John Edward Smithers

Apr 4, 2017

John Edward Smithers, 86, of LaFollette passed away Tuesday April 4.  Loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and brother-in-law.  He was a member of FBC of Jacksboro, UMW Local 1569, and the Masonic Lodge.  Known to family and friends as “John Ed” and Papa, he enjoyed a 26-year retirement from coal mining. His retirement allowed the...

Earl Kenneth Allen Parsons

Mar 30, 2017

Earl Kenneth Allen Parsons, age 55, of Lake City, Tennessee passed away at his residence, on Thursday, March 30, 2017. He was born June 26, 1961 in TN. Earl was of the Baptist faith. He also loved music.  Earl is preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn Hayes Parsons and his sisters: Pamela Rainey and Karen Parsons.

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Sloan Diane Furlong

Mar 27, 2017

Sloan Diane Furlong, age 32, of Powell, TN passed away March 27, 2017 at home. She attended Trinity Community Church, Knoxville Christian Center, and Faith Promise Church. She was never married and had no children. She is survived by her father, Shane Furlong, her mother, Katherine Pittenger, her step-father, Rick Pittenger, her brother Stuart Furlong, , her sister Samantha...

Rosetta Sexton

Mar 26, 2017

Rosetta Sexton, age 94, of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at the Summit View of Rocky Top.  She was born May 5, 1922 in Scott County, TN to the late William and Mary Hutson Crabtree. Rosetta was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the Christian Fellowship Church for many years.  She...

James Leo Slover

Mar 24, 2017

James Leo Slover, age 86, of Lake City, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017 at his residence. Leo was born on May 6, 1930 in Campbell County, Tennessee to the late Pleasant E. Slover and Lassie Loving Slover. Leo was a member of New Freedom Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, cattle, farming, joking, and spending time...

Terrance "Terry" Lynn Lane

Mar 15, 2017

Terrance "Terry" Lynn Lane, age 58 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at his residence. Terry was born on March 9, 1959 in Anderson County, Tennessee. He was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed four-wheeling and working around the house. Terry is preceded in death by his father, James W. Lane, and his brothers,...

Darrell Lee Goodman

Mar 12, 2017

Darrell Lee Goodman, age 49, of Clinton, TN passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at his residence. He was born on November 1, 1967 in Lake City, TN to the late R.C. White and Unavee Goodman. Darrell enjoyed fishing, playing guitar, and watching wrestling. Survivors: Children: Jamie Goodman Michigan Sarah Goodman Lake City Tiffany Roach Caryville Brother: Gary Goodman...

Marie (Kesterson) Watts

Mar 11, 2017

Marie Kesterson Watts,beloved mother and grandmother age 91, of Rocky Top, TN, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at her residence. Marie was born in Campbell County, TN, on August 31, 1925. Marie was a member of Rocky Top United Methodist Church. She graduated from Draughns Business College and worked as a Calutron Operator and lab analyst at...

Kathryn Ellen Gainer

Mar 11, 2017

Kathryn's wishes were to be cremated. No services are planned at this time.

Thomas "Tom" Fredrick Eldridge

Mar 9, 2017

Thomas "Tom" Fredrick Eldridge, age 37 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at the Fort Sanders Medical Center of Knoxville. Tom was born in Napoleon, Ohio on April 5, 1979. He was of the Baptist Faith. Tom enjoyed hunting, watching football, trading cars, and helping other people. Tom had a big heart and is preceded...

Jerry L. Shultz

Mar 8, 2017

Jerry L. Shultz, age 74 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at his residence. Jerry was born on July 29, 1942 in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Luther and Pearl McMahan Shultz. He was a member of Clinch River Baptist Church in Lake City. Jerry loved to help people, garden, and travel. In...

Eva Marie Clinard

Mar 7, 2017

Eva Marie Clinard, age 61 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at her residence. Eva was born on March 7, 1956 to the late Raymond Clinard and Margaret Anthony in Baltimore, Maryland. She loved cleaning, walking, her pets, and spending time with her family and friends. Eva was a member of the Lake City Christian...

Patricia L. Powers

Feb 22, 2017

Patricia L. Powers, age 76, of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was born on September 25, 1940 in Morley, TN to the late Rev. William Maupin and Mae Maupin. Patricia enjoyed Tennessee football, was an avid Peyton Manning fan, and an avid NASCAR fan, especially Dale...

Melissa Lynn Wheeler

Feb 21, 2017

Melissa Lynn Wheeler, age 48 formerly of Knoxville, TN, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017 in Aurora , Colorado. She was born December 25, 1968 in Knoxville, TN. Melissa was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed traveling and listening to music. Melissa is preceded in death by her parents, sister, Karen Parker and brother, Jimmy Corcaran. Survivors include; husband, Joseph...

Billy Ray Phillips

Feb 21, 2017

Billy Ray Phillips, age 75, of Lake City, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. He was born July 4, 1941 in Anderson County, TN to the late Ed and Wilma Phillips. Billy was a member of the Mountain View Baptist Church in Lake City. He enjoyed running the country store, collecting antiques and woodworking. Billy is preceded in death...

Mickie Hunley Massey

Feb 19, 2017

Mickie Hunley Massey, age 42, went to be with her Lord and family in heaven on Sunday, February 19, 2017 in Wichita Falls, Texas. Mickie was born October 4, 1974 to James and Judy Rains Hunley in Lake City, Tennessee. Mickie married Cliff Massey on November 22, 2002 in Henrietta, Texas. She was a homemaker and loved her family pets....

Lee Void Hatmaker

Feb 19, 2017

Lee V. Hatmaker, age 69, of Clinton, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017. He was born December 7, 1947 in Briceville, TN to the late Ernest Lee and Oma Duncan Hatmaker. Lee worked as an EMT for 27 years at the Anderson County EMS. He enjoyed collecting knives, watches and flashlights. Lee is preceded in death by his parents...

Olivia Rae Mcghee

Feb 19, 2017

Olivia Rae McGhee, infant daughter of Ian and Calei Myers Mcghee passed away, Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the McGhee-Harness Cemetery in Caryville, TN.

Interment Details

McGhee - Harness Cemetery

Esther Lee Parks

Feb 15, 2017

Esther Lee "Lowe" Parks, age 83 of the Laurel Grove Community, passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving daughter, on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at her residence. Visitation: 5:30 - 7:30 PM Friday, February 17, 2017 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City. Funeral Service: 2:00 PM Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Laurel Grove Missionary Baptist Church...

Marvin Elwood Kitzmiller

Feb 12, 2017

Marvin Elwood Kitzmiller, age 72 of Lake City, passed away at home after a long illness, surrounded by family on Sunday, February 12, 2017. He was a truck driver for over 40 years. He enjoyed camping, fishiong, and spending time with family and friends. He was born on November 7, 1944 to the late George and Frances Kitzmiller in Flushing,...