LaFollette Obituaries

Dec 31, 2014

Mrs. Patricia Bentley , age 80, of LaFollette, former resident of Dayton Ohio, passed away on December 31, 2014. She was born June 23rd, 1934 in Fairborn Ohio to the late James and Grace Robbins. Patricia was a member of Providence Church in Claxton TN.  She loved Jesus Christ, her husband, Jim, her children, grandchildren and great...

Dec 30, 2014

Mrs. Ann Olivio age 86 of Caryville passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014.  She was of the Catholic Faith.  Preceded in death by Husband, Anthony Olivio.

Survivors: Children, Robert Olivio and Wife, Cindy, Anthony Olivio and Wife Jackie, Mary Ann Olivio, and Joseph Olivio and Wife, Pam; Two Grandchildren, Alex Olivio, and Dawn Marie Robinson and Husband,...

Dec 29, 2014

Mr. Edward “Sonny” Robbins age 71, formerly of LaFollette passed away Monday, December 29, 2014 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville.  Preceded in death by Father, Evert Robbins, Mother, Edna Heatherly Robbins, and Grandparents, Harrison and Liza Robbins.

Survivors: Stepmother, June Robbins of LaFollette; Brother, Roger Robbins and wife Donna, of LaFollette; Niece, Jessica Martin and husband...

Dec 28, 2014

Mrs. Sandra Fay Reed , age 66 of Jacksboro passed away Sunday, December 28, 2014.  Preceded in death by Parents, Burton and Fay Russell, Brother, Danny Russell.

Survivors:  Husband, Fred Reed; Children, Alan Long, David Reed and wife, Margie, Bobby Reed and wife, Loretta, Kelvin Reed, Patty Reed Groger and husband, John, and Wanda Reed...

Dec 26, 2014

Mr. Charles R. Sasser, Sr. , age 74 of LaFollette passed away Friday, December 26, 2014.  He was retired from Teamsters Union.

Survivors:  Wife of 27 years, Karen Sasser; Children, Brenda Sasser, Linda Baxla and husband, Jim, Charles Sasser, Jr. and wife, Lisa, Carla Hall, and Kevron Lindsey and wife, Kisha; Seven Grandchildren; Ten Great...

Dec 24, 2014

Mrs. Golda Rosetta (Rutherford) Benge, 82 of Milan, IN, formerly of Pioneer, TN passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at Margaret Mary Health in Batesville, IN. Golda was born Tuesday, November 1, 1932 in Pioneer, TN.  Golda married Wayne R. Benge on March 8, 1948. He preceded her in death August 30, 1988. She was a member of the...

Dec 18, 2014

Mrs. Libby C. Wilson age 54 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, December 18, 2014.  She was of the Baptist Faith and attended Fordtown Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Father, Carl Rogers.

Survivors: Husband, Kenneth E. Wilson; Mother, Lillian Rogers; Sister, Pat White; Niece, April White; Special Niece and Nephew, Stacy and Noah.

Graveside Services...

Dec 16, 2014

Mrs. Eula W. (Pebley) Carr age 88 of Niagara Falls, NY went to be with her heavenly father Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Crestwood Nursing Home, after Jesus called to her and said "Come home my good and faithful servant".  She was faithful Christian for sixty years.  She was born on June 13, 1926 and raised in the Bethlehem...

Dec 9, 2014

James William “Billy” Harrison age 57 of Caryville passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2014.  He was a member of Coolidge First Baptist Church and served six years in the U. S. Navy.

Survivors:  Parents, Fred “Red” and Kathleen Rose Harrison; Sisters, Sharon King and husband, Rev. Danny King and Earlean “Charlie” Ramsay and husband, Martin;...

Dec 4, 2014

AnnaLee McNeeley Hatfield, 87, of Toledo, OH was called home to be with the Lord on December 4, 2014, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in LaFollette, TN on July 16, 1927. She loved and lived for her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, William Green...

Dec 2, 2014

Mr. Floyd C. Maddox age 88 of Speedwell passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2014.  He was a former employee of Cumberland Grocery Company, a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, member of Free Liberty Primitive Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Wife, Juanita Laws Maddox; an Infant Son; Parents, George Washington Maddox and Margaret Owens Maddox; Brothers, Lawrence,...

Dec 2, 2014

Willa Fay Wolf age 74 of West Alexandria, OH passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at her home.  She was born in Caryville, TN to Murley and Maggie (Smith) Bunch.  She was retired from Parker-Hannifan Mfg.  Fay was an active member of Miamisburg Assembly of God. Preceded in death by Two Sons, Robert Wolf and Michael Wolf; Brother,...

Dec 1, 2014

Mrs. Dorothy Mae Sharp age 66 of LaFollette passed away Monday, December 1, 2014 at LaFollette Medical Center.  She was a member of Victory Baptist Church.  Mrs. Sharp was employed with BSH Home Appliance for over 20 years, and former owner of D & D Discount Mart in downtown LaFollette.  Preceded in death by Parents, Elmer James “Bud” Hammel...

Nov 26, 2014

Mary Helen Guy Irwin age 77 of Aiken, SC, formerly of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2014.  She was born in Jellico, TN on March 27, 1937.  A member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.  She was a former cook with Colonial House Restaurant, Sharp’s Restaurant, and retired with Cracker Barrel.  Preceded in death by Granddaughter, Shayne Kelly Irwin; Parents,...

Nov 26, 2014

Victor Bradley King (Coach King) passed away November 26th, 2014 at UT Medical Center after a short battle with cancer. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, LaFollette, Tennessee.

He was the son of the late Ervin Burgess King and the late Ruth Hicks King. Victor was a native son of LaFollette and was born in...

Nov 24, 2014

Wanda Teague , age 69 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord Monday, November 24, 2014.  Wanda loved the outdoors and fishing.  Wanda was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church.  Preceded in Death by parents, Robert (Henry) and Cordie Dyke, Sisters, Helen Ruth Dyke and Earlene Dyke, and Brother, Winford Dyke.

She...

Nov 22, 2014

Wanda Heatherly Carden, 86, lifelong resident of LaFollette, Tennessee, passed away, Saturday November 22, 2014, in Brentwood, Tennessee at the home of her daughter.

She was born May 1, 1928, to A.J. Heatherly and Zora Roach Heatherly.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Joe M. Carden, Jr., brothers Eugene and...

Nov 18, 2014

Mrs. Ella Mae Fugate age 99 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2014.  She was a member of East LaFollette Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Husband, Wade Fugate, Grandson, Kenneth Scott Fugate, Parents, M. G. and Allie Walker, Brothers, Neil and Albert Walker, and Sister, Grace Smith.

Survivors:  Son, Charles Fugate and wife, Nancy, Robert...

Nov 16, 2014

Dr. Marshall Everett Rasnake, 90, of LaFollette, died Sunday, November 16, 2014 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN.

Marshall was born July 7, 1924 in LaFollette, TN to Mark and Kate Rasnake.

In 1940, Marshall graduated from Jacksboro High School.  He served three years in the U.S. Navy.  He went on to further...

Nov 13, 2014

Mr. Luther Smiddy passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2014.  He was 82 years old.  .  He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Maggie Baird Smiddy, and beloved Son, Grant Smiddy; Father and Mother, Dewey and Bell Smiddy; Brothers and Sisters-in-law, Chester and Lillian Smiddy, Willie and Almedia Smiddy, Henry and Bonnie Smiddy, Frank and Lois Smiddy,...