Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rocky Top & Anderson County, TN.

Michael Steven Knowles

Michael Steven Knowles

Jul 19, 2025

Michael Steven Knowles, age 62, of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge surrounded by family and friends. He was born on July 8, 1963 to the late Irving L. Disbrow Jr. and Shirley Ann Knowles. Mike attended Beech Grove Missionary Baptist Church faithfully and loved his church family. He...

Nancy Ann Wilson

Nancy Ann Wilson

Jul 19, 2025

Nancy Ann Wilson, 78 of Fratersville passed away peacefully at home. Born in Lima Ohio on June 4th 1947. She loved to cook for her family on holidays and sometimes played the organ. She is survived by her husband of 60 years James E Wilson Sr, son James E Wilson Jr (Linda) of Caryville, Daughter Pamela Wilson of Clinton, Granddaughters...

Linda Henderson

Linda Henderson

Jul 18, 2025

Linda Gail (Rice) Henderson (65) born November 30th, 1959 passed away peacefully in her home on July 18th, 2025 after her 22 year journey with Multiple Sclerosis.

Through all the years Linda maintained grace and kindness towards her family and friends. Her protective and nurturing nature left her husband and children with fond memories of a loving wife and mother. She...

Kelley Michelle Collins

Kelley Michelle Collins

Jul 16, 2025

Kelley Michelle Collins, age 54, of Rockwood, Tennessee, passed away on July 16, 2025 at Signature Health Care of Rockwood, Tennessee. She was born in Indianapolis on March 20, 1971 to the late Willard Kyle Collins and Mary Elizabeth Hartzler.  Kelley loved coloring and she was an amazing cook. She is preceded in death by her parents, Brother Kenny Collins...

Vicky Ray Lawson

Vicky Ray Lawson

Jul 15, 2025

Vicky R. "Vic" Lawson, age 73, of Lake City, Tennessee, formerly of the Blair community in Harriman, passed away on July 15, 2025. Vic was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Oliver Springs. He worked for BWXT - Y12 for 40 plus years as a janitor. He also worked for Mike and Bob Jones Construction of Oliver Springs,...

Teddy Lee Browning

Teddy Lee Browning

Jul 13, 2025

Teddy Lee Browning, age 74 of Clinton, Tennessee passed away on July 13, 2025 at the North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell. Teddy was born in West Virginia on October 9, 1950 to the late Clayton Browning and Anna Santon Browning. Teddy served in the US Army. He loved playing music and singing, especially with his guitar. Teddy loved to be...

Darrell Eugene Weaver

Darrell Eugene Weaver

Jul 13, 2025

Darrell Eugene Weaver age 73, of Clinton, Tennessee passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on July 13, 2025. Darrell was of the Baptist Faith and is a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by Garry Weaver, Danny Weaver, Mom Mary and father Paul Weaver. Darrell loved hunting, fishing, and loved his...

Darrell Raymond Riggs

Darrell Raymond Riggs

Jul 12, 2025

  Darrell Raymond Riggs age 58 of Fountain City, Tennessee, passed away on July 12, 2025 at the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center of Knoxville. He was born on December 30, 1966 to Roger Carl Riggs and Brenda Joyce Snellings Riggs. Darrell loved fishing, sports, especially the TN Vols. He loved Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior with all his...

Roger Lee Wilson Sr.

Roger Lee Wilson Sr.

Jul 10, 2025

Roger Lee Wilson, age 71 of the Oak Grove community, passed away on July 10, 2025 at his residence. He was born on June 12, 1953  to the late Mike Wilson and Verdie Duncan Wilson. Roger was of the Baptist faith and attended Oak Grove Baptist Church. He loved to draw, play pool, mowing and picking up can, flowers, gardens,...

Mary Rose Sharp

Mary Rose Sharp

Jul 9, 2025

Mary Rose Sharp, age 94, has moved to her Heavenly Home on July 9, 2025 to be with her Heavenly Father and Lord, Jesus Christ. Meeting her there were her husband: Re. Carl A Sharp Sr., her son: Carl A. Sharp Jr. (Sharpy), infant daughter: Evelyn Sharp, mother and father Luther and Fannie Vowell, and special nephew: Dan Worley and...

