Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rocky Top & Anderson County, TN.

Teresa Lynn Cable

Teresa Lynn Cable

Aug 22, 2024

Teresa Lynn Cable, age 67, of Loudon passed away on August 22, 2024. She was born on December 14, 1956 to the late James Lane Sr. and Marion Hail. She is preceded in death by her parents, grandchildren, Aiden and Olivia Martin, brother, Scotty Lane, and sister, Barbara Wilson.

She is survived by:

Daughter             Misty Martin...

Betty Fay Black Wilson

Betty Fay Black Wilson

Aug 10, 2024

Betty Fay Black Wilson, age 82, of Lake City, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Betty went home to be with the Lord after battling numerous health issues. Everyone who knew her loved her and her quick wit spunk and energy. She was a very loving caring person with...

Horace Jennings

Horace Jennings

Aug 10, 2024

Horace Jennings, age 91, of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on August 10, 2024 at the Norris Health and Rehab. Horace was born in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Franklin Jennings and Lucy Adkins Jennings. Horace was a mechanic for Oak Ridge National Laboratory for many years. He was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church. In addition...

Mary Ellen Webster

Mary Ellen Webster

Aug 9, 2024

Mary Ellen Webster, age 71, of Baltimore, Maryland passed away peacefully on Friday, August 9, 2024 at Big South Fork Medical Center of Oneida. Mary enjoyed painting knick-knacks, exploring caves, going to flea markets, and raising cane. She is preceded in death by her brother, Leonard Lockner Jr. "Bubbie". Sisters, Dorothy Schick, and Blanch Lockner. 

She is survived by: 

Her sons  ...

William Everette White

William Everette White

Aug 8, 2024

William Everette White, known affectionately as Bill, passed away on August 8, 2024, in Knoxville, Tennessee, at the age of 77. Born on March 28, 1947, in Lake City, Bill lived a life marked by dedication to his family, a distinguished career, and service to his country. 

Bill graduated from Lake City High School in 1965 and shortly thereafter joined the...

Carolyn "Nene" Elizabeth West

Carolyn "Nene" Elizabeth West

Aug 2, 2024

Carolyn Elizabeth "Nene" West age 78, of Rocky Top, passed away on August 2, 2024 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was a faithful member of West Side Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, spending time with family and friends and going to church. Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents George and Georgia Walker, Husband...

Joe Hatfield

Joe Hatfield

Jul 29, 2024

Joseph "Joe" F. Hatfield

Joe Hatfield, 82, passed away at home on July 29, 2024. Born to the late Eliza and Fowler Hatfield he is predeceased by seven sisters and two brothers.

He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Masters Degree and taught school for 30 years. He loved teaching.

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Everette "Sonny" E Robertson

Everette "Sonny" E Robertson

Jul 25, 2024

Everette E. "Sonny" Robertson, age 84, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at his residence. Sonny was born March 28, 1940 in Vasper, Tennessee to the late Estel Earl Robertson and Willie Biggs Robertson. Sonny was a car enthusiast, gun enthusiast, and a member of the L.A. Cruizers Car Club. He retired from the  US...

Violet Pearl Sharp

Violet Pearl Sharp

Jul 20, 2024

Violet Pearl Sharp age 85 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on July 20, 2024 at Summit View of Rocky Top. Violet was born on March 31, 1939 in Lake City to the late James Edgar Riggs and Alice Geneva Riggs Housley. Violet loved singing at church, painting, embroidering, and flowers.  She is preceded in death by her Husband....

James J Powers

James J Powers

Jul 17, 2024

James J. "JJ" Powers, age 51, of Knoxville passed away at the Tennova North Hospital on July 17, 2024. JJ is preceded in death by his wife, Deborah "Debbie". He is survived by his Children: Cortney Sturgill (Andrew) and Tyler Powers (Casey); Grandchildren: Coltin, Zaydan, Maddisyn, Zoey and Anderson; Mother: Becky Hawkins Quattlebaum and Father: James Powers (Vicki); Sister:...

