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LaFollette Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Lafollette, Tennessee area
Linda J. Price
Aug 6, 2024
Linda J. Price, age 80, of LaFollette passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. She was a member of New Horizon Baptist Church. Linda was a strong lady who always faced her battles head-on. A single mom, she attended secretarial school and worked hard to give her daughters a better life than the one she had. She taught them the...
Sharon Diane Walden
Jul 30, 2024
Sharon Diane Walden, age 60 passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. For the past few years, Sharon was a resident of Open Arms Care in Knoxville where she enjoyed her favorite soft drink, Pepsi, collecting and watching DVD’s, and drawing. She also enjoyed roller skating, swimming, and shopping for anything with “Bling”. She is preceded in death by brother,...
Wilma Turner
Jul 29, 2024
Mrs. Wilma Turner, age 98 of LaFollette passed from this earthly life on Monday, July 29, 2024 at her home surrounded by loved ones. Affectionately known as “Wilma Martha” to several of her family members, she was saved at the age of 5, and was a long-time member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She was an accomplished quiltmaker and dearly...
Wilma J. Bruce
Jul 24, 2024
Mrs. Wilma J. Bruce age 80 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024. She was of the Church of God Faith and enjoyed cooking, singing, and spending time with her family, especially being a beloved “Granna” to her Grandchildren. She is preceded in death by husband, Ray Bruce, parents, Millie and Flora (Walden) Chiarini, sisters, Shirley Hayes and Stella...
Katy Ann Douglas Roberts
Jul 21, 2024
Katy Ann Douglas Roberts, age 84, of LaFollette passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024, surrounded by her Family and Friends. She was of the Baptist Faith. Katy was versatile in her occupations and was a caring caregiver for her Husband, and also a caregiver for several other individuals. She enjoyed cooking, quilt making, working in her flower garden, and helping...
James Lendon Byrd
Jul 11, 2024
Mr. James Lendon Byrd, age 83 of Duff passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024. Lendon was born July 16, 1940 to parents, Costo and Wonnie (Beaty) Byrd and was a long-time construction worker where his career took him all across the country. He was a member of Jacksboro Masonic Lodge #322, F & AM, and was of the Baptist...
Glen E. Goins
Jul 7, 2024
Mr. Glen E. Goins, age 89 of LaFollette, TN passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024. He was a member of Forks Grove Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his Parents, Thurman and Cleda Goins, Sister, Janet Overton, Special Cousins, Boyd and Everette Goins, and other family.
Survivors: Son, Larry Goins and wife, Cathy; Significant Other and Caregiver, Debbie Sweat; 4 Grandchildren;...
Elizabeth Anne "Liz" Andrews
Jul 1, 2024
Mrs. Elizabeth Anne “Liz” Andrews, age 61, of LaFollette passed away Monday, July 1, 2024. Liz enjoyed collecting antiques, thrift shopping, helping people, and dearly loved her dog, Lacey. She is preceded in death by Parents, Edward and Arkanna (Lamb) Hodge, Sister, Rosemary Hodge Frazier, and Brother, Billy Hodge.
She is survived by her Son, Luke Hodge; her Daughters, Amanda Andrews...
Mildred Humphrey
Jul 1, 2024
Mrs. Mildred Mae (Williams) Humphrey passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024. She was a member of Glade Springs Baptist Church. Mildred took the time to enjoy the simple things of life like sitting on the porch, drinking coffee, birdwatching, especially hummingbirds, tending to her flower garden, and dearly loved her animals, Sadie, Tiger, and Tabby. Her greatest joy was...
Shirley Miller Peel
Jun 27, 2024
Mrs. Shirley Miller Peel, age 85 of LaFollette, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family near on Thursday, June 27th, 2024. Shirley was a member of New Horizon Baptist Church and most recently attended Cedar Hill Baptist Church. She was a retired teacher and counselor who was loved by all of her students. Shirley was a loving...
