Obituaries

Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

Alvin D. Christmas

Alvin D. Christmas

Sep 8, 2025

Alvin D. Christmas, age 80, of Harriman, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 8, 2025, peacefully during his sleep. He was born July 5, 1945, in Harriman, Tennessee. In June, Alvin and Joyce celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary. He was a member of the South Harriman Baptist Church in Harriman where he served as a...

Norman Lee Pratt

Norman Lee Pratt

Sep 1, 2025

Mr. Norman "Buck" Pratt, age 77 of Oakdale, passed away on September 1, 2025. He was born on July 28, 1948. Buck was an avid hunter and loved spending his time in the woods when he was able. He was a big fan of Netflix in his later years as he found himself in the house more. Some would even...

Theodore Joseph Huxford Jr.

Theodore Joseph Huxford Jr.

Aug 19, 2025

In Loving Memory: Theodore (Ted) Joseph Huxford

A Celebration of a Life Well-Lived

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved and admired member of our family and community, Theodore (Ted) Joseph Huxford Jr.

Ted was born to parents Lois Huxford (nee Lockrow) and Theodore Huxford in Birmingham, MI, on December 19, 1943. At the time of his...

Dale Youngblood

Dale Youngblood

Sep 10, 2025

Mr. Dale Edward Youngblood, age 63, of Rockwood, TN passed away on September 10, 2025 at the Life Care Center of Morgan County. He was born on November 6, 1961 to Frank Youngblood and Betty McNeal Youngblood in Rockwood, TN. Dale was a jack of all trades and even had his own side business in remodeling decks and some homes....

Timothy "Tim" Harold Nelson

Timothy "Tim" Harold Nelson

Sep 7, 2025

Timothy "Tim" Harold Nelson, age 71 of the Westel community in Rockwood, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Tim is preceded in death by his son: Eddie Nelson of Oakdale; his brother: Steve Nelson of Rockwood; his sister in law: Donna Nelson; and his parents: George and Bonnie (Oakes) Nelson of Rockwood.

Tim was an avid...

Donald Ree Jones

Donald Ree Jones

Sep 3, 2025

It is with deep sadness, we announce the passing of Donald Ree Jones, of Nashville, Tennessee, on Sept. 3, 2025. Donald was born on September 11, 1945 to Clifford and Rosetta Jones, who both preceded him in death. He attended Campbell High School, later transferring to Rockwood High School where he graduated in the class of 1964. He is also...

Jamie Renee Boles Wilson

Jamie Renee Boles Wilson

Sep 2, 2025

Jamie Renee Boles Wilson, age 49, a resident of Harriman, Tennessee went Home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. She was born November 18, 1975, in Rockwood, Tennessee and was a 1994 graduate of Rockwood High School. Jamie was a Referral Precert Specialist for Roane County Family...

Glenda Ann "Sissy" Webster

Glenda Ann "Sissy" Webster

Sep 2, 2025

Glenda Ann "Sissy" Webster, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. She was born on August 17, 1944, in Harriman. She attended Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Oliver Springs as a child and throughout her youth. Throughout her time at the C.G. Sexton Home in Harriman,...

James Carlock "Jim" Henry

James Carlock "Jim" Henry

Sep 2, 2025

James Carlock “Jim” Henry, of Kingston, Tennessee passed away September 2, 2025. He was born on June 23, 1930, in Rock Spring, Georgia, to the late Joseph Eubanks Henry and Gladys Carlock Henry.

At the age of 13, Jim professed his faith and was baptized at Rock Spring United Methodist Church. He later served his country proudly in the United States...

Jeffery Mark McElroy

Jeffery Mark McElroy

Sep 1, 2025

Jeffery Mark McElroy, age 63, of Rockwood, Tennessee, passed away on September 1, 2025. He was born in Rockwood on June 3, 1962 to Bobby Eugene McElroy and Bobbie Kathleen (Fugate) Feasel. He is preceded in death by his father Bobby McElroy, stepfather Robert Feasel, brother David Eugene McElroy, and nephew John Michael Berridge. He leaves behind his loving mother...

J. Ferne (Parkey) Johnson-Oddo

J. Ferne (Parkey) Johnson-Oddo

Aug 31, 2025

Mrs. J. Ferne (Parkey) Johnson-Oddo, age 90, a resident of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. She was born September 10, 1934, in Mulberry Gap in Hancock County, Tennessee. Mrs. Johnson-Oddo was a member of the Intercontinental Church of God. She drove a school bus for approximately 40 years...

Velma Lee Loggins

Velma Lee Loggins

Aug 31, 2025

Mrs. Velma Lee Wright Loggins, age 92 of Spring City, passed away on August 31, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on May 12, 1933, in Harriman, TN. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Spending time with her family, her grandchildren and great grandchildren meant everything to her. She enjoyed thrifting...

Amanda Ratliff Summey

Amanda Ratliff Summey

Aug 24, 2025

Amanda Ratliff Summey, age 43, a resident of Kingston, Tennessee passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She was born December 17, 1981, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Amanda was a former Photographer at Olan Mills and on her own. She enjoyed doing nails and spending time with her family. Amanda loved God and her...

Carolyn "Sue" Presswood

Carolyn "Sue" Presswood

Aug 20, 2025

Mrs. Carolyn “Sue” Presswood, age 73, a resident of Harriman, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. She was born September 25, 1951, in Sunbright, Tennessee. Sue was a member of the Emory Gap Independent Church of God in Harriman. She enjoyed gardening, beach trips, and time with her...

Jerry Harold Steelman

Jerry Harold Steelman

Aug 18, 2025

Mr. Jerry Harold Steelman, age 67, of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on June 9, 1958 in Rockwood, Tennessee to Lester Steelman and Laura Pugh Steelman. He was married to Shelia Russell Steelman for many years and had a thriving family. Jerry enjoyed to...

Spencer Heath Moore

Spencer Heath Moore

Aug 17, 2025

Spencer Heath Moore, age 29, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. He was born January 6, 1996, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Spencer was a member of the Rockwood Church of Christ. He enjoyed video games and riding dirt bikes. He was passionate about animals but especially loved his...

Kay Ramsey-Hill

Kay Ramsey-Hill

Aug 17, 2025

Mrs. Kay Ramsey-Hill, age 67, a resident of the Mount Vernal Community of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at her home with her family by her side, after a hard-fought battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was born April 28, 1958, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Kay was an amazing and kind woman, who was always willing to...

Dorothy Ann Pressley

Dorothy Ann Pressley

Aug 14, 2025

Ms. Dorothy Ann Pressley, age 91, of Harriman, TN passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025 with her family by her side. She was born on November 9, 1933 to Elmer Hamilton and Rhoda Ann Roberts Hamilton in Harriman, TN. She was married to Elmer "Tuggle" Pressley. Dorothy was a member of South Harriman Church of God of Prophecy for...

Cynthia Lou Ann Follette

Cynthia Lou Ann Follette

Aug 8, 2025



Cynthia Lou Ann Follette (18,979 days old) has given up posting on social media.

She will no longer post or respond to anything on Facebook, but has gone on to other pastures where she can once again ride Velvet bareback across deserts and mountains - hopefully with all her kitties, a few dogs, and an occasional ferret following. She will probably...

Debora J. Miller

Debora J. Miller

Aug 8, 2025

Mrs. Debora J. Miller, age 69, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee, and formerly of Lenoir City, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 8, 2025, at her home. She was born January 8, 1956, in Sevierville, Tennessee. Debora was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed sewing and quilting, creating some beautiful works of love. Most of...