Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rocky Top & Anderson County, TN.
Lula Ann Cousins
Nov 18, 2025
Lula Ann Poore Cousins (Sally)
Born August 30, 1949 to Annie Robbins. 76 years old of Briceville, Tennessee sadly passed away on November 18, 2025 at the Norris health and rehabilitation center. She is preceded in death by her parents, husbands Benny Poore and Ken Cousins and sisters Mary Carden and Linda Huckaby. She is survived by
Daughters Deenise Mancini &...
Juden Eugene Neland
Nov 17, 2025
Juden Eugene Neland age 55, of Jacksboro, Tennessee passed away on November 17, 2025, at the Rocky Top Care Center in Lake City. He was born on August 25, 1970, to that late Bernard Earl Neland and Patsy Poore. Juden loved anything outdoors, motorcycles and his kids. Juden is preceded in death by his parents, Wife Marsha Neland, Stepfather Tim...
Pamela Bunch
Nov 16, 2025
Pamela D. Bunch, age 58 of Clinton, TN passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025 at UT Medical Center. Pam was born on December 21, 1966 in Oak Ridge, TN to the late Bailey and Dicie Bunch. She was preceded in death by her father, Bailey Ray Bunch, mother Dicie Mae Bunch, sister Sherry Acuff, and long-time companions Mike Ray and...
John H. Griffith
Nov 15, 2025
John H. Griffith passed away on November 15, 2025, at the Tennova Lafollette Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on March 27, 1937, to the late Howard Griffith. He was a proud member of the U.S. Navy. John was of the Christian faith and attended 1st Baptist Church of Jacksboro. He enjoyed gardening, farming, canning, going to farmer markets...
Betty Jean Poore
Nov 11, 2025
Betty Jean Poore age 88 of Briceville went home to be with her Lord and Savior whom she loved on November 11, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was a faithful member of Laurel Branch Baptist Church for 61 years. She married the love of her life in March of 1956 and they were blessed with a wonderful life...
Mary Helen Goans
Nov 5, 2025
Mary Helen Goans age 80, of Briceville, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at her residence. She was born on March 17, 1945 to the late Billy Brown and Christine Dison. Mary loved reading, yard work, gardening, and spending time with family. She is preceded in death by her parents Billy Brown and Christine Dison, Husband Johnny Goans,...
Charles "Chuck" Edward Ward
Oct 29, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Edward Ward, age 65, of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away on October 29, 2025 at the UT Medical Center of Knoxville. He was born on August 22, 1960 in Lafollette, Tennessee to Henry C. Ward and Shirenia Philips. He was of the Christian faith. Chuck was an avid musician, loved playing computer games and fishing. He is preceded in...
Jo Evelyn Brown
Oct 18, 2025
Jo Evelyn Foust Brown, of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away in Franklin on October 18, 2025, at the age of 84. She was born in Lake City on April 11, 1941.
Jo Evelyn was preceded in death by her devoted husband of nearly 65 years, James Morris (Whitey) Brown. She is survived by her daughter Vicki Joetta Sander (Jimm Sander) and...
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....
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