Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rocky Top & Anderson County, TN.
Charles "Buddy" Franklin Viles
Aug 25, 2025
Charles "Buddy" Franklin Viles, age 88 of Rocky Top, Tennessee entered the presence of the Lord on August 25, 2025 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Buddy was born on March 26, 1937 in Coal Creek, Tennessee to the late Willie Tomlee Viles and Margaret Josephine Bennett Viles. Buddy worked as a skilled brick mason with a strong work...
Joseph Lewis Brown
Aug 24, 2025
Joseph Lewis Brown, age 40 of Briceville, Tennessee passed away on August 24, 2025 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center of Knoxville. Joseph was born October 27, 1984 in Knoxville, Tennessee to John L. Brown and Joan Aslinger Brown. He was of the Baptist Faith. Joseph loved to fish and hunt. Joseph is preceded in death by his brothers:...
Christopher R. Quemore
Aug 23, 2025
Christopher R. Quemore, age 75, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Chris is survived by his wife, Kathryn; his daughters, Laura (Ryan) and Kristen (Brian); and his grandchildren, Cameron and Will. He is also survived by his siblings, Jim and Chaneth. He was preceded in death by his brother, Kurt, and his parents, Bette...
Helen Boggs Taylor
Aug 21, 2025
Helen Boggs Taylor was born on December 15th, 1940 in Jefferson City, Tennessee. She departed this earth on Thursday, August 21, 2025 in Knoxville at the age of 84. Helen declared Jesus as her Lord and Savior and is enjoying heaven with Him now and for eternity.
Helen was the youngest of 4 children born to Graham Boggs and Billie (Nelson)...
Jack L. Reed
Aug 19, 2025
Jack L. Reed, age 96 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on August 19, 2025 at the Norris Health and Rehabilitation Center. Jack was born July 18, 1929 in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late John T. Reed and Mossie Landrum Reed. Jack was an Air Force Veteran who served in Korea. Jack was a member of Main Street Baptist...
Monty Ray Braden
Aug 15, 2025
Monty Ray Braden age 67, of Clinton, Tennessee passed away on August 15, 2025 at North Knoxville Medical Center. He was born on February 1, 1958 to the late Ray Braden and Wilma Shaw. Monty was of the Baptist faith and a member of Longfield Baptist Church. Monty was a member of the Coal Creek Car Club, he loved antique...
Rickey Lynn Elliott
Aug 12, 2025
Rickey Lynn Elliott
Rickey Lynn Elliott (Rick), age 75, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Maryville, TN. He was born March 17, 1950, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Knoxville, TN, and was the only child of James and Athela (Carden) Elliott. Rick was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Justin Wade Elliott. He is survived...
Linda Smith
Aug 10, 2025
Linda Smith of White Pine, TN passed away of natural causes peacefully in her sleep on August 10th, 2025. She is survived by a loving son, daughter, and husband. Linda had an infectious, and somewhat irreverent, sense of humor. She loved to laugh. Linda had an incredible green thumb and could get anything to grow. She was fond of growing...
James Lewis Sprankles
Aug 10, 2025
James "Jim" Lewis Sprankles, age 78, a resident of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Methodist Medical Center. Born on September 26, 1946, in Anderson County, Tennessee, Jim was the son of the late Otis Sprankles and the late Maggie Massengill Sprankles. A devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Jim found the upmost...
Stanley Daugherty
Jul 29, 2025
Stanley Daugherty, age 59 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on July 29, 2025 at his residence. Stanley was born on August 18, 1965 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to the late Morris Lynn Daugherty and Annette Sutton Daugherty. Stanley loved fishing and spending time outdoors. Stanley is preceded in death by his brother, Rodney, and his parents, Morris and Annette...
Alice Davis Jones
Jul 26, 2025
Alice Davis Jones age 89, of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on July 26, 2025 at her residence. She was born in Devonia, Tennessee on January 10, 1936 to the late Ferdon Andrew Davis and Rachel Byrge. Alice is preceded in death by her parents Ferdon and Rachel Byrge Davis, brother AY Davis, Tommy Davis, grandson Christopher Jones and great...
Michael Steven Knowles
Jul 19, 2025
Michael Steven Knowles, age 62, of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge surrounded by family and friends. He was born on July 8, 1963 to the late Irving L. Disbrow Jr. and Shirley Ann Knowles. Mike attended Beech Grove Missionary Baptist Church faithfully and loved his church family. He...
Nancy Ann Wilson
Jul 19, 2025
Nancy Ann Wilson, 78 of Fratersville passed away peacefully at home. Born in Lima Ohio on June 4th 1947. She loved to cook for her family on holidays and sometimes played the organ. She is survived by her husband of 60 years James E Wilson Sr, son James E Wilson Jr (Linda) of Caryville, Daughter Pamela Wilson of Clinton, Granddaughters...
Linda Henderson
Jul 18, 2025
Linda Gail (Rice) Henderson (65) born November 30th, 1959 passed away peacefully in her home on July 18th, 2025 after her 22 year journey with Multiple Sclerosis.
Through all the years Linda maintained grace and kindness towards her family and friends. Her protective and nurturing nature left her husband and children with fond memories of a loving wife and mother. She...
Kelley Michelle Collins
Jul 16, 2025
Kelley Michelle Collins, age 54, of Rockwood, Tennessee, passed away on July 16, 2025 at Signature Health Care of Rockwood, Tennessee. She was born in Indianapolis on March 20, 1971 to the late Willard Kyle Collins and Mary Elizabeth Hartzler. Kelley loved coloring and she was an amazing cook. She is preceded in death by her parents, Brother Kenny Collins...
Vicky Ray Lawson
Jul 15, 2025
Vicky R. "Vic" Lawson, age 73, of Lake City, Tennessee, formerly of the Blair community in Harriman, passed away on July 15, 2025. Vic was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Oliver Springs. He worked for BWXT - Y12 for 40 plus years as a janitor. He also worked for Mike and Bob Jones Construction of Oliver Springs,...
Teddy Lee Browning
Jul 13, 2025
Teddy Lee Browning, age 74 of Clinton, Tennessee passed away on July 13, 2025 at the North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell. Teddy was born in West Virginia on October 9, 1950 to the late Clayton Browning and Anna Santon Browning. Teddy served in the US Army. He loved playing music and singing, especially with his guitar. Teddy loved to be...
Darrell Eugene Weaver
Jul 13, 2025
Darrell Eugene Weaver age 73, of Clinton, Tennessee passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on July 13, 2025. Darrell was of the Baptist Faith and is a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by Garry Weaver, Danny Weaver, Mom Mary and father Paul Weaver. Darrell loved hunting, fishing, and loved his...
Darrell Raymond Riggs
Jul 12, 2025
Darrell Raymond Riggs age 58 of Fountain City, Tennessee, passed away on July 12, 2025 at the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center of Knoxville. He was born on December 30, 1966 to Roger Carl Riggs and Brenda Joyce Snellings Riggs. Darrell loved fishing, sports, especially the TN Vols. He loved Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior with all his...
Roger Lee Wilson Sr.
Jul 10, 2025
Roger Lee Wilson, age 71 of the Oak Grove community, passed away on July 10, 2025 at his residence. He was born on June 12, 1953 to the late Mike Wilson and Verdie Duncan Wilson. Roger was of the Baptist faith and attended Oak Grove Baptist Church. He loved to draw, play pool, mowing and picking up can, flowers, gardens,...
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