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Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Michele Criswell
Aug 10, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michele Criswell of Oak Ridge, TN on August 10, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with dementia.
She was born to Arthur Paul Marquardt and Pearl Elizabeth Gangwer in Oak Ridge, TN. They preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Criswell, her two daughters, Melanie...
Virginia T Evans
Aug 9, 2026
Virginia T. Evans, age 99 of Rockwood, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, August 9th, 2026. She was born on June 29th, 1927. She retired after 34 years of service with the state of Tennessee as the office manager for the Tennessee Dept. of Employment Security. She was a member of Asbury Methodist Church in the Eureka community of...
Dennis Edward Morlock
Aug 8, 2026
Dennis Edward Morlock, age 67, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. He was born May 6, 1959, in Rockwood. Dennis loved his Rockwood community home, had many friends there, and could always be found riding his bicycle around town. In his younger years, he traveled a lot to...
Carolyn Christine Ledford Oney
Aug 7, 2026
Mrs. Christine Oney, age 95, of Spring City, TN passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026 with her family by her side. She was born on May 31, 1931 to Festus Adolf Ledford and Dorothy Mae Sweat Ledford in Lancing, TN. She married her best friend, Oscar Oney, and spent 63 wonderful years with him. She loved sewing and worked...
Maverick "Kayli Bug" Grant
Aug 4, 2026
Maverick “Kayli Bug” Grant, age 23, of Rockwood, went home to be with her Lord and Savior after a courageous fight.
Maverick was born on March 26, 2003. She was a member of Loveland Baptist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee, where she gave her life to the Lord. Her faith was a very special part of her life, and she found comfort...
John Logan Newman
Aug 4, 2026
John Logan Newman, affectionately known as Johnny by his family and friends, was born on June 23, 1961, and passed away on August 4, 2026.
John was the son of the late Junior and Sue Newman of Daysville, Rockwood. He graduated from Rockwood High School in 1979, where he made many lifelong friends and treasured memories. As a teenager, he was...
Jerry Henery Lunsford Jr.
Aug 3, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Dad, Jerry, who passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026 at Parkwest Medical Center, Surrounded by his family. Jerry was born on July 20, 1969 in Memphis, TN to his parents Jerry H. Lunsford Sr. and Helen Louise Flynn.
Jerry was a loving husband and Dad for the time...
Suzanne Marie Belcher
Aug 3, 2026
Suzanne Marie Belcher, age 80 of Harriman, passed away on Monday, August 3rd, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 22, 1945, in Indiana. She attended Trenton Street Baptist Church in Harriman. She was an avid reader and those who knew her knew that she loved her jewelry and the color purple. She also worked for many years...
Opal Faye Nelson Hayes
Aug 3, 2026
Ms. Opal Faye Nelson Hayes, age 86, of Rockwood, TN passed away on Monday, August 2, 2026 with her family by her side. She was born on February 23 1940 in Crossville, TN. Her father was Carl Nelson and her mother was Lela Pearl Morgan Nelson. She worked and retired from Alba Health Hosier Mill in Rockwood, TN. Opal loved...
Curtis M Buttram Jr
Jul 31, 2026
Mr. Curtis Buttram Jr, of Knoxville, TN, departed this life on Friday, July 31st, 2026. He was graduate of Campbell High School in Rockwood and a US Navy Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents: Mr. Curtis "M.C." and Pauline "Polly" Buttram Sr; brother: Danny Buttram; wife: Angela Buttram; nephew: Michael "Mikey" Buttram Jr. He is survived by:
Sister:...
David Scott Kirkland
Jul 31, 2026
David Scott Kirkland, age 53 of Rockwood, passed away on Friday, July 31st, 2026. He was born on October 5th, 1972. He worked as a welder here locally in Harriman. He was also an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish, hunt, and go camping. Above all, he enjoyed spending time with his family. He had been attending Valley View Baptist...
Sandra Tate Nelson
Jul 31, 2026
Sandra Tate Nelson passed away unexpectedly on July 31, 2026, leaving behind a family and special friends who loved her deeply.
Sandra was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years, Bobby Nelson; her son, Chip Nelson; her daughter, Angela M. Nelson; her sister, Barbara Jones; her brother, Gary Tate; and her parents, Gene and Pauline Tate.
She is survived...
"Butchy" Joe Daniels
Jul 29, 2026
Butchy Joe Daniels, age 51 of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, July 29th, 2026, at the Rhea County Medical Center. He was born on October 19th, 1974. Butchy was a huge wrestling fan and you could always find him watching it. He loved his family dearly and they were the most important thing to him in his life. He is...
Mary Nagle Walker McFarland
Jul 29, 2026
Mary Nagle Walker McFarland, of Rockwood, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on July 29, 2026, with family by her side. Mary was born on September 21, 1948, to parents Edward and Mert Nagle.
Mary was proceeded in death by the love of her life, Bill McFarland; her much loved son, Chad Walker; her great-grandson, Seaven Jo Parent-Walker; her...
Patty Sue Hill
Jul 29, 2026
Mrs. Patty Sue Norisez Hill, age 73 of Oakdale, passed away on Wednesday, July 29th, 2026, at her home. She was born on February 3rd, 1953.
She is preceded in death by her parents: James Norisez & Margaret Romans Norisez.
She is survived by:
Husband: Jerry Hill
2 Daughters
10 Grandchildren
and 4 Great Grandchildren with a 5th on the way
along with several other extended family...
Donald "Donnie" Allen Mingis Sr.
Jul 28, 2026
Donald “Donnie” Allen Mingis Sr., age 92, of Monroe Georgia, went to be with hisLord and Savior on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.Donnie was born on July 27, 1934, to Don and Ethel Lou Mingis in Ozone, Tn. Hewas a loving brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.After 42 years of employment, he retired from the Y-12 Nuclear Plant in OakRidge,...
James "Jim" William Sexton
Jul 28, 2026
James William Sexton, “Jim”, died peacefully July 28 at Parkwest hospital. Born January 30 1959 to parents Doc L Sexton and Winnie Elizabeth Sexton. Jim grew up in Solway and lived there until relocating to Morgan county in 2021 and made many friends along the way. Jim was wild at heart and loved laughing and being on a motorcycle. He...
Jeannie Lavelle Wright
Jul 26, 2026
Jeannie Lavelle Wright, 65, entered the pearly gates of Heaven and into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Born on October 4, 1960, in Salinas, California, Jeannie was the beloved daughter of James Thomas Wright and Gloria Jean Wright, who preceded her in death.
Jeannie's greatest joy in life was her faith in...
Janice Lynne Creek
Jul 26, 2026
Janice Lynne Creek, age 82, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026. Born on December 13, 1943, Janice lived a full, vibrant life defined by resilience, grace, and an unwavering devotion to her family.
In her youth, Janice was known for her striking brunette hair, slender build, and effortless grace. She loved to dance and express herself through music, often sitting...
Helen Juanita Lindsay Brown
Jul 25, 2026
Ms. Helen Juanita Lindsay Brown, age 92, of Harriman, TN passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 19, 1933 in Harriman, TN to Wayne Lindsay and Gleneva Eastridge Lindsay. Helen married and became the best homemaker, wife, mother, and sister. She was a member for many years of...
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