Obituaries
LaFollette, TN Obituaries
Jerry Massengill
Sep 7, 2015
Jerry G. Massengill, age 69, of Jacksboro passed away on Monday, September 7, 2015. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a very loving father, brother and companion that enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved camping, fishing, hunting & riding 4-wheelers or anything to do with the outdoors. He was preceded in death...
Fairl Byrd
Sep 4, 2015
BYRD, Jr., Fairl H. age 91 of Dayton, OH passed away on Friday, Sept. 4 at The Laurels of West Carrollton nursing home. He was born on October 13, 1923 in Pioneer, TN, the son of the late Fairl Sr. and Della (Cross). He was a retired carpenter. He was preceded in death by his brothers: David "Kelly" Byrd,...
Jimmy B. Bryant
Sep 2, 2015
Jimmy B. Bryant, age 78, of Richardson, Texas passed away Wednesday September 2, 2015. Preceded in death by parents Edward C. Bryant and Della May Williams Byrant. Survived by wife Marjorie Bryant, sons James Scott Bryant and Davis Britton Bryant. Brother William Eddy Bryant of Jellico, sister Judy Ellen Lewis of Millford, Ohio, 1 grandchild. Honor Guard service will...
Donald E Lamb
Aug 31, 2015
Donald Edward Lamb, age 59, of Scipio, IN passed away on August 31, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents Lee Edward & Thelma Jean Lamb and brother Timothy Daniel Lamb. He is survived by wife of 35 years Barbara Lamb; daughters Amber Hatfield and Stacy Dutton & husband Michael all of Indiana; grandchildren Taylor Hatfield, Lillian...
Mary Elizabeth Walden
Aug 30, 2015
Elizabeth Walden, age 89, of Jacksboro passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2015.She was a member of the High Knob Baptist Church. She was a very loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family. She also loved listening to gospel music and working puzzles. She was preceded in death by her husband Hugh Walden; son...
Charles O. Wilson
Aug 29, 2015
Charles O. Wilson age 83, of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 29, 2015. He was a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Wilson was a loving husband of 64 years, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather who enjoyed going to church, the church was his life. He also loved spending time with his...
Hazel G Taylor
Aug 22, 2015
Hazel G. Taylor, age 56, of LaFollette passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2015. She loved gardening, her dog & birds, watching Monday Night Raw and she took great pride in taking care of her children She was preceded in death by her parents Juanita & Bill Carr and brother Billy Ray Carr all of Morley, TN. She is...
Diane Jones
Aug 21, 2015
Diane White Jones, age 55, of Jacksboro passed away on Friday, August 21, 2015. She was a member of Mt. Paran Baptist Church. Diane is preceded in death by her sister Tammy White Underwood, brother Steve White, niece Courtney Underwood, father & mother-in-law Ed & Zella Jones, grandparents Dewey White and Belle & Harley Housley, sister-in-law Debbie Miller and...
Don H. Daugherty
Aug 21, 2015
Don Daugherty, age 64, of Jacksboro passed away on Friday, August 21, 2015 at his home. He was of the Baptist faith and attended Murrayville Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father Andy Daugherty, brother Ronnie Daugherty and grandparents Dan & Verdie Daugherty and Rueben & Temie Hamby. He is survived by his wife Sandra Daugherty...
Naden Evans Ayers
Aug 18, 2015
Nadean Evans Ayers, age 88, of Caryville went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. She was a member of Lake View Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Condy & Mollie Evans; brothers Lacey, Earl & Homer Evans; sister Ethel Crabtree and husband Elbert (Bunk) Ayers. She is survived by her son Donald...
Kelli L Gibson
Aug 17, 2015
Kelli L. Hampton, age 52, of LaFollette passed away on Monday, August 17, 2015. She was preceded in death by her father Robert Hampton and sister Stacey Boyles. She is survived by her mother Mary (Prevatt) Hampton, son Brett Willett of Austin, TX; daughter Landi Valentin & husband Brian of Van Alstyne, TX; fiancé Ralph Swain; brother Chad Hampton...
Robert George Perry
Aug 15, 2015
Robert George Perry, age 83, of Jacksboro passed away Saturday August 15, 2015. He was of the Baptist Faith, he enjoyed being around friends and family whom he loved very much. Preceded in death by parents Shelby and Mildred Franklin Perry, brothers Ronald Perry and Harold Edward Perry, sister Dorothy Asher. Survived by wife Juanita Perry of Jacksboro, daughters...
Geneva Gearing
Aug 9, 2015
Geneva Elise Collins Gearing, age 93, of Jacksboro, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2015. She was born in Taft, California to Enoch and Ellen Collins on August 2, 1922 and grew up in Paint Rock, Tennessee. After graduating from Kingston High School and working to pay for her education, she attended the University of Tennessee (graduating in...
Bryan Gregory Claiborne
Aug 6, 2015
Bryan Gregory Claiborne, Sr. "Joey" as he is well known to all of us passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2015. He was born on September 29, 1953 in LaFollette, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry & Mary Katherine Claiborne; brothers Darryl and Tony and grandparents Samuel & Marjorie Allen. He leaves to cherish his...
Elsie M Asbury
Aug 4, 2015
Elsie M. Asbury, age 78, of Jacksboro passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2015.She was a member of the Jellico Hwy Church of God. She was a very loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family, visiting Cades Cove and spending time with her church family & friends. She was preceded in death by her...
Ray Daniel Shepherd
Aug 3, 2015
Danny Ray Shepherd, age 64, of Speedwell passed away on Monday, August 3, 2015. He enjoyed farming on his chicken farm, wildlife & the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents Clinton & Blanche (Forrester) Shepherd and one brother. He is survived by his wife Maxine Shepherd; sons Michael Shepherd & wife Shady, Austin Grigsby...
Henry Lowe
Jul 19, 2015
Henry Lowe, age 80, of LaFollette passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at LaFollette Medical Center. He was a member of the Word of Life Church. He was a loving husband of 61 years, father, grandfather and great-grandfather that loved spending time with his family, especially his grandbabies. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, playing dominos and being outside. He...
Walena Blankinship
Jul 17, 2015
Walena Blankinship, age 94, of Jacksboro passed away Friday, July 17, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents John & Etta (McGhee) Blankinship, brothers Dow, Don, Segal and JR Blankinship and sister Wadena Burris. She is survived by her daughter Linda Moore, sisters Juanita Orick, Janice Branam and Jettie Goins and several nieces & nephews. No services...
Margaret Ann Daugherty
Jul 14, 2015
Margaret Ann Daugherty, age 76, of Jacksboro passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2015 at LaFollette Medical Center. She was a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church for many years. She loved flowers, sharing recipes and playing with her grandson, Cody, who was the love of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents Kletis & Mary...
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