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LaFollette, TN Obituaries
Jewell Leach Winstead
Feb 23, 2015
Jewell Leach Winstead of LaFollette, born October 3, 1930, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2015 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was a resident of The Oaks on Parkwood, where she moved to be near her son, Mark. Jewell was the daughter of Harrison and Pearl Leach. She was born and grew up in LaFollette, a member of a large...
Thelma Faye Falls
Feb 19, 2015
Thelma Faye (Ward) Falls, age 61, of Knoxville suddenly passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2015. She was of the church of God faith, a proud member of the Knoxville Girls Gospel group and was known for playing her guitar and singing as music was one of the many things she loved in life. She was a precious and...
Betty Lou Isley
Feb 18, 2015
. Betty Lou Isley age 80 of Jacksboro passed away Wednesday February 18, 2015 at the Cumberland Village nursing home, Betty was a member of First Baptist Church of Jacksboro, she enjoyed cooking and sitting on her porch and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Preceded in death by Husband William Isley. Parents Henry and Lela Cantrall Huckaby. Survived...
Robert Wayne Young
Feb 11, 2015
Robert "Robbie" Wayne Young, age 44, of Jacksboro passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. He was employed at Dixie Roofing after graduating from Campbell County High School. He was a very loving & devoted husband & father who was dedicated to taking care of his family. He loved to tell everyone about his Lord and Savior and loved...
James Everette Hollifield
Feb 9, 2015
James Everette Hollifield, age 73, of Jacksboro passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015 at home. He was a member of Bruce Gap Baptist Church. He enjoyed attending his church, being outside with his horses, riding his horses and he loved his family very much. He was preceded in death by his parents William & Bertha Lee (Sexton) Hollifield;...
John Wayne Gibson
Feb 6, 2015
John Wayne Gibson, age 60, of LaFollette passed away on Friday, February 6, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father Everette Gibson. He is survived by his mother Agnes Stanford; wife Elizabeth Gibson of LaFollette; son Eric Gibson & fiancé Rhonda Milsap of Knoxville; daughters Angela Gibson and Tasha Gibson & fiancé Tom Robertson all of LaFollette;...
Mike Lynn Starrett
Jan 30, 2015
Michael Lynn Starrett, age 54, of Jacksboro went home to be with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, January 30, 2015 at UT Medical Center. He was married to the love of his life Jerri. He had one son Justin, whom he loved greatly. He served Campbell County as a Deputy Sherriff for 4 years and for...
Ruby Jean Mixon
Jan 22, 2015
Ruby Jean Mixon, age 75, of LaFollette passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at LaFollette Medical Center. She was a very special woman who enjoyed reading, cooking and genealogy. Ruby loved her family very much and devoted her life to helping other people. She was preceded in death by her parents Iley & Doris (Creech) Mixon. She is...
Tommy Joe Perkey
Jan 16, 2015
Tommy Perkey, age 68, of Caryville passed away on Friday, October 16, 2015 at Fort Sanders Hospital in Knoxville. Heaven gained an angel and will be greatly missed by his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and a host of friends and relatives. Tommy enjoyed spending time with his family, racing with his brothers and his nephews and enjoyed life. He...
Velma L Simpson
Jan 16, 2015
Velma L. Simpson, age 86, of LaFollette passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015 at LaFollette Medical Center. She was of the Baptist faith. Velma was a very loving wife of 67 years, mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also loved working in her garden and her flowers. She was preceded...
Curtis Lee Posey
Jan 15, 2015
Curtis Lee Posey, age 89, of South Carolina passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife Thelma Posey, daughter Betty Jean Stephens and sister-in-law Emma Sue Young. He is survived by his son Alford Lay & wife Patricia of Florida, grandchildren Troy Lay, Lynette Glenny, Lyndie Lawrence and Jim Sharp, sisters-in-law Sherrie...
Larry Roger Claiborne
Jan 11, 2015
Larry Roger Claiborne, age 66, of LaFollette passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2014 at LaFollette Medical Center. He was of the Baptist Faith. Larry was a very loving brother that enjoyed spending time with his family, playing his guitar, hunting and received a black belt in Karate at 60 years old which he was very proud of. He...
Grace Louise Johnson
Jan 9, 2015
Grace Louise Johnson, age 71, of LaFollette passed away on Friday, January 9, 2015. She was of the Baptist faith. She was a very loving wife, mother and sister that enjoyed spending time with her family, working in the garden, going to the flea markets with her very special friend Newman Henegar, doing crafts, traveling and always enjoyed life....
Pauline Ayers
Jan 7, 2015
Pauline Hood Ayers, age 91, of Jacksboro, a loving mother went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 7, 2015. She was a loving grandmother and great grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. Mrs. Ayers was a member of Mt. Paran Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband James N. Ayers, son...
Sheila Renee White
Jan 7, 2015
Shelia Renee White, age 51, of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2015. She enjoyed gardening, helping people, being a friend, fishing, laughing, spending time with her friends and her son whom she loved very much. She was preceded in death by her parents Jack & Novella White and sister Sherry White Greene. She was survived by her son...
Nadine Marilyn Elkins
Jan 2, 2015
Nadine Marilyn Elkins. age 80, of Jacksboro passed away Friday January 2, 2015. Mrs. Elkins was a member of Round Rock Baptist Church, she enjoyed working in her flower garden, cooking, listening to music and spending time with her family. Preceded in death by husband Owen Elkins, parents Calvin and Rosie McGhee Marlow, brother Raymond Marlow, Survived by son,...
Marian Othella Rzyski
Jan 2, 2015
Marian Othella Rzyski, age 84, of LaFollette passed away on Friday, January 2, 2015 at Park West Medical Center. She enjoyed reading, sewing, telling stories and she loved her family very much. She was preceded in death by her parents Hubert & Carrie (Gulley) Pearman, husband Thomas Rzyski and brother Guy Pearman. She is survived by her sons Allan...
Mary Catherine Richardson
Dec 29, 2014
Mary Catherine Richardson of Jacksboro left this life to be with Jesus on December 29, 2014 at the lovely age of 92. She was born on February 17, 1922 at Westbourn to Ben & Ina Doughty. She married Clyde Richardson on October 23, 1938. They were married for 38 years. Mary was a retired pre-school teacher and member of...
Jack Davenport
Dec 28, 2014
Jack Davenport, age 67, of LaFollette passed away at home on Sunday, December 28, 2014. He was of the Baptist faith. Jack was a very loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and son that enjoyed spending time with his family, playing Bluegrass music, collecting guns, riding motorcycles and his Corvette, fishing and spending time outdoors. He was preceded in...
Carl Edmond Reynolds
Dec 21, 2014
Carl Edmond Reynolds, age 70, of LaFollette passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at LaFollette Medical Center. He attended church at Woodson Gap Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, talking on the CB radio, playing with his dog Nacho and spending time with his grandchildren & family whom he loved very much. He was preceded in death by his...
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