LaFollette Obituaries

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

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 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 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...

Nov 19, 2021

Mrs. Donna E. Poteet , age 71 of LaFollette passed away Friday, November 19, 2021.  She was a devoted member of LaFollette First Baptist Church, and served her church wherever there was a need.  Donna was a former CFO of Riggs Drug in LaFollette.  She loved to travel, enjoyed arts and crafts, and working in her church. ...

Nov 19, 2021

Anita Joy Hammond , age 59 of Knoxville passed away Friday, November 19, 2021.  Anita enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  Preceded in death by Husband, Scott Hammond, Parents, Robert and Wilma Bush.

Survivors:  Son, Jesse Sharp and wife, Olivia; Grandson, Tanner Sharp; Step-Sons, Eric and Jason Hammond; Sisters, Veronica Fugate, Christie Bush,...

Nov 18, 2021

Mrs. Bobbie R. Evans , age 87 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021.  She was of the Baptist Faith.   Preceded in death by Husband, Millard Evans, Parents, John and Edna Spitzer Long, Brothers, Richard Long and Bill Long, Infant Sister, Linda Jane Long, and Brother-in-law, Bill Sammons.

Survivors:  Son, David Lawson and wife,...

Nov 18, 2021

Mr. James Virgil Kidwell , age 70 passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021.  Virgil was the eldest of four children born to Odes and Mary Kidwell who preceded him in death.  Virgil did what so few do as he was a frequent candidate for a wide variety of political offices.   Although not elected to any office,...

Nov 16, 2021

Mrs. Joie Sharp , age 94 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021.  She was a member of Glade Springs Baptist Church, and enjoyed being with her family.  Preceded in death by Husband, Louis Sharp, Sons, Donnie Sharp and Jerry Sharp, Grandson, Benjamin Sharp, and Parents, Alfred and Lillie Sharp.

Survivors:  Grandchildren, Jamie Sharp,...

Nov 9, 2021

Mr. William Onie “Bill” Goins , age 50 of Caryville passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021.  Bill had a remarkable ability to draw, enjoyed collecting model cars, and was an avid Green Bay Packers and Chicago White Sox fan.  Preceded in death by Father, James William Goins, Grandparents, Onie and Nancy Elsie Paul Goins, and Arlie and...

Nov 3, 2021

Ms. Tonya Maddox , age 56 of LaFollette went home to be with Jesus after a short illness on Wednesday, November 3, 2021.  She was of the Baptist Faith and was employed with Security Finance for 33 years.  Tonya was a loving Aunt, a best friend to many, enjoyed traveling, and was always up for a road...