David Marshall Williamson age 57 of Lafollette passed away March 3, 2012 at Fort Sanders Regional in Knoxville. David was a Marine who loved his family very much.

Preceded in death by his Parents: Walter and Armelda Turner Williamson. Brothers: Derick and Donald Williamson.

Survived by Brothers: Darryl and Darren Williamson of Lafollette. Sisters: Debbie Blankenship of Florida and Donna Sanders of Lafollette. Several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be at 8 PM Wednesday March 7th, 2012 in the chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Hobert McCreary and Billy Sanders officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM before funeral services. Interment will be at 10 AM Thursday March 8th, 2012 in the Bakers Forge Cemetery with the Campbell County Honor Guard in charge of graveside services. 

Robert Wayne Savinsky Robert Wayne Savinsky age 64, of Albuquerque, NM, formerly of LaFollette, passed away  February, 2012.  He was born & raised in LaFollette and graduated fromLaFollette High School.   Preceded in death by parents Noble & Thelma Riley Savinsky. Survivors: Brother Joe Savinsky, Smithville, VA Interment was held at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM Courtesy of Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Bobbie Jean Hill Borthwick Bobbie Jean Hill Borthwick Bobbie Jean Hill Borthwick age 76 of Nashville, formerly of Caryville passed away February 25, 2012 in Nashville. She was a member of the Church Of Christ. Preceded in death by Husband Tom Borthwick, Parents Harvey & Dana Hutson Hill, Sister Hill Hillan and Brother Johnny Hill. Survivors: Daughter & Son-in-law: Carma Elaine & Roger Lyles, Nashville                   Grandson: Austin Duggan                    Brothers: Carl & Jerry Hill both of Michigan                     Sisters: Wanda McDeerman, Judy Cunningham & Sandra Day, all of                                                     Jacksboro Several Nieces & Nephews Service 2 p.m. Saturday March 10th Cross-Smith Chapel       Bro. Tim Mefford officiating Interment in Sharp Cemetery in Caryville    Visitation 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday at Cross – Smith Funeral Home  Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Mildred Carson Roehl Mildred Carson Roehl Mildred Carson Roehl age 81, of Jacksboro, passed away Monday, March 5, 2012. She was a member of LaFollette United Methodist Church and retired from First National Bank in LaFollette after many years of service. Preceded in death by Husband James William (Bill) Roehl, Parents Alex & Ruth Paul Carson and Brother E.C. Carson. Survivors: Daughters & Sons-in-law: Jamie & William Baird, Jacksboro                                                              Emily & Alan Moore, Brentwood                   Son & Daughter-in-law: Bill & Connie Roehl, Powell Grandchildren: Blake & Keeling Baird, Chloe Moore & Oliver Moore, Laura & Brandon Pennington, Alex Roehl & Abbi Roehl  Great Grandson Jude Pennington Funeral Service: 7 p.m. Thursday LaFollette United Methodist Church Dr. Kenneth Faught officiating Private Interment 11 a.m. Friday in Jacksboro Cemetery Pallbearers: Alex Roehl, Blake Baird, Oliver Moore, Brandon Pennington, Steve Carson & Mike Nichols Memorials maybe made to Campbell Co. Cancer Association 124 Woodvine St.Jacksboro, TN 37757 or LaFollette United Methodist Church 808 E. Central Ave. LaFollette, TN 37766 The family will receive friends 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday at LaFollette United MethodistChurch.    Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Sgt.Lonnie Taylor, age 65, of Jacksboro passed away on Friday, March 2, 2012 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Knoxville. Sgt. Taylor received the Purple Heart and Commendation medal while serving active duty in Vietnam. He was a member of the Ivey Dell Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, raising animals, and working in the yard. He loved his family and grandchildren very much.

He was preceded in death by his parents John & Cindy Taylor, and brothers Lester, Luther, Ed, and Kennith Taylor.

He is survived by his wife Judy Taylor of Jacksboro, sons Lonnie Taylor Jr. and wife Angel of Jacksboro and Steve Taylor and wife Charlotte of LaFollette, brother Jess Taylor of LaFollette, Sisters Sue Smith and Ella Nolan both of LaFollette, 9 grandchildren, several nieces & nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Family will receive friends Tuesday, March6th, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the Martin Wilson Chapel. Funeral service will follow the visitation with Rev JR Dilbeck officiating. Interment will be on Wednesday, March7th, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chadwell Cemetery. Campbell County Honor Guard in charge of graveside services.

