Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rocky Top & Anderson County, TN.

Hazel Roaden

Hazel Roaden

Apr 16, 2025

Hazel Roaden age 89, of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on March 6, 1936, to the late Columbus Hawkins and Emma Duncan. Hazel was of the Baptist faith and a member of Mountain View Baptist Church. She loved ginseng hunting, camping, mushroom hunting and spending time with her family....

Jimmy Dean Hawkins

Jimmy Dean Hawkins

Apr 6, 2025

Jimmy Dean Hawkins, age 51 of Rocky Top, Tennessee lost his battle with cancer on April 6, 2025. Jimmy was born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee on December 1, 1973. He was a goodhearted man and enjoyed life. He would help anybody with anything if he could. Jimmy will be deeply missed by many. Jimmy loved the great outdoors. His favorite...

Howard Keith Daugherty

Howard Keith Daugherty

Apr 4, 2025

Howard Keith Daugherty

It is with great sadness that the family of Howard Keith Daugherty announce his passing. Keith, a kind and gentle soul, age 56, of Lake City, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Friday, April 4, 2025. He was born on June 15, 1968, in Clinton to Richard Douglas Daugherty and Donna F. Stocks Daugherty. He was of the Baptist...

Paul Goans

Paul Goans

Apr 2, 2025

Henry Paul Goans “P.L.”, age 78 of Ewing, Virgina, went to be with the Lord on April 2nd, 2025. Paul passed peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones. Paul was born on October 30th, 1946, in Briceville, Tennessee, to the late Elmer and Dorthy (Phillips) Goans. He graduated high school and began serving his country in the United States Marine...

Frankie Dean Sexton

Frankie Dean Sexton

Apr 1, 2025

Frankie Dean Sexton, age 89 of Jacksboro, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Frankie was born to parents Lon L. and Zena Stooksbury in Anderson County, Tennessee. She was a member of Sinking Springs United Methodist Church. Frankie retired from the telephone company with almost 38 years of service. She is preceded in death by her parents, and first...

Nancy Inez Landrum

Nancy Inez Landrum

Apr 1, 2025

Nancy Inez Landrum, age 90 of Clinton, Tennessee passed away April 1, 2025 at the North Knoxville Medical Center. Nancy was born April 1, 1935 in Briceville, Tennessee to the late William Thomas Leinart and Mable L. Haynes Leinart. She was a member of Clinch River Baptist Church for over 60 years. She was a member of the Southern Ladies...

Charles Ray Phillips

Charles Ray Phillips

Mar 29, 2025

Charles Ray Phillips age 62, of Jacksboro, Tennessee, passed away on March 29, 2025 at Fort Sander Regional Medical Center of Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born on February 17, 1963 to the late Charles Edward Phillips "C.P." and Mary Cathleen. He was of the Baptist Faith. Charles loved fishing, hunting, working on things with his son, and listening to music....

Denny M. Phillips

Denny M. Phillips

Mar 26, 2025

Denny M. Phillips, age 56, of Clinton, Tennessee passed away on March 26, 2025 at the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center of Knoxville. Denny was born May 5, 1968 in LaFollette, Tennessee to the late Mitchell Phillips and Earldean Washam Phillips. Denny loved to help anyone and was always one phone call away no matter what time you needed him....

Barbara Sue Taylor

Barbara Sue Taylor

Mar 24, 2025

Barbara Sue Taylor, age 69, of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on March 24, 2025 at the LaFollette Medical Center. Barbara was born in Oliver Springs, Tennessee on May 27, 1955 to Melvin and Wanelda Lowe Patterson. She was a member of Renew Hope Full Gospel Church. She loved her pets, her family, and especially her grandkids and great grandkids....

Toni Marie Daniels Daugherty

Toni Marie Daniels Daugherty

Mar 22, 2025

Toni Marie Daniels Daugherty age 47, of Powell, Tennessee passed away on March 22, 2025, at Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born on November 29, 1977, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to the late William Roy Daniels and Brenda Trail. She was of the Chirstian faith. Toni loved being outdoors and fishing. She also loved...

