Obituaries

LaFollette Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Lafollette, Tennessee area


David Broyles

David Broyles

May 25, 2021

Mr. David Broyles age 77 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021.  He was an active member of East LaFollette Baptist Church and was a U.S. Navy Veteran.  Along with his Wife, they successfully owned and operated Judy’s Grocery in LaFollette for 40 years. Preceded in death by Parents, Hiram and Opal Meredith Broyles, and Uncle,...

Steve Ford

Steve Ford

May 24, 2021

Mr. Steve Ford , age 53 of the Halls Community of Knoxville passed away Monday, May 24, 2021.  He was formerly employed with Smurfit-Stone Container Corp.  Steve had a great love of cars, especially his 1967 Chevrolet Camaro and was a hard worker.

Survivors: Wife, Edwina Lawson Ford; Children, Anthony Lawson and Austin Wood; Grandchildren,...

Jimmy Mullins

Jimmy Mullins

May 16, 2021

Mr. Jimmy Dean Mullins , age 61 of Caryville, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021.  He was of the Baptist Faith, and liked to fish, work on big trucks, and “tinker” on things.  Preceded in death by Parents, Ellis and Mary Perry Mullins, and Siblings.

Survivors:  Wife, Samantha Evans Mullins; Son, Chestin Lee Mullins; 3 Brothers. ...

Solomon Carroll

Solomon Carroll

May 16, 2021

Solomon Atticus Carroll awoke to God’s full glory on May 16, 2021.  At what feels so painfully short time on this earth.  Solomon was knitted perfectly for his time on earth. With the resemblance of his daddy’s nose, he was formed beautifully in our sight. As his parents, it is our privilege to celebrate Solomon and the...

Jerry Miller

Jerry Miller

May 8, 2021

Mr. Jerry Miller , age 64 of LaFollette, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021.  He was a former Greenskeeper at LaFollette Country Club.  Preceded in death by Parents, John L. and Effie Jane Heatherly Miller.

Survivors:  Sister, Patsy Miller; Niece, Starla Collins; Great Nephew, Josh Collins; Great Niece, Hannah Collins; Aunt, Josie Comer; Uncle, Bobby Heatherly...

Margaret Jones

Margaret Jones

May 8, 2021

Mrs. Margaret Jones , age 67 of Goshen, OH, formerly of LaFollette passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021.  She was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Parents, J. P. and Lilly Vireda Bailey Jones, Sisters, Nancy Condery, Lula Mae Carroll, and Carolyn Ford, Brother, Junior Jones.

Survivors: Sons, Rod Jones and Laurie McRoberts,...

Christopher Kimberlin

Christopher Kimberlin

May 4, 2021

Mr. Christopher William Kimberlin , age 35 of LaFollette, passed from this life on May 4, 2021.  He was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend.  The smiles of his life were his three beloved children.  Chris loved mechanics and Computer technology.  He enjoyed the outdoors and had a gift of communicating his imagination to art...

Agnes Seibers

Agnes Seibers

May 2, 2021

Mrs. Agnes Emiline Seibers , age 79 passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 3:31 A.M. at Tennova LaFollette Medical Center.  She was born on Friday, September 19, 1941, the 2nd in a long line of daughters born to Everett and Evelyn Huddleston of Stinking Creek.  Agnes was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and...

Lois Clem

Lois Clem

Apr 30, 2021

Mrs. Lois Ann Clem , age 79 of LaFollette went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 30, 2021.  She was born in Harlan, KY on May 24, 1941 and was a member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church.  Lois was a faithful friend and loved to witness for the Lord.  She will certainly be remembered as...

Pat Baird

Pat Baird

Apr 24, 2021

Pat Baird, age 64 of Sweetwater, TN, formerly of LaFollette, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021.  She was employed for many years with Cumberland Village Healthcare and was of the Baptist Faith.  Pat truly loved her Grandchildren and working in her flower garden.  Preceded in death by Parents, John Frank and Helen Tidwell Baird, Infant Brother, Johnny Wayne Baird,...

