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LaFollette, TN Obituaries

Monroe Sheckles

Monroe Sheckles

Jul 12, 2015

Monroe Sheckles, age 82, born on July 24, 1932 went to his eternal resting home on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Jacksboro, he retired from the City of LaFollette Street Dept after 28 years and was a 50 year Charter Member of High Knob Baptist Church where he attended faithfully until his...

Charles Russ Martin

Charles Russ Martin

Jul 9, 2015

Charles Russ Martin, Sr., age 92, of LaFollette departed this life on Thursday, July 9, 2015. He was a loving husband of 69 years, a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family, Mr. Martin joined the Army on March 5, 1940 and was in the Co. A. 18th Infantry 1st Division. He was captured...

Peter Roger Dewitt

Peter Roger Dewitt

Jul 1, 2015

Peter Dewitt, age 72, of Jacksboro departed this life on Monday, July 1, 2015 at LaFollette Medical Center. He was a devoted Ham Operator, retired Senior Chief Petty Officer in the Navy after 21 years of service and volunteered for the Coast Guard Auxiliary for 20 years. He was a very loving husband of 35 years that enjoyed getting...

Jill Denise Morris

Jill Denise Morris

Jun 27, 2015

Jill Denise Morris, age 37, of Dayton, OH departed this life on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Charlie & Mae Smith. She is survived by mother Charlotte Ayers of LaFollette; daughters Myala Yancey, Shelby Yancey, Hope Jackson and Faith Jackson all of...

Marshall Byrge

Marshall Byrge

Jun 20, 2015

Marshall Byrge, age 79, of Jacksboro passed away Saturday June 20, 2015. Mr Byrge was a member of Indian Mound Baptist Church, he was a member of Campbell County Masonic Lodge #778 and Caryville OES 415. He was preceded in death by parents Thomas and Minnie Davis Byrge, brothers Laymon Byrge and Rev. James Byrge, sisters Evelyn Jones, and...

Elbert Lee Trammell

Elbert Lee Trammell

Jun 18, 2015

Elbert Lee Trammell, age 73, of Jacksboro passed away peacefully on June 18, 2015 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Elbert was born on May 31, 1942 in Terry Creek, TN. Elbert served in the Air Force and owned his own business for 35 years. He was preceded in death by his mother Sue Sweeney, father Ireland Trammell, sister...

Carolyn Joyce Stewart

Carolyn Joyce Stewart

Jun 13, 2015

Carolyn Joyce (Miller) Chiarini, age 51, of LaFollette passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2015. She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed music, her dog and spending time with her family who she loved very much. She was preceded in death by her parents Arlie & Alta (McCullah) Miller. She is survived by her son Randall Chiarini of...

Jeral Wayne Richardson

Jeral Wayne Richardson

Jun 10, 2015

Jeral Wayne Richardson, age 61, of Caryville passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Methodist Medical Center. He was a member of Little Cove Creek Baptist Church. He was a very loving son, brother and father that enjoyed fishing and watching Nascar. He was preceded in death by his father Gilbert Richardson. He is survived by his mother...

Aubrey Dean Cook

Aubrey Dean Cook

Jun 9, 2015

Aubrey Dean Cook, age 84, of Jacksboro passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at UT Medical Center. He was a faithful and true member of Lake View Baptist Church. He enjoyed gardening and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents Posey & Nannie Louise (Smith) Cook; first wife Ruby (Byrd) Cook; brothers Bobby Gene Cook and...

Leroy Chiarini

Leroy Chiarini

Jun 7, 2015

Leroy Chiarini, age 60, of LaFollette passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2015. He enjoyed working on cars, fishing, 4-wheeler & motorcycle riding, and spending time with his friends & family who he loved very much. He was preceded in death by his parents Earl & Barbara (Petree) Chiarini, brother William Chiarini and sister Barbara Ann Tidwell. He is...

Matthew James Sipos

Matthew James Sipos

Jun 7, 2015

Matthew James Sipos, age 45, of LaFollette passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2015. He was a member of Wells Springs United Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, playing sports and he loved his dog Trudy & his family very much. He was preceded in death by his father Jeffrey Sipos. He is survived by mother Sheryl Sipos of...

Lela Ann Daugherty

Lela Ann Daugherty

Jun 4, 2015

Lela Ann Daugherty, age 71, of Jacksboro passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at LaFollette Medical Center. She was of the Baptist faith. She was a very loving mother and grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family, attending church and playing the piano. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank & Linda Lou (Lawson) Thompson,...

Mary Ann Atherton

Mary Ann Atherton

May 30, 2015

Mary Ann (Larkin) Atherton passed away Saturday, May 30th in Knoxville, Tennessee. Mary Ann was born in LaSalle, Illinois on April 9, 1942, the only child of Edward and Vera (Harmon) Larkin. She married the love of her life, Tom Atherton, on October 27, 1962. Mary Ann lived the majority of her life on a farm south of Earlville,...

Bessie Lora Ann Sharp

Bessie Lora Ann Sharp

May 30, 2015

Bessie Lora Ann Sharp, age 76, of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 30, 2015. Mrs. Sharp was a member of Victory Baptist Church and the loving wife of James Robert Sharp for 48 years. She loved spending time with her family, attending church and reading. She was preceded in death by her sons...

Azalee Mccullah

Azalee Mccullah

May 29, 2015

Azalee McCullah, age 86, of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 29, 2015. She was a member of Berachah Baptist Tabernacle, a very loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her daughter Debra. She was preceded in death by her husband Ivory McCullah, parents James & Ethel...

Eldon K. Newport

Eldon K. Newport

May 29, 2015

Eldon K. Newport, age 83, of Caryville passed away Friday, May 29, 2015. He was a member of Central Baptist Church in Caryville, a loving husband of 59 years, member of Caryville Masonic Lodge # 665 and Korean War Veteran. He enjoyed gardening, working on lawnmowers and on anything with his hands. He was preceded in death by his...

Billie R Smith

Billie R Smith

May 29, 2015

. Billie R. Smith, age 74, of Caryville passed away Friday, May 29, 2015. He loved to fish and go to car shows. He was preceded in death by his parents Joe Ray & Mary Ruth (Lay) Smith, daughter Sharon Blackwell and sister Pauline Young. He is survived by his wife Marianne Smith of Caryville; sons Christopher Smith &...

Mildred D Witt

Mildred D Witt

May 26, 2015

Mildred D. Witt, age 81, of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at LaFollette Medical Center. She was a member of LaFollette Church of God. She enjoyed going to church, singing, attending Friday prayer meeting with Prime Timers, fishing, working with crafts, and playing pranks on everybody. She was preceded in death...

Ted D Johnson

Ted D Johnson

May 25, 2015

Ted D. Johnson, age 65, of LaFollette passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015 at LaFollette Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith. Ted was a Vietnam Veteran and served in the military from April 8, 1969 to January 24, 1971. He was a machinist by trade and retired from Y-12 in Oak Ridge after nearly 22 years....

William G. Powell

William G. Powell

May 24, 2015

William G. Powell age 89 of LaFollette passed away Sunday May 24, 2015. He was a member of West LaFollette Baptist Church. Mr. Powell was retired from State of Tn Parks and Recreation, a WW II veteran, he like to hunt and fish, enjoyed blue grass music, woodworking and could fix anything, he loved his family very much. Preceded...

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