Obituaries

Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

Helen Davidson

Helen Davidson

Sep 16, 2023

Helen Brown Davidson, age 72 of Rockwood, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 16, 2023. Helen was born in Sparkmon, Arkansas, to Robert Brown & Margerine Edgeston on February 14, 1951. Helen was loved by everybody that knew her. She had a very compassionate heart and would help anybody she could. She was full of life...

George Richard Curtis McAbee

George Richard Curtis McAbee

Sep 16, 2023

George Richard Curtis McAbee, age 53 of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 16, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 27, 1969, in East Point, Georgia. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during Operation Desert Storm. He was the pastor at the Walnut Hill Baptist Church in Harriman....

David Futrell

David Futrell

Sep 14, 2023

Mr. David G. Futrell, age 80, of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023. He was born on February 14, 1943, in Coalfield, Tennessee to Alvin & Bernice Futrell. Mr. Futrell was a proud Marine. He was in the service from 1965-1967. He spent 14 months in Vietnam. He was also a lifetime member of the VFW Post 4782....

Sandra Lamar Jolley

Sandra Lamar Jolley

Sep 14, 2023

Mrs. Sandra Lamar Jolley, age 82, passed peacefully in her sleep, at her home in Westel, on Thursday, September 14, 2023. She was born in Moncks Corner, South Carolina on January 2, 1941. She moved to the Rockwood area as a child and graduated from South Harriman High School. She loved horses and rode and showed quarter horses competitively until...

James David Hawes

James David Hawes

Sep 13, 2023

Mr. James David Hawes, age 66, of Harriman, TN passed away at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. He was born September 18, 1956, to Riley and Eula Hawes in Oberlin, Ohio. He was an independent rock mason for several years. He loved to star gaze and look at the constellations through all...

Bradley Michael Hacker

Bradley Michael Hacker

Sep 13, 2023

Mr. Bradley Michael Hacker, age 40, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023, in Rockwood, Tennessee. He was born on April 1, 1983, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He had bright blue eyes, a beautiful smile, and a heart of gold. He was a member of Lee Village Baptist Church in Harriman, Tennessee. He had a love for the Lord, music, working...

Richard Carlton Miller

Richard Carlton Miller

Sep 11, 2023

Mr. Richard C. Miller, age 85 of Harriman, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023. He was born on January 24, 1938 in LA County, California. After being divorced for 40+ years, Ginger and Richard reunited via computer and remained together until his passing. Their daughter, Debbie, moved on to the property to care for them, do the shopping, and...

Donna Lynn Campbell

Donna Lynn Campbell

Sep 11, 2023

 

Mrs. Donna Lynn Campbell, age 66, a resident of Harriman, Tennessee went home to be with our Lord and Creator of the Universe on Monday, September 11, 2023, from the Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She was born May 1, 1957, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She grew up in Roanoke, Virginia prior to moving to Williamsburg, Virginia, and then...

Robert Lee Easter

Robert Lee Easter

Sep 11, 2023

Mr. Robert Lee Easter, age 76 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 11, 2023, at his home. He was born on March 2, 1947, in Rockwood. He worked at the Mill in Rockwood, followed by American Yarn Crafters and later Chase Instruments before retirement. He enjoyed watching westerns & NASCAR. His favorite thing to...

Calvino Inman

Calvino Inman

Sep 10, 2023

Calvino Inman, a beloved member of the community, passed away on September 10, 2023, in Bristol, VA. Born on August 23, 1993, in Harriman, Tennessee, Calvino leaves behind a legacy of joy and laughter that will be cherished by all who knew him. Calvino attended Rockwood High School, where he had the opportunity to connect with classmates and nurture lifelong...

Deborah Marie Brown

Deborah Marie Brown

Sep 6, 2023

Deborah Marie (Hughes) Brown, age 59 of Rockwood, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. She was born on August 24, 1964. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She devoted her life to her family. She was the best cook and loved spending time with her husband, kids, and grandkids. She enjoyed camping, 4 wheeling, and to crochet....

