LaFollette Obituaries

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. 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 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 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...

Oct 25, 2018

Mrs. Christine Widener Paul age 68 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018.  She was of the Baptist Faith and retired from Wal-Mart as a Pharmacy Technician.  Preceded in death by Parents, Gaylor “Chalk” and Mary Naomi Baldwin Widener, Sister, Libby Goins, and Infant Sister, Peggy Jo Widener, Brothers, Ronnie Widener and Bill Widener.

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Oct 24, 2018

Mr. Charles E. McNeeley age 66 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018. He was a licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer, Manager and along with his Wife, Debbie, Owned and Operated Walters Funeral Home.  He was a Charter Member and Deacon of New Horizon Baptist Church where he had also served as Organist and Assistant Pianist.  He...

Oct 23, 2018

Mr. Joseph E. (Joe) Stephens age 57 of Clinton went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.  He was a Graduate of Cumberland College in Williamsburg, KY.  Joe enjoyed the fellowship of family reunions and sharing his knowledge this area’s history, and was a valued member of the Campbell County Historical Society.  During the Summer...

Oct 23, 2018

Mr. Joe Allen age 70 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018.  He was retired from Norfolk-Southern after 30 years of service, a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran serving during the Vietnam Era, and was the Chairman of United Transportation Union, Local 1301 Trainmen.  Preceded in death by Parents, John and Carolyn Hayes Allen.

Survivors: Children, Son,...

Oct 22, 2018

Mr. Fred Carroll age 85 of LaFollette passed away Monday, October 22, 2018.  He was born December 19, 1932 in Campbell County.  Fred was a member of Indiana Avenue Baptist Church, and a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict.  He worked for 34 years and 11 months for South Central Bell, BellSouth, and retiring from AT&T.  Fred...

Oct 15, 2018

Mr. Frank “Frankie” Phillips age 63 of Jacksboro passed away Monday, October 15, 2018.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of Royal Blue Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, Millard and Dessie Tackett Phillips; Brother, Charles Edward “Eddie’ Phillips; Several Aunts and Uncles.

Survivors: In Frankie’s words, His Better-Half of 18 years, Mary...

Sep 25, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Mildred Pierce announces her passing after a brief illness on September 25, 2018, at the age of 78 years.

Mildred will be lovingly remembered by her Sister, Reba Crowe and brother, Donald ( Pat ) Pierce and forever remembered by her two nieces, Cindy ( Nelson ) Morris...

Sep 23, 2018

Mrs. Lucille Betty Parker age 93 of LaFollette, gained her angel wings Sunday, September 23, 2018.  She was of Baptist Faith.  Lucille was preceded in death by Husband, G. L. Parker, Parents, Amos and Mary Miller, Brothers, Glenn, Larry, and Ronnie Miller, Sisters, Bonnie and Loraine.

Survivors:  Daughter, Sue Robbins; Grandchildren, DeWayne Robbins and wife...

Sep 22, 2018

Mr. Julian Scott Callahan age 31 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018.  He was a Carpenter by trade.

Survivors:  Wife of 9 years, Jessica Callahan; Children, Brianna Callahan, Tyler Riggs, Journey Callahan, and Braden Callahan; Mother, Alicia Callahan; Stepfather, Kelly Marcum; Stepmother, Teresa Marcum; Sisters, Robin Marcum, Kelicia Ann Marcum, Kristin Lynn Marcum,...

Sep 19, 2018

Mrs. Carol L. Cannon age 76 of Caryville, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018.  She was a Member of Beta Sigma Phi Soriority, First Presbyterian Church in Fairborn, Ohio, The LaFollette United Methodist Church, and was a Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.  Preceded in death by Parents, Cullen Columbus Crane and Miriam Mathis Crane.

Survivors: ...

Sep 16, 2018

Mr. George C. Spickard age 75 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018.  He was retired from the LaFollette Utilities, a Member of Clear Branch Baptist Church, and a Veteran of the U. S. Army.  George was an avid Golfer and loved the Mountains.  Preceded in death by Parents, Herman and Naomi Tiller Spickard, Sister, Alice...

Sep 9, 2018

Mr. James “Earl” Pierce age 86 of Speedwell passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018.  He was a Retired Firefighter and Captain, the first Fire Chief of the Speedwell Volunteer Fire Dept., a Christian, and of the Church of God Faith.  Preceded in death by Children, William Pierce and Karen E. Domine, Parents, Clyde and Helen Mozingo Pierce,...