Obituaries

Feb 14, 2017

Phyllis Boyce, age 73 of LaFollette, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at her residence. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Phyllis is preceded in death by her parents, John and Ella Parks; husband, Alfred William Boyce III; daughter, Elizabeth Bannert; grandson, Justin Bannert; brothers, David, Doyle, and Donnie Parks....

Feb 7, 2017

Arline Welch McGhee, age 80 of Jacksboro, went peacefully home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 7th, 2017.  Arline was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Don McGhee, grandson Steven Thornton and parents Arlie and Lorene Yoakum Welch.  Arline is survived by daughters Donna Thornton (Larry), Brenda McGhee and Kay Rippy (Terry),...

Feb 6, 2017

Boyd P. Sliger (Paul) passed away February 6 at his home in Caryville after a battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome.  He was 83.  Paul was born in Athens, TN., and attended McMinn County High School.

After serving in the Air Force during the Korean War, Paul attended the University of Tennessee and obtained a degree in...

Feb 6, 2017

Eleanor Jane King, age 75 of Duff passed away Monday, February 6, 2017.

She is preceded in death by parents Harvey Lee and Allie Fair (Chadwell) Huddleston; brothers Robert, Lowell, Paul, and Harold Huddleston; sisters Agnes Hudson, Geraldine Cain, and Freda Lawson.

She is survived by daughters Edwina Huddleston of LaFollette, Michelle (Gary)...

Feb 5, 2017

Alvin Ledford will be cremated and no services are planned at this time.

Feb 4, 2017

Eric Steven Robbins Gibson, age 40 passed away Saturday, February 04, 2017.  He loved fishing, hunting, camping, and anything outdoors.  Eric was loved by many people.

He is preceded in death by father Wayne Gibson.

He is survived by wife Martha Robbins of LaFollette; mother Dean Gibson of LaFollette; grandmother Agnes Gibson of...

Feb 2, 2017

Sallie Jane Harness, age 93 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017.  She is of the Baptist faith and the oldest member of the Red Ash Baptist Church.  Sallie loved sewing, working puzzles, cooking, and enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids.

She is preceded in death by husband Leamon Harness; brothers,...

Jan 24, 2017

Mary Lou Marlow, age 82 of Jacksboro passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017.  She was a member of the Beech Grove Baptist Church.  Mary enjoyed painting, sewing, and spending time with her family, especially her grandkids.

She is preceded in death by parents Jasper and Ruby (Fields) Oakes; daughter-in-law Vivian Marlow; brothers Charles, Fred, and...

Jan 23, 2017

Glenn Ray Williamson, age 62 departed this life Monday, January 23, 2017.  He was of the Baptist faith.  Glenn was a very loving husband of forty-two years, loving father, and grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.  He also loved to hunt, fish, and spending time outdoors.

He is preceded in...

Jan 21, 2017

Pauline K. Matlock, age 80 of LaFollette, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Physicians Regional Medical Center. She was born January 4, 1937 in LaFollette to the late Haggard and Ruby Lumpkins King. Pauline was a member of Long Hollow Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling, watching sports, and spending time with family and friends especially...

Jan 18, 2017

Dallas Edward Russell, age 79, of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday January 18, 2017. He was born to the late Clifford and Tennessee Nelson Russell on March 13, 1937. Mr. Russell was of the Baptist Faith, he enjoyed fishing, gardening, hunting, and anything outdoors, spending time with his family and friends especially...

Jan 18, 2017

Mary Oakes, age 76, of LaFollette passed away on Wednesday January 18, 2017. She was of the Baptist Faith. Mrs. Oakes was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  She enjoyed reading, getting out in nature, and spending time with her family and friends.

Preceded in death by parents, Fred and Rosea (June Carter)...

Jan 17, 2017

John V. Hatmaker, age 91 of Englewood, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and Navy. John had retired from Lazarus with more than 40 years of service. He was a member of Meadowdale Baptist Church, the Masonic Lodge and the Antioch Shrine. John was also an avid bowler....

Jan 17, 2017

Abraham Lincoln Coleman Jr., age 85 of LaFollette left to go be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, January 17, 2017.  He loved attending church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where he was an active member for 59 years.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great-great grandfather that enjoyed spending time...

Jan 14, 2017

Ernest Eldon Ward, age 81 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 14, 2017. He was born February 7, 1935 in Campbell County to the late Robey and Maudie McGhee Ward. Ernest was a member of Round Rock Baptist Church and a mason with Caryville Lodge F & AM #665. He enjoyed...

Jan 12, 2017

Elizabeth Ann Williams, age 76 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, January 12, 2016.  She was of the Baptist Faith.  She enjoyed fish aquariums, flowers, her pets, the beach, and spending time with her family.

She is preceded in death by parents Roscoe and Gladys (Norman) Harmon; and son Brian Keith Williams.

She is...

Jan 11, 2017

At Wanda's request, she will be cremated and no services are planned.

Jan 10, 2017

Rev. William M. "Bill" Hicks, age 80 passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Tennova Medical Center.

He is survived by wife Iris Jean Hicks of 62 years; son and daughter-in-law Mike and Debbie Hicks; daughters Pam Keathley, Dawn Maddox, Freda Bowling, and Valerie Ayers; 10 grandsons, 4 granddaughters, 15 great grandchildren,...

Jan 9, 2017

Ronald Lee Blankenship, age 65, of Jacksboro passed away Monday January 9, 2017 at his house surrounded by family. Ron was a loving husband, father, and papa.  He was of the Baptist Faith. Ron loved NASCAR, football and riding buggies in the mountains. He was a lifelong mechanic and fulfilled his dreams of owning his own business,...

Jan 6, 2017

At his request, he will be cremated. Memorial Services will be announced later.