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LaFollette, TN Obituaries

Connie Reneman

Connie Reneman

Apr 7, 2026

Connie (Walden) Reneman, age 82 of LaFollette, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Cumberland Village Nursing Home. She was born on March 27, 1944. Connie enjoyed going to yard sales and going to church.

She is preceded in death by her parents Forster and Annabell Garrett Walden; her loving husband Steve Reneman; brothers Andrew Walden, Roland Walden, David Walden;...

Ramona Ann Brown

Ramona Ann Brown

Apr 4, 2026

Ramona Ann Brown, age 65, flew to Heaven to join her beloved Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Born and raised in Pineville, KY, Mona (as friends and family called her) was an incredibly smart, ambitious, Christian woman who went on to create a beautiful life for herself and her family in Grapevine, Texas.

Mona loved the...

Danny Eugene Wilson

Danny Eugene Wilson

Mar 27, 2026

Danny Eugene Wilson, born on November 1, 1954, passed away on March 27, 2026, at LaFollette Medical Center. He was a man who loved fishing, playing golf, and was an avid Tennessee Vols fan.

He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Claude and Carol (Moelling) Wilson, as well as his brothers, Steve and Kelly Wilson.

Danny is survived by his...

Peggy Lou Walden

Peggy Lou Walden

Mar 25, 2026

Peggy Walden, age 84 of Duff, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Methodist Medical Center. She was a member of Wynn Community Church. Peggy was born July 10, 1941, in Gallia County, Ohio to the late Wes and Nancy Nibert.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Virgil (Bill) Walden; granddaughter Kelcey Bolton;...

Richard "Rick" Neil Nelson

Richard "Rick" Neil Nelson

Mar 23, 2026

Richard “Rick” Neil Nelson, age 82, born in Chapmanville, WV, departed this life while surrounded by his family on March 23, 2026. He was a loving husband of 61 years, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, gardener, and enjoyed anything to do with the outdoors. Rick very much enjoyed spending time with his family, especially...

Eddie Bruce

Eddie Bruce

Mar 23, 2026

Eddie Bruce age 82 of LaFollette, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026. He was born on November 16, 1943, to the late Tom and Evelyn Pyles Bruce. Eddie was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. He loved playing golf, fishing, turkey shoots, and going on road trips, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his...

Dena Sue Goodman

Dena Sue Goodman

Mar 22, 2026

Dena Sue Goodman, age 83 of Jacksboro, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at LaFollette Health and Rehab Center. She was born on May 27, 1942. Dena was a loving wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and sister. She was saved at a very young age, and belonged to Vasper Baptist Church for many years. Dena loved working with...

Raymond Guy Vangelder Jr.

Raymond Guy Vangelder Jr.

Mar 21, 2026

Raymond Guy Vangelder Jr., age 80 of Wenatchee, Washington, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at LaFollette Medical Center. He was born on October 4, 1945, to the late Raymond Vangelder Sr. and Lily McCarver Vangelder. Raymond spent his early years in Cashmere, WA on a small family farm, then in 1950 his family moved to Leavenworth, WA. He...

Scott Heatherly

Scott Heatherly

Mar 16, 2026

Jesse Scott Heatherly, age 63 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 16, 2026, at Parkwest Medical Center. He was born on February 25, 1963, to the late John Boy Heatherly and Betty (Comer) Heatherly. Scott was a member of Long Hollow Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family, especially...

Helen Christine Ridenour

Helen Christine Ridenour

Mar 16, 2026

It is with great sadness that Helen (Virgie) Christine Nelson Ridenour who was born July 15, 1935, to the late Virgil M. and Sophia Weaver Nelson went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday March 16, 2026 at The Cumberland Village Nursing Home with her loving granddaughter and caregiver Amanda Reynolds by her side. When she entered...

