LaFollette Obituaries

Apr 1, 2016

Mrs. Vonette Russell age 93 of LaFollette passed away Friday, April 1, 2016.  She was a member of Indiana Avenue Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Husband, Rev. Elmer Russell; Parents, Hugh Edgar Bolinger and Mossie Melinda Wilson Bolinger; Sister, Doris Bolinger Baird; Brothers, Howard Bolinger and Hugh Carson Bolinger.

Survivors: Children, Dolores Monday and Husband, Clarence,...

Mar 27, 2016

Miss Olivia Fellows , age 1 year, 9 months, 25 days of LaFollette passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016.  Preceded in death by Grandfather, Herbert Fellows.

Survivors:  Parents, Thomas J. and Stephanie Fellows; Sister, Emily Robillard; Brother, T. J. Fellows; Grandparents, Kim Newton, Dana Aiken, and Marjorie Fellows.  Several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, other relatives and...

Mar 23, 2016

Mrs. April Ann Harvey , age 36 of Jacksboro passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016.  Preceded in death by Husband, Ramsey Bobby Harvey; Grandparents, Willie and Anna Burchell.

Survivors:  Daughter, Jersey Nicole Carroll; Father and Mother, Steve and Sharon Shears; Brothers and Sister, Michael Burchell, Nikki Bolton, and husband Greg, Josh Thames, and Travis Shears;...

Mar 20, 2016

Mr. Lewis Edward “Eddy” White age 63 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016.  He was a member of East LaFollette Baptist Church.  He was a Chemist and worked at Oak Ridge for over 30 years.  Preceded in death by Father, Joseph Edward “Ed” White, Grandparents, Sheridan and Anna Murray White, Lewis and Laura Ridings Leach,...

Mar 16, 2016

Mr. Nathan Andrew McCullah age 98 years and 8 months of the Stinking Creek Community passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016.  He was a member of Friendly Valley Baptist Church for many years.  Preceded in death by Wives, Evelyn McCullah and Eloise McCullah; Daughter, Evelyn Colleen McCullah; Brothers, Clyde McCullah, Ben Lewis McCullah, and Bill McCullah; Sisters, Esther, Lizzie,...

Mar 16, 2016

Rev. Johnny R. Rains age 59 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016.  He was a member and Pastor of Guiding Star Baptist Church for the past 18 years.  Johnny was employed with Neighborhood Urgent Care in Jacksboro, and enjoyed playing the piano and singing.  Preceded in death by Parents, Ralph and Flora Rains, and Birth Mother, Norma...

Mar 8, 2016

Mr. Richard Barton Comer age 53 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016.  He was preceded in death by Father, James Barton Comer.

Survivors: Mother, Mrs. Clara Comer; Fiancé, Beverly Nelson; Brother, James Comer; Aunts, Shirley Brandenburg, Anna Owens, Judy Comer, and Wilma Comer; Uncle, Fred Perkins; Several other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services...

Mar 8, 2016

Mrs. Brenda C. Braden of LaFollette, TN, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away March 8, 2016 at the age of 71. Brenda received degrees from the University of Tennessee and Lincoln Memorial University. She retired as a special education teacher at Campbell County High School where she taught for over thirty years. She was a member of Calvary...

Mar 7, 2016

Mr. John Leroy O’Connell, Jr . age 63 of LaFollette passed away Monday, March 7, 2016.  He was born August 2, 1952 in Crescent City, CA.  Mr. O’Connell was raised in Las Vegas, NV, and was Past President of Las Vegas Jaycees.  He was a loving Husband and Father.  He loved spending time with his Wife, Vera,...

Mar 5, 2016

Mrs. Elaine Elizabeth Daley age 78 of LaFollette, TN passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016.  She was of the Catholic Faith.  Preceded in death by Husband, Hugh Stills, Daughters, Rebecca Elizabeth Smith, Zena Alleen McElvin, and Verlane Avance,  Son, Daniel Robert Sansone.