Ruby N. Parker
Jun 26, 2024
Ruby N. Parker, resident of Sylvania, OH, passed away on June 26, 2024 at age 94. Born January 12, 1930 in LaFollette, TN. Ruby was known for her dedication to her family. She spent many years raising her sons and took great pride in them and her family that continued to grow over the years. She was the rock of...
John Henry Owens
Jun 26, 2024
Mr. John Henry Owens, age 73 of Jacksboro passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024. He attended White Oak Church of God and loved fishing, motorcycle riding, boating, camping, playing the part of Santa Clause, and spending time with his Grandchildren. Preceded in death by Parents, Eldredge and Bessie (Prater) Owens; Brother, Terry Owens.
Survivors: Son, John David Owens and wife, Renee;...
Garry R. Goins
Jun 26, 2024
Mr. Garry R. Goins, age 67 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024. He was a member of LaFollette Church of God, and enjoyed fishing, loved playing music with his guitar, and his little dog, Henry. Preceded in death by Son, Garry White, Daughter, Brittany White, Mother of their Children, Tonya White, Parents, Burrentte Goins and Odessa Mae (Jones)...
Lois June Goins
Jun 23, 2024
Mrs. Lois June Goins, age 71 of Jacksboro passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024. She was formerly employed with Imperial Reading and Camel Manufacturing until her retirement. She also dearly loved her cats, and being with her Grandchildren. Preceded in death by Parents, Wade and Ruby Herron, Brother, Jimmy Herron, and Sister, Marsha Herron.
She is survived by her Sons,...
Michael "Pike" D. Yoakum
Jun 22, 2024
Michael “Pike” D. Yoakum of LaFollette TN joined the party in the sky June 22, 2024 surrounded by family and friends. Michael was born Feb. 18, 1965, to Carl Yoakum and Minnie (Robinson) Lockmiller. He was raised in Monroe MI by his loving parents Minnie and Thomas Lockmiller. Pike met his better half & love of his life Sheila (Bunting)...
Steven Terry, Sr.
Jun 22, 2024
Mr. Steven Terry, Sr., age 68 of LaFollette passed away on Saturday, June 22,2024. Steven enjoyed camping, playing cards with his buddies, watching western movies and TV shows, but most of all, he found his greatest joy riding motorcycles with his son, Steven, Jr. He is preceded in death by parents, John and Nadine (Hicks) Terry, his brother, Richard Terry, and...
David Draughn
Jun 20, 2024
Mr. David Draughn, age 56 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024. He was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church and was employed with Mike Kilby Trucking, where he was a very hard worker and loved his career as a long distance truck driver. David had a heart of gold and was very much a family man. He deeply...
Martha (Dial) Bolinger Witt
Jun 17, 2024
Mrs. Martha (Dial) Bolinger Witt, age 95 of LaFollette entered into eternity with her Savior on Monday, June 17, 2024. She was a longtime and faithful member of First Baptist Church of LaFollette, and was also a member of Order of the Eastern Star. She is preceded in death by first husband, M.P. Bolinger, and second husband, Damon Witt, her...
Katherine Ledford
Jun 16, 2024
Mrs. Katherine Ledford, age 70, of Jacksboro passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024. She was of the Baptist Faith, and was a great Mother. She was full of life and enjoyed fishing, camping, going on road trips with family, and was a giver to help the Community. Preceded in death by Son, George David Ledford, Parents, Fred and Magaline Chadwell...
Lisa L. Rolston
Jun 13, 2024
Mrs. Lisa L. Rolston, age 64, of Caryville passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024. Lisa loved and adored her sons and grandchildren. She also enjoyed the outdoors, fishing when able, and deer hunting. She enjoyed many trips with her Cousin, Kathy Owens. Preceded in death by Son, Timothy Baird, Parents, Luther and Sarah McCulley Rolston, Aunt, Wilma Wallace and Uncle...
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