LaFollette Obituaries

Jun 29, 2017

Luther Ray “Luke” Kirklin, age 70 of LaFollette, Tennessee, formerly of Harlan, Kentucky met his Savior, Jesus Christ, on the evening of June 29, 2017 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

Luke was preceded in death by his parents, Luther McKinley and Claudia Stringer Kirklin. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Carr “Becky”...

Jun 27, 2017

Miss Sonya Gray , age 89 of LaFollette, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017.  She was a member of LaFollette First Baptist Church, former Postmaster for Westbourne in the 1950’s, and a retired Bookkeeper.  Preceded in death by Parents, Noah S. Gray and Nola Wilshire Gray, Brothers, Justin Gray and wife Mildred, Virgil Gray and wife Laura,...

Jun 24, 2017

Mr. Walter Keith Hill , of Knoxville, originally from Duff, TN died peacefully at his home in South Knoxville on Saturday, June 24, 2017.  Keith was born on May 30, 1937, to Walter David and Della Blankenship Hill.  Keith grew up in Duff, TN and was a graduate of LaFollette High School.  He served in the U.S....

Jun 17, 2017

Mrs. Lois Fayetta Mazingo , age 72 of LaFollette, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017.  She was a member of Charity Worship Center.  Preceded in death by Sons, Franklin D. Mazingo and Matthew Mazingo, Parents, Alvin and Virginia Roberts James, Brothers, Charles “Dude” James and Joe Frank James.

Survivors:  Sisters, Lavada Bolton, and Diane Colbaugh...

Jun 14, 2017

Ms. Samantha J. Peavley , age 44 of LaFollette, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017.  She was a Certified Nursing Assistant and was of the Holiness Faith.  Preceded in death by Grandparents, Rev. Lewis Carroll, Mrs. Bessie Carroll, Raymond Branam, and Mrs. Mary Wilson.

Survivors:  Children, Crissy Artz and husband Kenneth, and Johnathon Peavley and...

Jun 14, 2017

Mr. Donald Ray McNeeley age 72 of Williamsburg, KY formerly of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017.  He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Son, Avery Lynn McNeeley, Parents, Carl E. McNeeley and Marie Carroll Richardson.

Survivors:  Children, Tamantha McNeeley Chapman, Donnie...

Jun 11, 2017

Mr. Richard Harold Turney , age 70 of Ooltewah, TN formerly of LaFollette passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 11, 2017, after a four year battle with cancer.  He was a U. S. Army Vietnam Veteran, an Ordained Deacon, and a current member of Brainerd Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by...

Jun 9, 2017

Mrs. Vickie L. McCullah , age 59 of LaFollette, passed away Friday, June 9, 2017.  She was a Member of Stanfield Church of God and owner and operator of Creekside Market.  Preceded in death by Parents, John Earl Ray and Pauline Smith Ray Branam, Brother, Samuel Dean Ray.

Survivors:  Husband, Clarence E. McCullah; Sons, John...

Jun 2, 2017

Austin Dakota “Cody” Helton age 16 of LaFollette passed away Friday, June 2, 2017.  He was a Junior student at Campbell County High School, Cadet Corporal and Member of Junior ROTC, and employed by Zaxby’s Restaurant.  Preceded in death by Mother, Crystal Ray, Grandparents, Jesse Burwell, Sr., Mary Walker, Ronald Steakley, Great Grandfather, Peony Ridenour.

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May 28, 2017

Mrs. Pauline Hutson , age 86 of LaFollette, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017.  She was of the Baptist Faith and retired from Imperial Reading Corporation.  Preceded in death by Husband, Ogle Hutson, Parents, Henry Milton and Minnie Craig Milton, Brothers, Troy, Bill, Charles, Earl and Harry Milton, Sisters, Carrie Teague, Ruth Douglas, and Carmon Foster.

May 8, 2017

Mr. Thomas “Tom” Hunley age 59 of Jacksboro passed away Monday, May 8, 2017.  He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army.  Preceded in death by Parents, Pearl Hunley and Novella Wilder Hunley, and Sister, Joan Pitts.

Survivors:  Wife of 35 years, Patricia Hunley; Sisters and Brother, Louvinnia Morino, Ann Schwartz, Kathy Beaver, Bobby Eugene...

May 5, 2017

Mr. James Robert “J.R.” Weaver, Jr . age 71 of Jellico passed away Friday, May 5, 2017.  He was preceded in death by Parents, James R. Weaver, Sr. and Corrine Huddleston Weaver, and Brother, Charles David Weaver.

Survivors:  Sister, Emma Jean Morris and husband Tim, and Brother, John Weaver and wife Imagene.  Several nieces, nephews,...

May 2, 2017

Mrs. June Elmore Petree , age 85 of LaFollette, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017.  She was a member of High Knob Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Husband, Joe L. Petree on January 17, 2009, Parents, John and Myrtle Walden Elmore, and Sister, Azalee Baird.

Survivors:  Sons, Gary Petree and wife, Sandra, Joe Petree...

Apr 29, 2017

Mr. Emil Harwell Anderson age 77 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017.  He was a former Bakery Salesman and Police Officer.

Survivors: Wife, Mrs. Doris A. Whitsell Anderson; Special friends, Tony Kitts and Earl and Barbara Carroll.  Several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services Monday 1 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home...

Apr 23, 2017

Mr. Gary W. Clark age 68 of Speedwell passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017.  He was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Parents, Clyde and Ruby Ballard Clark, and Sister, Denise Clark.

Survivors:  Wife, Mrs. Dianne Clark; Sister-in-Law, Pat Petty; Brother-in-Law, Bob Miller; Aunt, Opal Lipscomb.  Several cousins other relatives and friends.

Apr 23, 2017

Mr. Floyd Smith age 82 of Jacksboro passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017.  He was of the Baptist and Church of God Faith.  Mr. Smith was retired from Everyday Manufacturing in Ohio.  Preceded in death by Daughter, Gwendolyn Smith, Parents, Captain Rice Smith and Verdie Russell Smith, several brothers and sisters.

Survivors: Wife, Mrs. Charlotte Smith; Son,...

Apr 19, 2017

Mr. Jay Huddleston age 57 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017.  He was a member and former Pastor of Walnut Grove United Baptist Church and former employee of LaFollette Utilities with 37 years of service.  He was preceded in death by Wife and Mother of his Children, Janey Huddleston, Children, Preston Huddleston and Neshey Huddleston,...

Apr 19, 2017

Mr. Joseph Bruce Green age 71 of LaFollette, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017.   He was a Veteran of U. S. Army.  Preceded in death by Parents, James Green and Louise Willoughby Green, Brothers, Gary Green and Harold Green, Sister, Debra Green.

Survivors:  Brother, Clyde Green and Sister, Linda Goins.  Several nieces, nephews, cousins, other...

Apr 10, 2017

Mrs. Oveda Heatherly , born December 24, 1933, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017.  Oveda was saved by God’s grace at a young age at Mount Paran Baptist Church and was a member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church.  She loved to sing in the church choir.  She was a dedicated volunteer at Tennova Residential Hospice in Knoxville,...

Apr 4, 2017

Mrs. Wanda Violet Oakes age 85 of Jacksboro passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017.  She was a member of Tannery Hollow Missionary Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by Husband, Charles E. Violet, Grandson, David M. Welch, and Parents Clarence Ray Baird and Selma Irene Simms Baird.

Survivors:  Daughters, Anita Welch and Patricia Coffey;...