Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rocky Top & Anderson County, TN.

Helen Morton

Helen Morton

May 15, 2016

AIKEN, SC - The family of Helen Foust Morton wished her farewell on May 15, 2016. Helen was welcomed into the world by Kelly and Chloe Foust on December 28, 1930 in a place formerly called Lake City, TN, a coal mining community known for hard-working and proud people. Helen had six siblings: Charles "Clyde" and John (of Rocky Top),...

Barbara Ann Lane Wilson

Barbara Ann Lane Wilson

May 13, 2016

Barbara Ann Wilson, age 55 passed away at her home on Friday May 13, 2016. Barbara was born in Anderson County on April 18, 1961 to the late James M. Lane Sr. and Marion Jean Hale Lane. She was a member of the Clear Branch Baptist Church. Barbara enjoyed spending time with family and was especially fond of her nieces...

Carl Enlio Campbell

Carl Enlio Campbell

May 6, 2016

Carl Enlio Campbell, age 80, of Lafollette, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2016 at his residence. Carl was born in Campbell County, Tennessee on January 12, 1936. Carl is preceded in death by his parents: Horace and Alice Campbell; Brothers Lawrence, Frank, Harley, and John. Carl enjoyed Hunting, fishing, and playing old timer Baseball in Jellico. Carl loved his...

Virgil Lee Andrews Sr

Virgil Lee Andrews Sr

Apr 28, 2016

Virgil Lee Andrews, Sr., 72, of Lake City, TN (Beech Grove) passed away April 28, 2016. He was born July 10 , 1943 in Knoxville to Henry B. and Marie Andrews who preceded him in death. He was a member of Pine Hill Baptist Church in Lake City. In addition to his parents, Virgil is preceded in death by sister,...

Wanda Lee Cox

Wanda Lee Cox

Apr 28, 2016

Wanda Lee Cox, age 73, passed away at NHC Healthcare of Oak Ridge on Thursday, April 28, 2016. She was a native of Lake City where she was born on February 20, 1943 to the late Charles "Dick" and Catherine Riggs Shaw. Wanda also lived in Knoxville and Nashville. She will be remembered as a wonderful and loving daughter, sister,...

Cleve Phillips

Cleve Phillips

Apr 26, 2016

Cleve Phillips, age 74, of Lake City, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at his residence. Cleve was born on June 12, 1941 in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late General and Frances Elizabeth Galbraith Phillips. Cleve was of the Baptist Faith. He enjoyed fishing, tinkering on things, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. In addition...

James Ernest "J.E." Taylor

James Ernest "J.E." Taylor

Apr 24, 2016

James Ernest "J.E." Taylor, age 86, of Lake City, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at his residence. J.E. was born on January 3, 1930 in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Roy and Willie Cleo Hill Taylor. He was a member of Briceville First Baptist Church. J.E. enjoyed amateur radio, crafts, being artistic, and making things with his...

Leon William Gross

Leon William Gross

Apr 16, 2016

Leon William Gross, age 83 of Lake City, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Anderson County on January 12, 1933 to the late Owen and Claude Goodman Gross. Leon enjoyed tinkering and fixing things up. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by son; Ronnie Gross. Survivors: Wife Phyllis...

Edward "Ed" Michael Bodak

Edward "Ed" Michael Bodak

Apr 13, 2016

Edward "Ed" Michael Bodak, age 84, of Lake City, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at the Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville. Ed was born on September 25, 1931 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to the late Michael and Mary Gaydos Bodak. Ed was an Air Force veteran who served in the Korean War. He enjoyed watching sports, especially baseball,...

Arthur Lee "Ott" Kiser

Arthur Lee "Ott" Kiser

Apr 12, 2016

Mr. Arthur Lee "Ott" Kiser, age 82 of Lake City entered his heavenly promise, joining his beloved Jesus on April 12th, 2016, surrounded by family. Ott was born in Briceville, TN March 8th, 1934. The son of the late Otha Owen "Bill" & Lucille Daniels Kiser. He is preceded in death by his parents, 5 baby siblings, brothers Kyle Kiser,...

