Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rocky Top & Anderson County, TN.

Jerry Taylor

Jerry Taylor

Nov 5, 2024

Jerry Dalas Taylor, age 81 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at the Summit View of Rocky Top. Jerry was born in Lake City, Tennessee to the late DJ Wilson and Helen E. Lewis Taylor. Jerry was a resident of Summit View of Rocky Top for many years and anyone who met him loved him....

Benjamin Andrew Duncan

Benjamin Andrew Duncan

Nov 2, 2024

Benjamin Andrew Duncan (40) departed this earthly life on Friday evening, November 1, 2024, to be with his eternal father and savior. Born in Knoxville on February 5, 1984, he was a lifelong resident of the Heiskell and Powell communities. Created with a kind spirit which was noticed by all he met, he made friends easily and appreciated the simple...

Darrell "Fuzz" Jenkins

Darrell "Fuzz" Jenkins

Nov 2, 2024

Darrell "Fuzz" Jenkins, age 62, of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on November 2, 2024 at his residence. Fuzz was born March 2, 1962 in LaFollette, Tennessee to the late Dudley L. Jenkins and Susie Miller. He worked for Telos Global as a machine operator. Fuzz was of the Church of God faith. He loved cars, watching birds, especially cardinals,...

Levi Alexander Harness

Levi Alexander Harness

Nov 1, 2024

Levi Alexander Harness, of Clinton, Tennessee, spent three precious days in the arms of his family before the Lord called him home. Although his time on Earth was far less than we would have hoped, Levi left a huge impact on the lives of everyone that knew him. Although he was little, he was fierce. His strength was unmatched, and...

Anthony Dean Snow

Anthony Dean Snow

Oct 28, 2024

Anthony Dean Snow, age 59, passed away at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge on October 28, 2024. He was born on August 16, 1965 to the late Jimmie and Geraldine Snow. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Jimmy Ray Snow. 

Survivors:

Daughter              Cynthia Renee...

Sandra C. Hicks

Sandra C. Hicks

Oct 22, 2024

Sandra C. Hicks, age 83, passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2024, surrounded by her family. Sandra was born in Flatrock, MI in 1941 to Sylvester and Mae Lou Niner. Sandra was a graduate of Airport High School in 1959. Sandra enjoyed life and was dedicated to her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed going on cruises and playing...

Louise Byrge

Louise Byrge

Oct 20, 2024

Louise Byrge, age 82 of Rocky Top, Tennessee passed away on October 20, 2024 at her daughter's residence. Louise was born January 31, 1942 in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Isac Tom Hatmaker and Edna Mae Elliott Hatmaker. Louise was a member of Graves Gap Baptist Church in Briceville. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, watching westerns, going to church and...

Phyllis Clydene Livengood

Phyllis Clydene Livengood

Oct 19, 2024

Phyllis Clydene Wilson Daniels Livengood, age 89, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee died on October 19, 2024 at Commonwealth Senior Living of Oak Ridge. She was born on March 25, 1935 in Coal Creek, Tennessee to the late Homer Clyde Wilson and Eva Louise Duncan. She married her high school sweetheart, Bobby Daniels, on December 16, 1955. They raised five children,...

Shirley Gean Ford

Shirley Gean Ford

Oct 19, 2024

Shirley Gean Ford, age 60, of Rocky Top, Tennessee, passed away on October 19, 2024 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center of Knoxville. Shirley was born August 27, 1964 in Lake City, Tennessee to the late Raymond Jobe Jr. and Rainey Marlow Jobe. She was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church. Shirley loved taking care of her family....

Mildred Sellers

Mildred Sellers

Oct 16, 2024

Mildred F Sellers, age 93 of Clinton, Tennessee passed away on October 16, 2024 at her residence. Mildred was born August 18, 1931 in Griffithsville, West Virginia to the late Clay and Lena Richmond Stowers. Mildred was a member of First Baptist Church of Lake City. She loved to do ceramics, sewing, and quilting. In addition to her parents, Mildred...

