Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rocky Top & Anderson County, TN.

Wanda Sue Cornett

Wanda Sue Cornett

Jan 4, 2021

Wanda Sue Cornett, age 81 of Lake City, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 at her residence. She was born August 21, 1939 in Fort Mountain, TN to the late Woodrow and Virgie Moody Chamblee. Sue loved her flower garden, her she shed, four wheeling and anything outside.  In addition to her parents, Sue is preceded in death...

Gordon Scotty Gray

Gordon Scotty Gray

Jan 3, 2021

Gordon “Scotty” Gray

Gordon “Scotty” Gray, age 87, of Clinton passed away on Jan. 3, 2021. Born Sept. 17, 1933, he is survived by his wife of 35 years, Beulah Phillips Gray.

Scotty was born in Dumbarton, Scotland, and came to the United States at age 16. His immigration was sponsored by his aunt and...

Donald R. Knight

Donald R. Knight

Jan 2, 2021

On Saturday, January 2, 2021 Donald R. Knight, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 67 from complications of COVID-19.

Donnie was born February 17, 1953 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was a small business owner in Oak Ridge, Tennessee for over 30 years. Donnie was known to some of the local musicians as a...

Herman Taylor

Herman Taylor

2021

Herman Taylor, age 88 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on January 12, 2021 at the North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell. He was born February 25, 1932 in Briceville, Tennessee to the late Roy and Willie Cleo Hill Taylor. Herman was a US Army veteran. He lived in Maryland but moved back to Tennessee after he retired. In...

Mary Ruth Rhea

Mary Ruth Rhea

Dec 29, 2020

Mary Ruth Rhea , age 93  of Briceville, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.  She will be dearly missed by her family and the Briceville community.  Mary was well known in the community running Mary's Snack Bar for many years where she served the best hamburgers and hot dogs around. ...

Geraldine (Wilson)  Duvall

Geraldine (Wilson) Duvall

Dec 29, 2020

Geraldine Wilson Duvall, age 89 of Lake City, TN passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at the Summit View of Rocky Top. She was born April 9, 1931 in Campbel County, TN to the late George and Ivory Seiber Wilson.  In addition to her parents, Geraldine is preceded in death by her brother, Charles G. Wilson.

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Mary Pauline Sharp

Mary Pauline Sharp

Dec 28, 2020

Mary Pauline Sharp, age 92 of Lake City, TN passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at the Summit View Of Rocky Top. She was born January 18, 1928 in Cheatham County, TN to the late Jessie Clarence and Gracie Henrietta Abernathy Dowlen.  Pauline was a member of the Longfield Baptist Church in Lake City. She is preceded in...

Angela Michelle Hauschildt

Angela Michelle Hauschildt

Dec 26, 2020

Angela Michelle Roberts Hauschildt, age 49 of Rocky Top, TN, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020, at Parkwest Medical Center from complications of Covid-19. She is survived by her loving husband, Curby Hauschildt. Her children include son William “Justin” White (husband of Kelsey White) and son Austin Blake White. Her parents include Linda Roberts and Doug Roberts (husband of...

Glenna Ruth Mccoy

Glenna Ruth Mccoy

Dec 19, 2020

Glenna Ruth McCoy, better known as "Crickett", 75, of Beech Grove Community in Lake City, passed away December 19, 2020 with her family by her side. She was such a fighter and loving mother, but now she is resting peacefully. She was a member of Laurel Branch Baptist Church in Briceville. In addition to her parents, she is preceded...

Margie Pauline Henderson

Margie Pauline Henderson

Dec 17, 2020

Margie Pauline Henderson, age 91, of Heiskell, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at her residence. Margie was born in Grayson County, Kentucky on April 27, 1929 to the late Marvin and Anna Mae Glasscock Drane. She was a member of College Heights United Methodist Church in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. She loved crocheting, knitting, crafts, and spending time...