Matthew Ryan Bolton

Matthew Ryan Bolton

Mar 12, 2026

On Thursday, March 12, 2026, Rev. Matthew Ryan Bolton, 43, Pastor of Friendship Community Church of Stinking Creek was carried away by a host of Heavenly Angels forever to dwell with his Heavenly Father. Matthew was a Sergeant with the Morgan County Jail, President of Truth in Love Ministries, and he enjoyed fishing, hiking, four wheeling, and going on adventures.

Matthew...

Arnold George Artress

Arnold George Artress

Mar 12, 2026

Arnold “Arnie” George Artress, age 89 of LaFollette, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at LaFollette Medical Center surrounded by his family, He was born on June 27, 1936. Arnie enjoyed fishing and bird watching.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Linda Kaye Artress; daughter Melissa Elizabeth Younce; and brother Dale Artress.

Arnie is survived by his grandson...

Rita Marie Russell

Rita Marie Russell

Mar 2, 2026

Rita Marie Russell age 80 of Andersonville, passed away on Monday March 2, 2026, at her home. She was born on August 31, 1945, to the late Oral and Rachel Rutherford. Rita loved gardening in her flower beds, cleaning up her yard, and being outside. She also enjoyed cooking, sewing, and being with her family.

In addition to her parents, she...

Robbie Woods

Robbie Woods

Feb 26, 2026

Robbie Woods, age 60 of LaFollette, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at his home. He was born on November 26, 1965, to the late James Henry Woods and Aada Mae (Longmire) Woods. He enjoyed fishing, riding bicycles, going to flea markets, carving wood, watching the birds, and spending time with his family.

 In addition to his parents, he is...

Robert "Bob" Adkins

Robert "Bob" Adkins

Feb 26, 2026

Robert C. “Bob” Adkins, age 88 of Jacksboro, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at his home. He was born on August 19, 1937. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to all who knew him. Bob was a member of Long Hollow Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, crafts, and...

Monica Jean (Tapp) Stevens

Monica Jean (Tapp) Stevens

Feb 26, 2026

Monica J. Stevens, age 69, of Jacksboro, Tennessee, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on February 26, 2026. She was born in Harriman, Tennessee on March 23, 1956.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Wanda Tapp, and beloved son Corey Stevens.

She is survived by husband Gene Stevens, son Trent Stevens and daughter-in-law Whitney, grandchildren Daniel Stevens, Harper Stevens,...

Ronnie Green

Ronnie Green

Feb 24, 2026

Ronnie Green, age 80 of LaFollette, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center. He was born on January 11, 1946, to the late Dewey Green and Opal Wells. Ronnie loved watching sports, especially football and fox news all the time. He was also very politically motivated and loved Donald Trump, and he loved drinking beer...

Ronnie Claud Young

Ronnie Claud Young

Feb 24, 2026

Ronnie Claud Young, age 77, of LaFollette passed away on February 24, 2026. He was born on January 18, 1949, to the late Claud and Azilee Kimberlin Young.

Ronnie was a lifelong resident of LaFollette and of the Baptist faith. He graduated from Cumberland College and taught seventh grade Science for many, many years in the Campbell County school system until...

Bedford Wayne Fine

Bedford Wayne Fine

Feb 19, 2026

Bedford Wayne Fine, age 79 of Caryville, passed away on Thursday February 19, 2026. He was born on May 24, 1946, in Ada, Oklahoma to the late Beford Hamlin and Dovie Marie Gambrel Fine. Wayne was an intentional, decisive person who enjoyed the simple things of life. He was a God-fearing man that stood on principle and valued integrity according...

Shawn Parker

Shawn Parker

Feb 18, 2026

Shawn Parker, age 49, departed this life on Wednesday February 18, 2026, at his home. He was born on June 30, 1976. Shawn enjoyed boating, riding motorcycles, traveling, and spending time with his family. But his greatest love was fishing.

He is survived by his mother, Wanda Lawson and husband Mark of Jacksboro; father, Roger Parker and wife Sherri of Harrogate;...

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