Obituaries

Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

Patricia Buttram

Patricia Buttram

Jan 21, 2026

Mrs. Patricia Buttram, age 78 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026. She was born on November 12th, 1947, in Harriman. A full obituary will be posted once finalized.

The family will receive friends on Friday, January 30th, 2026, from 1:00-2:00 pm ET at Evans Mortuary in Rockwood. Funeral service will follow at 2:00...

Gene Combs

Gene Combs

Jan 20, 2026

Mr. Gene Combs, age 94, a resident of the Whites Creek community of Spring City, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Life Care of Morgan County, in Wartburg, Tennessee. He was born March 31, 1931, in Christopher, a community just outside of Hazard in Perry County, Kentucky. He was a member of the Whites Creek Baptist Church...

Judy Freels

Judy Freels

Jan 20, 2026

Judy Freels, age 80 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026. She was born on February 24th, 1945, in Cumberland County. Judy worked for many years at the former Chamberlain Memorial Hospital in Rockwood. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Rockwood also. She is preceded in death by her husband:...

Diane Hyde

Diane Hyde

Jan 14, 2026

Diane Hyde went home to be with our Lord on January 14, 2026. She was proceeded in death by her mom Mary Jones, sisters Linda and Shirley, husband Ray Hyde and grandson Kyle Bales. She was surrounded by her loved ones, including her cats and dogs. She was loved by all who knew her and will be deeply missed.

She is...

Caleb Cooper

Caleb Cooper

Jan 13, 2026

Caleb Cooper, age 34 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 13th, 2026. Caleb was born on December 12th, 1991.  He was a graduate of Rockwood High School where he was known as one of the most genuine people you could meet. He was a great athlete and everyone also remembered him for his smile....

Wanda Kay Crumpley Hutton

Wanda Kay Crumpley Hutton

Jan 10, 2026

On Saturday January 10th, 2026, Wanda Kay Hutton, age 72,  went home to be with the lord. She is proceeded in death by her mother Eula Mae Daugherty, son Jerry ray Kelly Jr, sisters Ella Mae Burchfield, Zelma Booth, Wilma Smith, and brothers James Daugherty, David Daugherty. She survived by her daughters Melissa Kelley, Angelia Poore, son Michael Daugherty (Amy),...

Ebony Ruth "Peaches" Sanders-Jones

Ebony Ruth "Peaches" Sanders-Jones

Jan 8, 2026

Ebony Ruth Sanders-Jones, also affectionately known as "Peaches", age 51, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She was born March 16, 1974, in Rockwood. She was a 1992 graduate of Rockwood High School and was a member of the Brick Yard Springs Community Worship Center. Ebony had...

John Lawrence Grove

John Lawrence Grove

Jan 8, 2026

Mr. John Lawrence Grove, age 87 of Rockwood, passed away on Thursday, January 8th, 2026. He was born on December 20th, 1938. He was US Navy veteran. He began his career in electrical work as an electrician with NASA when they lived in Florida. He later moved to Tennessee where he continued his work at Oak Ridge National Lab before...

Linda Sue Sanders

Linda Sue Sanders

Jan 6, 2026

Linda Sue Sanders, age 72 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. She was born on May 6th, 1953. Linda was a loving sister, aunt, neighbor and friend to everyone she knew. Her kind and loving heart will be missed by everyone who knew her. Linda...

Andrea Leigh Willett

Andrea Leigh Willett

Jan 4, 2026

Mrs. Andrea Leigh Warner Willett, age 58 of Rockwood, passed away on Sunday, January 4th, 2026, at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was born on January 8th,1967. Andrea was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to anyone she came across. She never said a single bad thing about anyone. She truly cared more for others...

Daniel Anthony Gile

Daniel Anthony Gile

Jan 3, 2026

Mr. Daniel Anthony Gile, age 46, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026. He was born on April 9, 1979 in Rockwood, TN. He was a carpenter for many years and enjoyed his job at Dave's Cabinet shop in Rockwood, TN. He loved being outdoors and playing the drums any chance he could. He is proceeded in...

Mary Ann Wright

Mary Ann Wright

Jan 3, 2026

Mary Ann Wright, age 86, a lifelong resident of Rockwood, Tennessee, departed this life and entered into eternal rest with her Heavenly Father on January 3, 2026.

Mary Ann was born on December 3, 1939, in Rockwood, Tennessee. She was a graduate of J.L. Cook High School in Athens, Tennessee, and later graduated from Draughons College of Business in Knoxville, Tennessee....

Ronnie Presley

Ronnie Presley

Jan 3, 2026

A funeral service for Ronnie Presley, 77, of Cumberland Furnace, TN will be Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM at Gum Springs Baptist Church with Bro. Stephen Ramsey officiating. Burial will follow in Gum Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home and again on Saturday...

William (Bill) Kelly Baldwin

William (Bill) Kelly Baldwin

Jan 3, 2026

William (Bill) Kelly Baldwin, age 80, was born on April 25, 1945, in Belding, Michigan. He was the firstborn of four children to his mother, Faye Baldwin, and his father, Gilbert Baldwin.

William was preceded in death by his parents, Faye and Gilbert Baldwin, as well as his brother, Steve Baldwin, and his sister, Bonnie “BJ” Baldwin.

He is survived by his...

Mary Ruth Kasior Whaley

Mary Ruth Kasior Whaley

Jan 2, 2026

Mary Ruth Kasior Whaley, age 78 of Harriman, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the Renaissance Terrace in Harriman, TN. She was born on January 5, 1947. Mary worked for many years as a CNA at Rockwood Healthcare and Rehab, now known as Signature Healthcare of Rockwood. She enjoyed watching her nieces children and loved her family dearly....

Ollie Mae Castek

Ollie Mae Castek

Jan 1, 2026

Ollie Mae Castek, 86, of Lenoir City, TN, passed away peacefully at her home on January 1, 2026. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose loving presence will be deeply missed.

Ollie was born in Rockwood, TN, to Charles and Ella Carter, the fifth of seven children. After attending high school in Chattanooga, TN, she moved to the...

Trudy Dean

Trudy Dean

Dec 31, 2025

Trudy was the beloved wife of Bill Dean for over 65 years. They had their marriage certificate before Bill even had his driver’s license. Had he gotten it sooner, they would have married even earlier.

Born in Kingston, Tennessee, Trudy built a life filled with love, faith, friendship, and adventure. After marrying Bill, Trudy transferred high schools so they could attend...

A. T. Grant, Jr.

A. T. Grant, Jr.

Dec 30, 2025

Mr. A.T. Grant, Jr., age 73, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. He was born January 18, 1952, in Rockwood. He was a retired B & B Mechanic with Norfolk Southern Railroad on the Bridge Maintenance Crew with over 39 years of service. He attended the Mt. Vernal Baptist Church in...

Cheryl Ann Grimes

Cheryl Ann Grimes

Dec 30, 2025

Cheryl Ann Grimes, age 78 of Canton, Georgia, formerly of Rockwood, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. She was born on February 14, 1947 in Illinois. Cheryl worked for 45 + years as a nurse, and usually found herself working in eldercare. Some people are truly called into their profession and Cheryl was one of those people. Her temperament...

Larry Dennis Vitatoe

Larry Dennis Vitatoe

Dec 30, 2025

Mr. Larry Dennis Vitatoe, age 76 of Hixson, formerly of Rockwood, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. He was born on May 22, 1949. Larry was a US Air Force Veteran. He worked for many years as a computer programmer. He was a talented musician and loved to play the guitar. He is preceded in death by his parents:...