Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rocky Top & Anderson County, TN.
Lenard Joseph Greenlee
May 19, 2026
Lenard "Joe" Joseph Greenlee, age 76, of Andersonville, TN, went home to be with his Lord and savior on May 19, 2026. Lenard was born on October 25, 1949, in Knoxville, TN. He was of the Baptist faith.
Joe retired from Boeing after 25 years of service. Joe enjoyed hunting, fishing, vacations at the beach, and spending time with his family...
Thomas Franklin Bullock
May 18, 2026
Thomas Franklin Bullock, age 74 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on May 18, 2026 at the LaFollette Medical Center. Thomas was born November 1, 1951 in Lake City, Tennessee to the late George Bullock and Frankie McCartt Bullock. Thomas was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church. He loved to go to church, play guitar, his cat, Theo, spending...
Ira Dale Williams
May 17, 2026
Ira Dale Williams, age 92, of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away on May 17, 2026 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Ira was born April 18, 1934 in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Joseph and Willie Jo Vandergriff Williams. Ira was a member of Blowing Springs Baptist Church in Clinton. Ira loved fishing, collecting knives, bird watching,...
Walter Thomas "Buck" Hatmaker Sr.
May 16, 2026
Walter "Buck" Thomas Hatmaker Sr., age 82 of Rocky Top, Tennessee passed away on May 16, 2026 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Buck was born March 28, 1944 in New River, Tennessee to the late Isaac Thomas Hatmaker and Edna Mae Elliott Hatmaker. Buck enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing card games with his wife, especially Rummy, but most...
Linda Lou Pittman
May 15, 2026
Linda Lou Pittman, age 88, of Knoxville, Tennessee went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 15, 2026 at her home. Linda was born on April 12, 1938 in Shields, Kentucky to the late James Albert Lively and Lula Jarvis Lively. She worked for the Columbus Public School for years. Linda was a member of Faith Way Baptist...
Donna Kelley Duncan
May 15, 2026
Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister and Friend
In Loving Memory of Donna Kelley Duncan
Donna Kelley Duncan, age 83, of Rocky Top, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 15, 2026. Born in Detroit, Michigan, on May 17, 1943, Donna was the daughter of Marian and Elvis Kelley. She leaves behind a legacy of unconditional love, kindness, and...
Nicholas Maiden
May 11, 2026
Nicholas T. Maiden, a resident of Rocky Top, Tennessee, departed this life Monday, May 11, 2026. He was born to the late Kellie Maiden and James Tackett.
In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by grandmother Judy Byrge Maiden, uncle Jacob Maiden, and his grandparents E.B. and Louise Byrge.
Nicholas is survived by his sisters: Cassandra Kay Maiden, Lillian...
Mary A. Hunley
May 11, 2026
Mary A. Hunley age 51, of Briceville, Tennessee, entered her eternal home on May 11, 2026. Mary loved the lord and enjoyed growing flowers, couponing, crafting, and spending time with her family whom she loved dearly. She is preceded in death by her parents Judy Raines Shepherd and James (Jim) Hunley of Lake City, Brother Terry Hunley of Lake City...
John Saucier
May 10, 2026
John R. Saucier was promoted to Heaven on May 10th, 2026.
Born to George A. and Carmen (Tardif) Saucier in Lewiston, Maine on August 23, 1950. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Elaine (Bussiere), sister Jane Saucier, children James Saucier (wife Kathy) of Lewiston, ME, Robert A. Saucier of Knoxville, TN, Jennifer Hartman (husband Monty) of Madison, TN,...
Delores Smith
May 9, 2026
Delores Smith, age 89, of Norris, TN, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 09, 2026. She was born on December 22, 1936, in Sophia, WV, to the late Carl Marrs and Ethel Blackwell Marrs.
A graveside service will be officiated by Rev. Wayne Phillips at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery, Oliver Springs, TN, 37840, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at...
Bryce Calvin Roberts
May 9, 2026
Bryce Calvin Roberts, age 25, of Powell, Tennessee passed away May 9, 2026. Bryce was a beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and above all, a devoted and loving father. His greatest joy in life was his daughters, Alana and Eleanor. Bryce treasured every moment spent with them and loved doing anything that could bring a smile to their faces...
Jimmy Carl Davis
May 9, 2026
Jimmy Carl Davis (82) of Andersonville, TN, known as “Uncle Jimmy” to most, passed away May 9, 2026 from complications related to a previously repaired aortic aneurism. He is preceded in death by George Davis (father), Flossie Davis (mother), and siblings Shirley Davis, Kathy Johnson, Betty Hernandez, Lewis Davis, Bill Davis, George Davis Jr., and Kenneth Davis. He is survived...
Joan Strong
Apr 28, 2026
Joan Burton-Strong, 89, of Andersonville, passed peacefully on April 28th, 2026, in the presence of her loved ones and while under the care of Covenant Health Homecare. Joan was born to the late Mitchell and Ruth Vowell Burton on March 9th, 1937, in Briceville, TN.
Joan was preceded in death by her late husband, Kenneth Dean Strong, in June of 2022....
Reba Louise Hawkins Leaders
Apr 21, 2026
Reba Louise Hawkins Leaders, age 89 of Andersonville, Tennessee passed away on April 21, 2026 at the Norris Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born August 8, 1936 in Lake City, Tennessee to the late Milas and Georgie “Violet” Hawkins. Reba was a Christian of the Church of God Faith. She worked at the church and loved helping the youth...
Howard Eugene Adams Jr.
Apr 19, 2026
Howard Eugene Adams Jr., age 69 of Clinton, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Howard was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 18, 1957 to the late Howard Eugene Sr. and Helen Hillman. He enjoyed playing golf, playing cards, playing games, and spending time with his family. He especially loved his...
Darrell Glenn Smith
Apr 15, 2026
Darrell Glenn Smith, age 67, of Rocky Top, Tennessee passed away on April 15, 2026 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Darrell was born January 21, 1959 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Glenn T. Smith and Mary E. Smith. He was a Christian of the Church of God Faith. Darrell was a car enthusiast and especially loved Ford...
Laurl Rose Hall
Apr 14, 2026
Laurl Rose Hall, age 66, of Clinton, TN, passed away on April 14th, 2026, peacefully at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Lake City, TN, on September 01, 1959, to the late John Vickery and Juanita Tucker Vickery. She was of the Church of God faith, and a very devoted and loving Christian. Laurl would often be...
Nona Rhea Shumaker
Apr 14, 2026
Nona Rhea Shumaker, age 66, of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Nona was born on June 10, 1959, to the late Willard Lee Rhea and Lucy Clowers Rhea in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She was of the Baptist Faith. Nona enjoyed painting, crafts, mowing her yard, yard sales, taking short road trips,...
Michael Brian Ford SR.
Apr 5, 2026
Michael Brian Ford Sr. age 82, of Clinton, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Tennova of Turkey Creek in Knoxville. He was born on February 7, 1944 to the late John Paul Ford and Estelle Cukale. He was a proud retired Marine whom served in the Vietnam War. Michael was of the Catholic faith and attended St....
Shirley Cate Saxton
Apr 5, 2026
Shirley Cate Saxton, 88, passed away on April 5, 2026, leaving a legacy as resonant as the music she loved. Born in Newport, Tennessee, in 1937 to Oscar and Willie Cate Wilds, Shirley’s life was defined by a deep devotion to her heritage, her music, and her family.
Rarely seen without a ukulele or guitar nearby, Shirley found her greatest joy...
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