LaFollette Obituaries

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

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 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....

Nov 7, 2020

Mrs. Alta Myers Ayers , age 95, of Miamisburg, OH, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020, at home, with her loving family by her side.  She was born in LaFollette, TN, on December 22, 1924, to the late Orlando G. and Octavia G. Allen Myers.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Nov 7, 2020

Rev. Lonnie Raymond Albright Sr ., age 81, of LaFollette went home to be the Lord with his family by his side on Saturday, November 7, 2020.  He was a member of Town Creek Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, going to church and reading his Bible.  He is preceded in death by his loving wife of...

Nov 2, 2020

Mrs. Kathy Powers , age 63 of Speedwell, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020.  She was of the Church of God Faith. Preceded in death by Son, Shane Avery Cobb, Parents, Hershel and Virgie Leach Powers, Brothers, Darrell Lynn Powers and Kelly Wayne Powers.

Survivors:  Son, Travis Aaron Cobb and Zachary Owen Cobb; Granddaughters, Nevaeh...

Oct 31, 2020

“She who was lovely has fallen asleep.  Heaven’s gain is our loss”. Cindi Anne Rogers left this life for her home in Heaven on Saturday, October 31, 2020.

Cindi was a devoted member of Hope-Stand Church. She passionately loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and so enjoyed working in the Church in any capacity wherever she...

Oct 29, 2020

Mrs. Anna Naomi (Walden) Burns , 87, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 29th, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Anna was born on March 4th, 1933 in LaFollette, Tennessee to the late Charlie Walden and Nancy J. (Bruce) Walden.  Anna was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Henry Burns Jr.; her parents; her brothers, Hansford,...

Oct 27, 2020

Mr. Lewis Carroll, Jr. affectionately known as “Bug” passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020.  He was of the Holiness Faith and attended Higher Ground Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, Lewis Sr. and Bessie Phillips Carroll, Brothers, Eugene Carroll and Bobby Carroll, and Niece, Samantha Wilson.

Survivors:  Wife, Mrs. Joy Bennett Carroll; Sons, Lewis Eugene...

Oct 26, 2020

Mr. Billy Jack “Cotton” Kitts , age 75 of LaFollette passed away Monday, October 26, 2020.  He attended Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church and was a former heavy equipment operator.  Cotton loved his family, especially his children and grandchildren, farming, gardening, and trout fishing.  Preceded in death by Parents, Elbert Rose, Sr. and Gertrude Kitts; Brothers, Elbert Rose,...

Oct 19, 2020

Mr. Robert Donald Foster, Sr. age 85 of LaFollette passed away Monday, October 19, 2020.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran.  Mr. Foster was a former construction worker specializing in drywall work.  Preceded in death by Wife, Wanda Sue Foster, Daughter, Marlene Laney, Parents, Fred Foster and Birdie Foster.

Survivors:  Children, Rhonda Albright and husband,...

Oct 15, 2020

Mrs. Yvonia Morrell, age 74 of LaFollette, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020.  She was of the Baptist Faith. Preceded in death by Parents, James and Ethel Shephard Housley, and several Sisters and Brothers.

Survivors:  Daughter, Tammy Potts Hickman and husband, Steve; Son, Tony Potts; 4 Grandchildren; Sister, Esther Owens.   Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, other relatives and...

Oct 14, 2020

Alex Ryce Bullman , beloved son, brother, and aspiring NBA Superstar, age 9, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020.  Alex lived life wide open, as little boys are supposed to.  To say that he loved everyone would be an understatement, including his family, friends, cousins, and especially his family at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.  Alex's love for...

Oct 12, 2020

Bishop Richard L. Hensley age 91 of LaFollette passed away Monday, October 12, 2020.  He was a Church of God Bishop in the Cleveland Assembly for more than 70 years.  He Pastored multiple Churches and was involved in the building of two Churches.  He loved farming and caring for his orchard of fruit trees.  Bishop Hensley served...

Oct 9, 2020

Mrs. Betty Sue Wells Carson age 87 of LaFollette passed away Friday, October 9, 2020.  She was a member of Indiana Avenue Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Husband, E.C. Carson, Parents, George and Flora Wells, Sisters, Mary Murray, Lorene Gladson, Martha Giandelia, and Eva Romanella, brothers, Sam Wells and J.T. Wells.

Survivors: Son, Steve...