Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rocky Top & Anderson County, TN.

Thelma "Cokie" Ruth Walker Chase

Thelma "Cokie" Ruth Walker Chase

Mar 1, 2016

Thelma "Cokie" Ruth Walker Chase, age 63, of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at her residence. Cokie was born on July 6, 1952 in Lake City, Tennessee. Cokie was a member of Pine Hill Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, playing with her dog, and spending time with her grandchildren. Cokie is preceded in death by...

Andy Dale Posey

Andy Dale Posey

Feb 26, 2016

Andy Dale Posey, age 54 of Lake City, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016 at his residence. He was born February 18, 1962 in Scott County, Tennessee. Dale was a member of Capitol Hill Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, anything outdoors, NASCAR, and dirt track racing. Dale is preceded in death by father, Phelan Posey; sister, Karen...

Mildred Simpson Curnutt

Mildred Simpson Curnutt

Feb 19, 2016

Mildred Simpson Curnutt, age 95, of Briceville, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Mildred was born on August 24, 1920 in Briceville to the late William Britton and Addie Duncan Simpson. Mildred was a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service. She enjoyed reading, playing the piano and gardening. In addition to her parents,...

Willie Mae Robertson Wilson

Willie Mae Robertson Wilson

Feb 8, 2016

Willie Mae Robertson Wilson, age 95, of LaFollette, Tennessee passed away on Monday, February 8, 2016 at the LaFollette Health and Rehab Center. Willie was born on March 3, 1920 to the late Bill and Nora Sutton Biggs in Putnam County. Willie was a member of Main Street Baptist Church. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, hiking, swimming, and shopping before her...

George Keith Sharp

George Keith Sharp

Feb 4, 2016

George Keith Sharp, age 44 of Lake City, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016. Keith was born on November 18, 1971 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Keith was an avid lover of hunting, fishing, enjoyed being outdoors, and loved working on cars. Keith is preceded in death by his father, George "Bargo" Sharp. Survivors Beloved Mother Elaine Bunch Sharp Lake City...

Katherine Mary Foust

Katherine Mary Foust

Jan 30, 2016

Katherine Mary Foust, age 75, of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2015 at the Summit View of Rocky Top. She was born December 20, 1940 in Michigan to the late Richard and Mildred Riegel. Kathy was a member of First Congregational Lutheran Church. She enjoyed crocheting, spending time with her grandkids, and watching bowling with her...

Anne Kay (Jarmon)  Cooper

Anne Kay (Jarmon) Cooper

Jan 30, 2016

Anne Kay Cooper (Jarmon), born September 2, 1947, passed away at her home in Biloxi, MS on January 30, 2016. Kay was formerly from Briceville, Tennessee. She grew up there and attended Briceville Elementary School and graduated from Lake City High School. She is preceded in death by her parents, Pink and Vivian Jarmon, three brothers: Kent, Ray Neal, and...

Arnold Ray "A.R." Disney

Arnold Ray "A.R." Disney

Jan 21, 2016

Arnold Ray "A.R." Disney went to Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior, and his wife of 63 years, Janie Martin Disney on Thursday, January 21, 2016. A.R. was born on September 23, 1930 in Coal Creek, Tennessee to the late Clarence and Gladys Pace Disney. He was a lifetime member of Clear Branch Baptist Church where he served...

Doris M. Daugherty Pyle

Doris M. Daugherty Pyle

Jan 18, 2016

Doris M. Daugherty Pyle, age 68, of Caryville, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, January 18, 2016 at the Summit View of Rocky Top. Doris was born on December 11, 1947 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Arthur and Pearl Phillips Daugherty. Doris was of the Pentecostal faith. She loved to take care of her grandbabies. In addition...

Onva Larue Duncan

Onva Larue Duncan

Jan 17, 2016

Onva Larue Duncan, of Lake City, TN passed away January 16th at the age of 71. He was in the Oak Ridge Methodist Medical Center surrounded by his wife and children. Onva was a decorated Air Force Sergeant during the Vietnam War and worked at the Y-12 plant as Site Commander for 25 years. He is survived by his wife,...

