LaFollette Obituaries

Oct 6, 2015

Mr. Robert “Bob” Ray age 76 of Hickory Creek Community, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was a member of the Campbell County Masonic Lodge #778 F.&A.M. and of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Parents, Hugh and Oma Archer Ray, Brothers, Gary Lynn Ray and Hugh...

Sep 29, 2015

Mrs. Ruby Bratcher , age 76 of Speedwell, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015, at her home.   She was preceded in death by husband, Ray Bratcher and Parents, Jim and Emma Edwards.

She is survived by Son, Steven Ray Bratcher (Linda) of Speedwell; and a Daughter, Donna Bratcher Whaley (Bruce) also of Speedwell; Three Grandsons,...

Sep 28, 2015

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Hill Smith age 73 of Felicity, OH, formerly of the Glade Springs Community of LaFollette, passed away Monday, September 28, 2015.  She was a member of Springvale Baptist Church and former member of Glade Springs Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, Jim and Tilda Ellison Hill, Brother, Ray Hill, Parents-in-Law, Frank and Mary...

Sep 25, 2015

Mrs. Barbara G. Spears age 63 of LaFollette, passed away Friday, September 25, 2015.  She was of the Baptist Faith and was preceded in death by her Parents, Carter and Alice Graham Williams.

Survivors: Husband, Donald  L. Spears.  Daughter, Natalie White and husband Paul;  Son, David Boruff; all of LaFollette.  Five grandchildren, Cody White, Steven...

Sep 25, 2015

Mr. Kenneth H. Edwards age 76 of Speedwell passed away Friday, September 25, 2015.   HHe was of the Church of God Faith.  Preceded in death by Parents, Verlin and Cecil Graves Edwards. Survivors:  Wife of 51 years, Jewell Edwards of Speedwell;

Two Sons, Kenneth Daryl Edwards and wife, Tonia of Sevierville and

James Allen Edwards...

Sep 23, 2015

Mrs. Susan J. Rehkugler age 70, of LaFollette, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at Physicians Regional Medical Center, Knoxville.  She was a member of the Quilting Guild, and was a member of the Glade Springs Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Daughter, Lori Ann Rehkuglar Goodin.

Survivors:  Husband of 50 years, Gerald L. Rehkugler;...

Sep 19, 2015

Mrs. Maxine Watkins Green , age 87 of Kettering, Ohio died Saturday, September 19, 2015, at Hospice Of Dayton.  She was born on August 16, 1928, in Harlan County, Kentucky to Arthur L Watkins and Mabel Shelby Watkins, who preceded her in death.  She married Conda A. Green on August 14. 1954, and he preceded her in...

Sep 18, 2015

Mr. Jess R. Ogg, Jr. “Jr. Ogg” age 78 of LaFollette passed away Friday, September 18, 2015.   He was a member of the Woodlake Baptist Church, and retired from the Campbell County School System where he taught Auto Mechanics at the Campbell County Comprehensive High School.  He was also retired from the Goodyear Corp., a U. S. Army Veteran,...

Sep 18, 2015

Mrs. Shirley F. Rice age 80, of LaFollette, passed away Friday, September 18, 2015.  She was a member of East LaFollette Baptist Church, and a member of Campbell County Cancer Association.  Preceded in death by Husband, Carl H. Rice, Parents, Thomas A. McFarland and Eva Rowe McFarland, Sister and Brother-in-Law, Carolyn Sue and William “Bill” Perkins.

Sep 11, 2015

Mr. William Presley Campbell age 82, of LaFollette, passed away Friday, September 11, 2015.  Bill worked in the coal mines for 50 years.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and ginseng hunting.  He was preceded in death by daughter Gracie Campbell, Parents, Casper and Pearlie Campbell, Sisters, Nancy and Rosie Campbell, Brothers, Pascal Campbell, John (Banks) Campbell, Lloyd (Dalt) Campbell, and...

