Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rocky Top & Anderson County, TN.

Billy Joe Melton

Billy Joe Melton

Apr 7, 2013

Billy Joe Melton age 73 of Lake City, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2013 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Born: 1939, October 19 He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and a retired coalminer. Preceded in death by: parents, Alvis and Litha Duncan Melton Children: Dolly Louise and William Leroy (Flip) Melton Grandchild: Dustin...

Ailine Ward Adkins

Ailine Ward Adkins

Apr 6, 2013

Ailene Ward Adkins age 64 of Heiskell, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013 at the North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell. She was born on April 26, 1948 in Anderson County to the late John D. and Rosa Ann Kennedy Marlow. Ailene was a member of Shultz Hollow Baptist Church. She enjoyed working with flowers, gospel music, attending gospel singings,...

Gary Seiber

Gary Seiber

Apr 4, 2013

Gary Cooper Seiber age 59 of Lake City, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013 at his residence. He was born on June 1, 1953 in Texas to the late J.L. and Virginia Stryon Seiber. Gary attended East LaFollette Baptist Church. He was a US Army veteran, enjoyed hunting and fishing, and spending time with family and friends, especially his grandkids....

Larry Duane Potter

Larry Duane Potter

Apr 2, 2013

Larry Duane Potter age 55 of Clinton, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born on November 19, 1957 in Ohio to the late Rev. Leaton and Margaret Hamilton Potter. Larry was a Christian and loved to listen to gospel singing and preaching. In addition to his parents, Larry is preceded...

Betty Jo Lett

Betty Jo Lett

Apr 2, 2013

Betty Jo Lett age 81, of Clinton, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Beech Tree Manor in Jellico. She was born on January 1, 1932 in Anderson County to the late Joe Carl Disney and Dovie York. Betty was a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Clinton. In addition to her parents, Betty is preceded in death by...

Robert Arvil Arthur

Robert Arvil Arthur

Apr 1, 2013

Robert Arvil Arthur, Sr., age 87 of Clinton, passed away Monday, April 1, 2013 at the Summit View of Lake City. He was born on January 15, 1926 in Clinton to the late John Elmer and Edna Lea Overton Arthur. Mr. Arthur served in the US Navy in the Philippines on the USS Idaho during WWII. He retired from Tennessee...

Pauline (Bray)  Wicks

Pauline (Bray) Wicks

Mar 27, 2013

Pauline Bray Wicks age 66 of Heiskell, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was born in Devonia, Tennessee to the late Willis and Elsie Phillips Bray. She was a member of Island Home Baptist Church in Norris. Pauline enjoyed camping, and spending time with her family and friends, especially her grand...

Kathryn Wagner

Kathryn Wagner

Mar 14, 2013

Kathryn Parks Wagner, PHD went to heaven at Turkey Creek Medical Center on Thursday, March 14, 2013 after some years of poor health. She obtained her PHD from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 1987. She initially worked for Ridgeview Hospital before entering private practice in Oak Ridge and Lafollette. She is survived by her husband Harry, and her son...

Reva Mccoy

Reva Mccoy

Mar 13, 2013

Reva Mae McCoy, age 84 of Lake City, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was born in Vaughn, WV on May 1, 1928 to the late Roma and Daisy Dillard Truman. Reva was a member of Fraterville Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, and reading. In addition to her parents, Reva...

Ferman Ray Haire

Ferman Ray Haire

Mar 13, 2013

Ferman "Bud" Ray Haire, 72 of Claxton, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born on February 19, 1941, to the late Vernon and Beulah Haire in Bryson City, NC. He was a member of the Shephard's Chapel. He worked at Ryder's Truck Rental as a diesel mechanic for 20 years....

Mary Offia Seiber

Mary Offia Seiber

Mar 13, 2013

Mary Offia Seiber, age 92 of LaFollette, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the North Regional Medical Center of Knoxville. She was born in the New River Community on July 24, 1920 to the late William and Annie Jones Phillips. She was a member of the Free Communion Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting, cooking, and spending time with family...

Una Hatmaker Luallen

Una Hatmaker Luallen

Mar 11, 2013

Una Hatmaker Luallen age 89 of Clinton, passed away Monday, March 11, 2013 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was born in the Oak Grove Community of Campbell County to the late Carden and Nevada Hatmaker. She was a member of Willowbrook Baptist Church in Lake City. Una enjoyed working with flowers, decorating her church and home....

Mary Elizabeth "Lib" (Cowden)  Wilson

Mary Elizabeth "Lib" (Cowden) Wilson

Mar 9, 2013

Mary Elizabeth "Lib" Wilson, age 92 of Lake City, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was born August 12, 1920 in Knox County to the late Granville Toliver and Estes Dora Long Cowden. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. She enjoyed flowers, watching golf and cooking on TV...

Bettie Joe Whitaker

Bettie Joe Whitaker

Mar 1, 2013

Bettie Joe Whitaker, age 73 of Lake City, passed away Friday, March 1, 2013 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was born July 21, 1939 in Lake City to the late Raymond Blanche and Viola Stella Ward Foust. Bettie was a member of Shultz Hollow Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, sewing, and knitting. Survivors Husband Charles E. Whitaker...

Christine (Parker)  Richards

Christine (Parker) Richards

Feb 24, 2013

Christine Parker Richards age 86, of Lake City, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at the Tennova Residential Hospice in Knoxville. She was born March 3, 1926 in Campbell County to the late John R. and Birdie Hutson Parker. Christine was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lake City. She enjoyed working in her yard and flowers....

Hazel Leola (Hammons)  Houck

Hazel Leola (Hammons) Houck

Feb 23, 2013

Hazel Leola Houck, age 82 of Lake City, went home suddenly to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at her residence. She was born May 19, 1930 in Anderson County to the late Millard and Dovey Pratt Hammons. Hazel was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, feeding people, and spending time with...

John L Wilson

John L Wilson

Feb 20, 2013

John L. Wilson, age 87, of Clinton, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. John was born February 4, 1926 in Anderson County, TN to the late Joe A. and Eliza Mayes Wilson. He served as a United States Air Force Veteran during WWII. John was a member of the Valley View...

Jerry David Lisenbee

Jerry David Lisenbee

Feb 15, 2013

Jerry David Lisenbee, age 66, of Clinton, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2013 at his brothers home in Oliver Springs. Jerry was born January 28, 1947 in Lake City, Tn. to the late Kelly and Maude Carroll Lisenbee. He was a member of the Cedar Creek Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, reading, and spending time with his family and...

Elsie Jackie (Berry)  Clowers

Elsie Jackie (Berry) Clowers

Feb 7, 2013

Elsie Jackie Clowers, age 89 of Lake City, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at the Summit View Health Care Center of Lake City. She was born May 9, 1923 in Roane County to the late Arthur and Molly Warick Berry. She was a member of the Fratersville Baptist Church. Elsie enjoyed being around her grandkids and she also...

William Barton "Barton" Chapman

William Barton "Barton" Chapman

Feb 6, 2013

William Barton Chapman, age 95 of Clinton, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at the Golden Living (Windwood) Center in Clinton. He was born on October 19, 1917 in Campbell County, TN to the late Barton Elmer and Molly Adkins Chapman .Barton was a veteran of the United States Army and Air Force. He was a member of the...

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