Jeffery Lee Rutherford

Jeffery Lee Rutherford

Jan 14, 2016

Jeffery Lee Rutherford, age 57, of Lake City, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at his residence. Jeffery was born in Anderson County, Tennessee on June 28, 1958 to the late Marshall and Coriena Barber Rutherford. He was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church. Jeffery enjoyed fishing, spending time with his grandchildren, watching tv, and was also an...

Gary Wayne Harmon

Gary Wayne Harmon

Jan 12, 2016

Gary Wayne Harmon, age 51, of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at his residence. He was born October 3, 1964 in Knoxville to the late Ruben and Mamie Beatrice Nelson Harmon. Gary enjoyed taking photographs, ghost hunting and cooking. Survivors Brother Terry Harmon & Roxanne Louisville, TN Nephew William Harmon Louisville, TN Best Friend Charles...

Donna Fay Braden Taylor

Donna Fay Braden Taylor

Jan 11, 2016

Donna Fay Braden Taylor, age 75, of Lake City, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2016 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Donna was born on February 14, 1940 in Briceville, Tennessee to the late Homer and Phoebe Tackett Braden. She was a member of New Life Baptist Church. Donna enjoyed flowers, gardening, canning, baking, and sharing her...

Ronnie Mccoy

Ronnie Mccoy

Jan 8, 2016

Ronnie McCoy, age 56 died suddenly at his residence on Friday, January 8, 2016. He was born and raised in the Medford Community of Lake City. Ronnie was a member of Laurel Grove Baptist Church. He enjoyed carpentry, gardening, working on cars, and spending time with family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Franklin D. McCoy....

Cordie Elois (Hansard)  Hill

Cordie Elois (Hansard) Hill

Jan 8, 2016

Cordie Elois Hill, age 82, of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016 at her residence. She was born March 29, 1933 in Knoxville to the late Frank and Sarah Bridges Hansard. Cordie was a member of Jarnigan Chapel Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. In addition to her...

Patricia Louise Gross

Patricia Louise Gross

Jan 4, 2016

Patricia Louise Gross, age 75, of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016 at the Golden Living Center Windwood in Clinton. Patricia was born on January 7, 1940 in Greenville, South Carolina. She was an active member at Main Street Baptist Church in Lake City. She was an avid sports fan. She especially loved Lady Vols Basketball. Patricia...

Tommy Lee Brown Sr

Tommy Lee Brown Sr

Dec 27, 2015

Rev. Tommy Lee Brown Sr., age 66, of Briceville, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at his residence. He was born on December 16, 1949 in Briceville, Tennessee to the late Wilburn and Elsie Ward Brown. He was a United States Army Veteran. Tommy was a member of Shultz Hollow Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Tommy...

Miller Lynn Michael "Bruz"

Miller Lynn Michael "Bruz"

Dec 21, 2015

Michael Lynn "Bruz" Miller, age 63, of LaFollette, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2015 at the LaFollette Medical Center. He was born on December 21, 1952 in Briceville, Tennessee to the late Eugene M. and Beatrice L. Lester Miller. Michael was a veteran in the US Army. Michael was of the Baptist Faith. He enjoyed going to the...

Mikeial Edward Townsend

Mikeial Edward Townsend

Dec 16, 2015

Mikeial Edward Townsend, age 59 of Oliver Springs, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at the Parkwest Medical Center. He was born in Harriman on April 7, 1956. Mike attended Big Mountain Baptist Church and was a U.S. Marine veteran. He loved woodworking, gardening, and his dogs. Survivors Father Johnny Townsend Kingston Mother Elsie Clark Wyrick Rockwood Wife Ann...

A.Y. Davis

A.Y. Davis

Dec 12, 2015

A.Y. Davis, age 79 of Clinton, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at his residence. He was born in Campbell County, Tennessee to the late Furden Andrew and Rachel Byrge Davis on January 10, 1936. He enjoyed mechanics, gardening, always trying to help everyone, and wood working. In addition to his parents, A.Y. is preceded in death by his...

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