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07/21/2025

Amanda Renee Vinsant, age 42 of Jacksboro, passed away at U.T. Medical Center on Sunday, July 20, 2025. She was born on September 29, 1982. Amanda enjoyed reading, her dogs, playing on her tablet, and she loved chasing her grandson Gabe around. She is preceded in death by her father Darrell Vinsant and her grandparents Lumus and Nadine Vinsant and Carl Swafford....

Amanda Renee Vinsant, age 42 of Jacksboro, passed away at U.T. Medical Center on Sunday, July 20, 2025. She was born on September 29, 1982. Amanda enjoyed reading, her dogs, playing on her tablet, and she loved chasing her grandson Gabe around. She is preceded in death by her father Darrell Vinsant....

07/21/2025

Kenneth Parrott, 78, of Greensboro, Georgia, went home to be with the lord Friday July 18, 2025, after battling brain cancer. Before retiring, he worked in Dayton, Ohio, in real estate for over 30 years. He was preceded in death by his first wife Shirley Small Parrott, parents Charlie and Viola Parrott, brothers Charles, Orville, RL, Bill and Johnnie, sisters Shirley and Janice....

Kenneth Parrott, 78, of Greensboro, Georgia, went home to be with the lord Friday July 18, 2025, after battling brain cancer. Before retiring, he worked in Dayton, Ohio, in real estate for over 30 years. He was preceded in death by his first wife Shirley Small Parrott, parents Charlie and Viola Parr...

07/21/2025

Jacob Lee Pebley, age 41, of LaFollette, formerly of Speedwell, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025. He was a member of Speedwell Academy Baptist Church. Preceded in death by Father: David (Jock) Pebley, Girlfriend: Brandy Hatfield, Uncle: Mike Pebley, Grandparents: Rubin and Ethel Smiddy and Frank and Bonnie Pebley. Survived by: Mother: Darlene Pebley Brother: Jerome Pebley Nephew and Nieces: Piper, Danger and Jaxon…...

Jacob Lee Pebley, age 41, of LaFollette, formerly of Speedwell, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025. He was a member of Speedwell Academy Baptist Church. Preceded in death by Father: David (Jock) Pebley, Girlfriend: Brandy Hatfield, Uncle: Mike Pebley, Grandparents: Rubin and Ethel Smiddy and Frank....

07/21/2025

Mr. Billy Von Phillips, age 63 of LaFollette passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025. He was of the Christian faith and was a member and Baptized at Grace Age Fellowship Church. Billy enjoyed being outdoors fishing, hunting, and riding four-wheelers. He is preceded in death by father, Frank “Fat” Phillips. He is survived by his mother, Nora Faye (Wilson) Phillips; son, Billy Lee Phillips (Hailey Sewell); grandson, Jessie Phillips; sisters, Lisa Phillips (Tom), and Abby Bertram (Jerald); brothers, Stanley Phillips, Tim Phillips (Henrietta), and Jimmy Phillips....

Mr. Billy Von Phillips, age 63 of LaFollette passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025. He was of the Christian faith and was a member and Baptized at Grace Age Fellowship Church. Billy enjoyed being outdoors fishing, hunting, and riding four-wheelers. He is preceded in death by father, Frank “Fat”...

07/21/2025

Brenda Sue Myers, age 75 of Knoxville, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Cumberland Village Nursing Home. She was born on July 26, 1949, to the late Raymond Powell and Nancy Powell. Brenda enjoyed cats, watching westerns and game shows, but her number one thing to do was going to Cades Coves. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Tony Myers and her daughter Tracy....

Brenda Sue Myers, age 75 of Knoxville, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Cumberland Village Nursing Home. She was born on July 26, 1949, to the late Raymond Powell and Nancy Powell. Brenda enjoyed cats, watching westerns and game shows, but her number one thing to do was going to Cades Coves....

07/21/2025

Nancy Ann Wilson, 78, of Fratersville passed away peacefully at home. Born in Lima Ohio on June 4th, 1947. She lived to cook for her family on holidays and sometimes played organ. She is survived by her husband of 60 years James E Wilson Sr, son James E Wilson Jr (Linda) of Caryville, Daughter Pamela Wilson of Clinton, Granddaughters Allie Burchfield (Cody) of Clinton, Rebeca Wilson (Brandon Davis) of Knoxville....

Nancy Ann Wilson, 78, of Fratersville passed away peacefully at home. Born in Lima Ohio on June 4th, 1947. She lived to cook for her family on holidays and sometimes played organ. She is survived by her husband of 60 years James E Wilson Sr, son James E Wilson Jr (Linda) of Caryville, Daughter Pamel...

07/21/2025

14 Names on Mon., July 21, 2025, B.C. Bonding Arrest Report. B.C. Bonding 423-563-0065.

07/21/2025

Bobbie Sue Bean, age 75, of Speedwell, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, peacefully at home. She was a member of Bradens Chapel Baptist Church and was the owner/operator of Valley Market and Deli for several years, where she was very well known for the best biscuits in Powell Valley. Bobbie Sue is described as the best mama to ever draw breath....

Bobbie Sue Bean, age 75, of Speedwell, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, peacefully at home. She was a member of Bradens Chapel Baptist Church and was the owner/operator of Valley Market and Deli for several years, where she was very well known for the best biscuits in Powell Valley. Bobbie Sue i...

07/21/2025

CVFD Firefighters respond to two calls within an hour TOP PHOTO: The landing zone for a medical helicopter is set on the parking lot at Camel Manufacturing. CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- Around 6:30 Sunday evening, a male was flown to a Knoxville hospital from injuries sustained from a four wheeler crash in Royal Blue....

CVFD Firefighters respond to two calls within an hour TOP PHOTO: The landing zone for a medical helicopter is set on the parking lot at Camel Manufacturing. CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- Around 6:30 Sunday evening, a male was flown to a Knoxville hospital from injuries sustained from a four wheeler crash in...

07/21/2025

Eleven individuals are indicted, Danielle Faith Hawkins faces four separate indictments JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- Last week, the Campbell County Grand Jury hand down multiple indictments....

Eleven individuals are indicted, Danielle Faith Hawkins faces four separate indictments JACKSBORO, TN. (WLAF)- Last week, the Campbell County Grand Jury hand down multiple indictments. Danielle Faith Hawkins – suspended driver’s license; simple possession of schedule II controlled substance; pos...

07/21/2025

La Follette will forever have a special place in Joey Aguilar's heart Conner Terry visits with Joey Aguilar, Tennessee Quarterback, at Collectibles & More on Friday. A NOTE FROM THE GRAND ON CENTRAL: “There is so much good going on in our community, and I want to share all this good with you every Monday here on WLAF in hopes that you will start your week in a grand way making each week a Grand Week,” said Olivia Lobertini, owner of The Grand on Central....

La Follette will forever have a special place in Joey Aguilar's heart A NOTE FROM THE GRAND ON CENTRAL: “There is so much good going on in our community, and I want to share all this good with you every Monday here on WLAF in hopes that you will start your week in a grand way

07/21/2025

It was a defense-focused practice on Thursday for Taylor Ownbey's Cougars By Clayton Carroll JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) - On the warm, sunny Thursday morning, while most were waking up and starting their day, the Cougars were putting in the work on John T. Reynolds Field....

It was a defense-focused practice on Thursday for Taylor Ownbey's Cougars By Clayton Carroll JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) - On the warm, sunny Thursday morning, while most were waking up and starting their day, the Cougars were putting in the work on John T. Reynolds Field. “We practiced more offensively ...