Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rocky Top & Anderson County, TN.

Emma Jane Harness

Emma Jane Harness

Mar 10, 2025

Emma Jane Harness, age 81, of the Laurel Grove Community passed away at her home on Monday, March 10, 2025.

Born to Hobert and Ellen Parks on January 21, 1944, she passionately loved her Lord, her church, Laurel Grove Baptist Church, her community, and her family.

She showed her love for her Lord every single day. Her love for everyone that she...

James Thomas Dorsey III

James Thomas Dorsey III

Mar 7, 2025

James Thomas Dorsey III

December 15, 1964 - March 7, 2025

Jim Dorsey, age 60 of Rocky Top, Tennessee passed away on March 7, 2025 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville Tennessee. Jim was born December 15, 1964 in Mount Clemens, Michigan to Barbara Ann Seferian and James Thomas Dorsey Jr. Jim was raised in Michigan, and lived in both Michigan and...

Pamela Irene York

Pamela Irene York

Feb 25, 2025

Pamela Irene York aged 60 passed away on February 25 2025. She was a beloved mother, wife and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Pam was born on November 24 1964 in Lafollette TN and was raised in Beach Grove TN where she spent her formative years. More than anything, Pam was a devoted mother....

James Edward Lindsay

James Edward Lindsay

Feb 20, 2025

James Edward Lindsay, 82, of Lake City, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on February 20, 2025 at U.T. Hospice in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born December 25, 1942 in Anderson County, Tennessee to Clarence Benjamin and Evelyn Glandon Lindsay. He was saved in a revival at First Baptist Church, Lake City where he went to church with his...

Wilma F McMillan

Wilma F McMillan

Feb 11, 2025

Wilma F. McMillan, age 83 of Rocky Top, Tennessee passed away on February 11, 2025 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Wilma was born December 12, 1941 in Campbell County, Tennessee to the late Carden Hatmaker and Nevada Shoopman Hatmaker. Wilma was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. She loved crocheting, flowers, and decorating. Her grandkids and...

Randy David Lindsay

Randy David Lindsay

Feb 10, 2025

Randy David Lindsay, 62, of Rocky Top, Tennessee went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 10, 2025. He was a devoted, father, grandfather, partner, brother, and friend who touched the lives of many with his kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for his family. Above all, Randy’s greatest joy was his family. He was a loving father to...

Jerry Wayne Mayes Sr.

Jerry Wayne Mayes Sr.

Feb 4, 2025

Jerry Wayne Mayes Sr., age 76, of Rocky Top, Tennessee passed away on February 4, 2025 at his residence. Jerry was born October 19, 1948 in Lake City, Tennessee to the late Horace and Bonnie Idles Mayes. Jerry loved hunting, fishing, and watching Gunsmoke on tv. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Bonnie Idles Mayes, his...

Betty Jo Braden

Betty Jo Braden

Feb 4, 2025

Betty Jo Braden, age 80 of Rocky Top, Tennessee born on January 8, 1945, passed away at Methodist Medical Center on February 4, 2025. Betty is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, William Charles "W.C." Braden, sons, Charles T. Braden and Roger A. Braden, parents, Otis Marlow and Gladys Marlow Cody, sisters, Iva Jean Wilson and Edna...

Roger W Sharp

Roger W Sharp

Feb 3, 2025

This obituary is published as a courtesy to the Sharp family who have long had ties to the Lake City Community.

Roger W. Sharp, age 71, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, of Oak Ridge, TN, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Roger was born on August 4, 1953, in Lake...

Lena Rose Perry

Lena Rose Perry

Feb 2, 2025

Lena Rose Perry, age 74, of Briceville, Tennessee passed away on February 2, 2025 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Lena was born January 25, 1951 in Briceville, Tennessee to the late Kenneth Ramond Perry and Evelyn McCoy Perry. Lena was a member of Laurel Branch Baptist Church. She loved sewing, reading, working crossword puzzles, drawing, and loved...

