Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rocky Top & Anderson County, TN.

Irene Boshears
Aug 16, 2012
Irene Smith Cantrell Boshears, age 86, of Jacksboro, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2012 at the Golden Living Windwood Facility in Clinton. She was born February 4, 1926 in Oliver Springs to the late Willie and Cora Lee Taylor Smith. Irene was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clinton. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and being involved with the...
Rev. Robert Lee Kennedy
Aug 16, 2012
Rev. Robert Lee Kennedy, age 80, of Lake City, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2012 at his residence. He was born October 14, 1931 in Anderson County, Tn. to the late Mike and Laura Duncan Kennedy. Robert was a member of the Cumberland Mountain Missionary Baptist Church, formerly known as the Swag. He enjoyed reading his Bible, ginsenging, hunting, taxidermy,...

Alma Violet
Aug 15, 2012
Alma Vaughn Violet, age 92 of Lake City, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at Summit View of Lake City. She was born April 25, 1920 in Anderson County to the late Marcus and Apalona Cole Turnbill. Alma was a member of Island Ford Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband,...
Roscoe Martin
Aug 10, 2012
Roscoe J. Martin, age 92, of Lake City, passed away Friday, August 10, 2012 at Summit View Health Care. He was born March 19, 1920 in Anderson County, Tn. to the late Al Prince Martin and Idella Cook Martin. He was a member of the Clear Branch Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, taught Junior Boys Sunday School...
Anna Lou Worthington
Aug 10, 2012
Anna Lou Worthington, age 94 of Lake City, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2012 at Summit View of Lake City. She was born October 13, 1917 in Anderson County to the late John L. and Sallie Cantrell Worthington. Anna Lou was a member of Main Street Baptist Church and a professional business woman who graduated from Knoxville Business College....
Robert James Blanchard
Aug 7, 2012
Robert James Blanchard Sr., age 79, of Lake City, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Robert was born September 25, 1932 to the late Arthur and Edna Porter Blanchard. He attended Clear Branch Baptist Church. In addition to parents, Robert is preceded in death by his brother Earl Blanchard. Survivors: Wife Ruth...
James Edward Hill
Jul 30, 2012
James Edward Hill, age 73, of the Vasper Community in Caryville, passed away on Monday, July 30, 2012 at the Lafollette Medical Center. He was born June 13, 1939 in Cumberland Gap, TN to the late Eugene Leslie and Imogene Ledger Hill. He was a Marine Corps Veteran who served in Vietnam. James attended the Indian Mound Baptist Church. He...
John Thomas Roberts
Jul 30, 2012
John Thomas Roberts, 41 of Lake City passed away suddenly July 30, 2012. He was a member of Lake City Christian Fellowship. He was preceded in death by father, Benny B. Roberts, Sr., Grandparents Blake and Edith Roberts and Tom and Verlie Smith. He is survived by Fiancee Sara Hill, Children: Zane, Dara, Seth, Trae and Aden Roberts of Lake...
Dustin Ray Kennedy
Jul 19, 2012
Dustin Ray Kennedy, age 15, of Lake City, went to be with the Lord at 2:00 PM on July 19, 2012 at the East Tennessee Childrens Hospital in Knoxville. He was born on May 26, 1997 to Billy Ray Jr. and Loretta Lynn Kennedy. Son to Billy Ray Jr. & Wife Loretta Lynn Kennedy Grandson to Billy Joe & Wife...
Millard Phillips
Jul 17, 2012
Millard Phillips, age 82, of Lake City, passed away July 17, 2012 at the LaFollette Medical Center. He was born on May 9, 1929 in Campbell County to the late Frank and Maggie Daugherty Phillips. Millard enjoyed fishing, hunting, sports and telling tall tales. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Medie Phillips, son...

Lee Edward "Red" Lovely
Jul 5, 2012
Lee "Red" Edward Lovely, age 86, of Lake City, passed away July 5, 2012 at the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born on October 27, 1925 in Campbell County to the late Lee and Lela Queener Lovely. Red was a member of the Coal Creek Lodge #492 F&AM. He was also a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite...
Norma A. Roberts
Jul 5, 2012
Norma A. Roberts Born in Iaeger, WV on May 8, 1925 Departed on Jul. 5, 2012 and resided in Cincinnati, OH. Beloved daughter of the late Howard Roberts and Nannie A. Massengill. Loving sister of Marvin Sanders, Sue Neff, Bill Massengill, Judy Bernard, and Linda Massengill. Dear aunt of numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Passed away Thursday,...

Jeanne Mayes Abner
Jul 4, 2012
Hatmaker Funeral Home 503 S. Main Street Lake City, TN 37769 (865)426-2158 Jeanne Mayes Abner of the Medford community went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Hugh Abner; parents, Roy Ace Mayes and Autie Mae Barnett Mayes; and sister Rachael Mayes Rayfield Singleton. Survivors include sons Terry Brian...

Gwendolyn Ruth (Cupp) Hill
Jul 3, 2012
Gwendolyn Ruth Cupp Hill, age 73, of the Vasper Community in Caryville, passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at the Lafollette Medical Center. She was born July 5, 1938 in Campbell County to the late Clay Alexander and Willie L. Sharp Cupp. She retired from the U.S. Government as a Postal Supervisor with 33 years service. She previously attended...

Claburn Carroll
Jul 2, 2012
Claburn Carroll, age 73, of Lake City, passed away Monday July 2, 2012 at the Physicians Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born September 16, 1938 in Anderson County, Tn. to the late King and Mattie Lively Carroll. Claburn was a member of the Fratersville Baptist Church. He retired from General Motors. He was an avid Nascar fan. In...

Teddy Burriss
Jun 30, 2012
Teddy Burriss, age 48, of Lake City, passed away June 30, 2012 at his residence. He was born on January 16, 1964 in Campbell County , Tn. to the late Russell and Susie White Burriss. Teddy was a member of the Royal Blue Baptist Church. He loved fishing,nascar, ginsenging, spending time with family and friends, most of all his great...
John Henry Harmon Jr
Jun 29, 2012
John Henry Harmon Jr. age 64 of the Fratersville Community, went home to be with the Lord after fighting a long and courageous battle with black lung on Friday, June 29, 2012 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center of Knoxville. He was born December 28, 1947 in Anderson County to the late John Henry Harmon Sr. and Pauline Barber. He...

Carliea Loucinda Shelton Mize
Jun 26, 2012
Carliea Loucinda Shelton Mize went to be with the Lord June 26, 2012. She was a member of The Church of God of the Union Assembly, Claxton. She graduated from Anderson County High School in 1992. She was awarded a full scholarship to Lincoln Memorial University. She worked several years as a Data Entry Clerk as well as an Account...
Ronald "Ron" Parks
Jun 25, 2012
Ronald "Ron" Louis Parks, age 54, of Lake City, passed away on June 25, 2012 at the University Of Tennessee Medical Center Of Knoxville. Ron was born November 22, 1957 in Anderson County. Ron enjoyed fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors Parents Lonnie Parks & Wife Mary Lake City Several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Friends. Visitation:...
Virgil "Buck" Wilson
Jun 23, 2012
Visitation Details
Wednesday, June 27th, 2012, 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Hatmaker Funeral Home
Service Details
Wednesday, June 27th, 2012, 8:00pm, Hatmaker Funeral Home
Interment Details
Campbell Memorial Gardens
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