LaFollette Obituaries

Oct 6, 2021

Siler Alvis McCarty, age 74, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 6th, 2021. Born December 19th, 1946, he proudly served his country during the Vietnam Conflict from 1966-1968 in the United States Army, 19th Psychological Operations Company (PSYOPS). He received the coveted Soldier’s Medal for being one of three soldiers to rescue a fellow soldier from a...

Oct 4, 2021

Mrs. Virginia Lee Boshears , age 91 of Jacksboro passed away Monday, October 4, 2021.  She was the oldest living member of Mt. Paran Baptist Church and was a former Teachers Aide at Stoney Fork School, where her Husband served as Principal.  Virginia loved to cook, sewing, quilting, and gardening, but her true joy was her family, especially...

Sep 30, 2021

Mrs. Mildred G. Meredith , age 91 of the Stinking Creek Community passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021.  Mrs. Mildred was of the Church of God Faith.  She enjoyed flowers and hummingbirds.  She loved her family, especially her Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.  Preceded in death by Husband, Herbert Meredith,  Daughter-in-Law, Lana Meredith, Parents, Hale and Nannie Hatmaker Johnson, several...

Sep 27, 2021

Mr. Michael Lynn Loy, age 57, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, formerly of LaFollette, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021, after a brief illness.

He is preceded in death by his Mother, Charlotte Loy, his Son, Crawford Loy, and Sister, Karen Renee Loy, Grandparents, Wiley and Maggie Loy, and D.C. and Minnie Elmore Swinney.

Mike is...

Sep 27, 2021

Mr. Johnny Bolton , age 63 of Harrogate, formerly of LaFollette, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021.  He was saved at a young age, and was a U.S. Army Veteran.  Preceded in death by Mother, Dallis Bolton, Father, John Bolton, Sisters, Roxie Wylie, Janice Day, April Bolton, and Tina Bolton.

Survivors:  Brothers, Lee Bolton, Kenny...

Sep 20, 2021

Mr. James Tillman “Jim” Powell, Jr. , age 71 of LaFollette, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021.  He was of the Baptist Faith and was formerly employed with Austin Powder as an Explosives Technician.  Jim enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, hunting, fishing, attending car shows with his wife, and being with his family, especially his Grandchildren....

Sep 20, 2021

Mr. Steve Chambers , age 62 of LaFollette, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021.  He was a Christian.  Steve was a retired school teacher with the Campbell County School System for over 30 years, was a Mason, and an Eagle Scout.  Steve was a graduate of Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon, TN.   He was well educated...

Sep 19, 2021

Mrs. Doris Ann Whitsell Anderson , age 80 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021.  She was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Husband, Emil Anderson, Parents, Adolph and Annabel White Whitsell.

Survivors:  Friend as a Brother, Tony Kitts and his Children, Kristi Cooper and Todd Kitts; Special Friends, Judy of North Carolina...

Sep 18, 2021

Mr. James D. “Pete” Sammons , age 59 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021.  He was a former construction worker, enjoyed woodworking, a member of LaFollette Rescue Squad, and was formerly employed with LaFollette Fire Department and Campbell County Sheriff’s Office.  Preceded in death by Parents, James Howard and Opal Louise Draughn Sammons, Brother, Paul...

Sep 16, 2021

Mrs. Mary Lee (Braden) Maddox, born September 17, 1929, raised in Ausmus Holler, Speedwell, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 16, 2021. Mrs. Maddox enjoyed Quilting, Cooking, Crossword Puzzles, Reading and Learning.  She had an excellent memory until dementia misplaced her memory.  She was retired from Imperial Reading Corp.  She lived most of her life...

Sep 15, 2021

Kaytlyn Lee Wilson , age 15 of Speedwell, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021.  Kaytlyn was a beautiful and loving daughter who loved her dog, Susie, playing basketball, and watching her Disney Princesses.  Preceded in death by Great-Grandmother, Lydia Blanton, Aunts, Linda Maggard and Samantha Wilson, and Uncle, Lewis “Bug” Carroll, Jr.

Survivors:  Mother and...

Sep 14, 2021

Mrs. Barbara Gail Ivey , age 77 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021.  Preeded in death by Husband, Fred Ivey, Father, Charlie Miller, and numerous Brothers and Sisters.

Survivors:  Children, Fred Ivey, Jr., Jackie Pierce and Husband, Tim, Susan Jackson and Husband, Marty, David Ivey, and Bryan Ivey; 6 Grandchildren.

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Sep 9, 2021

Mr.  John Will “Jay” Whitaker , age 94 passed away peacefully September 9, 2021.  Jay was born August 2, 1927.  He married his sweetheart, Thelma Ockerman Whitaker, February 25, 1951.  He was a decorated sharpshooter, Air Force Veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific.  He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, brother,...

Sep 4, 2021

Mr. John “Dinky” Shears , age 47 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021.  He was a devoted Father and a very hard worker.  Dinky enjoyed working on and restoring old cars, fishing, collecting knives, loved animals, drawing, and trading with others.  Preceded in death by Parents, John Cecil “Johnny” Shears and Patricia Sue Walker Shears;...

Sep 3, 2021

Mrs. Linda Lobertini age 73 of LaFollette passed away Friday, September 3, 2021.  She was of the Baptist Faith and was saved and baptized on September 4, 1953 in Jacksboro, TN.  Linda enjoyed being with her family, especially her Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren, watching television, and bird watching.  Preceded in death by Husband, Jackie Lobertini, Parents, Howard and...

Sep 2, 2021

Mrs. Arkie Marie Brown , age 84 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021.  She attended Fincastle United Methodist Church for many years, and was employed with LaFollette Medical Center for 35 years, where she began as a Housekeeper and worked all the way up to Director of Environmental Services.  Arkie enjoyed being active in the...

Sep 1, 2021

Mrs. Dana Kay Reynolds , age 64 of the Stinking Creek Community passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021.  She was a member of Stanfield Church of God, a University of Tennessee and Berea College Graduate, and was a former BSN/RN with several area Hospitals and Nursing Homes. Preceded in death by Husband, Eddie F. Reynolds in March...

Aug 31, 2021

Ms. Rachel J. McDowell , age 70 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021.  She was of the Church of God Faith, a lifelong hairdresser, and loved crafts.  Preceded in death by Parents, William and Julia Hopkins McCarver, and several Brothers and Sisters.

Survivors:   Daughter, Jennifer Wilson and husband, Kenneth; Brother, James Hopkins; Sister,...

Aug 23, 2021

Mr. Carlos A. (Pete) McKnight , born July 20, 1952, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021.  Pete was born and raised in Harlan County, Kentucky.  He was a veteran of the United States Army and last served in the rank of Staff Sergeant when he was honorably discharged in 1982.  He worked in the grocery industry all...

Aug 23, 2021

Mr. Jerry Wells , age 76 of LaFollette, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021.  He was a Member and Trustee of LaFollette First Baptist Church, and a proud U.S. Air Force Veteran.  Jerry was a former educator with the Campbell County School System, and was also employed with First National Bank in LaFollette until his retirement in...