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LaFollette, TN Obituaries

Shirley Lavada (Walden) Hatmaker

Shirley Lavada (Walden) Hatmaker

Jun 23, 2017

Shirley Hatmaker, age 78 of Duff went home to be with the Lord Friday, June 23, 2017.  She was a member of the Sled Creek Holiness Church.  Shirley was a loving wife of 56 years, a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and sister-in-law that loved spending time with her family.  She enjoyed quilting and working in...

Isham E. Brown

Isham E. Brown

Jun 21, 2017

Isham Brown was born September 18, 1921 at home in Demory, LaFollette, TN to Nancy Sharp Brown and Foster Brown. He had 1 older brother, Charlie and 1 living older sister, May. His sister Lola had died during the flu epidemic in October 1918. Following Isham, three sisters, Sue, Josie, and Edna Jane, plus one brother, James...

Odessia (Carroll) Brown

Odessia (Carroll) Brown

Jun 18, 2017

. Odessia Carroll Brown, age 92 of LaFollette passed away suddenly Sunday, June 18, 2017 at LaFollette Medical Center.  She was a lifelong member of West LaFollette Baptist Church.  Odessia enjoyed growing her flowers, quilting for her family, and watching the humming birds outside her window.   She was a loving mother and proud of her children, grandchildren,...

Jack Prater

Jack Prater

Jun 17, 2017

Jack Prater, 78 of Monroe, GA., formerly of LaFollette, TN went home to be with his Lord Jesus on June 17th, 2017. He was born on October 12, 1938 to Roy and Ethel Prater. He is survived by his devoted wife of 21 years, Beverly Prater, his loving daughter Amanda Prater Shiflett, and loving son-in-law and friend,...

Carson Prewitt Hall

Carson Prewitt Hall

Jun 15, 2017

Carson Prewitt Hall, age 48 of Speedwell, passed away on June 15, 2017 in Clintwood, Virginia. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and spending time with his kids. He is preceded in death by his father, Everette Hall.

Carson is survived by Wife, Billie Lemarr Hall of Speedwell; mother, Dorothy Hall Norris of Oneida; children, Sarah...

Shelia A. (Naylor) Underwood

Shelia A. (Naylor) Underwood

Jun 14, 2017

Sheila Underwood, age 73 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017.  She attended Jacksboro United Methodist Church.  Sheila enjoyed crafts and baking.

She is preceded in death by parents John and Emma (Applegate) Naylor; brother Jack Naylor; sister Lynn Olsen.

She is survived by husband of 40 years John A. Underwood lll...

William Whitehead

William Whitehead

Jun 13, 2017

William Whitehead, age 90 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 13, 2017.  He was of the Baptist faith and was a loving husband of 66 years, loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  He enjoyed spending time with his family.  William was in the alumni association of UK and a retired employee...

Tommy Lee Moser

Tommy Lee Moser

Jun 12, 2017

Tommy Lee Moser, age 64 of Caryville went home to be with the Lord Monday, June 12, 2017.  He was of the Baptist faith and attended Shield of Faith Church. He was a very loving father, grandfather and best biggest brother.  Tommy enjoyed spending time with his family, going to church, and riding his 4-wheeler in the...

Esther (Vanover) Albertini

Esther (Vanover) Albertini

Jun 12, 2017

Our beloved Mother, Esther Albertini, age 101, of Bardstown, Kentucky that we loved so much departed this world Monday, June 12, 2017.  The most important times of her life was spending time with her family, her home, taking care of her garden, flowers, cooking, and always making sure her house was clean.  Esther enjoyed traveling anytime anybody...

Eleanor (Robbins) Wilson

Eleanor (Robbins) Wilson

Jun 12, 2017

Eleanor Wilson, age 82 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord Monday, June 12, 2016.  She was a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church.  Eleanor was a loving wife, grandmother, and great-grandmother who enjoyed going to church.  She also loved spending time with her family and friends.

She is preceded in death by...

Bill Martin

Bill Martin

Jun 8, 2017

Bill Martin, age 85 of Jacksboro, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017.  He was Church of God Faith. Bill loved working in his yard, listening to music and singing. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from General Motors. Bill loved spending time with the love of his life, whom he has been married to for...

David Lynn Turner

David Lynn Turner

Jun 8, 2017

David Lynn Turner, age 69 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord Thursday, June 8, 2017.  He was of the Baptist faith and attended West LaFollette Church.  He was a loving husband of 49 years, father, and grandfather.  David enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is preceded in death by parents Earl...

Dorothy Azilee Marlow

Dorothy Azilee Marlow

Jun 4, 2017

Dorothy Azilee Marlow, age 88 of Rocky Top, formally of Powell passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017.  Lee was a beautician for several years and owned Lakewood Beauty Shop in Powell.

She is preceded in death by parents Martha and James Marlow; sisters Geneva Milton and Ruby Marsh; brother Willie Marlow. She leaves behind many...

Ethel Mae (Macdonald) Defalco

Ethel Mae (Macdonald) Defalco

May 28, 2017

Ethel Mae DeFalco, age 96 of LaFollette, passed away on Sunday May 28th, 2017.

At the request of Ethel Mae DeFalco, she will be cremated and no services are planned at this time.

Arrangements are made by Martin Wilson Funeral Home " Where Families Matter Most "

Bill A. Rutherford Sr.

Bill A. Rutherford Sr.

May 20, 2017

Bill A. Rutherford Sr. age 72 of Jacksboro, entered the gates of Heaven on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Parkwest Medical Center. Bill was born June 1, 1944 in Caryville to the late James and Viola Smith Rutherford. He was a U.S. Army veteran, who served his country proudly. Bill was a steward and very active member...

Barbara (Brown) Rudbal

Barbara (Brown) Rudbal

May 18, 2017

Barbara Brown Rudbal, age 75 of Jacksboro passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017.  She enjoyed going to the beach, spending time with her family, especially her grandkids.  She also loved working the concession stands at baseball & softball games, and was an avid reader.

She is preceded in death by parents Claude and Arletta (Leach)...

Devery Dagley

Devery Dagley

May 15, 2017

Devery Dagley, age 57 of LaFollette passed away Monday, May 15, 2017.  He enjoyed fishing, reading, history, watching Tennessee football, and spending time with his grandchildren. Devery owned and operated Electric Motors Company.

He is preceded in death by his parents Beuford and Delsie (Cooper) Dagley.

He is survived by his wife of...

Leonard "Jan" Daugherty

Leonard "Jan" Daugherty

May 14, 2017

Leonard "Jan" Daugherty, age 77 passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017.

Visitation will be 6-8 PM Wednesday, May 17, 2017 in the chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home.  Funeral Service will be 2 PM Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Indian Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Glenn McNeeley officiating followed by the interment in Indian Creek...

Norma Jean (Phillips) Lester

Norma Jean (Phillips) Lester

May 8, 2017

Norma Jean Lester, age 79 of Jacksboro passed away Monday, May 8, 2017.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother who loved her family dearly. Norma enjoyed watching the lady Vols basketball team play, and loved being involved with her grandchildren and great grandchildren's sports.  She also loved gardening.

She is preceded in...

Robert Calvin Dykes

Robert Calvin Dykes

May 6, 2017

Robert Calvin Dykes, age 77 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017.  He was a member of the Evangelistic Center of Clinton, TN.  Robert was a man whose love for God and singing gospel music was unsurpassed.  He sang with The Glory Land Boys, and his family since the 1970's.  His love for his family was...

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