LaFollette Obituaries

Dec 15, 2020

Mr. Charles Keith “Buddy” Collier , age 91 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020.  He was a member of Indiana Avenue Baptist Church, and a U.S. Air Force Veteran.  Buddy was an Adolescent Counselor for many years with Helen Ross McNabb Center.  Buddy was an original founder and lead tenor singer for the Kingsman Quartet...

Dec 15, 2020

Ella Mae DeVore , age 61 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020.  She was of the Baptist Faith.  Ella enjoyed making jewelry, fishing, and loved to be with her Grandchildren.  Preceded in death by Fiancé, Mark A. “Tony” Morgan, Mother, Bertha Mae Trammell, Father and Second Mother, Leon and Treba Trammell.

Survivors: Sons,...

Dec 14, 2020

Mrs. Lois Gibson Ridenour, age 84 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 14, 2020. She loved her God, her church, and her family. Lois was a member of Friendship Community Church. She was always actively serving in the church, as Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School teacher, and supporting missions however she...

Dec 12, 2020

Mrs. Pauline Adkins , age 80 of LaFollette, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020.  Mrs. Adkins was a Member of Red Ash Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by husband, Sherman Adkins, Daughter, Kathy Wilson, Parents, Milford and Rosie Brooks Broyles, and Brothers, Robert, Arlis, Willis, Lewis, and Oscar Broyles.

Survivors:  Daughter, Joan Aline...

Dec 12, 2020

On Saturday, December 12, 2020, Dominick Zupancic, loving Son, Brother, and friend went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Known by his family and friends as “Dom”, he was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and Hope and Stand. Dom was currently a Sophomore at Campbell County High School where he was...

Dec 9, 2020

Mrs. Nancy Fugate , age 82 of Lenoir City, formerly of LaFollette, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020.  Mrs. Fugate was former Office Manager with Roses Department Store and Stein-Mart.  She was married to Charles Edward Fugate for 62 years until his passing in 2018.  Also preceded in death by Infant Son, Kenneth Scott Fugate, Parents, Herschel...

Dec 7, 2020

Brooke Elizabeth McGuire , age 32 of LaFollette passed away Monday, December 7, 2020.  Brooke was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, and was a member of West LaFollette Baptist Church.  Brooke enjoyed reading, her beloved cats, vacationing with her family, and taking genuine care of people.  Preceded in death by Grandfather, Glenn Edward McGuire, Sr.,...

Nov 27, 2020

Mr. Randy Robertson , age 72 of Jacksboro passed away Friday, November 27, 2020.  Randy was a retired Paramedic and Firefight in Palm Beach County, FL.  He was a former Merchant Marine, and a U. S. Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam War.  He was a true outdoorsman and served in many different positions from Alaska to...

Nov 25, 2020

Mrs. Ellen Ford , age 92 of the Habersham Community, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020.  She was a member of Lick Creek Holiness Church.  She loved the Lord, singing gospel music, and spending time with her family.  Preceded in death by Husband, Ed Ford and former husband, Odell Wilburn, Parents, Mitt and Nancy Owens Bolton; Sisters, Martha Keeney, Josie Bolton,...

Nov 24, 2020

Mrs. Azlee Goins , age 92 of LaFollette, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020.  She was a member of Victory Baptist Church and was a former teacher’s assistant at East LaFollette and Valley View Elementary Schools.  Azlee was a wonderful canner and cook and was known for her famous macaroni and tomatoes, and fried corn.  Preceded in...

Nov 24, 2020

Mrs. Elsa L. Aiken , age 99 years and 3 months, of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020.  She was the oldest living member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church.  She lived in Gallatin, TN for 43 years before returning to Campbell County, TN.  She always enjoyed singing in any choir.  Mrs. Aiken wrote gospel music from...

Nov 20, 2020

Ms. Linda S. Lane , age 64 of Knoxville, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020.  Linda was of the Baptist Faith and attended Central Baptist Church in Bearden.  Preceded in death by Parents, Ernest and Thelma Reynolds, Step-Brothers, Ralph Reynolds and Raymond Reynolds.

Survivors:   Son, James M. “Jimmy” Ray; Four Grandchildren, Gracey, Mason, Valerie, and...

Nov 20, 2020

Mrs. Micky Ann Etnier , age 71 of Jacksboro, TN, passed away at her home on Friday, November 20, 2020.  She was born January 4, 1949 in Elwood , IN.  She was the daughter of Fran and Doris (Kleyla) Wallpe who preceded her in death.  She was married July 16, 1966, to Samuel J. Etnier who survives. ...

Nov 20, 2020

Mr. Ralph Swain , age 71 of the Hickory Creek Community passed away Friday, November 20, 2020.  Ralph was a former heavy equipment operator, truck driver, and a gun and classic car collector.  For a time Ralph was a Deputy Sheriff while Harry Cureton was in Office.  Preceded in death by Infant Sons, Billy Joe and Raymond...

Nov 20, 2020

Mr. Ronnie C. Branam , of Jacksboro passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020.  He was a loving husband, son, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  He was a faithful Christian and attended Heritage Baptist Church.  Ronnie was a graduate of Wynn High School.  He completed the Licensed Practical Nurse training at LaFollette Medical where he was employed...

Nov 18, 2020

Mr. James Darrell Crabtree , age 64 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.  He attended Shield of Faith Church and loved the Lord, Jesus Christ.  Darrell owned and operated Crabtree Excavating and loved heavy equipment, and being in the mountains.  Preceded in death by Father, Harvey Crabtree and Mother,...

Nov 14, 2020

J.B. Leach , age 79 of LaFollette, TN, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 14, 2020.  He was a 55-year member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church.  He was the owner of Kash N Karry Building Supply in LaFollette for over 34 years and loved interacting with people, especially his employees, customers and salesmen.  J.B....

Nov 13, 2020

Deputy Chance Pierce , age 35, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020.  Chance was employed as a Deputy with the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office having recently completed the Walters State Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy after previously serving as Corporal with the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Dept.  He was an accomplished drummer and used his talent...

Nov 11, 2020

Becky M. (Goins) Cross age 47 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020.  Becky enjoyed riding horses and her motorcycle.  Preceded in death by father, Clarence Goins, and two-infant brothers.

Survivors: Daughters, Kristie Morris, Cassandra Wells, Samantha Wells, and Nevaeh; Grandson, Samuel Queener; Husband, Kenneth Cross; Mother, Louella Ann Boshears Goins; Brother, Brian Keith...

Nov 10, 2020

Ms. Shirlene Myers , born May 22, 1952 passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020.  Preceded in death by Parents, Charles L. and Georgia L. Myers and Brother, Ronald M. Myers.

Survivors: Sisters, Vivian Loudy and Brenda Myers; Nieces and Nephews, Tammy Hammond, Charles Anderson, Kristie Anderson, Alexandria Loudy, Paul Myers, Eric Myers, and Kim Myers....