LaFollette Obituaries

Jan 9, 2023

 

Mrs. Rose Ann Bennett, age 71 of LaFollette passed away Monday, January 9, 2023.   Rose Ann was a Christian and attended Long Hollow Baptist Church.  She enjoyed yard sales, flea markets, loved her neighbors, and was a cat lover.  Preceded in death by Husband, Roger Bennett, Parents, Esau and Ruby Robbins Wells, Sisters, Infant Sister, Sally Ann Wells and...

Jan 6, 2023

 

Mrs. Jeanie Parks, age 86 of Jacksboro passed away Friday, January 6, 2023.  She had a very giving heart and loved her family dearly, especially her Great-Grandsons.  Jeanie was employed with the Campbell County School System for 38 years, was a long-time member of Jacksboro First Baptist Church where she served as Sunday School Teacher for the 11-12 young...

Jan 5, 2023

 

Vickie Leinart, age 70 of Caryville, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2022.  She was a member of Central Baptist Church of Caryville.  Vickie previously served as an LPN with Lake City Hospital and as an Administrative Clerk with North Anderson Utility District.  She was an avid reader who loved suspense novels and working crossword puzzles.  Preceded in death by...

Jan 4, 2023

 

Rev. Leonard Virgil Wilson, age 74 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023.   He was pastor of Rock of Christ Lighthouse Church for several years, was a family man, and was not a quitter.  Rev. Wilson enjoyed fishing, cracking jokes, and flea markets.  He was a singer, played the guitar, and was a great story teller.  Preceded in...

Jan 3, 2023

 

Mr. David D. King, age 76 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023.  He was a Member of Glade Springs Baptist Church and loved to fish.  David was a retired carpenter and handyman, served as head of maintenance at LaFollette Church of God for many years, and was formerly employed with Ayers Auction and Real Estate.   Preceded in...

Jan 2, 2023

 

Mr. Gayley Mills, 69, of LaFollette, TN and Barbourville, KY passed away Monday, January 2, 2023, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville.  He was the son of the late Virgil Mills and Gertrude Bargo Mills Adams born on September 18, 1953 in Knox County.

Gayley was a former carpenter and a member of the Cornerstone Christian...

Jan 2, 2023

 

Mrs. Veleria Ann Osborne age 86 of Speedwell passed away Monday, January 2, 2023.  She was a member of Shipley Grove Church of God and together with her Husband, owned and operated Carl’s Upholstery Shop.  Ann loved to attend church, work in her flower and vegetable garden, and loved her family tremendously. Most importantly, no one left Ann’s home...

Dec 30, 2022

 

Shirley Kitts Davis, lovingly known as Rani, of Jacksboro, TN passed away Friday, December 30, 2022.  She was born on December 9, 1942, and was the daughter of the late Jesse L. Kitts and Flora McCarty Kitts.  She graduated from LaFollette High School and further education at the Knoxville Business College, The University of Tennessee at Knoxville, and Roane...

Dec 30, 2022

 

Mrs. Paulette Lambert Pebley, age 73 of the Bethlehem Community of LaFollette passed away Friday, December 30, 2022.  Paulette loved the Lord with all of her heart and was a faithful member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.  She loved to fish, and to can vegetables that she and her Husband Louie grew in their garden.  More than anything, she loved...

Dec 30, 2022

 

 

Mr. Bruce R. Hanley, age 81 of Jacksboro passed away Friday, December 30, 2022.  He attended New Life Ministry and was a U.S. Army Veteran.  Bruce enjoyed spending time with family and especially his Grandchildren.  He was a hard worker and took great pride in his work.  Preceded in death by Parents, Elton and Esther Kimberly Hanley.

 

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Dec 21, 2022

 

Bradley (Brad) Mullins, age 33 of Jacksboro passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022.  He was employed with Southern Concrete Concepts, and loved taking care of his friends and family.  Brad was a resident of Chad’s Hope Center in Manchester, KY, and during his time there, he took part in leading group devotions.  Brad was also an auto mechanic, but...

Dec 20, 2022

 

Dr. David Alan Brice, U.S. Navy (Ret.), age 80 of LaFollette formerly of St. Petersburg, FL passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022.  David served as a Captain, and after attending Medical School, served as Military Physician until his retirement from the U.S. Navy.  He attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, and loved fishing and farming.  Preceded in...

Dec 17, 2022

Mr. Bobby Joe Adcock , age 84 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening.  Preceded in death by Parents, Elias and Willie White Adcock, Sister, Mary Teague and husband, Quinton, Brothers, Calvin Adcock, Jim Adcock, and Raymond Adcock and wife, Ella, Sister-in-law, Emma Sue Adcock.

Survivors:  Wife of...

Dec 14, 2022

Mrs. Juanita (Epperson) Claiborne , age 86 of LaFollette went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.  She was a retired School Teacher, having taught 2nd grade at Jacksboro Elementary School for 33 years and was a long-time member of Fincastle United Methodist Church.  She loved to garden, cook, and spend time with family...

Dec 12, 2022

Kenneth E. Anderson – of Clio, MI age 58, died peacefully on Monday, December 12, 2022, after a long battle with cancer.  Ken was born February 10, 1964, in Flint, Michigan, to Bobby and Dessie (Daugherty) Anderson. He graduated from Ainsworth High School in 1983. Ken married Sandy Sublett on July 31, 1994, at Cove Lake State...

Dec 11, 2022

Mr. David Stanfill , age 67 of LaFollette passed away, Saturday, December 10, 2022.  He was a member of Long Hollow Baptist Church, and was a heavy equipment mechanic for several years.  Hunting and working were his passion along with spending time with his family, and he was quite the jokester.  Preceded in death by Son, Daniel...

Dec 8, 2022

Mr. Noah Asher , age 89 of LaFollette passed away, Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Ben Atchley Veteran’s Home in Knoxville.  He was born October 12, 1933, and raised in Straight Creek, KY.  He was drafted into the Army, and turned 18 in Korea.  He served 2 years in Artillery and was Honorably Discharged as Corporal.  Noah...

Dec 5, 2022

Rev. Herman Carlo Bruce , age 89 of LaFollette passed away Monday, December 5, 2022.  Rev. Bruce began Ministering in 1964, and in 1981 founded Faith Way Assembly of God where he served as Senior Pastor until 2001.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving during the Korean War. Rev. Bruce was a banjo and mandolin maker,...

Dec 2, 2022

Ms. Deborah Ann Lambert , age 67 of Louisville, KY passed away Friday, December 2, 2022.   She was a member of Bellevue Missionary Baptist Church in Bellevue, Oh, was retired from Fanny Farmers Candy Co. in Ohio, and was a big Elvis fan.  Deborah also enjoyed traveling with her nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by Parents,...

Dec 1, 2022

Mr. Robert Lindsay (R.L.) Goins , age 91 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022.  He was a member of Fundamental Missionary Baptist Church and was an accomplished mandolin player, having never received a lesson.  R.L. was a Certified Auto Mechanic specializing in Auto Air Conditioning, and was employed with Claiborne Oldsmobile for over 30 years. ...