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LaFollette, TN Obituaries

Evelyn V. Keck

Evelyn V. Keck

Nov 19, 2013

Mrs. Evelyn V. Keck, age 95, born April 26, 1918 in Knoxville, TN, passed away on November 19, 2013 at the Tennova Health and Rehab Center of LaFollette, TN. She was a member of the Buford Church of God in Buford GA. Evelyn was preceded in death by husband, Rev. Lunas E. Keck, daughter Betty J. Baker, parents Roy...

Raymond Cooper

Raymond Cooper

Nov 17, 2013

Raymond Cooper, 85, of LaFollette passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2013 following an extended illness. He was a very loving husband of 66 years, a loving father, grandfather and great-great grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family and friends "never meeting a stranger." Raymond was a passionate outdoors person that enjoyed gardening and working with wood. He...

Leonard D Vinsant

Leonard D Vinsant

Nov 13, 2013

Leonard D. Vinsant, age 80 of Jacksboro passed away on Wednesday, November 13th, 2013. He was a very loving husband of 54 years, father, and grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, gathering together with LA Cruiser Car Club members which he had been a member of for years, working on his antique car, and going...

Naomi Joyce Monday

Naomi Joyce Monday

Nov 10, 2013

Naomi "Joyce" Davis Monday, age 75, of Jacksboro passed away on Sunday, November 10th, 2013 at home. She was a member of Fonde Church of God. She was a very loving wife of 47 years, mother, and grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved going to church, reading her Bible, and being surrounded by her...

Gladys Housley

Gladys Housley

Nov 7, 2013

Gladys Housley, age 85, of LaFollette passed away on Thursday, November 7th, 2013 at North Knoxville Medical Center. She enjoyed astrology, farming, and cooking & canning when she was able. She was preceded in death by her parents Walter & Helen (St. John) Miller and husband Clay Housley. She is survived by her son Leland Eugene Dossett; daughters Geraldine...

Ernest Wilson

Ernest Wilson

Nov 1, 2013

Ernest F. Wilson, age 70, of Michigan went to be home with his Lord on Friday, November 1st, 2013. He was born December 9, 1942 in LaFollette, TN son of Delmas and Mecie (Ayers) Wilson. Ernie was a custodian at the University of Michigan for 23 years retiring in 2004. He loved to golf and loved working in his yard....

Ruth Hazel Carroll

Ruth Hazel Carroll

Oct 31, 2013

Ruth Hazel Carroll, age 96, of LaFollette went to heaven Thursday, October 31, 2013. Ruth was born in Caryville on March 2, 1917. She was a 50 year member of West LaFollette Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents John & Minnie (Reynolds) Hill; husband John Carroll, Jr.; brothers Lawerence, Fletcher, Elmer, John, Luther, RB, &...

Robert Miller

Robert Miller

Oct 31, 2013

Robert Miller, age 82, of LaFollette passed away on Thursday, October 31st, 2013. He is survived by his sister Virginia Lay of Caryville. Interment will be on Monday, November 4th, 2013 at 12:00 noon at Woodlawn Cemetery. Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette is in charge of these arrangements. Mr. Miller's guestbook can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com

Jerry Lynn Farmer

Jerry Lynn Farmer

Oct 26, 2013

Jerry Lynn Farmer, age 43, of Lafollette passed away Saturday October 26, 2013. He was of the Baptist Faith, Jerry was happy and looked forward to helping anyone he could, he loved most of all spending time with his daughter Lauren"Pun'kin" , and he enjoyed music, playing tennis and watching TV. Preceded in death by father Fred Farmer, sister...

Geneva (Roberts) Jordan

Geneva (Roberts) Jordan

Oct 26, 2013

Geneva (Roberts) Jordan known as Neve, age 96, of Jacksboro passed away Saturday October 26, 2013. She was born to Bill and Bessie Byrd Roberts on February 18, 1917 in Campbell County Geneva was one of seven siblings and was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Ed and Charles Roberts, four sisters Fronie Jordan, Willine Adkins, Thelma...

