Obituaries
Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Narvel McClendon Martin
Jul 19, 2026
Mr. Narvel McClendon Martin, age 81 of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 19th, 2026. He was born on October 16th, 1944, in Harriman. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Narvel was also a US Army Vet who proudly served his country. He worked at K-25 in Oak Ridge and retired after...
Nora Retana Newberry
Jul 19, 2026
In Loving Memory of Nora Newberry
Ms. Nora Retana Newberry, age 70, of Harriman, TN passed away on Sunday July 19, 2026. She was born on September 20, 1955 in Mexico City, Mexico, to William Stoneman Newberry and Magdalena Retana Newberry. Ms. Nora was of the Catholic faith.
It is with heavy hearts that we remember and celebrate the life of Nora...
Phillip Wayne Isham
Jul 19, 2026
Mr. Phillip Wayne Isham, age 71 of Rockwood, passed away on Sunday, July 19th, 2026, at his home. He was born on June 16th, 1955, in Indiana. He was a US Marine Veteran. He was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his parents: James Emory Isham & Wanda June McNeil Isham; wife: Marie Fox Isham; step-son:...
Linda Fuller
Oct 19, 2025
Linda Boring Fuller, 76, died Sunday, October 19th, 2025 at Woodbridge Senior Living in Clinton, South Carolina.
She was a longtime resident of Rockwood, Tennessee. She was the wife of over 50 years to Rolland Curtis Fuller and the daughter of Dale Rogers Boring and June Jeffers Boring of Kingston, Tennessee. She obtained a Bachelor’s Degree from Tennessee Technological University in...
Helen Juanita Lindsay Brown
Jul 25, 2026
Ms. Helen Juanita Lindsay Brown, age 92, of Harriman, TN passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 19, 1933 in Harriman, TN to Wayne Lindsay and Gleneva Eastridge Lindsay. Helen married and became the best homemaker, wife, mother, and sister. She was a member for many years of...
Philip Erwin Isham
Jul 18, 2026
Mr. Philip Erwin Isham, age 82 of Harriman, entered the kingdom of his Savior on July 18, 2026, surrounded by his family and loved ones.
Born to George and Frances Isham on November 7, 1943, Philip was the youngest of 4 Isham boys. The Isham family instilled a work ethic that was unmatched. Philip’s professional career spanned work in the auto...
Rev. William "Little Bill" Treadway
Jul 18, 2026
Rev. William “Little Bill” Treadway, age 88, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee went Home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the home of his daughter in Ten Mile, Tennessee with his family by his side. He was born May 28, 1938, in Rockwood, Tennessee. He was a member of the High Ridge Baptist Church in...
Melissa Ann Cozart Blackmon
Jul 16, 2026
Melissa Ann Cozart Blackmon, age 48, a resident of the Emory Gap community of Harriman, Tennessee passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026. She was born August 21, 1977, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Melissa was a member of the Williams Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church in Harriman. She was a Quality Control Specialist with UNUM in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Melissa loved to cook...
Paul Edward McDaniel
Jul 16, 2026
Mr. Paul Edward McDaniel, age 77 of Sweetwater, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 16th, 2026, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He was born on February 27th, 1949, in Harriman. He was a US Air Force Veteran, where he proudly served and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. After he served his country, he...
James Robert Ryans Sr
Jul 13, 2026
Mr. James "Jim" Ryans Sr, age 82 of Kingston, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 13th, 2026. He was born on July 3rd, 1944, in Oneida. Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and a true community leader. He was a U.S. Army veteran, who served 3 foreign tours. (2 in Germany, 1 in Vietnam)....
William "Mickey" Oran
Jul 10, 2026
William "Mickey" Oran, age 77, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born on May 15, 1949, in Harriman, Tennessee.
Mickey found his greatest joy in his family, his church, singing for the Lord, and spending time...
Dorothy "Dot Dot" Holmes
Jul 9, 2026
Dorothy Helen Sliger Holmes was born on March 13, 1934. She passed from this world to her heavenly home on July 9, 2026. Although her birthplace was WaKeeney, Kansas, for the most part she grew up in the community of Pine Hill, Tennessee, with two older brothers and one younger brother. Bradley County High School in Cleveland, Tn was her...
Alia Grace Cofer
Jul 1, 2026
In Loving Memory of Alia Grace Cofer
Alia Grace Cofer, 44, passed away on July 1, 2026, leaving behind family and friends who will forever cherish her memory.
Alia was a beloved daughter, mother, sister by choice, and friend whose love touched countless lives. She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Shelia Cofer, whom she missed dearly.
She is survived by...
Racine Blake
Jun 30, 2026
Racine Blake, age 84, of Rockwood, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family. She was born June 3, 1942, in Greeneville, Tennessee.
Racine was born to the late Orbin Franklin Brown and Mildred Creola Massey Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Nathan “Bill” Blake, and her...
Rebecca Sue Mitchell
Jun 29, 2026
Mrs. Rebecca Sue Mitchell, age 83, a resident of Birmingham, Alabama, and formerly of Roane County, Tennessee passed away Monday, June 29, 2026, in Birmingham. She was born September 16, 1942. She was a devoted and loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, and deeply loved her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph & Geneva Trout; husband, Paul...
Barbara "Bobbie" Scarborough
Jun 28, 2026
Mrs. Barbara “Bobbie” Scarborough, age 88, a resident of Holly, Michigan, formerly of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Concord Place Assisted Living in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born March 27, 1938. She was a graduate of Rockwood High School and worked at the former Jack’s Drive-In in her younger years. Bobbie was a Devoted Wife...
Elder Murel Crudup Jr.
Jun 26, 2026
Mr. Elder Murel Crudup Jr. age 68, of Rockwood, TN transitioned into the presence of Jesus on June 26, 2026 in Knoxville, TN. He was born on August 3, 1957 to Murel Dogan Crudup and Ellen Eubanks Crudup in Pontotoc, Mississippi. Elder was always joyful. In high school he was voted "Most Spirited" and helped the Rockwood Tigers football team...
Virginia "Jim" Inman Wampler
Jun 26, 2026
Mrs. Virginia “Jim” Inman Wampler, age 81, a resident of Cisco, Georgia, formerly of Harriman, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 26, 2026, from her home. She was born April 29, 1945, in South Harriman, Tennessee. “Jim” was a graduate of South Harriman High School and was of the Baptist faith. She was known as...
Bryce Glenn (Bryant) Thurman
Jun 22, 2026
Bryce Glenn (Bryant) Thurman, age 18 of Rockwood, passed away on Monday, June 22nd, 2026. He was born on March 17th, 2008. Bryce was an amazing son. He was the best brother and there is nothing he enjoyed more in his life than being with his siblings and his closest friends. He loved to swim with them, play video games...
Delores Farr Johnson
Jun 19, 2026
Mrs. Delores Farr Johnson, age 79 of the Midtown community of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 19th, 2026. She was born on April 17th, 1947, in Roane County. She was a member of the Piney Grove Baptist Church in Midtown, where she served for many years. She often took care of vacation bible school...

