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LaFollette, TN Obituaries
Bertha Elizabeth Sharp
Dec 12, 2013
Bertha Elizabeth Ivey Sharp, age 88, of Warren, MI formerly of LaFollette passed away of Thursday December 12, 2013. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Sharp was a very loving wife of 44 years, a loving mother, grandmother that enjoy spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She loved to cook, play bingo, cards and the lottery....
Bernice Wilson
Dec 11, 2013
Bernice Wilson, age 98, of Jacksboro passed away on Wednesday, December 11th, 2013 at LaFollette Medical Center. She was a member of Round Rock Baptist Church for 84 years. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and spending time with her great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Ramsey Wilson. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law Harold &...
Kolton Clyde Nelson
Dec 3, 2013
Kolton Clyde Nelson passed away on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Heaven gained another angel that will be greatly missed by his parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, and family members. He is survived by his parents Kevin Nelson and Kristy Hopper of Speedwell; grandparents Richard & Judy Nelson and CJ & Sheila Hopper all of Speedwell;...
Walter Lynn Adkins
Nov 30, 2013
Rev. Walter Lynn Adkins, age 75, of Clinton, formerly of LaFollette, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 30th, 2013. Rev. Adkins was an Air Force Veteran, President of Workers for God's Kingdom Church Association, and served as pastor until becoming disabled. He was born in Claiborne County but lived most of his life...
Arvel Mcghee
Nov 25, 2013
Arvel McGhee, age 94, of Jacksboro passed away on Monday, November 25th, 2013. He was a member of Lake View Baptist Church. Arvel served under General Patton in the 7th armored division in the Battle of the Bulge during WWII. He was a very loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, gardening,...
Joyce Elzina Mangum
Nov 24, 2013
Joyce Mangum, age 69, of LaFollette passed away on Sunday, November 24th, 2013 at UT Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents Eddie & Minnie Pauline (Davis) McCarty and brothers Bobby & Virgil McCarty. She is survived by her son David Mangum & wife Laura of Middlesboro, sister Mary Ruth Wilson of LaFollette, and grandson Tyler...
Albert Lonnie White
Nov 24, 2013
Albert Lonnie White, age 72, of LaFollette passed away on Sunday, November 24th, 2013. He was a member of Long Hollow Baptist Church where he was the choir leader for over 40 years, Sunday school secretary, and on the building committee. He enjoyed farming and working with cows, watching Tennessee football, listening to music, and spending time with his...
Mylinda Sue Ridenour
Nov 22, 2013
Mylinda Sue Ridenour, age 56, of LaFollette passed away on Friday, November 22nd, 2013. She often attended church at Cumberland River Church of God. She enjoyed walking, puzzle books, spending time with her brothers & sisters, and she loved her grandchildren and family very much. She was preceded in death by her parents Verlin & Lillian (Casey) Pierce. She...
Eugene Wilson
Nov 20, 2013
Eugene "Goofy" Wilson, age 67, of LaFollette passed away on Wednesday, November 20th, 2013. He was a member of West LaFollette Baptist Church. He was a very loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and never met a stranger. He also loved spending time outdoors, fishing, camping, hunting with his dog...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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