Lois Jean Gregg

Lois Jean Gregg

Feb 2, 2025

Lois Jean Gregg, age 67 of Powell passed away February 2, 2025 at her home. Lois was born January 30, 1958 to the late LeRoy and LeOpal Marlow Hawkins. Lois attended Island Home Church in Norris. She loved her flowers, rose garden, and being with family. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Tom Gregg, brothers: David Hawkins...

Stacy Wade Tindell

Stacy Wade Tindell

Jan 28, 2025

Stacy Wade Tindell, age 57 of Clinton, Tennessee passed away on January 28, 2025 at the Rocky Top Care Center. Stacy was born December 24, 1967 in Lake City, Tennessee. Stacy is preceded in death by his father, Tommy Ray Tindell, papaw Joe and granny Martha Seiber, and grandparents Roy and Rosa Byrd.

Survivors:

Wife  Barbara Tindell

Eight Children

Eleven Grandchildren

Twin Sisters   Lena...

James Lee Wilson

James Lee Wilson

Jan 28, 2025

James Lee Wilson, age 72 of Rocky Top, Tennessee passed away on January 28, 2025 at the Rocky Top Care Center. James was born September 16, 1952 in LaFollette, Tennessee to the late James and Mary Hill Wilson. James was of the Baptist Faith and loved hunting, fishing, and gardening. In addition to his parents, James is preceded in death...

Louise Thomas

Louise Thomas

Jan 27, 2025

Louise Thomas, age 70 of Oak Ridge went to be with the Lord on January 27, 2025. She was born at LaFollette Hospital in LaFollette, TN to the late Robert Phillips and O'Dessa Byrge Phillips on January 31, 1954. She and her sibling Billy Ray were the only two born in the LaFollette Hospital. She was of the Christian Faith....

Geneva Ann Daugherty

Geneva Ann Daugherty

Jan 25, 2025

Geneva Ann Daugherty age 68, of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on January 25, 2025, at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was born on March 23, 1956, in Lafollette, Tennessee to the late John Wagner and Lona Jane Hawkins. She was of the Christian faith, and she liked to listen to audio books, music, TV, and she...

Linda Gail Carden Owen

Linda Gail Carden Owen

Jan 24, 2025

Linda Gail Carden Owen, age 70, of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on January 24, 2025 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Linda was born in Anderson County, Tennessee on June 22, 1954 to the late Gerald Esco and Jean Duff Carden. Linda loved her family. Linda is preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Jean Carden.

 

Survivors:

Husband...

Edward Suttles

Edward Suttles

Jan 22, 2025

Edward Suttles, age 71, of Clinton, Tennessee passed away on January 22, 2025 at his residence. Edward was born December 16, 1953 in Harriman, Tennessee to the late Jeffrey R. Suttles and Velma Kendrick Suttles. Edward was a miner for S and H Mining. He loved doing small engine work, hunting, fishing, and was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. He...

Marilyn Emmaline Ernest

Marilyn Emmaline Ernest

Jan 20, 2025

Marilyn Emmaline Ernest age 90, formerly of Pennsylvania transitioned peacefully into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father on Monday, January 20, 2025 in her home of many years in Jacksboro, Tennessee. She attended church at Rocky Top Worship Center for many years with her family and many friends. Marilyn enjoyed cooking and baking for her family. She also loved...

Teddy Lee West

Teddy Lee West

Jan 19, 2025

Teddy Lee West

July 17, 1961 - January 19, 2025

Teddy Lee West, husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend, went home to be with Jesus on January 19, 2025 at the age of 63 after battling pancreatic cancer. Teddy passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family and his faithful companion and protector, Puddles.

Teddy was born on July 17,...

Robert S. Bullock Jr.

Robert S. Bullock Jr.

Jan 19, 2025

Robert S. Bullock Jr. age 52, of Caryville, Tennessee passed away on January 19, 2025 at his residence. He was born on October 22, 1972 in Lake City, Tennessee to Steve Bullock Sr. and Pat White Bullock. Stevie was of the Baptist Faith and a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church. He loved to umpire ball games, as well as...