Charles G. Nance

Charles G. Nance

Sep 4, 2023

 

Mr. Charles G. Nance, age 52, a resident of Harriman, Tennessee passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, in Harriman, Tennessee. He was born December 16, 1970, in Rockwood, Tennessee. He was a machine operator at Day Cab in Rockwood and loved to fish. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Carl & Virginia Nance; sisters, Susie Nance, Jane...

Virginia "Ginger" Guy Griffin

Virginia "Ginger" Guy Griffin

Sep 3, 2023

 

Mrs. Virginia “Ginger” Guy Griffin, age 64, a resident of Spring City, Tennessee passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the Rhea Medical Center, Dayton, Tennessee. She was born December 8, 1958, in Harriman, Tennessee. Ginger enjoyed camping, fishing, dancing, and reading, especially novels by authors, Stephen King, and Dean Koontz. She was also an avid storyteller. Most of...

Ollie Belle Hayes

Ollie Belle Hayes

Sep 2, 2023

 

Mrs. Ollie “Sally” Belle Hayes, age 84, of Ozone, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at her home. She was born on July 25, 1939, to the late William Franklin and Ollie Elizabeth Golliher Helton. She is preceded in death by her husband Buster “Buck” Hayes, sister Joyce Duncan and brother Buddy Helton.

 

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Bobby Harold Helton

Bobby Harold Helton

Aug 31, 2023

Mr. Bobby Harold "Catfish" Helton, age 87 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He was born on January 30, 1936, in Rockwood. He was of Baptist faith. He enjoyed gardening and cars. He was a member of Laborers Union #818. He is preceded in death...

Harlan Shane "Cowboy" Clower

Harlan Shane "Cowboy" Clower

Aug 28, 2023

 

Harlan Shane “ Cowboy “ Clower, 41, passed away at his residence Monday, August 28, 2023, in Rockwood, Tennessee. He was born July 7, 1982, in Harriman, Tennessee.

“Cowboy” as many of his friends called him, was a devoted friend to many.  He loved fishing, his roosters and dog, “Roo”, he was also an avid bullrider.

He is reunited...

Emma Lou Fritzsche-Griffith

Emma Lou Fritzsche-Griffith

Aug 27, 2023

Mrs. Emma Lou Fritzsche-Griffith, Age 71 Of Buford, GA, Formerly Of Rockwood, TN, Passed Away On August 27, 2023. She Was Born On March 8, 1952. She Was A Member Of Zion Hill Baptist Church In Buford, GA. She Attended Tennessee Tech In Cookeville, TN, Gwinnett Tech In Lawrenceville, GA For Accounting. 

She Is Preceded In Death By Her Parents:...

Jerry H Clayton

Jerry H Clayton

Aug 26, 2023

Jerry H Clayton passed away on August 26, 2023. Jerry was an avid gardener and home craftsman, and he studied history and political science.   Jerry completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in history and loved reading – particularly non-fiction books about the U.S. Civil War, WWI, and WW II.   As a hobby, Jerry taught history at the college...

Clarence Harrison Lawhon

Clarence Harrison Lawhon

Aug 25, 2023

Mr. Clarence Harrison Lawhon, age 74 of Rockwood, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023, at his home. He was born on February 13, 1949, in Roane County. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a member of the Local Laborers Union #818 and retired after many years at TVA. He is preceded...

Earl Dean Powell

Earl Dean Powell

Aug 25, 2023

 Earl Dean Powell, age 84, of Rockwood, TN, passed away at UT Medical Center on August 25, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents: Rufus and Ida Powell; Daughters: Brenda Roberts, Lesia Lewis, and Suzie Bentley; Brothers: Floyd Ed Powell, Kenny Powell, and Jerry Powell; Sister Francis Hawk; two wives: Elizabeth Joann and Fanny Loula.He is survived by...