Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rocky Top & Anderson County, TN.
Tommy Allen Ward
Mar 22, 2026
Tommy Allen Ward, age 61, of Caryville, TN passed away in his home on Sunday afternoon, March 22, 2026, surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with illness.
Born on September 29, 1964, in LaFollette, Tennessee, to Henry C. Ward and Shirenia Phillips, Tommy was a one-of-a-kind man who touched many lives. He was known for his willingness to always...
Linda May Johnson
Mar 20, 2026
Linda May Johnson, age 79, of the Oak Grove community passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026 at her residence. She was born on December 7, 1946, to the late Wilmer Ey and Augusta Willey in Baltimore. Linda was of the Baptist faith and a member of Island Ford Baptist Church. She loved traveling, animals, her dog, and spending time...
Onvia "Bo" Phillips
Mar 17, 2026
Onvia “Bo” Phillips, 65, of Caryville, TN, went home to the Lord on March 17, 2026. Born on October 11,1960 in Oak Ridge, TN to Abe and Lillian Phillips. Bo had worked as a coal miner, logger, and had over forty years’ experience as a brick mason. He was of the Baptist faith and had been a past “Master Mason”...
Charles Brock
Mar 14, 2026
Charles Brock, age 77 of Beech Grove, TN, passed away at his home on March 14th, 2026. Charles was born to the late Columbus Brock and late Bernice Robinson in Beech Grove, TN, on August 17, 1948. He is survived by his partner Lisa Baird Sons James Brock, Charles Wayne Brock, Joey Lynn Brock, and Matthew Brock. Daughters: Regina Brock,...
Barbara Ann Ford
Mar 9, 2026
Barbara Ann Ford (Dolan) 83, of Clinton, TN, passed away peacefully, March 09, 2026 at Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge.
Born February 03, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Walter F. Dolan Sr and Frances H. Dolan (Skalka). Oldest of 5 siblings. Frances E. Siren, Walter F. Dolan Jr. (deceased), Karen J. Thompson, and James L. Dolan (Marybeth) and numerous...
Douglas Edward Duncan
Mar 9, 2026
The man, the myth, the legend- Douglas Edward Duncan- -passed away on March, 2026. On that day, the sun shone brightly and the birds seemed to sing a little louder, as if welcoming him home to heaven.
Doug proudly served his country in the United States Navy and spent years traveling the seas. He served as a sailor aboard the USS...
Ethel Mae Worley
Mar 8, 2026
Ethel Mae Worley
November 2, 1966-March 8, 2026
Ethel Mae Worley, age 59 of Oak Ridge, was best known as Little Ethel, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday March 8, 2026 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Knoxville Tennessee. Ethel was born on November 2, 1966 in Oak Ridge., TN. She lived most of her life in this area and...
Shenia Diane Farmer
Mar 2, 2026
Shenia Diane Farmer age 69 of Lafollette, TN, passed away peacefully at North Knox Medical Center on Monday, March 2nd, 2026, surrounded by family.
Shenia was born on August 3rd, 1956, in Knoxville, TN, to the late Ervin Patterson and the late Bernice Phillips Patterson. Shenia is preceded in death by her brothers James and Benny Patterson, and great nephew Grayson.
She...
Ronald Lynn Rogers
Mar 2, 2026
Ronald Lynn Rogers age 58, of Rocky Top passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Oak Ridge Methodist Medical Center surrounded by family and his best friend,
He was born on September 11, 1967, in Lafollette, Tennessee to James Ronnie and Patricia Ann Wilson Rogers. Ronald is a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, in Rocky Top, TN. He really...
James E. Harness Jr
Feb 27, 2026
James Earl Harness, Jr., 96, of Lake City, Tennessee, known as “Junior” to family and friends, went to his heavenly home on February 27, 2026.
He was born on February 22, 1930, in Penn Lee, Virginia, to James Earl Harness, Sr. and Esther Mae (Sharp) Harness Johnson.
