Obituaries

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

May 6, 2017

Donald Ray Pilkey, age 57 of Caryville passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017.  He was a member of New Cannan Baptist Church.  Donnie enjoyed anything outside, fishing, hunting, and woodworking.  He also loved spending time with his family, whom he loved very much.

He is preceded in death by father Ray Jackson Pilkey.

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May 1, 2017

John Brown, age 61 of LaFollette departed this life on Monday, May 1, 2017.  He was a loving brother that enjoyed singing on the radio, and in the church.

He is preceded in death by parents Charles and Lillian (Teague) Brown; brothers Jimmy and Charles Brown; sisters Lynn Kate Brown, Evelyn Brown, and Mary Brown....

Apr 29, 2017

Emagean Pierce, age 84, of LaFollette, passed away peacefully on April 29th, at LaFollette Health & Rehabilitation.  Emagean was of the Baptist faith and attended faithfully throughout her life while living in Tennessee, Ohio, and Michigan.  Emagean was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Pierce with whom she was married to for 48 years before his...

Apr 28, 2017

Estel Rex Mays, age 85, of Jacksboro went home to be with the Lord on Friday April 28, 2017. He was a member of Lake View Baptist Church, Mr. Mays  was a very loving husband, father, grandfather that enjoyed going to church and spending time with his family and friends and his dogs, he also loved to...

Apr 25, 2017

Carlos L. Melton, age 64 of Duff passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017.  He was born on July 25, 1952 to the late Logan and Jessie Melton.  Carlos enjoyed driving trucks, collecting guns, and enjoyed spending time with his grandson.  He also enjoyed fishing with his son, Luke.

He is survived by two brothers Johnny...

Apr 21, 2017

Anthony Lloyd, age 43 of LaFollette passed away Friday, April 21, 2017.  He enjoyed working on cars.

He is preceded in death by father Thomas Lloyd Sr.; mother Linda Demzea; brother Robert "Gordo" Lloyd

He is survived by daughters Renee Lloyd and McKenzie Lloyd, both of LaFollette; brothers Tommy Lloyd and wife Sandy,...

Apr 21, 2017

Joan Ellen (Walls) Heatherly, age 57 of Jacksboro passed away Friday, April 21, 2017.  She attended Duff Baptist Church.  Joan enjoyed cooking, sewing, antiques, spending time with her family, and going to church.

She is preceded in death by father William Walls; step father Clarence Parrott; sister Judy Lee Claiborne.

She is survived...

Apr 21, 2017

Joan Hill, age 80, of LaFollette, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2017, at the same home she shared for over 60 years with her childhood sweetheart and husband, O.D.  Joan was a member of Alder Springs Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by her father, William McCarty; mother, Janie McCarty Kitts; and brothers Daniel...

Apr 20, 2017

William "Gary" Rogers, age 71 passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017.  He was of the Baptist faith.  Gary enjoyed wood working, hunting, fishing, spending time with his grandchildren, and his cat, Rosie.  Gary was retired from AT&T, and he was an Army Vietnam Veteran.

He is preceded in death by wife Wanda Rogers; parents William...

Apr 18, 2017

Alma J. Smith, age 85 of LaFollette, TN., passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at North Knoxville Medical Center.

She was born October 25, 1931 in Breathitt County, KY., the oldest daughter of Kelman and Eliza (Gilbert) Spencer.

She grew up around the communities of Old Buck Creek and Shoulderblade, attended a one-room...

Apr 17, 2017

Bobbie "Bob" Fraley, age 72 of Jacksboro, surrounded by family and friends went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 17, 2017.  He was of the Baptist faith and attended Charity Worship Center.  He was a loving husband of 52 years, a loving father, grandfather, great-great grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family.  Bob...

Apr 13, 2017

Evelyn Louise Fitzwater, age 100 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017.  She was a member of Fundamental Missionary Baptist Church.  She loved sewing quilts.  Evelyn was a great cook and fed everyone that would come by to visit.  She also loved her family, friends, and her church family.

She is preceded in death...

Apr 8, 2017

Cristina Cayla Miracle, age 27 of Lafollette, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017 in Broward County, Florida.

Cristina is survived by her mother, Mary Miracle Parrott;  father, Michael Miracle; her sons, Elijah and Sebastian; her sisters, Melissa Harsh Smith (Ron), Myranda Harsh, Mikayla Miracle; grandfather, Oscar Miracle; nephew, Armony Dunn; and niece, Kady Smith.

Apr 8, 2017

Earl "Eddie" Evans, age 81 of White Oak passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017.  He enjoyed hunting, gardening, and spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.  Eddie was a retired coal miner.

He is preceded in death by parents John and Roxie (King) Evans; grandson Colby Webb; step daughter Mary Womble; sisters Artie, Vada,...

Apr 4, 2017

Brenda Faye Wilson, age 70 of Caryville passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017.  She attended Zion Assembly Church of God.  Brenda loved spending time with her family.  She is preceded in death by father Fisher Daugherty.

She is survived by sons Michael Daugherty of Mt. Juliet, and Russell Daugherty of Caryville; mother Deene Daugherty of...