LaFollette Obituaries

Aug 18, 2021

Mr. Herman Bruce Mefford , age 88 of Jacksboro passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021.  He was a member of Woodlake Baptist Church and a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Korea.  Herman was employed as a foreman with Hale Construction in Morristown, TN for many years and was also a saw sharpener.  He was a loving Husband,...

Aug 16, 2021

Mrs. Tilda V. Walden Cupp , age 93 of LaFollette passed away Monday, August 16, 2021.  She was of the Church of God Faith and a member of Valley Fellowship.  Preceded in death by Husband, Tommy Cupp, Sons, Garry Cupp and Larry Cupp, Parents, Charlie and Nancy Bruce Walden, Brothers, Ancil, James, Hansford, Tilman (her twin), and...

Aug 15, 2021

Mr. Jack Wilson , age 80 of LaFollette, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021.  He was of the Baptist Faith.  Jack was a lifelong farmer and a former construction worker.  He was a Man of God and believed in helping those in need.  He loved his family, especially his Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.  Preceded in death by Parents,...

Aug 15, 2021

Ms. Clara Effie “Ett” Cinnamon , age 66 of Speedwell passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021.  She was of the Christian Faith, a graduate of Powell Valley Class of 1973, was employed with Imperial Reading.  She was a former CNA, and also earned an Associates Degree from Walters State Community College as a Paralegal and Social Work. ...

Aug 13, 2021

Mr. Billie Phillips , age 86 of LaFollette, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021.  He was of the Baptist Faith and loved and enjoyed being with his family very much.  Billie was a hard worker, enjoyed fishing, and coon hunting.  Preceded in death by Wife, Fannie Spencer Phillips, Daughters, Kathy Lynn Phillips and Michelle Phillips, Son, Wayne...

Aug 11, 2021

Mr. Samuel Ridenour , age 49 of Caryville passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021.  He was of the Christian Faith and a former truck driver.  Samuel loved his “boys” very much and loved “wheeling and dealing”.  Preceded in death by Father, Willard Ridenour.

Survivors:  Wife, Jessica Haire Ridenour; Children, Samuel Xavier Ridenour, Charlie Michael Ridenour,...

Aug 10, 2021

Mr. Terry Scott Bolton age 50 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021.  Terry was a U.S. Army Veteran and a 1989 Graduate of Jellico High School.  Terry enjoyed hunting and fishing, and being with his Grandkids.  Preceded in death by Parents, Troy and Osa Blevins Bolton, and Sister, Tonya Lloyd.

Survivors: Son, Tyler...

Aug 7, 2021

Mr. Rick Ellison , age 62 of LaFollette, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021.  He loved Guns, Horses, Cars, and anything associated with the Outdoors.  Preceded in death by Grandparents, Ancil and Dora Ellison and Robert and Elizabeth Knight.

Survivors:  Wife, Beverly Campbell Ellison; Daughter, Amanda Buchanan and husband, Derrick; Sons, Brandon Wilburn, Cody Ellison,...

Aug 6, 2021

Ms. Brenda S. Robbins , age 71 of Jacksboro passed away Friday, August 6, 2021.  She attended East Jacksboro Baptist Church and was employed with SL Tennessee.  Preceded in death by Parents, Cecil and Ellen Pierce Archer, and Sister, Pat Bolinger.

Survivors: Daughters, Lynn Robbins Ward, Lisa Ellen Heathery and Husband, John, Jr.; Sons, Freddy...

Aug 5, 2021

Adam Scott Berry , age 46 of the Stinking Creek Community passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021.  Adam was saved at Stinking Creek Baptist Church and like his family before him, was a drywall hanger and finisher.  He was a hard worker, loved being with his family and friends, and enjoyed riding motorcycles and four-wheelers.  Preceded in...

Aug 2, 2021

Mrs. Elizabeth A. Sharp McTaggart , age 84 of Knoxville, formerly of LaFollette, passed away Monday, August 2, 2021.  She was of the Methodist Faith, and loved watching all kinds of sports.  She was preceded in death by Husbands, William Sharp and Bob McTaggart, Parents, Robert "Happy" and Margaret Sparks, Brothers, John Sparks and David Sparks, and...

Jul 30, 2021

Mr. Kenneth L. Wilson , age 88 of Maynardville, formerly of LaFollette, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021.  He was a Christian and of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by First Wife, Nina Wilson, Son, Michael Wilson, Parents, Delmas and Meice Ayers Wilson, Brothers, J.R. and Ernest Wilson.

Survivors:  Wife, Ina Tharp Wilson; Daughter, Dorothy...

Jul 26, 2021

Mr. Dewey Whitley Lambdin, II formerly of LaFollette passed away Monday July 26, 2021, at the age of 76.  Dewey was born January 26, 1945 to the late Dewey and Edda Lambdin. He is survived by a host a family and friends.

Dewey graduated from the Military Academy at Castle Heights in 1962. He continued...

Jul 24, 2021

Brandy Sue Slover Leach , age 42 of Wisconsin, formerly of Speedwell, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021.  She was of the Church of God Faith, dearly loved her children, and animals.  Preceded in death by Grandparents, Herman and Helen Hoaglin, and Grandmother, Dorothy Slover.

Survivors:  Husband, Charles Leach; Children, Faith Nicole Lowe and Cameron...

Jul 22, 2021

Shellia D. Halcomb , age 68 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021.  She attended Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Children, Joseph Daniel Halcomb and Amanda Grace Halcomb, Parents, Hubert and Lucille Gibson Ridenour, Brothers, Willard and Ferlin Ridenour, Sister, Linda Lee Wilson, and an Infant Sister.

Survivors:  Sisters, Melissa Smiddy...

Jul 17, 2021

Bettie Lou Gamble Stiner , or known to most as “Did”, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the age of 93.

Ms. Stiner, a lifelong resident of Jacksboro, attended Jacksboro High School and the University of Tennessee, where she earned her English degree. She then went on to Union College where she obtained her...

Jul 16, 2021

Mr. James Comer , age 73 of LaFollette, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021.  He was a Christian and was saved at an early age.  He was former owner of J & J Roofing.  He loved his Children, Grandchildren, and Great-Grandchildren very much.  He could always be counted on to help anyone.  He also loved to mow,...

Jul 15, 2021

Mrs. Della Mae Paul Summers , age 93 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 15, 2021.  She was a member of Fundamental Missionary Baptist Church.  Della was a loving Mother, Grandmother, housewife and homemaker.  She was compassionate and considerate of others, was a friend to everyone she met, and loved her...

Jul 9, 2021

Mr. Jerry Edward Harrison , age 51, of Speedwell passed away Friday, July 9, 2021.  Jerry was a lifelong learner, enjoyed reading, and was a follower of Christ.  His unspoken ministry in life was to make the world a better place, one card and letter at a time.  He was a devoted Son, Brother, and Uncle.  Jerry...

Jul 8, 2021

Mr. Jeffery Bolton , age 56 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021.  He enjoyed camping, restoring old cars, attending car shows, and taking his family to Gatlinburg and the Mountains.   Preceded in death by Son, Nicholas Haskett, Mother, Henrietta Bolton, Brothers, Jimmy Lee Bolton and Darrell Bolton.

Survivors:  Wife, Rebecca Bolton; Son, Koby...