Obituaries

Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

Thomas Delane Givens

Thomas Delane Givens

Jul 22, 2023

Mr Thomas Delane Givens, age 74 of the Westel community of Rockwood, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023. He was born on September 8, 1948. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother. He worked for many years at Horsehead in Rockwood. He loved his lawnmowers and watching westerns. He is preceded in death by his...

Richard Russell Nelson

Richard Russell Nelson

Jul 21, 2023

Mr. Richard Russell Nelson, age 57 of Rockwood, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on September 16, 1965, in California. He loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed kayaking on the lake, going to car shows with his daughter, and cooking. He is preceded in death...

Sandy Monroe Johnson

Sandy Monroe Johnson

Jul 20, 2023

Mr. Sandy Monroe Johnson, age 71 of Rockwood, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He was born on February 21, 1952, in Whitesburg, KY. He grew up in the Partridge, KY. He attended Eolia School in Kentucky. He worked at Hall’s Service Station for 17 years. He enjoyed spending time talking with...

Ted Anthony "Tony" Miller

Ted Anthony "Tony" Miller

Jul 19, 2023

 

Mr. Ted Anthony “Tony” Miller, age 56, a resident of Kingston, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in Kingston. He was born December 10, 1966, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Tony was a member of Morrison Hill Christian Church in Kingston and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (I.B.E.W.) Local # 270 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Tony was a Dam...

Cleston Ray Hicks

Cleston Ray Hicks

Jul 19, 2023

Cleston Ray Hicks, born April 5, 1947, passed away at Roane Medical Center on July 19, 2023. He was preceded in death by his mother, Arleva Hicks, father, Raymond Hicks and brothers Randy and Jerry Hicks.

Cleston was considered to be an elite high school athlete when he attended Crossville High School and later spent most of his time working...

Henrietta Rose Kelley

Henrietta Rose Kelley

Jul 17, 2023

Mrs. Henrietta Rose Kelley, age 75, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023, at her home in Harriman, Tennessee. She was born on May 2, 1948, in Rockwood, Tennessee. She attended Eagle Furnace Baptist Church. She retired from TVA where she worked as an engineer. Henrietta was a warm-hearted and compassionate mother to all. She is preceded in death by...

Martha Lou Norman

Martha Lou Norman

Jul 15, 2023

Mrs. Martha Lou Norman, age 85, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Signature Health Care in Rockwood, Tennessee. She was born on June 8, 1938, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Martha was a member of Rockwood Second Baptist Church. She worked for Kayser-Roth for 49 years. She was also a control clerk for Alba Health. Martha loved all her family dearly...

Pamela Lynn Parks

Pamela Lynn Parks

Jul 14, 2023

 

Mrs. Pamela Lynn Ladd Parks age 39, passed away at her house Friday, July 14, 2023. She was born August 8, 1983 to Jimmy Miller and Karen E. Ladd Miller in Rockwood, TN. She liked to swim, go camping, and just being outdoors. She also loved to walk her dog, Dixie. She is preceded in death by her brother:...

Wanda Darlene (Harrell) Sisk

Wanda Darlene (Harrell) Sisk

Jul 14, 2023

Mrs. Wanda Darlene (Harrell) Sisk, age 81, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She was born in Max Meadow Virginia on April 2, 1942. She is preceded in death by her mother, Ida Harrell; father, John Harrell Sr.; sisters, Loretta Wurtz, Dale McMillan, Freda Arnold, and Ina Dishon; brothers, Bobby Fisher,...

Nelson Rose

Nelson Rose

Jul 13, 2023

Mr. Nelson Rose, age 57 of Kingston, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023. He was born on April 2, 1966, in Roane County. He is preceded in death by his father: Harvey Jerald Rose. He is survived by:

Mother:        Mary Ellen RoseWife:            Virginia Woods Rose2 children:        Dwight Rose,...

David McKinney

David McKinney

Jul 12, 2023

Mr. David Virden McKinney, age 99 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at the Signature Healthcare Center of Rockwood. He was a U.S. Merchant Marine during WWII. He was a loyal member of North Rockwood Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and loved to mow and tend to his yard. He is...

Stacy L. Carter

Stacy L. Carter

Jul 10, 2023

 

Stacy L. Carter, age 55, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, at her home. She was born March 15, 1968, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Stacy served the citizens and emergency service agencies of Roane County, Tennessee with Roane County E-911, serving as a Dispatcher, Shift Leader, Dispatch Trainer, TAC Coordinator, and Interim Director. Stacy was...

Samuel "Sam", "Rocky" Miller

Samuel "Sam", "Rocky" Miller

Jul 8, 2023

Mr. Samuel “Sam”, “Rocky” Miller, age 55, of Rockwood, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at his home.  He was a roofer and had a passion for his work. He was also a part of Angelic Ministries in Knoxville, Tennessee. “Sam” never met a stranger and liked to help anyone that he could. He liked the outdoors and...

Patsy Tigue Thornton

Patsy Tigue Thornton

Jul 8, 2023

Mrs. Patsy Tigue Thornton, age 80, unexpectedly passed away, Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Parkwest Medical Center. She was welcomed in the arms of her late, loving husband, Russell O. Thornton. Patsy was born on January 16, 1943, in Roane County, daughter to the late Thomas Allen and Othalee Tigue. Patsy married her late husband Russell O. Thornton on October 12,...

Clarence Owen Cofer

Clarence Owen Cofer

Jul 7, 2023

 

Mr. Clarence Owen Cofer, age 88, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. He was born September 25, 1934, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Mr. Cofer was a member of the Clymersville Baptist Church in Rockwood. He was a retired Foreman in the Metal Foundry industry, working in Chattanooga, Tennessee...

Mark Steven Dixon

Mark Steven Dixon

Jul 5, 2023

 

Mr. Mark Steven Dixon, age 67, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee, formerly of Findlay, Ohio passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at his home. He was born October 27, 1955, in Findlay, Ohio and had lived in Rockwood for the last several years. He was a retired Driver with Red Barn Auction Company in Findlay and was a U.S....

Carolyn Sue Robinette Hall

Carolyn Sue Robinette Hall

Jul 3, 2023

Mrs. Carolyn Sue Robinette Hall, age 57, passed away Monday, July 3, 2023, at Chattanooga Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 27, 1966, in Anderson, Indiana. She loved all animals, but most of all she loved her dog. She was kiddish at heart loving cartoons and coloring. She loved and adored her son. Mrs. Hall was of the Baptist...

Janet Lynn Kilby

Janet Lynn Kilby

Jun 26, 2023

Janet Lynn Kilby, age 71 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 26th, 2023. She was born on March 1st, 1952, in Rockwood, TN. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed spending her time taking care of her family. She attended Pennine Baptist Church in Spring City, TN. She was preceded...

Bonnie Lou Lawson

Bonnie Lou Lawson

Jun 26, 2023

 

Mrs. Bonnie Lou Lawson age 86, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Signature Health Care in Rockwood, Tennessee. She was born on October 29, 1936, in Claiborne, Tennessee. Bonnie enjoyed quilting and planting flowers. She was a babysitter for years and enjoyed swinging on her porch. She is preceded in death by her parents Pascal & Viola...

Don Garren

Don Garren

Jun 26, 2023

 

Mr. Don Garren, age 59, a resident of the Dogwood / Ozone Community of Rockwood, in Cumberland County, Tennessee passed away Monday, June 26, 2023, at the Tristar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born September 11, 1963, in Rockwood, Tennessee and was a lifelong resident of the Dogwood / Ozone Community. Don was a retired Crane...