LaFollette Obituaries

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...

Jul 1, 2020

Mr. Clyde McCoy, III age 67 of LaFollette, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  He was a well known electronic repairman and mechanic around LaFollette for many years.  Preceded in death by Wife, Pamela Sue McCoy, Father, Clyde McCoy, II.

Survivors:  Son, Clyde McCoy IV and several other family members.

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Jun 29, 2020

Mrs. Ruby Mae Turner Hill White , age 95 of LaFollette passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020.  She was a member of Davis Chapel Community Baptist Church.  Ruby worked as a Seamstress at various local manufacturing facilities, was a former store clerk with Boston’s Department Store in LaFollette, and worked at Goins Restaurant during breakfast hours...

Jun 25, 2020

Mrs. Louise Sweat Lumpkins age 88 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020.  She was a member of Glade Springs Baptist Church.  Home, Family, and her Grandchildren were her life.   Preceded in death by Husband, Finley Lumpkins, Daughter, Linda Miller, Parents, Wheeler and Lena McNeeley Sweat, Sister, Lizzie Sweat, Brothers, Albert “Ab” Sweat, Earl Sweat, Ernest Sweat, and Roe...

Jun 17, 2020

Mrs. Sandra Paul Ivey age 68 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday June 17, 2020.  She was a lifelong member of Glade Springs Baptist Church and was a member of the Glade Springs Singers.  She was a former Teachers Assistant at West LaFollette Elementary School and LaFollette Elementary School.  Preceded in death by Parents, George Paul and Myrtle...

Jun 8, 2020

Mr. Ellis “Bill” Walker, Jr. age 90 of LaFollette, passed away Monday, June 8, 2020.  He was a Member of New Horizon Baptist Church.  Bill enjoyed Bowling and the Detroit Tigers.  Preceded in death by Parents, Ellis Walker, Sr. and Ernestine Brown Walker, and Brother, Paul Walker.

Survivors:  Wife of 63 years, Sue Bingham Walker; Daughter,...

Jun 7, 2020

PFC Rece Dial , U.S. Army, age 22 passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020. He was currently serving as a Radio Retrans Operator stationed at Fort Campbell, KY.  Rece enlisted into the U.S. Army in 2019 and during his Military service received the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Army Service...

Jun 1, 2020

Annabelle Simpson age 74 of LaFollette passed away Monday, June 1, 2020 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville.  Preceded in death by Son, Rick Wiles, Parents, Vic and Ruth York Hall, Brothers, Bill Hall, Charles Victor Hall, Jr., and Virgil Hall, and Sister, Madelyn Hall.

Survivors: Sons, John Fricke and Chad Fricke;...

May 27, 2020

The Honorable Lucy Lobertini , age 78 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020.  She was a life-long Member of LaFollette United Methodist Church.  Mrs. Lobertini was the former and first Female Mayor of the City of LaFollette, and was the first Female Campbell County Commissioner.  She currently served as Commissioner and Secretary for the Campbell...

May 19, 2020

Mr. John “Jr.” Wilkins age 91 of Speedwell, formerly of Alabama, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020.  He attended Speedwell Academy Baptist Church, was a U.S. Army Veteran, and retired from International Paper in Mobile, AL with over 44 years of service.   Preceded in death by Wives, Mae Wilkins and Wilda Wilkins, his Parents, 12 Brothers, and...

May 14, 2020

Mr. David Lewis Branam age 66 of Duff passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020.  He was of the Pentecostal Faith, and served in the Healthcare Industry for many years.  David was a former member of the New Tradition Bluegrass Band.  Preceded in death by Parents, Lewis and Ava Bruce Branam, Brother, Gary Branam, Sister, Brenda Byrge, and...

May 11, 2020

Mr. James Ned Russell age 64 of Speedwell passed away Monday, May 11, 2020.  Ned attended LaFollette United Methodist Church and was a heavy equipment owner and operator.  Preceded in death by beloved Daughter, Morgan Russell, Parents, Charles H. “C.J.” Russell, Jr. and Allie Howell Russell, Sister, Elizabeth Ann Russell, and Brother, Kim Howell Russell.

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May 8, 2020

Mrs. Sylvia Marie Epperson Claiborne , age 88 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 8, 2020.  She was born on July 30, 1931.  She was a devout Christian who loved the Lord.  She was a long time Member of The First Independent Missionary Baptist Church of LaFollette.  Preceded in death by...