Terrance Lynn Davis

Terrance Lynn Davis

Jul 15, 2024

Terrance Lynn Davis, age 60 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on July 15, 2024 at the Cumberland Village Genesis Healthcare of LaFollette. Terrance was born on June 17, 1964 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Loyal Richard Davis Jr and Minnie Paul Davis. Terrance will be missed by many. Per Terrance's wishes, no services will be held.

Vincent James Campanile

Vincent James Campanile

Jul 15, 2024

Vincent James Campanile, age 66 of Rocky Top, Tennessee passed away on July 15, 2024 at his residence. He was born born on December 25, 1957 in Manhattan, New York to Vincent James Campanile and Lillian Ferrio. Vincent was a proud member of the US Navy. He is preceded in death by his father Vincent James Campanile. He is...

Michiael Jenkins

Michiael Jenkins

Jul 14, 2024

Michiael Jenkins age 71, of Clinton, Tennessee passed away on July 14, 2024 at his residence. He was born on November 18, 1952 to the late Dudley L. Jenkins and Susie Miller in Campbell County, Tennessee. Michiael loved car shows, auctions, the History Channel, and Barrett-Jackson car auctions. He preceded in death by: His parents, Brother J.C. Jenkins, sisters...

James Edward Harness Sr.

James Edward Harness Sr.

Jul 8, 2024

In Loving Memory of James Edward (Jimmy) Harness Sr., age 80 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on July 8, 2024, at Methodist Medical Hospital, Oak Ridge. Jimmy was born January 28, 1944, in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Thomas Harness and Lillie May Rutherford. He enjoyed working on vehicles, watching tv, fishing and spending time with his...

Beulah Duncan Braden Comer

Beulah Duncan Braden Comer

Jul 6, 2024

Beulah Duncan Braden Comer of Lake City, age 99 passed away on July 6, 2024.

She was born in Blue Diamond, KY, August 7, 1924 to Byrd W. and Malinda Stocks Duncan.

Beulah was a beloved member of Indian Bluff Baptist Church, where she played the piano, sang in the choir and taught the Intermediate...

Mark Jared Foster

Mark Jared Foster

Jul 1, 2024

Mark Jared Foster, known affectionately as Jurd, passed away on July 1, 2024, at the age of 32 in Wartburg, Tennessee. Born on June 17, 1992, in New River, Tennessee, Jurd grew up to be a strong and determined individual, deeply loved by those who knew him.He attended Central High School in Wartburg, where he began to cultivate his...

Lewie Edward Lay

Lewie Edward Lay

Jul 1, 2024

Lewie Edward Lay , 68 years of age, passed away on July 1, 2024 at Sacred Ground Hospice House.  He was born September 25, 1955 in Scott County, TN to the late James R. and Reba Hamlin Lay.  Lewie attended Faith Promise Church. He loved working on his cars, spending time with family and friends.

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Arvil Bumgardner

Arvil Bumgardner

Jun 28, 2024

Arvil Bumgardner age 88 of Oak Ridge, Tennessee  passed away on June 28, 2024 at his residence. Arvil was born on April 13, 1936  in Clinton, Tennessee to the late James Arvil Bumgardner and Della Foust. Arvil was of the Baptist faith. He liked to garden and loved his tomato plants. Arvil is preceded in death by his parents...

Patsy Lynn Hammond

Patsy Lynn Hammond

Jun 23, 2024

Patsy Lynn Hammond born May 7, 1952 passed away suddenly on Sunday June 23, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents Carolyn and Clifford Overton, her brother James Overton, her mother and father in law Drew and Betty Hammond. She is survived by the love of her life, her husband of 57 years William Hammond, her children...

Florene Mcghee Rutherford

Florene Mcghee Rutherford

Jun 18, 2024

Florene McGhee Rutherford born May 20, 1936 in Shea Tennessee to Brassfield and Marie McGhee passed comfortably at 12:05 am June 18, 2024.

She was a hairdresser in Jacksboro, Tennessee along side her best friend Jackie Gwin. Together they formed a little community of their own with many women and a few lucky men who...