Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rocky Top & Anderson County, TN.

Elsie June (Carter)  Burton

Elsie June (Carter) Burton

Oct 23, 2017

Elsie June Burton, age 85 Born June 1, 1932 Passed October 23, 2017 Elsie was born in Oliver Springs, Tennessee to Charlie and Raney Carter. Elsie had one surviving sister, Martha Guastini of Rocky Top, two sons, Gerry and wife Peggy of Dayton, Ohio, Jeff and wife Michele of Amarillo, Texas, two daughters, Martha and husband Ralph of Springfield,...

Jack Donald Elliott

Jack Donald Elliott

Oct 23, 2017

Jack Donald Elliott, age 80, resident of Lake City, passed away on October 23, 2017, at his home while surrounded by his family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Jack was born November 27, 1936, in Lake City, Tennessee. He was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church of Lake City.

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John Glenn Byrge

John Glenn Byrge

Oct 22, 2017

John Glenn Byrge, age 52, of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at his residence. John was born on May 20, 1965 in Lake City, Tennessee to the late Early and Linda Taylor Byrge. He was of the Baptist Faith. John loved hunting and spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his parents,...

Cheryl Jane Bunch Braden

Cheryl Jane Bunch Braden

Oct 22, 2017

Cheryl Jane Bunch Braden, age 55, of Knoxville, formerly of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at the Physicians Regional Medical Center of Knoxville. Cheryl was born on August 4, 1962 to Frank and Wilbia Phillips Bunch.  She attended Westside Baptist Church. Cheryl enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandkids. Cheryl...

James "Jimmy" Edward Lawson Jr.

James "Jimmy" Edward Lawson Jr.

Oct 20, 2017

James Edward "Jimmy" Lawson Jr., age 79, of Lake City, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.  Jimmy was born on October 16, 1938 in Elk Valley, Tennessee to the late James Edward Lawson Sr. and Mattie Hicks Lawson. He was a member of Main Street Baptist Church. Jimmy...

Roger Howard Nance

Roger Howard Nance

Oct 16, 2017

Roger Howard Nance, age 66, retired pastor, of Lake City, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017 at his residence.  He was born May 8, 1951 in Anderson County, TN to the late Charles “Scotty” and Geraldine Williams Nance. Roger was the founding member of the Emanuel Community Baptist Church.  He was an EMT in Anderson County for many...

Wanda Jo Hughes

Wanda Jo Hughes

Oct 10, 2017

Wanda Jo Hughes, age 81, of Clinton, Tennessee passed peacefully after a lengthy illness with her family by her side. Wanda was born on July 29, 1936 in Lake City, Tennessee to the late Rex and Flossie Foust Hayes. Wanda attended Lake City Christian Fellowship. She loved to read, work crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles, play cards, and spending...

Myra Queener

Myra Queener

Oct 7, 2017

Myra Queener went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 7, 2017. Myra is preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Cordelia Goodman Burress, sister, Jeanette Stewart, and brothers, Ralph Burress and Steve Burris. Myra was a strong Christian woman that lived her life as her testimony each day. She had a green thumb...

Danny Paul Sharp

Danny Paul Sharp

Oct 6, 2017

Danny Paul Sharp, age 20, of Briceville, Tennessee passed away on Friday, October 6, 2017 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. Danny was born on December 2, 1996 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to Danny Paul Mowery and Lisa Sharp. Danny was of the Baptist Faith. He loved the mountains and being outdoors. Danny loved spending time...

Rhonda Joy (Dagley)  Armes

Rhonda Joy (Dagley) Armes

Sep 24, 2017

Rhonda “Joy” Armes, age 61 of Petros, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at the Roane County Medical Center. Joy was born on January 27, 1956 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to the late Clyde and Rhoda Armes Dagley. Joy was of the Holiness Faith. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and her great grandkids. Joy enjoyed playing...

