Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rocky Top & Anderson County, TN.

Margaret "Christine" Disney Phillips

Margaret "Christine" Disney Phillips

Dec 6, 2016

Margaret "Christine" Disney-Phillips, 88, of Lake City/Rocky Top, TN was gently called home on Tuesday, December 6, 2016. Christine was a homemaker, born in what was known as Coal Creek (later known as Lake City and Rocky Top), TN. She was the 3rd oldest of 9 children of Charles "Charlie" Franklin Disney, Jr. (1901-1948) and Carrie Beatrice "Bea" Wilson-Disney (1903-1970)....

Robert Keller Starlin

Robert Keller Starlin

Dec 5, 2016

Robert Keller Starlin, age 64 of Lake City, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Ohio on February 3, 1952 to the late Warren and Gladys Keller Starlin. Services for Mr. Robert Starlin will be announced at a later date.

Billy Ray Hooks

Billy Ray Hooks

Dec 5, 2016

Vietnam Veteran, Corporal Billy Ray Hooks, passed away Monday, December 5, 2016 at home. He was born on March 3, 1946 in Anderson County, TN to Harvey and Maudie Braden Hooks. He received an Honorable Discharge from the United States Marine Corps. He received the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign...

William Franklin Scarborough Jr

William Franklin Scarborough Jr

Dec 4, 2016

William Franklin Scarborough Jr., age 57, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016 at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born on August 18, 1959 in Knoxville, Tennessee to William Franklin Sr., and Judith Merideth Scarborough. William was a member of Dutch Valley Church of God. He enjoyed reading and writing poems. In addition to his...

Fredrick "Fred" Jacks

Fredrick "Fred" Jacks

Dec 1, 2016

Fredrick "Fred" Jacks, age 65 of Lake City, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at the Summit View of Rocky Top. Fred was born on May 15, 1951 to the late Buster and Katherine Daugherty Jacks in Devonia, Tennessee. He attended East Jacksboro Baptist Church and loved to go fishing, camping, and playing with his grandchildren. In addition to...

Connie Sue Cook

Connie Sue Cook

Nov 28, 2016

Connie Sue Cook, Age 49 of Clinton, TN, passed away Monday, November 28, 2016 at her residence. She was born October 20, 1967 in Anderson County, TN to the late Early and Linda Sue Stewart Byrge. Connie enjoyed reading and spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandbabies. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband,...

Margie Allen Carter

Margie Allen Carter

Nov 28, 2016

Margie Allen Carter, age 86 of Caryville, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2016 at her residence. Margie was born in West Virginia to the late Ira Conrad and Ruby Jane Hamrick on June 25, 1930. She was a member of Willowbrook Baptist Church in Lake City. In addition to crocheting, Margie enjoyed all kinds of other crafts. In addition...

Jennifer Jo Hawkins Suddeth

Jennifer Jo Hawkins Suddeth

Nov 24, 2016

Jennifer Jo Hawkins Suddeth, age 45, of Lake City, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016 at the Fort Loudon Medical Center in Lenoir City. She was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on November 1, 1971 to Kenneth Joe Hawkins and JoAnn Disney. Jennifer was a member of Island Ford Baptist Church and loved the Lord. Jennifer enjoyed flowers, gardening, and...

Stella Mae Forester

Stella Mae Forester

Nov 22, 2016

Stella Forester, age 94, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at Brookdale, Oak Ridge, TN. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great- grandmother who enjoyed gardening, sewing and living simply. Her gentle, sweet spirit and wonderful smile will be missed forever. Preceded in death by parents, Herman and Matilda Johnson; husband Charlie Forester; sisters, Grace Kohus, Delphia Lindsay; and...

James Edward Seeber

James Edward Seeber

Nov 18, 2016

Hatmaker Funeral Home P.O. Box 478 Lake City, TN 37769 (865) 426-2158 James Edward Seeber, Age 60 of Oliver Springs, TN, passed away Friday, November 18, 2016 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, TN. He was born September 9, 1956 in Cuyahoga, Ohio to the late Early and Betty Lou Willoughby Seeber. James enjoyed hunting ginseng. He is...