Bobbie Jean Harmon

Bobbie Jean Harmon

Oct 10, 2024

Bobbie Jean Harmon, age 86, of Anderson County went to her heavenly home Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Life Care Center of Jefferson City. She was born on September 16, 1938 to the late Earl Turner and Louise Hutton. Bobbie was a member of Clinch River Baptist Church. She loved to quilt and loved her grandchildren immensely.  She is preceded...

Michael Rogers

Michael Rogers

Oct 7, 2024

Michael Rogers of Roses Creek passed away on October 7, 2024. He was the beloved son of Harry Rogers and Debra Grice. He was preceded in death by Lula and Clyde Rogers of Roses Creek and his brother Christopher. He had one daughter, Caitlyn Haynes. Mike was joyous and funny. He loved to crack jokes and make people laugh. He...

Martha L. Braden

Martha L. Braden

Sep 30, 2024

Martha Lou Braden Boshears age 65, of Clinton, Tennessee passed away on October 30, 2024 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was born on March 20, 1959 to the late Charles William Boshears and Anna Bell Wright in Lake City, TN. She loved gardening, watching game shows, and the Kansas City Chiefs. She is preceded in death by...

Martha Lou Braden

Martha Lou Braden

Sep 30, 2024

Martha Lou Braden Boshears age 65, of Clinton, Tennessee passed away on October 30, 2024 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was born on March 20, 1959 to the late Charles William Boshears and Anna Bell Wright in Lake City, TN. She loved gardening, watching game shows, and the Kansas City Chiefs. She is preceded in death by...

John Lay

John Lay

Sep 28, 2024

John Lay, 82, formerly of Jacksboro, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on the 28th of September, 2024. He was surrounded by his loving family. Son of Mossie L Lay (Harmon) and James P Lay, he was born July 15, 1942 in Lake City, Tennessee. John graduated from Jacksboro High School in 1961 and entered the US Air...

Annie Evelyne Ruiz

Annie Evelyne Ruiz

Sep 28, 2024

Annie Evelyne Ruiz age 77, of Rocky Top, Tennessee passed away on September 28, 2024, at her residence. She was born on December 28, 1946 in New River, Tennessee to the late Calvin Patterson and Elsie Seiber. In her spare time, Annie enjoyed spending time on her tablet and was a well-known "Facebook Junkie". She also enjoyed listening to religious...

Joe Mack Chase

Joe Mack Chase

Sep 26, 2024

Joe Mack Chase, age 73, passed away at UT Medical Center on September 26, 2024. He was born on November 14, 1950 to the late William Chase and Edna Hedgecoth. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working in his yard or garden. In his spare time, Joe was an avid UT football fan and loved...

William Charles "W.C." Braden

William Charles "W.C." Braden

Sep 26, 2024

William Charles Braden (W.C), age 88, was born on August 3, 1936 passed away at his home on September 26, 2024. William is preceded in death by sons: Charles T. Braden, Roger A. Braden, parents: Homer and Cindy Braden, sisters: Evelyn Braden, and Lucille Durbin.

Survivors:

Wife of 64 Years   Betty Braden of Rocky Top

Sons   Randall and Suzannah Braden of...

Kandi Jane Davidson

Kandi Jane Davidson

Sep 23, 2024

Kandi Jane Davison age 74, of Lake City, Tennesse passed away on September 23, 2024 at the Summit View of Rocky Top. She was born on June 20, 1950 to the Edwin Gardner Davidson and Elva Marie Williams. She loved ceramics and macrame. Kandi is preceded in death by her parents and sister Sue Adkins. 

Daughters      Kimberly J. McQuary...

Sherry Elaine Scarbrough

Sherry Elaine Scarbrough

Sep 21, 2024

Sherry Elaine Scarbrough age 76, of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on September 21, 2024 in at the NHC healthcare in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She was born on June 4, 1948 in Carville, Tennessee to the late Bill Pike and Dorothy Forrester.  Sherry is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by:

Husband    Harold Scarbrough      ...