LaFollette Obituaries

Jan 19, 2018

Mrs. Vickie G. Chapman age 52 of Jacksboro, passed away Friday, January 19, 2018.  She attended High Street Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, Joe and Geraldine Moore, and Sister, Juanita Moore.

Survivors:  Husband, Ricky L. Chapman; Son, Michael Smith; Grandson, Jordan Smith; Brothers, C. J. Moore and Dale Moore; Sisters, Michelle Moore, Tonya...

Jan 19, 2018

Mrs. Frances Teague age 88 of LaFollette passed away Friday, January 19, 2018.  She was a member of Fincastle United Methodist Church, a graduate of Hiwassee College, past member of the Home Demonstration Club, and United Methodist Women.  Preceded in death by Husband, A. C. Teague, Jr., Parents, Phillips and Sybil King Foote, Stepmother, Rose Summers, Twin...

Jan 18, 2018

Mr. Michael Wayne “Cub” Miracle age 59 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018.  He was a member of Glade Springs Baptist Church and a U.S. Veteran.  Preceded in death by Daughter, Cristina Miracle and Mother, Opal Capps Miracle.

Survivors:  Mother of Childen, Mary; Daughters, Mikayla Miracle, Melissa Smith, and Myranda Harsh; Father, Oscar...

Jan 16, 2018

Mrs. Leva T. Clotfelter age 83 of Jacksboro passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018.  Preceded in death her Husband, Verlon Clotfelter, Parents, Carson and Lily McGowan Moran, Sister, Linda Davis, Brothers, Woody, George, and Lindsey, and Son-in-Law, Pat Watson.

Survivors:  Daughter, Sandra Watson; Son, James Clotfelter and wife Sandra; Grandchildren, Stephanie Oakes and husband Brian,...

Jan 14, 2018

Mrs. Magalena (Maggie) Prater Sharp age 92 went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 14, 2018.  She was a member of LaFollette First Baptist Church.  Maggie worked at the LaFollette Press for over 25 years for Guy Easterly.  She loved working in her garden and taking care of her flowers.  Preceded in death her Parents, Joseph...

Jan 8, 2018

Mr. James Earnest Smith age 89 of LaFollette passed away Monday, January 8, 2018.  He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, retired from General Motors, and was a WWII Veteran of the U.S. Army.  Preceded in death by Parents, William G. Smith and Cora Ann Van Bebber Smith, Sisters and...

Jan 8, 2018

Mr. Earl Billy Wells age 90 of LaFollette passed away Monday, January 8, 2018.  He was a member of Habersham Missionary Baptist Church.  A Veteran of the U. S. Air Force, and retired from General Motors.  Preceded in death by Wife, Louise Bolton Wells, two Infant Children, Parents, Solomam and Talitha Lunsford Wells, Brothers and Sisters, Goldie...

Jan 6, 2018

Mrs. Mary F. Bratcher age 66 of Jacksboro passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018.  She was a Member of the Church of Life and was a former Nurse at LaFollette Medical Center and Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge.  Preceded in death by Husbands, Ray Allen Meade and Bryce Liness Bratcher, Daughter, Vicki Lynn Meade, Parents, Troy...

Jan 3, 2018

Mr. George Robert Bolton age 83, born February 18, 1934, of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018.  He was a member of Lick Creek Holiness Church of God.  Preceded in death by Parents, Howard Bolton and Gracie Gaylor Bolton, Brother, Henry Clifford Bolton, and Sisters, Christine Ridenour and Rita Brown.

Survivors:  Wife, Emma Bolton; Sister,...

Jan 1, 2018

Mrs. Treba Perry Trammell age 85 of LaFollette passed away Monday, January 1, 2018.  She was a Member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and a retired beautician, cosmetologist, and Beauty Operator.  Preceded in death by Husband, Leon W. (Lil” Buddy) Trammell, Parents, William Allen Perry and Lola Randolph Perry, Sisters, Selma (Sis) McCully, Mae Angel, Mildred Randolph, Virginia...

