Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rocky Top & Anderson County, TN.

Lucille Draughn

Lucille Draughn

May 9, 2011

Lucille Evans Draughn, age 68 passed away Monday, May 9, 2011 at the Mercy Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Lucille was born March 1, 1943 in Campbell County, TN to the late Dave Earl and Ollie Bullock Evans. She was a member of the Lakeview Baptist Church in Caryville, TN. Lucille enjoyed sewing, crafts, drawing, walking and writing poems. She...

Van Daugherty

Van Daugherty

May 4, 2011

Van Rodford Daugherty, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on May 4, 2011 in Clinton, Tn. Van was born September 4, 1950 in Anderson County, Tn.to the late Vernon and Kathleen Daugherty. He lived most of his life in Toledo, Ohio, then moved to Lake City, Tennessee in 1990. He was a graduate of Woodward High School. Van enjoyed fishing bingo,...

Edna Duncan

Edna Duncan

May 4, 2011

Edna Beach Duncan, age 94, of Lake City, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at her residence. Edna was born on October 21, 1916 in Anderson County, TN to the late William Henry and Rosie Jane Foust Beach. She was a member of the Main Street Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting and sewing. Edna worked for 30 years at the...

Ryland Jackson Allison

Ryland Jackson Allison

May 1, 2011

On Sunday, May 1, 2011 Jesus wrapped his arms around Ryland Jackson Allison 17 days old at the Children's Hospital in Knoxville, TN. He was born April 14, 2011 in Knox County TN. Ryland is preceded in death by his grandparents, Jess and Dovie Bunch and Hannah Reighns. Survivors: Parents Michael & Jessica Allison Clinton Brothers Michael Allison , Jr....

Harry Winfred Sparks

Harry Winfred Sparks

Apr 12, 2011

Harry Winfred Sparks, age 73 of Briceville, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2011, while surrounded by family and friends as God's angels carried him to his heavenly home. He was born October 20, 1937, as the ninth child to the late Sadie Ellen Hill Sparks and Harlan Lee Sparks. Also preceded in death by brothers, Jess and Frank Sparks, sisters,...

Von Mccoy

Von Mccoy

Apr 7, 2011

Von McCoy, age 87, of Lake City, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2011 at his residence. Von was born February 15, 1924 in Anderson County, Tn. to the late Condy and Gussie Foust McCoy. He enjoyed living on his farm, fishing, gardening, and spending time with family and friends. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Tammy McCoy, first...

Allen Joe Ward

Allen Joe Ward

Mar 17, 2011

Allen Joe Ward, age 40,of Lake City, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2011 at his home. Allen was born February 23, 1971 in Campbell County, Tn. He enjoyed ginsenging and watching football. He was of the Baptist Faith. He is preceded in death by his father, Glenn Ray Ward. Survivors: Mother Edith Ward Lafollette Daughter Kaylee Hope Ward Maryville Brothers...

Sidney Leland Stepp

Sidney Leland Stepp

Mar 16, 2011

Sidney Leland Stepp, a long-time resident of Clinton, Tennessee, died Wednesday the 16th of March at UT Medical Center due to complications from cirrhosis of the liver. Sidney was born May 25, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri to Marion Francis Miller Stepp and Wilford Shelton Stepp. With his brother Steve Stepp, he grew up and attended high school and became...

Stephen Randall Mccoy

Stephen Randall Mccoy

Mar 8, 2011

Stephen "Steve" McCoy: age 54, of Lake City, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born November 24, 1956 in Anderson County, TN. He was a veteran of the US Army. Steve was member of the Beech Grove Baptist Church where he served as a...

James L. King

James L. King

Mar 8, 2011

James L. King, age 63, of Clinton, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born December 22, 1947 in Pennsylvania to the late Carl W. and Margaret F. King. James is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Jean Benson, brothers, Bill and Buck King....

