Jun 1, 2017

Fleda Louise Lovely, age 80, of Claxton, Tennessee, passed away on June 1, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on August 16, 1936 in Caryville, Tennessee, she was the proud mother of five children. She and her husband, Donald, left their home in Lake City in 1965 to build a life for their family...

Jun 1, 2017

Dorothy M. Carden, age 77, of Jacksboro, Tennessee, passed away on June 1, 2017 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She was born on Feburary 29, 1940 in Blanche, Kentucky to the late Parker and Alice Smith. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, and spending time with her grandkids. Dorothy was a member of Fratersville Baptist Church. In addition to...

May 17, 2017

James Robert Wonders, age 86, of Caryville, Tennessee passed away on May 17, 2017. He was born on April 3, 1931 in Ohio to the late Fred and Edith Swartout Wonders. He loved people. James also taught martial arts. In addition to his parents, James is preceded in death by his son, Ronnie Wonders, first wife, Sandy Baehr, and...

May 15, 2017

Anna Blanche Lewallen Acton, born in Coal Creek, now Rocky Top, TN passed peacefully with her family around her on May 15, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Lela Lewallen, and siblings, Jack, William (Bill), Homer, and Eloise. Her home church family was Clear Branch Baptist Church, and they added so many blessings to...

May 14, 2017

Mary Etta Sexton, age 77, of Clinton, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was born on May 22, 1939 to the late Hubert Sexton Sr. and Rosetta Crabtree in Campbell County, Tennessee. Mary loved flowers, feeding birds, and gardening. She really loved nature. In addition to her parents,...

May 8, 2017

Cody Keith Phillips, age 21, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017 at his residence. He was born on December 26, 1995 in Knoxville, TN to Keith and Lisa Roberts Phillips. He was a member of New Life Assembly of God. He enjoyed dirt bikes, hunting, fishing, his truck, and spending time with his family and friends....

May 7, 2017

Richard Benyo, age 64, of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away on May 7, 2017 at the Norris Health and Rehabilitation Center in Andersonville. He was born on July 11, 1952 in Cleveland, OH to the late John and Louise Fauitta Benyo. Richard was of the Catholic Faith. He enjoyed playing video games with Jacob White, watching tv, and...

May 7, 2017

Mary Alice Wilson, age 89 of Lake City , Tennessee passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017 at The Waters of Clinton, TN. She was born September 17, 1927 in Anderson County, TN to the late Jake & Josie Hawkins Wilson.  Alice was a member of the Westside Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters,...

May 5, 2017

Pauline Bunch, age 84, of Briceville, Tennessee passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017 at her residence. She was born on February 5, 1933 in Anderson County, TN to the late Buster Reynolds and Nellie Mae Isabell Reynolds.  Pauline was a member of Laurel Branch Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening and flowers. In addition to her parents, Pauline is...

May 3, 2017

Ima Jean Ridenour, age 82, of Lake City, TN, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017.  She was born September 3, 1934 in Anderson County, TN to the late Claude E. and Ida Josephine Bayless Hatmaker. Ima was a member of Clinch River Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing, cooking, crocheting, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren....

May 2, 2017

Ronald Lee Moore, age 71, of the Beech Grove Community in Lake City, Tennessee, went home to be with his heavenly father on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Ronald was born in Pine Knot, Kentucky on August 8, 1945 to the late Matt and Hazel Marie Sprandlin Moore. Ronald loved his church, tinkering in his shop, driving the church bus,...

Apr 28, 2017

Richard F. Servis, age 78, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, April 28, 2017, in Powell, TN. Richard was a kind and generous man who was respected by all those who knew him. Richard was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church in Clinton, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Apr 27, 2017

Danny Ray Martin, age 60, of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at the Summit View of Rocky Top. Danny was born on February 17, 1957 in Anderson County, TN to the late Avery Cleo Martin and Margaret Hawkins. He was an army veteran. Danny was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed camping and fishing. In...

Apr 27, 2017

Judy Mae Phillips Hawkins, of  Lake City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2017.  Judy was born in Campbell County, TN on March 15, 1947 to the late Starling Kennedy and Earie Dyre Kennedy. Judy attended Anchor of Hope. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, and taking care of her family. In addition to her parents, Judy is preceded in...

Apr 26, 2017

Patricia Diane Wadley, age 62, of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at the Physicians Regional Center of Knoxville. She was born on December 19, 1954 in Anderson County, TN to the late Dean Lay and Claudine Vowell. Patricia worked at the St. Mary’s Hospital and loved her family dearly. In addition to her parents, Patricia is...

Apr 26, 2017

Paris E.Turnbill, age 91, of Lake City, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Paris was born on June 11, 1925 in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Marcus and Appelonia Cole Turnbill. Paris served his country during World War II in the United States Army. Paris was of the Baptist...

Apr 20, 2017

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P.O. Box 478

Lake City, TN 37769

(865) 426-2158

Mrs. Martha Jane Sharp Rutherford, age 85, of Granger, Indiana, formerly of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017.  Martha was born in Harlan, Kentucky on September 19, 1931 to the late Stephen and...

Apr 18, 2017

Hugh L. Clowers, age 78, of Lake City, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. He was born on June 24, 1938 in Anderson County, TN.  Hugh was a member of the Rocky Top Worship Center.  He loved riding his mule

“Ike” with his daughter Lisa, fishing, camping and all sports.  Hugh also loved spending time with...

Apr 13, 2017

Ethel Bernice Patterson, age 73, of Lake City, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2017. She was born on October 10, 1943 in Union County, Tennessee to the late Lester Dale and Grace Lucille Smith Hunley.  She was a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Bernice is preceded in death by her first husband...

Apr 13, 2017

Wanda Lee Patterson, age 84, of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at her residence. Wanda was born in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Maynard Floyd Smiddy and Beulah Sharp on May 14, 1932. She was a member of Laurel Branch Baptist Church. Wanda enjoyed babysitting, and loved all children. In addition to her...