Junior was a faithful member of Island Ford Baptist Church in Lake City, Tennessee. He...
Pamela Sue Ivy
Feb 24, 2026
Pamela Sue Ivy, 71, of Rocky Top, TN left this world to rest with the Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven on February 24, 2026.
She was born on February 5, 1955 in Lake City, TN to James and Gladys Cox. Pamela Sue Ivy was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be remembered for her faithfulness, humor and quiet...
Doris Ann Poore
Feb 23, 2026
Doris Ann Poore, age 56, of Briceville, Tennessee passed away on February 23, 2026 at her residence in Briceville, Tennessee. She was born on July 14, 1969 to the late Benny and Lula Poore. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lula and Benny Poore. She is survived by
Sons Dustin (leandra) Poore
Justin...
Roger Lee Taylor
Feb 23, 2026
Roger Lee Taylor age 74 of the Frost Bottom Community passed away at his home on February 23, 2026.
Roger was born on June 12, 1951 to the late Avril and Lanie Duncan in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Roger is survived by his son Roger Oscar Taylor ( Kimberly ) of Wilmington, Delaware.
Cremation was chosen with services at a later date.
Maxine D. Lutner
Feb 18, 2026
Maxine Duncan Lutner age 84 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on February 18, 2026, at her residence. She was born in Anderson County on January 30, 1942, to the late Dewey Duncan and Marie Wright. She was of the Baptist faith and attended Clinch River Baptist Church. She loved embroidery, baking, cooking, and gardening. Maxine is preceded in death...
Linda Kesterson Mayes
Feb 17, 2026
Linda Kesterson Mayes age 74 of Rocky Top passed away on February 17, 2026 at the NHC Healthcare of Oak Ridge surrounded by her family.
Linda was born on August 9, 1951 to the late Clarence and Kernalee Slover Kesterson, she loved gardening, flowers, and spending
time with her family and friends.
Survived by:
Daughters: Tempe Kesterson ...
Natalie Nicole Stewart Harris
Feb 11, 2026
Obituary: Natalie Nicole Stewart Harris
Natalie Nicole Stewart Harris, age 42, of Rocky Top, Tennessee, passed away on February 11, 2026.
Natalie was born on July 8, 1983, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Daniel Stewart and Jackie Stewart. From the beginning, Natalie had a spirit that was uniquely her own — strong, loving, and unforgettable. She carried herself with a laid-back personality that...
Nellie V. Allen
Feb 11, 2026
Nellie V Allen, age 88 of Knoxville, TN passed away February 11, 2026 at home surrounded by family and friends. She was of Christian faith.
Nellie was born in Bricville, TN on March 19, 1937 to the late Melvin Duncan and Martha Harness. Nellie spent her life supporting her family's military career, traveling the world and making unforgettable memories...
Condine M Foust
Feb 10, 2026
Condine (Dee Dee) Marie Foust, 87 years of age, passed away on February 10, 2026 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Dee Dee was born February 28, 1938 in Lake City, Tennessee to the late Condy Gordon Foust and Sarah Elizabeth Foust (nee Bayless). In addition to her parents, Dee Dee is preceded in death by her brothers, David G. and Kenneth M.,...
Gary Byrge
Feb 7, 2026
Gary Lynn Byrge was born November 27, 1961, in Anderson County, Tennessee. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and true mountain man whose life was rooted in family, and the great outdoors. He was the beloved son of the late E.B. Byrge and Louise Hatmaker Byrge. Gary had a deep love for carpentry and found purpose in working with...
Jeanette Mae Duncan
Jan 28, 2026
Jeanette Mae Duncan, born August 15, 1952, passed away peacefully January 28 at UT Hospital.
Jeanette was a longtime resident of Rocky Top, and LaFollette, Tennessee.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Tester and Elsie Duncan; her brothers, Sonny Duncan and Terry Duncan; and her sisters, Thresea Duncan and Wanda Duncan. She is survived by many loving nieces and nephews,...
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