Obituaries
Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Kenneth Evans
Mar 2, 2025
Mr. Kenneth Evans, age 89 of Kingston, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 2, 2025. He was born on May 11, 1935. Kenneth spent the early years of his life in Louisiana before settling in East Tennessee in 1989. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. He also worked as a professor at Roane State Community College...
Lillie P Hay
Feb 26, 2025
Mrs. Lillie P. Hay, age 82 of Rockwood, went to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. She was born on January 2, 1943, in Rockwood. Lillie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She was so proud of her grandkids and could always be found supporting them at any of their events and spending as much time...
Alvin Wyatt Dannel
Feb 26, 2025
Mr. Alvin Wyatt Dannel, age 89 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. He was born on September 16, 1935, in Crab Orchard. He attended Haley's Grove Baptist Church in Crab Orchard, TN. He is preceded in death by his wife: Carolyn Sue Dannel; parents: James Dannel & Julia Mae Burns Dannel; brothers:...
Paul Arthur Hay
Feb 25, 2025
Mr. Paul Arthur Hay, age 73 of Rockwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on April 20, 1951, in Charleston, West Virginia. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, from which he retired after 20 and a half years of faithful service, where he achieved the rank of TSGT (Technical...
Geraldine "Jeri" Clem Fulmer
Feb 24, 2025
Geraldine "Jeri" Fulmer, 92, of Rockwood, passed away at her home on Monday, February 24, 2025. She was born February 8, 1933, in Athens, Alabama. She was a graduate of Rockwood High School. On August 5, 1950, she married U.C. "Buddy" Fulmer. The couple made their home and raised their family in Rockwood, Tennessee.
Mrs. Fulmer was a secretary for the...
Carolyn Sue Gibson
Feb 24, 2025
Ms. Carolyn Sue McNelly Gibson, age 80 of Kingston, TN passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025. She was born on January 22, 1945 in Cardiff, TN to Charles Howard "Slick" McNelly and Bessie Lou Mayton Reed. She loved going shopping and watching her soap operas on tv. If she wasn't watching As the World Turns or The Young and...
Don "Smokey" Wyrick
Feb 19, 2025
Don “Smokey” Wyrick, a man whose life was as smooth as a bluegrass riff and as reliable as a well-plumbed pipe, sailed off into the ultimate sunset on February 19th, 2025, with his first mate and a full crew of family by his side. While we’re pretty sure he’s already jamming with the angels (probably on an upright bass made...
Betty Joyce Fritts Edwards
Feb 19, 2025
Betty Joyce Fritts Edwards, age 94 of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on January 22, 1931, in Rockwood. She worked for many years in the laundry department at the old Rockwood Healthcare Center. She was of the Baptist faith. She...
Dennis Wayne Coates
Feb 18, 2025
Mr. Dennis Wayne Coates, age 59 of Rockwood, formerly of Lenoir City, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. He was born on August 7, 1965. Dennis worked several jobs throughout his life, and he last worked for HT Hackney in Lenoir City. He was a star running back for Lenoir City High School during his youth. Dennis was also...
Larry Allen Ratliff
Feb 17, 2025
Mr. Larry Allen Ratliff, age 62, of Harriman, Tennessee passed away on February 17th, 2025. Larry was known by his family and friends as someone who was always joking around. He enjoyed playing cards, especially playing poker. He could usually be found working on or trading watches, flashlights and knives. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bobby and...
Clarence Glenn Gabriel
Feb 17, 2025
Clarence “Glenn” Gabriel age 68, passed away, unexpectedly, on February 17, 2025. He was born on October 7, 1956, in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Johnny and Lorraine Gabriel. He was a member of the Phillippi Primitive Baptist Church. He wore many hats throughout his journey. Glenn was a Military Veteran. He served in the United States Army, and...
Frank Arthur Stroh Jr
Feb 15, 2025
Mr. Frank Arthur Stroh Jr, age 44 of Oak Ridge, formerly of Rockwood, passed away on February 15, 2025, at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born on July 28, 1980, in Michigan. He attended First United Methodist Church of Oak Ridge. He was a U.S. Army National Guard veteran. Mr. Stroh also worked as a licensed...
Mary Catherine Adcox McDonald
Feb 14, 2025
Mary Catherine Adcox McDonald, age 84 of Rockwood, went to her Heavenly Home on Friday, February 14, 2025. She was born on November 5th, 1940. She is preceded in death by her husband: Dean McDonald; parents; Gilbert Earse Adcox & Bessie Crabtree Adcox; and sister: Ruth Mynatt. A full obituary will be posted once finalized.
She is survived by:
Daughters: Tembra Jill...
Lulu Belle Bacon Robinson
Feb 14, 2025
Lulu Belle Bacon Robinson went to her Heavenly Home on Friday, February 14, 2025, after a long battle with dementia. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother during her 88 years on Earth.
She was born on November 17, 1936, in Rockwood, TN, to George & Myrtle Bacon. Lulu Belle was a loving wife to her husband, Henry,...
Jeffrey McKinley Griffin
Feb 14, 2025
Jeffrey McKinley Griffin, age 65 of the Daysville community of Rockwood, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025. He was born on September 25, 1959. He worked most of his life in construction. He is preceded in death by his father: Raymond McKinley Griffin; and brother: Charles Ray Griffin. He is survived by:
Mother: Mary Ellen Griffin
Siblings: Janet Buchannon (Kenneth), Sandra...
Catherine Jo Williams Goss
Feb 12, 2025
Catherine Williams Goss
September 11, 1954 – February 12, 2025
Catherine Williams Goss, age 70, of Rockwood, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Cathy was born on September 11, 1954, in Rockwood, Tennessee, to Leroy C. and Bonnie Howard Williams. She was the beloved second child in her family, growing up alongside her older...
Helen M. Eller
Feb 11, 2025
Mrs. Helen M. Eller, age 77, a resident of Rocky Top, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the Specialty Select Hospital, Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born August 29, 1947 in El Centro, California. Mrs. Eller was a retired laborer in the textile mills and was a member of the New Life Mission Baptist Church in Clinton, Tennessee. She...
Melissa "Missy" Dowker Green
Feb 11, 2025
Melissa “Missy” Dowker Green, age 50, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the Parkwest Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born May 20, 1974, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Missy was a 1992 graduate of Rockwood High School and a 1995 graduate of Roane State Community College. For a short time she took care of Medical...
Jerry D Cofer
Feb 11, 2025
Mr. Jerry Daniel Cofer, age 58 of Rockwood, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at his home. He was born on March 17, 1966, in Harriman. Jerry was an avid fisherman and loved to play pool, watch football, and cruise around. He was employed with the Rogers Group where he worked in various roles. Jerry is preceded in death...
Clifton E. Lynn
Feb 9, 2025
Clifton E. Lynn, age 44, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. He was born December 30, 1980 in Beaumont, Texas. Clifton was a member of the New Life Church of God in Harriman (Midtown) and a longtime member of the Rockwood Masonic Lodge # 403 F. & A.M....
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
