Cross-Smith Funeral Home, Inc.

01/31/2026

Wilma Jean Evans age 73, of Jacksboro, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026.

She was preceded in death by Grandparents Tilmon and Elsie Berry Edwards. She attended West LaFollette Baptist Church.

At her request no services and a Private Interment in Clawson Cemetery in Speedwell...

01/30/2026

Bill C. Leach, age 82, of Speedwell passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026.
He attended Emanuel Baptist Church and retired after 28 years from the Y-12 Plant in Oak Ridge, Tn. He is preceded in death by Mother: Faye Miller Poston, Brother: Jack Poston, Sister: Brenda Akins, Grandson: Ryan Turpin...

01/28/2026

Hazel Janet Hovater age 99 of LaFollette passed away on Saturday January 24, 2026. She was a member of Coolidge First Baptist Church. She was Preceded in death by her Husband: William Thomas Hovater, Parents: Hobert and Mae Roach Miller, Brothers and Sisters: Theoadore “Ted”, Cecil , Paris “Pete”, C...

01/27/2026

Clem Lee Hollifield, age 91, of Jacksboro passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026. He was a member of Woodlake Baptist Church and a retired superintendent in the Coal Mining Industry. He is preceded in death by wife: Imogene Gibson Hollifield, son: Anthony Douglas Hollifield, grandchildren: Jerad ...

01/20/2026

Joie Irene Owens, age 73, of LaFollette passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026. She was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband: Ralph Owens, parents: Rev. Johnny Lee Byrd and Mabel Lee Branam Byrd, grandson: Austin Moses, niece: Vanesia Powers

Survived by
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01/17/2026

Gary Eugene Turner, age 77 of LaFollette Tn, went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2026. He was preceded in death by his Daughter Tonya Wynee Turner.

He is survived by his Wife: Jackie Turner.

Son: Michael Eugene Turner.

Grandchildren: Chase Eugene Mahoney, William Zack Tur...

01/14/2026

Kai Christopher Gibson, born Monday January 12, 2026 went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

He is survived by his parents: Christopher Owen Gibson and Aleaha Brooke James.

Brothers and sisters: Nasya Sue Gibson, King J.C. James, John Thomas Gibson

Grandparents: O...

01/13/2026

Robert James McKenzie, age 68, of LaFollette passed away on Saturday, Janury10, 2026.
He was a retired auto parts manager. Preceded in death by parents: James Arthur and Helen Booth McKenzie.

Survived by

Sisters: June McKenzie, Vickie Carpenter

His request was to be cremate...

01/13/2026

Janieve Norman, of Jacksboro passed away on January 11, 2026 at Tennova North. Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother left for the home she had prepared for her entire life. As she walked into heaven, she was greeted by her mom and dad, husband of 54 years R.T., 2 infant childr...

01/12/2026

Donna Jean Violet, age 65, formerly of Lafollette passed away on January 1, 2026, at her home in Orlando, Florida. She loved cooking, her family, and spending time outdoors.
Preceded in death by husband Dean Violet, parents Don and Vida Lester, grandparents Hugh and June Hollifield and William and...

01/12/2026

01/09/2026

Anthony “Tony” Boutwell, age 50 of Sunbright, TN passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Parkwest Medical Center. He was born in Oneida, TN on September 14, 1975. Tony served his community faithfully as a paramedic and educator, both of which he felt honored to do so.
He was preceded in deat...