LaFollette Obituaries

May 6, 2022

Ray Charles Hamblin , passed away Friday, May 6, 2022, at home surrounded by family and friends after a long battle with cancer.  He was born April 18, 1967, in Jellico, TN Hospital to Mary Elizabeth Malicoat Hamblin and Otheral Hamblin.  In addition to his Parents, he is preceded in death by Brothers, Bobby Carl, Doodle Lee,...

Apr 22, 2022

Mr. Ernest St. John , age 88, of Knoxville, Tennessee , formerly of LaFollette, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, April 22, 2022. He was a faithful and devoted husband of 54 years and a loving father. Ernest was a faithful member of Southside Baptist Church. He was a gifted storyteller...

Apr 22, 2022

Mrs. Carolyn Sue Malicote , age 60 of LaFollette passed away Friday, April 22, 2022.  She was of the Christian Faith, enjoyed listening to gospel music, was very generous, believed in helping others, and enjoyed going to Church.  Preceded in death by Father, Bennie Ellison, and Brother, Lonnie Ellison.

Survivors:  Husband, Ronnie Malicote; Son, Calvin...

Apr 22, 2022

Mr. Kyle Kenton “Ken” Hicks , age 78 of LaFollette passed away Friday, April 22, 2022. Ken was a well known Homebuilder, Family Farmer, and Educator, having served 20 years with the Campbell County School System.  He was also a 50+ year Member of Campbell County Masonic Lodge #778, F. & A.M., The true joy of Ken’s...

Apr 20, 2022

Patricia Ann Hatmaker Ford , passed at sunrise on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at the age of 83.  She was born on September 4, 1938, to the late Leon Harry and Frankie Lee Hatmaker of Pasadena, Maryland.  She was a long-time nurse who had a gift for serving others.  Pat’s natural gift was always serving others which...

Apr 19, 2022

Mrs. Ida Irene McCullah Hopkins , age 84 of Speedwell and formerly of DeKalb, IL passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022.  Mrs. Hopkins enjoyed cooking, embroidery, and author, James Patterson .  Preceded in death by Husband, David Hopkins, Parents, Millard and Evelyn Myers McCullah, and Sister, Jurel Dean Nuchols.

Survivors:  Daughters, Vicki Gilbertson and husband,...

Apr 13, 2022

Mr. John Reed “Johnny” “Hattie” Franklin , age 75 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2022.  Johnny was the “Official Mayor of College Hill” and was a proud member of East LaFollette Baptist Church.  He was formerly employed with TVA - Bull Run Steam Plant as a Heavy Equipment Operator, a member of International Union of...

Apr 11, 2022

Mrs. Linda Gail Orick Rutherford , age 74 of LaFollette, passed away Monday, April 11, 2022.  She was a member of New Horizon Baptist Church, where she assisted with the Awana program, and most recently served in the Church Nursery.  Linda was very active with the LaFollette High School Best of Times Reunion, representing the Class of...

Apr 10, 2022

Mrs. Mary Azalee Roberts , age 94 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022.  She lived a quiet, peaceful, faith-filled life, and her devotion to the Lord was demonstrated by how she loved and cared for her family.  Preceded in death by her Husband, Edgar Paul Roberts, Daughter, Darlene Ridenour, Parents, Jim and Bertha Ayers, Brothers,...

Apr 9, 2022

Mrs. Betty Anne Sharp Schmid age 97 of Knoxville, formerly of LaFollette passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022.  Betty Anne was raised in the Sequoyah Hills community and after her first Husband’s passing, eventually returned to Knoxville to live.  She was a long-time member of LaFollette First Presbyterian Church.  She enjoyed all aspects of nature, feeding the birds,...

Apr 6, 2022

Mr. Gary Lynn Miracle , age 69 born March 16, 1953, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Baptist Health Corbin, KY after struggling with fighting Cancer, he lost the battle with Family at his bedside that day.  He was a kind, strong, Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather. He previously was a member of Speedwell Freewill Baptist Church. Gary...

Apr 4, 2022

Lillie Frances Kidwell , age 74 of LaFollette passed away Monday, April 4, 2022.  She was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church and was a longtime volunteer at 1450 WLAF and TV Channel 12.  Lillie loved to visit and encourage others in hospitals and nursing homes.  Preceded in death by Infant Son, Robin Joseph Ridenour, Parents,...

Apr 4, 2022

Mrs. Carolyn D. Hatmaker , age 76 of LaFollette, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022.  She was a faithful member of LaFollette Church of God for many years.  Preceded in death by beloved Son, Darrin Hatmaker, Parents, Ab Bolton and Thelma Reese Gaylor, Step-Father, Allen Gaylor, Brothers, Al Gaylor and James Gaylor.

Survivors:  Husband of...

Apr 2, 2022

Mr. Frank McCullah , age 84 of LaFollette, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022.  Frank was retired from the Department of Forestry as a Firefighter and Fire Boss after over 30 years of service, and he was a Member of Southern Cruisers Motorcycle Club.  Preceded in death by Wife, Bonnie McCullah, Son, Stevie Lynn McCullah, Parents, Rev....

Mar 29, 2022

Mr. William “Shannon” Chapman , age 43 of LaFollette went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, surrounded by all of his family and friends.  He was a loving Friend, Father, Step-Father, Grandson, Uncle, and Husband to Shannon Shepperd.  His whole life consisted of his beautiful Daughter, Brianna.  He loved fishing, biking, and building. ...

Mar 24, 2022

Mr. Joshua Thames , age 39 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022.  He attended High Street Baptist Church and was a mechanic by trade.  Preceded in death by Mother, Sharon Shears, Sister, April Harvey, Grandparents, Willie and Anna Mae Burchell, and Uncle, James Ingram.

Survivors:  Brother, Mike Burchell and Sister, Katrina Bolton.  Sever...

Mar 18, 2022

Mr. Carl Daugherty , age 82 of Caryville, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022.  He was a Member of Little Cove Creek Baptist Church.  He enjoyed his family, traveling, and being outside.  Preceded in death by Wife, Pauline Daugherty, Children, Danny Daugherty, J.R. Daugherty, Carlene Daugherty Woodson, and Randy Williams; Parents, Millard and Sally Wilson Daugherty, Brothers,...

Mar 18, 2022

Mr. Doug Gibbs , age 64 of LaFollette passed away Friday, March 18, 2022.  He enjoyed fishing and motorcycles.  Doug loved God and his best friend, Chico.  Preceded in death by Parents, William and Jean Gibbs, and Sister, Darlene Partin.

Survivors:  Daughters, Whitney Gibbs and Rebecca Cowell and husband, Jason; Granddaughter, Chloe Cowell.  Special Friends,...

Mar 16, 2022

Mrs. Vinnie Dawn Stanfield , age 72 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022.  She was retired from Community Trust Bank, and was a devout Christian who loved sharing her faith and encouraging others.  Vinnie was a fervent prayer warrior who would always lift people up.  She enjoyed reading her Bible, connecting with friends on Facebook,...

Mar 6, 2022

Deborah Elaine (Debbie) Kirby , age 62 of LaFollette, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022. Deborah was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and friend. She will be dearly missed by her family and loved ones. Preceeded in death by Parents, L.M. and Aline (McKamey) Ward, Brother, Luke Ward, Husband, Greg Kirby, Son, Christopher Kirby, and Father-in-Law, Jerry (Bear)...