Obituaries
Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
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...
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
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
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
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
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...