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Joel Anthony Gibson

Joel Anthony Gibson

May 5, 2016

Reverend Gibson, born October 8, 1955, passed away May Joel "Anthony" 5, 2016. In his passing he joined his sweetheart of 34yrs, Vicki D. Gibson (Lowe). Anthony was also predeceased by his parents, Loyd and LaVaughn Gibson and father-in-law, Henry Lowe. He leaves behind two daughters, Amy (Douglas) Schmit and Andrea (Dewayne) Smith and three grandchildren, Dakota A. Gibson,...

Roscoe Thompson

Roscoe Thompson

May 4, 2016

Roscoe Thompson, age 74 passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at LaFollette Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith. Roscoe enjoyed fishing, riding in the mountains, and hunting. He was a very kind and humble man that loved his family, grandkids, and great grandkids very much and will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his...

David Allen Rutherford

David Allen Rutherford

May 1, 2016

David Allen Rutherford age 56 of Lafollette passed away suddenly May 1, 2016 at Lafollette Medical Center. Preceded in death by Brother Brian Rutherford and Sister Darla Rutherford. Survived by Parents John and Mary Smith Rutherford, Brothers Gary and Randall Rutherford, Sister and Husband Karen and Bobby Lowe and special friend Melissa Henderson all of Lafollette.

Harold E. Welch

Harold E. Welch

Apr 30, 2016

Harold E."Cracker" Welch, age 82 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord Saturday April 30, 2016. He was a Christian and attended East LaFollette Baptist Church. Cracker was born in Greene County, GA and moved to Eagan, Tn at the age of 2, he resided there until he joined the military and served three years, as a...

Donald Wilson

Donald Wilson

Apr 28, 2016

Donald Wilson, age 56 of LaFollette passed away Friday, April 28, 2016 at LaFollette Medical Center. He was retired from the Marine Corp. Donald was a very loving father, grandfather, son, and brother. He enjoyed spending time with his family while telling stories. He was a best friend to all that knew him and he will be greatly missed....

Mildred Perkey

Mildred Perkey

Apr 27, 2016

Mildred Perkey, age 66 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at LaFollette Medical Center. She was a very loving wife of 50 years, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Mildred enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also loved to play bingo, playing with dogs, quilting, and crocheting. She is preceded in death by her...

Lonas Spitzer

Lonas Spitzer

Apr 23, 2016

Lonas "Von" L. Spitzer, 89 of Versailles, Ohio passed away on Saturday April 23, 2016 at 8:50 AM at his residence. He was born February 19, 1927 in West Bourne, Tennessee the son of the late Ralph & Chloe (Broyles) Spitzer. He served in the United States Army in World War II. He retired from Sheller Globe in March...

Elsie Cora Puckett

Elsie Cora Puckett

Apr 21, 2016

Elsie Cora Puckett, age 102 of Speedwell passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016. She enjoyed crafts, flowers, sewing, and reading. Elsie was a very happy person and loved spending time with her family. She also liked to sit on her porch watching the birds and squirrels. She is preceded in death by her husband James Walter Puckett; daughters Betty...

Oral Nantz

Oral Nantz

Apr 19, 2016

Oral Nantz Jr., age 73 of Jacksboro was a very loving husband of 43 years, father, and grandfather. He was a devoted member of the East Jacksboro Baptist Church for 33 years. Mr. Nantz enjoyed fishing, wood working, painting, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents Oral and Celia...

Mary E. Lay

Mary E. Lay

Apr 15, 2016

Mary E. Lay, age 78, of LaFollette departed this life on Friday April 15, 2016. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Preceded in death by parents: Michael and Elizabeth Keegan Lydon. Survived by son: Michael Seinbahaar of Glenellyn, Ill, daughters; Kathy Sanders and husband Ken of Wisconsin, Margaret Ann Johnson of Medford, Oregon and Amy...

Pearl Marie Lynch

Pearl Marie Lynch

Apr 11, 2016

Pearl Lynch, age 78 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 11, 2016. Her family was her passion. She loved working puzzles, listening to gospel music, and watching her game shows and gospel stations on the television. Pearl was of the Baptist faith and attended West LaFollette Church. She is preceded in death by...

Jack Shepherd

Jack Shepherd

Apr 10, 2016

Jack Shepherd age 81 of Speedwell, TN passed away April 10, 2016 at Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center. Jack loved to work and fish. He greatly enjoyed spending time with his family especially his Grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife Rose Marie Shepherd, Grandson Jason and Granddaughter Rebecca, Parents Albert and Elva Fee Shepherd, Brother George Eddy and sisters...

Frederick Harold Holben

Frederick Harold Holben

Apr 7, 2016

Frederick Harold Holben, age 73 passed away Thursday, April 07, 2016 at his home in Jacksboro. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family, especially his grandkids that he loved very much. Survived by his wife Shirley Holben; son Frederick Holben II; daughters Tracy (Wayne) Lay, Kelly Holben, Mandy Holben, all of Jacksboro, and Talleha (Marcus) Harley...

Jerry W Holiman

Jerry W Holiman

Apr 4, 2016

Jerry W. Holman, 67, of Duff, TN, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2016, at his daughter's home in Whitney Point, NY. Jerry was born in Westbourne, TN on November 4, 1948, the son of the late Thomas Junior Holman and Alma Ellison Holman. A resident of Duff, TN, since 2002, he had more recently made his home in...

Ruth Tracy Williamson

Ruth Tracy Williamson

Apr 2, 2016

Ruth Tracy Williamson, age 72, of LaFollette passed away on Saturday April 2, 2016. She was of the Baptist Faith. Ms Williamson was a very loving daughter and caregiver that was always trying to help others, she enjoyed working in her flowers and her vegetable garden. Preceded in death by parents Charlie and Evalena Hill Williamson, sister Ruby Kaye...

Helen Cordell

Helen Cordell

Apr 1, 2016

Helen Cordell, age 89, of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord and her husband of 61 years Ralph Cordell on Friday April 1, 2016. She was a member of West LaFollette Baptist Church. Helen enjoyed reading, working crosswood puzzles, embroidering and spending time with her family. She was very active in her church, teaching Sunday School for...

Opal Lambdin

Opal Lambdin

Mar 27, 2016

Opal Lambdin went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 27, 2016. She was a very loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother that loved spending time with her family. She also enjoyed working in her flower garden and making quilts, which she shared with family and friends. Mrs. Lambdin was a very faithful member of West LaFollette Baptist...

Naomi Faye Wilhoit

Naomi Faye Wilhoit

Mar 24, 2016

Naomi Ivey Wilhoit age 68 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. She was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family, sewing, and gardening. She loved taking care of the many children she baby sit over the years....

Bailey Lynn Rice

Bailey Lynn Rice

Mar 23, 2016

Heaven received a beautiful angel on Wednesday, March 23, 2016; Bailey Lynn Rice was twenty eight days old. She was surrounded by her loving family when God called her home. Bailey wasn't here long but she will be greatly missed by her father, mother, and family. She is survived by her parents, Cory and Jennifer (Perkey) Rice; Brother Peyton...

Robert Dennis Nelson

Robert Dennis Nelson

Mar 22, 2016

Robert Nelson, age 72 of Jacksboro passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016. He was a member of Ford Town Baptist Church. Robert enjoyed gardening, going to church, attending ballgames, trips, spending time with family and grandkids that he loved very much. He is preceded in death by wife Helen Jean Nelson; parents Elmer and Ola (Lowe) Nelson. He is...

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