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

Elmer McCulley Elmer McCulley, age 70, of LaFollette passed away Friday, March 02, 2012.  Member of Well Springs Methodist Church and retired from LaFollette City Street Department after more than 30 years of service.  He loved to garden, feed the birds, squirrels and his little dog Mitzi.  Preceded in death by parents, William and Cora Henegar McCulley; brothers, Raymond, Billy, Richard & one infant brother. Survivors: Wife:  Thelma Hembree McCulley Brothers:  Kenneth & James Truman McCulley, Speedwell                  Paul Junior McCulley, LaFollette Sister:  Mary Opal McCulley, LaFollette Several nieces and nephews Services 8 PM Sunday Cross-Smith Chapel Rev. Paul Hembree and Bro. Tommy Gillum officiating Interment 11 AM Monday Powell Valley Cemetery Family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Sunday Cross-Smith Funeral Home Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Darlyn Levetta Dykes Jones Darlyn Levetta Dykes Jones age 83, of LaFollette, passed away Friday, March 2, 2012. She was a Christian of the Pentecostal faith.  Preceded in death by husband, Edwin V. Jones; parents, Charles E & Virginia Dykes; brothers, Charles & Ronald Dykes. Survivors: Daughters & sons-in-law:   Sonya & husband Tim Sandor                                           Robin Mickey White Sons & daughters-in-law:  Edwin V. (Sonny), Jr. & wife Carol Jones                                         Timothy & Tressia Jones 7 Grandchildren         6 Great-grandchildren Brothers:  Lowell, Robert & Jimmy Dykes Sister:  Shelby (Tootsie) Seal A host of other family and friends Services 8 PM Monday Cross-Smith Chapel Rev. Bill Boreio officiating Interment 11 AM Tuesday Green Cemetery in Flat Hollow Family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Monday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home Mr. Galen E. LeMarr age 80 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, March 3, 2012, at St. Mary’s Medical Center of LaFollette. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Army and of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by parents, Silas and Fannie Rutherford LeMarr. Survivors: Wife, Evelyn LeMarr of LaFollette; Son, Ron LeMarr and family of LaFollette; sisters, Gertie Chapman, Azalee Roberts and Gloria Brooks all of LaFollette. Several other relatives and friends. No services are planned. Online condolences for Mr. LeMarr may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Galen E. LeMarr. Mr. Francis William Johnson, age 76 of LaFollette went to be with the Lord, March 2, 2012, at his son’s residence. He served a term in the United States Marine Corp. and retired from the United States Army as a Sergeant First Class after 21 years of service. While serving in the United States Army, he served in Germany, two terms in Korea, 2 terms in Vietnam, and numerous other countries. He was awarded numerous medals and was a member of the Corp. of Engineers. Johnson, as he was known, was also assistant Scout Master for Troop 622 of Boy Scouts of America, and retired from the LaFollette Electric Department as their heavy equipment operator. Preceded in death by parents, Earl and Tansem Johnson, four brothers, Wayne, Mervin, Mark, and James. Survivors: Son, Timothy Johnson of Knoxville; daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Jeff Walters of Knoxville; grandchildren, Jenna, Josiah, Jonathan, and Grace Anne Walters all of Knoxville; former wife and mother of the children, Carol Johnson Lester; sister, Virginia Coffmon of Columbus, OH and brother, Joseph of Milford, OH, along with several nieces and nephews, and numerous friends. Funeral Services Sunday 7 P.M. at Walters Chapel with his son, Rev. Tim Johnson officiating. Music provided by his grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Sunday before funeral services. Family and friends will meet Monday 11 A.M. at Flat Hollow Cemetery for graveside services and interment with Full Military Honors provided by the Campbell County Honor Guard. Online condolences for Mr. Johnson may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Francis William Johnson.

Elmer McCulley

Elmer McCulley, of LaFollette, passed away Friday, March 2, 2012.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time

Mr. Joseph M. Videtich age 75 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville. He was a member of East LaFollette Baptist Church, a retired U.S. Navy Veteran with 20 years of service, and retired from Dresser Industries. Preceded in death by son Terrance Lee Videtich, parents, Joseph and Anna Videtich, and brother, Carl Videtich.

Survivors; Wife of 40 years, Karen Videtich of LaFollette: Children, Cherryl Takeshta and husband Robert, of Sacramento, CA, William Frumm of LaFollette, and Robert Videtich and wife Susan, of Virginia Beach, VA. Seven Grandchildren, Six Great-grandchildren. Several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services Thursday, March 8, 2012, 8 P.M. at East LaFollette Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Helton and Rev. Greg Chandler officiating. Family and friends will meet Friday 10 A.M. at Bakers Forge Cemetery for graveside services and interment, with military honors conducted by the Campbell County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday before services at the church. Online condolences for Mr. Videtich may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Joseph M. Videtich.

Mrs. Cleda Byrd Sumner age 80 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2012. She was of the Baptist Faith. Preceded in death by husbands, James C. Parrott and Lauzy Sumner, parents, Herbert Byrd and Elmina Hicks Byrd, brothers, Cleabert Byrd and Cleaborn Byrd.

Survivors: Daughter, Helen Marlar and husband Sterling, of LaFollette, Son; Ronald L. Byrd and wife Pernie, of LaFollette, Two Grandsons, Nathaniel Robert Byrd of LaFollette, and Ronald Byrd. Jr. of Jacksboro; Sister-in-law, Karen Byrd of Centerville, OH; Uncle, Fairl Byrd of Dayton, OH; Special Friend, Jim Babb. Several other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services Saturday 7 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Danny Wilson officiating. Family and friends will meet Sunday 11 A.M. at Fairview Cemetery in Huntsville for graveside services and interment with Rev. Mike Jeffers officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Saturday before services at Walters Funeral Home. Online condolences for Mrs. Sumner may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Cleda Sumner.

Ben Rogers Ben Rogers, age 89, of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, February 29, 2012. Member of LaFollette United Methodist Church and owner of Ben Rogers Insurance Agency.  Preceded in death by wives, Doris Hoskins Rogers & Cora Thompson Rogers; stepson, Rusty Thompson; sister, Jessie Mitchell; brothers, David & Buddy Rogers. Survivors Sons & Daughters-in-law:  Mike & Shirley Rogers                                             Jim & Kathy Rogers Stepson & wife:  Nick & Ann Thompson Services 2 PM Saturday LaFollette United Methodist Church Dr. Kenneth Faught officiating Interment Woodlawn Cemetery In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to LaFollette United Methodist Church Youth Group Family will receive friends 12 Noon – 2 PM Saturday at LaFollette United MethodistChurch Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home