All Obituaries

Lake City- Loyd G. Sprankle (Bud), age 81, of Lake City, TN went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 13, 2019. He was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church and was retired from the United States Air Force. He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and dog Kiwi. He also enjoyed building and repairing things for his family. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Proceeded in death by parents Otis and Maggie Sprankle, brother Bill, and sisters Mamie, Lassie, and...

Teresa Gail Phillips, age 54, of Oliver Springs, Tennessee, passed away on July 12, 2019 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. She was born on November 18, 1964 in Anderson County, Tennessee. Teresa attended Covenant Life Church.  She enjoyed flowers, collecting, cleaning, camping and spending time with family and friends.  Teresa is preceded in death by her father, Virgil...

Phyllis Eileen Kennedy, age 77 of Jacksboro, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at the Tennova Health and Rehab Center of LaFollette. Phyllis was born in Lynn, Indiana to the late Richard and Marjorie Cheemans Manning on June 7, 1942. She worked for Alcoa in Richmond, Indiana for many years. Phyllis enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. She was a devoted wife of 60 years and a loving mother. In addition to her parents, Phyllis is preceded in death by...

Shirley Ruth Wilson, age 70 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at her residence. Shirley was born January 24, 1949 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Leonard and Helen Jackson McCoy. She was a member of Clinch River Baptist Church. She loved Gatlinburg, shopping, and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, Shirley is preceded in death by her brothers: David and Danny McCoy. Survivors: Son   Tony Hembree of Lake City Daughter In...

Linda Faye King, age 75 of Lake City, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Linda was born June 3, 1944 in Lake City, Tennessee to the late Ed Disney and Reba Strong Disney. Linda was a faithful lifelong member of Island Ford Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, reading her Bible, serving her church in Bible school and communion preparation, and watching her grandson play ball. She had a quite strength. a beautiful smile. and  a...

Paul Wilson, age 76 of Lake City, TN went to be with our Lord and Saviour on Friday, June 28, 2019. Paul passed away peacefully at his home, with his wife and daughter by his side. Paul was born April 2, 1943 to the late Mitchell Mike and Verdie Duncan Wilson. He was of the Baptist Faith and was a member of the Briceville First Baptist Church. Paul loved to attend singings, church and all the children. He looked forward to seeing them at every church service. In his spare time, he enjoyed...

  Mark Wayne Tackett, age 58, of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away on June 23, 2019 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, TN. Mark was born on February 9, 1961 in Anderson County, TN. He was a member of the Longfield Baptist Church in Lake City. Mark loved guns, spending time with his grandkids.  He was known for always being happy and family oriented. He was a loving father and grandfather. Mark enjoyed being a Deputy for the Anderson County Sheriffs Department.  He...

Charles Lee Goins, age 75, of Stockbridge, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2019 at his residence. Charles was born on January 11, 1944 at Cobb Hollow in Lake City, Tennessee to the late Walter “Red” Goins and Verlie Hatmaker. He was of Baptist faith and a member of Salem Baptist Church in Stockbridge, Georgia. Prior to moving to Georgia to be nearer to his sons, Charles and his wife resided in the Anderson County area and he was a member of Main Street Baptist Church...

Larry Hubert Liles, age 70, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on June 16, 2019 at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Larry was born on October 22, 1948 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Noble and Madge Phillips Liles. He was a member of the Clear Branch Baptist Church. Larry was the first client of the Emory Valley Center and the first student at Daniel Arthur Rehab of Anderson County.  He was not expected to live two hours after birth but celebrated his 70th birthday...

Kermit Gerald Byrd, age 91, of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2019 at his residence. Kermit was born on December 25, 1927 in Scott County, Tennessee to the late Mark and Lydia Sharp Byrd. He was of the Baptist faith, and a member of Main Street Baptist Church. He loved gardening, a jack of all trades, was a hard worker and loved to spend time with his family. In addition to his parents, Kermit is preceded in death by his wife Louise Byrd, brother Donovan...