Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rocky Top & Anderson County, TN.

Julia Fay Phillips

Julia Fay Phillips

Aug 29, 2019

Mrs. Julia Fay Wilson Phillips, age 82 of Clinton, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, August 29, 2019 at her home. She was of the Baptist Faith and a member of Laurel Branch Baptist Church in Briceville. She was born May 8, 1937. She was the daughter of the late Mike and Verdie Duncan Wilson and was...

Leroy Jobe

Leroy Jobe

Aug 28, 2019

Leroy Jobe, age 78 of Lake City, TN passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at the Summit View of Rocky Top.  He was born April 28, 1941 in Campbell County, TN to the late Raymond and Dorothy Brown Jobe. Leroy loved cars was a loving father & husband, loved his kids and Grandchildren. He also loved fishing, painting cars,...

David Lewis Smith

David Lewis Smith

Aug 28, 2019

David Lewis Smith, of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at his residence. David was born November 13, 1944 in Hillsdale, MI to the late Myren Lewis and Imogean Baker Smith. David lived in Michigan for most of his life until he retired from the Dora Corporation and moved to Tennessee to be with his...

Betty Marie Hayes

Betty Marie Hayes

Aug 25, 2019

Betty Marie Hayes, age 74, of Lake City, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on August 25th, 2019. Marie, as everyone knew her, was born in Lake City, Tennessee on April 13, 1945 to the late Hubert and Rosetta Sexton. A former Detroit public school teacher, Marie excelled at being a loving Homemaker and raising four children. Marie...

Donald Thomas Novak

Donald Thomas Novak

Aug 25, 2019

Donald Thomas Novak, Sr. age 82 of Rocky Top, TN passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at an assisted living facility in Clinton, TN.

He was born on March 22, 1937 in Elyria, Ohio to the late Steven and Francis Novak. Don was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church in Clinton, TN.

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Iva Lee (Doodle) Goodykoontz Austin

Iva Lee (Doodle) Goodykoontz Austin

Aug 24, 2019

Iva Lee (Doodle) (GoodyKoontz) Austin passed away August 24, 2019 at her home in Lake City, Tennessee, and is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ whose salvation she accepted in October of 1965. She became reborn into the Kingdom of God. Her earthly birth was April 10, 1937 in Briceville, Tennessee to the late...

Patsy Lee Lowe

Patsy Lee Lowe

Aug 22, 2019

Patsy Phillips Lowe, age 70, of Jacksboro, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at her residence. Patsy was born in Lake City, Tennessee on November 21, 1948 to the late Johnny Phillips and Jane Kennedy Phillips. She had a love for animals; in particular; rescue and service dogs. She had a naturally giving nature and loved to...

Maxelline Underwood

Maxelline Underwood

Aug 15, 2019

Maxelline Underwood, age 86, of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away on August 15, 2019 at the NHC of Oak Ridge. Max was a member and deacon at Longfield Baptist Church. He retired from Singer Sewing Center. Max loved his church and family. He loved his great and grandchildren even more. They were life to him. Max served in the United...

Beau Donald Johnson

Beau Donald Johnson

Aug 11, 2019

Beau Donald Johnson, age 40 of Harriman, Tennessee, was called home by our Heavenly Father on August 11th, 2019. Beau was born February 15 th, 1979 in Oak Ridge Tennessee To Parents; Harold Lloyd Taylor and Margaret Sue Phillips. Beau attended East Hampton high school but, later obtained his GED with the second highest score in his class. He...

Charles Kelton Ketron

Charles Kelton Ketron

Aug 2, 2019

Charles Kelton Ketron, age 72 of Clinton, Tennessee passed away on August 2, 2019 at his residence. Charles is preceded in death by his parents Clifton and Marie Ketron. He is survived by his Wife Karen Ketron, Son John & Emily Ketron, Brother Roy Ketron. Sisters Linda Legeza, Ellen Ketron Hamilton, And Rhonda Swain, and Grandson Shaun Ketron.

