LaFollette Obituaries

Sep 25, 2020

Doris Richardson Wells age 75 of LaFollette passed away Friday, September 25, 2020.  She was a life-long faithful member of Indiana Avenue Baptist Church and a very devoted Mother.  Doris had many passions including being in the kitchen cooking and baking, growing and tending to her beautiful flower garden of Iris and Lillies, and quilt making.  Preceded...

Sep 17, 2020

Mrs. Karen J. Videtich age 84 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020.  She was a devoted member of East LaFollette Baptist Church and Director of the Jolly Hearts Ladies Group for many years.  Karen also had a heart to bring Sunday School to Nursing Home Residents and Shut-ins.  Preceded in death by Husband, Joseph Matthew Videtich, Son, Terry...

Sep 13, 2020

Mrs. Elizabeth Dean Gibson age 63 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020.  She attended Fundamental Missionary Baptist Church.  In the words of her Sisters, “Dean was always the life of the party!” and loved to be with her family.   Preceded in death by Husband, John Wayne Gibson; Son, Eric Gibson; Parents, Murley and Oma Smith...

Sep 11, 2020

Mrs. Faye Fraley , age 74 of LaFollette passed away peacefully Friday, September 11, 2020.  She loved cooking, and her special pups, Sissy and Magnum.  Preceded in death by husband, Wendell Fraley, Parents, Kermit and Rosetta Crabtree Byrd, Father-in-Law and Mother-in-Law, Caleb and Myrtle Fraley.

Survivors:  Sons, Scott Fraley, Keith Fraley and Melody Henderson; Brothers,...

Sep 9, 2020

Mrs. Sandra Kaye Carroll Lindsay, began her journey to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 9, 2020.  She was a member of Grantsboro Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, Johnny and Geneva Carroll; Brothers, Roger Dale Carroll, Mark “Ronnie” Carroll, and Lonnie “Jim” Carroll.

Survivors:  Husband, Robert Mitchell Lindsay; Daughter, Tonya Wells; Grandchildren, Brianna...

Sep 6, 2020

Mr. Willard E. Bolton age 84 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020.  He was a lifetime member of Lick Creek Holiness Church and was formerly employed with TDOT.  Preceded in death by wife, Eunice Marlow Bolton, Parents, Howard and Gracie Gaylor Bolton, Brothers, Clifford and George Bolton, Sisters, Christine Ridenour, Rita Brown, and Juanita Lloyd,...

Sep 3, 2020

Mr. Harold R. Branam age 88 of LaFollette (formerly of the Duff Community) passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020.  He was a member, Deacon, and longtime Sunday School Teacher of Duff Baptist Church and a U.S. Army Veteran.  Affectionately known as “HB”, Harold was a well known radio host for 1450 WLAF in LaFollette, hosting his world...

Aug 29, 2020

Mr. Jackie Lobertini age 78 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020.  He was an Educator and Materials Supervisor employed with the Campbell County School System until his retirement in 2000.  He was of the Baptist Faith.  Jackie loved the Bible, gardening, traveling, reading, decorating for holidays, antiques, cooking, and his precious companion, Angel.  Preceded in...

Aug 21, 2020

Mr. Ernest F. Jenkins, Jr. age 77 of LaFollette passed away Friday, August 21, 2020.  Preceded in death by Parents, Ernest Jenkins, Sr. and Eula Mae Martin Jenkins.

Survivors:  Wife, Mrs. Yvonne Jenkins; Stepson, William Scott Bunch and Wife, Nancy Ann; Brother, Eddie Jenkins and Wife, Rosie; Sisters, Mary Nell Lancaster and Husband, Wibur, Judy...

Aug 17, 2020

Mr. Robert Lee Zareva age 88 of Severn, MD passed away Monday, August 17, 2020.  He was a U.S. Navy Veteran.  Preceded in death by Granddaughter, Carley Zareva, Parents, John and Esther Grover Zareva, and Sister, Mary Ann Morgan.