Wilson "Wink" Howard Jr.

Wilson "Wink" Howard Jr.

Jul 1, 2025

Wilson "Wink" Howard Jr., age 75 of Lake City, native of Harlan County, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Wink was born August 8, 1949 in Harlan, Kentucky to the late Wilson Howard Sr. and Thelma Creech Howard. Wink was a member of Putney Missionary Baptist Church in Putney, Kentucky. He loved watching wrestling programs like WWE, Gunsmoke,...

Carletta Wells

Carletta Wells

Jul 1, 2025

Carletta Wells, age 79 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away July 1, 2025 at her residence. Carletta was born November 11, 1945 in McMinnville, Tennessee to the late Carl Mayfield and Dessie Youngblood Mayfield. She was a member of Clinch River Baptist Church. She loved quilting, sewing, and spending time with her grandkids. In addition to her parents, Carletta is...

Ava Louise Yocum

Ava Louise Yocum

Jun 23, 2025

Ava Louise Yocum, 75, went to be with her heavenly father on Monday, June 23, 2025, at home surrounded be her loving family.  

Ava was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother. sister, and friend. She was steadfast in her faith and loved her family above all else. She was a light that brought joy and laughter to everyone she...

Anthony Aloi

Anthony Aloi

Jun 14, 2025

Anthony Joseph Aloi, 88, of Clinton, Tennessee, husband of Iva Jean Aloi, was lifted by his Heavenly Father through the gates of Heaven on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Methodist Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was the son of Nicola and Carmella Aloi who immigrated from Sicily, Italy. There was nothing he loved and adored more than his...

Curtis Theodore Long

Curtis Theodore Long

Jun 14, 2025

Curtis Theodore Long

February 18, 1973 – June 14, 2025



Curtis Theodore Long, a 52-year-old resident of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on June 14, 2025. As many of you are aware, Curtis had been grappling with various health challenges throughout the years due to persistent complications arising from injuries sustained in a car accident when just 18 years...

Carley Byrge

Carley Byrge

Jun 13, 2025

Carley Byrge age 84, of Rocky Top, TN passed away peacefully at the age of 84 with his family surrounded by him Friday June 13, 2025 at Oak Ridge Methodist Medical Center. Carley was a coalminer and worked for Devonia Coal Company for several years. He enjoyed country and gospel music. He loved gardening and raising chickens. He was a...

Darrell Bolinger

Darrell Bolinger

Jun 10, 2025

Darrell Keith Bolinger, age 69 of Rocky Top, Tennessee passed away on June 10, 2025 at his residence. Darrell was born June 15, 1957 in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Harley Bolinger and Marie Rhea Bolinger. Darrell is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Larry and Everett, his sister Loretta Erwin.

Survivors:Son    Derek Bolinger and Jody of...

Wilma Jean Elliott

Wilma Jean Elliott

Jun 8, 2025

Wilma Elliott, age 81, resident of Rocky Top, Tennessee, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Wilma was born on February 3, 1944, in Clinchmore, Tennessee. She was a woman of deep faith and a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church. Her love and kindness touched the lives of many.

Her...

Byron Russell "Rusty" Woodward

Byron Russell "Rusty" Woodward

May 28, 2025

Bryon Russell "Rusty" Woodward age 84, of Caryville, Tennessee, passed away on May 28, 2025 at his residence. He was born on February 1, 1941 to the late George Vernon Woodward and Frances Evans. Byron was a retired truck driver who worked for System 81, Christenberry Trucking, and he was a retired Navy veteran. He loved 18 wheelers, playing his...

Barry Alan Russell

Barry Alan Russell

May 25, 2025

Barry Alan Russell, age 79 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on May 25, 2025 at the Rocky Top Care Center. Barry was born January 18, 1946 in New York. Barry was of the Jewish Faith and attended Covenant Life for 20 years. Barry loved riding horses, was a sharp shooter, had a private pilot license, parachuting, and watching Western...