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Glenna Faye Hornberger

Glenna Faye Hornberger

Jul 28, 2019

Glenna Faye Hornberger, age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on July 28, 2019. Glenna Faye was born August 20, 1932 in Lake City, Tennessee to Glenna and Belle Tuttle. Glenna was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church in Lake City. She is preceded in death by Husband John Patrick Hornberger, son Gary Steven and...

Harold Gene Wilson

Harold Gene Wilson

Jul 24, 2019

Harold Gene Wilson, age 78, of Spencer, Tennessee, passed away on July 24, 2019 at his residence. He was born on June 25, 1941 in Briceville, Tennessee. Harold was of the Baptist faith. He loved Bees, making furniture and gardening. In addition to his parents Urshey & Sarah Wilson he is preceded in death by his brothers: AZ Wilson,...

Ella Sue Neff

Ella Sue Neff

Jul 19, 2019

Ella Sue Neff (nee Massengill); beloved mother of Nita (Craig) Keller and John Neff; Devoted grandmother of Jacob and Samantha Keller, Chelcie and John Lytle; Great Grandmother of Cole Lytle; Sister of William (Nelda) Massengill Jr., Judy (John) Bernard and Linda Massengill; Also survived by Trisa Clements and many nieces and nephews; She was preceded in death by 4...

Lloyd "Bud" G. Sprankle

Lloyd "Bud" G. Sprankle

Jul 13, 2019

Lake City- Loyd G. Sprankle (Bud), age 81, of Lake City, TN went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 13, 2019. He was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church and was retired from the United States Air Force. He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and dog Kiwi. He also enjoyed building and repairing...

Teresa Gail (West)  Phillips

Teresa Gail (West) Phillips

Jul 12, 2019

Teresa Gail West Phillips, age 54, of Oliver Springs, Tennessee, passed away on July 12, 2019 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. She was born on November 18, 1964 in Anderson County, Tennessee. Teresa attended Covenant Life Church.  She enjoyed flowers, collecting, cleaning, camping and spending time with family and friends.  Teresa is preceded in death...

Phyllis Eileen (Manning)  Kennedy

Phyllis Eileen (Manning) Kennedy

Jul 3, 2019

Phyllis Eileen Kennedy, age 77 of Jacksboro, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at the Tennova Health and Rehab Center of LaFollette. Phyllis was born in Lynn, Indiana to the late Richard and Marjorie Cheemans Manning on June 7, 1942. She worked for Alcoa in Richmond, Indiana for many years. Phyllis enjoyed spending time with her family,...

Shirley Ruth Wilson

Shirley Ruth Wilson

Jun 29, 2019

Shirley Ruth Wilson, age 70 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at her residence. Shirley was born January 24, 1949 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Leonard and Helen Jackson McCoy. She was a member of Clinch River Baptist Church. She loved Gatlinburg, shopping, and spending time with her family. In addition to her...

Linda Faye King

Linda Faye King

Jun 28, 2019

Linda Faye King, age 75 of Lake City, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Linda was born June 3, 1944 in Lake City, Tennessee to the late Ed Disney and Reba Strong Disney. Linda was a faithful lifelong member of Island Ford Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, reading her...

Paul Wilson

Paul Wilson

Jun 28, 2019

Paul Wilson, age 76 of Lake City, TN went to be with our Lord and Saviour on Friday, June 28, 2019. Paul passed away peacefully at his home, with his wife and daughter by his side. Paul was born April 2, 1943 to the late Mitchell Mike and Verdie Duncan Wilson. He was of the Baptist Faith and was...

Mark Wayne Tackett

Mark Wayne Tackett

Jun 23, 2019

Mark Wayne Tackett, age 58, of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away on June 23, 2019 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, TN. Mark was born on February 9, 1961 in Anderson County, TN. He was a member of the Longfield Baptist Church in Lake City. Mark loved guns, spending time with his grandkids.  He...