Obituaries

Apr 3, 2017

Mr. James H. Trammell, age 72, of Crossville, passed away April 3, 2017 at his residence. Funeral service will be held at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at the Adams Brown Service Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Bobby Austin & Bro. Ballard Boone Sweeney will officiate services. Visitation will be held prior to the service on Wednesday...

Apr 1, 2017

Casper Dunn age 51 of LaFollette, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2017. He was born May 27, 1965 in LaFollette to the late Cas and Alice Marlow Leach. Casper enjoyed helping people and being involved with the Habitat for Humanity and the LaFollette  Housing Authority.

Casper is survived by sister, Tilda Kirby...

Mar 29, 2017

Agnes Juanita Gibson, age 91 of LaFollette was born September 25, 1925.  Surrounded by her family, Agnes went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at her residence.  She was of the Baptist faith.  Agnes loved cooking, canning, gardening, and spending time with her family, whom she loved dearly.

She is preceded...

Mar 27, 2017

Dale Southerland, age 68 of Caryville passed away Monday, March 27, 2017.  He loved tinkering, writing poetry, playing the harmonica, and working with his hands. Dale was a Vietnam Veteran.

He is preceded in death by parents Roy and Lena (Spicer) Southerland; son Dale Southerland Jr.

He is survived by wife Margaret Southerland;...

Mar 25, 2017

Margaret Burress, age 71 of Dunkirk, Indiana went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 25, 2017. She was a very loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and sister that enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  Margaret loved to crochet and work word puzzles.  She also enjoyed swimming, and going to yard sales....

Mar 25, 2017

Hascue James Hatmaker, age 94 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Saturday March 25, 2017. He was a member of Grantsboro Baptist Church, Mr. Hatmaker was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather that loved spending time with his grandchildren, listening to them sing..

Preceded in death by...

Mar 24, 2017

Rita Kay Smiddy, age 49 of Moscow, Ohio, formerly of LaFollette, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 24, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  She was born on November 13, 1967 in LaFollette, Tennessee.

Rita is preceded in death by grandparents Bessie Carroll, John P. and Lily Vireda Jones.

Rita...

Mar 23, 2017

Arrangements are incomplete at this time for Mary Rose Simpson-Neal  and will be announced later by Martin Wilson Funeral Home "Where Families Matter Most"

Mar 23, 2017

Anneliese Reese Goins, age 70 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 23, 2017.  She attended Stanfield Church of God.  Anneliese was a very loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, going to church, working in her garden, and working in her flower garden.

She...

Mar 23, 2017

Henry Ann Douthitt, age 80 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017.  She was a Church of God member.  Henry Ann enjoyed flowers, arts & crafts, fishing, flea markets, gospel music, and bluegrass music.

She is preceded in death by parents Henry and Lela (Cantrell) Huckby; sister BettyIsley.

She is survived by...

Mar 23, 2017

Cora Loomis, age 69 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017.  She was of the Baptist faith.  Cora loved painting, remolding her home, sewing, and spending time with her grandbabies.

She is preceded in death by her parents James and Minnie (McBee) Grodeman; sister Wilma Faye Nelson.

She is survived by husband...

Mar 22, 2017

Ruth Stittums, age 94 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017.  She was born in Oliver Springs, Tennessee, but lived most of her life in LaFollette.    She was a member of Wynn Community Church, where she taught Sunday school and served as Church Secretary for many years.  Ruth loved the Lord, and enjoyed helping others.

Mar 22, 2017

Raymond Ledford, age 75 of Lafollette passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017.

He is preceded in death by parents Robert Lee and Edith Nancy (Heatherly) Ledford; brothers Ernest, Johnny, and Alvin Ledford; sisters Marie Hinkles, Annie Faye Collins, and Flossie Harrison.

He is survived by son Michael Ledford; daughter Bonnie Ledford; brother Danny...

Mar 20, 2017

Helen Rose McGhee, age 83 of Caryville passed away Monday, March 20, 2017.  She was of the Baptist faith.  She attended Beech Fork Baptist Church.  Helen enjoyed gardening, flowers, cooking, and shopping.

She is preceded in death by husband Odis McGhee; parents Earl and Flossie (Wright) Washam; brothers Denny and Bobby Washam; sisters Dean Phillips,...

Mar 19, 2017

Jason Smith age 31 of LaFollette passed away on Saturday, March 19th, 2017. He was born October 24, 1985 to the late Freddy and Geneva Smith. Jason enjoyed fishing, anything outdoors, and spending time with family. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by an infant child.

Jason is survived by son,...

Mar 17, 2017

Esta P. Ridenour, 99, of Plainfield, formerly of La Follette, TN, passed away March 17, 2017. She was born October 13, 1917 to the late James and Mary (Johnson) Cooper in Coal Creek, TN. She was a homemaker. She was a Avon Representative and a member of the President's Club. She was a member of Westview Baptist...

Mar 12, 2017

Mary Ruth (Bolinger) Wilson born January 31, 1936 in LaFollette TN. Mary Ruth lived her life devoted to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mary Ruth graduated from LaFollette High School, where she then attended and graduated from Knoxville Business College with Administrative Service Skills.  Mary Ruth pursued a career in Civil Services with the United States...

Mar 11, 2017

John Stout Jr., age 91 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017.  He attended Church of Christ in Jacksboro. John loved worshipping, reading his Bible, caring for his family, building homes, woodworking, gardening, and mowing.  He also enjoyed watching Vols basketball and football.

He is preceded in death by his precious wife of 68...

Mar 10, 2017

Mildred Lucille "Mickey" Johnson, age 85, of LaFollette went to her Heavenly home on Friday March 10, 2017. She was born to the late Belle and Harrison McCulley.  Mrs. Johnson was of the Baptist Faith and  she loved watching westerns, gardening, flowers, sewing and shopping.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...

Mar 8, 2017

Bobby Foust, age 67 of Jacksboro departed this life Wednesday, March 8, 2017.  He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church.  Bobby enjoyed life and spending time with his family.

He is preceded in death by companion of 23 years, Lily Swafford; father Bernard Foust....