Obituaries

Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

Bettye Coleman King

Bettye Coleman King

Dec 25, 2023

 

Mrs. Bettye Coleman King, age 96, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Monday, December 25, 2023, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. She was born November 5, 1927, in Rockwood, Tennessee and married Carl “Bud” King on July 1, 1957. They were lifetime members of the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in Rockwood. Bettye graduated from Rockwood High...

Deborah Lee Dabbs

Deborah Lee Dabbs

Dec 24, 2023

 

Deborah "Debbie" Lee Dabbs, age 72 of Rockwood, entered eternal rest peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, December 24, 2023. She was born on February 15, 1951. She worked at the Rockwood Walmart as a cashier and a customer service manager. She loved to cook and be involved in the lives of her family. She loved spending...

Jeffrey Merryman

Jeffrey Merryman

Dec 22, 2023

Mr. Joe Jeffreys “Jeff” “Red” Merryman, Jr., age 66, of Pendleton, Indiana passed away on December 22, 2023. Jeff was born May 24, 1957, in Rockwood, Tennessee, the son of Joe Jeffreys and Louise (Fritts) Merryman. He was an attorney serving as a public defender for the State of Indiana since 1991. Jeff was a Pendleton resident since 1991 from...

David Smith "Chuck" Wallace II

David Smith "Chuck" Wallace II

Dec 21, 2023

David Smith “Chuck” Wallace II passed away as a warrior on December 21, 2023 of brain cancer (Glioblastoma). He was 53 years old. 

Chuck fought the bravest battle for thirteen months, displaying unwavering courage and strength throughout his journey. His love for his Savior and the resilience he showed in the face of adversity was an inspiration to all who...

Fay Johnson

Fay Johnson

Dec 20, 2023

Mrs. Fay Brogdon Johnson, age 83 of Rockwood, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. She was born on June 28, 1940, in Rockwood. She was a member of the Eureka Baptist Church in Rockwood. She loved sewing, Hallmark movies, fishing, and camping. She also loved her two dogs dearly,...

Michelle Dean Day

Michelle Dean Day

Dec 18, 2023

Michelle Dean Cox Day, age 53 of Rockwood, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. She was born on October 4, 1970. Michelle unapologetically lived her life and loved her family, especially her grandkids. She enjoyed motorcycles, cars, and driving fast in anything with wheels. She is preceded in death by her father:...

Nicole Lee Goss Alexander

Nicole Lee Goss Alexander

Dec 17, 2023

 

Nicole Lee Goss Alexander, age 38, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023, at her home. She was born March 25, 1985, in Rockwood, Tennessee. She was a manager at Little Caesars Pizza in Rockwood. Nicole loved her children and family dearly, and also loved animals. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tim...

Robert "Bob" Irish

Robert "Bob" Irish

Dec 17, 2023

 

Mr. Robert “Bob” Irish, age 63, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee, formerly of Cape Coral, Florida passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. He was born March 29, 1960, in Albany, New York. He was a retired Forklift Operator. Most of all, Bob loved his family dearly. He was preceded in death by...

Nancy Ann Malavies

Nancy Ann Malavies

Dec 17, 2023

Nancy Ann Malavies, age 89 of Harriman, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at her home. She was born on August 9, 1934, in Knoxville, TN. She was a U.S. Army veteran. She was a faithful member of the Asbury United Methodist Church in Rockwood, TN. She is preceded in death by her parents: Jack Middleton & Edith Johnson;...

Omer Painter

Omer Painter

Dec 16, 2023

Rev. Omer Gene Painter, age 89, a resident of Dallas, TX and a former resident of Rockwood, TN passed away peacefully on December 16, 2023, while surrounded by his family.  He was born June 3, 1934, in Chuckey, TN, the first-born son of Rev. B.G. “Bill” and Grace Painter. 

Omer accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at 15...

Janet Baker Pitts

Janet Baker Pitts

Dec 15, 2023

Born March 29, 1950 in Rockwood, TN, Janet Baker Pitts died in Foley, AL on December 14, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father, Arnold Baker, and her beloved mother, Margaret Early Baker. She is survived by her brother, Robert Baker and his wife, Shirley; her uncle, Pete Early and his wife, Debbie; her husband, John Pitts; her...

David McLarty

David McLarty

Dec 15, 2023

Mr. David McLarty, age 71 of Rockwood, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023. He was born on August 9th, 1952, in Atlanta, GA. He worked with the Atlanta police department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation while they lived in Georgia. David moved to Rockwood in 2004. Once David moved here, he operated his own business in the software...

Ellen F. Gibson

Ellen F. Gibson

Dec 11, 2023

 

Ms. Ellen F. Gibson, age 74, a resident of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Monday, December 11, 2023, at the Summit View Healthcare Facility in Rocky Top, Tennessee. She was born January 26, 1949, and grew up in Rockwood where her parents owned and operated Archie’s Drive-In Restaurant. Ellen was a graduate of Rockwood High School...

Nancy Evans Taylor

Nancy Evans Taylor

Dec 11, 2023

Nancy Taylor, age 62, of Columbus, Georgia passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023.

A visitation for Nancy will be held Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Morningside Baptist Church, 6065 Morningside Drive, Columbus, GA 31909. A funeral service will occur Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 1:00 PM, 6065 Morningside Drive, Columbus, GA 31909. A...

Ralph Eugene Hodge

Ralph Eugene Hodge

Dec 11, 2023

 

Mr. Ralph Eugene Hodge, age 69, of Spring City, TN passed away on Monday, December 11,2023 at Methodist Medical Center. He was born on March 19,1954 in Rockwood, TN to Theodore Edgar Hodge and Evelyn Lowe Hodge. He worked at La-Z- Boy for several years. He also served in the Army for some time. As a child he grew...

Emma Susan Henderson

Emma Susan Henderson

Dec 10, 2023

Emma Susan Henderson left this world on Dec.10,2023. Emma was born on Sept. 9,1961 better known to her family and friends as "Susie Cox". Susie grew up in the Westel/ Rockwood area. She was much loved  and will be dearly missed. 

She was preceded in death by her father: Edward Cox, brother: Paul Cox, sister: Eva Claiborne.

She is survived...

F. Leon Long

F. Leon Long

Dec 9, 2023

 

Mr. F. Leon Long, age 82, a resident of Philadelphia, Tennessee passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023, at the Wood Village in Sweetwater, Tennessee. He was born April 4, 1941. He and his wife were faithful Missionaries to Bolivia and also assisting many missionaries around the United States. He was fluent in Spanish and also being a pilot with...

Frances Chesser

Frances Chesser

Dec 8, 2023

Frances Chesser, age 82 of Rockwood, TN passed away on December 8th, 2023, at Signature Health Care of Rockwood. She was born on January 6th, 1941, in Rockwood, TN. She enjoyed many things in her life, from watching and feeding birds to writing her own poetry. Frances also loved art and studying her family genealogy. Most of all she had...

Sarah Jane Miller Adams

Sarah Jane Miller Adams

Dec 7, 2023

 

Mrs. Sarah Jane Miller Adams, age 88, a resident of the Glen Alice Community of Rockwood, Tennessee went Home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at the Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born July 30, 1935, in the Glen Alice Community of Rockwood. Sarah Jane was a member of the...

A. David Hembree

A. David Hembree

Dec 7, 2023

Mr. A. David Hembree, age 84 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on November 26, 1939, in Rockwood. He was a graduate of Rockwood High School, class of 1957. He was an Elder Emeritus of the 1st Christian Church, Disciples...