LaFollette Obituaries

Jan 1, 2022

Margaret Rose (Heatherly) Smith passed into the loving arms of our Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 1, 2022.  She was a member of East LaFollette Baptist Church.  Marg, as she was affectionately known, was born on June 08, 1960, to the late J. Marshall and Oveda Heatherly, who preceded her in death.  Marg retired in 2019...

Dec 27, 2021

Mrs. Eurnestine Miller Pebley , age 89 of LaFollette passed away Monday, December 27, 2021, peacefully in her home surrounded by family.  She was a loving wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother.  She was preceded in death by Daughter, Beverly Loy, Parents, Emery and Edna Miller, Brothers, Denvin Miller and James Lienart

She is survived by...

Dec 26, 2021

Mr. Glen Guy , passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021.  He was a former Merchant Marine working on the Great Lakes.  Now he is sailing the Great Lakes in Heaven.  Mr. Guy enjoyed spending time with his Grandchildren, fishing, hunting, boating, and playing his guitar.  Glen was a steady rock for the family he left behind.  Preceded...

Dec 25, 2021

Mrs. Billie Leach , age 91 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021.  She was a Member of East LaFollette Baptist Church for 65 years, and a proud founding member of the Campbell County Cancer Association.  Preceded in death by Husband, Tom C. Leach, Parents, Henry Gleason Seiber and Jessie Davis Seiber Gibson, Brothers, J.L. Seiber...

Dec 24, 2021

Mr. John T. (Jack) Reynolds passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 24, 2021. He was born in LaFollette, TN on November 22, 1929.  Mr. Reynolds was a life-long resident of Campbell County except for the time spent at college and in the US Army. After graduating from LaFollette High School in 1947, he began his...

Dec 18, 2021

Mrs. Thelma Lois Brady , age 85 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021.  She was a member of Grantsboro Baptist Church and was formerly employed with Imperial Reading Corp.  Preceded in death by Parents, Luster and Elva Perkins Blankenship, Brothers and Sisters, Harley, Noel, Buelah, Alta, and Ovie, and Nephew Carl Brock.

Survivors: ...

Dec 16, 2021

Pamela D. VanDyck , age 60 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021.  She was preceded in death by Parents, N.E. and Dorothy Parker Underwood, Brother, Mark Underwood, Sister-in-law, Tammy Underwood, Niece, Courtney Underwood, and Uncle, more like a Papaw, Lowell LeMarr.

Survivors:  Son, Charles Shoemaker and wife, Cody; Granddaughter, Jordan Davenport; Brother, Benny...

Dec 16, 2021

Mr. Jack Petree , age 74 of LaFollette, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021.  He was a U. S. Army Veteran serving in Vietnam, and was a Retired Truck Driver.  Preceded in death by Brothers, David, Bobby, Charles, and Harry Van Petree.

Survivors:  Wife, of 53 years, Mrs. Wendy Petree; Children, Charlene Turner, Charles Cummings,...

Dec 13, 2021

Mr. David Robinette Shelby , age 89, died on Monday, December 13, 2021, at Ben Atchley State Veterans’ Home in Knoxville, Tennessee. David was born on September 1, 1932, and raised in LaFollette, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Marion and Elizabeth (Robinette) Shelby. David graduated with his B.S. from Carson-Newman College and his M.S....

Dec 12, 2021

Mrs. Ola Bowman , age 98 of Speedwell, TN passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 12, 2021.  She was born to Wiley Crockett and Nellie Cowan Liford on July 13, 1923, in Straight Creek, KY.  She was a long-time and faithful member of Well Springs Methodist Church and was retired from Imperial Reading where she worked for...

Dec 8, 2021

Jimmy "Jim" Allan Deel , age 77, of LaFollette, TN, passed away, Wednesday December 8, 2021 at North Knoxville Medical Center.  He was born in Harmon, Virginia, on July 23, 1944, to the late Ethel "Marie" (Schrader) and Reed S. Deel.  During his 37 year career, he worked for Miami Paper  and Dayton Power & Light.  He...

Dec 8, 2021

Mr. J. L. (Jackie) Stittums , went to be with the Lord on December 8, 2021, at Oak Ridge Hospital.  He passed peacefully and painlessly surrounded by his family and Rev. Dwayne Byrd.  He was a long standing member of High Knob Baptist Church.  Greeting him in Heaven are his Mother and Father, Howard and Etaline Stittums,...

Dec 3, 2021

Mr. Terry L. Childress , age 60 of LaFollette passed away Friday, December 3, 2021.  He was a Member of LaFollette First Baptist Church, employed with A & S Building Systems, enjoyed fishing, and coaching basketball.  Preceded in death by Father, Robert Wayne Childress and Sister-in-law, Kathy Childress.

Survivors:  Wife, Eleanor “Ele” Childress; Sons, Matt...

Nov 30, 2021

Mrs. Janice Bond , age 83 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021.  She was a member of Rock Creek Community Church and recently had been attending New Horizon Baptist Church.  Janice was the manager of Sharps Restaurant in LaFollette for many years.  Preceded in death by Parents, Barton and Ora Evelyn Bolton Jordan, Brothers, Leland...

Nov 26, 2021

Mrs. Lena Connor, age 85 of Jacksboro passed away Friday, November 26, 2021.  Lena was a loving and devoted Wife, Mother, and most importantly, “Mamaw” to her Grandchildren.  She was a Member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church.  Lena owned and operated Fashion Fabrics in Jacksboro for many years, and along with her Husband, Jimmy, owned and operated...

Nov 23, 2021

Mr. Michael R. Grant , affectionately known as “Paw”, age 74 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021.  He was retired from General Motors and served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam Era in artillery.  Michael loved golfing, camping, fishing, bowling, watching, and feeding birds.  Preceded in death by Parents, Ed and Norma Jean Dixon...

Nov 21, 2021

Mrs. Princess “Penny” Stewart , age 63 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021.  She was a Member of Bible Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, WA.  Preceded in death by Parents, Millard and Mae Jackson Frazier, and several Brothers and Sisters.

Survivors:  Husband, Charles Stewart; Children, Richard Hinds, Tim Hinds and wife, Jennifer, Bryan...

Nov 21, 2021

Mr. Arnold Ayers , age 73 of Caryville, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021.  Arnold joined Stanfield Church of God on October 24, 1993 and has served as a Trustee for 25+ years. He served his church with great pride and dedication also as a Sound Engineer.  Arnold was a Veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard. ...

Nov 20, 2021

Mrs. Sadie Collier Tipton , age 90, of LaFollette passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021.  Sadie resided at NHC Place, Farragut, since December, 2016.  She was a member of LaFollette United Methodist Church.  Sadie worked for and retired from South Central Bell. She was a member of Telephone Pioneers of America.  After six months of retirement, she...

Nov 20, 2021

Mrs. Wanda McCullah Ridenour Wells , age 79 of the Stinking Creek Community passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021.  She was a member of Habersham, Baptist Church, where she loved singing in the Choir.  Wanda was retired from the Campbell County School System as a School Nutritionist, and enjoyed sewing.  Preceded in death by First Husband, Don...