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Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Katherine Sexton Samson
Nov 8, 2024
Mrs. Katherine Sexton Samson, age 72, went home to be with the Lord on November 8, 2024. Katherine was a devoted wife to Dave Samson for 54 years. She was deeply committed to her family, cherishing every moment spent with her loved ones. Katherine had a gift for hospitality, always welcoming friends and family into her home with warmth and...
Larry Jay Turpin
Nov 8, 2024
Mr. Larry J. Turpin, age 60 of Lenoir City, formerly of Rockwood, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born on April 1st, 1964. Larry always had a cheerful demeanor and lifted the spirits of everyone around him. He was dearly loved by his family. He is preceded in death by...
Lois Elizabeth Wright
Nov 7, 2024
Mrs. Lois Elizabeth Shadden Wright, age 80 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 7, 2024. She was born on August 5, 1944. Lois loved her family, as they were the most important part of her life. She cherished the time she had with her kids and her beloved grandchildren. She retired after 45+ years...
Calvin Michael Shadrick
Nov 6, 2024
Mr. Calvin Michael Shadrick, age 60 of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. He was a retired Sgt. with the Tennessee Army National Guard in Rockwood, TN. He is preceded in death by his mother: Willie Mae Shadrick; grandson: Memphis Shadrick. He is survived by:
Wife of 37 years: Sandra...
Dorothy Christine Cosby Griffin
Nov 6, 2024
Dorothy Christine Cosby Griffin, born on May 18, 1927, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 97 years old. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, and sister. She enjoyed being in her garden, canning, sewing, and cooking for her family, especially during the holidays. She is preceded in death by her husband: James Griffin;...
Gail "Gan-Gan" Taylor
Nov 5, 2024
Lila Gail "Gan-Gan" Taylor of Oak Ridge, passed away suddenly on November 5, 2024, at the age of 72. She was a nurse for many years at several hospitals and doctors offices. She was a graduate of Rockwood High School (class of 1970), and the Crossville Technological School where she received her nursing certification. After she retired, Gail thoroughly enjoyed...
Dorothy "Dottie" Burke Bundrick (Newman)
Nov 3, 2024
Dorothy (Dottie) Burke was born and raised in Weymouth, MA. She passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 3 at home in Rockwood, TN. She graduated from South Weymouth High School and held a number of administrative and secretarial jobs there before marrying John McMaster and becoming a housewife and mother of her three children. She later returned to the workforce...
Edith Holloway Collett
Nov 3, 2024
Edith Holloway Collett, age 98, passed away on November 3, 2024 in Birmingham, AL. She was a native of Rockwood, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Collett, sisters Altha Trammell, Zora "Zee" Hamilton and brothers Hoyt Holloway and Glen Holloway, all of Rockwood, TN. Mrs. Collett is survived by her daughter, Carol Collett Howell, her son...
Joseph Hackney
Nov 1, 2024
Mr. Joseph Hackney, age 70, of Deer Lodge, TN passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024 at his home. He was born on February 1, 1954 in Bethesda, Maryland. He grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee with parents Richard Ronald Hackney and Lucy Carolyn Chesney Hackney. He was in the fire department service for 27 years and became an assistant chief...
Jana Sue Freeman
Oct 31, 2024
Jana Sue Banks Freeman, age 67 of Southaven, Mississippi, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 31, 2024. She was born on October 25, 1957. She worked for over 27 years at the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in Memphis. She was a member of Desoto Hills Baptist Church in Southaven, Mississippi. She is preceded in death...
Ronald Lee Burgess
Oct 31, 2024
Ronald Lee Burgess (Ron), age 65, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Born on August 24, 1959, Ron was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. He was a member of North Rockwood Baptist Church and a 1977 graduate of Harriman High School. Ron spent much of his working years in the...
Jessie Fields
Oct 28, 2024
Mr. Jessie Fields, age 74 of Rockwood, passed away on October 28, 2024. He was born on November 24, 1949, in Hamilton, Ohio. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Middletown, Ohio. He worked most of his life as a concrete laborer before retirement. He enjoyed bowling, baseball, fishing, and airplanes. He was a loving husband, father,...
Earl C. Davidson
Oct 26, 2024
Earl C. Davidson, age 90, of Rockwood, TN, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, October 26, 2024. He was born in the Cardiff Community of Rockwood on June 6, 1934.
Earl loved God, his family, and his church family very much. He was a member of the Glen Alice Christian Church. His motto was Work Hard, Play Hard. He loved...
Wayne Nelson
Oct 24, 2024
Mr. Wayne "Gag" Nelson, age 87 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman surrounded by family. He was born on January 21, 1937. He is preceded in death by his wife: Betty Nelson; parents: Clarence Nelson & Nelle Lee Treadway Nelson; siblings: Clarence Howard "Bugs" Nelson...
Ralph "Butch" Billings
Oct 22, 2024
Mr. Ralph "Butch" Billings, age 86 of Rockwood, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He was born on April 20, 1938, in Virginia. Ralph was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was of the Baptist faith and attended First Baptist Church in Rockwood. Ralph retired after many years of service with the state...
Kenneth Anderson Coleman
Oct 21, 2024
Kenneth “Bones” Anderson Coleman, age 69, of Rockwood, TN passed away on October 21, 2024. He worked at Oak Grove Cemetery for many years as a grave digger. Kenneth lived up to his nickname “Bones” for always being tall and skinny. He enjoyed spending time fishing and was a good friend to all.
He is preceded by his father, Arnald Coleman;...
Margaret Louise Crabtree Brogdon
Oct 20, 2024
Mrs. Margaret Louise Crabtree Brogdon went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. She was born on March 21, 1930. Margaret retired after working at Burlington Industries for many years. She was also a longtime member of Asbury Methodist Church in Rockwood. She is preceded in death by her...
Alice Faye Ezell
Oct 17, 2024
Mrs. Alice Faye “Nanny” Ezell, age 79, a resident of Harriman, Tennessee passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Diversicare, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She was born December 27, 1944, in Harriman, Tennessee. Alice Faye was dearly loved by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruby McGoldrick; step-father, Garlin McGoldrick; ex-husband, Vernon Ezell;...
Vivian Kaye Clowers Hufham
Oct 16, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Vivian Kaye Hufham, a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, sister, and friend, who passed away on October 16, 2024, at the age of 65.
She was preceded in death by Jerry Dean Clowers, Willis Clowers, Illene King, Bonnie Wynne, Rhonda Clowers, Gail Lowe and Martha Clowers.
She is survived by her children...
Curtis Eugene Bunch
Oct 15, 2024
Curtis Eugene Bunch, born July 21, 1956, in Roane County, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on October 15, 2024. He is preceded in death by his son Daniel, father Eugene Bunch, and grandparents Roy and Sallie Bunch and Charlie and Estie Woods.
Curtis leaves behind Shelia, his beloved wife, his mother Charlene Bunch Hall, children and spouses;...
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