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Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

Katie Nicole Campbell

Katie Nicole Campbell

Sep 18, 2024

Katie Nicole Campbell, age 33 of Rockwood, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. She was born on March 19, 1991, in Lake Tahoe, CA. Katie was a graduate of Rockwood High School. She was always full of life and outgoing. She had a heart of gold and always looked out for others. Her bubbly yet spunky personality made her...

Maria Buchannon

Maria Buchannon

Sep 18, 2024

Mrs. Maria Buchannon, age 58 of Rockwood, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at her home with her family by her side. 

Her life was about her kids and grandkids. And she was loved by everyone who met her. She volunteered for 30 years with Fantasy of Trees for the East Tennessee Children's Hospital. She spent her working career in...

Warren Steven Bowman

Warren Steven Bowman

Sep 18, 2024

Mr. Warren "Steve" Steven Bowman, age 71 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He was born on September 1, 1953. He worked for the Dept. of Energy for many years, and was employed at K25 and Y12. He was a standout football player at Rockwood...

Barbara Maxine McCaleb Chatman

Barbara Maxine McCaleb Chatman

Sep 15, 2024

Barbara Maxine McCaleb Chatman, age 87, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at her home with her family by her side. She worked for many years with Mid-East of Roane county and took great pride in her work as a volunteer election worker for the Roane County Election Commission. She is preceded in death...

James A. "Jim" Cordell

James A. "Jim" Cordell

Sep 14, 2024

Mr. James A. “Jim” Cordell, age 55, a resident of Kingston, Tennessee passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024, at his home. He was born July 26, 1969, in Kingsport, Tennessee. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Harriman, Tennessee and was also a former member of Boy Scout Troop # 101 in Kingston, Tennessee and had earned the...

Elroy DeShawn Sammons

Elroy DeShawn Sammons

Sep 13, 2024

Mr. Elroy DeShawn Sammons, age 54 of Harriman, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024, at the Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. 

He worked at the Dialysis Clinic of Oak Ridge and Harriman as a dialysis technician for several years. He went to Oak Ridge High, which he always represented and received a associates degree from Roane State Community...

Patrick Robert Dycus

Patrick Robert Dycus

Sep 11, 2024

Mr. Patrick Robert "Pop" Dycus, age 67, of Rockwood, TN passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at his home. He was born on August 13, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois to Ward Dycus and Margaret Beyer Dycus. Patrick was a collector of many items throughout his life. "Pop" was a handyman of all trades of work and was always thrilled...

Herbert Lee Griffin

Herbert Lee Griffin

Sep 11, 2024

 On Wednesday evening, September 11, 2024, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman, God called his faithful servant, Herbert Lee Griffin, home to glory. 

Herbert (Herb) was born on May 16, 1934, to the late Mac and Waddell Dixon Sanders in Roxie Mississippi. Herb was a past Master at the Harriman Junction Lodge #103, He held many jobs across his career...

Jerry Dean Speich

Jerry Dean Speich

Sep 9, 2024

Jerry Dean Speich entered eternity to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on September 9, 2024 at 12:38 am. He was surrounded by his wife of 61 years, his loving children and grandchildren. Jerry was a simple man that was known for his honesty, strong work ethic, and unconditional love for his family. He was a loyal son, protective big...

Steve Osborne

Steve Osborne

Sep 9, 2024

Steve Edison Osborne, Sr. Born October 26, 1954, in Nashville, Tennessee. Passed into the presence of God on September 9, 2024. He was an Elder, a choir member and faithful follower of Jesus Christ as a member of First Presbyterian Church of Rockwood. He worked as a firefighter and EMT for the city of Nashville before moving to East Tennessee...

Melisa Ann Johnson

Melisa Ann Johnson

Sep 7, 2024

Melisa Ann Johnson, age 58, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. She was born June 27, 1966, in Rockwood, Tennessee. She was of the Baptist faith. Melisa lived life enjoying life’s simple pleasures, talking to her friends, watching TikTok videos, and good-looking men. She was preceded in death...

Tammy Darlene Kirkland Gill

Tammy Darlene Kirkland Gill

Sep 7, 2024

Tammy Darlene Kirkland Gill, age 64, a resident of the Daysville Community of Rockwood (Cumberland County), Tennessee passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. She was born May 6, 1960, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Tammy was a member of the Mt. Vernal Baptist Church in Rockwood and was a former member of the Meridian Baptist...

Christine Miller

Christine Miller

Sep 6, 2024

Mrs. Christine M. Prevo Miller, age 63 of Spring City, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 6, 2024, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. She was born on June 15, 1961, in Hialeah, Florida. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She helped her husband run their business, Miller Race Cars, as their office...

Hallie May Prevo Parris

Hallie May Prevo Parris

Sep 5, 2024

Hallie May (Prevo) Parris, age 60, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at her home after a battle with lung cancer. Hallie was born on February 24, 1964, in Mount Clemens, Michigan, to her parents, Emil & Vivian Prevo.

Hallie Enjoyed gardening, playing cards and going to yard sales. She was also an exceptional baker and loved to bake at...

Linda Gail Eddington

Linda Gail Eddington

Sep 5, 2024

Linda Gail Eddington, age 49 of Rockwood, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. She was born on June 19, 1975, in Rockwood. She loved her family dearly and her dogs too. She enjoyed drawing and was a talented artist. She is preceded in death by her son: James William Ashbrook;...

Jessie Marie Waits

Jessie Marie Waits

Sep 3, 2024

Jessie Marie Waits, age 88 of Rockwood, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at the Signature Healthcare Center in Rockwood. She was born on April 29, 1936, in Crab Orchard. She is preceded in death by her parents: Felix Monroe Carter & Aldie Mae Kirkland Carter; siblings: Audrey Carter, Ray Carter, Jay Carter, Lennie Eddington, Ruth Eddington, William Carter,...

Eddie M Albright

Eddie M Albright

Sep 2, 2024

Mr. Eddie M. Albright, age 67 of Rockwood, passed away on September 2, 2024, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. Eddie was born in Farragut, TN, on September 1, 1957. He was always building something, whether it be a house, porch, or remodeling for someone. He loved the thought of constructing something. Him and his wife, Connie, met at The...

Joseph "J.D." Damewood, FNP, ENP

Joseph "J.D." Damewood, FNP, ENP

Aug 31, 2024

Joseph “J.D.” Damewood, FNP, ENP, age 49, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, at his home. He was born December 26, 1974, in Princeton, West Virginia. J.D. was a Family Nurse Practitioner certified in Emergency Medicine and devoted his life to the care of others. He loved to hunt, fish, and to travel. He was...

Charlene Ruppe Haugen

Charlene Ruppe Haugen

Aug 29, 2024

Mrs. Charlene Ruppe Haugen, age 70, of Rockwood, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Roane Medical Center in Harriman, TN.

 

Charlene was born on December 7th, 1953. She was a woman of deep faith and love, and a member of 2 Rivers Church in Harriman. She cherished her children and grandchildren, and they were the highlight of her...

Andrea "Andi" Gardner

Andrea "Andi" Gardner

Aug 26, 2024

Mrs. Andrea “Andi” Gardner, of Rockwood, Tennessee entered into rest August 26, 2024. Andi was born March 19, 1981. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University. She was formerly a Cashier at Ferguson Market in Midtown. She is preceded in death by her parents: Paul Clower and Catherine Hamilton. 

 

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Husband: Kie Gardener of Rockwood, TN

 

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