Survivors:  Sons, Douglas Avance and Martin Smith; Nine Grandchildren, Ten Great Grandchildren; Sisters,...

Mar 2, 2016

Mr. Bobby Jack Carroll age 70 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2016.  He was a Christian and was well known.  Preceded in death by Daughter, Lisa Rose, Parents, Lewis Carroll and Bessie Phillips Carroll, Brother, Eugene Carroll.

Survivors:  Wife, Lula Mae Carroll; Daughter, Beth Carroll; Two Sons, Robby Carroll and Cody Morgan; Five...

Mar 1, 2016

James L. “Jim” Davis age 69 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016.  He was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by parents, Lewis E. “Buck” Davis and Beulah Boshears Davis, Infant Sister, Joan Davis.

Survivors: Son, James L. Davis, Jr.; Significant Other, Cheryl Boshears; Brother, Jerry Davis and wife, Tonya.  Several other...

Feb 29, 2016

Mr. Tim “Red” Hill age 54 of LaFollette went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 29, 2016.  He is preceded in death by Parents, Eddie and Nettie Honeycutt Hill.

Survivors: Brother, Terry Hill and Wife, Merlene; Nieces, Maren Vaden and Husband, Caleb, and Megan Smith and Husband, Jason; Great-Niece and Nephew, Madison Hill and Jaren...

Feb 25, 2016

Mr. Dee Carson age 85 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, February 25, 2016.  He was of the Holiness Faith.  Preceded in death by his First Wife, Nannie Murray Carson; son, John L. Carson, Father, Harrison Carson, and Mother, Annie Coffey Carson.  Several Brothers and Sisters.

Survivors:  Wife, Mrs. Patricia Carson; Three Children, Timbo Carson and...

Feb 24, 2016

Mrs. Linda Owens Ridenour age 62 of Jacksboro, TN passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016.  She was a former teacher and business educator at Wynn School, and Guidance Counselor at Campbell County Comprehensive High School.  She was a member of New Horizon Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, Charles Owens and Edith Powers Owens.

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Feb 20, 2016

Ms. Wanda Jane Sweat age 55 of LaFollette, TN passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016.  She was a member of Fundamental Missionary Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, Silas Sweat and Bessie Sharp Sweat.

Survivors:  Son, Christopher Keith Sweat; Special Friend, Carl Rutherford; Brother, Rev. Terry Sweat and wife, Lorie; and Sisters, Angleen Broyles...

Feb 18, 2016

Mr. H.B. Graham age 94 passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016.  He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy.  Preceded in death by Wife, Flo Morton Graham and several Family Members.

Survived by Son, Al Graham.  Several other relatives and friends.

The Family will receive friends from 12 to 2 P.M. Wednesday at...

Feb 15, 2016

Irene Cornett , age 81 of Gordon, KY, departed this life on Monday, February 15, 2016 at the Pikeville Medical Center. She was born November 22, 1934 in Gilley to the late Henry and Mary Jane Cornett Lewis. Irene spent her life as a homemaker and was a member of the Coyles Branch Primitive Baptist Church. She...

Feb 12, 2016

James Kenneth “Ken” Kidwell age 60 of LaFollette passed away Friday, February 12, 2016.  He was a member of Stinking Creek Baptist Church and the NRA.

Survivors: Son, Kenny Lee Kidwell; Daughter, Amy Binkley and Fiancé, Eric Simmons; Grandchildren, Noah, E.J., Amya, and Jaylon; Parents, Everette and Hazel Kidwell; Sisters, JoAnn Johnson and Husband, Austin, Lula Mae...

Feb 11, 2016

Ms. Kathleen “Katie” Begley age 33 of Jacksboro, TN passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016.  She was a Christian and one of God’s Children.  Preceded in death by Father, Wayne Begley and Sister, Domini Begley.

Survivors:  Mother, Mrs. Ann Begley; Two Brothers, Tony Gaylor and Tim Thompson; Two Sisters, Tammy Smart and Tracey Johnson; Special...