LaFollette Obituaries

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. ...

Nov 30, 2022

Mrs. Martha E. Rucker , age 85 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022.  Preceded in death by Husband, John L. Rucker, Daughters, Margaret Johnson and Janet Marie Chadwell, Son, Bill Joe Rucker, and several Brothers and Sisters.

Survivors:  Children, John Luther Rucker and wife, Darlene. Donald Rucker and wife, Vickie, Tony Rucker, Susan...

Nov 28, 2022

Mr. Jack Agee Faulkner , age 80 of LaFollette passed away Monday, November 28, 2022.  He was a lifelong member of LaFollette First Baptist Church and served as an Educator with the Campbell County School System for 37 years before his retirement.  Jack was a 1965 Graduate of Cumberland College, now University of the Cumberlands, where he...

Nov 27, 2022

Mr. Robert Allen (Bobcat) Childs , age 66 of Madisonville, KY formerly of LaFollette passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 after a short illness.  He was previously employed as a Technical Director with Midland Powder, Evansville, IN and Blasting Technician with Austin Powder, LaFollette, TN.  Preceded in death by Parents, Eugene (Red) and Jean Childs.

Survivors: Wife,...

Nov 25, 2022

Mr. Dale M. Redick , age 72 of Jacksboro passed away Friday, November 25, 2022.  He was born September 17, 1950 in Dayton, OH to Donald and Kathleen Hampton Redick. He attended Cedar Hill Baptist Church.  Dale was an accomplished musician, playing guitar, drums, piano, and keyboards and was fortunate to perform with several acts including Alabama, Willie...

Nov 22, 2022

Siler David Alvis “Dave” McCarty , 53, of Auburn, GA, originally from LaFollette, TN, left his earthly body on Tuesday, November 22, 2022.

Dave was born in LaFollette, TN on July 19, 1969.  He was a 1988 graduate of Campbell County High School, where he was an active member of the marching band.  Dave was...

Nov 18, 2022

Mrs. Norma Lopez Drummond , of LaFollette formerly of Zephyrhills, FL passed away Friday, November 18, 2022.  The gates of Heaven opened and her precious Lord came down and lifted her up to join her loved ones.  Norma was born in Ybor City, Tampa.  The daughter of Aniceto and Violet Lopez.  She was a lifelong resident of...

Nov 15, 2022

Mr. Fred H. Williams, age 79 of LaFollette passed away, Tuesday, November 15, 2022.  He was a Member of Shield of Faith Church.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, attending Church, and spending time with Family.  Preceded in death by Wives, Juanita Williams, Pauline Daugherty Wilson, and Edith Williams, Son, Randy Williams, Great-Grandson, Alex Bullman, and 3 Infant Great-Grandchildren,...

Nov 12, 2022

Mr. Carl “Bud” Ellison, age 82 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022.  He was a member of Community Baptist Church.  He was a longtime Truck Driver, and was known by his CB Handle “Little Boy Blue”.  Bud enjoyed working in his yard and garden, NASCAR racing, and was a die-hard Ford fan. Preceded in death...

Nov 12, 2022

Mrs. Janice Alred age 79 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022.  She was of the Baptist Faith.  Janice enjoyed fishing and bird watching while living so close to Norris Lake.  Janice along with her Husband, John, operated Whitman Hollow Boat Dock for several years in the 80’s.  Janice was preceded in death by Husband, John...

Nov 11, 2022

Mrs. Dixie LeMarr , age 84 of LaFollette passed away Friday, November 11, 2022.  She was a member of Glade Springs Baptist Church, enjoyed gardening, thrift store shopping, and most importantly, being with her family.  Preceded in death by Husband, Lowell E. LeMarr, Parents, Jesse and Effie Henegar Parker, Sisters, Shirley Jackson and Dorothy Underwood, and Brother,...

Nov 9, 2022

Mr. Walter “Carl” Swain , age 79 of LaFollette passed away, Wednesday, November 9, 2022.  He was retired from General Motors, and enjoyed gun collecting, fishing, and camping.   Carl was also a Third Degree Master Freemason.   Preceded in death by Parents, William Madison Swain and Sarah Blue Swain, Sisters, Easter Williamson, Dorothy Edleman, and Ruby Durham, Brothers,...

Nov 5, 2022

Mrs. Brenda Robards , age 80 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022.  She was a member of LaFollette United Methodist Church where she enjoyed playing in the Handbell Choir, and was an active Member of the Town and Country Garden Club.  Brenda attended Stetson University in Florida where she earned her BS Degree.  She served...

Nov 1, 2022

Mr. Eddie “Steve” Bolton , age 70 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022.  He was a faithful member of Fundamental Missionary Baptist Church and was a former construction worker.  Steve was a wealth of information and was always there with a smile and a story to tell, but most importantly, was always a friend.  In...

Oct 26, 2022

Judy Hatmaker , age 84 of the Stinking Creek Community passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022.  She was of the Church of God Faith, loved to attend church, and served for many years as a Nurse.  Judy enjoyed gardening, sewing, reading, being outdoors, and cooking for many generations of her family.  Preceded in death by Mack Hatmaker,...

Oct 26, 2022

Leola I. Carroll , age 55 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022.  She enjoyed watching University of Tennessee football, playing cards, especially rummy and poker, and loved to sew and make blankets for her family.  Preceded in death by her Parents, Perry and Charlene Barnes Gross, and Sister, Lavinna Lowe.

Survivors: Son, Dustin...

Oct 23, 2022

Mr. Christopher “Chris” Robertson , age 45 of Jacksboro, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022.  Chris was an avid fisherman, loved hunting, and drag racing.    Preceded in death by Father, Clarence Robertson.

Survivors:  Daughter, Taylor Robertson and Son, Colton Robertson; Mother, Susan Robertson.  Several close Friends.

All Services for Mr. Robertson will be...