Obituaries

Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

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...

George Roger Swing

George Roger Swing

Aug 28, 2024

Mr. George Roger Swing, age 79 of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 with his family at his side. George was born on December 1, 1944 into the Westel Community in Cumberland County Tennessee. George, along with his sisters, was orphaned at five years old and spent time living with his brother Pete Swing, uncle Hammet...

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. 

 

She is survived by:

 

Husband: Kie Gardener of Rockwood, TN

 

Sister:...

Lisa Ann Forrester

Lisa Ann Forrester

Aug 26, 2024

In Loving Memory Of Lisa Forrester born and raised in Rockwood TN A shining star whose light will never fade, her kindness, strength, and beauty inspired countless lives. Though her journey was not without challenges she faced them daily with courage & Determination. She leaves behind her loving Husband Jack Forrester, Daughters Alicia Boles, Amber Boles, Candice Forrester, Son Zachary...

Glory Lee Wright

Glory Lee Wright

Aug 25, 2024

Mr. Glory Lee Wright, age 86, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans Home in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born October 3, 1937, in Rockwood, Tennessee. He was a Member and Deacon of the Sevier Street Sabbath Day Adventist Church in Harriman, Tennessee and was also a member of...

Tammy Elizabeth Cook

Tammy Elizabeth Cook

Aug 25, 2024

Tammy Elizabeth Cook, age 60 of Athens, formerly of Rockwood, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. She was born on October 9, 1963, in Rockwood. She was a huge Tennessee Volunteer football fan. She enjoyed fishing with her sons, riding around, and occasionally a little gambling. She is preceded in death by...

Rebecca Faith Park

Rebecca Faith Park

Aug 24, 2024

Rebecca Faith Park was born on September 19, 2023 to Paul G. Park II and Hannah J. Houston Park, who rejoiced with her Sister, Elizabeth Grace Park. She enjoyed and was loved everyday of her life and responded to everyone she met with beautiful joy. She departed this earthly world August 24, 2024 and has returned to be with her...

Angela Nicole Boston Butler

Angela Nicole Boston Butler

Aug 21, 2024

Mrs. Angela Nicole Boston Butler, age 50 of Rockwood, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. She was born on August 5, 1974, in Corbin, KY. She was a member of the 7th Day Christian Church in Knoxville, TN. She is preceded in death by her husband: Dan Butler; and her grandparents: R.L. Reese & H.R. Boston. She is survived...

Paul Wayne Jackson, Sr.

Paul Wayne Jackson, Sr.

Aug 17, 2024

Mr. Paul Wayne Jackson Sr., age 77, Kingston, TN, passed away on August 17, 2024. Paul Wayne Jackson Sr. was born in Greasy Creek, (Harlan County), Kentucky on June 22,1947 to Raleigh Jackson and Thelma Mae Jackson. 

During Paul’s life, times were tough. Living in a small rural area of Kentucky meant that he was always working on the farm or...

Robert (Bobby) Lewis Deason Jr.

Robert (Bobby) Lewis Deason Jr.

Aug 15, 2024

Robert Lewis Deason Jr., (Also known as Bobby) 

Bobby was born on March 22, 1959, and Deceased on August 15th, 2024. Bobby was the most loving, and caring brother that two sisters could ever have.

 Bobby was so funny, he would make us laugh, and he would dance in the kitchen. Bobby ABSOLUTELY LOVED HIS TRUCK!  Bobby had a wonderful loving heart,...

Patricia Elaine Monday Holmes

Patricia Elaine Monday Holmes

Aug 15, 2024

Patricia Elaine Monday Holmes, age 69, of Spring City, TN passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024. She was born on February 5, 1955 in Crossville, TN to Jessie Alvin Monday and Althea Adelia VanWinkle Conley. She was a manager at UGO for many years. Patricia loved to crochet and watch as many Hallmark movies as she could. She loved...