LaFollette Obituaries

Aug 9, 2017

Mr. James Earl Boshears age 64 of Jacksboro passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017.  He was preceded in death by Parents, Gilbert and Christine Williams Boshears, Brothers Phillip, Harvey, and Verlin Boshears and two infant Brothers.

Survivors:  Son, James Junior Boshears and wife Jackie; Daughter, April Boshears Thompson and husband Dennis; Grandchildren, Madison Boshears McDaniel,...

Aug 7, 2017

Mr. Edward Lee Overton of Waldorf, Maryland, passed away Monday, August 7, 2017.  Born on January 27, 1944, in Knoxville, TN he was the son the late Katherine Green and Robert Overton.  Fondly known as “Ed” and “Eddie”, Mr. Overton served in the U. S. Navy during Vietnam being Honorably Discharged.  He then worked for METRO in...

Aug 7, 2017

Wanda Sweat Jaworski age 74 of Jamestown, formerly of LaFollette passed away Monday August 7, 2017.  She was a member of Glade Springs Baptist Church.   Preceded in death by Husband, Jack Jaworski, Parents, Albert Sweat and Edith Paul Sweat, Brothers, Elmer, Ray, Clarence, and Lee Roy Sweat, Sister, JoAnn Greenwood.

Survivors:  Daughters, Donna Paul and...

Aug 6, 2017

Mrs. Linda M. Rookard age 71 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017.  She was of the Baptist faith.  Preceded in death by Son, Curtis Wayne Rookard; Parents, Marco Garcia and Hazel Douglas Garcia; Sister, Lisa Garcia; and Brother, Douglas Garcia.

Survivors:  Daughter, Kara Miller; Sons, Jack Rookard, Jr. and wife Kimberly, Douglas Rookard...

Aug 3, 2017

Mr. Joshua Teague age 85 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017, surrounded by his loving wife and children.  He was of the Methodist faith, retired from General Motors, and a Veteran of the U.S. Army.  Preceded in death by Grandchildren, Kyle Shivley and Misty Stout; Parents, Burton and Frances Bowman Teague; Sisters, Martha Claiborne, Brother-in-Law,...

Aug 2, 2017

Mr. Bill Bolton age 85 of Andersonville, formerly of LaFollette, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017.  He was a U. S. Army Korean War Veteran, member of Stanfield Church of God, and a former member of Jellico Masonic Lodge F.&A.M.  Preceded in death by Parents, Birdie and Phoebe Baird Bolton, Sisters, Aileen White and Kathy Evans, Brothers,...

Aug 1, 2017

Mr. Arlon Durl Jones age 63 of LaFollette, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017.  He was established in his Christian faith, loved the Lord, and was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.  He was employed at Eagle Bend Manufacturing for over 28 years, a farmer, and an accomplished mechanic.  He brought a lot of joy to his...

Jul 31, 2017

Ms. China Opal Willoughby age 85 of LaFollette passed away Monday, July 31, 2017.  She was a member of Fincastle United Methodist Church, was employed by the State of TN for almost 65 years, and was a member of various civic and professional organizations.  Preceded in death by Parents, W. C. and Florence Bowman Willoughby, Brothers, Charles...

Jul 30, 2017

Mrs. Georgia Brown age 95 of formerly of LaFollette passed away Sunday, July 30, 2017.  She had been a Kalamazoo, MI area resident for several years.  She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and Order of the Eastern Star.  Preceded in death by Husband, William “Bill” Brown; Son, Hubert Brown; Granddaughter, Amber Jessie; Grandson, Michael Brown;...

Jul 27, 2017

Infant Noah Lee McNeeley, Infant Son of Amber Allen and Cory McNeeley, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Ft. Sanders Medical Center in Knoxville.  Preceded in death by Great Grandparents, Larry Allen, Ralph Riggs, Clyde McNeeley, and Mary Mullins.

Survivors:  Besides Parents;...

