Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rocky Top & Anderson County, TN.

Johnny Mack Jobe

Johnny Mack Jobe

Jan 4, 2024

Johnny Mack Jobe age 87, of Lake City passed away on January 4, 2024 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Johnny was born on October 12, 1936 in Sullivan County to the late Tom Jobe and Maude Hickman. He was an excellent carpenter and union steward who worked at TVA and Y-12 for many years and also enjoyed...

Edward Clayton Mccoy

Edward Clayton Mccoy

Dec 30, 2023

Edward Clayton McCoy, age 98 of Lake City, passed away on December 30, 2023 at his residence. Clayton was born June 8, 1925 in Anderson County at the residence of his late parents Conda & Gussie (Foust) McCoy. The Mason Lodge and the Shriner's Organization were both big parts of his life. Clayton was a 45 year...

Otis Gene Beach

Otis Gene Beach

Dec 30, 2023

Otis Gene Beach age 68, of Beckley West Virginia formerly of Lake City passed away on December 30, 2023 at the Bowers Hospice House in West Virginia. Otis was born in Lake City on January 9, 1955 to the late John Gordon Beach and Martha V. Massengill. Otis was of the Baptist faith and a member of Long Field...

Johnny Ray Jenkins

Johnny Ray Jenkins

Dec 29, 2023

Johnny Ray Jenkins of Andersonville, TN, was born on December 30, 1963, and passed December 28, 2023. John journeyed across life's final bridge to a land of no pain, no worries, and a forever life of peacefulness. He leaves behind his daughter, Ashleigh Jenkins; father, Ray Jenkins; mother, Janice Jenkins; and three brothers, Jeff Jenkins, Shane Bedsole, and Shawn...

Luther Byrge

Luther Byrge

Dec 26, 2023

Luther Bryge age 85, of Clinton, Tennessee passed away on December 26, 2023. He was born on June 11, 1938 in Beech Fork. In addition to his parents, Luther is preceded in death by his parents his sister, Martha Buriss, Frankie Byrge, and sons, Billy Ray Bryge and David Lee Byrge. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and...

Patricia Ann (Wilson)  Rogers

Patricia Ann (Wilson) Rogers

Dec 26, 2023

Patricia Ann Wilson Rogers age 79, of Caryville, Tennessee passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023. She was born on January 8, 1944 in Caryville to her parents Carlie and Flora Mae Ward Wilson.  She was a member of Little Cove Creek Baptist Church in Caryville. In addition to her parents, Patricia is preceded in death by her brother:...

Anita M Woodward

Anita M Woodward

Dec 21, 2023

Anita M. Woodward, age 83 or Caryville, Tennessee passed away on December 21, 2023 at her residence. Anita was born May 4, 1940 in Massachusetts to the late Edward Wells and Aurora Ovellette. She enjoyed making jewelry, spending time with her family, and singing at church.  She was a member of Guiding Star Baptist Church. Anita loved her church....

Mary Lynn Herrell

Mary Lynn Herrell

Dec 19, 2023

Mary Lynn Herrell age 84 passed away peacefully on December 19, 2023.  Mary was a member of Bishopville Baptist Church and attended there for over 75 years.  She loved everyone, and had a special bond with her twin sister, Martha Stingfield.  Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Herschel (Jimbo) Herrell, son, Terry Herell, daughter-in-law, Vicki...

Houston Mayson Duncan

Houston Mayson Duncan

Dec 17, 2023

Houston Mayson Duncan age 79, of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on December 17, 2023 at the UT Medical Center of Knoxville. He was born in Briceville, Tennessee on August 28, 1944 to the late Melvin Duncan and Martha Harness. He was a welder for Y-12 and he loved animals, woodworking, and an avid football fan. Houston is...

Estelle Anderson

Estelle Anderson

Dec 16, 2023

Estelle Anderson, age 88 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on December 16, 2023 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Estelle was born February 12, 1935 in Campbell County, Tennessee to the late General Jackson Anderson and Ellen Lovely Anderson. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Earl, Estel, Edward, Elmo, and Amos Sr., sisters:...

