Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rocky Top & Anderson County, TN.

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...

Jennings Jerome "Jay" Coday

Jennings Jerome "Jay" Coday

Nov 17, 2020

Jennings Jerome “Jay” Coday, age 96 of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. He was born September 22, 1924 in New River, TN to the late Charles and Bonnie Coker Coday. Jay was a longtime member of the Clinch River Baptist Church where he enjoyed directing the choir and being song leader for years. Jay...

Debra Ann Brummett

Debra Ann Brummett

Nov 9, 2020

Debra Ann Brummett, age 56 of Lake City, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 at her residence. She was born on June 25, 1964 in Defiance, Ohio. She was of the Baptist faith. Debra loved four wheeling, animals, swimming & floating. She had a big heart and would help anyone and she will be missed by many. She...

Mary Jean Pyles

Mary Jean Pyles

Nov 9, 2020

Mary Jean Pyles, age 74 of Campbell County, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Tennova of Turkey Creek in Knoxville. She was born in Lake City, Tennessee on August 11, 1946 to the late Cleo Chamblee and Medie Hawkins. Mary is of the Baptist faith and attended Calvary Baptist Church in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.  She enjoyed...

David Wayne Goodman

David Wayne Goodman

Nov 6, 2020

David Wayne Goodman, age 54 of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at his home. David was born February 1, 1966 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to the late William and Barbara Jean Hatmaker Goodman. He attended the Rocky Top Worship Center. David loved playing the drums and spending time with his grandbabies. He is preceded in...