Wayne Wilson

Johnny Wayne Wilson

Sep 21, 2017

Johnny Wayne Wilson, age 60 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 at his home.  He attended Alder Springs Baptist Church.  Mr. Wilson enjoyed the outdoors and his animals, especially his horses.

He is preceded in death by Friend and Mother of his children, Kay Wilson and wife Betty Sue Wilson; Mother Mary E....

Margaret Phyllis Trosper

Margaret Phyllis Trosper

Sep 18, 2017

Margaret Phyllis Trosper, age 75 of LaFollette passed away Monday, September 18, 2017.  She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.  Margaretenjoyed gardening, flowers, canning, and raising her grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by husband Ralph D. Trosper Sr; parents Fred & Sarah (West) Phillips; brothers Hoyle Crabtree, Norman Lee Crabtree, Ralph Claborn, Gib...

Robin Janelle Daugherty

Robin Janelle Daugherty

Sep 18, 2017

Robin Janelle Daugherty, age 56, of East Bernstadt, Kentucky, formerly of LaFollette, departed this life on September 18th, 2017 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. She was of the Baptist faith. Robin was a very loving mother who enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by father...

Jackie Smallwood

Jackie Smallwood

Sep 13, 2017

Jackie Smallwood, age 59 of Caryville departed this life Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at U.T. Medical Center.  He was born November 16, 1957.  Jackie was of the Church of Holiness faith.  He loved fishing, listening to music, and spending time with his family especially his dog, Skippy.

He is preceded in death by...

Venia (Walden) Kirby

Venia (Walden) Kirby

Sep 13, 2017

Venia (Walden) Kirby, age 75 of Jacksboro departed this life Wednesday, September 13, 2017.   She was a member of House of Prayer & Praise church. Venia enjoyed going to garage sales and talking on the phone with family & friends.

She is preceded in death by husband Luther V. Kirby; parents Chris & Rosa (Smiddy)...

Joan (Hutson) Hatmaker

Joan (Hutson) Hatmaker

Sep 7, 2017

Joan Hatmaker, age 63 of Knoxville, formerly of LaFollette passed away Thursday, September 7, 2017.  She was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church in Knoxville. Joan enjoyed going to the beach and U.T. football games.  She also loved spending time with her family and spoiling her grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by father...

Wayne Freeman

Wayne Freeman

Sep 7, 2017

Rev. Wayne Freeman, age 64 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 7, 2017.  He was a member of the Shield of Faith Community Church.  Wayne enjoyed fishing, tinkering, and telling stories.

He is preceded in death by wife Mary Ruth Freeman; parents John & Louise (Lawson) Freeman.

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Sueann Bell (York) Wallace

Sueann Bell (York) Wallace

Sep 4, 2017

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SueAnn Bell Wallace, age 39 of LaFollette passed away Monday, September 4, 2017.  She was of the Baptist faith.  SueAnn enjoyed playing bingo, and having her nails painted.  She loved her dog, Sissy.

She is preceded in death by father Murphy York; brother LeRoy York, nephew Michael...

Betty Sue (Ivey) Baird

Betty Sue (Ivey) Baird

Sep 3, 2017

Betty Sue Baird, age 59 of LaFollette departed this life Sunday, September 03, 2017.  She was a very loving wife, daughter, mother, and grandmother.  Betty enjoyed her grandchildren more than anything in this world.

She is preceded in death by father Arzo Ivey; First husband Ralph Marcum Sr; 2 infant daughters; brothers Delone...

Sharlene (Brooks) Jones

Sharlene (Brooks) Jones

Sep 1, 2017

Sharlene Jones, age 84 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord Friday, September 1, 2017.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother that enjoyed going to church and spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by husband Elmer Jones; sons Ray, Bobby, & Paul...

Larry Lynn Edwards

Larry Lynn Edwards

Sep 1, 2017

Larry Lynn Edwards, age 63 of LaFollette passed away Friday, September 1, 2017.  He was a member of Midway Baptist Church.  Larry enjoyed motorcycles, working, and spending time with his friends.

He is preceded in death by father John E. Edwards; uncle Randall Edwards; aunts, Katherine Irwin and Peggy Chinn.

He is survived...

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