All Obituaries

Garry James Long, age 30 of Luttrell, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the Parkwest Medical Center. Garry was born on May 24, 1988 in Knoxville, TN to the late Garry Glover and Shirley Long. He is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, James Glover, Gilla Mae King and Easter and Leonard...

A Celebration Of Life will be held at a later date.

Hatmaker Funeral Home P.O. Box 478 Lake City, TN 37769       Laura (Sharp) Gilliam-age 84 of Lake City went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2018, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.  She was born January 19, 1934 to Russell and Alice Sharp.  She was preceded in death by both parents, a son Johnny Lee Gilliam, brothers Russell T., Bob, HF, and Kenneth Sharp; sister Kleta Disney and a daughter-in-law whom she loved like a daughter, Darlene...

Deanna Lynn Ward, age 47 of Caryville, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2018 at the North Knoxville Medical Center. Deanna was born on April 9, 1971 in LaFollette, TN. She loved the mountains and four wheeling.  Deanna was of the Baptist faith.   Survivors:           Father                      Martin...

James “Jim” Rucker Jr., age 73, of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018 at the Norris Health and Rehabilitation Center in Andersonville. Jim was born February 6, 1945 in LaFollette, Tennessee to the late James M. Rucker Sr. and Gertrude Reed Rucker. He was of the Baptist Faith. Jim was a diesel mechanic for Total Trucking. Jim enjoyed building hot rods. In addition to his father, Jim is preceded in death by his brother, Walter “Tom”...

J.C. Copeland, age 83, of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018. He was born in Coal Creek, Tennessee on March 30, 1935. His parents were Austin and Martha Day Copeland. J. C. enjoyed the Flea Markets at Crossville and Tazewell.  J.C. is preceded in death by his parents: Austin and Martha Copeland; wife of 56 years, Verlie Copeland; Grandson, Scottie Webb of London, Kentucky, and Great Grandson, Corey Lynn Jobe of Caryville, Tennessee   J.C. is survived...

Sylvia Janice Taylor, age 81 of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at her home. Janice was born on May 24, 1937 in St. Petersburg, FL to the late Robert P. and Virginia Wagner Stegall. She was a member of the Lonsdale United Methodist Church in Knoxville, TN and the First United Methodist Church of St. Petersburg, FL.  Janice is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Floyd W. Taylor, Jr. Survivors, Son, Thomas Taylor & Laura, Knoxville, Daughters,...

Daniel "Boone" Hawkins, age 72, of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at his residence. Boone was born in LaFollette, Tennessee to the late Leroy and Leopal Marlow Hawkins on November 19, 1945. Boone was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church in Lake City. He enjoyed ginsenging and an avid UT Volunteer fan. In addition to his parents, Boone is preceded in death by his brother: Genis Hawkins, and David Hawkins, and sisters Patricia Sandefur, and Betty Lou...

Donna Faye Griffith, age 76, of Jacksboro, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at her home.  Donna was of the Baptist faith.  Donna was born on June 8, 1942 in Briceville,Tn to the late Kelly and Maudie Lisenbee.  Donna loved taking care of children and was loved by family & friends.  Donna is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers: Jerry and Wade Lisenbee, Sister: Shirley...

  James “Michael” Wills, age 49 of Beech Grove, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at his residence. Michael was born on November 20, 1968 in Lake City to the late Roy Everet and Sandra Faye Duncan Wills. Michael passed away unexpected in his sleep early Sunday morning. He had a kind and loving heart. When his cousin, Sandy Foster needed a kidney transplant he graciously gave her one of his. This kind and humble act of kindness extended her life for several years. We...