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Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Edward Jerry Grant
Aug 24, 2023
Edward Jerry Grant, age 74, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023 in his home in Gadsden, Alabama.Jerry was born on January 3, 1949 in Rockwood, Tennessee, the baby of three, to Jack and Mary Powell. He graduated from Rockwood High School in 1967. He was a dual sports athlete throughout high school, excelling in both basketball and football.In 1981,...
Michael Lee Turnbill
Aug 20, 2023
Mr. Michael Lee Turnbill age 46, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Roane Medical Center in Harriman, Tennessee. He was born on June 2, 1977, in Rockwood, Tennessee. He loved being in the outdoors, especially hunting & fishing. He enjoyed being around his family. He is preceded in death by his father Howard Turnbill and his brothers Randy...
Kashton Aaron Cole Evans
Aug 19, 2023
Infant Kashton Aaron Cole Evans, born and departed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, August 19, 2023. He is preceded in death by twin sister, Kaydence Adaleigh Camille Evans; grandparents Gary & Karen Evans, Harold & Freddie Goad, Betty Evans, Bryan Walker, Tom Bradley, and Uncle Kaleb Miller; Special Family Member Julian Goodman. Survived by:Parents: Alexander & Nikki Evans of...
Sharon L. (Maindonald) LeBlanc
Aug 18, 2023
Mrs. Sharon L. (Maindonald) LeBlanc, age 81, a resident of Harriman, Tennessee passed away Friday, August 18, 2023, in the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. She was born June 22, 1942, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She was a beloved Christian and loved Jesus very much. She was a driving force, encouraging her family to family to give full effort...
Glenn O'Dell "Odie" Smith
Aug 18, 2023
Glenn Odell “Odie” Smith, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away peacefully on August 18, 2023. Odie was born May 27, 1942, in the Ozone community to Claude and Helen Smith. Throughout his life he loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter. He brought home trophy bucks from the surrounding area and as far away as Colorado and Idaho. His...
Shirley Ann (Phinney) McKinney
Aug 15, 2023
Shirley Ann (Phinney) McKinney, age 71, of Harriman, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, surrounded by her family. Shirley was born to Lloyd and Yvonne Phinney in December 1951. She spent her adult life living in Tennessee with her husband, Matt, and raising her sons, Dale, and Gene. Shirley was a devoted stay at home Mother to Dale and Gene...
James Allen Essex
Aug 14, 2023
Mr. James Allen Essex, age 59, of Springfield, TN passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023. He was born September 25, 1963 to James Spencer Essex and Dorothy Maxine Crabtree Essex in Nashville, TN. He loved his family dearly and became a caretaker for his mother. He is preceeded in death by his parents: James Essex and Dorothy Essex; and...
Donna Louise Chancey
Aug 14, 2023
Donna Louise Chancey, age 73, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Monday, August 14, 2023. She was born March 10, 1950, in Cleveland, Tennessee. Donna was a member of the Church of Christ and was a Retired Caregiver. She loved her parents and her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence W. & Bertha Mae...
Arnold Edward "Edd" Wilson III
Aug 12, 2023
Arnold Edward “Edd” Wilson III, age 35, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at his home. He was born August 21, 1987, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He attended the If I Be Lifted Up Church in Rockwood and was a Painter and Sandblaster with Planet, Inc. in Rockwood. Edd liked to camp and swim, and...
Phyllis Anne Edington
Aug 10, 2023
Phyllis Anne Lowery Edington, age 64 of Rockwood, passed away at home on Thursday, August 10, 2023. She was born on February 13, 1959 in Rockwood. She was of the Christian faith. She worked for many years as a LPN and then later on as a RN in various different healthcare facilities, hospitals, and home health agencies. Some of her...
Donald Devaney
Aug 9, 2023
Mr. Donald Devaney, age 87, a resident of Kingston, Tennessee, formerly of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born October 15, 1935, in Roane County, Tennessee. Mr. Devaney attended the First Baptist Church in Rockwood and was a retired Plant Manager with Dalen Products in...
Carol Ann Kirkland Gatewood
Aug 6, 2023
Mrs. Carol Ann Kirkland Gatewood, age 62, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023, at the Renaissance Terrace in Harriman, Tennessee. She was born July 20, 1961, in Rockwood, Tennessee and was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church in Rockwood. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vaden W. & Annie Yother...
George Whitehead Mankel Jr
Aug 1, 2023
George W. Mankel, Jr, Lieutenant Colonel, US Air Force Retired, passed away peacefully on 1 August 2023. He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on 31 January 1939, at Saint Mary’s Hospital. He lived in Knoxville until graduating from College at the University of Tennessee with a BS in Business Administration. Upon being drafted into the Military, he chose to enlist...
Jerald L. Higdon
Jul 31, 2023
Mr. Jerald L. Higdon, age 83, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, at Fort Sanders Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born on January 12, 1940, in Nashville, Michigan. He was a sign installer. Jerald proudly served and retired from the U.S. Air Force. He was also a Vietnam Veteran. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. He is...
John Wesley Baker Jr
Jul 28, 2023
John Wesley Baker Jr, age 30 of Rockwood, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023. He was born on January 27, 1993, in Jamestown, TN. He enjoyed fishing and loved spending time with his kids. He worked as a mechanic and enjoyed working on cars. He is preceded in death by his brother: Justin Ryan Baker; grandfather: Thomas Higginbottom; grandmother:...
Jesse Allen Tate
Jul 27, 2023
Jesse Allen Tate Came into this world kicking & screaming:Friday the 13th, Sept, 1985Left this form for another:July 27th, 2023
Ethnicity: 1/2 Celtic Viking, 1/2 Cherokee Indian, And occasionally Greek Diety
I am a crazy bearded heathen. I became a man long before I should have...
Shawn Bazel
Jul 27, 2023
Shawn Quinta Bazel, 44, passed from his earthly home to his new heavenly home July 27, 2023, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, with his family and friends at his side. Shawn graduated from Harriman High School in 1998, and afterward joined the U.S. Navy. After getting out of the Navy, Shawn continued his education at the Master Barber...
John William Stinnett Sr
Jul 27, 2023
Mr. John “Johnny” William Stinnett Sr., age 77 of Kingston, TN was born on January 13, 1946 in Rockwood, TN to the late George and Mary Stinnett of Rockwood, TN. Johnny went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Roane Medical Center.
Johnny spent most of his younger days hunting, fishing, camping and enjoying his family....
Ila Paige Johnson
Jul 25, 2023
Ila Paige Johnson, loved daughter of Hayden Johnson and Haley Long, was born sleeping on July 25, 2023. Ila spent several unforgettable hours with her parents. She was absolutely adored and knew nothing but their love.
Survivors include
Parents: Hayden Johnson & Haley Long
Big Sister: River Kay Johnson
Grandparents: Karen Cole (Gamgam), Lori Johnson (Gigi), Stephen and Shelly Johnson...
Pat A Tibbitts
Jul 22, 2023
Mr. Pat A. Tibbitts, age 89 of Waynesboro, formerly of Rockwood, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at the Waynesboro Health and Rehab. He was born on December 28, 1933, in Tacoma, Washington. He was a U.S. Army Veteran.
Cremation arrangements have been made and a private interment will be held at a later date. Evans Mortuary is...
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