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LaFollette, TN Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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