Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rocky Top & Anderson County, TN.

Katie Tadlock

Katie Tadlock

Aug 15, 2011

Katie Tadlock, age 95, passed away Monday, August 15, 2011. She was born April 18, 1916 in Lake City to the late Harlan Sr. and Sadie Hill Sparks. Katie was a member of the West Side Baptist Church and enjoyed: singing, quilting, crocheting, working in gardens and yards, and loved kids dearly. In addition to her parents, Katie is preceded...

Ollie Phillips

Ollie Phillips

Aug 11, 2011

Mrs. Ollie Phillips, age 89, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2011. She was a member of Lake City Christian Fellowship and is preceded in death by her husband Rev. Carvin Phillips, and 9 brothers and sisters. Survivors: Daughters Sharon Kerr Knoxville Brenda West & Husband Gary Andersonville Sons Justin Phillips & Wife Sheryl Lake City Paul Phillips Powell Wayne Phillips...

James Wilson

James Wilson

Aug 10, 2011

James Thomas "J.T." Wilson, age 69 of Athens, formerly of Briceville, went home on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at his residence. He was born June 2, 1942 in Briceville, TN to Luther and Dora Braden Wilson. He was a member of the United States Air Force. He enjoyed fishing woodwork, spending time with family, especially his grandkids. He is preceded...

James Violet

James Violet

Aug 10, 2011

James Edward Violet, age 67, of Lake City, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at his residence. He was born December 8, 1943 in Anderson County to Frank and Alma Turnbill Violet. He was a member of the Island Ford Baptist Church. James enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Frank Violet....

Billy Ray Leach

Billy Ray Leach

Aug 8, 2011

Billy Ray Leach, 78, of Lake City, went to be with the Lord on August 8th, 2011, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born March 22nd, 1933, in Briceville, TN, the son of Robert and Ruby Bailey Leach and lived most of his life in Lake City. Billy Ray was a member of Main Street Baptist Church...

Wilma Fisher

Wilma Fisher

Aug 6, 2011

Wilma Imogene Fisher, age 69, of Lake City, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2011 at the University Medical Center of Knoxville in Knoxville, Tn. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles, and spending time with family. Wilma is preceded in death by her parents. Survivors: Brothers Kyle Goodman & Wife Sandra Lake...

Lawrence Foust

Lawrence Foust

Aug 3, 2011

Lawrence Foust, age 63, of Lake City, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at UT Medical Center of Knoxville, Tennessee. Lawrence was born on January 21, 1948 in Anderson County, TN to the late Millard and Woodrow Word Foust. He was a member of the Island Ford Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time with grandchildren and family, riding his horses,...

Harvey James Bridges Jr

Harvey James Bridges Jr

Aug 1, 2011

Hatmaker Funeral Home 503 S. Main Street Lake City, TN 37769 (865)426-2158 Harvey James Bridges Jr., age 77, passed away on Monday August 1, 2011, surrounded by his family, at Select Specialty Hospital due to injuries sustained from an ATV accident on July 4, 2011. Harvey was born on May 1, 1934 on Vowell Mountain in Anderson County, TN to...

James Harold Elliott

James Harold Elliott

Jul 28, 2011

James Harold Elliott, age 86 of Lake City, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2011 at Summit View of Lake City. He was born March 2, 1925 in Scott County to the late Wade and Ethel Newport Elliott. James was Army Veteran, who served in France and Germany . He was a member of the Clear Branch Baptist Church. In...

Kathleen (Lovett)  Head

Kathleen (Lovett) Head

Jul 23, 2011

Kathleen Head, age 83 of Caryville, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 29, 1927 in Jellico, TN to the late Frank and Cora Mae Moore Lovett. Kathleen was a member of Christian Baptist Church in Miamisburg, OH. She enjoyed croetching, knitting, and spending time with family and friends whom she...

