Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rocky Top & Anderson County, TN.

Calvin Lee Daugherty

Calvin Lee Daugherty

May 3, 2013

Calvin Lee Daugherty, age 60 of New River, TN passed away suddenly while cutting trees on Friday, May 3, 2013. He was born September 9, 1952 in Stainsville, TN. Calvin was a Baptist. He worked in the coal mines in his earlier years and then as a timber cutter for the rest of his life. Calvin enjoyed fishing, hunting, ginsening,...

John Edgar "Johnny" Nelson

John Edgar "Johnny" Nelson

May 2, 2013

John Edgar "Johnny" Nelson, age 72, of Lake City, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born on September 2, 1940 in Lake City, Tennessee to the late Alvis and Cleo Ridenour Nelson. Johnny was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church of Jacksboro. Johnny enjoyed nature and being outdoors. In addition...

Rebecca Sutton

Rebecca Sutton

Apr 28, 2013

Rebecca Sutton, age 34, of Lake City, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at the North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell. She was born on May 19, 1978 in Anderson County, Tennessee. Becky was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church. She liked to spend her time painting, sewing, making arts, crafts, and decorating. Becky also enjoyed spending her...

Launia Jean "Toony" Byrge

Launia Jean "Toony" Byrge

Apr 21, 2013

Launia Jean "Toony" Byrge, age 61, of Lake City, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Toony was born on December 13, 1951 in Lake City, Tennessee, to the late Ernest Lee and Trula Hammons Patterson. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and was also a member of the First Baptist Church...

Corene "Powers" Davis

Corene "Powers" Davis

Apr 11, 2013

Corene Powers Davis age 71, of Clinton, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at her residence. Corene was born on May 16, 1941 in Anderson County to the late Caleb and Minnie Foust Powers. She was a member of Solway Baptist Church. Corene enjoyed gardening, taking care of people, and spending time with her family and friends, especially her...

Roy Rogers Summerfield

Roy Rogers Summerfield

Apr 10, 2013

Roy Rogers Summerfield, also known as "Chief" or "Pete," age 69, of Fraterville, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Chief was born on August 31, 1943 in Jay, Oklahoma to the late Roy and Lucy McLaughlin Summerfield. He was an Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War. Chief loved: to talk, to do yard work, and to travel....

Mildred Marie Shetterly

Mildred Marie Shetterly

Apr 9, 2013

Mildred Marie Shetterly, age 87, of Lake City, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at the Summit View of Lake City. Mildred was born on April 16, 1925 in Campbell County, Tennessee, to the late Ulyssess and Dora Johnson Shetterly. She was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church in Lake City. Mildred enjoyed: cooking, coloring, and being...

Wayne Gunter

Wayne Gunter

Apr 8, 2013

Wayne Gunter, age 65 of Cumberland Village Nursing Home in Lafollette, TN died April 8, 2013. He was born March 23, 1948, to the late Arnold P. Gunter and Mae Bullman Gunter. Wayne loved God and enjoyed the fellowship of family and friends. He spent two combat tours in Vietnam, two years and two months, from 10-68 through 12-70, proudly...

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....

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