Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rocky Top & Anderson County, TN.

Connie Sue Cox Evans

Connie Sue Cox Evans

Jan 24, 2024

Connie Sue (Cox) Evans age 65 of Caryville, TN passed away on January 24, 2024 in Cookeville, TN. Connie was a stay at home mom for 38 years and loved spending time with her family. She loved dancing and listening to music and anything that reminded her of peace and love in the good old days. She was loved...

William Reece Blodgett

William Reece Blodgett

Jan 13, 2024

William Reece Blodgett was born on March 23rd, 1945, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He graduated from this earth and was promoted to Heaven on Saturday, January 13th, 2024 at 9pm.

Bill was employed through X-10 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee where he worked as an instrument technologist for 32 years. He was a member of the Smokey Mountain...

Jay Robert Halcomb

Jay Robert Halcomb

Jan 12, 2024

Jay Robert Halcomb passed from this life to eternal life with Jesus surrounded by his family on January 12, 2024 at the age of 65. He courageously pursued understanding and treating his conditions over the past few years. Despite the overwhelming odds, Jay’s determination afforded him wonderful seasons with family and friends.

Jay was born to USAF...

James E Foust

James E Foust

Jan 11, 2024

James E. Foust, age 82, of Oak Ridge, TN, passed away Thursday, January 11.  James was preceded in death by his parents William (Bill) and Levada Foust, sister Mary Parks and brothers Lee Otis Foust and Elwood “Woody” Foust.  James is survived by wife of 58 years, Bonnie Aslinger Foust; Ronda and Von Perry of Rockwood; Sherry and Rick...

James Michael Cox

James Michael Cox

Jan 9, 2024

James Michael "Mike" Cox, age 74 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on January 9, 2024 at his residence. Mike was born February 22, 1949 in LaFollette, Tennessee to the late Albert and Ernestine Andrews Cox. Mike was a member of Indian Bluff Baptist Church. He loved his community. He served on the county commission for 28 years, 4...

Hugh John Seeber

Hugh John Seeber

Jan 6, 2024

Hugh John Seeber, age 54, of Oliver Springs, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024 at the UT Medical Center. He was born December 4, 1969 in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Betty L Willoughby - Seeber and Early Seeber. He enjoyed being in the woods, shooting guns, and doing masonry work. He is preceded in death by his...

Donald Lee York

Donald Lee York

Jan 5, 2024

Donald Lee York

9/22/1961 - 1/5/2024

Donnie was the life of the party and though his life has ended, his party hasn't. Don loved riding his harleys, sailing, reading, the beach, and watching the judges, but loved few things more than his wife and daughter, who were his world. Don is preceded in death by...

Johnny Mack Jobe

Johnny Mack Jobe

Jan 4, 2024

Johnny Mack Jobe age 87, of Lake City passed away on January 4, 2024 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Johnny was born on October 12, 1936 in Sullivan County to the late Tom Jobe and Maude Hickman. He was an excellent carpenter and union steward who worked at TVA and Y-12 for many years and also enjoyed...

Edward Clayton Mccoy

Edward Clayton Mccoy

Dec 30, 2023

Edward Clayton McCoy, age 98 of Lake City, passed away on December 30, 2023 at his residence. Clayton was born June 8, 1925 in Anderson County at the residence of his late parents Conda & Gussie (Foust) McCoy. The Mason Lodge and the Shriner's Organization were both big parts of his life. Clayton was a 45 year...

Otis Gene Beach

Otis Gene Beach

Dec 30, 2023

Otis Gene Beach age 68, of Beckley West Virginia formerly of Lake City passed away on December 30, 2023 at the Bowers Hospice House in West Virginia. Otis was born in Lake City on January 9, 1955 to the late John Gordon Beach and Martha V. Massengill. Otis was of the Baptist faith and a member of Long Field...

