Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rocky Top & Anderson County, TN.
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,...
Floyd Hutson
Jan 27, 2026
Floyd Hutson went home to be with the Lord Tuesday evening at Bethany Village at the age of 93. He is survived by his wife of 70 years Mary Sue, and son Dennis, granddaughter Lauren (Jason) Maddox, grandson Camron (Esther) Simmons, and sister-in-law Marcy Lay. He was preceded in death by his daughter Teresa (Gordon) Simmons and his parents Murt...
Daniel Miguel Mays Jr. " DJ"
Jan 25, 2026
Daniel Miguel Mays ' DJ ' Jr., age 21 , of Jacksboro, went to be with the Lord on January 25, 2026. Daniel was a employee of Golden Creek
Food Service. He loved video games, cars, and guns, and spending time with family and friends. Daniel is preceded in death by his
Grandparent, Donald Mays and Aunt Tamika Mays.
Survived By:
Parents : Father,...
Minnie Irene ( Packett) Queener Blackwell
Jan 23, 2026
Minnie Irene ( Packett) Queener Blackwell passed away January 23, 2026 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Minnie was born
in Campbell County, Tennessee on January 22, 1939. She was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church for over 60 years and a former Sunday School teacher for several years. Minnie was retired manager of Caryville Elementary cafeteria.
She is preceded...
Diana Faye Weaver
Jan 18, 2026
Diana Faye Weaver age 84, of Clinton passed away January 18, 2026, at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
Diana was born March 9, 1943 in Lake City to the late Rev. Otis Kesterson and Macel Byrd Kesterson. She was a loving Mother
and loved her grandchildren very much. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother Leon Kesterson,...
Mickey Lawrence Pebley
Jan 16, 2026
Mickey Lawrence Pebley age 86 of Lake City, passed away January 16, 2026 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Mickey was born in
Lake City on April 27, 1939 to the late Wayne and Helen Courtney Pebley. He was a member of Main Street Baptist Church in Lake City.
Mickey enjoyed riding his motorcycle, watching westerns, and loved baseball.
Mickey is...
Joyce Evelyn Haire
Jan 14, 2026
Joyce Evelyn “Tootsie” Haire, age 92, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.
Joyce was born on August 3, 1933, in Laurel Grove, Tennessee, to the late Elmer and Evelyn Foust. During her childhood, she moved to Baltimore, Maryland, before eventually returning home to Tennessee, where she spent the remainder of her life.
In her...
Savannah Nicole Lee Ledet
Jan 13, 2026
Savannah Nicole Lee Ledet age 39, passed away January 13, 2026 at her residence in Oak Ridge. Savannah loved all animals,
she was very artistic, loved drawing and writing. Savannah is preceded in death by her mother Sharon Craven.
Survivors: Son: Blake Lee Craven
Daughter: Danielle Shyane Leigh Justice
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