Sep 11, 2015

Mrs. Janie Siwinski age 56, of Jacksboro, passed away Friday, September 11, 2015.  Janie was a member of Grace Missionary Baptist Church in LaFollette.  She was a prior member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.  She loved God by serving him as organ player at her church for many years.  She was a LMU graduate with a Bachelor of Science...

Sep 9, 2015

Mr. Fred Reed age 66, of Lebanon, TN formerly of Jacksboro, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015.  Preceded in death by Wife, Sandra Reed, Parents, Marshall and Katherine Reed, Father and Mother-in-Law, Burton and Fay Russell.

Survivors:   Children, Alan Long, David Reed and wife, Margie, Bobby Reed and wife, Loretta, Kelvin Reed, Patty Reed Groger and husband,...

Sep 8, 2015

Mrs. Mildred Longmire Pruette Ausmus age 98 of Speedwell passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2015.  She was a member of Cawood United Methodist Church and a former member of Shawanee Chapter of Eastern Star.  Preceded in death by Husband, Wade Ausmus in 1981, parents, Sterling White Pruette and Mary Gertrude Longmire Pruette, Brother, Shirley Calloway Pruette, Sisters, Mabel Mae...

Sep 4, 2015

Mrs. Debra Faye Bolton age 60, of LaFollette, passed away Friday, September 4, 2015, after a battle with cancer.   She was a member of Thirteenth Street Church of God.  Preceded in death by Father, G. B. Comer, Mother, Edith Comer, and Sister, Brenda Marple.

Survivors:   Husband, Kenneth H. (Kenny) Bolton; Sons, Dewayne Gibson and wife, Andrea and...

Sep 3, 2015

Mr. Robert C. “Bobby” Carroll age 26 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, September 3, 2015.  He was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Father, Robert L. Hatmaker, Sisters, Robin Brady and Shonda Hatmaker, Grandparents, Roosevelt and Margaret Carroll. Survivors:  Mother, Anna Carroll; Special Uncles, Bob Carroll, Boone Carroll, Pete Carroll, and Bud Carroll; Special Aunts, Lorraine Carroll...

Sep 3, 2015

Mrs. Elizabeth Kathryn “Betty” Mongar age 78, of LaFollette, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2015.   She was a member of Heritage Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by parents, George and Mary Elizabeth Moffette Brown, Sister, Juanita Riggsbee, two Brothers, Hugh L. Brown and Harley Cletus Brown.

Survivors:   Husband, Johnny H. Mongar; Daughter, Rhonda Money and husband, Chuck;...

Aug 22, 2015

Kelvin Gerald Monday, age 51 of the Well Springs Community, Speedwell passed away Saturday, August 22, 2015, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center after an 18 month battle with cancer. He was a member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church, a Licensed Journeyman Electrician, a member of the IBEW Local 760, and for 24 years he operated LaFollette Equipment...

Aug 15, 2015

Mr. Hugh McCulley age 78, of Well Springs Community, Speedwell, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015.   He was a Farmer and a Christian.  Preceded in death by parents, Alex and Maggie Bailey McCulley, Sisters, Jeannie Jones and Ellen Russell, Brothers, Charles, J. Will, Chuck, and Fletcher McCulley.

Survivors:   Sister, Aileen Stewart.  Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and...

Aug 9, 2015

Mrs. Jewell (Ellison) Day age 66, of Morristown, TN formerly of LaFollette, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2015.   She was of the Baptist Faith and a lifelong member of Davis Chapel Community Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by parents, Carl Ellison and Mildred Lynch Ellison, Brother, Vaughn Ellison, and Brother-in-Law, Wayne Childress.

Survivors:  Husband, James...

Aug 8, 2015

James Edwin Gamble (Jim) of LaFollette, age 88, passed away on Saturday, August 8, at the University of Tennessee Hospital in Knoxville.  Mr. Gamble was born on October 10, 1926, in Jacksboro, Tennessee.  He has owned and operated Gamble Motor Company in Campbell County since 1943. Mr. Gamble was preceded in death by parents Elvira Elizabeth Trowbridge Gamble and...