Dorothy Juanita "Dot" (Shultz)  Dockery

Dorothy Juanita "Dot" (Shultz) Dockery

Mar 28, 2016

Dorothy Juanita Shultz Dockery, age 77 of Clinton, Tn born Dec. 23rd, 1938 - March 28, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Luther and Pearl Shultz of the Shultz Hollow Dutch Valley community. Mama's friends called her Dot, she opened her home to anyone in need. She loved animals, gardening, fishing, spending time with family and friends and...

Polly Blanton

Polly Blanton

Mar 27, 2016

Polly Ann Blanton, age 55, of Caryville, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. She was born in Danville, Illinois on November 7, 1960 to John Henry and Evalena Bean Blanton Howard. Polly was of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed decorating, shopping, and loved her cats and spending time with her...

Harry Dean Winchester

Harry Dean Winchester

Mar 24, 2016

Harry Dean Winchester, age 79 of Briceville in the Laurel Grove Community, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Golden Living- Winwood Center in Clinton. Harry was born June 2, 1936 in Anderson County to the late Montey and Helen Ayers Ramsey. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and worked as a coal miner for Premium Coal. Harry...

Kennith Edward Tadlock

Kennith Edward Tadlock

Mar 24, 2016

Kennith Edward Tadlock, age 79, of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at his residence. He was born on January 4, 1937 to the late Clyde and Katie Irene Sparks Tadlock. Kennith was of the Baptist Faith. He enjoyed smoking, fishing, watching wrestling, and anything outdoors. He loved his fury companions: Dolly, Suzee, and Sally. In...

Frances Regina Pittenger

Frances Regina Pittenger

Mar 22, 2016

Frances Regina Pittenger Frances Regina Carico Pittenger went to be with her Lord on March 22, 2016 after a long illness in Powell, Tennessee. Frances was born July 14, 1932 in Huntington, West Virginia, the daughter of Denver Harold Carico and Anna Sark Carico. She was much loved by her family and friends. Frances grew up with her eight brothers...

Billy "Bj" Young

Billy "Bj" Young

Mar 21, 2016

Our loving husband, father, and grandfather, Billy "B.J." Young, age 88, of Lake City, was called home with the Lord on the early morning of Monday, March 21, 2016. He was a gentle and kind man who had a love for people, sports, and his family and friends. He never met a stranger. If he didn't know you, he would...

Raymond Leonard Cox Iii

Raymond Leonard Cox Iii

Mar 17, 2016

Raymond Leonard Cox III, age 66, of Jacksboro, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at the North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell. Ray was born on September 19, 1949 to Raymond Leonard Cox II and Martha Worthington in Anderson County, TN. Ray retired as a fireman with the Detroit Fire Department in Detroit, MI. Ray enjoyed yard work, weight...

Carl Edward Beach

Carl Edward Beach

Mar 16, 2016

Carl Edward Beach, age 92, of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at the Golden Living Center in Clinton, TN. Carl was born on September 1, 1923 to the late Luke and Myrtle Pike Beach in Anderson County, TN. He was of the Baptist faith. Carl enjoyed playing cards, hunting and spending time with family and...

Georgia Mae Patterson

Georgia Mae Patterson

Mar 14, 2016

Georgia Mae Patterson, age 83 of Lake City, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Georgia was born September 25, 1932 in Anderson County, Tennessee, to the late George and Bessie Mae Wilson Pratt. Georgia was of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, cooking, gardening, flowers, and spending time with her...

Naomi Pebley

Naomi Pebley

Mar 12, 2016

Naomi Pebley, age 94, of Lake City, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at North Knoxville Medical Center. She was born June 22, 1921 in Briceville to the late Ernest and Daisy Robertson Hill. Naomi enjoyed walking her buddies at Main Street Baptist Church, where she attended faithfully. She enjoyed crocheting, attending the Keen...

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