Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rocky Top & Anderson County, TN.

Maxelline Underwood

Maxelline Underwood

Aug 15, 2019

Maxelline Underwood, age 86, of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away on August 15, 2019 at the NHC of Oak Ridge. Max was a member and deacon at Longfield Baptist Church. He retired from Singer Sewing Center. Max loved his church and family. He loved his great and grandchildren even more. They were life to him. Max served in the United...

Beau Donald Johnson

Beau Donald Johnson

Aug 11, 2019

Beau Donald Johnson, age 40 of Harriman, Tennessee, was called home by our Heavenly Father on August 11th, 2019. Beau was born February 15 th, 1979 in Oak Ridge Tennessee To Parents; Harold Lloyd Taylor and Margaret Sue Phillips. Beau attended East Hampton high school but, later obtained his GED with the second highest score in his class. He...

Charles Kelton Ketron

Charles Kelton Ketron

Aug 2, 2019

Charles Kelton Ketron, age 72 of Clinton, Tennessee passed away on August 2, 2019 at his residence. Charles is preceded in death by his parents Clifton and Marie Ketron. He is survived by his Wife Karen Ketron, Son John & Emily Ketron, Brother Roy Ketron. Sisters Linda Legeza, Ellen Ketron Hamilton, And Rhonda Swain, and Grandson Shaun Ketron.

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Glenna Faye Hornberger

Glenna Faye Hornberger

Jul 28, 2019

Glenna Faye Hornberger, age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on July 28, 2019. Glenna Faye was born August 20, 1932 in Lake City, Tennessee to Glenna and Belle Tuttle. Glenna was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church in Lake City. She is preceded in death by Husband John Patrick Hornberger, son Gary Steven and...

Harold Gene Wilson

Harold Gene Wilson

Jul 24, 2019

Harold Gene Wilson, age 78, of Spencer, Tennessee, passed away on July 24, 2019 at his residence. He was born on June 25, 1941 in Briceville, Tennessee. Harold was of the Baptist faith. He loved Bees, making furniture and gardening. In addition to his parents Urshey & Sarah Wilson he is preceded in death by his brothers: AZ Wilson,...

Ella Sue Neff

Ella Sue Neff

Jul 19, 2019

Ella Sue Neff (nee Massengill); beloved mother of Nita (Craig) Keller and John Neff; Devoted grandmother of Jacob and Samantha Keller, Chelcie and John Lytle; Great Grandmother of Cole Lytle; Sister of William (Nelda) Massengill Jr., Judy (John) Bernard and Linda Massengill; Also survived by Trisa Clements and many nieces and nephews; She was preceded in death by 4...

Lloyd "Bud" G. Sprankle

Lloyd "Bud" G. Sprankle

Jul 13, 2019

Lake City- Loyd G. Sprankle (Bud), age 81, of Lake City, TN went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 13, 2019. He was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church and was retired from the United States Air Force. He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and dog Kiwi. He also enjoyed building and repairing...

Teresa Gail (West)  Phillips

Teresa Gail (West) Phillips

Jul 12, 2019

Teresa Gail West Phillips, age 54, of Oliver Springs, Tennessee, passed away on July 12, 2019 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. She was born on November 18, 1964 in Anderson County, Tennessee. Teresa attended Covenant Life Church.  She enjoyed flowers, collecting, cleaning, camping and spending time with family and friends.  Teresa is preceded in death...

Phyllis Eileen (Manning)  Kennedy

Phyllis Eileen (Manning) Kennedy

Jul 3, 2019

Phyllis Eileen Kennedy, age 77 of Jacksboro, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at the Tennova Health and Rehab Center of LaFollette. Phyllis was born in Lynn, Indiana to the late Richard and Marjorie Cheemans Manning on June 7, 1942. She worked for Alcoa in Richmond, Indiana for many years. Phyllis enjoyed spending time with her family,...

Shirley Ruth Wilson

Shirley Ruth Wilson

Jun 29, 2019

Shirley Ruth Wilson, age 70 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at her residence. Shirley was born January 24, 1949 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Leonard and Helen Jackson McCoy. She was a member of Clinch River Baptist Church. She loved Gatlinburg, shopping, and spending time with her family. In addition to her...

Linda Faye King

Linda Faye King

Jun 28, 2019

Linda Faye King, age 75 of Lake City, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Linda was born June 3, 1944 in Lake City, Tennessee to the late Ed Disney and Reba Strong Disney. Linda was a faithful lifelong member of Island Ford Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, reading her...

Paul Wilson

Paul Wilson

Jun 28, 2019

Paul Wilson, age 76 of Lake City, TN went to be with our Lord and Saviour on Friday, June 28, 2019. Paul passed away peacefully at his home, with his wife and daughter by his side. Paul was born April 2, 1943 to the late Mitchell Mike and Verdie Duncan Wilson. He was of the Baptist Faith and was...

Mark Wayne Tackett

Mark Wayne Tackett

Jun 23, 2019

Mark Wayne Tackett, age 58, of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away on June 23, 2019 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, TN. Mark was born on February 9, 1961 in Anderson County, TN. He was a member of the Longfield Baptist Church in Lake City. Mark loved guns, spending time with his grandkids.  He...

Charles Lee Goins

Charles Lee Goins

Jun 22, 2019

Charles Lee Goins, age 75, of Stockbridge, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2019 at his residence. Charles was born on January 11, 1944 at Cobb Hollow in Lake City, Tennessee to the late Walter “Red” Goins and Verlie Hatmaker. He was of Baptist faith and a member of Salem Baptist Church in Stockbridge, Georgia. Prior to moving...

Larry Hubert Liles

Larry Hubert Liles

Jun 16, 2019

Larry Hubert Liles, age 70, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on June 16, 2019 at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Larry was born on October 22, 1948 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Noble and Madge Phillips Liles. He was a member of the Clear Branch Baptist Church. Larry was the first client of the Emory Valley...

Kermit Gerald Byrd

Kermit Gerald Byrd

Jun 12, 2019

Kermit Gerald Byrd, age 91, of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2019 at his residence. Kermit was born on December 25, 1927 in Scott County, Tennessee to the late Mark and Lydia Sharp Byrd. He was of the Baptist faith, and a member of Main Street Baptist Church. He loved gardening, a jack of all...

Lois Ann Mills

Lois Ann Mills

Jun 7, 2019

Lois Ann Mills, age 74, of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2019 at her residence. Lois was born on November 16, 1944 in Scott County, Tennessee to the late Gilbert Jeffers and Jaunita Patton. She was of Baptist faith, and a member of Clinch River Baptist Church. She loved playing Dominos at church, Big UT...

Mary Carroll (Weaver)  Singleton

Mary Carroll (Weaver) Singleton

Jun 5, 2019

Mary Carroll Weaver Singleton, age 90 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on June 5, 2019 at her residence. Mary was born August 24, 1928 in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Earl Hendrix and Rose Kathryn Bullock Hendrix. She was a member of Island Ford Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting, loved watching tv, especially Hallmark and soap operas,...

Amy Leann Brown

Amy Leann Brown

May 27, 2019

Amy LeAnn Brown, age 44 of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on May 27, 2019 at the Summit View in Rocky Top, Tennessee. She was of Christian Faith. She attended Pellissippi State Community College where she earned a degree in Financial Management. She was a voracious reader and an extremely articulate writer. She had a special place in her heart...

Mary Lynn Byrd

Mary Lynn Byrd

May 27, 2019

On Monday, May 27, 2019, Mary Lynn (Woods) Byrd of Rocky Top became one of heaven’s angels.  Born September 4, 1947 to parents S.B. and Mildred (Hatmaker) Woods, she was a graduate of Man High School in Man, WV, and attended Marshall University in WV.  She is preceded in death by her father S.B. Woods, Brother Brian Woods, Sister...