LaFollette Obituaries

Oct 4, 2017

Mrs. Elizabeth Bolton age 86 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017.  She was a member of LaFollette First Baptist Church and Cumberland Mountain Chapter 137 Order of Eastern Star.  She was a beautician and barber with her late Husband, Ray G. Bolton at Bolton’s Barber Shop.  Preceded in death by Husband, Ray G. Bolton, Parents,...

Oct 1, 2017

Mr. Tommy D. Cupp age 86 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017.  He was of the Church of God faith and attended LaFollette Church of God.  Preceded in death by Sons, Garry Cupp and Larry Cupp; Parents, William P. and Elizabeth Kidd Cupp; Brother, Cecil Cupp; Sisters, Donna Cupp, Mary Jane Cupp, Connie Cupp, and...

Sep 30, 2017

Shauntina Nicole Smith , age 30 of Caryville passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017.

Survivors:  Children, Cody Dewayne Smith, Treavor Smith, and Shauntae Nicole Jordan; Mother, Bonnie Jo Sparks; Father; John H. McBee, Jr; Step Fathers, William Pete Suttles and Kenneth Lee Sparks; Brothers, William Cody Suttles and Travis Dewayne Suttles; Step Sisters, Megan Sparks,...

Sep 27, 2017

Mrs. Darlene Kitts Ayers age 66 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017.  She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and had been in the medical profession for over 40 years.  She was a member of Rock Creek Community Church of God.  Preceded in death by Parents, Delmos and Ethel Owens Kitts; Brother, Ernest Lavon Kitts; and...

Sep 25, 2017

Mr. John Michael “Mike” Hill age 66 of LaFollette passed away Monday, September 25, 2017.  He was retired from LaFollette Utilities after over 30 years of service, was a member of LaFollette First Baptist Church, and former member of West LaFollette Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by parents, John and Mabel Smith Hill.

Survivors:  Wife, Mrs. Linda...

Sep 21, 2017

Ms. Elizabeth “Ann” Willoughby age 70 of Knoxville, formerly of LaFollette, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017.  She was a member of First Baptist Church of Powell, former member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, Earnest and Elizabeth McNabb Willoughby, Brother, Sammy G. Willoughby.

Survivors:  Brothers, Tony Willoughby and wife Diane...

Sep 14, 2017

Ms. Bridgett Nicole Carroll age 28 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017.  She was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Sister, Lanessa Hopper, Grandparents, Roosevelt and Margaret Carroll and Earl Ridenour.

Survivors:  Children, Alexis, Elijah, Lucas, and Jaxon; Father, Larry Carroll; Mother, Brenda Ausmus and husband Gene; Grandmother, Loritta Ridenour; Sisters,...

Sep 12, 2017

Mrs. Blanche Myers Brantley age 103 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017.  She was a Christian.  Preceded in death by Husband, Harley Brantley in 1998; Parents, Monroe and Annie Belle Wright Myers; Sisters, Stacy Yoakum, Cloeva Proffitt, Jessie Prater, and Evelyn McCullah; Brothers, Henry, Arlie, John, Edd, and Charlie Myers.

Survivors:

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Sep 3, 2017

Mrs. Naomi Cordell King age 92 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017.  She was a member of East LaFollette Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Husband, Dewey E. King in 1970; Sons, Harold Wayne King, Ralph Edward King, Infant Paul King, and another Infant son; Parents, John Edward Cordell and Leona Nelson Cordell; Sisters, Lucille...

Sep 2, 2017

Mrs. JoAnn J. Pittman , age 49 of Speedwell passed away Friday, September 2, 2017.  Preceded in death by Father, Manville Ray Wilson.

Survivors:  Husband, James M. Pittman; Children, Bryant Manville Knickerbocker and wife Breanne, Jarrott Lynn Knickerbocker, and Shelby Lynn Pittman; Mother, Jean Ann; Brother, Brian Lee Wilson; Special Friend, Richard Bailey.  Several other...

