Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rocky Top & Anderson County, TN.

Vestor West

Vestor West

Mar 18, 2018

Vestor West, age 82 of Lake City, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at the Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center.  He was born March 20, 1936 in Morgan County, TN to the late Teddy and Emma Bunch West.  Vestor was a member of the West Side Baptist Church in Lake City. He enjoyed working on clocks, watches, fishing,...

Michael Lee Huskey

Michael Lee Huskey

Mar 17, 2018

Michael Lee Huskey, age 62, of Briceville, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at his residence. Michael was born in Harlan County, Kentucky to the late AC and Texie Braden Huskey. He enjoyed horseback riding and was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents, Michael is preceded in death by his sister: Dallas Joann Bunch....

Abern "Abe" Wilson

Abern "Abe" Wilson

Mar 16, 2018

Abern "Abe" Wilson, age 68, of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Abe was born on May 2, 1949 in Tennessee to the late James and Ruby Mullins Wilson. Abe was an EMT for Anderson County EMS. Abe was of the Baptist Faith and was a member of...

Mildred "Millie" H. Harris Currier

Mildred "Millie" H. Harris Currier

Mar 14, 2018

Mildred (Millie) H. Harris Currier, age 70, of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Summit View of Rocky Top. Millie was born in Kentucky on October 2, 1947 to Green Lee and Ottie Lucille Kite Harris. She lived in Louisiana for 20 years before moving back to Lake City. Millie worked for the city...

Betty L Hammond

Betty L Hammond

Mar 10, 2018

Betty L. Hammond, age 93 of Norris, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at the North Knoxville Medical Center.  Betty was born January 16, 1925 in Barber County WV to the late William L. and Glenna McDaniel Jones.  Betty was a clerk for the US Treasury during WWII and retired as an office manager for the City...

Frances Lucille Brown Phillips

Frances Lucille Brown Phillips

Mar 10, 2018

Frances Lucille Brown Phillips, age 86 of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at her residence.  Frances was born April 23, 1931 in Anderson, SC to the late Norman Thad and Mary Delena Bryant Guffey.  She was a member of the Walden View Baptist Church in Briceville, TN.  Frances was retired from the Anderson County...

Audra Ruth Seiber

Audra Ruth Seiber

Mar 3, 2018

Audra Ruth Seiber, age 81 of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Ruth was born on October 23, 1936 in Lake City, Tennessee to the late Samuel and Annie Hatmaker Braden. Ruth retired from ALSCO after working for the company as a seamstress for over 20 years. Ruth was a member of Fraterville Baptist Church....

Imogene Broyles Ferguson

Imogene Broyles Ferguson

Mar 2, 2018

Imogene Broyles Ferguson, age 77 of Campbell County, Tennessee passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018 at her residence. She was born March 4, 1940 in Pioneer, TN to the late Curtis and Marie Meredith Broyles.  Imogene was a member of Willowbrook Baptist Church. She was loved working in her garden and flowers. In addition to her parents, Imogene...

Jimmy Alan Leach

Jimmy Alan Leach

Feb 25, 2018

Jimmy Alan Leach , age 70 of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at his residence. Jimmy was born December 28, 1947 in Oak Ridge, TN. He was a member of the Beech Park Baptist Church in Oliver Springs. Jimmy loved computers and technology and was also a big supporter of the Republican Party....

John Daniel Raines

John Daniel Raines

Feb 24, 2018

John Daniel Raines, age 46 of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at his residence. He was born July 9, 1971 in LaFollette, TN. John strived to be the world’s greatest uncle. He is preceded in death by his father, James Lee Rains and step-father, Jessie Ray Pierce.

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William "Bill" Harvey Disney

William "Bill" Harvey Disney

Feb 22, 2018

William "Bill" Harvey Disney, age 80 of the Dutch Valley area, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at the Methodist Medical Center. Bill was born on February 9, 1938 in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Ted and Lula Mae Heatherly Disney. Bill was a saved Christian and of the Baptist Faith.  He enjoyed going to flea markets...

Karen Leigh Bowling

Karen Leigh Bowling

Feb 16, 2018

Celebration of Life will be held at a later Date.

Sandra Gail Hatmaker

Sandra Gail Hatmaker

Feb 16, 2018

Sandra Gail Hatmaker, age 66 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018 at her residence. She was born November 21, 1951 in Tallapoosa, GA to the late Jessie Burl Gentry and Ada Brown Gentry. Gail was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Gail was an avid collector, loved collecting Beanie Babies and...

Thelma Jean Czarnecki

Thelma Jean Czarnecki

Feb 13, 2018

Thelma Czarnecki, a long-time member of the Clinton community, died Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at her home.

Born in 1931 in LaFollette, Tennessee, Thelma was known for her warm and friendly personality and her kindness to all.

Thelma was the daughter of Burgin and Mattie Rose Hatmaker and the wife of Raymond Czarnecki....

Jewel Darlene Hooks

Jewel Darlene Hooks

Feb 13, 2018

Jewel Darlene Hooks, age 74 of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Park West Medical Center in Knoxville. Jewel was born in Jamestown, Tennessee on April 9, 1943 to the late Ernest and Francis Hattaway Boruff. Jewel was a member of Island Ford Baptist Church. She enjoyed flowers, crafts, pets, and spending time with her...

Bernard Toler

Bernard Toler

Feb 11, 2018

Bernard Toler

March 2, 1944 - February 11, 2018

Bernard Toler went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 11, 2018. Bernard was the son of Sidney Martin Toler and Irene Elizabeth Whitten Toler, born in Cyclone, West Virginia on March 2, 1944, the grandson of Pete and Lydia Toler and...

Bobby Lee Coker Sr.

Bobby Lee Coker Sr.

Feb 10, 2018

Bobby Lee Coker, Sr., age 61 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at his residence. He was born January 14, 1957 in Cleveland, OH. Bobby was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed fishing, hunting, ginseng hunting and riding his Harley.  He is preceded in death by his father, Harvey Coker, son, Bobby Lee Coker,...

Wr "Dub" Braden

Wr "Dub" Braden

Feb 7, 2018

WR “Dub” Braden of Briceville went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. He was a member of Laurel Branch Church in Briceville. Dub loved his church and family endlessly. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Brenda; daughter Teresa and Mike Boshears; son Tony and Julie Braden; granddaughter Abby; family: Eddie and Brenda...

Katherine "Kathy" (Patterson)  Phillips

Katherine "Kathy" (Patterson) Phillips

Feb 7, 2018

Katherine "Kathy" Patterson Phillips, age 61 of Wartburg, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at her residence. Kathy was born October 13, 1956 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to the late Elmer and Billie Joyce Phillips Patterson. Kathy was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, four wheeling, gardening, and spending time with her...

James Redden

James Redden

Jan 30, 2018

James H. Redden, age 86 of Clinton, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. James was born on October 4, 1931 to the late Henry and Mildred Fox Redden, in Bell Buckle, Tennessee. He was a past member and past president of Lions Club in Oliver Springs and was a past...