Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rocky Top & Anderson County, TN.

Richard Michael Fadnek

Richard Michael Fadnek

Feb 20, 2021

Richard Michael Fadnek, age 75 of Powell, Tennessee, passed away on February 20, 2021 at the Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. Richard was born December 14, 1945 in Patterson, New Jersey to the late Andrew and Helen Marie Szapky Fadnek. Richard was a United States Air Force veteran. He attended St. Albert the Great Catholic Church. Richard...

Bobby Eugene Hooks

Bobby Eugene Hooks

Feb 19, 2021

Bobby Eugene Hooks, age 84 of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away on February 19, 2021. Bobby was born on July 7, 1936 in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Harvey and Maude Braden Hooks. Bobby was a member of Briceville First Baptist and also a US Army veteran. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by...

Steve H Blizzard

Steve H Blizzard

Feb 18, 2021

In Memory of

Steve H. Blizzard

July 28, 1942 – February 18, 2021

Steve H Blizzard of Clinton TN Passed to Heaven on February 18th 2021

At Park West Medical Center Knoxville TN

Preceded in Death by parents, Virgil Blizzard & Birdie Mitchell Blizzard

Brothers Charles &...

Robert Michael Justice

Robert Michael Justice

Feb 17, 2021

Robert Michael Justice, age 71 of Lake City gained his heavenly wings February 17, 2021 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge after a courageous battle against COVID. He passed away peacefully with his wife, Gwen and Son, Drew by his side. He was bor4n on August 21, 1949 in Oliver Springs at Dr. Stone’s Clinic to Virgil...

Lloyd Jackson Jr.

Lloyd Jackson Jr.

Feb 17, 2021

Lloyd Jackson Jr., of Crossville, Tennessee, age 88, passed away on February 17, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Carol, on son: Eric, daughter Norma Jean, one granddaughter, five grandsons, two sisters, and one brother.

Lloyd lived by the Word of God. We dwell in his shadow while walking in the world without being conformed to...

Franklin Richard Martin

Franklin Richard Martin

Feb 15, 2021

Franklin Richard Martin, age 87 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on February 14, 2021 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Franklin was born October 7, 1933 in Lake City, Tennessee to the late Jess Martin and Lelia Foust Martin. He worked for Norris Dam State Park. Franklin was a member of Clinch River Baptist Church. He loved...

Charles Hurstle Hembree

Charles Hurstle Hembree

Feb 12, 2021

Charles “Chuck” Hurstle Hembree, age 67 of Sweetwater passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at the Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.  He was born December 5, 1953 in LaFollette, TN to the late William “Bill” and Dorothy Sue McCoy Hembree.  Chuck was a member of the Clear Branch Baptist Church in Lake City.  He enjoyed golfing, the...

Larry Carl Smith

Larry Carl Smith

Feb 6, 2021

Larry Smith, age 64 of Knoxville passed away February 6, 2021.  Larry was born January 22, 1957 in Lake City, to the late Herbert and Rosetta Smith.  He was a history buff, especially the Civil War era.  In addition to his parents, Larry is preceded in death by his son Larry Carl Jr., sisters Eva Vann, Wilma Elliott, Geraldine...

Mary Alice Hatmaker Tackett

Mary Alice Hatmaker Tackett

Feb 6, 2021

Mary "Alice" Hatmaker Tackett, age 78, of Clinton, Tennessee passed away on February 6, 2021. Alice was born on November 1, 1942 in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Russell Owen Hatmaker and Geraldine Wilson Hatmaker. She was a member of Fratersville Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting, crossword puzzles, and tending to her flowers. She adored her family and...

Garry Wayne Johnson

Garry Wayne Johnson

Feb 5, 2021

Garry Wayne Johnson , age 71 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on February 5, 2021 at his home. He was born December 7, 1949 in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Marshall and Cora Haynes Johnson Sr.  He was a member of Clinch River Baptist Church.  Garry enjoyed gardening, flea markets,  loved church, singing in the...

