Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rocky Top & Anderson County, TN.

Margie (Goans)  Seiber

Margie (Goans) Seiber

Nov 2, 2012

Margie Goans Seiber, age 64 of Caryville, went home to the be with the Lord on Friday, November 2, 2012 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 29, 1948 in Stainsville, TN to the late Elmer Lee and Dorothy Phillips Goans. Margie was an active member of the Indian Bluff Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading,...

Jennifer Nicole "Nikki" (Robinson)  Roney

Jennifer Nicole "Nikki" (Robinson) Roney

Nov 1, 2012

Jennifer Nicole "Nikki" Roney, age 23 of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, November 01, 2012 at her residence. She was born March 9, 1989 in Knoxville. Nikki attended Old Time Gospel Church in Seymour. She enjoyed crafts, stuffed animals, and fishing. Survivors: Grandparents Jim and Corrine Robinson Knoxville Parents Melvin and Jenny Robinson Knoxville Husband William Roney Knoxville Daughter Skylar Nicole...

Vanessa (Gaylor)  Milhorn

Vanessa (Gaylor) Milhorn

Oct 30, 2012

Vanessa Gaylor Milhorn August5, 1953-October 30, 2012 On October the 30th, 2012, Vanessa lost her courageous battle with a long illness at Rockcastle Hospital and Respiratory Care Center. Vanessa was the daughter of the late Doris Paige Gaylor and late James Edward Gaylor. Vanessa attended East Tennessee State University where she received her bachelor's degree in Education. Vanessa went on...

John Thomas "Tom" Byrge

John Thomas "Tom" Byrge

Oct 30, 2012

John Thomas "Tom" Byrge, age 78 of Lake City, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born July 18, 1934 in Campbell County to the late Everette and Ruby Phillips Byrge. Tom was a Air Force veteran who served in the Korean War. He was a member of the Longfield Baptist Church....

Roy Adkins

Roy Adkins

Oct 30, 2012

Roy Barton Adkins, 86, a hero to so many, entered his heavenly home on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 surrounded by his loving family in his home in Monroe. Born January 24, 1926 in Alcoa, Tennessee, to the late Robert and Katherine (Chapman) Adkins, he brought joy and love to all who knew him. The twinkle in his eyes will be...

Cordis Gilbert Byrge

Cordis Gilbert Byrge

Oct 27, 2012

Cordis Gilbert Byrge, age 76 of Devonia, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born March 29, 1936 in Anderson County to the late Eli and Willie Marie Reynolds Byrge. Cordis attended Freewill Baptist Church. He enjoyed listening to music, working in the garden and on cars. He also enjoyed traveling with...

Virgil Ward

Virgil Ward

Oct 15, 2012

Virgil Ward, age 77 of Caryville, passed away Monday, October 15, 2012 at North Knoxville Medical Center. He was born March 10, 1935 in Anderson County to the late Haskell and Elizabeth Braden Ward. Virgil enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors, and tinkering with watches. In addition to his parents, Virgil is preceded in death by: his son, Virgil Wayne Ward,...

Margaret Hall

Margaret Hall

Oct 14, 2012

Service Details

Monday, October 15th, 2012, 3:00pm

Margaret Ann (Worthington)  Hall

Margaret Ann (Worthington) Hall

Oct 14, 2012

Margaret Ann Worthington Hall, of Lebanon, Tennessee passed away on October 14, 2012 at Quality Care Health Center Nursing Home after battling dementia for several years. She was born in Anderson County on November 9, 1932 to the late Robert and Anna Foster. Margaret lived all but a couple years of her life as a proud Tennessean. She was a...

Jay "J.C." Lively

Jay "J.C." Lively

Oct 12, 2012

Jay "J.C." Lively, age 49 of Lake City, passed away Friday, October 12, 2012 at North Knoxville Medical Center. He was born June 4, 1963 in Anderson County. J.C. attended the Church of God Mountain Assembly. He enjoyed fishing, scrapping, Tennessee football, and spending time with family and friends especially his grandson, Drake. Survivors Wife Kathy Lively Lake City Father...

