Obituaries

Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

Mary Lou Mahaffey

Mary Lou Mahaffey

Jul 6, 2024

Mrs. Mary Lou French Mahaffey, age 88, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024 in Oak Ridge, TN. She was born on May 21, 1936 to Hugh Glynn French, Sr. and Jessie Alma Walker French in Lee County, Virginia. She was an amazing artist all around. She enjoyed many different aspects of life from being a master puppeteer to raising...

Matthew Scott Albertson

Matthew Scott Albertson

Jul 4, 2024

Mr. Matthew Scott Albertson, of Rockwood, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord, July 4, 2024. Scott was a member of the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Rockwood, TN where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. He was employed with Oakridge Utility District in Installations. Scott also was a former long-time employee at REU...

Marcus Terrell Johnson (Wright)

Marcus Terrell Johnson (Wright)

Jul 3, 2024

Mr. Marcus Terrell Johnson (Wright) was born in Harriman, Tennessee, at Harriman Hospital on August 15, 1980, to William Lee Wright and Dora Sue Johnson. He attended Harriman High School. Marcus had a very talented side to him. Not only could he draw incredible artwork, but he had a gift for music, and music was his passion, and he was...

Rev. Wayne Edward Burnette

Rev. Wayne Edward Burnette

Jun 26, 2024

Rev. Wayne Edward Burnette, age 82, a resident of Harriman, Tennessee, formerly of Rockwood, Tennessee went home to be with his Savior that he preached about for so many years, on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. He was born January 6, 1942, in Paint Rock, Tennessee. He Pastored several area churches for many years, and also formerly managed Harrell’s IGA store...

Francis Louise Rayder

Francis Louise Rayder

Jun 23, 2024

Mrs. Francis Louise Filyaw Rayder, age 48 of Harriman, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024. She was born on October 12, 1975, in Kentucky. She loved her family and her dogs. She worked for many years as a customer service agent with Jewelry TV and also as an insurance agent. She is preceded in death by her parents: Gregory...

Betty Ann Coffey

Betty Ann Coffey

Jun 23, 2024

Mrs. Betty Ann Coffey, age 74, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 23, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born November 7, 1949, in Rockwood, Tennessee to her parents, Curt & Sally Treadway who preceded her in death. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Kingston,...

Billy Eugene Phillips

Billy Eugene Phillips

Jun 17, 2024

Billy E Phillips 76 passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024. He was born July 11, 1947. He was a resident of Kingston, TN, where he lived on a farm for many years and he loved it deeply. He also had a huge love for his guns. He's also been in construction all his life. He was a proud veteran...

Larry Lynn Hudgins

Larry Lynn Hudgins

Jun 16, 2024

Mr. Larry Lynn Hudgins, age 76 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 16, 2024. He was born on May 4, 1948, in Rockwood. Mr. Hudgins was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was a member and pastor of Crab Orchard Church of Christ in Cumberland County for 10 years. He was a retired licensed...

Jackie Lee Green

Jackie Lee Green

Jun 16, 2024

Mr. Jackie Lee Green, age 80 of Harriman, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024. He was born on February 2, 1944, in Crab Orchard. Jackie was an avid hunter and loved the outdoors. He was a college football fanatic and also enjoyed watching westerns on tv. He is preceded in death by his parents: Bill & Gladys Green; Wife:...

Debra Marie Johnson

Debra Marie Johnson

Jun 15, 2024

The life of Debra Marie Johnson began on December 18, 1957, in Dayton, Ohio. She was called to eternal rest with her Lord and Savior on June 15, 2024, at her home in Harriman. 

“Debbie,” as she was lovingly called, retired from Alba Health, where she worked for over thirty years in Quality Assurance. Debbie loved the Lord and often wanted...

Ronnie Flaugh

Ronnie Flaugh

Jun 12, 2024

Ronnie Carl Flaugh 

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of  Ronnie Flaugh, a loving father, dedicated engineer, and passionate sports fan. Ronnie left this world June 12, 2024, age 63, at 4:25 a.m. in Roane Medical Center in Harriman, TN, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to everything he pursued. 

Born and raised in...

Rocky Lane Mixon

Rocky Lane Mixon

Jun 12, 2024

Mr. Rocky Lane Mixon, age 72, of Tallapoosa, GA passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at his home surrounded by loving family in Rockwood, TN. He was born on December 2, 1951, to CB David Mixon and Luvie Olene McSwain Mixon in Tallapoosa, GA. With the nickname Rock, Rocky was the rock of comedy. He loved to joke around...

Jackie "Jay" Briggs

Jackie "Jay" Briggs

Jun 11, 2024

Mr. Jackie "Jay' Dwayne Briggs, age 63 of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on October 6, 1960. Jackie was a proud Christian who attended Lakeview Baptist Church. He loved his God, and was an intercessory prayer warrior. He loved his...

Margie Lee (Finn) Johnson

Margie Lee (Finn) Johnson

Jun 11, 2024

Margie Lee (Finn) Johnson, 93, of Knoxville, formerly of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, June 11, 2023, with her family by her side. Margie was born March 1, 1931, in Freedom, Pennsylvania to Ewing and Esther Whitlock Finn. She grew up on “The Apple Farm” in Southern Indiana. Margie was one of eleven children, eight...

James Edward Cagle

James Edward Cagle

Jun 11, 2024

Reverend James Edward Cagle, 82, of Spring City, TN, died at Vanderbilt University Medical Center on June 11th, 2024. He was born in Spring City on January 2, 1942, to John and Artie Cagle. James attended Spring City High School before going to work in the textile industry where he oversaw plant operations in Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Tennessee, and overseas...

Joanne Burke Childs

Joanne Burke Childs

Jun 10, 2024

Jo, protector of Boo Bear, Nathan, Blake, Sam, several puppies and Steve, left us suddenly on June 10, 2024. On the job, as usual.

Very shy, but fiercely determined, she rose to any occasion. She amused, nurtured, mentored, lent an ear to, and loved those lucky enough to be in her orbit. She was wonderful.

Joanne was born to Josephine and John...

Doris Ann Hall Little

Doris Ann Hall Little

Jun 10, 2024

Mrs. Doris Ann Hall Little, age 85, of Kingston, Tennessee passed away Monday, June 10, 2024, at her home. She was born September 8, 1938, in Harriman, Tennessee. Mrs. Little was a member of Asbury Chapel Methodist Church. She attended Tennessee School of Beauty and opened The Cinderella Beauty Shop in Harriman. She enjoyed her animals, reading in her spare...

Arline Fuller

Arline Fuller

Jun 9, 2024

Mrs. Arline Fuller, age 93, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee, and most recently of Sycamore Trace in Kingston, Tennessee passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. She was born August 16, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan and was a longtime resident of Rockwood. She was a member of the Rockwood United Methodist Church. Arline was...

Wilma Lee Payne

Wilma Lee Payne

Jun 4, 2024

Ms. Wilma Lee Payne, age 86 of Harriman, TN passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. She was born on November 15, 1937, to Richard Payne and Violet Ruth Kerley Payne in Sequatchie Valley, TN. Ms. Wilma loved the church and was a proud member of The First Apostolic Church of Maryville. She also attended Pentecostal Light House in Harriman,...

Ray Miller, Sr.

Ray Miller, Sr.

Jun 3, 2024

Mr. Ray Miller, Sr., age 82, a resident of Spring City, Tennessee and Lewiston, Michigan passed away Monday, June 3, 2024 at the Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was born August 1, 1941 in Oakland County, Michigan. He was a retired Auto Mechanic and enjoyed helping out at Miller Race Cars in Spring City and Drag Racing. He...