LaFollette Obituaries

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...

Jul 6, 2021

Mrs. Goldie L. Heatherly , age 89 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021.  She was of the Baptist Faith.  Goldie was an accomplished quilter, enjoyed cooking, and always kept her home in order.  She also loved to spend time with her Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.   Preceded in death by Husbands, Leo Dagley and Roy Heatherly, Infant...

Jul 2, 2021

Mrs. Elizabeth A. Dial , age 80 of LaFollette passed away Friday, July 2, 2021.  She was a member of New Horizon Baptist Church and was formerly employed as a Customer Service Supervisor with Bike Athletic.  Elizabeth loved her Grandkids tremendously.  Preceded in death by Husband, Bill Frank Dial, Parents, George and Mary Galloway Stringfield, Brother, Johnny...

Jul 2, 2021

Mr. Donald W. Tipton , age 56 of Clinton, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021.  He was a Faithful member of Faith Way Assembly of God and was employed with Clinton Housing Authority.  Donald had a love of animals and being on his Farm.  Preceded in death by Parents, Howard and Patsy Ary Tipton, and several Aunts...

Jun 27, 2021

Mr. Jason Steven Grimm , age 40 of Jacksboro, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021.  Jason owned and operated several businesses around the area and was a 1999 graduate of Anderson County High School.  He was a true friend to many and was always there to lend a hand, no matter the time of day, and always gave...

Jun 27, 2021

Timothy “Shane” Lewis, Jr. age 23 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021.  He was employed with the City of LaFollette and had served in the U.S. Army.  Shane loved his Children, riding motorcycles, being in the outdoors, and had never met a stranger.  Preceded in death by Grandparents, Larry Goins, Leroy and Lillie Lewis, Uncles,...

Jun 25, 2021

Rev. William L. Hill , age 67 of Jacksboro, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021.  Rev. Hill was a retired Minister with the United Methodist Church for over 30 years, and currently a member of Jacksboro United Methodist Church.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran, attended Tennessee Wesleyan College where he received his Bachelor’s Degree and Asbury...

Jun 23, 2021

Mrs. Nancy Stadler age 55 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021.  She was of the Christian Faith and preceded in death by Husband, Richard “Rick” Stadler, Grandson, Kaysen; Father, George Perkins, and Sister, Teresa Perkins.

Survivors:  Daughter, Valerie Rose Stadler; Mother, Geraldine Collett King; Sister, Teena Perkins and Dennis Heath.  Several other relatives...

Jun 18, 2021

Steven William Moore , age 34 of Fremont, IN, formerly of Jackson, MI, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021.  He was of the Church of God Faith.  Preceded in death by Grandfathers, Raymond Moore, Larry Mason, and William Hayes Williams.

Survivors:  Children, Lillyanna Moore and Braydin Moore; Fiance’ Rebecca Knight; Mother, Kimberly Presley; Father, Steve...

Jun 14, 2021

Mark H. Housley , age 39 of LaFollette passed away Monday, June 14, 2021.  He was a former Conductor and Engineer with CSX Transportation.  Preceded in death by Grandparents, John Ward, Sr., and Delbert and Marie Housley; Aunt, Ellen Darlene Ward.

Survivors: Son, Haden Housley; Father, Edward Housley; Mother, Debbie Ward Housley; Grandmother, Artie Ward;...

Jun 7, 2021

Ms. Bobbie Jean Irwin age 83 of Duff passed away Monday, June 7, 2021.  She was of the Baptist Faith and retired from Imperial Reading Corp.  Preceded in death by Parents, Charles R. and Onie McNeeley Irwin, Sisters, Dorothy, Nancy, and Ruth Irwin, Brothers, Carl, Augdon, James, and Earnest Irwin.

Survivors: Brother, Jack Irwin and...

Jun 6, 2021

Mrs. Cloteen Tolliver , age 60 of Speedwell passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021.  She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church and was formerly employed with Allied as a Quality Control Inspector.  Cloteen enjoyed knitting and sewing, and making homemade candy.  Preceded in death by Husband, Johnny William Tolliver, father, Hobert Jones, Sisters, Tina Couch,...

May 26, 2021

Mr. Richard “Rick” Stadler , age 69 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021.  He was a Christian and retired from Chrysler Motors.  Preceded in death by Grandson, Kaysen, Parents, Norma and Leona Wesley Stadler, and several Siblings.

Richard and Nancy were together for 37 years.  Survivors, Wife, Nancy Stadler; Daughter, Valerie Rose Stadler;...