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LaFollette, TN Obituaries
Ursula Nelly Drake
May 28, 2016
Ursula Nelly Drake, age 79, of Jacksboro passed away Saturday May 28, 2016. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church Preceded in death by husband Cecil Drake, parents Oskar and Marie Faas. Survived by son Heiko Novak of Chicago, Illinois, daughter Tina Hill of Kentucky, stepson Patrick Drake, brother Dieter Faas and wife Anni Marie of Germany, grandchildren...
Roy Edward Perkins
May 28, 2016
Roy Edward Perkins, age 86, of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Friday May 28, 2016. He was Church of God faith and a member of Old Pathway Gospel Church, Roy was a very loving husband, father and papaw. Preceded in death by wives Jayetta Branam Perkins and Monnie Sweeney Perkins, son John Paul Perkins, grandson...
Dolly Rebecca Bowers
May 17, 2016
Dolly Rebecca Bowers, age 92 of Jacksboro passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016. She was a very loving wife and mother that enjoyed spending time with her family. Dolly was an active member of the Cedar Hill Baptist Church for over forty years. She is preceded in death by parents Carl and Daisy Beckner; son Gary Bowers; 3 brothers...
Wade Boshears
May 13, 2016
Wade Boshears, age 88 of Jacksboro passed away Friday, May 13, 2016. He was a Deacon of the Mt. Paran Baptist church for over fifty five years. He served in the US Navy from 1945 to 1949 and retired from Key Limestone in 1989. Wade enjoyed watching UT sports and Campbell County girls' basketball. He also loved farming, spending...
Genevieve Wallace
May 11, 2016
Genevieve Wallace, age 94 passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016. Family will receive friends Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 6-8 PM in the chapel at Martin Wilson Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 1:00 PM Sunday, May 15, 2016 in the chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Doris Cook officiating; the interment following service to...
Cindy Annette Tinnel
May 7, 2016
Cindy Annette Tinnel, age 52 of Jacksboro passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016 at UT Medical Center. She was a member of the Cumberland View Baptist Church. Cindy loved her family and pets, Angel and Macie. She loved spending time with her grandkids and helping others. Preceded in death by her parents Lawton Deboy and Dorothy (Horne) Wright; brother...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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