LaFollette Obituaries

Dec 30, 2018

Mr. J. B. Nolan, Jr. age 56, born December 3, 1962, passed away Sunday,  December 30, 2018,  at Tennova North Hospital and has gone home to be with our Lord Savior Jesus Christ.  J. B. attended Ivydell Pentecostal Church.  When J. B. was younger he enjoyed biking and hiking with his brothers.  He also enjoyed fishing with...

Dec 30, 2018

Margaret “Marni” Elizabeth Crutchfield age 63 passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018.  She was born September 6, 1955, in LaFollette to the late Jim Louis and Julia Agree Card Crutchfield.  Marni graduated from LaFollette High School and East Tennessee State University as well as Tennessee Tech University with a degree in Administration.  Marni was a cheerleader sponsor,...

Dec 29, 2018

Mr. Clarence “Bass” Bolton , age 83 of the Stinking Creek Community, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018.   He was a member of Stinking Creek Baptist Church, Past Master of Jellico Masonic Lodge #527 F. & A.M., and a Member of Knoxville York Rite Bodies.  He was a Master Fisherman, and how he received his beloved nickname,...

Dec 23, 2018

Mrs. Betty Lou McCoy age 84 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018.  She was a member of the LaFollette Seventh-day Adventist Church.  Mrs. Betty had a very optimistic view on life.  She was a wonderful seamstress, enjoyed reading, and being outdoors working in her yard.  Preceded in death by Husband, Jerry McCoy, Son, Terry McCoy,...

Dec 21, 2018

Mr. Benny Davis , age 81 of LaFollette passed away Friday, December 21, 2018.  Mr. Davis was a former Teacher and Coach, and considered all of his former players as members of his own family.  He was always ready with a joke to tell.  Mr. Davis was a U. S. Army Veteran and served with the Campbell...

Dec 17, 2018

Mrs. Wilma Joyce Perry , age 71 born May 29, 1947, of Habersham passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.  She was a member of Stanfield Church of God where Anna Marie and Criss grew up in church together.  Joyce loved church so much and her church family dearly.   Joyce...

Dec 12, 2018

Mrs. Rose Lovett age 92 of LaFollette, originally of Jellico, TN, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018.  She was a member of West View Baptist Church in Martinsburg, WV.  Preceded in death by Husbands, Russell Wagner and Reed Lovett, Parents, George Washington and Mary Francis Garner Little of Jellico, and several Brothers and Sisters.

Survivors:...

Dec 11, 2018

Mrs. Carolyn Baker age 73 of Knoxville passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018.  She was a member of Blount Baptist Church in Knoxville.  Preceded in death by Husband, Bob Baker in 2014, Parents, Dee and Mary Lou Green Spradlin, One Sister and Three Brothers.

Survivors: Sons, Bobby Baker, and Lenny Baker and Wife, Richelle; Grandchildren,...

Nov 25, 2018

Mrs. Eva Jean “Slim” Stratton age 79 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018.  She was an active member of the Red Hat Society and the Campbell County Senior Citizens Center. Preceded in death by Husband, James W. “Jimmy” “Big George” Stratton, and Parents, Oscar and Myrtle White Oats.

Survivors: Sons, Steve Stratton and...

Nov 19, 2018

Mr. Charles Edward Fugate , native of LaFollette, TN, lived in West Knoxville for 35 years.  Charles passed away November 19, 2018 after a lengthy illness. He was 83 years old. Charles was the loving and devoted husband of Nancy Castleberry Fugate. The love of his life, they were married for 62 years. Charles was a graduate...

Nov 19, 2018

Mrs. Jessica Gray Gross age 37 of Jacksboro passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018, after a long and courageous battle with heart disease.  Jessica was a partner with Hope and Stand Church where she played a very active role with the Children’s Nursery.  She was a 1999 Graduate of Campbell County High School and was formerly...

Nov 15, 2018

Mr. Sterling Ewing Marlar age 71 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018.  He was of the Baptist Faith.  He worked for Brown Motor Company for 18 years, and Owner and Operator of Marlar Garage for 35 years.  Preceded in death by Father and Mother, Carden and Mildred Riggs, Brothers and Sisters, Jimmy Riggs, Vera Lynn...

Nov 14, 2018

Tyler Nelson age 19 of Speedwell passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, after a 2 ½ year courageous battle with cancer.  He was a 2018 graduate of Cumberland Gap High School, attended Haynes Flat Baptist Church, enjoyed playing soccer, the performing arts, and a great love of music.  Tyler had a great appreciation for the work...

Nov 11, 2018

Mr. Virgil L. (Scrap) Jones age 61 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018.  He was of the Baptist Faith and formerly employed with Tennessee Asphalt Company and Rogers Group.  Preceded in death by Wife, Kathy Marlow Jones, Parents, John Henry and Dora Jane Jones, Brother, Henry Jones, and Sister, Carol Metzler.

Survivors: Sons,...

Nov 6, 2018

Mr. Robert (Bob) Parrott age 76 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018.  He was a member of East LaFollette Baptist Church, and he retired from LaFollette Utilities with 42 years of service.  Mr. Parrott was a member of Campbell County Masonic Lodge #778, F. & A.M., and was a Kerbela Shriner.  Preceded in death by...

Nov 4, 2018

SSGT (Ret.) Aaron Garner Cummings age 87 of Ringgold, GA passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Erlanger East Hospital in Chattanooga, TN after a brief illness.  He was a member of East LaFollette Baptist Church and served in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force.  Preceded in death by Wife of almost 64 years, Lena E....

Nov 3, 2018

Mr. David F. Bishop , born on May 3, 1950, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 3, 2018.  He was former owner of the Big Rock Tavern, loved watching the Tennessee Vols, and was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Mother, Luseanna Bishop, Father, Frank Bishop, and Brother, Johnny Bishop.  A special...

Oct 29, 2018

Mrs. Eva Irene Sharp , age 101, passed away on Monday, Oct. 29, at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and taught Sunday School and Bible School classes there for many years. She retired from Balloff and Boston Stores in LaFollette.  Due to health reasons, Eva made her home in Maryville, TN,...

Oct 29, 2018

Mrs. Lucile Dossett age 98 of LaFollette passed away Monday, October 29, 2018.  She was a member of East LaFollette Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Husband, Cleophas “Buster” Dossett; Son, Roger Allen Dossett: Parents, Simp and Lizzie Sharp Goins; Sister, Thelma Goins Young; Brothers, Ben Goins and Howard Goins.

Survivors: Granddaughters, Regina Dossett Wilson...

Oct 27, 2018

Mr. James L. “Elmo” Branam, II age 41 of Caryville passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018.  He was of the Southern Baptist Faith, a 1997 Graduate of Gibbs High School, and employed with the Pipe Doctor.  Preceded in death by Father, Lonnie Dale Branam; Great-grandparents, Rev. James Lincoln “Lankern” and Nora Ayers Branam; Grandparents, Leo, Sr. and...