Robert Eric Riffey

Robert Eric Riffey

Mar 8, 2011

Robert Eric Riffey, age 42, of Lake City, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born August 1, 1968 in Baltimore, MD to the late Robert Ernest and Wanda Lee Bunch Riffey. Eric loved hunting, fishing, four-wheeling and volunteering at the Ridgewood Volunteer Fire Department. He is preceded in death...

Virginia Glen (Whaley)  Turner

Virginia Glen (Whaley) Turner

Mar 4, 2011

Virginia Glen "Bird" (Whaley) Turner, age 90 of Chillicothe, OH died 10:25 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2011 at the Chill Rehab and Nursing Center, Chillicothe, OH. She was born March 11, 1920 in Vasper, TN the daughter of the late William Whaley and Bell (Severs) Whaley. On April 6, 1957 she was united in marriage to Harrison Virgil Turner, who...

Elmer "Dump" Fifer

Elmer "Dump" Fifer

Feb 27, 2011

Hatmaker Funeral Home 503 S. Main Street Lake City, TN 37769 (865)426-2158 Elmer "Dump" Fifer, age 65 of Briceville, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2011 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born on October 9, 1945 in Harlan Kentucky to the late Leonard and Winnie Gray Fifer. Elmer loved gardening, walking in the mountains, and spending...

Billy Curtis Reynolds

Billy Curtis Reynolds

Feb 26, 2011

Billy Curtis Reynolds, age 67, of the Beech Grove Community in Lake City, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center North. Billy was born November 17,1943 in Anderson County, Tn. to the late Buster and Nellie Mae Isabell Reynolds. He was a member of the Westside Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting ginseng, and sitting on the...

Elma Ernestine Cox

Elma Ernestine Cox

Feb 25, 2011

Ernestine Cox, age 85, of Lake City, passed away Friday, February 25, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center of Campbell County. She was born July 26, 1925 in Anderson County, Tn. to the late Andrew and Nora Cox Andrews. She was a member of the Longfield Baptist Church. Ernestine enjoyed crafts, and spending time with family and friends. In addition to...

Linda Sue (Stewart)  Byrge

Linda Sue (Stewart) Byrge

Feb 25, 2011

Linda Sue Byrge, age 65, of Clinton, passed away Friday, February 25, 2011 at her home. Linda was born September 22, 1945 in Clearwater, Florida to the late Wesley Joseph and Icey Bell Wright Stewart. She was a member of the Mountain View Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing with her computer, quilting, gardening, fishing, and spending time with family and...

Sarah Louise (Blackwell)  Melton

Sarah Louise (Blackwell) Melton

Feb 22, 2011

Sarah Louise Blackwell Melton, age 86, of Caryville, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at Mercy Hospice of Knoxville. Louise was born in Draper, Kentucky to the late William Ben and Mary Elizabeth Hill Blackwell. She was a member of the Cherry Bottom Baptist Church of Lake City. She enjoyed quilting, gardening flowers, and cooking. In addition to her parents,...

Lawrence Miles

Lawrence Miles

Feb 19, 2011

Lawrence Miles, age 79 of the Oak Grove Community in Lake City, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center of Campbell County. He was born April 10, 1931 in Anderson County to the late Frank and Fannie Alford Miles. Lawrence was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed farming, traveling, taking his dogs for a ride, and spending...

Marie "Prudie" Hilker

Marie "Prudie" Hilker

Feb 17, 2011

Marie Hilker, age 89 of the Beech Grove Community in Lake City passed away Thursday, February 17, 2011 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was born March 6, 1921 in Anderson County, Tn. to the late William and Maggie Massengill Sprankles. She was a member of the Beech Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed flowers, her dogs, and...

Martha Geraldine "Jerry" (Sutton)  Craig

Martha Geraldine "Jerry" (Sutton) Craig

Feb 14, 2011

Martha Geraldine "Jerry" Craig, age 95 of Lake City, passed away Monday, February 14, 2011 at Summit View of Lake City. She was born November 5, 1915 in Kentucky to the late Clarence and Martha Smith Sutton. Geraldine was a member of the Fratersville Baptist Church and enjoyed reading, sewing, and spending time with family and friends. In addition to...