Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rocky Top & Anderson County, TN.

Jerry Wayne Taylor

Jerry Wayne Taylor

Jan 1, 2017

Jerry Wayne Taylor, age 52, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at the North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell. He was born August 29, 1964 in Campbell County, TN to the late Kenneth and Barbara Sue Taylor. Jerry Wayne loved going to church, riding four wheelers, fishing, hunting and looking for ginseng roots. Most...

Teresa Jean Bolinger

Teresa Jean Bolinger

Jan 1, 2017

Teresa Jean Bolinger, age 54, formerly of Lake City, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017. She was born on March 4, 1962 in Lake City, Tennessee to the late William Ralph and Iva Jean Bullock Bolinger. Teresa loved her family, friends ,and life itself. Teresa's hobbies included caring for her beloved cats and reading. In addition to her parents,...

Shannon Marie Seiber

Shannon Marie Seiber

Dec 26, 2016

Shannon Marie Seiber, age 32, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016 at the North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell. Shannon was born on July 17, 1984 to Frank Seiber and Sandra Kennedy Seiber in LaFollette, Tennessee. Shannon was a member of Cumberland Mountain (Swag) Baptist Church. She liked writing poems and enjoyed taking care of her dogs and cats....

Sharon Lee Mcghee

Sharon Lee Mcghee

Dec 18, 2016

Sharon Lee McGhee, age 79, of Lake City, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at her residence. Sharon was born on June 3, 1937 in Toledo, OH to the late Bernard and Viola Linville Ball. Sharon enjoyed playing and calling bingo, playing cards, and spending time with her family and her friends. In addition to her parents, Sharon is...

Cindy Sue Marlow Stansberry

Cindy Sue Marlow Stansberry

Dec 13, 2016

Cindy Sue Marlow Stansberry, age 67 of Lake City, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was born February 7, 1949 in Lake City, TN to the late Earnest and Callie Daugherty Marlow. Cindy attended Clear Branch Baptist Church in Lake City. She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles and flowers. Cindy is...

Robert Shannon

Robert Shannon

Dec 9, 2016

Rev. Robert Charles Shannon Sr., age 84, passed away December 9, 2016. the funeral service will be held Sunday, December 11, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at Crossroads of Dunwoody. A graveside service will be held Monday, December 12, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethel Baptist Church in Clinton. The family will receive friends Saturday, December 10th from 3:00 p.m. until...

Ruth Pauline Teno

Ruth Pauline Teno

Dec 8, 2016

Ruth Pauline Teno, age 88, passed away peacefully at her home in Clinton on Thursday, December 8, 2016. She retired from Briceville Elementary school after thirty years of working with children as a teacher's aide. She enjoyed shopping, puzzle books, candy, and watching her favorite television shows. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Luther and Bessie Allen...

Michael Brian Kress

Michael Brian Kress

Dec 7, 2016

Michael Kress Knoxville TN Michael Brian Kress of Knoxville, a brief resident of Summit View of Rocky Top, LLC, passed from this life December 7th after a prolonged illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Yoder Kress, his father, Marvin C. "Jack" Kress, his youngest daughter, Kristy, and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. He is...

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...

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