Norma June Pyles Sampsel

Norma June Pyles Sampsel

Nov 9, 2016

Norma June Pyles Sampsel of Caryville, TN, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at her home. She was born June 7, 1933 in Anderson County, TN. She was a member of Little Cove Baptist Church in Caryville. Norma enjoyed reading, housework, and spending time with her family and friends. In addition to her parents, Ulysses and Bessie McMahann McGhee, Norma...

Judy Kay Byrge Maiden

Judy Kay Byrge Maiden

Nov 9, 2016

Judy Maiden, age 58 of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Judy is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Maiden, and her daughter, Kelly Maiden. Survivors: Mother Louise Byrge Children Josh, Brian, and Jacob Maiden 4 Brothers 2 Sisters Many Nieces, Nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends Special Friend James Tackett Judy...

Ina Lou Jackson

Ina Lou Jackson

Nov 8, 2016

Ina Lou Lindsay Jackson passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016, two days past her 94th birthday. She was a lifelong resident of Lake City and a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church in Lake City. Preceded in death by husband Thomas Mack Jackson; parents P.T. and Darles Lindsay; grandson Scott Jackson; sisters Gwen Cooper, Jack Clevenger and Callie Hicks; brothers...

Nixson Chase Davis

Nixson Chase Davis

Nov 2, 2016

Nixson Chase Davis, born May 12, 2016 to Journey Trentham and Josh Davis, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. Survivors include: Parents Journey Trentham and Josh Davis Grandparents Alisha Dugger and Ples Trentham Yolanda Capps and Brian Locklear Special Granny and Papaw Kimberly Brooks Robert Carr Loved "Pappy" Dustin Capps Uncles Jaden Brewer and Nellson...

Opal Mcdaniel Harris

Opal Mcdaniel Harris

Oct 27, 2016

Opal McDaniel Harris, age 100 of Lake City, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Anderson County, TN to the late John Charles McDaniel and Sarah Ethel Hunley on August 27, 1916. She was an avid gardener and an avid quilter. Opal was well versed in Bible Scripture and was a member of...

Ruby Phillips Durst

Ruby Phillips Durst

Oct 26, 2016

Ruby Etta Phillips Durst, age 52 of Clinton, Tennessee went home to be with Our Lord on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at her residence. Ruby was born on September 19, 1964 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Charles and Edith Phillips. She was a member of Freedom Crossing Church in Clinton. Ruby loved spending time with her family and friends....

Tracy Love

Tracy Love

Oct 26, 2016

Hatmaker Funeral Home P.O. Box 478 Lake City, TN 37769 (865) 426-2158 Tracy Denise Dew Love, age 54 of Clinton, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Knoxville, TN to Joe E. and Reba Currier Dew on October 20, 1962. Tracy loved beading arts and crafts. She enjoyed spending time with her family...

George J. Lester

George J. Lester

Oct 23, 2016

George J. Lester, age 89 of Caryville, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at his residence. He was born on August 2, 1927 to the late Sam Henry Lester and Marjorie Housley in Anderson County, Tennessee. George served in the United States Air Force during World War II. George attended Lake City Christian Fellowship. He enjoyed gardening, baseball...

Russell Grance Vowell

Russell Grance Vowell

Oct 16, 2016

Russell Grance Vowell, age 99 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at the Summit View of Rocky Top. He was born on July 7, 1917 to the late Grance David and Edith Jones Vowell in Anderson County, Tennessee. He retired from the US Air Force with the rank of Master Sergeant. Russell was a member...

Jonah Phillips

Jonah Phillips

Oct 14, 2016

Jonah Phillips, age 74, went to be with the Lord on October 14, 2016. Jonah lived in the Medford Community. He was a member of Grave Hill Baptist Church. Jonah loved his church and his family. His mission in life was to lead people to the Lord. Jonah was employed by the Anderson County School System. Jonah is preceded in...

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