LaFollette Obituaries

Aug 8, 2022

Marc Anthony Gross , age 49 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022.  He was born February 8, 1973 in Campbell Co, and was loved by his family and friends. Marc grew up in the amazing community of Stinking Creek. There wasn't a person in the community that did not love him or speak well of...

Aug 2, 2022

Mr. Presley Mark Lawson , age 59, of Clinton Township, MI, formerly of LaFollette, TN, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022.  He was a Member of the Church of Christ and the best Dad and Papa ever .  Preceded in death by Parents, Presley Lawson and Dorothy Mefford Lawson.

Survivors:  Daughter, Sarah Lawson; Grandchildren, Jack...

Aug 2, 2022

Mr. Ray E. Ayers , age 80, of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022.  He was a member of Fincastle Church of God and was formerly employed as a Custodian with the Campbell County School System, retiring in 2003.  Ray was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving as a Medic.  He enjoyed attending Church, being outdoors, and...

Jul 30, 2022

Betty Jean Ivey , age 87 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022.  She was a member of Glade Springs Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, James H. and Magnolia Davis Ivey, Brothers, John Ivey and Bruce Ivey, and Sister, Ella Lee Ivey.

Survivors:  Nephews, Craig Ivey (Tabitha) and Dr. Jason Ivey (Topher);...

Jul 29, 2022

Mr. James Carroll, age 84, born July 27, 1938, of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 29, 2022.  James was a deacon of Shield of Faith Church, a farmer, enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and he loved his dog Dixie.  Preceded in death by loving wife, Barbara June Carroll, Son,...

Jul 17, 2022

Mr. Larry Bruce Phillips, Jr. , age 43 of Knoxville passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022.  He was of the Baptist Faith and was a Brick & Block Mason.  Bruce enjoyed spending his time with family and friends.  Preceded in death by Grandfather, L.H. Phillips, and Step-Father, Marvin Ivey.

Survivors: Son, Colton Phillips and Joshua...

Jul 16, 2022

Yvonne Bunch Jenkins , age 72 of the Stinking Creek Community passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022.  She was a member of Jellico Seventh-day Adventist Church and was employed as an LPN with Summit View of Rocky Top for many years.  Preceded in death by Husband, Ernest Jenkins, Jr., Mother, Mary Petree McCoy, Father, John McCoy, Adopted...

Jul 14, 2022

Jaleesa Marie Ellison departed this life on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at the age 32.  She was born May 24, 1990 to Parents, Janet Leavitt Ellison and Terry Lynn Ellison.  Jaleesa attended school locally and received her nursing degree from Tennessee College of Applied Technology in 2008.  She attended LaFollette Church of God, gave freely of her...

Jul 4, 2022

Mr. George Long , age 81 of LaFollette passed away Monday, July 4, 2022.  He was a former block mason.  Preceded in death by Daughter, Melissa Evans, Parents, John and Edna Spitzer Long, Brothers, Richard Long and Bill Long, Sister, Bobbie Evans, and Infant Sister, Linda Jane Long.

Survivors:  Twin Sons, Andy and Randy Long;...

Jul 1, 2022

Mr. Calvin L. Rigg Jr. , born March 15th,1956, passed away late Friday night, July 1st, 2022, at 10:00pm, after a short battle with cancer.  Preceded in death by Parents, Calvin Lester Rigg, Sr. And Harriet Murphy Rigg.

Survived by his son, Aron Rigg; Grandchildren; and brothers and sister.   Several other relatives and friends.  Although...

Jun 30, 2022

Lena Bell Floyd , age 98, of Sweetwater, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022. She was a member of the Glenlock Baptist Church in Sweetwater. Preceded in death by her husband: Rev. Clarence Floyd, daughters: Sara Longmire, Wanda Edgemon, Edna Mincy, her parents, brothers, and sisters.

Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law: Betty J....

Jun 28, 2022

Mrs. Nina Teague , age 86 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022.  She was a member of Well Springs United Methodist Church, and retired from SCM in Marion, IN after 33 years of service.  Mrs. Teague was a wonderful cook, enjoyed being in her flower garden, but above everything, loved to be with her family....

Jun 26, 2022

Mr. Carl Lindsay Swisher, age 84 of Caryville, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022.  He was a member of LaFollette First Baptist Church.  Mr. Swisher was a long time coal miner and was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in Korea, and Southeast Asia.  Mr. Swisher was also an E-4 Specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.  Preceded...

Jun 26, 2022

Mr. George Michael Moses , age 65 of LaFollette, passed away one day shy of his 66th Birthday on Sunday, June 26, 2022.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran, U. S. Coast Guard Veteran, and was a Disabled American Veteran.  George was currently employed with Roane State Community College as a Security Officer, served many years in...

Jun 25, 2022

Mr.  Lonnie  Harrel Payne , age 83 of Jacksboro, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022.  He was of the Baptist Faith, enjoyed fishing and hunting.  Mr. Payne took great pride in doing his yard work and gardening.  Preceded in death by Parents, Clarence and Geneva Leach Payne, Brother, Herbert Gene Payne and Sister, Nola Mae Branam.

Jun 25, 2022

Mr. Cecil Peel , age 89 of LaFollette, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family surrounding him on Saturday, June 25, 2022.  Cecil was a member of New Horizon Baptist Church and was recently attending Cedar Hill Baptist Church.  He was a retired electrician and member of IBEW.  Past Master of Stooksbury Masonic Lodge...

Jun 22, 2022

Mrs. Beverly Anne Christian , age 82, of LaFollette, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022.  She attended Cedar Hill Baptist Church.  Mrs. Christian enjoyed cooking, sewing, hunting, fishing, loved animals, and her family very much.   Preceded in death by Husband, William “Bill” Christian, Parents, John Lewis and Clara Belle Blackmon; 3 Brothers and 3 Sisters.

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Jun 22, 2022

Mrs. Janet Sharp Allen , age 95 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022.  She was a lifelong Member of First Presbyterian Church of LaFollette.  She served the church in various capacities, including Elder.  Together with her Husband, Rev. Reuben Allen, Jr., they served the Presbyterian Church for many years in several locations, including Tallahassee, FL,...

Jun 21, 2022

Mr. W. T. “Tom” Fowler , age 82 of Jacksboro, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022.  He was a member of Mt. Paran Baptist Church and was the former owner of the Stop-Shop.  Preceded in death by Wife, Betty Fowler, Parents, Elmer and Lurenda Burke Fowler, and Brother, Benny Fowler.

Survivors:   Children, Cindy Partin and...

Jun 16, 2022

Fredia Jane Chadwell age 82 of the Stinking Creek Community passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022.  She was a member of Stanfield Church of God and loved gardening, quilting, reading her bible, and spending time with her family, especially her Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.  Preceded in death by Parents, William Sampson and Flossie Walden McCullah, Grandson, Christopher Sampson...