Obituaries

Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

Janice Lee Eskridge

Janice Lee Eskridge

Jun 1, 2024

Mrs. Janice Lee Eskridge went home to be with the Lord, June 1, 2024. She was born October 21, 1960, in Rockwood, TN. She was a member of Phillipi PB Church, under Pastor William Hall Jr. She loved to spend time with her family and especially her grandchildren. Her passion was taking care of the elderly. She was preceded in death...

Boyd Leon Cheek

Boyd Leon Cheek

May 31, 2024

Mr. Boyd Leon Cheek, age 87, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Friday, May 31, 2024, at the Parkwest Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born September 15, 1938, in Coal Hill, Tennessee and was a member of the Coal Hill Baptist Church. Boyd was a retired Attendant at the former Ray’s Car Wash and Calvin’s Market in Rockwood....

Karen Saenz

Karen Saenz

May 29, 2024

Mrs. Karen Olivia (Stringfellow) Saenz, age 66 of Rockwood, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was born on July 2, 1957, in Mississippi. Karen attended the Living Stones Free Methodist Church in Midtown. She is preceded in death by her husband: Harold Saenz; parents: Kirby & Juanita Stringfellow; brother: Larry Rowell....

James Thomas "Tom" Hartbarger

James Thomas "Tom" Hartbarger

May 28, 2024

Mr. James Thomas “Tom” Hartbarger, age 75, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Thursday, May 28, 2024, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. He was born September 12, 1948, in Rockwood, Tennessee. He was a Sheet Metal Worker in the Heating and Air Industry and enjoyed walking. He was preceded in death by his parents, William & Annie...

Grace Geraldine Couch

Grace Geraldine Couch

May 28, 2024

Grace Waldo Webb, age 66 of Rockwood, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at her home. She was born on April 8, 1958. She was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her dad; Melvin Waldo; mom; Molly Waldo; son: Thomas Christopher Latham; grandson: Damian Green; brothers: Roscoe Waldo, Jimmy Waldo; sister: Rhonda Jean Waldo. She...

Mary Louise Stinnett

Mary Louise Stinnett

May 27, 2024

Mary Louise Stinnett, age 73 of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 27, 2024, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on November 23, 1950. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved her family and her dogs dearly. She was very welcoming and...

Helen White

Helen White

May 24, 2024

Mrs. Helen White, age 94, went home to be with the Lord, May 24, 2024. She was born August 21, 1929, in Rockwood, TN. She was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church in Rockwood, where she sang in the choir, was the leader of Women’s Missionary Union (WMU), part of the Joy Group, and a Sunday School Teacher. She...

Beverly Louise Kramer

Beverly Louise Kramer

May 24, 2024

Beverly Louise Kramer, age 74, a resident of Crossville, Tennessee, formerly of Bailey, Colorado, and Libson Falls, Maine. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Kaiser Permanente Healthcare Clinic and also served as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with Platte Canyon Rescue in Bailey, Colorado. She had her Commercial Drivers License and for a short time was a truck...

Bessie Frances McGhee

Bessie Frances McGhee

May 24, 2024

Mrs. Bessie Frances Crabtree McGhee (Midge) went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 24, 2024. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was born on December 18, 1942, in Kingston, TN. “Midge” graduated in 1960 from Midway High School. She worked at the Roane County News for many years. She was a member of Eureka Baptist Church....

Rickey Wayne Wolfe

Rickey Wayne Wolfe

May 23, 2024

Rickey Wayne Wolfe, 75, of Grandview, Tennessee died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 23, 2024. He was born to Stanley and Evone Wolfe of Grandview, Tennessee and attended school at Grandview Elementary School. He was known as a hard worker, always keeping busy with projects in his home and on the farm. He loved ending his...

Donald Edward Voiles

Donald Edward Voiles

May 21, 2024

Donald Edward "Don" Voiles, passed away on May 21, 2024. He was a loving and caring husband, dad, papaw, great papaw, and uncle. He enjoyed life and could always be seen with a smile on his face. His family was his true pride and joy. His wife, Vicki, of almost 47 years, was the absolute love of his life. Don...

Sarah Elizabeth Johnson

Sarah Elizabeth Johnson

May 19, 2024

Sarah Elizabeth Johnson (Snow), age 70 of Rockwood, passed away on Saturday, May 18th, 2024 at 11:04pm, peacefully at her home. She was born on November 22nd, 1953. She deeply loved her life long husband of 34 years & is now reunited with him hand-in-hand after 2 years. She cherished every moment and loved her family, especially all her grandchildren...

Angela Lynn (True) Pelfrey

Angela Lynn (True) Pelfrey

May 17, 2024

Angela Lynn (True) Pelfrey, age 63 of Rockwood, TN, passed away May 17, 2024 after a long illness. She was born November 16, 1960. She was proceeded in death by: Mother; Catherine Gail True Pelfrey.

 

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Daughter:                                Robin Railey Charles of Knoxville, TN

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Raymond Lawrence Smith Jr

Raymond Lawrence Smith Jr

May 17, 2024

Mr. Raymond Lawrence Smith Jr, age 42 of Rockwood, formerly of West Virginia, passed away on Friday, May 17, in Wartburg, TN. He was born on July 27, 1981 in Welch, WV. Raymond was a laborer and worked many jobs around the area. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved all things outside. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and all animals....

Charles Glen Marlow

Charles Glen Marlow

May 16, 2024

Mr. Charles Glen Marlow, age 54 of Harriman, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He was born on February 3, 1970, in Rockwood. Charles was a member if Piney Grove Baptist Church. He enjoyed woodworking, and especially making walking sticks. He also enjoyed fishing and frog gigging. He was preceded in death...

Sharon (Henley) Johnson

Sharon (Henley) Johnson

May 14, 2024

Mrs. Sharon (Henley) Johnson, of Harriman, TN went home to be with her Lord May 14, 2024. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She attended Emory Heights Elementary and graduated from Harriman High School in 1967. She worked at Walmart in Harriman as Department Manager, as well as Walmart in Asheville, N.C., where she was assistant manager. Sharon...

Linda Lou Treadway Cook

Linda Lou Treadway Cook

May 13, 2024

Linda Lou Treadway Cook, age 81, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee went home to be with her LORD on Monday, May 13, 2024. She was born March 3, 1943, in Rockwood and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rockwood where she was a member of the Celebration Choir and the Joy Fellowship. She loved to travel to...

Frank Yother

Frank Yother

May 6, 2024

Mr. Frank Yother, age 72, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 6, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born January 22, 1952, in Rockwood (Morgan County), Tennessee near the Dry Hill Community. He was of the Baptist faith. Frank was a retired Mechanic with the City of Rockwood, Public...

James Allen Edwards

James Allen Edwards

May 3, 2024

Mr. James Allen Edwards, age 67 of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 3, 2024. He was born on October 21, 1956, in Oliver Springs. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Allen attended church his entire life and loved the Lord with all his heart. In his youth, he enjoyed being outside and even spent...

James Julius Crabtree

James Julius Crabtree

May 3, 2024

Mr. James Julius Crabtree, age 83, of Harriman, TN passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Roane Medical Center. He was born on May 30, 1940, to Ewell and Irma Crabtree in Rockwood, TN. He was in the US Army as a mechanic for many different vehicles for several years. Once he left the Army, he continued to enjoy...