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Loretta M. Goforth, age 80, of Talbott, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville. She was a member of Alpha Baptist Church and retired from MAHLE. Loretta was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and Mam and will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Vivian Northern; and sister, Patricia Evans. She is survived by her husband, Larry Goforth; daughters, Robyn Harvey Cox and Vikki Goforth; grandchildren, Kaleb (Sepi) Goforth, Ethan (Johan) Goforth, Joshua (Mia) Goforth, Victoria (Gregory) Williams, and Jordonn (Jessica) Harvey; brother, Eddie (Carol) Northern; several great-grandchildren; and several close friends. The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, January 29th at Westside Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. Heath Smith officiating. A private family graveside will be held at Jefferson Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Westside Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown.
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