Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rocky Top & Anderson County, TN.
Jerry Lynn Patterson
Oct 7, 2025
Jerry Lynn Patterson
Sweetwater, TN — May 17, 1955 – October 7, 2025
Jerry Lynn Patterson of Sweetwater, Tennessee, passed away at home on October 7, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him most.
Born May 17, 1955, Jerry lived a full, hardworking life built around family, friendship, and simple joys. He is survived by his three daughters, Jerline Letsinger (Greg) of Bradley...
Taylor LeeAnn Bales
Oct 1, 2025
Taylor LeeAnn Bales, age 25, of Powell, Tennessee passed away on October 1, 2025 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Taylor was born October 7, 1999 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Harold Bales and Brandy LeeAnn Daniel Rhea. Taylor was a sales associate for JC Penny's. She loved her baby boy and he was her entire life. She loved...
Ray Thompson
Sep 29, 2025
Ray Thompson born July 4, 1943 passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on Monday, September 29, 2025. He was the son to the late Charlie and Tressie Thompson. Ray is preceded in death by his wife Carol Thompson and sisters Lucille Smiddy, Charlene Bunch and Carolyn Massengill. Ray has one living sister Stella Stephens and husband Sam Stephens,...
Sandra Sue Hatmaker Cox
Sep 29, 2025
Sandra Sue Hatmaker Cox, age 84, of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on September 29, 2025 at her residence. She was born on September 8, 1941 to the late Orn Hatmaker and Aubrey Jones. Sue was of the Baptist Faith and a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church. She loved gardening, shopping, her church and her family. She is preceded...
Eleanor McCartt
Sep 26, 2025
Eleanor "Irene" McCartt, age 93 of Clinton, Tennessee passed away on September 26, 2025 at the Norris Health and Rehab in Andersonville. Irene was born in Coal Creek, Tennessee to the late Walter and Bertha Isabell Lindsay on May 20, 1932. She worked for 25 years as a cashier for KMART and 28 years at Walmart. She was an Evangelical...
Jarica Mae Johnson
Sep 26, 2025
Jarica Mae Province Johnson, age 79, of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at Cumberland Village Nursing Home in LaFollette, Tennessee. Born on June 1, 1946, in Lake City TN, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Edna Province. Jarica was of the Baptist faith and member of Beach Grove Baptist Church. She worked many years caring for...
Lois Beatrice Downey
Sep 25, 2025
Lois Beatrice Downey, age 66 of Clinton, Tennessee passed away on September 25, 2025. She was born April 9, 1959 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Lois is survived by her husband, Brian Downey.
At this time no services are scheduled for Mrs. Downey.
Sawyer Culver
Sep 24, 2025
Sawyer Culver, one day old, went to be with the Lord on September 24, 2025 at the East Tennessee Children's Hospital in Knoxville. Sawyer was born on September 23, 2025 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to his loving parents, Cody and Kysha Culver.
Sawyer is survived by
Parents Cody and Kysha Culver
Siiblings Stetson Culver, Jaidyn Pebley, and Katalyna Shumaker
Grandparents Robbie Culver,...
Vicky Lynn (Estep) Davis
Sep 23, 2025
Vicky Lynn (Estep) Davis, daughter born to Cecil & Beverly Estep on June 19, 1953 in Peru, Indiana, passed on September 23, 2025 at NHC HealthCare Chattanooga. She loved working and meeting new friends that became family. Her family meant the world to her. This December 4, she would celebrate with Charles their 53rd wedding anniversary. Vicky had a kind-tendered...
Jo Ann Nelson
Sep 22, 2025
Jo Ann Nelson, age 83 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on September 22, 2025 at her residence. Jo Ann was born in Turtletown, Tennessee to the late Woodrow "Woody" Disney and Ruby Harmon Disney on July 28, 1942. She was a member of Island Ford Baptist Church and loved working on the farm and working outside, crafts, and woodworking....
Carl Duncan
Sep 20, 2025
Carl Edward Lee Duncan passed on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at around 10:36 pm, very tragically and unexpectedly, during a motorcycle accident.
Carl Duncan was a beloved father of three beautiful children. He will be remembered by his oldest daughter, Mallory Duncan, his only son, Alexander Duncan, his baby girl, Sadie Duncan, and her Mother Koma Goodman.
He will be forever cherished...
Phyllis Ann Ballard
Sep 19, 2025
Phyllis Ann Ballard, age 70 of Lake City, passed away on September 19, 2025 at her residence. Phyllis was born June 1, 1955 in Garrison, Kentucky. She was a member of New Beginning Baptist Church. She loved spending time with family, stuffed animals, going to the Grist Mill in Norris and JC Park in Clinton, and listening to gospel music....
Maggie Cook Wilson
Sep 12, 2025
Maggie Cook Wilson, age 63 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on September 12, 2025 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Maggie was born November 1, 1961 to the late Alanzo Cook and Laura Cook. Maggie was of the Christian Faith and attended Mountain View Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her family, cooking, watching movies, listening...
Minnie Bell Byrge
Sep 4, 2025
It is with profound sadness and rejoicing that we announce the passing of Minnie Belle Byrge, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who entered into eternity with her Lord and Savior at her daughter’s home on September 4, 2025. Her life was a testament to unwavering faith, boundless love for her family, and selfless service.
Minnie...
Alice Katherine Peterson
Aug 26, 2025
Alice Katherine Peterson, age 75 of Clinton, Tennessee passed away on August 26, 2025 at her residence. Alice was born in Trenton, Michigan on September 12, 1949 to the late Thomas and Viola Sigler.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, September 12, 2025 at 10:00am at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Andersonville with Father Dennis Kress and Deacon...
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...
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