Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rocky Top & Anderson County, TN.

Garry Wayne Johnson

Garry Wayne Johnson

Feb 5, 2021

Garry Wayne Johnson , age 71 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on February 5, 2021 at his home. He was born December 7, 1949 in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Marshall and Cora Haynes Johnson Sr.  He was a member of Clinch River Baptist Church.  Garry enjoyed gardening, flea markets,  loved church, singing in the...

Dorothy M. Johnson

Dorothy M. Johnson

Feb 4, 2021

Dorothy M. Johnson, age 88, of Clinton, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. Dorothy was born on October 23, 1932 to the late Rev. Pleasant E. Slover and Lassie Loving Slover. Dorothy was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church in Caryville. She enjoyed watching game shows, working puzzles, spending time...

Charles Hubert Hill Jr.

Charles Hubert Hill Jr.

Feb 4, 2021

Charles Hubert Hill Jr., also known as "Papaw Chuckie", age 63 of Lake City, Tennessee, formerly of Michigan, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his loving family on February 4, 2021 at his residence. Papaw Chuckie was born July 4, 1957 and loved that he always had fireworks on his birthday. He loved the beach, cars, especially Volkswagen vehicles. He...

William Howard Woods Jr.

William Howard Woods Jr.

Feb 1, 2021

William Howard Woods Jr., age 66, of LaFollette, Tennessee passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021. William was born March 25, 1954 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Wililam Howard Woods Sr., and Bonnie Mae Smith Woods. William worked for Carlisle Tire. William loved hunting and fishing.

Survivors:

Sons    James Robert Woods

Christopher...

Jeffery "Cal" Steven Koehler

Jeffery "Cal" Steven Koehler

Jan 31, 2021

Jeffery "Cal" Steven Koehler, age 67, of Caryville, Tennessee, passed away on January 31, 2021 at his residence. Cal was born December 10, 1953 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Richard Koehler and Betty Larimore Koehler. He loved football and spending time with family. Cal was a handy man who loved music and to help heal people.

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Trinidad Villa Ruiz

Trinidad Villa Ruiz

Jan 30, 2021

Trinidad Villa Ruiz, age 93 of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away on January 30, 2021 at his residence. Trinidad was born in Salida, California on April 22, 1927 to the late Cecilio and Margarita Villa Ruiz. Trinidad was of the Catholic Faith. He loved the outdoors, cutting trees, and working with tools. If anything was broken, he had to...

Jt Wilson

Jt Wilson

Jan 28, 2021

JT Wilson was born on October 4, 1929 and passed away January 28, 2021 in his Pensacola, Florida home, the same home his wife passed away in 19 days earlier. He enjoyed a big belly laugh, hot fudge sundaes, and making his grandchildren smile with a wink or subtle look from across the room. He will stay in our...

Mary Sue (Hawkins)  Grant

Mary Sue (Hawkins) Grant

Jan 28, 2021

Mary Sue Hawkins Grant, 84, passed away January 28, 2021, at her home in Lake City, TN. She was born December 12, 1936 to Claude David and Nancy Ann Heatherly Hawkins. Married to Bobby Gene Grant on October 24, 1959. They were married for 46 years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Gladys Marie Stonecipher

Gladys Marie Stonecipher

Jan 27, 2021

Gladys Marie Day Stonecipher, age 91 of Lake City, TN left this earthly home to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at her residence.  She was born June 14, 1929 in Anderson County, TN to the late John and Bertha Sharp Day. Gladys was a lifelong resident of Anderson County, a graduate of Lake City...

Aaron Redden

Aaron Redden

Jan 26, 2021

Aaron Dean Redden, age 75 of Rocky Top, TN went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 peacefully in his sleep at home. He was born December 21, 1945 in West Virginia to the late Basil and Noreen Crouse Redden. Aaron was baptized July 28, 2019. The Lord showed his approval with a bolt...

Helen Jeanette Bentley

Helen Jeanette Bentley

Jan 22, 2021

Helen Jeanette Bentley

Passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at 8:10 pm. Helen was a great mother, grandmother and sister. She has two kids, two grandchildren and five siblings.  Her kids names are Lisa and Adam Bentley. Her two grandchildren's names are Hailey and Cierra Bentley. Her siblings names are Theresa McFarland, Diane Triplett, Henry, Mark...

Edna Mae Bailey

Edna Mae Bailey

Jan 21, 2021

Edna Mae Bailey , age 88, passed away at her home on January 21, 2021.  She was born on August 10, 1932 in Blount County, TN to the late Billy and Rebecca Caldwell.  Edna married James Bailey on March 31, 1950.  She was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church in Clinton, TN since 1983.  Edna enjoyed...

Anna Mae Lindsay

Anna Mae Lindsay

Jan 15, 2021

Anna Mae Lindsay, age 79 of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away on January 15, 2021. Anna was born in Cawood, Kentucky on May 27, 1941 to the late James Chris Bolton and Hulda Whitman. Anna was a member of Bible Way Baptist Church of God. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, pictures, and spending time with her family and friends, especially...

Flora Lee Adkins

Flora Lee Adkins

Jan 13, 2021

Flora Lee Adkins, age 90, of Waco, TX , formerly of Caryville, TN , passed away Wed. January 13, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Adkins. She is survived by her daughter, Karen (Daniel) Gipson, sons Robert (Carol) Adkins, Douglas (Tina) Adkins, and Darrell (Leah) Adkins. She leaves behind 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and...

Ronald "Ronnie" Gene Spitzer

Ronald "Ronnie" Gene Spitzer

Jan 13, 2021

Ronald "Ronnie" Spitzer, age 65, passed on January 13, 2021 surrounded by his loving wife of 42 years, Sandy Spitzer, and children, Ronald Jr., and Ashley Spitzer. He was born September 6, 1955 in Campbell County, Tennessee. Ronnie faithfully served as a  fireman for over 47 years, with the last 5 years serving as the fire chief of Lake...

Wanda Jean Mullins

Wanda Jean Mullins

Jan 10, 2021

Wanda Jean Mullins, age 91 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on January 10, 2021 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Lake City, Tennessee at 3:00 PM with Rev. David Walker officiating.

Matthew Lowe

Matthew Lowe

Jan 9, 2021

Matthew Calvin Joseph Lowe , age 36, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021.

It is our hope that you will join us as we share memories and celebrate the lifetime of our beloved family member & your friend; this beautiful soul, who connected with many, a young man whom...

Valdra Jean Taylor

Valdra Jean Taylor

Jan 9, 2021

Valdra Jean Taylor , age 71, of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Valdra was born in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Harold C. Davis and Ruby York on June 6, 1949. Valdra loved crafts, including cross-stitch, drawing, and painting when she was able. She...

Billy Byrge

Billy Byrge

Jan 9, 2021

Billy Byrge, a loving husband, brother, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at his home in Caryville, Tennessee on Saturday January 9, 2021. Billy was born on June 15, 1936 in Caryville, Tennessee to Daniel and Frankie Byrge. Billy spent approximately 50 years as a coal miner and a member of the Coal Creek Masonic Lodge #492 as well...

Brittany Lauren Yancey

Brittany Lauren Yancey

Jan 4, 2021

Brittany Lauren Yancey, age 31, of Rocky Top, Tennessee, passed away on January 4, 2021 at the North Knox Medical Center in Powell. Brittany was born May 10, 1989 in Middlesboro, Kentucky to Robert Scott Yancey Jr and Nancy Diana Planos Yancey. She was a courtesy clerk for Food City and enjoyed being helpful to anyone she could. Brittany...

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