Joan Marie Bray
Jul 2, 2014
Joan Marie Bray, age 75, of LaFollette passed away on Thursday, July 2nd, 2014. Mrs. Bray was a member of Fincastle Church of God, she enjoyed reading her Bible, listening to the local gospel station, dining out, playing dominoes with her family and friends, she was the heart of the family whom she loved very much. She was preceded...
Billy Ray Claiborne
Jun 28, 2014
Billy Ray Claiborne, age 56, of LaFollette passed away on Saturday June 28, 2014. Mr. Claiborne was of the Baptist Faith, he was a very loving brother and enjoyed fishing, watching movies and spending time with his family and friends. Preceded in death by parents Conley Leo and Maurine McCreary Claiborne. great nephew Gary White. Survived by brother Larry...
Howard Thomas Gillum
Jun 27, 2014
Mr. Howard "Thomas" Gillum Sr, 89 190 Weir Woods, Jacksboro, Tn had a Heavenly Homegoing Friday June 27, 2014. Born to the late Tom and Mahala Bell Gillum November 2, 1924 in Manchester, Ky. He was a member of Vasper Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in 2000 Heavenly Homegoing of wife, 55 years, Naomi Beatrice Kitt Gillum, son...
James Davis Lamb
Jun 26, 2014
James Davis Lamb, age 67, of LaFollette passed away Thursday June 26, 2014. Preceded in death by parents Arvil and Juanita Miller Lamb, sister Brenda Milhorn. Survived by niece (treats like a daughter) Rochelle Herrington, grandchildren Jeremiah Herrington and MaKayla Tackett. Graveside and interment will be 2:00 pm Sunday June 29, 2014 in Bakers Forge Cemetery with the Campbell...
Warren June Leach
Jun 25, 2014
Warren "June" Leach age 92 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday June 25, 2014. Mr. Leach was of the Holiness Faith, he enjoyed fishing, walking, loved telling stories, never met stranger and was a friend to all, he loved his family very much and had a very big heart. Preceded in death by mother of children Mary Belle Leach, son...
Ruby Lee Lester
Jun 18, 2014
Ruby Lee Lester, age 78, of Jacksboro passed away on Wednesday June 18, 2014. Mrs Lester was a member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church, she loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren, she was a great mother and grandmother, enjoyed working in her flowers, going to Church and loved her Sunday School group. She was preceded in...
Mary Ruth Byrge
Jun 17, 2014
Mary Ruth Byrge, age 78, of Caryville passed away on Tuesday, June 17th, 2014. She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids, being at home reading & working, and she loved her family very much. She was preceded in death by her parents Luther & Lillian Dunn; husband Cleve Byrge; brother John Dunn; and grandchild Amber Michelle Bollheimer. She is...
James Edward Whitlock
Jun 14, 2014
James Edward Whitlock, age 78, of LaFollette, formerly of Halls Crossroads, passed away on Saturday, June 14th, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents Paul & Gertrude (Hill) Whitlock and wife Terri Whitlock. He is survived by his sons Mark & Derek Whitlock of Memphis; step-son Craig Whitlock of Montana; and long-time friend Joann Hawk. Funeral service...
Ellen Hutson Lay
Jun 8, 2014
Ellen Hutson Lay, age 105, of Pioneer passéd away Sunday June 8, 2014. Mrs Lay was a member of Stanfield Baptist Church, she enjoyed working in her vegetable and flower garden, singing and going to Church and loved her family very much, she was a very good Mother. Preceded in death by husband Lindsay L. L. Lay, parents Rev....
Patricia Ann Bean
Jun 7, 2014
Patricia Ann Bean, age 78, of Jacksboro passed away Saturday June 7, 2014. Mrs. Bean was a member of Valley Fellowship Church of God, she enjoyed gardening, traveling and loved spending time with her family whom she loved very much. Preceded in death by husband Robert Lee Bean, parents Clyde and Edith Sweat Richardson. Survived by daughter Nitra Barger...