Thelma Yvonne King

Thelma Yvonne King

Dec 17, 2020

Thelma Yvonne King, age 96, of Clinton, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the Alexander Guest House of Oak Ridge. Thelma was born July 27, 1924 in Coal Creek, Tennessee to the late Elmer and Pearlie Ensley Martin. Thelma was one of the eldest members of Lake City Church of God. In addition to...

Linda Kay Lamb

Linda Kay Lamb

Dec 7, 2020

Linda Kay Lamb, age 80 of Andersonville, Tennessee, formerly of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at her residence. Linda was the matriarch of the family and was the glue that held everyone together. She was a disciplinarian, mediator, sweet, kind, polite, and thoughtful, but everyone knew when not to push her buttons. She was also...

Garry Lynn Phillips

Garry Lynn Phillips

Dec 4, 2020

Garry Lynn Phillips age 65, of Lake City, passed away on December 4, 2020 at his residence. He was born on April 19, 1955 to the late Rev. Edwin & Beatrice Patterson Phillips. Garry was a member of Laurel Branch Baptist Church. He loved fishing, working, Traveling, and spending time with his family. Garry worked for many years as...

Kelsei Kay Bedsole

Kelsei Kay Bedsole

Dec 3, 2020

Kelsei Kay Bedsole passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at her home in Oak Ridge, TN.

Kelsei was born on May 31, 1993. She was a sweet, beautiful soul remembered by all who knew her for her beautiful smile and kind heart. She loved animals, especially her one eyed black cat, Lily. She was dedicated to...

Martha Inez Guastini

Martha Inez Guastini

Dec 1, 2020

Martha Inez Guastini, age 95, of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on December 1, 2020 at her residence. Martha was born July 17, 1925 in Briceville, Tennessee to the late Charley Carter and Raney Wilson Carter. In addition to his parents, Martha is preceded in death by her husband William Prim and sons: Glenn Prim, and Gus.

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Virginia Gail Goans Martin

Virginia Gail Goans Martin

Nov 30, 2020

Virginia "Gail" Goans Martin, age 70 of Caryville, won her 12 year battle with dementia and was reunited with loved ones in Heaven on November 30, 2020. She passed away very peacefully in Maynardville with her family. Gail was born on October 17, 1950 in Stainsville, TN to the late Elmer Lee and Dorothy Phillips Goans. She was a...

Gladys G. (Bumgardner)  Taylor

Gladys G. (Bumgardner) Taylor

Nov 29, 2020

Gladys Geneva Bumgardner Taylor, age 89, passed away November 29, 2020 at her home. Gladys was born on October 4, 1931 in Anderson County to the late James Henry Lee Bumgardner and Maxine Bunch Bumgardner. She was of the Baptist Faith and attended Briceville First Baptist Church earlier in her life. Gladys enjoyed word search puzzles, working in her...

Floyd James Gaylor Jr.

Floyd James Gaylor Jr.

Nov 27, 2020

Floyd James Gaylor Jr. age 53 of Dalton, Georgia , formerly of Lake City passed away on November 27, 2020 at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, Georgia.  Floyd was born April 2, 1967 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He loved fishing, loved raising game cocks, watching sports and NCIS, and was a big UT Vols fan. Floyd is preceded in...

Bobby Lee Thompson Sr.

Bobby Lee Thompson Sr.

Nov 21, 2020

Bobby Lee Thompson Sr., age 76, of Andersonville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2020, in the comfort of his home with his devoted wife Karen by his side. Bobby fought a lengthy courageous battle with cancer.

Bobby was born in Tip Top, Virginia, April 28, 1944 in the home of the late Charles and Viola...

Billie June Harmon

Billie June Harmon

Nov 18, 2020

Billie June Harmon, age 89 of Clinton, TN passed away on Wednesday. November 18, 2020 at her residence. Billie was born on  June 2, 1931 in Coal Creek, Tennessee to the late Fred William Pike and Della Mae King, She attended Island Ford Baptist Church . She loved her family and spending time with them. Billie is preceded in...

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