LaFollette Obituaries

Sep 5, 2018

Mr. Karl James “Jamie” Drake, Jr . age 47 of Caryville, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018.  He was of the Catholic Faith, a CASA Volunteer, and worked with the Epileptic Foundation.  He was a graduate of E.T.S.U.  Preceded in death by Father, Karl James Drake, Sr.

Survivors:  Daughter, Tori Spring McDonald age 7; Mother,...

Sep 4, 2018

Mrs. Dawn M. Ewer age 62 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018.  She was a retired music teacher and member of LaFollette United Methodist Church.  Preceded in death by Father, Max Schlichter.

Survivors:  Husband of 7 years, Dan Ewer; Children, Kristopher King and wife Courtlyn, James Ewer and wife Deanna, Paul Ewer, and...

Sep 4, 2018

Mr. William B. “Bill” Sammons age 75 of Jacksboro passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018.  Bill was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of American Legion Post 58, a member of Beech Fork Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, Lester C. and Clara Sparks Sammons, Brother, A.W. Sharp, and Daughter-in-law, Tera Orick Sammons.

Survivors:...

Sep 2, 2018

Mrs. Stella I. Hunley age 85 of Jacksboro passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018.  She was a faithful member of First Apostolic Church of LaFollette.  Preceded in death by Husband, Ralph Hunley, Son, Melton Keith Logan, Grandson, Michael Wayne Logan, Parents, Robert H. Howard and Bessie Button Howard.

Survivors:  Children, Robert Wayne Hunley and wife...

Aug 24, 2018

Mr. Mark DeWitt Couturier , age 59 of Caryville passed away Friday, August 24, 2018.  He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving with Honor as a Green Beret.  He was a member of Jacksboro First Baptist Church where he enjoyed being part of the Wednesday Morning Bible Study.  Preceded in death by Mother, Betty DeWitt...

Aug 22, 2018

Mrs. Opal Irene Phillips age 83 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018.  She was a member of Shipley Grove Church of God.  Preceded in death by Husbands, Daniel McCarty and Tom Phillips, Parents, Lawrence Levi Leach and Mertie Jane Guy Leach, and Sister, Lola Anderson.

Survivors:  Sisters, Ina Jones and Virgie L. Powers; Brother, Clifton...

Aug 18, 2018

Mrs. Kathy Mastin age 67 of LaFollette, formerly of Cincinnati, OH, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018.  She bought a home at Norris Lake 16 years ago.  She loved being down by the water which was her favorite thing and the love of her life.  Six years ago she decided to make LaFollette her permanent home.  She...

Aug 15, 2018

Mrs. Phyllis Clingner age 72 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018.  She was a member of LaFollette United Methodist Church, and a retired Educator.  Phyllis was formerly employed by Community Health of East Tennessee and gave freely of her time to many other community organizations.  Phyllis’ work with these groups will go on for many...

Aug 15, 2018

Mr. Teddy Lambert, Jr., age 41 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018.  He attended the Long Hollow Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Father, Teddy Lambert, Sr., Sisters, Kimberly Knechtges and Tammy Nolan.

Survivors:  Daughter, Kylie Lambert; Granddaughter, Bristol; Mother, Sandra Lambert; Brother-in-Law, J. B. Nolan; Special Cousin, Stacy Kitts.  Several other Cousins,...

Aug 11, 2018

Mr. Clarance S. Goins , age 74 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018.  He was a retired Carpenter and Building Contractor.  He was of the Baptist Faith and a Veteran of the U. S. Army.  Preceded in death by Infant Twin Sons, Parents, Howard Goins and Satrid Taylor Goins, Brothers, Bud Goins and Billy Howard...

Aug 10, 2018

Merita Faye Mowell Head , 79, of Athens, died Friday, August 10, 2018 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville.

She was a native of Jacksboro, TN and longtime resident of Athens, and was the daughter of the late John and Helen Hatmaker Mowell.

She was a member of Cumberland View Baptist Church. Faye...

Aug 9, 2018

Mr. Tommy J. Davis , age 75 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018.  He was a member of Fundamental Missionary Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by a Son, Thomas Jefferson Davis, Parents, Robert Davis and Mary Edna Partin Davis, Sisters, Mildred and Reba, Brothers, Ray, Wayne, and Lonnie.

Survivors:  Wife of 57 years,...

Aug 4, 2018

Mr. Jackie F. Heatherly , age 68 of Jacksboro passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018.  He was of the Baptist Faith and loved his Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, and his Horses.

Survivors:  Wife of 47 years, Ella Heatherly; Children, Jackie Heatherly and wife Heather, Denise Davis and Chris, Shannon Wilhoit and husband Tim, Gary Webster and...

Jul 31, 2018

Mr. Oscar Lewis Bolton age 66 of LaFollette, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Vietnam and was of the Church of God Faith.  Preceded in death by Parents, Elbert and Juanita Perkins Bolton.

Survivors:  Sisters, Debra Irwin and husband Andy and Iva Rogers and husband Charles; Brothers,...

Jul 27, 2018

Mr. Roger Bennett age 61 of LaFollette, passed away Friday, July 27, 2018.  He was of the Baptist Faith and a retired Roofer.  Preceded in death by Parents, Frank and Birdie Mae Davis Bennett.

Survivors:  Wife, Rose Ann Wells Bennett; Brother, Ricky Bennett; Sisters, Jennifer Poore, Judy Bennett Pierce, Janet Campbell, Loretta Shepherd, and Joy...

Jul 27, 2018

Mr. Austin Phillip Johnson, age 63 of the Stinking Creek Community won the victory and moved into his Heavenly Home Friday, July 27, 2018, after a courageous hard fought battle with cancer.  Austin faithfully attended Stinking Creek Baptist Church where he helped with the Drama Team.  Austin loved 4-Wheeling; He never met a stranger; and if you wanted a...

Jul 25, 2018

Mrs. Carolyn Minton Edwards age 72 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018.  She was a member of Elm Grove Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Mother, Myrtle Smith Minton and Brother, Billy Ray Minton.

Survivors:  Husband, Carl Edwards; Son, Greg Edwards and wife Laura; Daughters, Carla Foster and husband Robert, and Kimberly Evans;...

Jul 24, 2018

Mr. James Lee (Jim) Ausmus , age 82 formerly of LaFollette passed away July 24, 2018.  He was born 2/6/36 to Lawrence and Mary Ausmus in Speedwell, TN.  He grew up in LaFollette and graduated LaFollette High School in 1954 where he was The Owls football QB and captain. It was there he met his future wife,...

Jul 19, 2018

Miss Margaret E. Dial age 90 of LaFollette passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 19, 2018.  She was a member of Long Hollow Baptist Church and was employed with First National Bank for 29 years.  Preceded in death by Parents, William Harrison and Margaret Ann Turner Dial; Brother, Billy Frank Dial; Niece, Donna Heaton and her...

Jul 15, 2018

Mr. Oscar Miracle age 93 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018.  He was a member of Glade Springs Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Wife, Opal Capps Miracle, Son, Michael Wayne “Cub” Miracle, Granddaughter, Cristina Miracle, Parents, James McDonald “Mack” and Gertrude Russell Miracle, and several Brothers and Sisters.

Survivors: Sons, Gary Miracle, and Danny...