Jul 22, 2017

Mrs. Lavada James Bolton age 71 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017.  She was a member of Charity Worship Center.  Preceded in death by Parents, Alvin and Virginia Roberts James, Sister, Lois Fayetta Mazingo, Brothers, Charles “Dude” James and Joe Frank James, Nephews, Franklin Mazingo and Matthew Mazingo.

Survivors:  Daughters, Tina White and...

Jul 21, 2017

Mr. Sam Bean age 74 of Oneida, formerly of LaFollette, passed away Friday, July 21, 2017.  He was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by wife, Lynn Bean, Parents, Brownlow and Mae Bean, Sister, Lassie Thomas, and Brother, Jack Bean.

Survivors:  Son, Ricky Bean; Former wife, Linda Sue Bean; Four Grandchildren, Briana Bean, Braelyn...

Jul 16, 2017

Jennifer Marie Claxton age 35 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017.  Preceded in death by Father, Robert (Bobby) Claxton, Sister, LaTisha Mae Claxton, Grandparents, Fred and Fern Claxton, and Henry N. Francis, and several Uncles.

Survivors: Mother, Angela Claxton; Brother, Corey Yohey; Sister, Gracie Yohey; Grandmother, Ida Fraley; Several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, other relatives and...

Jul 16, 2017

Dorothy Black age 89 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017.  She was a member of Covenant Life Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, Otto and Parie Lee Heatherly Myers, Brother, Carl Myers, and Sister, Mae Oma Dossett.

Survivors: Son, Jim Black and Wife, Pam; Grandson, Caden Black; One Niece, Two Nephews, and several other relatives...

Jul 15, 2017

Mr. Arthur J. (A.J.) Ridenour age 53 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017.  He was preceded in death by Father, Glenn D. Ridenour, Infant Sister, Jenny, and Grandparents, Hector and Charlotte McCreery, and Robert and Geneva Ridenour.

Survivors: Mother, Mrs. Karen Ridenour; Several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, other relatives and friends.

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Jul 15, 2017

Mr. Glenn Edward McGuire, Sr. age 76 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017.  He was a member of West LaFollette Baptist Church and was a Meat Cutter with various Grocery Stores in the LaFollette area.  Preceded in death by Father, James Charles McGuire, Mother, Flossie Chapman Goins, and Step-Father, Hubert Goins.

Survivors: Wife, Mrs. Mary...

Jul 8, 2017

Mrs. Lynn Bean age 59 of Oneida, formerly of LaFollette passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017.  She was of the Baptist Faith and preceded in death by Parents, George and Algiadee Wilson Carroll, Sister, Bonnie, and an Infant Brother.

Survivors: Husband, Sam Bean; Step-Son, Ricky Bean; Four Step-Grandchildren, Breanna, Brody, Braley, and Jerzie Sky; Sisters,...

Jul 7, 2017

Mrs. Catherine Elizabeth Wilson Paul , age 69 of LaFollette, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017.  She was a member of Alder Springs Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Son, Howard Wayne Paul, Parents, Virgil and Ora Marie Brantley Wilson, Sisters, Wanda Peters Helton and Margie Sue Wilson, Brothers, James Don Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Eugene Wilson, and...

Jul 4, 2017

Mr. Hershel Herold Powers , age 83 of Speedwell passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017.  He was a member of Shipley Grove Church of God.  Preceded in death by Son, Darrell Lynn Powers, Parents, Joe Powers and Lillie Mae Rutherford Powers, Sister, Ruby Hutson, Brothers, Rev. Estel Powers, Alvin, Ira, Lloyd, and Charles Powers.

Survivors: ...

Jun 30, 2017

Mrs. Bonnie Mae Allen , age 87 of Jacksboro, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017.  She was preceded in death by Parents, Sherman and Martha Hamlette Sparks, Sisters, Geneva Huddleston, Patsy Fultz, JoAnn Sparks, and Rosie Sparks, Brothers, Rev. Charles Sparks, Sherman Sparks, Jr., Beecher Sparks, Gene Sparks, and Kenny Sparks.

Survivors:  Husband, Wilburn Alonzo...