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Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Douglas "Doug" Lyle Nealon
Mar 9, 2024
Mr. Douglas “Doug” Lyle Nealon, age 57, of Rockwood, Tennessee went to be with his Lord and Savior on the morning of Saturday, March 9, 2024.He was born June 16, 1966. Doug was a beloved husband, and father, and will be deeply missed by his family. Doug was an avid outdoorsman and spent most of his free time fishing or...
John Martin Buckholtz
Mar 9, 2024
Mr. John Martin Buckholtz, age 72 of Rockwood, formerly of Illinois, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024. He was born on July 6, 1951 in Brookefiled, IL. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served in the Vietnam War, as well as a campaign in Cambodia. He worked for a truck driver for many years before he retired and...
Earl Edgar Childress
Mar 8, 2024
Mr. Earl Edgar Childress, age 90, a resident of Kingston, Tennessee passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, in Taylor, Michigan. Earl retired from Tidi Waste Systems as a Truck Mechanic in Morristown, TN. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by: Parents: Marion and Minnie Childress; First Wife: Sue Ella; Second Wife:...
Mary Kate Schubert
Mar 7, 2024
Mary Kate Schubert, age 98 of Lenoir City, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 7, 2024. She was born on January 3, 1926. She was a member of Emory Heights Missionary Baptist Church in Harriman. She loved to cook, spend time in her garden, and being with her family. She is preceded in death by her...
Ray Devaney
Mar 5, 2024
Ray Devaney, age 90 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born on December 18, 1933, in Rockwood. Ray was a U.S. Army veteran who proudly served in the Korean War. He also served for many years with the Roane County Military Memorial...
Jenni LeAnn Miller
Mar 3, 2024
Jenni LeAnn Miller, age 43, a resident of Dayton, Tennessee passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at her home. She was born September 7, 1980, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Jenni was a beloved Daughter and Sister and always happy. She was a client of Rhea of Sunshine in Dayton, and the family would like to express their thanks for their care...
Max Jacob Humbert
Feb 29, 2024
Mr. Max Jacob Humbert, age 95, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord and to be rejoined with his beloved wife, Shelia on Thursday, February 29, 2024, from his home in Rockwood with his family by his side. He was born January 25, 1929, in North Canton, Ohio. Mr. Humbert lived a very full, accomplished,...
James William "Bill" Gibson
Feb 28, 2024
Mr. James William “Bill” Gibson, age 92, a resident of Kingston, Tennessee received his “Angel Wings” on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born June 23, 1931, in the Dry Hill Community of Rockwood, Tennessee. He was a member of the GWRRA (Gold Wing Road Riders Association) and attended the Bradbury Methodist...
Milburn Proffitt
Feb 28, 2024
Milburn Proffitt, age 81 of Rockwood, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. He was born on January 17, 1943, in Daysville, TN. He was a member and deacon at the Daysville Baptist Church and a 50 year member of the Rockwood Masonic Lodge #403 F&AM. He is preceded in death by his parents: John Walter Proffitt & Lue Elcy...
Bobby Lee Bane
Feb 26, 2024
Mr. Bobby Lee Bane, age 86, of Harriman, TN passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024, at his home. He was born in Rockwood, TN on August 27th, 1937. He enjoyed watching University of Tennessee sports and he retired from Tennessee Department of Transportation as a surveyor. He is preceded in death by his parents, Reece Lee, and Ruby Jane...
Brandon Shane Hughett
Feb 25, 2024
Brandon Shane Hughett, 47, of Roane County, TN, passed away unexpectedly on February 25th, 2024. Born in Chattanooga, TN, on October 24th, 1976, to Charles and Dollie Louise Hughett, Brandon was a man known for his generous spirit and love for nature.Brandon is preceded in death by his mother, and both sets of grandparents. He leaves behind his father, Charles Hughett;...
Baby Samiyah Wren Miller
Feb 24, 2024
Baby Samiyah Wren Miller was born unto this world and called home on February 24, 2024. Sometimes there are souls too pure for this world and she was blessed to not have to endure on this Earth. Her beautiful wings have set her free from our earthly struggles, though she will be dearly missed by those who were already excited...
Jerry Watson
Feb 22, 2024
Mr. Jerry Watson, age 78 of Rockwood, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. He was born on July 25, 1945, in Rockwood. His favorite thing in this world was to spend time with his grandchildren, fishing with them or just being around them at his house. Some of his favorite...
Sidney Stewart Scarbrough
Feb 20, 2024
Mr. Sidney Stewart Scarbrough, age 62 of Harriman, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He was born on December 28, 1959. Sidney worked in construction most of his life and has been a lifelong resident of Roane County. He is preceded in death by his parents: Walter Harold & Betty Scarbrough. He...
Tomalee Boles
Feb 19, 2024
Mrs. Tomalee McNeal Boles, age 68 of Rockwood, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. Tomalee never met a stranger and will always be remembered as the life of the party. She was preceded in death by her parents: Billy T &...
Matthew Dwayne Lambert
Feb 18, 2024
Matthew Dwayne Lambert, age 27, passed away on February 18th, 2024. Matthew was a huge Georgia fan and always enjoyed fishing. His greatest joy in life was his son and spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his grandparents; Eldridge and Geneva Lambert, grandmother; Oleta Robins, uncle; James Elrie Lambert.
Survivors include:
Wife: Cierra...
Grayson James Fine
Feb 17, 2024
Grayson James Fine was born into this world and stepped into his heavenly home on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. He is preceded in death by his great grandfather: Jerry Jolley; great great grandparents: G.L. & Janie Jolly, Frank Griffin & Bernice Patterson, Ethel Flanagan, and Geneva & Burnard Martin, Nelle &...
Barbara Ann Messimer
Feb 16, 2024
Mrs. Barbara Ann Messimer, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Friday, February 16, 2024, at the home of her daughter. She was born April 13, 1943, in Loudon, Tennessee. She earned her G.E.D. and went on to attend Walters State Community College. Barbara started her career in the area hosiery mills in Roane County, Tennessee. She was later a...
Don Brasel
Feb 14, 2024
Mr. Don Brasel, age 89, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at his home. He was born May 9, 1934, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Mr. Brasel was a member of the Clymersville Baptist Church in Rockwood and was a retired Operator with the U.S. Department of Energy K-25 Site. He was also a former Roane County...
Robert K "Bob" Layton
Feb 14, 2024
Robert K. Layton, known affectionately as Bob to his friends and family, passed away suddenly on February 14, 2024, in Rockwood, TN, at the age of 87. Bob was a man whose presence was as warm and welcoming to all he came in contact.
Bob was born on October 12, 1936, in Chattanooga, TN. His early years were spent in the...
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