Tom Ford

Tom Ford, age 68, of LaFollette passed away on Monday, August 27, 2012. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.

Preceded in death by his parents Henderson & Emely (Bailey) Ford and brother James Ford.

Survived by his sons Charles Thomas Ford, Jr. of LaFollette and Thomas J. Ford of Kentucky, daughters Emely Ford of LaFollette, Holly VanOver, & Tammy Creech both of Ohio, brothers Bill Ford and Ronnie Ford both of Kentucky, sisters Fay Facer, Brenda Ketterer, Pat Ford, & Penny Reynolds all of Kentucky, 10 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, several nieces & nephews, & a host of other relatives & friends who loved him.

Visitation will be on Thursday, August 30, 2012 from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm in the Martin Wilson Chapel. Interment will follow in the Peabody Cemetery.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette in charge of these arrangements.

Tammy Renea Brooks 

Tammy Renea Brooks, age 45 of LaFollette, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2012, at LaFollette Health and Rehab Center.  She attended LaFollete Church of God.  She loved her church and the Friday Morning Prayer Service.  She also enjoyed shopping, watching movies, and listening to music.  Preceded in death by grandfather, Mr. William Leon Tibbs, grandparents, Ed and Clarie Brooks, and uncle, Mr. Jim Brooks.

Survivors:  Children; son, Travis Allan Brooks of LaFollette; daughter, Tara White of Lake City; parents, Richard and Linda Brooks of LaFollette; brothers, Ricky Brooks and Pat Shoemaker of Smithville, KY, and Allan and Misty Brooks of LaFollette; grandmother, Eloise Tibbs of LaFollette; four grandchildren; five nephews; one niece; one great nephew; and two great nieces all of LaFollette; special friend, Brian Chapman of LaFollette; special cousin, Paul Sweat, Jr. (known as Big Buddy) of LaFollette; caretakers and special friends, Judy and Wayne Gregg of LaFollette.  Host of other relatives and friends.

Services Thursday 8 P. M. at LaFollette Church of God with Pastor Sonny Wilks officiating.  Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday before services at the Church.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to LaFollette Church of God to
Children’s Ministry, 1906 Jacksboro Pike, LaFollette, TN  37766

Elmer Paris Shoupe

Elmer Paris Shoupe, age 72, of LaFollette passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 28, 2012. He was a loving husband of 49 years that enjoyed working in the coal mines, driving a truck hauling freight, farming, and flea marketing.

Preceded in death by his parents Lawrence & Betty Ann (Patrick) Shoupe, brothers Benjamin and James Clyde Shoupe, infant sisters Veniea, Essie, and Irean Shoupe, and sister Pauline Savage.

Survived by his sons Pearley Joe Shoupe & wife Jackie of Duff and Dennis Lee Shoupe of LaFollette, daughters Margaret Ann Hamblin & husband William and April Mechelle Jones & husband Russell all of LaFollette, sisters Grace Inman of Georgia, Lois Allen of Oregon, and Beulah Woodgeard of Ohio, and grandchildren Crystal Renee Hamblin, Jonathan Scott and Natasha Dawn Shoupe, and Heather Jean Hicks.

The family will receive friends on Friday, August 31, 2012 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the Martin Wilson Chapel. Graveside service will be on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at 10:00 am at the Gross Cemetery with Rev Wade Walls officiating. Interment will follow the service.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette in charge of these arrangements.