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LaFollette, TN Obituaries

Ruth Lawson

Ruth Lawson

Nov 8, 2014

Ruth Lawson, age 78, of Duff, Tn passed away Saturday November 8, 2014. She loved to sing with Woodson Gap singers, enjoyed Lady Vols basketball and loved cooking for her family whom she loved very much. Preceded in death by husband Earl Lawson, parents John Will and Florence Mahan Brown, brother Claude Brown and sister Maggie Brown. Survived by...

Terry Norris Furgerson

Terry Norris Furgerson

Nov 6, 2014

Terry Norris Furgerson, age 54, of Jacksboro passed away on Thursday, November 6th, 2014. He was a youth minister, enjoyed fishing, spending time with his family who he loved very much and was a Kentucky football and basketball fan. Terry was a good hearted person who would go out of his way to help people. He was preceded in...

J.C. Nelson

J.C. Nelson

Nov 3, 2014

J.C. Nelson, age 87, of LaFollette passed away on Monday, November 3rd, 2014. He was a member of Long Hollow Baptist Church. He was a very loving husband of 49 years, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather that loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed farming and working outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Geneva Lou Marlow

Geneva Lou Marlow

Oct 27, 2014

Geneva Martin Smith Marlow, age 80, departed this world for her Heavenly home on Monday, October 27th, 2014. She was a member of LaFollette Church of God. Geneva was a very loved and loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend to all who knew her. She was born on May 17, 1930 and spent her childhood in Duff, TN....

Rebecca Dawn Griffin

Rebecca Dawn Griffin

Oct 27, 2014

Rebecca Dawn Dagley Griffin, age 39, of Phenix City, AL passed away on Monday, October 27th, 2014. She was preceded in death by her mother Sylvia (Byrd) Dagley. She is survived by her father Roger Dagley, Sr. of LaFollette; son Cody Griffin of Phenix City; daughter Dawn Griffin of Phenix City; brother Roger Dagley, Jr. of LaFollette; sisters Regina...

Foster Clifford Russell

Foster Clifford Russell

Oct 27, 2014

Foster Clifford Russell, age 67, of Jacksboro passed away at his home on Monday, October 27th, 2014. He was a member of LaFollette Baptist Temple. He was preceded in death by his parents Sylvester & Maebell Russell; sons David and Terry Russell; granddaughter Terri Russell; brother Bob Russell; and four infant sisters. He is survived by his wife of...

Marie Josephine Couberth

Marie Josephine Couberth

Oct 25, 2014

Marie "Jody" Josephine Couberth, age 87, of LaFollette passed away on Saturday, October 25th, 2014. She was a member of the House of Prayer and Praise. She enjoyed going to church and witnessing to people about the Lord and she loved her children and grandchildren very much. She was preceded in death by her parents Roy & Anna Copeland;...

Glen Ray Evans

Glen Ray Evans

Oct 17, 2014

Glen Ray Evans, age 74, of Caryville passed away Friday, October 17, 2014. Glen was a member of Lake View Baptist Church. He was a very loving husband of 54 years, father and grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family and watching sports, especially Tennessee football and the Lady Vols play basketball. Glen was a general contractor for...

Lola Cox

Lola Cox

Oct 7, 2014

Lola Cox, age 86, of Jacksboro passed away on Tuesday, October 7th, 2014. She was a member of the LaFollette Presbyterian Church. She was a very loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved riding horses, going to horse shows, and dancing. She was preceded in death by her parents Jim &...

Mildred L Clodgio

Mildred L Clodgio

Oct 6, 2014

Mildred L. (Anderson) Clodgio, age 71, of Jacksboro passed away on Monday, October 6th, 2014. She was of the Church of God faith. She was a very loving mother that enjoyed playing the piano since she was 8 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents Jim & Sally (Hill) Henderson; and brothers Cecil Eugene Anderson. She...

John Earl Edwards

John Earl Edwards

Oct 5, 2014

John "Sonny" Earl Edwards, age 82, of LaFollette passed away on Sunday, October 5th, 2014. He was a Deacon for over 30 years at Ford Town Baptist Church. He was a very loving husband of 63 years, father, and brother that enjoyed singing in church and was a member of The Friendly Four singing group from start to finish....

Nancy Lynn Brandenburg

Nancy Lynn Brandenburg

Oct 4, 2014

Nancy Lynn Brandenburg age 56 of LaFollette passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2014. She was a very loving mother, grandmother and sister that had a kind word to say for everybody. She loved spending time with her grandbabies and family. Preceded in death by her parents Dewey & Rosa Mae Archer Watkins; nephew Doug Phillips; brothers Junior Watkins,...

Inez Gleece Hatmaker

Inez Gleece Hatmaker

Oct 2, 2014

Inez Gleece Hatmaker, age 88, of LaFollette passed away on Thursday, October 2nd, 2014 at home. She was a member of Grantsboro Baptist Church. She was a very loving wife of 70 years, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Hubert & Maude (Sharp) Smith and...

Garfield Boshears

Garfield Boshears

Oct 1, 2014

Garfield Boshears age 74 of LaFollette passed away on 1 October. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was lifelong farmer who enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Preceded in death by: Wife: Joetta (Shepherd) Boshears Parents: Nathan and Edna Mae (Nelson) Boshears Grandson: Trinity Henegar Sisters: Josephine Cooper, Juanita Boshears Brothers:...

Vesta Mae Mccloud

Vesta Mae Mccloud

Sep 29, 2014

Vesta Mae McCloud, age 76, of Jacksboro passed away on Monday, September 29th, 2014. She was a member of Vasper Baptist Church. She was a very loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother that enjoyed reading her Bible, listening to preaching and singing on Channel 12, taught Sunday school for over 10 years, cleaned the church, and did the books for...

Charles Gunter

Charles Gunter

Sep 26, 2014

Charles Gunter, age 79, of LaFollette passed away on Friday, September 26th, 2014. He enjoyed fishing, talking on the CB radio, watching wrestling, and loved spending time with his family whom he loved very much. He was preceded in death by his parents Dennis & Ellen Gunter and sisters Francis Duskee and Marie Gunter. He is survived by his...

Hubert Lee Farmer

Hubert Lee Farmer

Sep 25, 2014

Hubert Lee Farmer, age 67, of LaFollette passed away on Thursday, September 25th, 2014. Hubert was a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church. He was a Vietnam Veteran and enjoyed playing with his great-grandchildren and his dog Nookie. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert & Ethel (Mowell) Farmer; sister Mary Ruth (Farmer) Daugherty; brothers JC, JD,...

Tina Marie Estes

Tina Marie Estes

Sep 21, 2014

Tina Marie Estes, age 49, of LaFollette passed away on Sunday, September 21st, 2014. She enjoyed listening to country music, taking care of her pets, and spending time visiting with her friends. She was preceded in death by her Parents Earl and Helen Mofferd Dean. She is survived by her Husband Robert Estes. Sons Eric Miree, Robert Lee and...

Frank Arlin Oakes

Frank Arlin Oakes

Sep 11, 2014

Frank Arlin Oakes, age 92, of Caryville passed away Thursday September 11, 2014. Mr. Oaks was of the Baptist Faith, he was a highly decorated WWII and Korean Conflict Veteran, he enjoyed fishing, had a big heart and never met a stranger, Preceded in death by parents Greely and Emma Price Oaks, brother Ed Oaks, sisters Mable Evans and...

Richard Stephen Johnson

Richard Stephen Johnson

Sep 7, 2014

Richard (Rick) Stephen Johnson, age 60, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at The University of Tennessee Medical Center. Richard was a member of Cedar Hill Baptist church. Loving husband of 25 years, father, grandfather and devoted patriot that enjoyed fishing, camping and watching Formula 1 Racing with his family. He was a retired veteran of the US...

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