LaFollette Obituaries

Jan 13, 2015

Mrs. Jean Smith Rutherford age 90 of Jacksboro, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015.  A member of Fincastle United Methodist Church.  She along with her late husband, Adron owned and operated the “Snack Bar” Restaurant in LaFollette for many years.  In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by parents, Herbert and Fannie Dudley Smith...

Jan 13, 2015

Mr. Frank D. Emory age 60 of LaFollette, passed away at Physicians Regional Medical Center in Knoxville.  He was of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors:  Children, Angie Emory, Allen Emory, and Dylan Emory; One Grandchild, Autumn Nicole Smith; Brother, Darrell Emory.

The family has requested private services and interment.  No visitation is planned.  Online...

Jan 12, 2015

Mr. John Luke Sharp , age 88 of LaFollette passed away Monday, January 12, 2015.   He attended Stinking Creek Baptist Church, was a retired coal miner, truck driver, and operated School Bus #19 for the Campbell County School System for many years.  Preceded in death by Wife, Lorene Sharp, Parents, Robert and Linda Rookard Sharp, Brothers, Rev....

Jan 10, 2015

Mr. Tommy E. “Tom” Wilson , age 56 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015.  He was an outdoorsman, an avid hunter for coons, turkeys, and deer, and loved fishing.  Preceded in death by Parents, Edward and Lorene Robbins Wilson, Sister, Polly Reynolds, Brother-In-Law, J. Will Reynolds.

Survivors:  Sisters, Missy Wilson and Pam Stanford...

Jan 7, 2015

Mr. Walter J. Carroll  age 78 of Lafollette passed away Wednesday,  January  7, 2014. He was a member, Deacon, and former Sunday school teacher at Elm Grove Baptist Church.  He was a 9 year U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, and retired after 20 years of service from Y-12 in Oak Ridge.  Preceded in death by Parents, Walter R. and Myrtle...

Jan 5, 2015

Mrs. Hazel R. Clear age 82 of LaFollette passed away Monday, January 5, 2015.  She was a member of Elm Grove Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, Willie and Ara Teague; Brothers, Raymond Teague, Fred Teague, Chet Teague, and Ed Teague; Sister, Geraldine Human.

Survivors: Husband of 61 years, Carl E. Clear; Daughter, Susan Dunaway and...

Jan 3, 2015

Mrs. Johnnie Rogers Monday, age 92 of Speedwell passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015.  She was a Lifetime Member of Well Springs United Methodist Church, a member of the Well Springs Home Demonstration Club, and the Campbell County Senior Citizens.  She was preceded in death by Husband, Everett Monday, Daughter, Shirley Eatherly, and Parents, John and Elizabeth Teague Rogers....

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 31, 2014

Mrs. Kathleen Stidham , age 78 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014.  She was a member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Husband, Andrew Stidham, son, Roger Dale Stidham, Parents, Ed and Nellie Cook McIntosh, Brothers, Vembert McIntosh and Beecher McIntosh, and Sister, Viola Wallace.

Survivors:  Sons, Danny Stidham and...

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

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 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,...