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LaFollette, TN Obituaries

John Garner Kesterson

John Garner Kesterson

Feb 7, 2014

John Garner Kesterson, age 78, of Caryville passed away Friday February 7, 2014. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Mr. Kesterson was a loving father, brother and grandfather, he served as Elder of the First Presbyterian Church of LaFollette, member of Campbell County Library Board, served in the Army from 1954-1957, he loved to read detective and...

Hillard Henderson Smith

Hillard Henderson Smith

Feb 5, 2014

Hillard Henderson Smith, Jr., age 75, of LaFollette passed away on Wednesday, February 5th, 2014 at his home. He was a member of the Charity Worship Center. He was a very loving father that enjoyed going to church, camping, fishing, ginsenging, 4-wheeling, or anything to do with the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents Hillard Henderson...

Bennie Angel

Bennie Angel

Jan 25, 2014

Bennie Angel, age 89, of Speedwell passed away on Saturday, January 25th, 2014. He was a member of Elm Grove Baptist Church and was a WWII Veteran in the Army. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ruth Foust Angel; sons William H. Taylor and Bennie Ray Angel; grandson Benjamin Joseph LeMarr; and mother Sarah Angel. He...

Clyde Russell Baird

Clyde Russell Baird

Jan 25, 2014

Clyde "Moe" Russell Baird, born August 24, 1942 passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2014. He was born in Elk Valley, TN. Mr. Baird was a retired Maintenance Supervisor of the LaFollette Housing Authority for almost 50 years. Preceded in death by parents Alice Baird Harris and Fred Baird. Survived by wife of 52 years Patsy Baird, also survived...

Kelly W Lynch

Kelly W Lynch

Jan 25, 2014

Kelly W. Lynch, age 93, of LaFollette passed away Saturday, January 25, 2014. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He enjoyed his family very much, loved farming, telling stories and joking. He served in WWII in Europe as a member of the 30th Infantry Division "Old Hickory". Preceded in death by wife Ruby Roach Lynch, son...

Luola Cummins Ayers

Luola Cummins Ayers

Jan 24, 2014

Luola Cummins Ayers, age 94, of LaFollette passed away on Friday, January 24th, 2014 at home. She was a member of Stanfield Church of God. She loved genealogy which led her to find out she was a direct descendent of David Boone's sister, embroidering, and reading. She was preceded in death by her father Maynard Cummins, mother Rutha Davis...

Donald Howard Campbell

Donald Howard Campbell

Jan 16, 2014

Donald Howard Campbell, age 65, born April 2, 1948 to the late Casper and Pearlie Jones Campbell was called home to glory on January 16, 2014. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to anyone who knew him. He worked as a coal miner for 35 plus years then did construction for many years to follow. He...

Ima Jean Wilson

Ima Jean Wilson

Jan 15, 2014

Ima Jean Wilson, age 85, of Caryville passed away on Wednesday, January 15th, 2014 at LaFollette Medical Center. She was a member of Red Ash Baptist Church and loved her Savior. She enjoyed embroidering, quilting, spending time with her family who the loved very much, and going to church. She was preceded in death by her parents Elmer &...

Paul Daugherty

Paul Daugherty

Dec 30, 2013

Paul Daugherty, age 78, of Caryville passed away on Monday, December 30th, 2013 at his home. He was born August 10th, 1935 in Campbell County, TN. As a young man he received his salvation and was baptized by his father. He dearly loved caring for others and his pets. He was preceded in death by his parents Rev. Dan...

Barbara Grace Adkins

Barbara Grace Adkins

Dec 29, 2013

Barbara Grace Adkins, age 75, of LaFollette arrived in the arms of Jesus on Sunday, December 29th, 2013. She was born to Grace (Roubeck) and Roy Danek on November 17th, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents Roy & Grace (Roubeck) Danek, sister Mary Corneiller, and brother James Danek. She is survived by her...

Douglas Lotts

Douglas Lotts

Dec 26, 2013

"Gene" Douglas E. Lotts Jr, age 45, of Evanston, Wyoming went home to be with Jesus on December 26, 2013. Although his time was short he lived his life to the fullest, he was loved by many and will be missed. Preceded in death by grandparents William and Reva Cole. He is survived by his two best friends, wife...

Norma Estis Lawson

Norma Estis Lawson

Dec 25, 2013

Norma Estis Lawson passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney, OH. She was born on August 27, 1939, to the late Blaine and Ollie Chapman. Mrs. Lawson was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and touched the lives of many as a teacher and a faithful member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church. Mrs....

Aubrey Martiele Brundick

Aubrey Martiele Brundick

Dec 25, 2013

Aubrey Martiele Brundick "Marty" passed away on Wednesday, December 25th, 2013. He was born to Catherine Anna (Riehl) & William Ralph Brundick in Georgia on February 26th, 1921. He was a wounded WWII Veteran who received the Purple Heart in Germany in 1945. He served in France, Germany, Austria, and Italy. He was retired from Baltimore Sun in Maryland....

Billy Rich Tackett

Billy Rich Tackett

Dec 24, 2013

Rev. Billy Rich Tackett, age 65, of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 24th, 2013 at LaFollette Medical Center. He was the Assistant Pastor at Guiding Star Baptist Church for a number of years. He was a very loving father and grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was...

Helen Jean Jeffers

Helen Jean Jeffers

Dec 23, 2013

Helen Jean Jeffers, age 81, of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 23rd, 2013 at Physicians Regional Medical Center. She was a member of High Street Baptist Church. She loved going to church and reading her Bible. She was a very loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family, especially...

Howard Mchenry

Howard Mchenry

Dec 22, 2013

Howard McHenry, age 84, of LaFollette passed away on Sunday, December 22nd, 2013. He was a very loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family whom he loved very much. He never met a stranger. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert & Minnie McHenry and wife Helen McHenry. He is survived by...

Richard Sherman Brantley

Richard Sherman Brantley

Dec 21, 2013

Richard Sherman Brantley, Sr., age 64, of LaFollette passed away on Saturday, December 21st, 2013. He was a very loving husband of 43 years, father, and grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved to fish, work on cars, remodel houses, or anything to do with his hands. He was preceded in death by...

Verlene Dora Clear

Verlene Dora Clear

Dec 21, 2013

Verlene Dora Clear, age 80, of LaFollette passed away on Saturday December 21, 2013. She attended Fundamental Missionary Baptist Church. Ms Clear enjoyed watching TV, sewing and loved spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by parents Albert and Cleda Watkins Clear, brothers Luther and Ernest Clear, sister, Lois Clear and Hazel Gibson. She...

Paul Herron

Paul Herron

Dec 20, 2013

Paul Herron age 92 of Jacksboro passed away on Friday December 20, 2013. Mr. Herron who served with the 45th Infantry and participated in the invasion of Anzio Beach, was presented with the following medals WWII Victory Medal, Combat Infantry Medal, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, Honorable Service Medal and European/African/Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. He was a Deacon for...

Elizabeth Crabbe

Elizabeth Crabbe

Dec 20, 2013

Elizabeth Crabbe, age 89, of Caryville went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 20th, 2013 at LaFollette Medical Center. She was a very loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a very giving lady that also enjoyed taking care of others. She was preceded in death by her parents...

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