Noah Mills

Noah Mills

Oct 25, 2013

Noah Mills, age 83, of Jacksboro passed away Friday October 25, 2013. He was of the Church of God Faith. Noah was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, a member of the Masons in Beevercreek, Ohio. He enjoyed reading, working on cars and was a handyman around the house and loved his family very much. Preceded in death by...

Thelma Beatrice Daugherty

Thelma Beatrice Daugherty

Oct 22, 2013

Thelma Beatrice Daugherty, age 90, of Jacksboro passed away on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013 at LaFollette Court Assisted Living. She was a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church. She was a very loving wife of 58 years, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family and working in her flower garden. She was preceded in...

Mary Ruth Daugherty

Mary Ruth Daugherty

Oct 20, 2013

Mary Ruth Daugherty, age 76, of LaFollette passed away on Sunday, October 20th, 2013. She was a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church. She enjoyed farming, flowers, going to church, and she loved her family very much. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert & Ethel (Mowell) Farmer; husband Hyrmal Daugherty; and brothers John Charlie, James D,...

Thelma Jean Towe

Thelma Jean Towe

Oct 18, 2013

Thelma Jean Towe, age 53, of Jacksboro passed away Friday October 18, 2013. Preceded in death by parents Joe Mickey and Betty Ruth Sheckles Towe, brothers William Joe and John Mickey Towe. Survived by brothers Robert and wife Bettie Towe of Fairview, Tn, Steve and wife Darlene Towe of McMinville, Tn and Stanley and wife Anna Towe of Knoxville, Tn....

Thelma Jean Towe

Thelma Jean Towe

Oct 18, 2013

Thelma Jean Towe, age 53, of Jacksboro passed away Friday October 18, 2013. Preceded in death by parents Joe Mickey and Betty Ruth Sheckles Towe, brothers William Joe and John Mickey Towe. Survived by brothers Robert and wife Bettie Towe of Fairview, Tn, Steve and wife Darlene Towe of McMinville, Tn and Stanley and wife Anna Towe of Knoxville,...

John Mickey Towe

John Mickey Towe

Oct 14, 2013

John Mickey Towe, age 46, of Jacksboro passed away Monday, October 14, 2013. He was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church. He enjoyed walking, watching football, and he loved his family very much. He was preceded in death by his parents Joe Mickey & Betty (Shackles) Towe and brother William Joe Towe. He is survived by his son...

Irene Gilbert

Irene Gilbert

Oct 8, 2013

Irene (McCurry) Gilbert, age 84, of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at home surrounded by her family. She married Willard J. Gilbert July 18, 1946 in Harlan County, KY. He preceded her in death July 27, 2006. She was born to Manual & Fannie McCurry July 11, 1929 in Louisville, KY. She was a member of Pleasant...

Ruth Mclin

Ruth Mclin

Oct 4, 2013

Ruth McLin, 81, of Medaryville, IN passed away at her home on Friday, October 4, 2013. She was born October 13, 1931 in Caryville, TN to the late Clyde & Arlettia White Davis. On September 15, 1951, she married Earl Levi McLin. He preceded her in death on April 22, 1973. Ruth lived many years in Illinois, where she...

Earl Paul

Earl Paul

Oct 1, 2013

Earl "Pap" Paul of Pioneer passed away October 1, 2013 after a short illness, he was 87 years old. Known as "Pap" to most of his family and friends, Pap was born May 16, 1926 in the Block community. Pap was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked for many years as a drywall finisher in Tennessee and...

James Robert Parton

James Robert Parton

Sep 30, 2013

James Robert Parton, age 60, of LaFollette passed away Monday, September 30th, 2013 at Physicians Regional Medical Center. He was a very loving husband and father that loved his family and his dog Diamond dearly. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam Era and enjoyed going to the mountains, riding his red Jeep "The Mugg", and working on...

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