LaFollette Obituaries

May 24, 2019

Mr. Ralph Eugene “Gene” Goins age 66 passed away Friday, May 24, 2019.  He was a retired Tool and Die maker with Boeing and BWXT in Oak Ridge.  Preceded in death by Parents, Homer and Effie Willoughby Goins.

Survivors: Wife, Mrs. Candy Goins; Son, Bobby Lee Goins and wife, Jackie; Daughters, Amber Lee Goins Johnson...

May 21, 2019

Mr. Harold W. Taulbee, Sr. age 72 of Jacksboro passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019,  He had attended Jacksboro Church of Christ.  Preceded in death by Wife, Mrs. Rebecca Lynn Taulbee in April of 2002, Father, Ova Taulbee, and Brother, Robert Taulbee.

Survivors: Children, Harold W. Taulbee, Jr. and Wife, Teresa, Anthony Taulbee and Fiancé,...

May 11, 2019

Heather Teter age 38 of Jacksboro passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019.  She was a member of Royal Blue Baptist Church.  Heather loved gardening, working with her flowers, and reading, but most importantly, she enjoyed activities that involved her two precious daughters.  Preceded in death by Grandparents, Bryan and Beulah Foust Farmer, and Irvin and Josie Caldwell...

May 6, 2019

Mr. Jerry W. Welch , age 51 of LaFollette passed away Monday, May 6, 2019.  He was a member of Fordtown Baptist Church and was formerly employed with Waffle House in Caryville.  Preceded in death by Grandparents, Onie and Elsie Goins and Loran and Hazel Welch.

Survivors:  Mother, Nancy Lucille McNeeley; Twin Brother, James A....

Apr 24, 2019

Mrs. Bonnie Sue McCullah age 79 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019.  She attended LaFollette Church of God.  Preceded in death by Son, Stevie Lynn McCullah, Several Brothers, and One Sister.

Survivors: Husband, Frank McCullah; Son, Derek McCullah and Wife, Amy Lu; Grandchildren, Abby, Brad, and Bryce Fowler; Brother, John Paul Cummins; Several...

Apr 19, 2019

Mrs. Opal Orick age 91 of LaFollette, TN went to be with the Lord at the LaFollette Health and Rehab Center on Friday, April 19, 2019.   She was born August 10, 1927.   She was a member of Coolidge First Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Husband, Rev. Ernest Orick, Parents, Joseph and Pearl Siler, Sons-in-Law, Steve Morris...

Apr 19, 2019

Mrs. Ruth O’dell Greene Albright age 77 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord with her family by her side on Friday, April 19, 2019.  She was born January 19, 1942.  She was a member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church.  She enjoyed music by records, arts, crafts, and gardening.  She is preceded in death by...

Apr 13, 2019

Kimberly Dawn Hembree age 48 of Lake City, TN passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019.  She professed her Faith in Christ and was of the Christian Faith.  Preceded in death by Parents, Lonnie and Gladys Hembree.

Survivors:  Son, Jonathan Hembree.  Several other special relatives and friends.

At Kimberly’s request, all of her services...

Apr 12, 2019

Mrs. Margie Sharp Chapman age 90 of LaFollette passed away Friday, April 12, 2019.   She was a lifelong member of Alder Springs Baptist Church.  She enjoyed gardening, her flowers, family and friends, and her Church Family.   Preceded in death by Husbands, James Sharp and Clarence Chapman, Son, Dennis Sharp, Parents, Perry and Ora Lowe Burress, and Siblings,...

Apr 12, 2019

Mrs. Virgie Powers age 80 of Speedwell passed away Friday, April 12, 2019.  She was a member of Shipley Grove Church of God.  Preceded in death by Husband, Hershel Herold Powers, Son, Darrell Lynn Powers, Parents, Lawrence Levi and Myrtie Jane Guy Leach, Sisters, Opal Phillips and Lola Anderson.

Survivors; Daughters, Kathy Powers, Regina Allen...

