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LaFollette Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Lafollette, Tennessee area


Linda L. Miller

Linda L. Miller

Sep 21, 2023

 

Linda L. Miller, age 81 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023.  She loved to cook, work in her flower garden, and loved her dogs, Peyton and Addi.  Preceded in death by Daughters, Angie Miller and Shelia Miller, devoted Companion, Lloyd Davidson, Brothers, Kenneth Miller and Charles Miller.

 

Survivors:  Son, Jeff Miller; Grandchildren, Amanda Brown and husband, Mark,...

Harry "Verlin" Bostic

Harry "Verlin" Bostic

Sep 18, 2023

 

Mr. Harry “Verlin” Bostic, age 90, of LaFollette passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023.   He was a member for Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, and a U.S. Navy Veteran.  He was a kind and gentle man, who loved Kentucky Basketball and the Atlanta Braves.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Mable Heatherly Bostic, parents, W.R. (Ted) and...

James M. Reynolds

James M. Reynolds

Sep 17, 2023

 

 

Mr. James M. Reynolds, age 94 of the Stinking Creek Community passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023.  He was a Member of New Liberty Baptist Church, a U.S. Army Veteran, and a member of West Terre Haute, IN, Lodge #687, F. & A.M. with the Degree of Master Mason.  James was a master carpenter and electrician, loved gardening, farming,...

Emma Josephine "Jody" Bradley

Emma Josephine "Jody" Bradley

Sep 13, 2023

 

Mrs. Emma Josephine “Jody” Bradley, age 83 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023.  She was a long-time member of Indiana Avenue Baptist Church.  Jody enjoyed shopping and traveling to family sporting events, but her greatest joy was being with her Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.  Preceded in death by Son, Stuart P. Bradley, Jr., Parents, Carl David and Gladys...

Jimmy Ray Ford

Jimmy Ray Ford

Sep 12, 2023

 

Mr. Jimmy Ray Ford age 54 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023.  Jimmy was a proud United States Army and Army National Guard Veteran, serving his Country for over 30 years.  Jimmy served in several combat tours overseas and was very proud to do so.  Jimmy was a true Army Soldier and loved his Country.  He was...

Mitzi Ausmus

Mitzi Ausmus

Sep 12, 2023

 

Mitzi Ausmus age 70 of Speedwell , TN went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.  She was a member of Cawood Methodist Church in Speedwell, TN.  Preceded in death by Parents, Wade and Mildred Pruett Ausmus.

 

Survivors:  Sister, Cynthia Flowers and husband, Kenneth; Nephew, who she loved dearly, Michael Flowers and...

Thomas Maynard Robertson, III "T"

Thomas Maynard Robertson, III "T"

Sep 11, 2023

 

Thomas Maynard Robertson, III “T” age 38 of Speedwell passed away Monday, September 11, 2023.  He was a member of Jacksboro Church of Christ.  He enjoyed working with his Dad and Brother, movies, and spending time with his family.   Preceded in death by Grandparents, Octavia Robertson, Doris Chambers, and Wayne Coker.

 

Survivors:  Father, Thomas M. Robertson, Jr. and...

Douglas Roy Johnson

Douglas Roy Johnson

Sep 6, 2023

 

Douglas Roy Johnson, age 53 of Jacksboro passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023, peacefully at home.  Doug was a graduate from Cuyahoga Falls High School in Ohio.  After graduating he went into the Navy.  After serving, he then trained with Ford to become a Master Mechanic.  He was talented at upholstery and home remodeling. 

 

Survivors:  Mother, Barbara Johnson and...

Howard Raymond Hatmaker

Howard Raymond Hatmaker

Sep 6, 2023

 

Mr. Howard Raymond Hatmaker, age 83 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023.  He attended Woodlake Baptist Church and was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving in Vietnam.  Mr. Hatmaker served on the USS Constellation Aircraft Carrier as a Radar Technician.  Preceded in death by Wife, Lena Hatmaker, Parents, Lawrence and Grace Ballard Hatmaker, Brother, Arnold Hatmaker and Sister, Betty...

Bobby Gene Summers

Bobby Gene Summers

Sep 5, 2023

 

Mr. Bobby Gene Summers, age 91 of LaFollette, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023.  He was of the Baptist Faith and a U.S. Navy Veteran.  Preceded in death by Wife, Judy Fowler Summers, Parents, Rev. Audrey and Edna Rose Smith Summers, Brothers, Charles Ernest Summers, Billy Lee Summers, and Jay Summers, Sister, Wilma Sharp.

 

Survivors:  Sisters, Maurine Bennett...

