LaFollette Obituaries

Jan 29, 2021

June Huston , 92, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2021, after a long illness. She leaves behind an incredible legacy of love. June was born in Johnson City, TN, on September 16, 1928, to William Dewitt Rose and Nancy Parrot Rose. She grew up in Johnson City until moving to Knoxville, TN, to attend the University...

Jan 27, 2021

Mr. R. Donald “Don” Hickey , age 86 of Caryville passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021.   He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church, and was proud to be a part of the Church re-construction and maintenance.  Mr. Hickey was retired from General Motors.  Preceded in death by Wife, Willie Jean Hickey.  Don was the last surviving...

Jan 27, 2021

Mrs. Anna M. Jones , age 63 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021.   She was of the Catholic Faith, and was a retail sales manager for many years.  Anna always had a positive attitude and lived by the quote “Today is a good day to have a good day”.  She loved her Grandchildren, shopping, her...

Jan 23, 2021

Mrs. Yvonne Tiller , age 87 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021.   She was a long-time member of East LaFollette Baptist Church, and was formerly employed as a shipping/receiving clerk with Imperial Reading.  Along with her Husband, Paul, who passed in 2019, they were the beloved duo, “Ma and Pa” to their Great-Grandchildren who she...

Jan 22, 2021

Mrs. Jeanne Jobe , age 76 of LaFollette, formerly of Cordele, GA passed away Friday, January 22, 2021.  She was a longtime dental assistant before moving to the Campbell Co. area in 2006 with her Husband, Henry.  Jeanne had a passion for family and travel, she especially loved the Smoky Mountains and viewing the elk at the...

Jan 22, 2021

Regina K. “Gina” Tomblin , age 54 of Jacksboro, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021.  She was the owner and operator of Tomblin Commercial Services, and was a huge Tennessee Vols fan.  Gina loved all sorts of animals, and loved her children and grandchildren tremendously.  Preceded in death by Parents, Harvey and Hazel Byrge Crabtree, Brothers, Darrell...

Jan 19, 2021

Mrs. Wilma Karleen Farris McCammon , age 93 formerly of LaFollette, TN, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021.  She and her husband, Leon ran Farris Service Station in the Fincastle Community for many years, and she drove the bus for TN State School for the Deaf in Knoxville for several years. Preceded in death by her first...

Jan 19, 2021

Mr. Howard St. John , age 80, passed away early on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.  Other than his time spent in the service, Howard was a lifelong resident of Campbell County.  He was known as one of the best all-around athletes to have played for LaFollette High School (Class of 1961), earning several accolades in basketball, football,...

Jan 18, 2021

Mrs. June Minton Kimberlain , loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, age 90 of LaFollette passed away Monday, January 18, 2021.  She was a Member of Fincastle United Methodist Church.  Mrs. Kimberlain was formerly employed with E.E. Hill & Son Insurance and served as a substitute teacher with the Campbell County School System.  She was fortunate to live...

Jan 18, 2021

Mr. James Charles Rose , age 92, formerly of LaFollette, TN, passed away on the morning of Monday, January 18, 2021 at his daughters’ home in Jackson Township, IL.  James and his wife Eula lived in Mokena for over 30 years and retired to LaFollette, TN where he was finally able to buy a pontoon boat and...

Jan 17, 2021

Mrs. Clara Mae Hatfield Ivey , age 91 of LaFollette, TN, passed away at Cumberland Village on Sunday, January 17, 2021.  She was born April 9, 1929, to the late Arthur and Cecile Parrott Hatfield in Bethlehem Community, TN.  She was a member of Elm Grove Baptist Church and worked 45 years at Imperial Reading (Shirt Factory)...

Jan 17, 2021

Mr. Franklin Lee “Frank” Carroll , age 60 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021.  Frank loved hunting, fishing, and being a Father and Grandfather.  Preceded in death by Angel Great-Grandson, Hayden Bolton, Parents, Lewis, Sr. and Bessie Philips Carroll, Brothers, Eugene Carroll, Bobby Carroll, and Lewis Carroll, Jr.

Survivors:  Children, Rachel Carroll and...

Jan 17, 2021

Mr. Millard Baird , age 59 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021.   He was a long-time landscaper in the Campbell County area, a die-hard Campbell County High School Football Fan, an avid hunter, enjoyed working on old cars, and especially loved his grandchildren.  Preceded in death by Parents, John and Maryanne Petro Baird, Uncles, Harry...

Jan 15, 2021

Dorothy J. Ivey Mize , born August 18, 1930, of LaFollette passed away Friday, January 15, 2021.  She was of the Church of God Faith.  Preceded in death by Husband, Oscar Mize, Parents, Curtis L. and Katherine Hopkins Ivey, Sisters, Garnetta McIntosh, Monique Foxx, Brothers, Curtis L. Ivey, Jr., Wayne E. Ivey, and G. Austin Ivey.

Jan 13, 2021

Rev. Ballard Boon Sweeney , age 81 of Middlesboro, KY, formerly of Jacksboro passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021.   Rev. Sweeney attended Trinity Baptist Church and was the former owner of Sweeney Trucking & Excavating.  He was a U. S. Army Veteran and also served in the U. S. Army National Guard.  Preceded in death by Wife,...

Jan 12, 2021

Brother Clyde Eugene Green , age 71 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021.  He was a 1968 Graduate of LaFollette High School and was very active in organizing the “Best of Times” LaFollette High School Reunion.  Clyde was a Past Master and Secretary of Campbell County Masonic Lodge #778 F. & A.M., a 32nd Degree...

Jan 9, 2021

Mrs. Bonnie Meredith , age 82 of Stinking Creek, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021.  She was of the Pentecostal Faith, a very loving Mother, and loved crafts of all kinds.  Preceded in death by Husband, Charles Meredith, Son, Charles Meredith, Jr., Parents, Rudolph and Cora Slade Mast, and 7 Brothers and Sisters.

Survivors:   Children,...

Jan 8, 2021

Mr. William Michael Slover , age 69 of Speedwell, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021.  Preceded in death by Son, Britton J. Slover, Mother, Dorothy Maxine Slover, and Sister, Eva Scharlene Slover.

Survivors:  Father, William J. Slover; 4 Sisters; 3 Brothers; Grandson; and  Granddaughter.  Several Nieces, Nephews, other Relatives and Friends.

Graveside Services...

Jan 7, 2021

Mrs. Betty Jean Monroe , age 86 of LaFollette, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021.  Her family was the true bright spot in her life and was always willing to help anyone.  Preceded in death by Husband, Orville Junior Monroe, Great-Granddaughter, Myranda Monroe, Parents, Sylvester and Minnie Johnson King, Nephew, Johnny Darren Adkins, Sisters and Brothers, Christine...

Jan 5, 2021

Mr. George Archie “G.A.” Boshears , age 97, of Jacksboro, passed away Sunday, January 3. 2021.  He grew up on the family farm working hard to support his widowed mother, brother and sister during the Great Depression and World War ll (also known as the Greatest Generation).  His memory of both past and present events was excellent...