Survivors: Wife, Mrs. Deidre Zareva; Sons, Robert Zareva, Jr., Richard Zareva and Wife, Carla; Daughter, Kimberly...

Aug 11, 2020

Mrs. Edith Gertrude Kitts age 71 of Knoxville, formerly of LaFollette, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020.  She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Halls.  Preceded in death by Son, Roger Kitts, Parents, Raymond and Love Heatherly Ulmer, Brothers, Kenny, Johnny, and Gary Ulmer, Nephew, Teddy Lambert, Jr., Nieces, Tammy Nolan and Kimberly Knechtges.

Aug 7, 2020

Mr. Carl Edwards age 78 of LaFollette passed away Friday, August 7, 2020.  Preceded in death by Wife, Carolyn Minton Edwards, Father, Verlin Edwards, Mother, Cecil Graves Edwards, Brothers, Arlis, D.J., Loyd, Boyd, Terry, Austin, Coy, and Kenneth Edwards, Sister, Bertha Edwards.

Survivors:  Son, Greg Edwards and wife, Laura; Daughters, Carla Foster and husband, Robert,...

Aug 2, 2020

Mr. Walter Ben Henegar age 90 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020.  He was a long-time Deacon and member of Forks Grove Baptist Church.  Walter was a retired road builder, and after his initial retirement, founded Upstate Construction.  He served as a Campbell County Commissioner for 3 terms, and at 88 years old served as...

Aug 2, 2020

Mr. Marvin Ivey age 60 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020.  He attended Fincastle Church of God.  Marvin was a former Sewing Machine Mechanic employed with Camel Manufacturing.  A true family man, Marvin enjoyed being with his Children, Grandchildren, and Great-Grandchildren.  Preceded in death by Father, Owen Ivey, Sister, Sandra Harness, and several Aunts and...

Jul 30, 2020

Mrs. Shelly Caddell Milton , age 46 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020.  A proud Gigi to Riley Blaine and Tucker Case and a dog lover to Badger, Oreo, Penelope, Otis, Buddy, Scooby, and Jax the cat.  She was owner of Shelly’s Spotless Cleaning Service.  She was never without a smile and was a true...

Jul 29, 2020

Mrs. Julia Ada Kitts age 97 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020.  She was a founding member of Rock Creek Community Church of God.  Mrs. Ada enjoyed homemaking, gardening, and working in her church.  Preceded in death by Husband, Hershel “Sob” Kitts, Parents, Isaac and Martha Stooksbury Lovely, Sisters and Brother, Lily Earnhardt, Edra Farrish,...

Jul 24, 2020

Mrs. Georgia K. Siler , age 90 of the Habersham Community passed away Friday, July 24, 2020.  She was a member of Habersham Baptist Church.  Mrs. Georgia served as a Teacher Assistant at Wynn-Habersham School for many years.  She loved her family and friends, quilting, and was an election official at Wynn-Habersham precinct for many years.  Preceded...

Jul 20, 2020

Mr. Timothy “Timmy” Flick age 60 of Caryville passed away Monday, July 20, 2020.  Preceded in death by Father, Walter Flick.

Survivors:  Mother, Betty Flick; Sister, Sharon Blevins; Brothers, Jimmy “Butchy” Flick and Johnny Flick; Niece, Melissa Sartin; Nephew, Chris Sartin; Great Niece, Heather Johnson and husband, Austin; Great-Great Niece, Aleigh Ward; Great-Great Nephews, Brently...

Jul 15, 2020

Mr. Lewis Craton “L. C.” King age 92 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020.  He was a lifelong coal miner and attended Speedwell Freewill Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Wife, Margie Smith King, Grandchildren, Natasha King and Gary King, Jr., Parents, Joe King and Lucy Blackwell King, four Brothers and four Sisters.

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Jul 9, 2020

Mr. Victor Haynes age 58 of Knoxville passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2020.  He was employed with the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office as a Corrections Officer and O’Reilly Auto Parts.  Victor was a 1980 Graduate of Campbell County High School, and attended the University of Tennessee and Tennessee Tech University.  He was a proud youth sports coach...