Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rocky Top & Anderson County, TN.

Mildred Mae Woods

Mildred Mae Woods

Dec 9, 2021

Mildred Mae Hatmaker Woods, age 96 of Lake City went to be with her Heavenly Father on December 9, 2021.  Mildred was born on March 23, 1925 in Coal Creek, TN to the late Ben and Ethel Hatmaker.  She was a long time faithful member of Main Street Baptist Church.  She loved and enjoyed spending time with her family...

Patricia Ruth Lovely

Patricia Ruth Lovely

Dec 9, 2021

Patricia Ruth Lovely age 72, of Powell, Tennessee passed away on December 9, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Lake City on February 22, 1949 to the late Thomas & Alice Day White. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Clinch River Baptist Church. She loved crocheting, reading, spending time with family. She loved...

Ryan Chad Foust

Ryan Chad Foust

Dec 8, 2021

Ryan Chad Foust age 28, of Knoxville, formerly of Anderson County, passed away Wednesday December 8, 2021 at his grandmothers home in Lake City, Tennessee. Chad was born on Wednesday, July 21, 1993 at the UT Hospital in Knoxville. Chad will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was the life of the party with...

Marilyn Ruth Ann Wilson

Marilyn Ruth Ann Wilson

Dec 7, 2021

Marilyn Ruth Ann Wilson, age 78 of Andersonville, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Marilyn was born December 12, 1942 in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Clyde and Ruby Foust Wilson. She was an avid Elvis Presley fan. She loved collecting teddy bears, going to the beach, singing...

Paul David Smith

Paul David Smith

Dec 6, 2021

Paul David "P.D." Smith, age 83 of Lake City, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021 at his residence. He was born January 1, 1938 in Anderson County, TN to the late Tom and Verlie Bratcher Smith. Paul was a member and Deacon of the Pine Hill Baptist in Lake City. He was also a US Navy Veteran who loved...

Donald "Duck" Brown

Donald "Duck" Brown

Dec 3, 2021

Donald “Duck” Brown age 52, of Briceville, passed away on December 3, 2021. He was born on June 11, 1969 to Billy Morris and Verdia Carroll Brown in Anderson County. He was of the Baptist faith. He loved fishing, hunting, and Gin-singing. He is preceded in death by his Father Billy Morris Brown. Donald is survived by:

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William "Bill" Lawson Oldham

William "Bill" Lawson Oldham

Dec 3, 2021

William Lawson Oldham age 59, of Lake City, passed away on December 3, 2021 at his residence. He was born on February 7, 1962 to Charles Edward Oldham and Sara Lou Lawson in Knoxville, TN.  William was of the Baptist faith and a member of First Baptist in Lake City. He was a graduate of Lake City High School,...

Nancy L. Sharp

Nancy L. Sharp

Dec 2, 2021

Nancy Sharp , age 67 of Rocky Top, went home to be with her Lord on December 2, 2021.  She was born in Toledo, OH to the late John Wilson and Lucilla Lough Wilson Brewer.  Nancy loved her family, furkids and grand furkids.  She also loved working in her flower beds, watching her birds and squirrels and...

Sandra Pemberton

Sandra Pemberton

Nov 30, 2021

Sandra L. Pemberton 74, went to her heavenly home on November 30, 2021. She was born on February 19, 1947 in Scott County Tennessee to Harley and Ida (Jeffers) Pemberton.  She was the youngest of 12 siblings.   She retired from KFC corporate office in Louisville, Kentucky.  Sandra had a great sense of humor and love to make people laugh.   ...

Arnold Lee Kesterson

Arnold Lee Kesterson

Nov 30, 2021

Arnold Lee Kesterson, age 92, of Heath, passed away on November 30, 2021. Arnold was born on October 13, 1929, in LaFollette Tennessee, to the late Troy and Verna “Kidwell” Kesterson.

He was a retired truck driver for Yellow Freight.

Arnold is survived by his wife, Pauline Ann Kesterson; children, Janet Grey of TN, Dorothy...

