Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rocky Top & Anderson County, TN.

Jerry West

Jerry West

Jul 15, 2011

Jerry West, age 44 of Lake City, passed away Friday, July 15, 2011 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born October 14, 1966 in Cleveland, OH to the late Virdeth and Ruby Wilson West. Jerry was a member of Trinity Freewill Baptist Church in Cleveland, OH. He enjoyed watching T.V., loved his dog, and spending time with...

Flossie Lovania (Martin)  Hunley

Flossie Lovania (Martin) Hunley

Jul 15, 2011

Flossie Martin Hunley, age 95 of Lake City, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 15, 2011 at her residence. She was born March 1, 1916 to the late Al Prince and Idella Cook Martin. Flossie was the oldest member of the Longfield Baptist Church, where she was a devoted Christian and served as Sunday...

Ronnie Lee Douglas

Ronnie Lee Douglas

Jul 10, 2011

Ronnie Lee Douglas, age 68 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2011 at UT Medical Center. He was born January 30, 1943 in Jellico, TN to the late James Howard Sr. and Joy Marie Smith Douglas. Ronnie was a Army veteran, loved fishing, and spending time with family and friends. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in...

Graylon (Abbott)  Lamb

Graylon (Abbott) Lamb

Jul 7, 2011

Graylon Abbott Lamb slipped softly into the arms of God on July 7, 2011 at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County, while surrounded by her loving children. Her used body has now been replaced by a perfect body from God. Graylon was born in Campbell County to Joe E. and Maude Lowe Abbott, the third of five daughters and...

James Edward "Jim" Elliott

James Edward "Jim" Elliott

Jul 4, 2011

James "Jim" Edward Elliott, 58, of Lake City, Tennessee left to be with his Lord, Jesus Christ, early July 4, 2011. Jim was born April 5, 1953 to George and Ima Jean Elliott in Lake City, Tennessee. He graduated from Lake City High School in 1971, marrying his high school sweetheart, Connie Sharp Elliott in February 1972. Jim celebrated the...

Opal Jewel (Rutherford)  Collins

Opal Jewel (Rutherford) Collins

Jul 2, 2011

Opal Jewel Rutherford Collins, age 85 of Knoxville passed away Saturday, July 2, 2011 at her residence. She was born December 12, 1925 in Briceville, TN to the late Harrison and Mary Richards Rutherford. Opal was a member of the Briceville Church of God. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, crafts, canning, and spending time with family and friends. In addition to...

Twila Lucille (Hawkins)  Martin

Twila Lucille (Hawkins) Martin

Jun 30, 2011

Twila Lucille Hawkins Martin, age 74 of Lake City, passed away on June 30, 2011. Twila was born on November 3, 1936 to the late Millard and Pauline Bolton Hatmaker. She was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church. She loved her family very much and also loved to cook. Twila is preceded in death by: her husband "Pretty Boy...

Ellen Parks

Ellen Parks

Jun 28, 2011

Ellen Parks, age 98 of Laurel Grove was born November 1, 1912 and died at her home on Tuesday, June 28, 2011. Ellen was the oldest member of her community and her church, Laurel Grove Missionary Baptist since 1925. She loved her church and served as clerk for over 53 years and as Sunday School teacher and janitor. She loved...

James Edward Housley Sr

James Edward Housley Sr

Jun 26, 2011

Hatmaker Funeral Home 503 S. Main Street Lake City, TN 37769 (865)426-2158 James Edward Housley Sr., age 82 of Briceville, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2011 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. James was an Army veteran who served in the Korean War. He was a member of Fratersville Baptist Church. James enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, and spending...

Randy Gene Maiden

Randy Gene Maiden

Jun 24, 2011

Randy Gene Maiden, born on November 4, 1954, passed on June 24, 2011. Following cancer treatments and declining health; Randy, with his family at his bedside, parted this life and went into the arms of Jesus. He was loved by all who knew him. Randy leaves two daughters: Kari Cole and mother Nancy Bayless, Kaylie Hall and mother Kelly Hall,...

