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LaFollette, TN Obituaries

James Calvin White

James Calvin White

Jul 29, 2014

James "JC" White, age 57, of LaFollette passed away. He was saved by the grace of God. JC was well loved by everyone in his family and made an effort every day to help anyone he could. He loved to work on cars, you could always find him turning a wrench somewhere. He is survived by his daughter Jamie...

Clifford Ray Massengill

Clifford Ray Massengill

Jul 25, 2014

Clifford Ray Massengill, age 40, of LaFollette passed away Friday, July 25, 2014. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was a loving son and father that enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his two little girls, Raylan and Hayley who were his life. Ray never met a stranger and enjoyed people. Preceded in death by...

Patricia Ann Beckinger

Patricia Ann Beckinger

Jul 23, 2014

Patricia Ann Beckinger, age 68, of Anderson County passed away on Wednesday, July 23rd, 2014. She will be missed by those who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her father Dot Lambdin and brother Gary Lambdin. She is survived by her mother Opal Benge Lambdin; son Jerry Lee Bowlin & wife Leigh Ann of Jellico;...

Gwendoline Drucella Wright

Gwendoline Drucella Wright

Jul 21, 2014

Gwendoline Wright, age 90, of LaFollette passed away on Monday, July 21st, 2014. She was a member of Lick Creek Church of God. She was a very loving wife, sister, and aunt that enjoyed going to church, spending time with her family and church family, working with flowers, and doing all types of crafts. She was preceded in death...

Benny Franklin Shown

Benny Franklin Shown

Jul 19, 2014

Benny F. Shown, Sr of LaFollette, Tn age 67 passed away Saturday July 19, 2014. Mr. Shown was of the Baptist Faith, he served in the U S Army and was a Viet Nam Veteran, he was also a Mason and belonged to the Jacksboro Lodge #322. Preceded in death by a set of triplet grandsons: grandparents, Hez F....

Dorothy Tackett

Dorothy Tackett

Jul 14, 2014

Dorothy Tackett, age 72, of LaFollette passed away on Monday, July 14th, 2014 at Cumberland Village Care & Rehab Center. She was a member of West LaFollette Baptist Church. She was a very loving sister that enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents John & Leona (Nelson) Cordell; husband Rev. Earnest...

Doris Ann Pierce

Doris Ann Pierce

Jul 11, 2014

Doris Ann Pierce, age 53, of LaFollette passed away on Friday, July 11th, 2014 at home. She was a member of the LaFollette United Methodist Church. She was a very loving wife of 25 years, mother, and grandmother that enjoyed teaching school, attending church, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by...

Judith Lynn Meredith

Judith Lynn Meredith

Jul 8, 2014

Judith Lynn Meredith, age 54, of LaFollette passed away on Tuesday, July 8th, 2014 at UT Hospital. She was a member of Edgemore Baptist Church. She was a very loving mother and sister that enjoyed spending time with her family, playing video games, reading, watching TV, and listening to music. She was preceded in death by her parents Donald...

Mary Godsey

Mary Godsey

Jul 7, 2014

Mary B. Godsey, age 77, of Williamsburg, Ohio passed away Monday, July 7th, 2014 at Locust Ridge Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her parents James Albert & Ida (Anderson) Stewart; brother James Paul Stewart; sisters Oma Sharp, Oshie Buck, Oville Roysdon, Lucille Stewart, & Cora Hoback. She is survived by her husband Mitchell Godsey of Williamsburg,...

Joan Marie Bray

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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