Sep 2, 2017

Mr. James Carl Elrod age 61 of Jacksboro passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017.  He was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Parents, James Thomas Elrod and Naomi McCoy Elrod; Brother, Rodney Elrod; and Brother-in-Law, Wayne Pettijohn.

Survivors:  Sisters, Kathy Viator and husband Don and Etta Pettijohn; Brother, Charles Baker and wife Carol. ...

Aug 27, 2017

Mrs. Willie Jean Hickey age 83 of Caryville passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017.  She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, James A. and Lena Heatherly Broyles; Brothers, Joe Broyles and Bobby Joe Broyles; Sisters, Lois Howard and Lillian Risner.

Survivors: Husband, Mr. R. Donald Hickey; Children, Donna Kay...

Aug 25, 2017

Mr. Edgar “Paul” Bailey age 68 of LaFollette passed away Friday, August 25, 2017.  He was of the Baptist Faith, an avid fisherman, gardener, and was a wonderful Husband, Father, and Grandfather who loved his family very much and especially adored his Grandchildren.  Preceded in death by Stepson, Kenneth DeWayne “Kenny” Jordan, Parents, George Robert Bailey and...

Aug 18, 2017

Mr. Carnus Parker, Jr . age 76 of LaFollette passed away Friday, August 18, 2017.  He was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Wife, Betty L. Goins Parker, Parents, Carnus T. Parker, Sr. and Edna Pyles Parker.

Survivors:  Daughter, Sherry Parker and husband Wayne Towe; Son, Lonnie Goins and wife Sadie Goins; 3...

Aug 14, 2017

Mr. Lee (Dexter) Brown age 79 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 14, 2017.  He was a very loving Husband and Father.  He enjoyed spending time with his Family, traveling and fishing.  Preceded in death by Son-in-law, Robbie Young; Parents, Paris and Tempia Brown; Brother, Billie Joe Brown; Sisters, Betty Rutherford and Barbara...

Aug 13, 2017

Mr. Curtis “Curt” Ellison age 83 of Jacksboro passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017.  He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, was a NASCAR fan and a loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather.  Preceded in death by Wife, Mrs. Vena Mae Ellison in January 2007, Parents, Roosevelt and Cora Pierce Ellison, Sister, Ruby Yoakum, and Brother, Clyde Ellison.

Aug 11, 2017

Mrs. Allie M. “Sue” May , age 96 of Jacksboro passed away Friday, August 11, 2017.  Born October 25, 1920, Sue was a member of Indian Mound Baptist Church, and had been a welder during WWII.  Preceded in death by Husband, Reed W. May; Granddaughter, Vivian Williamson; Parents, John and Sallie Carr Parrott; Sister, Marie Flowers; and...

Aug 10, 2017

Mrs. Hazel Byrd age 89 of Jacksboro passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017.  Preceded in death by Parents, Calvin and Rosey McGhee Marlow, Sister, Nadine Elkins, and Brother, Raymond Marlow.

Survivors:  Children, Sherry K. Jordan, Ricky Lynn Hutson, and Tony A. Byrd; Grandchildren, Susan, Jennifer, Neil, and Amanda; Great Grandchildren, Alyssa, Ryan, and Neil; Sisters,...

Aug 9, 2017

Mr. Billy Metzler age 71 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a retired truck driver, and was of the Baptist faith.  Preceded in death by Parents, William and Dorothy Davis Metzler, Brothers, Danny, Caroll, Wayne, Bobby, and Tommy Metzler.

Survivors:  Wife, Mrs. Carol Metzler; Son,...

Aug 9, 2017

Mrs. Lena Elnora Woods Cummings age 84 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at U. T. Medical Center after a long illness.  She was a member of East LaFollette Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, Rueben Douglas Woods and Emma Johnson Woods, Brother, Emanual Alonzo Woods, and Sister, Delpharine Hill.

Survivors:  Husband...