Obituaries

Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

Larry W. McNally

Larry W. McNally

Nov 22, 2023

Mr. Larry W. McNally, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at his home in Rockwood, Tennessee. He was born in Rockwood on July 24, 1946. Larry was of the Baptist Faith. He was also an avid deer hunter. He is preceded in death by his wife Sharon McNally, parents Johnnie and Wilma McNally, brother Kenneth “Buddy” McNally...

Heather Nichole Pugh

Heather Nichole Pugh

Nov 21, 2023

Mrs. Heather Nichole Pugh, age 46, born in Hoopeston, Illinois on November 27,1976, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Allen Lee Jr.; two brothers and one sister. She is survived by:Husband:  William PughMother:  Rita LeeDaughter: Meghan SlavenSons: Cory Lee            Siawn SlavenAnd 5 bonus childrenSister: Shelly (Greg)...

Sally Jones Bazel

Sally Jones Bazel

Nov 21, 2023

Mrs. Sally Jones Bazel, age 91, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. She was born on October 30, 1932, in Pruden, Tennessee. Sally was a member of Little Leaf Baptist Church. Sally enjoyed working puzzles, bowling, watching sports and sitting on the porch watching people (this was her favorite). Most of all, she loved...

Linda G. Crabtree

Linda G. Crabtree

Nov 21, 2023

Mrs. Linda G. Crabtree, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born in Harriman, Tennessee on April 7, 1943. Linda was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church. She worked in housekeeping for 10 years at Chamberlain Memorial Hospital, Johnson Health Care, Rockwood Health Care, and retired from...

Marilyn Eckstrom

Marilyn Eckstrom

Nov 19, 2023

Marilyn "Granny" Eckstrom, 83, of Harriman, TN, passed away on November 19, 2023. She was born on September 1, 1940, in Pomona, CA.

A mother to many, Marilyn was known for her selflessness and compassion. She never turned away anyone in need and touched the lives of countless individuals. She had a beautiful mind, although she would never admit it,...

Lynn Claxton Parrish

Lynn Claxton Parrish

Nov 19, 2023

 

Lynn Claxton Parrish, age 84 of Rockwood, TN passed away on November 19, 2023, at Roane Medical Center in Harriman, TN. Lynn was a man who loved God and country. He was of the Baptist faith and a veteran of the United States Air Force with 22 years of service, and proudly served in Vietnam during his time in...

Edwin F Vogt

Edwin F Vogt

Nov 19, 2023

Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather

Ed was born in Cloud Chief, Oklahoma to Edd J Vogt and Opal Moritz Vogt. He grew up in Corn, Oklahoma, a Mennonite farming community. His family grew cattle, cotton, wheat and other crops.

On August 14, 1959, Ed and Joyce Reimer were married the summer following their graduation from high school at Corn...

Rylee Maleigha Noel Ridener

Rylee Maleigha Noel Ridener

Nov 18, 2023

 

Rylee Maleigha Noel Ridener, infant daughter of Nic Ridner & Chelsey Marion of Kodak, Tennessee, formerly of McCreary County, Kentucky was born into the loving arms of Our Heavenly Father on November 18, 2023. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Leslie “Kelly” Marion; and great grandparents, David & Wilma Marion, and Freddie Ridener.

Survivors include:

Parents:  ...

Jessica Anne Raskey-Lateulade

Jessica Anne Raskey-Lateulade

Nov 16, 2023

Mrs. Jessica “Jessie” Raskey Lateulade, age 29, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023, in Rockwood. She was born March 18, 1994, in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was a graduate of Rockwood High School, Class of 2012 and a member of the Clymersville Baptist Church in Rockwood. Jessie loved her children and all of her family dearly....

Frances Virginia Martin

Frances Virginia Martin

Nov 16, 2023

Frances "Fran" Virginia (Brady) Martin of Harford, Maryland, and longtime resident of Roane county in Tennessee, gained her wings and went to fly with the angels. She was 69 years old. Fran was known for her unconditional love for her family. She was known as "shotgun momma". She enjoyed riding motorcycles, as well as horses. She also enjoyed hunting, writing...

James Poole

James Poole

Nov 16, 2023

Mr. James Poole, age 66, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at his home in Harriman, Tennessee. He was born on June 16, 1957, in Versailles, Kentucky. He enjoyed spending time with his family and reading the Bible. James loved the outdoors and working with his lawnmowers. He is preceded in death by his parents Roy Henry Poole &...

James Carl Fickey

James Carl Fickey

Nov 16, 2023

Mr. James Carl Fickey, age 94 of Rockwood, died peacefully on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Jamestowne Assisted Living Center in Kingston. He was born on December 2, 1928, the son of Charlie Ernest Fickey and Bertie Pauline Keaton Fickey, both of whom preceded him in death. He most recently attended Rockwood United Methodist Church and previously attended First Baptist...

Wendell Curtis Aytes

Wendell Curtis Aytes

Nov 15, 2023

Mr. Wendell "Cotton" Aytes, age 83 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at the Spring City Care & Rehab. He was born on November 11, 1940, in Ozone, Tennessee. He was one of 11 children. He got his first job at the age of 12, working in a sawmill, after quitting school...

Linda Kay Cheek

Linda Kay Cheek

Nov 15, 2023

 

 

Mrs. Linda Kay Cheek, age 76 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on July 21, 1947, in Rockwood. She was a member of the Eureka Baptist Church. She loved racing, the Lady Vols, and spending time with her...

Janette Moore

Janette Moore

Nov 13, 2023

 

Mrs. Janette Moore, age 90, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Monday, November 13, 2023, at the Signature Healthcare Center in Rockwood. She was born April 18, 1933, in Athens, Tennessee. She loved gardening, crocheting, making crafts, reading murder mysteries, and trolling the Goodwill. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Moses; sister, Molly Bolden; and...

Bernice Skidmore "Mrs. B." Breazeale

Bernice Skidmore "Mrs. B." Breazeale

Nov 11, 2023

 

Mrs. Bernice Skidmore Breazeale, affectionately known as “Mrs. B.”, especially by generations of students, age 87, a resident of the Westel Community of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. She was born June 29, 1936, in the Westel Community in Cumberland County, Tennessee. “Mrs. B” was an elementary school teacher...

Larry E. Stooksbury

Larry E. Stooksbury

Nov 10, 2023

 

Mr. Larry E. Stooksbury, age 79, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed to his Heavenly Home on Friday, November 10, 2023, at the Select Specialty Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee with his family by his side. Larry was born March 15, 1944, in the Fork Mountain Community of Petros, Tennessee. He was a graduate of Rockwood High School, Class of...

Rose Ella Frady

Rose Ella Frady

Nov 9, 2023

Rose Ella Frady, age 77 of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on March 16, 1946, in Rockwood. She was a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Oliver Springs, TN. She loved camping, cooking, and spending time with her family...

Ester Paulette Caruthers

Ester Paulette Caruthers

Nov 7, 2023

 

Mrs. Paulette Caruthers, age 79, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at her home. She was born December 27, 1943, in Cumberland County, Tennessee. Paulette was a member of the Grace Place Church in Rockwood. She loved to watch sports and was especially a Lady Vols and Tennessee Volunteers fan. She was a loving...

Virginia "Ma" Aytes

Virginia "Ma" Aytes

Nov 5, 2023

 

Mrs. Virginia “Ma” Aytes, age 96, a resident of the Ozone Community of Rockwood (Cumberland County), Tennessee passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023, at her home. She was born April 1, 1927, in Ozone, Tennessee, near her current home. Mrs. Aytes was a member of the Westel Baptist Church in Rockwood. She was a former teacher at the Ozone...