Pamela Jane (Cox)  Youakim

Pamela Jane (Cox) Youakim

Nov 30, 2021

Pamela Jane Youakim of Caryville, Tn passed away on November 30th, 2021 at Lafollette Medical Center.  Pam is proceeded in death by her mother Martha Jane White.

Late husbands: Joseph Elias Youakim III and Dale William Lamphier.

Brothers:  Raymond Leonard Cox, Samuel Duane Cox, Steven Jerome Cox, Christopher Bruce Cox, and Samuel Paul...

Mary Magdalene Phillips

Mary Magdalene Phillips

Nov 30, 2021

Mary Magdalene Phillips, age 79 of Lake City, TN passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at her residence. Mary was born November 22, 1942 in Anderson County, TN to the late Melvin and Lula Seiber Wagner.  She was a member of the Mountain View Baptist Church and loved crocheting and working in her flowers. Mary also loved spending time...

Debra Lynn Mccoy

Debra Lynn Mccoy

Nov 28, 2021

Debra Lynn McCoy age 62 of Lake City passed away on November 28, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Anderson County on September 29, 1959 to to the late Harvey A. McCoy and Sammie R. Sams. She was of the Baptist Faith. Debra loved animals, spending time with family, she was very loving, caring and a mother...

Gary Lynn Braden

Gary Lynn Braden

Nov 21, 2021

Gary Lynn Braden Sr. Age 61 of Clinton, TN passed away on November 21, 2021 at his residence. Gary is preceded in death by his grandparents Lige and Irene Braden. Mother Ethel Braden Finch, mother in law Anna Bell Boshears, and a granddaughter Kaylee Braden. Gary leaves behind a loving wife of 40 years Martha Braden,  daughter Crystal Braden,...

Eddie Timmothy Bonehead Jones

Eddie Timmothy Bonehead Jones

Nov 18, 2021

Eddie Timmothy Jones “Bonehead” age 61 of Caryville, Tennessee, passed away at his home in Caryville, TN on November 18, 2021 surrounded by family and friends. He was of Baptist Faith. He was born on August 31, 1960 in Oak Ridge, TN to Kizzie Smith Jones and Boyd Jones. HE married Michelle Leonard on August 22, 1987. Eddie was...

Anthony Dallas Tucker Jr.

Anthony Dallas Tucker Jr.

Nov 17, 2021

Anthony Dallas Tucker, Jr., age 46 of Caryville, Tennessee passed away on November 17, 2021 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Anthony was born November 25, 1974 in Lake City, Tennessee.He worked for Carlisle for many years. He loved to race dirtbikes, camping, fishing, and spending time outdoors. He was a mechanic who could fix anything broken....

Ronald "Ronnie" Lynn Nelson

Ronald "Ronnie" Lynn Nelson

Nov 15, 2021

Ronald “Ronnie” Lynn Nelson, age 68 of Lake City, TN passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 at the UT Medical Center of Knoxville. Ronnie was born December 29, 1952 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Samuel Clyde Nelson Sr and Winifred Clowers Nelson. Ronnie loved his dog, Max and loved to work. He owned the concrete company located...

Sharon Martin

Sharon Martin

Nov 13, 2021

In loving memory

Sharon V. Martin

January 7, 1947 ~ November 13, 2021

Sharon V. Martin, age 74, passed away November 13, 2021 at UT Hospital in Knoxville, TN. Sharon was a member of New Life Assembly of God in Heiskell, TN. She is preceded in death by parents Kenneth Sr. and Virginia...

Marcus Brandon Miles

Marcus Brandon Miles

Nov 8, 2021

Marcus Brandon Miles, age 35 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on November 8, 2021. Marcus was born October 22, 1986 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was a crew supervisor for M&M Pipe Services.  Marcus had a passion for work. He loved his family, especially his daughter. He was an amazing father and his daughter’s hero. He loved to draw...

Margaret Pressnell

Margaret Pressnell

Nov 1, 2021

Margaret Pressnell, age 84 of Caryville, Tennessee passed away on November 1, 2021. Margaret was a member of Shultz Hollow Baptist Church. Margaret enjoyed going to church, crocheting and spending time with her family. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Lena Ward, husband James Edward Pressnell and seven siblings.

Survivors:

Sister...