Dec 30, 2017

Mr. David Scott Dilbeck age 42 of Jacksboro passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017.  He was of the Holiness Faith and was a Gunite Worker.  He loved Tennessee Football, Ford Trucks, NASCAR, Reading the Bible, and Praying.  Preceded in death by Grandparents, Ancil and Sarah L. Smiddy, and Bill and Audra Dilbeck.

Survivors: Nephew he...

Dec 19, 2017

Mrs. Mary Roberta “Bert” Leach age 78 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017.  She was a Member of Stinking Creek Baptist Church and loved to play Bingo and Fish.  Preceded in death by Husband, Carl (Chub) Leach, Parents, Marson and Minnie Johnson Owens, Sisters, Sue Ray and Lorene Kitts, and Brothers, Ernest Owens and Arnold...

Dec 11, 2017

Mr. Harold Wayne “Pete” Carroll age 64 of LaFollette passed away Monday, December 11, 2017.  He was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Parents, Roosevelt and Margaret Carroll; Brother, Michael Roosevelt Carroll; Grandparents, Wilk and Mary Carroll, and James and Maude Colyer; Special Nephew, Bobby Carroll; Special Niece, Missy Albright.

Survivors: Wife, Janice Carroll; Daughter,...

Nov 27, 2017

Mr. Ronnie David Howard age 71 formerly of LaFollette passed away Monday, November 27, 2017.  He was a Member of Fincastle United Methodist Church.  Ronnie was a U.S. Army Veteran, a retired Family Farmer, and was employed with Orkin for 15 years.  Preceded in death by Wife, Karen Howard in November 2010; Parents, Walter and Clarice Myers Howard; Sister,...

Nov 22, 2017

Mrs. Carol Metzler age 66 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017.  She was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Husband, Billy Metzler on August 9, 2017, Parents, John Henry and Dora Broyles Jones, Brother, Henry Jones.

Survivors:  Son, John Metzler and wife Tommie; 2 Grandchildren, Sara Metzler and J.J. Metzler; Sister,...

Nov 18, 2017

Mr. Joe Pete Creekmore age 81 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017.  He was a Member of Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #36 and retired from the State of Tennessee.  Preceded in death by Wife, Mrs. Maude Creekmore in December 2007.

Survivors: Daughter, Linda Harris and husband Benny; Grandson, Ben Harris and wife Sarah; Granddaughter,...

Nov 18, 2017

Ms. Martha A. Riggs age 77 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017.  She was of the Methodist Faith.  Preceded in death by Parents, Allen Riggs and Elizabeth Chadwell Riggs.

Survivors:  Special Friends, Don and Gloria Lee; First Cousins, Stella Riggs King and Lana Riggs Collingsworth.  Several other relatives and friends.

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Nov 18, 2017

Ms. Martha Ann Willoughby age 89 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017.  She attended Fincastle United Methodist Church, had been employed by LaFollette Health & Rehab Center/Nursing Home for many years, and a former employee of Balloff’s Dept. Store for over 20 years.  Preceded in death by Parents, W. C. and Florence Bowman Willoughby, Sister, China Opal...

Nov 18, 2017

Mrs. Patsy Yvonne Roberts age 64 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017.  She was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Parents, James Curtis Walden and Hazel Wilburn Walden.

Survivors: Daughters, Tiffany Stooksbury, Dawn Trent, and Kristie Roberts; Six Grandchildren; Sister, Virginia Collins and Husband, Robbie; Brother, Jerry Walden; Several other relatives and friends....

Nov 13, 2017

Mr. David Kristopher Lee Tackett age 41 of LaFollette passed away Monday, November 13, 2017.  He was a member of East LaFollette Baptist Church, a Mason, Member and former Master of Valley Star Masonic Lodge #577, F.&A.M., a 1994 graduate of Campbell County Comprehensive High School, and he attended Tennessee Technological University.  Preceded in death by Grandparents,...