LaFollette Obituaries

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...

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...