Ernest Fc Ward

Ernest Fc Ward

Sep 23, 2017

Ernest FC Ward, age 85 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at his residence. Ernest was born on May 20, 1932 to the late Walter D. and Melvina Ward in Knox County, TN. Ernest was a retired veteran of the United States Air Force. He served his country for 26 years.

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Nellie Roxie Taylor

Nellie Roxie Taylor

Sep 23, 2017

Nellie Roxie Taylor, age 99 of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Lake City, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at the Island Home Health Park and Rehab in Knoxville.  Nellie was born on August 2, 1918 to the late William English and Mary Ellen Jones Daugherty. In addition to her parents, Nellie is preceded in death by her husband...

Naomi Sue Foust

Naomi Sue Foust

Sep 23, 2017

Naomi Susie Foust, age 73 of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at her residence. Susie was born on January 29, 1944 in Lake City, Tennessee to the late Rosco Burton and Mossie Strong Burton. Susie loved to bake, crochet, and taking care of her grandkids. In addition to her parents, Susie is preceded in...

Theresa Faye Arnn

Theresa Faye Arnn

Sep 19, 2017

Theresa Faye Arnn, age 60, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at her residence. Theresa was born on November 27, 1956 in Ohio. She was a lifetime member of Guiding Star Baptist Church. Theresa is preceded in death by her mother, Betty Jackson Szymanski, and aunts, Wilma Wilson, and Andrea Dotson. Survivors Include: Sisters                                   ...

Connie Gail Gill

Connie Gail Gill

Sep 14, 2017

Connie Gail Gill, age 61 of Andersonville, Tennessee passed away on September 14, 2017 at the Fort Sanders Hospital in Knoxville. Connie was born on September 12, 1956 to Troy Hatmaker and Jewell Hutson Hatmaker in LaFollette, Tennessee. Connie was a member of Longfield Baptist Church. Connie loved her family, especially her grandkids, the Lord, and decorating cakes and...

Condy Leroy Carden

Condy Leroy Carden

Sep 11, 2017

Condy Leroy Carden, age 70 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on Monday, September 11, 2017 at the North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell. Condy was born on May 26, 1947 in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Condy Willard Carden and Willie Foust Carden. Condy served in the United States Air Force. He was of the Baptist Faith....

Ernest "Uncle Buck" Eugene Ward

Ernest "Uncle Buck" Eugene Ward

Sep 8, 2017

Ernest Eugene “Uncle Buck” Ward, age 64 of Clinton, Tennessee passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born in Oliver Springs, Tennessee to the late Earnest Ward and Irene Chamblee Bragg on August 31, 1953. Uncle Buck was a collector of all things. He loved auctions and flea markets,...

Cenda Gail Redden

Cenda Gail Redden

Aug 25, 2017

Cenda Gail Redden, age 62 of Rocky Top, TN passed away Aug. 25, 2017. She was born in Lake City, TN on Feb. 16,1955 to the late Delbert Paul Redden and Clara Louise Daugherty. She is also preceded in death by step-mother Irene Redden and brother Scotty Redden.

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Delores "Dianne" Dianne (Disney)  Adkins

Delores "Dianne" Dianne (Disney) Adkins

Aug 25, 2017

Delores Dianne Disney Adkins, age 61 of Caryville, passed away on August 25, 2017 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was born in Campbell County, Tennessee on May 21, 1956 to the late William E. Disney and Mary Lou Pyles Disney. Dianne was of the Baptist Faith. When she was able, Dianne enjoyed spending time camping,...

Fredrick "Joe" L. Lamb

Fredrick "Joe" L. Lamb

Aug 19, 2017

On January 26, 1941, Fredrick L. Lamb was born to Clarence F. and Myrtle N. Lamb in Dutch Valley, Lake City, Tennessee. He is known to most as Joe, which is what his father called him. He is one of seven siblings, having five brothers and one sister. When he was 13 years old, Joe and his family moved...

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