Wanda Faye Mefford

Wanda Faye Mefford

Mar 21, 2025

Wanda Faye Mefford, age 83, of California, passed away on March 21, 2025 at her home. Wanda was born March 15, 1942 in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Theodore Rogers Mefford and Viriginia Brown Mefford. She loved crossword puzzles, reading the news, and spending time with her family. Wanda is preceded in death by her parents Theodore and Virginia...

Sonia Lee Wright

Sonia Lee Wright

Mar 21, 2025

Sonia Lee Wright age 92, of Andersonville, Tennessee passed away on March 21, 2025, at the Norris Health and Rehabilitaion Center. She was born on February 3, 1933, in Lake City, Tennessee to the late Frazier Hatmaker and Lema Tuttle. Sonia was of the Baptist Faith and a member of Pine Hill Baptist Church. She loved to read, and she...

Victoria Lynn Boyd

Victoria Lynn Boyd

Mar 16, 2025

Victoria Lynn Boyd, age 68 of Rocky Top, Tennessee passed away on March 16, 2025 at her residence. Victoria was born June 8, 1956 to the late Billy Wayne and Mary Lou Mynahan Bayes in Toledo, Ohio. She was a member of Main Street Baptist Church in Rocky Top. She loved bird watching, her hummingbird vines, gnomes,  knick knacks, Days...

Cathy Ann Hendrix

Cathy Ann Hendrix

Mar 15, 2025

Cathy Ann Hendrix, age 62 of Clinton, Tennessee passed away on March 15, 2025 at her residence. Cathy was born April 23, 1962 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to Billy Kennedy Sr and Litha Phillips Kennedy. Cathy is preceded in death by her father: Billy Kennedy Sr. and husband Dale Phillips.

Survivors:

Mother   Litha Kennedy of Clinton

Daughter  Amanda Seiber of Clinton

Brother  ...

Paula Joyce Parks

Paula Joyce Parks

Mar 14, 2025

Paula Joyce Parks, age 54 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at her residence. She was born September 11, 1970 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Newman Esker Henegar and Brenda Joyce Idles. She loved anything crafting, outdoors, farming, loved her horses and cats and making everyone laugh. She was a very positive and caring person...

Michael "Shane" Patrick Seiber

Michael "Shane" Patrick Seiber

Mar 13, 2025

Michael Patrick "Shane" Seiber, age 42 of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away March 13, 2025 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center of Knoxville. Michael was born April 7, 1982 in Brooksville, Florida to  Gary Seiber and Pamela Sanders Seiber. He loved working on cars, loved working with his hands and making things, family get togethers, and waterfalls. Michael is...

Brenda Sue McCool

Brenda Sue McCool

Mar 10, 2025

Brenda Sue McCool, age 73 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on March 10, 2025 at her residence. Brenda was born September 13, 1951 in Whitesburg, Kentucky to the late Gordon Eldridge and Mary Carter Eldridge. Brenda was an LPN for 32 years. She was a member of Red Hill Baptist Church...

Emma Jane Harness

Emma Jane Harness

Mar 10, 2025

Emma Jane Harness, age 81, of the Laurel Grove Community passed away at her home on Monday, March 10, 2025.

Born to Hobert and Ellen Parks on January 21, 1944, she passionately loved her Lord, her church, Laurel Grove Baptist Church, her community, and her family.

She showed her love for her Lord every single day. Her love for everyone that she...

James Thomas Dorsey III

James Thomas Dorsey III

Mar 7, 2025

James Thomas Dorsey III

December 15, 1964 - March 7, 2025

Jim Dorsey, age 60 of Rocky Top, Tennessee passed away on March 7, 2025 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville Tennessee. Jim was born December 15, 1964 in Mount Clemens, Michigan to Barbara Ann Seferian and James Thomas Dorsey Jr. Jim was raised in Michigan, and lived in both Michigan and...

Pamela Irene York

Pamela Irene York

Feb 25, 2025

Pamela Irene York aged 60 passed away on February 25 2025. She was a beloved mother, wife and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Pam was born on November 24 1964 in Lafollette TN and was raised in Beach Grove TN where she spent her formative years. More than anything, Pam was a devoted mother....