Johnny Ray Jenkins

Johnny Ray Jenkins

Dec 29, 2023

Johnny Ray Jenkins of Andersonville, TN, was born on December 30, 1963, and passed December 28, 2023. John journeyed across life's final bridge to a land of no pain, no worries, and a forever life of peacefulness. He leaves behind his daughter, Ashleigh Jenkins; father, Ray Jenkins; mother, Janice Jenkins; and three brothers, Jeff Jenkins, Shane Bedsole, and Shawn...

Luther Byrge

Luther Byrge

Dec 26, 2023

Luther Bryge age 85, of Clinton, Tennessee passed away on December 26, 2023. He was born on June 11, 1938 in Beech Fork. In addition to his parents, Luther is preceded in death by his parents his sister, Martha Buriss, Frankie Byrge, and sons, Billy Ray Bryge and David Lee Byrge. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and...

Patricia Ann (Wilson)  Rogers

Patricia Ann (Wilson) Rogers

Dec 26, 2023

Patricia Ann Wilson Rogers age 79, of Caryville, Tennessee passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023. She was born on January 8, 1944 in Caryville to her parents Carlie and Flora Mae Ward Wilson.  She was a member of Little Cove Creek Baptist Church in Caryville. In addition to her parents, Patricia is preceded in death by her brother:...

Anita M Woodward

Anita M Woodward

Dec 21, 2023

Anita M. Woodward, age 83 or Caryville, Tennessee passed away on December 21, 2023 at her residence. Anita was born May 4, 1940 in Massachusetts to the late Edward Wells and Aurora Ovellette. She enjoyed making jewelry, spending time with her family, and singing at church.  She was a member of Guiding Star Baptist Church. Anita loved her church....

Mary Lynn Herrell

Mary Lynn Herrell

Dec 19, 2023

Mary Lynn Herrell age 84 passed away peacefully on December 19, 2023.  Mary was a member of Bishopville Baptist Church and attended there for over 75 years.  She loved everyone, and had a special bond with her twin sister, Martha Stingfield.  Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Herschel (Jimbo) Herrell, son, Terry Herell, daughter-in-law, Vicki...

Houston Mayson Duncan

Houston Mayson Duncan

Dec 17, 2023

Houston Mayson Duncan age 79, of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on December 17, 2023 at the UT Medical Center of Knoxville. He was born in Briceville, Tennessee on August 28, 1944 to the late Melvin Duncan and Martha Harness. He was a welder for Y-12 and he loved animals, woodworking, and an avid football fan. Houston is...

Estelle Anderson

Estelle Anderson

Dec 16, 2023

Estelle Anderson, age 88 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on December 16, 2023 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Estelle was born February 12, 1935 in Campbell County, Tennessee to the late General Jackson Anderson and Ellen Lovely Anderson. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Earl, Estel, Edward, Elmo, and Amos Sr., sisters:...

Wanda Sue Smith Miller

Wanda Sue Smith Miller

Dec 12, 2023

Wanda Sue Smith Miller, age 81, of Lake City, TN went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Wanda was born in Campbell County to her parents Claude Smith and Ruth McGhee Smith. Wanda is preceded in death by her parents, infant son Gregory Dale Miller, sisters Mona Hatmaker,...

Jennifer Lin Boody

Jennifer Lin Boody

Dec 10, 2023

It was a cold, crisp night when her spirit took flight. Forever released from its confining earthly vessel never to be told she “couldn't” anymore.

Jennifer Lin Boody, 53, left us behind on Sunday, December 10, 2023. Our baby sister is once again in her mother's arms.

She was preceded in death by her mother,...

Beulah (Phillips)  Gray

Beulah (Phillips) Gray

Dec 9, 2023

Beulah (Phillips) Gray, age 84, of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Dec. 9, 2023.  She was born on April 16, 1939, in Lake City, Tennessee, the youngest child of the late Rev. and Mrs. Lemuel Phillips. She left East Tennessee in the mid-1960s to build a life in Detroit, Michigan. She met and married Gordon “Scotty” Gray and...

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