Mary Lindsay

Mary Lindsay

Oct 3, 2012

Mary Lindsay, age 73 of Clinton, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at the Norris Health and Rehab Center. She was born in Briceville, TN on May 25, 1939 to the late Flem and Dora Wilson Phillips. Mary was a member of the Island Ford Baptist Church. She also enjoyed fishing, flowers, and spending time with her family and friends,...

Ronald Anderson

Ronald Anderson

Oct 2, 2012

Ronald E. Anderson began his heavenly journey on October 2, 2012 at the age of 68. He leaves behind a loving wife, Joanne Anderson. He is survived by his mother-in-law, Jean Randazzo, children: Christine Moles and husband Ralph, Cathy Toney, and husband Eric, Romald E. Anderson II and wife Tracey, Edie Marie Anderson and life partner Myke Jovee, Corey Anderson,...

Eunice Patsy Poore

Eunice Patsy Poore

Sep 30, 2012

Eunice Patsy Poore, age 64 of Caryville, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2012 at Summit View of Lake City. She was born October 7, 1947 in Bristol, Virginia to the late Warren and Eula Ford Dowell. Eunice attended Lake City Church of Christ and enjoyed flowers and spending time with family and friends. Survivors Father of her children Eddie Poore...

Thelma Tackett

Thelma Tackett

Sep 28, 2012

Thelma M. Tackett age 88, of Lake City, passed away Friday, September 28, 2012 at the Summit View Health Care Center of Lake City. Thelma was born March 15, 1924, in Stinking Creek, TN to the late Alex and Viola Meredith Lay. She was a member of the Willow Brook Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time...

Shirley J (Burress)  Pemberton

Shirley J (Burress) Pemberton

Sep 27, 2012

Shirley J. Pemberton, age 77, of Lake City, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2012 at the Briarcliff Health Care Center. Shirley was born January 27, 1935 in Anderson County, Tn. to the late Paul Elmer and Anna Brown Burress. She was a member of the Longfield Baptist Church. She enjoyed watching television and spending time with family and friends. In...

Tiffany Wood

Tiffany Wood

Sep 25, 2012

Tiffany Wood age 35 of Mascot, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at her residence. She was a member of the Clinch River Baptist Church in Lake City. Tiffany was a cook at Carden's Restaurant and loved to fish. She is preceded in death by husband, Tony Wood; mother, Brenda Harris Lowery Medford; brother, Eddie Dean Medford. Survivors: Father and...

Mary Sue Smith

Mary Sue Smith

Sep 18, 2012

Mary Sue Smith, age 72 of Lake City, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 18, 2012. She was born July 1, 1940 in Hamblen County, Tennessee to the late Clarence and Verna Ruth Haun Ketner. Mary was a member of Pine Hill Baptist Church. She loved sewing, working outside with her flowers, arts and crafts. Mary also...

Lillian Ruth (Harness)  Sharp

Lillian Ruth (Harness) Sharp

Sep 17, 2012

Lillian Ruth Harness Sharp, age 86 of Clinton, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 17, 2012. She was born October 18, 1925 in Harlan County, Kentucky to the late James Earl and Ester Sharp Harness. Lillian was a member of Mountain View Missionary Baptist Church. She loved fishing, going to yard sales, and spending time with her...

Nancy Higdon

Nancy Higdon

Sep 13, 2012

Nancy Higdon, age 67 of Clinton, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2012. She was born on October 2, 1944 in New River to the late John and Angeline Carroll Davis. Nancy attended Fratersville Baptist Church and enjoyed being on the internet and facebook. She also enjoyed sitting on the porch, and visiting with her family and friends. Her grandchildren...

Martha Rose Mcghee

Martha Rose Mcghee

Sep 13, 2012

Martha Rose Smith McGhee, age 33 of Caryville, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2012. She was born September 17, 1978 in Knox County to the late Louis and Bonnie Isabell Smith. She loved her dog and spending time with family and friends. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by; Brothers, Buddy and Bobby Smith, Dewayne Isabell...