Obituaries

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...

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.