Apr 2, 2019

Mr. Charles “Harry” Fuller , age 74 of LaFollette went to his eternal home after a courageous battle of melanoma cancer on April 2, 2019.  He was born January 15, 1945, in Atlanta, GA.  Preceding him in death were his parents, Charlie and Virginia Fuller, and our precious son, Charles (Chuck) Fuller.  Harry attended Cedar Hill Baptist...

Mar 31, 2019

Mr. Otis Miracle age 47 Speedwell passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019.  He attended Vasper Missionary Baptist Church and was employed with SRK in Tazewell.  Preceded in death by Parents, David and Debbie Jane Hobbs Miracle.

Survivors: Wife, Dena Burke-Miracle; Daughter, Autumn Miracle; Brother, Clarence Miracle and wife, Renee, and John Miracle; Several Nieces, Nephews,...

Mar 28, 2019

Ms. Ida Faye Anderson age 77 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019.   She was a member of First Independent Missionary Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, J. Ross and Nila Turner Anderson; Sisters, Goldie Pebley, Nancy Anne Anderson, Cora Murphy, Hattie Peters, Nora Poalucchi, Jeanette Smith, and Emma Ditty; Brothers, Sherman Thomas Anderson, Roy...

Mar 24, 2019

Mr. Bobby J. Wilson age 81 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019.  He was a cattle farmer and a U.S. Army Veteran.  Preceded in death by Parents, Luther and Mamie Weaver Wilson, and Brother, Emmitt Paul Wilson.

Survivors:   Wife, Mrs. Barbara Wilson; Brother, Jack Wilson and wife, Lois; Sister, Hazel Dean Roberts; Sisters-in-law,...

Mar 23, 2019

Mrs. Lois Ward age 80 of the Stinking Creek Community passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019.  She was a member of Stanfield Church of God.  Mrs. Lois enjoyed gardening, crocheting, reading her bible, and attending church.  Preceded in death by Husband, Mr. J.L. Ward, Parents, Golden and Bertha Jones Solomon, Sister, Margaret Ann Solomon, and Son-in-law, Lewis...

Mar 22, 2019

Mrs. Kathy Lynn Engle Childress age 61 of LaFollette passed away Friday, March 22, 2019.   She was a Teachers Assistant with the Campbell County School System for 34 years.  An active member of Pine Mountain Longbeards Chapter of National Wild Turkey Federation, a member of LaFollette First Baptist Church, and attended Davis Chapel Community Baptist Church.  Preceded...

Mar 21, 2019

Mr. Randall Rutherford age 60 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019.  Preceded in death by Wife, Ruby Rutherford; Brothers, David Rutherford and Brian Rutherford; Sister, Darla Rutherford.

Survivors:  Parents, John and Mary Smith Rutherford; Brother, Gary Rutherford; Sister, Karen Lowe and husband, Bobby; Very Special Friends, Mandy and David Madison.   Several Aunts, Uncles,...

Mar 14, 2019

Mrs. Robyn R. King , age 53 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019.  She was preceded in death by Daughter, Brae Frazier and Parents, Leon and Patricia Frazier Alsup, and 2 Sisters.

Survivors:  Husband, Bennie King; Daughter, Shayla King and companion Harrison Collins; Sister, Shelby Hill; Sister-in-Law, Rosie Jones.  Several other relatives and...

Mar 14, 2019

Mr. Eddie F. Reynolds age 62 of the Stinking Creek Community passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019.  He was a member of Stanfield Church of God and a retired Environmental Inspector with the State of Tennessee.  Preceded in death by Father, George “Buddy” Reynolds and Sister, Debbie Rose.

Survivors: Wife, Mrs. Dana Reynolds; Son, Seth...

Mar 11, 2019

“Granny” Jane Adkins , age 78 of LaFollette, crossed over to her Heavenly home on Monday, March 11, 2019, surrounded by her family.  She was a member of Woodlake Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Hager and Pearly Lewis, Sister, Corsie Mullins, Brothers, Jim and John C. Lewis, and Son-in-Law, John Zemlick.