Obituaries

Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

Eula Houston

Eula Houston

Jan 6, 2024

 

Mrs. Eula Houston, age 94, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee went to be with Jesus on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at her home with her family by her side. She was born December 30, 1929, in Wyandotte, Michigan. Mrs. Houston was a member of the First Baptist Church in Rockwood. She loved her church and was a faithful caregiver...

Debra Pauline Baker

Debra Pauline Baker

Jan 3, 2024

Mrs. Debra Pauline Baker, age 68 of Rockwood, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. She was born on August 2, 1955, in Oak Ridge. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Petros, TN. She retired after working in maintenance with the Morgan County school system. She is preceded in...

Carl Jackson Skidmore

Carl Jackson Skidmore

Jan 3, 2024

 

Mr. Carl Jackson Skidmore, age 85, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at his home. He was born February 18, 1938, in the Westel Community of Cumberland County, Tennessee. He was a retired Insulator from Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He was a Member and Deacon of the Clymersville...

Jackie Ray Griffin

Jackie Ray Griffin

Jan 3, 2024

Mr. Jackie Ray Griffin, age 76 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on June 23, 1947, in Rockwood. Jackie was a member of Cardiff Baptist Church, and a huge supporter of the Rockwood Rams. He was preceded in death by...

Neva King Webster Stubbs

Neva King Webster Stubbs

Jan 3, 2024

Mrs. Neva King Webster Stubbs, age 99, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at her home with her family by her side. She was born October 9, 1924, in Oliver Springs, Tennessee. Mrs. Stubbs was a member of Caney Ford Baptist Church in Rockwood and was former Co-Owner...

Nola F. Rodgers

Nola F. Rodgers

Jan 2, 2024

 

Nola F. Rodgers, age 92, formerly of Harriman, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a devoted member of Trenton Street Baptist Church for 70 years. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Rodgers Jr., parents, Doctor Thomas Faulkner and Mollie Ellen Tye Faulkner, six siblings, Robert...

Raiden Godwin

Raiden Godwin

Jan 2, 2024

Raiden Bruce Godwin, age 15 of Rockwood, passed away on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024. He was born on December 15, 2008, in Wisconsin. Raiden was a loving son, brother, and friend. He was a freshman at Rockwood High School where he played football. He enjoyed wrestling, fishing, hunting, and playing the flinch game (which he was very good at). He...

Ty Mathews

Ty Mathews

Dec 31, 2023

 

Ty Mathews, age 20, a resident of Harriman (Midtown), Tennessee passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023. He was born April 22, 2003, in Fulton, Missouri. He was a Laborer with American Foundations and Waterproofing in Knoxville, Tennessee and attended the High Ridge Baptist Church in Kingston, Tennessee. Ty loved to work on computers, outdoor motorsports including riding ATVs, and...

Danny Cagle

Danny Cagle

Dec 30, 2023

 

Mr. Danny Cagle, age 79, a resident of Spring City, Tennessee passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born August 29, 1944, in Spring City, Tennessee. He was a member of the St. Clair Baptist Church in Spring City and was a retired Aircraft Mechanic with Lockheed-Martin in Marietta,...

Brandi Irene Russell

Brandi Irene Russell

Dec 28, 2023

Brandi Irene Russell, age 34 of Rockwood, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023. She was born on May 17, 1989, in Rockwood. She was a loving daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Everyone loved her and she was a light that could brighten up any room. The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff...

Thomas Steven James

Thomas Steven James

Dec 27, 2023

Mr. Thomas Steven James, age 66 of Rockwood, passed away on December 27, 2023. He was born on January 18, 1957. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for R.P. Beard & Sons, and retired after many years with them. He is preceded in death by his parents: Cordell & Cecil Fay James; and brother: Nathan E. James. He is...

Amanda Mae Love

Amanda Mae Love

Dec 27, 2023

" If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever."

Amanda Mae Love, age 34, of Rockwood, TN passed away December 27, 2023 in Knoxville, TN. She was born on February 18, 1989 in Crossville, TN. She left behind:

Mother: Michele Taylor

2 Beautiful Children: Mikayla Love and C.J. True

Brothers: Kevin Miller and Tyler Taylor (Kayla Ledbetter)

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David Jolley Sr

David Jolley Sr

Dec 27, 2023

Mr. David Lee Jolley, Sr., age 84, passed peacefully in his sleep, at his home in Westel, on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. He was born in Rockwood, Tennessee on September 27, 1939. He graduated from South Harriman High School and served in the Tennessee National Guard. He retired after a lengthy career as a diesel mechanic and over-the-road truck driver....

Nancy Ingram Kenderdine

Nancy Ingram Kenderdine

Dec 26, 2023

KENDERDINE, Nancy Ingram, Law Professor Emerita, died December 26, 2023, in Oklahoma City. She was 81. Nancy was born and raised in Rockwood, Tenn., the daughter of Reba Hicks Ingram and E.T. Ingram, Jr. Nancy graduated from Duke University in 1964. She married Jim Kenderdine also in 1964 and they moved to Bloomington, Ind. where Nancy directed a teen center....

Gary Lee Monday

Gary Lee Monday

Dec 26, 2023

Gary Lee Monday, age 71 of Rockwood, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He was born on June 30, 1952, in Rockwood. He was known by many people as the "Music Man". Gary loved music and playing the  guitar, and the Tennessee Vols. He worked for many years as an electrician and...

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,...