Obituaries
Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Sandra Kay Proffitt
Apr 28, 2025
Sandra Kay Proffitt, age 79 of the Daysville community of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 28, 2025, at her home. She was born on October 19, 1945, in Pleasant Hill. She worked for many years in the healthcare industry, and served for more than 25+ years as the director of medical records and Chamberlain...
William Quentin Ruppe Jr
Apr 25, 2025
William Q. Ruppe (Jr.), age 77, of Pine Orchard went home to be with the Lord peacefully on April 25, 2025. He was a Christian and member of Daysville Baptist Church in Westel. He was dearly loved by all that knew him and especially enjoyed his work with cattle on his family farm. He was a proud member of the...
Helen Stewart Brandon Harness
Apr 24, 2025
With deep love and sorrow, the family of Helen Stewart Brandon Harness announces her peaceful passing at the age of 92 on April 24th, 2025.
Born on October 7th, 1932, Helen lived a long and meaningful life filled with love, resilience, and grace. She was a devoted mother, proud grandmother, and great-grandmother whose presence brought warmth and comfort to everyone around...
Bryson Lavontae Ashford
Apr 22, 2025
Bryson Lavontae Ashford 28, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at his home surrounded by family. Bryson was born on January 27, 1997 in Knoxville, TN to Sonya Renee Ashford and the late Broderick Lee Tory. Bryson accepted Jesus early and was active in various church events, especially New Century United Methodist Church "Christmas Programs". Bryson loved...
Kathy Jean Moon
Apr 22, 2025
Kathy Jean Moon, age 68 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. She was born on February 19, 1957. Kathy was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She worked as a materials manager for 20 years at Chamberlain Memorial, followed by time spent in the hosiery mill as a purchasing...
Michael E Kerns
Apr 21, 2025
Michael Evan Kerns, age 75 of Rockwood, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at his home. He was born on January 19, 1950, in Rockwood. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He graduated from Roane State Community College and Tennessee Technological University with a degree in civil engineering. He is preceded in death by...
Roy E. Headrick
Apr 21, 2025
Mr. Roy E. Headrick, age 77, a resident of Crossville, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 21, 2025, surrounded by his family at his home. He was born April 18, 1948, in the Pine Orchard Community of Morgan County, Tennessee. He was a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Crossville and was a retired...
Ora Edsell Jones
Apr 19, 2025
Edsell Jones, 76, of the Chestnut Ridge Community in Deer Lodge, TN, passed away peacefully at his home, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and simple joys. He was a true father to Todd Conley, Travis Jones, Natasha Davis (Dusty), and Joshua Jones and a proud grandfather to 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was a brother to Willie...
Condon Claude "Jack" Shadden
Apr 17, 2025
Mr. Condon Claude "Jack" Shadden of Rockwood, TN passed away on April 17, 2025. He was born in Rockwood, TN on October 13, 1933, to Lawrence and Nora Shadden. Jack was a hardworking man and loved anytime he could be outside fiddling with one task or another. He married his wife, Gloria Shadden in 1953 and had a wonderful life...
Barbara Jean Hammitt
Apr 16, 2025
Barbara Jean Hammitt, age 81 of Rockwood, formerly of West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. She was born on July 23, 1943, in Yaeger, WV. She attended church at First Baptist Church in Rockwood. She served on their Joy Fellowship team and loved to be with her church family. She was an...
Lolita J. "Lita" Miller
Apr 15, 2025
Mrs. Lolita J. “Lita” Miller, age 72, a resident of Harriman (Midtown), Tennessee passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born September 17, 1952 in Harriman, Tennessee. She was a huge NASCAR race fan, and her favorite driver was Kyle Busch. Lita enjoyed “going off-roading”, and going to the NHRA Drag Races,...
Sammy Starr Jr
Apr 15, 2025
Sammy Starr Jr, 71, of Rockwood, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Sammy was born on Columbus, Ohio, on December 19, 1953. Sammy resided in Columbus, OH, and South Point, OH, before moving to Rockwood, TN, in 2004. Sammy was preceded in death by his parents: Sammy Starr Sr & Christine Starr; 2...
Joe W Daniels
Apr 15, 2025
Joe W. Daniels, age 71 of Spring City, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. He was born on August 2, 1953. Joe was an avid bowler, winning several trophies over the years when he participated in the Special Olympics. He also loved to work on lawnmowers and anything else he could tinker with. He...
Rhonda Carlene Wolfe
Apr 13, 2025
Ms. Rhonda Carlene Easter Wolfe, age 62, was a resident of Rockwood, TN. She was born on August 6, 1962 at Chamberlain Memorial Hospital in Rockwood, TN. She gained her wings and her new body on April 13, 2025. She was of the Baptist faith. She worked as a medical assistant for 17 years and she worked part time as...
Tommie Lee Smith Sr.
Apr 12, 2025
Mr. Tommie Lee Smith Sr. age 67 of Knoxville, formerly of Roane County, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025. He was born on December 14, 1957, in Helena, Arkansas. Tommie was a lover of music and Marvin Gaye was his absolute favorite artist. He worked for years as a DJ and also as a paralegal assistant. Aside from his...
Nikki Scott Stinnett
Apr 8, 2025
Nikki Scott Stinnett, a resident of Harriman, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at his home. He was born June 6, 1965, in Rockwood, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents James “Jim” & Barbara Majors Stinnett.
Survivors include:
Sons: Tony Stinnett
Dylan Kenney
Jimmy (Lexi) Stinnett
Nicholas (Brandy) Stinnett
Grandchildren: Madison, Matthew, Morgan, Conor, and Jaxon
Siblings: J.C. (Martha) Stinnett, Pam (Gary) Topmiller,...
James Franklin Bowling, Jr.
Apr 8, 2025
Mr. James Franklin Bowling, Jr. age 68, passed away on April 8, 2025 at his home. He was born on March 8, 1957 in Rockwood, TN to James Franklin Bowling, Sr. and Arettia Shadden Bowling. James worked in road construction for many years with Talley Construction. He enjoyed traveling anywhere he was able to and was a motorcycle fanatic. Most...
Ronnie L Boring
Apr 2, 2025
Mr. Ronnie L. Boring, age 73 of Kingston, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at his home. He was born on June 13, 1951, in Cleveland, TN. Ronnie retired after many years as a machinist for Norfolk Southern Railroad. He was an avid fisherman in his younger days, and truly was a jack of all trades. He enjoyed cars,...
Sansi Rue Fullwood
Apr 1, 2025
Ms. Sansi Rue Fullwood, age 48, passed away on March 31, 2025 at her home in Rockwood, TN. She was born on March 31, 1977 to P. Catlin Fullwood in West Reading, PA. Sansi was always adventuresome, and resided in Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago and New York as well as traveling to remote parts of the world (Costa Rica, Thailand,...
U.S.M.C. Sgt. Ernest "Ernie" Joseph Williams
Apr 1, 2025
U.S.M.C. Sgt. Ernest Joseph “Ernie” Williams, age 77, a resident of the Pine Orchard community of Oakdale, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at his home. He was born March 23, 1948, in San Antonio, Texas. He was a member of the Heritage Fellowship of Oak Ridge church. Ernie was a retired Electronics Electrician with the U.S Department of...
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