Wanda Sue Smith Miller

Wanda Sue Smith Miller

Dec 12, 2023

Wanda Sue Smith Miller, age 81, of Lake City, TN went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Wanda was born in Campbell County to her parents Claude Smith and Ruth McGhee Smith. Wanda is preceded in death by her parents, infant son Gregory Dale Miller, sisters Mona Hatmaker,...

Jennifer Lin Boody

Jennifer Lin Boody

Dec 10, 2023

It was a cold, crisp night when her spirit took flight. Forever released from its confining earthly vessel never to be told she “couldn't” anymore.

Jennifer Lin Boody, 53, left us behind on Sunday, December 10, 2023. Our baby sister is once again in her mother's arms.

She was preceded in death by her mother,...

Beulah (Phillips)  Gray

Beulah (Phillips) Gray

Dec 9, 2023

Beulah (Phillips) Gray, age 84, of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Dec. 9, 2023.  She was born on April 16, 1939, in Lake City, Tennessee, the youngest child of the late Rev. and Mrs. Lemuel Phillips. She left East Tennessee in the mid-1960s to build a life in Detroit, Michigan. She met and married Gordon “Scotty” Gray and...

Eva Dale Anderson

Eva Dale Anderson

Dec 1, 2023

Eva Dale Anderson, age 91, of Clinton, Tennessee passed away on December 1, 2023. She was born in Ravenscroft, Tennessee on June 3, 1932 to the late Waymon Randolph and Maggie Bennett. Eva was a tire builder for Armstrong Tire for many years. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, cooking, and spending time with family. In addition to her parents, Eva...

Jason Lee Lowe

Jason Lee Lowe

Nov 27, 2023

Jason Lee Lowe age 43, of Lake City passed away on November 27, 2023 at his residence. Jason was born on March 24, 1980 to Tommy Lowe and Pauline Bailey Lowe. He was of the Baptist faith. Jason LOVED fishing and his family. He is Survived by:

Mother         Pauline Lowe

Step Dad     Larry Bullock

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Charles E. Hawkins

Charles E. Hawkins

Nov 22, 2023

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish.  Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Charles Edward Hawkins of Rocky Top, Tennessee as he passed away at the age of 77 on November 22, 2023.  You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and shared with the family.

Charles was...

Donald Rhea Mcghee

Donald Rhea Mcghee

Nov 20, 2023

Donald Rhea McGhee, 79. May 7, 1944 - November 20th, 2023.

Left this earth early Monday morning after a fierce and unforgiving battle with lung cancer.  He is proceeded in death by his father Duncan McGhee, his mother Hazel McGhee, his sisters Joyce (spouse Larry), Nartella, and Brenda, his brothers Bob and Lavon, and his beloved son...

Kenneth Lee Burchfield

Kenneth Lee Burchfield

Nov 15, 2023

Kenneth Lee Burchfield, age 55 of Briceville, Tennessee passed away on November 15, 2023 at his sister, Patsy Braden's home. He was born April 10, 1968 in New River, Tennessee to the late Dewey Lee Burchfield and Venia Clark Burchfield. Kenneth, who always said he was ready to go, enjoyed when someone would visit with him and talk about...

Donald Leon Humphrey

Donald Leon Humphrey

Nov 10, 2023

Donald "Donnie" Leon Humphrey, age 68 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023 at the Parkwest Medical Center of Knoxville. Donald was born June 24, 1955 in Andersonville, Tennessee to the late Ray Humphrey and Imogene Manuel Hamilton. Donnie enjoyed tractor pulls, truck pulls, and 4 wheeling. Donnie is preceded in death by his parents...

Arvil Patterson

Arvil Patterson

Nov 5, 2023

Arvil Patterson

New River TN

Passed away peacefully under hospice care.

Preceded in death by

Parents Bill and Dellah Patterson

Son: Arvil Duwayne Patterson

Daughter: Misty Montgomery

Brothers Harvey, Granville, and Johnny Patterson

Sisters: Masil, Mable Cooper, and Bonnie Kennedy

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