Floyd Wayne Tye
Jun 7, 2014
Floyd Wayne Tye, age 54, of Jacksboro passed away Saturday June 7, 2014. Preceded in death by father Floyd Tye, brother Ronald Lee Tye, sisters Diana Lynn Bowling and Deborah Ann Huddleston. Survived by mother Delphia (Abbott) Tye; wife Rhonda Tye of Jacksboro; sons Johnathan Tye and wife Jennifer Rene of Williamsburg, KY and Dalton Tye of Jacksboro; daughters...
Wilma Hammons
Jun 6, 2014
Wilma (Lyons) Rogers Hammons, age 77, of LaFollette passed away on Friday, June 6th, 2014 at home. She was of the Church of Christ faith. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister that enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling, working in the community with the Restoration of Speedwell Academy, Homecoming 86, Speedwell Christmas Tree Lighting,...
Lily Esta Swafford
Jun 6, 2014
Lily Esta Swafford, age 52, of Jacksboro passed away on Friday, June 6th, 2014 at home. She enjoyed flea marketing, fishing, yard work, and she loved her dogs & family very much. She was preceded in death by her father Carl Swafford and brother Johnny Ray Swafford. She is survived by her mother Martha Swafford of Jacksboro; significant other...
Patricia Ann Byrd
Jun 5, 2014
Patricia Ann Byrd, age 81, of LaFollette passed away on Thursday, June 5th, 2014. She was a member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church. She was a very loving wife of 60 years, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother that cherished her time with her family. She loved life and brought joy to those she met. She was preceded in death by...
Mary Elizabeth Carroll
Jun 4, 2014
Mary Elizabeth Carroll, age 73, of Speedwell passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at Physicians Regional Medical Center. She enjoyed crocheting, playing games, watching mystery shows, camping, traveling, shopping, & she loved her family very much. She was preceded in death by her parents George & Dorothy Karnes; husband Carl Carroll; son Steve Carroll; and brother Newell Karnes....
Gracie Jean Sheckles
Jun 3, 2014
Gracie Jean Sheckles, age 88, of Malden, Missouri, formerly of LaFollette, passed away on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014. She was preceded in death by parents John & Christine (Daugherty) Burge; husband James Sheckles; brother Carl Burge; and grandson Carey Jackson. She is survived by daughters Faye Funderburg in Winimac, IN, Jean Jackson of Gary, IN, and Omega Boreman of...
Emery Lee Boruff
May 31, 2014
Emery Lee Boruff, age 89, of LaFollette passed away Saturday May 31, 2014. Mr. Boruff was one of the oldest members of Glade Springs Baptist Church, he was a very loving husband over 50 years, father and grandfather that loved going to church and singing. Preceded in death by wife Marie Maxwell Boruff, parents Gillus and Ida Ivey Boruff,...
Illa Peace
May 30, 2014
Illa "Bolton" Peace, age 80, of Jacksboro passed away Friday May 30, 2014. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Peace enjoyed cooking, working in her flowers and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceded in death by daughter Terry Lynn Madison, parents Bert and Leona Bolton, brothers Roscoe Bolton, Elzo Bolton, Nathaniel Bolton, sisters Hazel...
Jeremy Waldroup
May 28, 2014
Jeremy Waldroup, age 22, of Michigan passed away Thursday May 28, 2014. He was a very loving son, who loved spending time with his family, the outdoors, sking, fishing, 4 wheeling, snowmobiling and listening to music, he enjoyed life. Preceded in death by grandmother Wilma Ball. Survived mother Barbara R. Penny of Knoxville, father Richard Waldroup of Monroe Michigan,...
Edgar Bud Johnson
May 18, 2014
Edgar L. "Bud" Johnson, 61, of Speedwell passed away Sunday May, 18, 2014. He was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Johnson enjoyed hang gliding, traveling, camping, cutting wood, target practice and he loved his family very much. Preceded in death by parents Condy and Euretha Wilson Johnson, sister Dean Ridenour. Survived by daughter Andrea Storms of MO; sisters Mary...
