Obituaries

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....

Mar 6, 2017

Shields Worth Richardson, age 90 of LaFollette passed away Monday, March 6, 2017.  He enjoyed his dog, Bo, and loved gardening. He was an Army Veteran, who served his country in WWII.

He is preceded in death by daughter Shelia Richardson; parents Lee Roy and Hattie (Gaylor) Richardson; 1 great granddaughter; brothers Judson, John Calvin,...

Mar 3, 2017

Patsy Ruth (Parrott) King, age 84, of Oak Ridge passed away on Friday March 3, 2017 at her home.  She was a faithful member of Midway Baptist Church for many years, Mrs. King was a loving mother, who loved everyone especially her grandchildren.

Preceded in death by  parents Andrew Parrott and Nellie Carr Parrott,  first...

Feb 28, 2017

After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Patricia Sue Byrge age 66 went home to be with the Lord Tuesday February 28, 2017 at Parkwest Medical Center.

She enjoyed camping, singing in church with her family, and spending time with family and friends.  She was a member of Cherry Bottom Baptist Church of Caryville....

Feb 19, 2017

Rolf Peter Segerberg, age 48 of Jacksboro passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017.  He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.  Rolf enjoyed fly fishing, hunting, playing the guitar, and working on cars.  He also loved spending time with his family, especially his daughters.

He is survived by his wife, Angela...

Feb 18, 2017

Granvil Milford "Sandy" Day, age 56 of LaFollette, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Physician's Regional Medical Center of Knoxville. He was born January 4, 1961 in Jellico to the late James Milford and Willis Dean Irvin Day. Sandy enjoyed playing his guitar, digging for arrowheads, and spending time with his family. In addition to...

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,...