Cody Allen Phillips

Cody Allen Phillips

Jul 20, 2011

Cody Allen Phillips, age 21, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at the UT Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Cody was born on May 8, 1990 in Anderson County, TN. He was a member of Pine Hill Baptist Church. He enjoyed four wheeling, hunting, fishing, ginsening, spending time with family and friends, especially his baby girl. Survivors: Parents David...

Arick Dewayne Chapman

Arick Dewayne Chapman

Jul 19, 2011

Arick Dewayne Chapman, age 39, of Andersonville, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2011. Arick was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. He also enjoyed four-wheeling, fishing, hunting, being on the mountains, and spending time with family and friends. Arick is preceded in death by his grandparents: Robert, Hazel Chapman, and Odeva Bailey. Survivors: Wife Angi Chapman Andersonville Children Brooke Chapman...

Norma (Braden)  Randolph

Norma (Braden) Randolph

Jul 15, 2011

Norma K. Randolph, age 69 of Briceville, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2011 at Methodist Medical Center. She was a lifelong member of Indian Bluff Baptist Church. Norma will be remembered most as a loving mother, wife, grandmother, and friend.. Her greatest joy was taking care of her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Jerry West

Jerry West

Jul 15, 2011

Jerry West, age 44 of Lake City, passed away Friday, July 15, 2011 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born October 14, 1966 in Cleveland, OH to the late Virdeth and Ruby Wilson West. Jerry was a member of Trinity Freewill Baptist Church in Cleveland, OH. He enjoyed watching T.V., loved his dog, and spending time with...

Flossie Lovania (Martin)  Hunley

Flossie Lovania (Martin) Hunley

Jul 15, 2011

Flossie Martin Hunley, age 95 of Lake City, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 15, 2011 at her residence. She was born March 1, 1916 to the late Al Prince and Idella Cook Martin. Flossie was the oldest member of the Longfield Baptist Church, where she was a devoted Christian and served as Sunday...

Ronnie Lee Douglas

Ronnie Lee Douglas

Jul 10, 2011

Ronnie Lee Douglas, age 68 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2011 at UT Medical Center. He was born January 30, 1943 in Jellico, TN to the late James Howard Sr. and Joy Marie Smith Douglas. Ronnie was a Army veteran, loved fishing, and spending time with family and friends. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in...

Graylon (Abbott)  Lamb

Graylon (Abbott) Lamb

Jul 7, 2011

Graylon Abbott Lamb slipped softly into the arms of God on July 7, 2011 at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County, while surrounded by her loving children. Her used body has now been replaced by a perfect body from God. Graylon was born in Campbell County to Joe E. and Maude Lowe Abbott, the third of five daughters and...

James Edward "Jim" Elliott

James Edward "Jim" Elliott

Jul 4, 2011

James "Jim" Edward Elliott, 58, of Lake City, Tennessee left to be with his Lord, Jesus Christ, early July 4, 2011. Jim was born April 5, 1953 to George and Ima Jean Elliott in Lake City, Tennessee. He graduated from Lake City High School in 1971, marrying his high school sweetheart, Connie Sharp Elliott in February 1972. Jim celebrated the...

Opal Jewel (Rutherford)  Collins

Opal Jewel (Rutherford) Collins

Jul 2, 2011

Opal Jewel Rutherford Collins, age 85 of Knoxville passed away Saturday, July 2, 2011 at her residence. She was born December 12, 1925 in Briceville, TN to the late Harrison and Mary Richards Rutherford. Opal was a member of the Briceville Church of God. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, crafts, canning, and spending time with family and friends. In addition to...

Twila Lucille (Hawkins)  Martin

Twila Lucille (Hawkins) Martin

Jun 30, 2011

Twila Lucille Hawkins Martin, age 74 of Lake City, passed away on June 30, 2011. Twila was born on November 3, 1936 to the late Millard and Pauline Bolton Hatmaker. She was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church. She loved her family very much and also loved to cook. Twila is preceded in death by: her husband "Pretty Boy...