Kelly Thompson

Kelly Thompson

Apr 24, 2021

Mrs. Kelly Rene’ Thompson , age 55 of LaFollette, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021.  Kelly was a beloved Mother and Wife.  Preceded in death by Father, Ronald “Butch” Benn.

Survivors:  Husband, Douglas Michael Thompson; Son, Gregory Mark Punch; Mother, Freida Benn; Aunts, Doris Roberts and Ellen Doris Roberts; Cousin, Greg Roberts; and Special Dogs,...

P.L. Watson

P.L. Watson

Apr 19, 2021

Mr. P. L. Watson , age 85 of LaFollette passed away, Monday, April 19, 2021.   P. L. was a U.S. Army Veteran serving as a SP4, Airborne Division, and was of the Baptist Faith.  He was employed for many years with Shelby’s Warehouse and a driver for Shelby’s “Rolling Store”.  Preceded in death by Wife, Mary Lucille...

Kathleen Dougherty

Kathleen Dougherty

Apr 17, 2021

Kathleen Sweat Dougherty , age 63, of LaFollette, went to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, April 17, 2021.  She was preceded in death by parents, Silas and Bessie Sweat, infant daughter, Tabitha Stagnolia, twin sister, Angleen Sweat Broyles, and sister, Wanda Jane Sweat.

She is survived by daughter, Misty Rose of Indiana, Carrie Mitchell and...

Sean Alexander

Sean Alexander

Apr 16, 2021

Mr. Sean Bradley Alexander , age 44 of Jacksboro, TN formerly of Huber Heights, OH, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021.  He was employed as a Process Engineer at Y-12 National Security Complex, and a member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church.  Sean was a proud Father and loved enjoying the outdoors with his Family.  Preceded in death...

Jo Franklin

Jo Franklin

Apr 10, 2021

Mrs. Jo Anne Franklin , age 79 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021.  She was a longtime member of East LaFollette Baptist Church and member of the Jolly Hearts Ladies Group.  Jo Anne retired from LaFollette Medical Center in 2003 after 41 years of service as lead X-Ray Technician.  Preceded in death by Husband, Eddie...

Janet Ellison

Janet Ellison

Apr 8, 2021

Janet Leavitt Ellison , age 52 of LaFollette, born May 10, 1968 and passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021.  Janet was a giver and brought lots of sunshine to those who knew her.  She loved people and enjoyed helping those less fortunate than her.  She always sent goods and money to Jamaica for the needy.  One summer...

Billie Carson

Billie Carson

Apr 7, 2021

Mrs. Billie Rogers Carson , born November 21, 1928, of LaFollette, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.  She was a member of the LaFollette United Methodist Church and of the Joy Sunday School Class.  Billie retired from South Central Bell and was a member of The Telephone Pioneers of America.  She was preceded in death by...

Rick Wright

Rick Wright

Apr 7, 2021

Mr. Rick J. Wright , age 63 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021.  Rick was a loving Husband and Father, and a former CNC Machinist.  Preceded in death by Parents, Burdett and Mary Braszko Wright.

Survivors:  Wife, Mrs. Peggy Wright; Children, Megan West and husband, Lloyd, Heather Ross and husband, Rudy, and Dawn...

Missy Pebley

Missy Pebley

Apr 7, 2021

Mrs. Missy Pebley , age 42 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021.  She was employed as a Nutrition Specialist with Jacksboro Middle School and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.  Missy loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, and riding her motorcycle, but most importantly, she loved her Family.  Preceded in death by...

Fred Critchett

Fred Critchett

Mar 31, 2021

Mr. Fred Critchett , age 87 of LaFollette Passed away, Wednesday, March 31, 2021,   He was retired from Chrysler Motor Company and enjoyed golfing with the Young at Hearts Senior Group.  Preceded in death by Wife, Leola Critchett, Parents, Fred B. and Ida Critchett, and Daughter-in-Law, Jean Critchett.

Survivors:  Children, Reggie Critchett, Tonya Nix and...