Mary Ward

Mary Ward

Jun 23, 2011

Mary V. Ward, age 65 went to be with The Lord on Thursday, June 23, 2011. She was born January 1, 1946 to the late Jessie and Everee Burress McKamey. Mary was a member of the Little Cove Creek Baptist Church in Caryville, TN. She enjoyed going to yard sales and flea markets, and spending time with family and her...

James L. Beam

James L. Beam

Jun 21, 2011

Retired SSgt. James L. Beam Sr., age 69, passed away on June 21, 2011 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born on September 5, 1941 in Statesville, North Carolina to Ray C and Hattie Roe Virginia Julian Beam. He received an Honorable Discharge from the United States Army, after receiving a Purple Heart for injuries sustained in...

Monie Bean

Monie Bean

Jun 21, 2011

Monie Daugherty Bean, age 61, a resident of Lake City, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at Oak Ridge Hospital. Mrs. Bean was born on March 29, 1950, in Stainsville, TN. She lived in Lake City. Mrs. Bean was a loving mother and grandmother. She attended service at Island Home Baptist Church in Norris....

Shirley Daugherty

Shirley Daugherty

Jun 20, 2011

Shirley Ann Humphrey Daugherty, age 58 went to rejoice with her Lord on Monday, June 20, 2011. She was born March 24, 1953 to the late Elbert and Ellen Wilson Humphrey. Shirley was a long time member of the Little Cove Creek Baptist Church in Caryville, TN. She was also a long time employee of Parkway Cardiology in Oak Ridge....

Shirley Ann (Humphrey)  Daugherty

Shirley Ann (Humphrey) Daugherty

Jun 20, 2011

Shirley Ann Humphrey Daugherty, age 58 went to rejoice with her Lord on Monday, June 20, 2011. She was born March 24, 1953 to the late Elbert and Ellen Wilson Humphrey. Shirley was a long time member of the Little Cove Creek Baptist Church in Caryville, TN. She was also a long time employee of Parkway Cardiology in Oak Ridge....

George Lee Elliott

George Lee Elliott

Jun 18, 2011

George Lee "Little Freck" Elliott passed away on June 18, 2011 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. George was a retired veteran of the United States Marine Corp, and a retiree of the Chrysler Corporation. George is preceded in death by his: parents Jesse Wade and Ethel Newport Elliott, sister Shirley Jean Elliott, brother Rodney Elliott, sister-in-law Mamie...

Clara Louise Smith

Clara Louise Smith

Jun 14, 2011

Clara Louise Daugherty-Smith, age 75. The Lord took another precious mother home on June 14, 2011. Clara was born April 6, 1936 in Briceville Mountain to the late Andrew and Mossie Patterson Daugherty. She loved her old home place and visited it whenever possible. Clara was a child of the King, loved gospel music, and being with her family. The...

Khloe Nevaeh Hubbard

Khloe Nevaeh Hubbard

Jun 9, 2011

Khloe Nevaeh Hubbard, 3 months old, went to Heaven on Thursday, June 9, 2011. Survivors: Parents Eric and Kim Hubbard Lake City Brothers Ethan Michael Hubbard Nicholas Hubbard Grandparents Mike Hubbard Clinton Vanessa Hubbard Lake City Robin Vandergriff Claxton Dale Swicegood Lake City Great Grandparents Ernest and Nancy Hubbard Lake City Frank and Nevella Walker Lake City Faye Patterson Claxton...

James Charles Rutherford

James Charles Rutherford

May 29, 2011

James Charles Rutherford, age 30 passed away Sunday, May 29, 2011 at the Mercy Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. James was born May 22, 1981 in Campbell County, TN. He enjoyed working on cars and stereo equipment and also spending time with family and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Charles Allen, grandmother, Fayetta Lawson Rutherford and...

William Cecil "Bill" Bumgardner

William Cecil "Bill" Bumgardner

May 28, 2011

William 'Bill' Cecil Bumgardner, age 71 of Lake City, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2011 at his home. Bill was born August 13, 1939 in Anderson County, Tn. to the late James Henry Lee and Maxine Bunch Bumgardner. He was a member of the Shultz Hollow Baptist Church. Bill enjoyed fishing, working on lawnmowers and his dog 'Buttons' and loved...