Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rocky Top & Anderson County, TN.

Sean Patrick Dougherty

Sean Patrick Dougherty

Jul 17, 2022

Sean Patrick Dougherty age 49, of Rocky Top passed away on July 17, 2022 at his residence. He was born on March 18, 1973 to Joseph John Dougherty and Lucy Leath Bates in England. He was of the Christian faith. Sean loved to cook, playing Dungeons and Dragons, and was a proudful owner of the Coal Creek Barbeque in...

William Dale Fritts

William Dale Fritts

Jul 15, 2022

William Dale Fritts, age 19 of Lake City passed way on Friday, July 15, 2022 at his residence. He was born October 15, 2002 in Oak Ridge, TN. William was a pure country boy who loved mudding, his niece Alexis and his parents very much. William is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ronald Carter and Bill Fritts.

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Harold Hayes Sweat

Harold Hayes Sweat

Jul 8, 2022

Harold Hayes Sweat, age 70 of Clinton, TN passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 at the Holston Manor Health & Rehab in Kingsport, TN. He was born March 27, 1952 in Knoxville, TN. Harold was a US Air Force Veteran who loved, fishing, riding Harleys and all things outdoors. He was a hard worker. Harold is preceded in death...

Henry "Hen" Hubert Mowery

Henry "Hen" Hubert Mowery

Jul 7, 2022

Henry “Hen” Hubert Mowery, age 96 of Lake City, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Hen was born in Anderson County on March 13, 1926 to the late Bill and Rose Harold Mowery. He was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church. Hen loved spending time with his family and...

Thomas Lester Ford

Thomas Lester Ford

Jul 7, 2022

Thomas Lester Ford, age 81, of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on July 7, 2022 at his residence. Thomas was born in Dutch Valley, Tennessee to the late Charles and Vergie Wilson Ford on January 1, 1941.  He was of the Baptist Faith. Thomas loved squirrel hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents, Thomas is preceded in death...

Victor Wesley Carter

Victor Wesley Carter

Jul 6, 2022

Victor Wesley Carter, age 65 of Manchester, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at the Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. Victor was born June 14, 1957 in Lake City, Tennessee to the late Benjamin Franklin and Gertrude Laverne Hooks Carter. Victor loved his wife and daughter. He loved hunting and fishing as well as his animals. His...

Lisa Gayle Hawkins

Lisa Gayle Hawkins

Jul 6, 2022

Lisa Gayle Hawkins, age 63 of Caryville, Tennessee passed away on July 6, 2022 at the LaFollette Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 1, 1958 to the late Howard Odeva and Twila Lucille Hatmaker Hawkins in Anderson County. Lisa was a second mom to her nieces and nephews and had a hand in raising...

Ruby Ann Phillips

Ruby Ann Phillips

Jul 5, 2022

Ruby Ann Phillips, 78, of Lake City, passed away Tuesday, July 5th, 2022 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge.

She was born on August 23rd, 1943. She is daughter of Burley and Lina Phillips.

Ruby was born in New River, Tennessee. She worked at Mid Lakes until 1991. She enjoyed spending time with her...

Lowell Gene Marlow

Lowell Gene Marlow

Jul 1, 2022

Lowell Gene Marlow, age 75, of Lake City, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 1, 2022 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Lowell was born November 8, 1946 in Lake City, Tennessee to the late Arnold Reece Marlow and Mary Alice Bullock. Lowell was a deacon at Island Ford Baptist Church. He enjoyed...

Leroy Columbus Mays

Leroy Columbus Mays

Jun 28, 2022

Leroy Columbus Mays of Rocky Top, Tennessee departed from this life on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law at the age of 84. He was a devoted husband and family man whose greatest joy came from the giving of himself to help others.  He was an avid outdoorsman and especially loved competitive bass...

Larry (Steve) Steven Woodward

Larry (Steve) Steven Woodward

Jun 25, 2022

Larry Steven (Steve) Woodward of Rocky Top, Tennessee, age 69, passed away Saturday morning, June 25, 2022. He was preceded in death by his son, Dana Shane Woodward, to whom he remained a devoted father until Dana's passing. He was a loving and tireless caregiver to his mother until his illness no longer made it possible. Steve's greatest enjoyments...

Martha Ann Massey

Martha Ann Massey

Jun 19, 2022

Martha Ann Massey, 65, of Knoxville passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 19, 2022. “A wife, a mother, and mamaw too, a legacy of love we have from you”. She was preceded in death by her father James Wilson; mother Betty Wilson; siblings: James Wilson, Robert Wilson, and Susie McNabb. Survived by her husband Herman “Danny” Massey; sons “Rick”...

Geraldine Snow

Geraldine Snow

Jun 19, 2022

Geraldine Snow, age 83 of Heiskell, TN passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at her residence. She was born April 29, 1939 in LaFollette, TN to the late Delmar Clyde and Mable Hatmaker Reed. She was a member of the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. Geraldine enjoyed gardening, camping and spending time with her family.  In addition to her parents...

Kevin Lee Poore

Kevin Lee Poore

Jun 18, 2022

Kevin Lee Poore passed away unexpectedly on June 18, 2022 at the age of 45. He was born on October 4, 1976. We mourn the loss of a loving father, son, brother, and friend. Our hearts are terribly broken, losing Kevin so soon. Kevin worked most of his life as an expert welder and jack of all trades. He...

Roger Alan Braden

Roger Alan Braden

Jun 17, 2022

Roger Alan Braden, age 55 of Lake City, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022.  He was born July 8, 1966 in Oak Ridge, TN. Alan is preceded in death by his daughter, Tiffany Braden and brother, Charles T. Braden.

Survivors include: Parents, William and Betty Braden of Rocky Top, estranged wife, Ann Braden of Rocky Top, Fiance,...

Vickie Lynn Hickson

Vickie Lynn Hickson

Jun 16, 2022

Vickie Lynn Hickson, age 64, of Lake City, passed away on June 16, 2022 at Oak Ridge Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge, TN.  Vickie was born to Alvin Hickson and Irene Long in Springfield, IL on October 4, 1957.  She loved Elvis and horses.  Vickie is preceded in death by her parents and aunt Linda.  She is survived by...

Norma Jean Hester

Norma Jean Hester

Jun 13, 2022

Norma Jean Hester age 71, of Lake City, passed away on June 13, 2022 at the North Knoxville Medical Center of Powell, TN. She was born on April 21, 1951 to the late Clifford Hester and Anna Belle White. Norma is of the Baptist faith and a member of Laurel Branch Baptist Church. She loved taking care of her...

Kenneth Floyd Kesterson

Kenneth Floyd Kesterson

Jun 12, 2022

Kenneth Floyd Kesterson I, 82, of Lake City passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was a pillar of the Medford community, and devoted his life to his family and work. He worked at Y-12 for 30+ years, and then retired only to continue working full time at his mechanic garage Ken's Parts and Equipment until...

James Keith Goins

James Keith Goins

May 27, 2022

James "Keith" Goins age 59 of Clinton, TN went to meet his lord and savior on May 27, 2022 at Tennova North. Keith grew up in Lake City, and graduated from Anderson County High School. He was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church where he accepted the lord at an early age. He was lovingly known as "Preacher...

James "Jim" Robert Novotny

James "Jim" Robert Novotny

May 21, 2022

James "Jim" Robert Novotny, age 69, of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Jim was born August 15, 1952 in Dickinson, North Dakota to the late Louis and Martha Kostolecke Novotny. He was a truck driver for LandAir. Jim loved motorcycles and was an avid "Harley Man"....

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