All Obituaries

James "Jim" Robert Novotny, age 69, of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Jim was born August 15, 1952 in Dickinson, North Dakota to the late Louis and Martha Kostolecke Novotny. He was a truck driver for LandAir. Jim loved motorcycles and was an avid "Harley Man". He enjoyed playing with his dogs, grilling out, camping, spending time with friends, and being outdoors.    Jim is survived...

Meryl (Rookard) Burress, age 70, peacefully entered Heaven's gates on May 8, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Meryl was always a faithful servant for her Lord and Savior, and a dedicated worker in her church. She retired with a masters degree after serving 30 years with the Campbell County Board of Education. Meryl was loved by all who knew her.  Meryl is preceded in death by her parents Milford C. and Aileen (James)...

Diane Arlene Haun went to be with Jesus on May 7th, 2022 at 2:00 am. at her home on Old Lake City Hwy.   She was born Feb 5, 1943 to J.C. & Ellen Patterson.  She was the oldest of four children.  She is preceded in death by her first husband, Arthur Thomas Sharp, in 1972 and her second husband, Warren Douglas Haun who died in 2014.   She is survived by her brothers, Johnny and Ann Patterson, Steve and Paula Patterson, and Tim and Brenda Patterson; son Derek...

Paul Darris Daniels, age 61, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Paul was born September 6, 1960 in Clinton, Tennessee to the late Harvey Denton Daniels and Hada Vada Nard Daniels. Paul served in the US Army and was a member of the Briceville Church of God. He was a lodge member. Paul loved watching MASH and Last Man Standing. He was a hard worker and loved anything involving police work. Paul loved his grandbabies, his wife, and his kids very...

 Janice Marie Daugherty, age 70, of LaFollette, Tennessee passed away on May 1, 2022 at the North Knoxville Medical Center of Powell. She was born on June 9, 1951 in New River, Tennessee to the late Ellis Carrol and Ruby Patterson. She attended Mountain Assembly Church of God. Janice was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and she enjoyed going to church. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by:...

Charles Earnest Ward passed away on April 28, 2022.  Charles was a friend to many and a former marine. He was tough as nails and hard headed like a bull, but was respected by a lot who knew him. He will be missed but never forgotten. He is preceded in death by Anthony Skyler Ward.     Survived By: Wife Jennifer Jobe Ward Children Summer Barber Ward              Autumn Barber Ward             Dennis...

Donald Ray Shumaker, age 64, passed away at his home in Lake City on Thursday, April 27, 2022.  Ray had been a resident of Lake City most of his life.  Ray loved being a truck driver, traveling across the country and meeting people, he never met a stranger.  He was born on May 7, 1957 in Anderson County to the late Ray Donald Shumaker and Betty Jo (Johnson) Roe.  He enjoyed working on cars and racing them.  He loved Nascar and his 3 fur babies.  Ray is...

Leroy Phillips, age 80, of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on April 24, 2022 at the Norris Health and Rehab Center. Leroy was born March 2, 1942 in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Lewis and Edith Phillips. He loved fishing and watching NASCAR. He also loved reading his Bible and telling everyone about Jesus. He also loved spending time with his family and friends and was a great story teller!  Leroy is preceded in death by: Father Lewis Phillips, Mother Edith Phillips, Sister...

Clara Bell Golden age 75, of Lake City, went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 22, 2022, as she was surrounded by her husband, children, grandchildren, and great grand children. Clara was loved by all whom knew her. Her favorite past time was  sewing and sitting on the front porch swing singing gospel songs. She loved her husband of sixty years, church, and family. Clara loved sharing stories with her grandson Drew which she called her nurse. She had a unique relationship and bond...

David Thomas "Tommy" Davis Jr., age 36, passed away at his residence on Thursday, April 21, 2022.  He is survived by his Father: David Davis Sr. and wife Joy A host of family and friends that mourn his passing. Visitation:  5-7PM, Thursday, April 28, 2022, Hatmaker Funeral Home Service:  7PM, Thursday, April 28, 2022, Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Franklin Henegar officiating. Interment:  10AM, Friday, April 29, 2022, Brown...