LaFollette Obituaries

Feb 14, 2017

Mrs. Clara Comer , age 92 of the Flat Hollow Community in Speedwell, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017.  Preceded in death by Husband, James B. Comer, Son, Richard B. Comer, and Parents, Richard and Rebecca Marlar Perkins.

Survivors:  Son, James Edward Comer and wife Eileen; Grandchildren, Susie Comer and William Comer and wife Danielle;...

Feb 11, 2017

Mrs. Helen Chapman Graves age 83 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017.  She was retired from the School System in East Detroit, MI, a member of the Indiana Avenue Baptist Church, and a member and faithful servant in the Grace Emmaus Community.  Preceded in death by Husband, Nolan Graves, Parents, William H. “Willie” Chapman and...

Feb 10, 2017

Mrs. Virginia A. Bolton , age 71 of the Stinking Creek Community, LaFollette passed away Friday, February 10, 2017.  She was a member of Stinking Creek Baptist Church and was retired from the Campbell County School System.  Preceded in death by two Infant Children, William Scott Bolton and Melissa Ann Bolton, Parents, Howard and Pauline Merciers Fultz;...

Feb 5, 2017

Mrs. Mabel Gibson , age 75 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017.  She was a member of New Horizon Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Husband, David Gibson, Parents, Earl C. and Arlena Ramsey Blackwell, Brother, Louie Blackwell.

Survivors:  Daughters, Loretta Cordell and husband, Paul, Rhonda Heatherly and husband, Rick, and Teresa Thorman...

Jan 31, 2017

Mr. Roger Claiborne Crowe, 82, of LaFollette passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017.  Roger was born in 1934 in Glasgow, Montana, to parents who were rooted in Campbell County, Tennessee.  Travel back and forth created in Roger a life-long love of steam engines and train travel.  The family returned to LaFollette, following World War II, and he was...

Jan 30, 2017

Mr. Steve Edward Rutherford age 54 of LaFollette passed away Monday, January 30, 2017.  He was a well-known Teacher, Coach, and Administrator with the Campbell County School System for over 30 years.  Mr. Rutherford served as a 1st District County Commissioner, and was a graduate of East Tennessee State University and Union College.  He was a member of Heritage...

Jan 30, 2017

Mr. James H. “Jimmy” Bolton age 63 of LaFollette passed away Monday, January 30, 2017.  He was a member of Stinking Creek Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, Claude and Sallie Baird Bolton; Brothers, Roy and Clifford Bolton.

Survivors: Daughter, Anne Baird and Husband, Donald; Son, Scott Bunch and Wife, Ann; Three Grandchildren, Brandy Rose and...

Jan 18, 2017

Mrs. Lorene Ford Henegar, 92, of LaFollette, died peacefully at Renaissance Terrace, a skilled nursing facility with a loving and caring staff in Harriman, and returned Home to reunite with her friends and family and be with God on Wednesday, January 18, 2017.  Lorene will join and rejoice in Heaven with her husband and World War II veteran, Victor...

Jan 18, 2017

Mr. Ralph C. Burke age 88 of Speedwell passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017.  He was of the Baptist Faith and was a house painter by trade.  Preceded in death by Parents, Richard and Mary Bailey Burke, Sister, Lucille Burke, and Brothers, Wint Burke and Howard Burke.

Survivors: Wife, Mrs. Irene Wilson Burke; Daughters, Brenda Dunn and...

Jan 14, 2017

Mr. Donald N. Clear age 67 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017.  He was of the Baptist Faith, a Veteran of the U.S. Army, and a welder by trade.  Preceded in death by Father, Earl Clear.

Survivors:  Children, Leah Ann Clear, Donald Mack Clear, and Dalton Ray Clear; Mother, Mrs. Anna Clear; Sister,...

Jan 10, 2017

Mrs. Juanita Robinson age 81 of Jacksboro passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017.  She was a member of West LaFollette Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Husband, Robert Hatfield, Sons, Randall and Vernon Ray Hatfield, Grandson, Matthew Henline, Sisters, Zela Wier, Ona Lee Alexander, Alphie Charnard, Brother, Robert Gibbs, and an infant Brother.

Survivors:  Daughters,...

Jan 9, 2017

Mr. William “Keith” Hoskins age 31 of LaFollette passed away Monday, January 9, 2017.  He was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Father, Marty Lynn Hoskins.

Survivors:  Mother, Connie McCall, Step Father, James McCall; Brother, Kevin Hoskins; Grandfather, Martin Hoskins.  Several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services Wednesday...

Jan 9, 2017

Mrs. Juanita Amanda Green Robbins , age 102, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, January 9, 2017.  She was a graduate of Lincoln Memorial University and a longtime School Teacher in Campbell County.  She was preceded in death by Husband, Fate Robbins, Son, Gary Robbins, Parents, Gabe and Amanda Green, Brothers, Leonard and Elmer Green,...

Jan 7, 2017

Mrs. Sharon D. Shears age 58 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017.  She was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Daughter, April Ann Harvey, Parents, Willie and Anna Ingram Burchell, Sister, Sandra Bruce.

Survivors:  Husband, Steve Shears; Daughter, Nikki Bolton and husband Greg; Son, Michael Burchell, Joshua Thames, and Travis Shears;...

Jan 4, 2017

Mrs. Gladys King age 88 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017.  She was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Husband, James Albert King, Granddaughter, Angela Kay Williams, Great Granddaughter, Amanda Williams, Parents, George Washington Little and Mary Frances Garner Little, several Brothers and Sisters.

Survivors:  Daughter, Ann Green; Son, Rev. Danny...

Jan 4, 2017

Mr. Henry Spradlin age 79 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017.  He was a Child of God.  Preceded in death by Parents, Benjamin Harrison Spradlin and Waco Roach Spradlin, Brothers, Whitman, George, Harley, Luther, Robert, Les, and James Spradlin.

Survivors:  Brother, Hugh Spradlin and wife Sue; Sister, Anna Mae Spradlin.  Several Nieces, Nephews,...

Jan 4, 2017

Mr. Bobby B. Combs age 77 of Speedwell passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017.  Preceded in death by Wife, Brenda Combs in 2006, Daughter-in-law, Terrie Combs in 2010, Parents, Earl and Isabella Baker Combs, and Sister, Mary Lou McDonald.

Survivors:  Daughter, Robin Walker and Kelly McClure; Son, Brett Combs and Shelley Whittaker; Five Grandchildren, Jason Roach, Tieghlor...

Jan 2, 2017

Mr. Jimmy Bower Arnold age 56 of LaFollette passed away Monday, January 2, 2017.  He was owner and operator of J.B. Arnold Company.  He was a member of LaFollette United Methodist Church.  Preceded in death by Grandparents, Uless and Edith Arnold, and Benjamin A. and Pat Bower.

Survivors: Wife, Starla D. Arnold; Daughter, Brittany Starr...

Dec 31, 2016

Mrs. Linda Lee Wilson age 71 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016.  She was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Parents, Hubert Ridenour and Lucille Gibson Ridenour; Two Brothers, Willard Ridenour and Ferlin Ridenour, an Infant Sister, and 2 Grandsons.

Survivors: Husband, Leonard Virgil Wilson; Children, Tonya Young Wilson and Amber...

Dec 31, 2016

Mr. Kim Howell Russell age 55 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016.  He was a car enthusiast especially Corvette’s, loved the lake, and the outdoors.  Kim was a graduate of the Nashville Auto Diesel Mechanic School.  Preceded in death by Parents, Charles H. Russell, Jr. and Allie Howell Russell; Sister, Elizabeth Ann Russell; Niece, Morgan...