LaFollette Obituaries

Jan 20, 2019

Mr. Fred Earl “Red” Harrison , age 89 of Caryville, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019.   He was a former member of Coolidge First Baptist Church and currently a member of Caryville First Baptist Church.  He was a very well known and highly accomplished musician, playing his signature instrument, the upright bass.  Over the years Red had...

Jan 17, 2019

Mr. Robert L. Marlow age 83 of LaFollette, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019.  He attended Faith Way Assembly of God.  Preceded in death by Parents, Joe L. and Jessie Hurst Marlow, Brother, Harold Marlow, Sisters, Evelyn Smith and Annie Dickerson.

Survivors:   Brother, Albert Marlow; Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, other relatives, and many friends; and...

Jan 8, 2019

Mrs. Delphy Virginia Thomas Rutherford age 97 of Jellico, TN passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019 to be with the Lord.  She was of the Church of God faith.  She is preceded in death by Husband, Bob Rutherford, Daughter, Eunice Ann Rutherford, Parents, Denny and Grace Smith Thomas, Brothers, Gene and E.J. Thomas, Sister, Hazel Ramirez, and...

Jan 7, 2019

Mr. Sherman Wilder age 78 of LaFollette, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019.  He was of the Baptist Faith and a U.S. Army Veteran.  Preceded in death by Daughter, Pamela Wilder, Parents, Raymond and Pearley Partin Wilder, Brothers, Chester, Kenneth, and Wilburn Wilder, and Sister, Marie Wilder.

Survivors:  Children, Jeffery Wilder and wife Leandre, Michael...

Jan 7, 2019

Ms. Sadie Ijames age 81 formerly of Lake City, TN, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019.  She was a member of Cherry Bottom Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Son, Kenneth Ijames, Parents, Earl and Arlena Ramsey Blackwell, Sister, Mabel Gibson, and Infant Brother, Louie Blackwell.

Survivors:  Son, David Ijames; Granddaughter, Marlena Ijames, Brothers and...

Jan 6, 2019

Mrs. Irene Wilson Burke age 82 of Speedwell passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019.  She was of the Baptist Faith and attended Community Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Husband, Mr. Ralph C. Burke, Parents, James and Siota Bean Wilson, and Brothers, Joe Wilson, Floyd Wilson, and Bobby Wilson.

Survivors: Daughters, Brenda Dunn and husband,...

Jan 2, 2019

Mrs. Sylvia “Sylv” Jean Kennedy Brady age 56 of LaFollette, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019.  She was born February 21, 1962, to the late Robert Ray Kennedy and Dianna “Pearlie” King Kennedy.   Sylvia attended Ford Town Baptist Church. Sylvia is preceded in death by father, Robert Ray Kennedy, and brother, Michael Ray Kennedy. Sylv will...

Jan 2, 2019

Mr. Robert “Bobby” Hill age 65 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019.  He was a member of Woodson Gap Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Son, Danny O’Neil Hill, Parents, Roy and Mary Pennington Hill; Brothers and Sisters, Bill Hill, Lawrence Hill, Delphia Lamb, Lilly Harris, Pearl Dixon, and Anna Mae Goins.

Survivors:...

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 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 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...