Obituaries
Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Norman J Beaulieu
Jan 26, 2024
Norman Beaulieu, age 83, of Rockwood, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 26, 2024.
He was born Joseph Normand Julien Beaulieu on December 15, 1940, in Augusta, ME. Norman was a U.S. Navy veteran who served at Quonset Point Naval Air Station, Rhode Island, where he was an aircraft mechanic for the P-2 Neptune antisubmarine aircraft....
Ronald Dale Godsey
Jan 26, 2024
Ronald “Ronnie” Dale Godsey, age 67, of Westel, Tennessee passed away on January 26,2024. He is preceded in death by his parents; Donald and Christine Godsey and brother David Godsey. He is survived by numerous cousins. Ronnie was known as a good hearted and honest man. One of the nicest people you could ever have the honor to know.
The family...
Hattie Mae Marable
Jan 26, 2024
Hattie Mae Marable, age 94, of Rockwood, was born September 9, 1929, in Forrest, Mississippi. She entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, January 26, 2024. She was a member of First Baptist Church (Brickyard Springs Community Worship Center) of Rockwood. In her early years, she was a hairdresser. Hattie retired from Roane State...
Robert Earl Taylor
Jan 23, 2024
Mr. Robert Earl Tayor, “Smokey Bob” age 70, of Roddy, Tennessee, passed away on January 23, 2024, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Rhea County Schools employed him for almost 20 years before working with Nashville/Davidson County Public Schools for 5 years as a mechanic. Eventually after returning home to Rhea County, Robert became an entrepreneur and opened 68/27...
Melinda Lynn May
Jan 20, 2024
Mrs. Melinda Lynn May, age 59, a resident of Ten Mile, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at her home. Melinda spent her life being a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, and mother. She will be greatly missed. Melinda was preceded in death by her husband; Robert May: and daughter Whitney Haverly. Survivors include:
Daughters: Kimberly Haverly of...
Vyetta M Moore
Jan 20, 2024
Vyetta M. Moore, age 80 of Kingston, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman, TN. She was born on January 27, 1943, in Decatur, TN. Vyetta was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister. She was a member of the Braxton Chapel AME Zion Church in...
David 'Mike' Ramsey
Jan 20, 2024
Mr. David “Mike” Ramsey, age 78 of Harriman, TN passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Methodist Medical Center, in Oak Ridge, TN with his family by his side. He was born on September 9, 1945, to Joseph C. Ramsey and Treva Aline Conley Ramsey in Harriman, TN. He graduated from Harriman High School in 1963 and joined the...
Gayle "Dulla" Dyer
Jan 19, 2024
Mrs. Gayle “Dulla” Dyer, age 71, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. She was born March 3, 1952, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Dulla was a member of the Speights Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church in Rockwood where she sang in the choir in her youth. Gayle was a retired Certified...
Gary Wayne "Cotton" Ingram
Jan 19, 2024
Mr. Gary Wayne “Cotton” Ingram, age 65, a resident of Rockwood, (Cumberland County), Tennessee passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at his home. He was born November 4, 1958, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Cotton attended the Mt. Vernal Baptist Church in Rockwood and was a retired mechanic, having worked with TAG trucking company, the former East-West Truck Stop, and Hurst Construction....
James Matthew Maynor
Jan 18, 2024
Mr. James Matthew Maynor, age 75 of Rockwood, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at his home. He was born on June 13, 1948, in Wartburg, TN. James was a veteran with the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam War. He loved to work and was always kind. He was devoted to taking care of his family no matter...
Wayne Luther Powers
Jan 17, 2024
Wayne Luther Powers of Rockwood, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2024, at Life Care Center of Morgan County. He was born on September 17, 1938, in Sand Mountain, Alabama. He was a member of the North Rockwood Baptist Church. He was very strong in his faith and took advantage of any opportunity he had to talk about Jesus. He...
Peggy Holcomb
Jan 16, 2024
Peggy Annette Kerley Holcomb, age 81 of Rockwood, TN passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at University of Tennessee Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby L. Holcomb, Sr.; parents, Evans and Laura Kerley; and brother, Joe Kerley. She is survived by her son Bobby L. Holcomb, Jr. (Angie); granddaughter, Dr. Victoria Holcomb Knott (Tanner);...
Mike Burgess
Jan 15, 2024
Mike Burgess passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024. Mike worked for Merita Bread for over 21 years, then retired from Energy Solutions after 21 years of service with them as well. He is preceded in death by his daughter: Demerius Monroe; grandson: Dalton Burgess; granddaughter: Mikayla Monroe; parents: RP & Hazel Burgess; and siblings: Ruben Burgess, Ricky Burgess, Kevin...
Harrell Dean "Sue" Barr, Jr.
Jan 14, 2024
Harrell Dean “Sue” Barr, Jr., age 54, a resident of Midtown (Harriman), Tennessee passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024, at his home. He was born January 18, 1969, in Roane County, Tennessee. Sue was an Electrician and owned and operated Barr Electric. He was a member of the Daysville Baptist Church and a former member of the Knights of Pythias....
Donley Brandon
Jan 14, 2024
Mr. Donley (Donnie) Brandon age 89 of Rockwood, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. Donnie was born January 19, 1934 to Luther and Dolly Brandon.
Donnie was a lifelong resident of Rockwood. He owned and operated Don’s Barber Shop as well as Don’s Cab Company.
He was an...
Cleo Boles McNelly
Jan 9, 2024
Mrs. Cleo “Boles” McNelly., age 104, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born October 25, 1919, in Cumberland County, Tennessee. Mrs. McNelly was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving mother, sister, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her Parents,...
Jack Harold McGuire Sr
Jan 8, 2024
Mr. Jack Harold McGuire Sr, age 83 of Crossville, formerly of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 8, 2024. He was born on June 6, 1940. Jack was the owner of J&B Furniture Store in Rockwood for over 40 years. He was a member of the Rockwood Masonic Lodge post #403. He was a longtime...
Betty Jane Kirkland
Jan 8, 2024
Mrs. Betty Jane Kirkland, age 89 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 8, 2024. She was born on August 21, 1934, in Rockwood. She was a charter member of the North Rockwood Baptist Church. She worked as the manager of the Rockwood Dollar General for many years. She loved to take care of her...
Charles E Millican Jr
Jan 7, 2024
Mr. Charles E. Millican Jr., age 81, a resident of Harriman, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Sunday, January 7, 2024. He was born December 12, 1942, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Mr. Millican retired from TVA of Kingston, TN, where he worked as a Unit Operator for 31 years. He was a member of Midtown Valley United...
John Thomas Neal
Jan 7, 2024
Mr. John Thomas Neal, age 37, of Rockwood, TN passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, at his home with his family. John was born in Loudon, TN on September 7, 1986, to Thomas Milo Neal, Jr. and Mary Alice Shubert Neal. He loved everything to do with Ghostbusters, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and watching and attending wrestling whenever he got...