Sally Jean Wells, age 65, of Jacksboro passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2012. She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church but she first accepted the Lord early in her life at age 12 at Willow Grove Baptist Church and was baptized on Easter Sunday. She loved the Lord & church with all of her heart. She also loved her family & grandkids very much and always put others before herself. She enjoyed baking, cooking, and getting her hair done.
She was preceded in death by her parents Alvin & Rose Marie (Wilson) Sanders.
She is survived by her husband Jimmy Wells of Jacksboro, daughter Anita Porter and husband Kevin of Caryville, son James Wells of LaFollette, brother Alvin Sanders, Jr. of Jacksboro, sister Barbara Sue Jones of Jacksboro, and grandchildren Ryan Smith, Elizabeth Porter, & John Porter.
Funeral service will be at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 18, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev Frank Jones officiating. Family will receive friends prior to the service from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Interment will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 in the Jacksboro Cemetery.
Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette
Stanley E. Lester, Jr.
Stanley E. Lester Jr., age 53, of Corbin, KY, formerly of Jacksboro, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at his home. He was a member of the Inskip Road Baptist Church. He enjoyed all sports, hunting, fishing, four-wheeling, and was the 1st quarterback of the Campbell County High School
He was preceded in death by his sister Kimberly Lynn Lester.
He is survived by his parents Stanley & Norma (Phillips) Lester of Jacksboro, wife Robin Lester of Corbin, son Jordan Lester of Knoxville, daughters Christy Lester, Marlana Lester and husband Scott Gann, and their mother Sandy Lester all of Jacksboro, brothers Mark Lester and wife Kathy of Knoxville, Brent Lester and wife Lisa of LaFollette, sisters Cathy Sharp of LaFollette, Cindy Riggs and husband Jeff of LaFollette, and Tammy Lester of Jacksboro, granddaughters Corri Caruso and Gabriella Lester, mother-in-law Silverdeen Brandenburg of Corbin, several nieces & nephews, and a host of other relatives & friends.
Funeral service will be at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 17, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev Tim Thompson officiating. Family will receive friends prior to the service from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Interment will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 18, 2012 in the Woodlawn Cemetery.
Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette
