Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rocky Top & Anderson County, TN.
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
...
Debra Jane Seiber
Jan 7, 2026
Debra Jane Seiber age 68 of Lake City passed away on January 7, 2026 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
Debra was born on January 5, 1958 to the late Jasper and Pauline White Procise. Debra was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church.
She loved sewing, working on computers, collector of many things and loved all animals.
She is preceded in...
Lisa Gail Powers
Jan 6, 2026
Lisa Gail Powers age 57 passed away suddenly at her residence on January 6 , 2026 in Nashville Tennessee.
Lisa was adventurous and very funny. She never met a stranger and had a unique way of putting a smile on people's faces.
Lisa enjoyed shopping and spending time with her granddaughter Brooklyn.
Lisa is preceded in death by he grandparents John and Clara...
Steven Leslie Symons
Jan 3, 2026
Steven Leslie Symons age 58 of Knoxville passed away January 3, 2026 at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville,Tennessee.
Steven enjoyed collecting rocks, arrowheads, fishing, reppelling, and guns.
Steven is survived by: His wife Ronda Symons Knoxville, TN
...
Kenneth Ray Smith
Jan 3, 2026
Kenneth (Ray) Smith of Rocky Top went to be with the Lord on January 3, 2026
Ken was a loving husband,father and papaw. All that meet him knew his tremendous love for the Lord and his family.
He served as a deacon at New Beverly Baptist Church and Island Ford Baptist Church.
He leaves behind a legacy of great faith and love and...
Johnathan Allen Davis Sr
Dec 30, 2025
Johnathan Allen Davis Sr., age 69, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 30,2025.
John was a proud member of the United States Army actively for three years and in the reserve for three years. After a
honorable discharge from his service, he owned and managed Clinch River Sporting Goods. He was a avid hunter and fisherman.
Some of his favorite...
Margaret Rose Fritts
Dec 30, 2025
Margaret Rose Kesterson Fritts, age 94, went to her heavenly home on December 30, 2025. She was born on November 6, 1931, in Briceville, Tennessee, and lived in Rocky Top with her beloved husband, Dorcy Lee Fritts for 70 years until his passing in 2020. She was precededin death by her parents, Mary (Foust) and Lewis Kesterson and sister Betty...
Lonnie Lee Foster
Dec 24, 2025
Lonnie Lee Foster went to be with his Heavenly Father on December 24, 2025. He passed away at Parkwest Hospital, surrounded by family and close friends. He was born September 29, 1942 in Lake City, where he was raised, and graduated from Lake City High School in 1960.
Upon graduation he enlisted in the army and served in Korea. After his...
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