Dorothy M. Johnson

Dorothy M. Johnson

Feb 4, 2021

Dorothy M. Johnson, age 88, of Clinton, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. Dorothy was born on October 23, 1932 to the late Rev. Pleasant E. Slover and Lassie Loving Slover. Dorothy was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church in Caryville. She enjoyed watching game shows, working puzzles, spending time...

Charles Hubert Hill Jr.

Charles Hubert Hill Jr.

Feb 4, 2021

Charles Hubert Hill Jr., also known as "Papaw Chuckie", age 63 of Lake City, Tennessee, formerly of Michigan, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his loving family on February 4, 2021 at his residence. Papaw Chuckie was born July 4, 1957 and loved that he always had fireworks on his birthday. He loved the beach, cars, especially Volkswagen vehicles. He...

William Howard Woods Jr.

William Howard Woods Jr.

Feb 1, 2021

William Howard Woods Jr., age 66, of LaFollette, Tennessee passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021. William was born March 25, 1954 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Wililam Howard Woods Sr., and Bonnie Mae Smith Woods. William worked for Carlisle Tire. William loved hunting and fishing.

Survivors:

Sons    James Robert Woods

Christopher...

Jeffery "Cal" Steven Koehler

Jeffery "Cal" Steven Koehler

Jan 31, 2021

Jeffery "Cal" Steven Koehler, age 67, of Caryville, Tennessee, passed away on January 31, 2021 at his residence. Cal was born December 10, 1953 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Richard Koehler and Betty Larimore Koehler. He loved football and spending time with family. Cal was a handy man who loved music and to help heal people.

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Trinidad Villa Ruiz

Trinidad Villa Ruiz

Jan 30, 2021

Trinidad Villa Ruiz, age 93 of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away on January 30, 2021 at his residence. Trinidad was born in Salida, California on April 22, 1927 to the late Cecilio and Margarita Villa Ruiz. Trinidad was of the Catholic Faith. He loved the outdoors, cutting trees, and working with tools. If anything was broken, he had to...

Jt Wilson

Jt Wilson

Jan 28, 2021

JT Wilson was born on October 4, 1929 and passed away January 28, 2021 in his Pensacola, Florida home, the same home his wife passed away in 19 days earlier. He enjoyed a big belly laugh, hot fudge sundaes, and making his grandchildren smile with a wink or subtle look from across the room. He will stay in our...

Mary Sue (Hawkins)  Grant

Mary Sue (Hawkins) Grant

Jan 28, 2021

Mary Sue Hawkins Grant, 84, passed away January 28, 2021, at her home in Lake City, TN. She was born December 12, 1936 to Claude David and Nancy Ann Heatherly Hawkins. Married to Bobby Gene Grant on October 24, 1959. They were married for 46 years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Gladys Marie Stonecipher

Gladys Marie Stonecipher

Jan 27, 2021

Gladys Marie Day Stonecipher, age 91 of Lake City, TN left this earthly home to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at her residence.  She was born June 14, 1929 in Anderson County, TN to the late John and Bertha Sharp Day. Gladys was a lifelong resident of Anderson County, a graduate of Lake City...

Aaron Redden

Aaron Redden

Jan 26, 2021

Aaron Dean Redden, age 75 of Rocky Top, TN went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 peacefully in his sleep at home. He was born December 21, 1945 in West Virginia to the late Basil and Noreen Crouse Redden. Aaron was baptized July 28, 2019. The Lord showed his approval with a bolt...

Helen Jeanette Bentley

Helen Jeanette Bentley

Jan 22, 2021

Helen Jeanette Bentley

Passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at 8:10 pm. Helen was a great mother, grandmother and sister. She has two kids, two grandchildren and five siblings.  Her kids names are Lisa and Adam Bentley. Her two grandchildren's names are Hailey and Cierra Bentley. Her siblings names are Theresa McFarland, Diane Triplett, Henry, Mark...