On the evening of Wednesday, October 7, 2015, in LaFollette, Tennessee, 59-year-old Joyce Ann Ross was found dead from a gunshot wound. The Campbell County Sheriff's Office initiated an investigation into her death, which was quickly classified as a homicide. News reports at the time indicated that deputies were actively looking into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Joyce Ann Wagers Ross, born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on July 18, 1956, was a beloved mother and grandmother.
She was survived by her husband, Kenneth Ross, and her five children, as well as numerous grandchildren. Her family remembered her as a woman who cherished spending time with her children and grandchildren, and she was deeply missed by her loved ones and the community.
Despite the initial investigation by law enforcement, publicly available information and news reports have not provided any details regarding any arrests made or suspects identified in connection with the death of Joyce Ross. The case has been noted on national gun violence memorial archives, but the details of the investigation and whether it remains open or has been closed have not been made public in the sources available. Her death left a void in her family, with her memory being honored by those who knew and loved her.
