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LaFollette, TN Obituaries
Gary Reynolds
Aug 30, 2017
Gary Reynolds, age 65 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017. He attended Stanfield Church of God. Gary enjoyed four-wheeling, gardening, and spending time with his family. He also loved spending time with his friends at Creekside Market.
He is preceded in death by parents Daniel and Annie Reynolds; brother William L.C. Reynolds; sister...
Michael (Mike) Robert Kitts
Aug 29, 2017
Michael Robert Kitts, age 70 of Jacksboro passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017. He attended West LaFollette Baptist Church. Michael enjoyed watching boxing and spending time with his family. He was a hard-working simple man that loved cutting up, joking with people, and buying silly hats he would wear.
He is preceded in death by...
Raymond Richard Adkins
Aug 29, 2017
Raymond Adkins, age 81 departed this life Tuesday, August 29, 2017.
He is preceded in death by wife Barbara Grace Adkins; parents Fred and Amy (Kimberlin) Adkins; brothers Walter, Chester, and Lester Adkins; sister Brenda Adkins.
He is survived by sons James Adkins & wife Julie of Seymour, TN, Robert Adkins & wife...
Jay Darren Murray
Aug 28, 2017
Mr. Jay Darren Murray age 53 of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Monday, August 28, 2017 at his home. He was born November 17, 1963 in Williamsburg, Kentucky.
Jay is preceded in death by: Father: Rev. James Cecil "J.C." Murray He is survived by: Mother: Vivian Weaver Murray Sister: Vijaya Morton & husband Ed Sons:Jason Murray...
Hugh Carlton Boshears
Aug 24, 2017
Hugh Carlton Boshears, age 79 of Caryville, surrounded by his loving family, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017. He loved camping, fishing, spending time with his family & his many friends. Hugh was loved by all.
He is preceded in death by parents Hurley & Nellie (Rains) Boshears; brothers Oddlee Bunch, Floyd Boshears,...
Vicki (Johnson) Hartzell
Aug 23, 2017
Vicki Johnson Hartzell, age 56 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at her residence. She enjoyed boating, flowers, fishing, being on the lake, and spending time with her family.
She is preceded in death by father Donald E. Johnson.
She is survived by husband Robert A. Hartzell Jr. of LaFollette; mother...
Ancil Lee Ward
Aug 21, 2017
Ancil Lee Ward, age 74 of Jacksboro passed away Monday, August 21, 2017. He was of the Baptist faith. Ancil Loved to fish, working, and spending time with his family.
He is preceded in death by son Onva Ward; parents Jess and Ofa (Risden) Ward; grandson Michael Lee Ward; brothers Robert, J.L., and John Lee...
Edna Mary (Pierce) Ashley
Aug 21, 2017
Edna Mary Ashley, age 78 of LaFollette passed away on Monday, August 21, 2017 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville. Edna loved gardening, cooking and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Edna worked at the Diner for 10 plus years.
Preceded in death by Parents David and Easter Pierce, 1st husband Hubert Ashley...
Willie Cecil Davis
Aug 20, 2017
Willie Cecil Davis, born March 6, 1947 went home to be with the Lord and family on August 20, 2017 at U.T. Medical Center. Willie was an avid fisherman, he especially loved fishing with Little Sis Rosetta. He also loved playing with his dog "Braveheart" and working around his home.
He is preceded in death...
Shirley Faye (Russell) Scott
Aug 16, 2017
Shirley Faye Scott, age 64 of Jacksboro departed this life on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. She attended New Life Ministry Center. Shirley was a very loving wife of 43 years. Her passion was her family and her career. She was a very giving, selfless, and caring person that...
Zeke Fox
Aug 10, 2017
There is no services planned for Baby Zeke Fox.
Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home "Where Families Matter Most"
Melanie A. (Pierce) Wasberg
Aug 10, 2017
Melanie A. Wasberg, age 44 of Jacksboro passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017. She enjoyed watching movies, sitting on her porch, clearance shopping, and telling jokes. Melanie loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her daughter Brittany, whom she loved very much.
She is preceded in death by parents Earl and Alice Imogene...
Nila Charlette (Leach) Russell
Aug 9, 2017
Nila Charlette Russell, age 72 of Speedwell went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 9, 2017. She was of the Baptist faith. Nila was a very loving Mother, and grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved going to church and cooking for her family.
She is preceded...
Edna Gillum Overton
Aug 9, 2017
Edna Gillum Overton of Dayton, TN., formerly of LaFollette, departed this world for her heavenly home Wednesday, August 9, 2017. She was born in Pineville, KY and moved to LaFollette at an early age. She was a member of High Street Baptist Church, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. Preceded in death by husband...
Zachary Scott Dick
Aug 7, 2017
Zachery Scott Dick, age 53 of Speedwell passed away Monday, August 7, 2017. He was of the Baptist faith. Scott enjoyed farming, riding in the mountains, cutting grass, fishing, and just loved life in general.
He is preceded in death by brother Tony Dick; grandparents Charlie and Lucille Stagnolia.
He is survived by...
Ralph Maiden
Jul 30, 2017
Ralph Maiden, age 59 of Jacksboro, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, July 30, 2017. He was a very loving father and brother. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, working on old cars, and fishing.
He is preceded in death by parents Gilbert Lee and Myrtle King...
Johnny E. "Bob" Adkins
Jul 27, 2017
Johnny E. "Bob" Adkins, 74 of Reynoldsburg, Ohio passed away Thursday, July 27th 2017 at home with hospice care. He was a graduate of LaFollette High school, US Army veteran and retiree of Western Electric in Columbus, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents Anna Mae and William, step-father MJ Cartwright, and father in law...
Marcella Reed
Jul 24, 2017
Marcella (Boshears) Reed, age 73, passed away at home on Monday, July 24, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Throughout her brief yet brave battle with lung cancer, she never lost her sense of humor, brilliant smile or loving nature. She loved gameshows, UT Football and spending time with her family.
Marcella was born Nov...
Michelle Eve (Rigney) Marlow
Jul 23, 2017
Michelle E. Rigney Marlow, born July 7, 1981 of Jellico passed July 23, 2017.
She is preceded in death by son Brentley Marlow Caddell; sister Wendy Foust Perkins; Dad Brian Rigney; Grandpa Elzo Foust; 2 very special cousins Kristy Mefford and Brittany Foust.
She is survived by her 8 children: Nikita, Jessica, Katie,...
Tabitha Lynn Shelton
Jul 23, 2017
Tabitha Lynn Shelton, age 38 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord Sunday,
July 23, 2017. She was of the Church of God Faith. Tabitha enjoyed making bead necklaces, spending time with her family & friends, fishing, and listening to music.
She is preceded in death by grandparents Loyd Elbert &...
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