Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rocky Top & Anderson County, TN.
Hester Ann Larue Johnson
May 23, 2016
Hester Ann Johnson age 67 of Lake City, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 23, 2016. Hester was born on February 14, 1949 to the late George Charles LaRue and Helen LaRue-Elliott. Hester's hobbies included gardening, bird watching, and bargaining at flea markets. Hester taught Sunday School for over 30 years. She worked...
Bedford L. Hatmaker
May 20, 2016
Bedford L. Hatmaker passed away at his home Friday morning, May 20, 2016. He was born on May 6, 1922 and recently celebrated his 94th birthday with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Carden and Nevada Hatmaker; brother Beecher Hatmaker; and sister Una Luallen. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Daisy Vowell...
Michael Ray Farmer
May 19, 2016
Michael Ray Farmer, age 49, of Lake City, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at the North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell. Michael was born on February 10, 1967 in Lake City, Tennessee to the late J.D. Farmer and Martha Ward Overbey. Michael was of the Baptist Faith. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, ginsenging, four wheeling, and enjoyed being around...
Gordon Spencer Lewis
May 16, 2016
Gordon Spencer Lewis, age 69, of Knoxville, Tennessee went home to live with his Heavenly Father on Monday, May 16, 2016 at the University of Tennessee. Gordon was a wonderful brother and friend to many people. He loved all people and they loved him. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Knoxville. Gordon enjoyed fishing, going on...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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