Obituaries
Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Ricky Frazier Andrews
May 3, 2023
Mr. Ricky Frazier Andrews, age 33 of Harriman, passed away on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023. He was born on May 26th, 1989, in Knoxville. He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Tootsie Mayton, Billie & Lois Patterson; Great Grandmother: Carrie Dunlap; Uncle: Ray Patterson. He is survived by:
Parents: Harold Andrews and Theresa AndrewsSiblings: Ashley Andrews, Travis Andrews,...
Jerry Louis Polston
May 1, 2023
Mr. Jerry Louis Polston, age 84, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, at his home. He was born April 17, 1939, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Jerry was a member of the Rockwood United Methodist Church and was a graduate of Rockwood High School, Class of 1961. Jerry loved the color Red and loved to make...
Barbara Earlene Mobley
Apr 30, 2023
Mrs. Barbara Earlene Mobley, age 76 of Kingston, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 30, 2023. She was born on May 18, 1946, in Joplin, Missouri. She enjoyed baking, sewing & crocheting, making floral arrangements, and going to church at Midtown Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; Earl Lancelot Blood &...
Peggy Ann McKinney
Apr 29, 2023
Peggy Ann McKinney, age 79, a resident of Rockwood, TN, passed away Saturday, April 29th, 2023. She was born on April 17th, 1944, in Harlan, KY, and was a resident of Rockwood, TN, for many years. She is preceded in death by her parents: Grover and Rachel Janow of Rockwood, TN, husband: Floyd Houston McKinney of Harriman, TN; and...
Esther Gloria Harner
Apr 28, 2023
Ms. Esther Gloria Harner, age 74, a resident of the Westel Community of Rockwood (Cumberland County), Tennessee passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. She was born June 7, 1948, in Rockwood, Tennessee, and was a resident of the Westel Community for many years. She was also a former resident of Jackson Hole,...
Samuel Lee Winchester
Apr 27, 2023
Mr. Samuel Lee Winchester, age 65, of Harriman, Tennessee passed away on April 27, 2023, at Parkwest Medical Center. He was born on September 9, 1957. He was a member and deacon of Spirit of Compassion Ministry church in Harriman. Sam retired from the city of Harriman after 40 years of service. He loved his dog Tilly very much....
John Graham Goddard
Apr 27, 2023
John “Graham” Goddard, age 83 of Rockwood, went home to the Lord on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at his home. He was born in Jefferson County, Alabama in 1939. He later enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1956. After an honorable discharge in 1964, he married the love of his life and moved to Oak Ridge, TN. He was employed...
Bruce Franklin Cann
Apr 26, 2023
Mr. Bruce Franklin Cann, age 74 of Roane County, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at the Signature Healthcare Center in Rockwood. He was born on January 15, 1949, in Pennsylvania. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. He worked for many years as an electrician. He enjoyed fireworks, rc planes, playing golf, and the piano. He is preceded...
Timothy James Teasley
Apr 24, 2023
Mr. Timothy James Teasley, age 51 of Rockwood, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023. He was born on March 24, 1972, in Harriman, TN. He worked most of his life in the construction industry. He is preceded in death by his parents: Denny Davenport & Brenda Isham; Grandmother: Opal Waldo; Great Grandmother: Louise Vincent; Special Niece: Lindsay Carter;...
Samantha Lynn Sawin Moore
Apr 23, 2023
Mrs. Samantha Lynn Sawin Moore, age 29 of Kingston, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She was born on June 9, 1993, in Illinois. She was of the Christian faith. She is preceded in death by her grandmothers: Robertine Wisch & Florence Powell. She is survived by:
Husband:...
Samuel Richard "Sam" Bazel
Apr 22, 2023
Mr. Samuel Richard “Sam” Bazel, age 90, a resident of Harriman, Tennessee passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He was born December 6, 1932, in Harriman, Tennessee. Mr. Bazel was Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant, serving 1952-1976, during the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Following his retirement from the...
Floyd T. Roberts
Apr 22, 2023
Mr. Floyd T. Roberts, age 90, of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away April 22, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Floyd was born to Noah and Alice Roberts (Davis) on April 10, 1933, in Midtown, Tennessee. He was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church in Midtown. Floyd worked for TVA as a painter, welder, carpenter, and sandblaster...
Mary Kelly Kirkland
Apr 21, 2023
Mrs. Mary L. Smith Kelly Kirkland, age 73, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at the Parkwest Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born January 25, 1950, in Rhea County, Tennessee. Mary was a Charter Member of the Clymersville Baptist Church in Rockwood and still actively attending when she was able. She was a...
Henry David "Bub" Grigsby
Apr 20, 2023
Mr. Henry David “Bub” Grigsby, age 80, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023. He was born July 16, 1942. He was a graduate of South Harriman High School and Tennessee Institute of Electronics. He was previously employed as manager of Harriman Utility Board, and was founder and co-owner of Grigsby Insurance Agency in Harriman for twenty-five years. Bub was...
Terry Lee Cox
Apr 20, 2023
Mr. Terry Lee Cox, age 67, of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away on April 20, 2023, at Tennova Medical Center in Turkey Creek. Terry was a volunteer firefighter for Roane County fire department for many years. He was a member of the masonic lodge and Knights of Pythias. He spent 30 years of his life as the manager of the East...
Paul Wayne "Pete" Stinnett
Apr 19, 2023
Mr. Paul Wayne “Pete” Stinnett, age 75 passed Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at his home in Harriman, Tennessee. He was born on December 16, 1947, to Clint and Elizabeth Stinnett in Kingston, Tennessee. He was a criminal investigator for 13 years and retired from the Kingston City Police Department. He was of the Church of God Faith. Mr. Stinnett was...
Kelvin Wright
Apr 17, 2023
Mr. Kelvin Wright age 57, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023 in Oak Ridge Tennessee.
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The family will receive friends Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm at the Chapel of Evans Mortuary in Rockwood, Tennessee. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm with Rev. Steven Womack officiating....
Pamela Simpson
Apr 1, 2023
Mrs. Pamela Suzette Cofer Simpson, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 1, 2023. She was born June 26, 1962, in Rockwood, Tennessee. She loved her family fiercely and always met you with a smile and a hug. Pam was of the Baptist Faith. She previously worked at Lowes in Harriman and volunteered at Ridge...
Blair Quenton Poland Jr
Mar 30, 2023
Blair Quenton Polan Jr, age 68 of Rockwood, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at his home. He was born on March 6, 1955, in Rockwood. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He leaves behind to cherish his memory: Several children, grandchildren, siblings, and many friends. Per his wishes, cremation arrangements have been made and a private family interment...
Marjorie Smith Hicks
Mar 27, 2023
Died March 27, 2023
Marjorie Smith Hicks, formerly of Rockwood, TN, died peacefully at Westminster Manor in Bradenton, Florida. Having been born in St. Petersburg, Florida on February 19, 1921, she had reached the age of 102. She was the daughter of Jessie Lynch Smith and David Lipscomb Smith who preceded her in death. She is also...