Maggie Ivey Birdsall

Maggie Ivey Birdsall

Sep 5, 2023

 

Mrs. Maggie Ivey Birdsall, age 76 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023.   She was of the Baptist Faith.  Maggie loved being with and taking care of her family, gardening, and fishing.  Preceded in death by Parents, David and Tracy Sharp Ivey, Brothers, Sterling Ivey and Arthur Ivey.

 

Survivors:  Husband of 56 years, Floyd Birdsall, Sr.; Daughters,...

Ralph Wayne "Butch" Denny

Ralph Wayne "Butch" Denny

Sep 4, 2023

 

Mr. Ralph Wayne “Butch” Denny, age 80 of LaFollette passed away Monday, September 4, 2023.  He was a member of New Horizon Baptist Church.  Butch was employed with Woodson Cash Stores for over 34 years, and for 15 years, was employed with Wal-Mart before his retirement.  Singing was a big part of Butch’s life.  He began performing in Church at...

Caitlyn De'Shea Branam

Caitlyn De'Shea Branam

Aug 31, 2023

 

Caitlyn De’Shae Branam, age 25 of LaFollette passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023, along with her beloved “Mamaw”, Donna Morris.    Caitlyn was a Hairdresser at Mama Tried Salon in Jacksboro.  On March 11, 2017 she married her loving husband, Jordan Branam and together they enjoyed traveling, cooking, and caring for their special dog and cat, Chloe and Maxwell. ...

Donna Mae Hicks Morris

Donna Mae Hicks Morris

Aug 31, 2023

 

 

Mrs. Donna Mae Hicks Morris, age 67 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, along with her beloved Granddaughter Caitlyn Branam.    She was a Member of Fincastle Church of God for over 20 years, and during that time served as Sunday School Teacher where she was affectionately named, “Miss Donna”.  Donna also served as a Substitute Teacher...

Ruby Boshears Sheckles Adcock

Ruby Boshears Sheckles Adcock

Aug 29, 2023

 

Mrs. Ruby Boshears Sheckles Adcock, age 84 of the Coolidge Community passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023.  She was born September 5, 1938.  Ruby was a beautician in the LaFollette area for 63 years, and also enjoyed fishing.  Preceded in death by 1st Husband of 42 years, Fred L. Sheckles, 2nd Husband of 24 years, Bobby J. Adcock, Parents,...

Hazel V. Moyers

Hazel V. Moyers

Aug 24, 2023

 

Mrs. Hazel V. Moyers, age 96 of Speedwell passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023.  She was of the Baptist Faith and was retired from Imperial Reading Corp.  Hazel was an avid reader, and enjoyed quilting and gardening.  Preceded in death by Husband, Colvin L. Moyers, Daughter, Janice Sue Herron, Parents, George and Mary Evans, Sisters, Lottie Evans and Ruth...

Bruce Allen Curley

Bruce Allen Curley

Aug 22, 2023

 

Mr. Bruce Allen Curley, age 68 of LaFollette, TN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 22, 2023.  He was born in Fort Wayne, IN and a graduate of Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.  He was a Senior Programmer Analyst until his retirement.  Preceded in death by Parents, Bruce Arthur and L. Helen Ervin Curley, Sisters,...

Lawrence Albert Thornton

Lawrence Albert Thornton

Aug 20, 2023

 

Mr. Lawrence Albert Thornton, age 90, of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 20, 2023.  He was a proud United States Army Veteran, a Member of Calvary Baptist Church, and was retired after many years of service with the State of Tennessee. Preceded in death by his parents, Fred Thornton and Eva Thornton Clair,...

Sandra Kay Rutherford

Sandra Kay Rutherford

Aug 18, 2023

 

Mrs. Sandra Kay Rutherford, age 74 of Jellico passed away Friday, August 18, 2023.  She attended Chaska Church of God and loved being with her family, especially her Grandchildren.  Preceded in death by Parents, Floyd and Alice Branam Byrd, Brother, Billy Byrd, and Sister, Gail Byrd.

 

Survivors: Husband, Robert Rutherford; Daughter, Angie Trammell and Husband, Jimmy; Son, Robbie...

Bonnie Oral Parker

Bonnie Oral Parker

Aug 18, 2023

 

Mrs. Bonnie Oral Goins Parker, age 83 of LaFollette, went home to be with the Lord Friday, August 18, 2023.  She was a life-long member of Alder Springs Baptist Church where she was a Clerk, Choir Leader, and Sunday School Teacher for many years.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and was a loving Mother and Wife.  She...

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