Obituaries

Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

Elizabeth Dianne Lindsey

Elizabeth Dianne Lindsey

Jun 23, 2023

Mrs. Elizabeth Dianne Lindsey, age 76 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 23, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on April 14, 1947, in Swainsboro, Georgia. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved her family and spending time with them. She was a...

Robert Dwain Hamby

Robert Dwain Hamby

Jun 16, 2023

Robert Dwain Hamby, age 78 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 16, 2023, at his home. He was born on September 9, 1944, in Rockwood. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served in the Vietnam War. He loved his family dearly and especially spending time with his grandson. His favorite hobby was fishing....

Mazelle Jones King

Mazelle Jones King

Jun 13, 2023

 

Mrs. Mazelle Jones King, age 77, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at her home. She was born June 16, 1945, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Mazelle was a very loving and giving person to everyone and was “Mom” many. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Henry Jones and Delta May Hall Jones;...

Helga Wyatt

Helga Wyatt

Jun 10, 2023

Mrs. Helga Wyatt, 82, of Rockwood, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023.She was born January 27, 1941, in Stuttgart, Germany. She fell in love with an American soldier, married, and moved to the United States in 1966. She was a strong woman, and a loving wife, Mom and Grandma. She was a gifted gardener and loved working outside in her...

Teresa Jane Nance

Teresa Jane Nance

Jun 10, 2023

 

Mrs. Teresa Jane Nance, age 63 of Rockwood, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. She was born on November 11, 1959, in Rockwood. She worked at Alba Health for over 30 years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and attending all of their events. She is preceded in...

Georgia J. Ledbetter

Georgia J. Ledbetter

Jun 9, 2023

 

Mrs. Georgia J. Ledbetter, age 91, a resident of Kingston, Tennessee passed away Friday, June 9, 2023, at the Signature Healthcare in Rockwood, Tennessee. She was born May 27, 1932, in Roane County, Tennessee. Mrs. Ledbetter was of the Apostolic Faith. She enjoyed working puzzles and loved to cook for, and to sew things including her embroidered handkerchiefs, especially...

Temple "Dimple" Whaley

Temple "Dimple" Whaley

Jun 8, 2023

 

Mrs. Temple “Dimple” Whaley, age 87, a resident of Spring City, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at the home of her daughter. She was born March 9, 1936, in the Daysville Community of Rockwood in Cumberland County, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents, George & Jessie King; husband, Robert Junior Whaley; first...

Douglas Rhea Turner

Douglas Rhea Turner

Jun 8, 2023

Mr. Douglas Rhea Turner, age 71 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 8, 2023. He was born on March 24, 1951, in Rockwood. He was a U.S. Army National Guard veteran. Doug always enjoyed fishing and would go any time he had the opportunity. He loved to play tennis, softball, and many other sports...

James "Jimbo" Holmes

James "Jimbo" Holmes

Jun 7, 2023

James “Jimbo” Holmes

James was born on March 8th, 1933, and departed this life on June 7th, 2023. James spent his childhood in Cleveland, TN, in a home full of brothers and sisters. He moved to Rockwood in 1952, and at that time started work with Roane Electric. In 1965, James was employed by Union Carbide in Oak Ridge as...

James Kenneth Green

James Kenneth Green

Jun 2, 2023

Mr. James Kenneth Green, age 78 of Rockwood, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023. He was born on October 1, 1944, in Crossville, TN. He served in the National Guard. He retired from working with the City of Kingston. James was a member of the Daysville Church of Christ. He loved his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. He also...

Leonard "L.C." Gillespie

Leonard "L.C." Gillespie

Jun 1, 2023

 

Mr. Leonard “L.C.” Gillespie, age 78, a resident of Kingston, Tennessee passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. He was born January 25, 1945, in Harriman, Tennessee. Mr. Gillespie was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church in Midtown (Harriman), Tennessee. He was also a member of the Carpenters Union Local #50...

Harry B. Bannon

Harry B. Bannon

May 29, 2023

 

Mr. Harry B. Bannon, age 81, a resident of Kingston, Tennessee, also a former longtime resident of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away Monday, May 29, 2023, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. He was born December 22, 1941, in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Bannon was a member of St. Mark Methodist Church in Knoxville and was also Retired Commander and...

Rhonda Kay Hembree

Rhonda Kay Hembree

May 29, 2023

 

Rhonda Kay Lindsay Hembree, age 70 of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away on May 29, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born February 10, 1953 in Harriman,  Tennessee, She was the daughter of the late Wayne Lindsay and Gleneva Lindsay. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-son: Heath Hembree; and...

Elizabeth Strickland McNelly

Elizabeth Strickland McNelly

May 28, 2023

Mrs. Elizabeth Strickland McNelly of Rockwood, Tennessee, age 85 born February 15, 1938, and transitioned to her Heavenly home on May 28, 2023. She was a member of the Pond Grove Christian Church of Rockwood and was a retired hairdresser. Preceded in death by her husband Kenneth McNelly, parents William Morgan and Ethel West Strickland, brother William Morgan Strickland, Jr.,...

Billy Allen "Little Billy" "Boo" McLean, Jr.

Billy Allen "Little Billy" "Boo" McLean, Jr.

May 27, 2023

 

Billy Allen McLean, Jr., age 44, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023 at his home. “Little Billy” and “Boo” as he was lovingly known was born to Billy and Gail McLean on May 7, 1979, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. “Little Billy” was a 1997 Rockwood High School Graduate. He also studied Brick Masonry at Cumberland...

Clyde Arthur Jones

Clyde Arthur Jones

May 22, 2023

 

Rev. Clyde A. Jones passed peacefully at home, with his family by his side, on Monday, May 22nd at the age of 91. Born on May 12, 1932, Rev. Jones was a native of Dayton, Tennessee where he was the youngest son born to Will and Annie Jane (Swafford) Jones.  He attended Carver High School, Dayton, TN and graduated...

Glenda True Everett

Glenda True Everett

May 22, 2023

Mrs. Glenda True Everett of Kingston, TN passed away peacefully at home with her family beside her on Monday, May 22, 2023 after an extended illness. She was born on June 11, 1943 to Margaret and Allen H. True, who proceeded her in death.

Glenda was a very beloved teacher who taught at Bowers Elementary School in Harriman for...

Rolland Jack Spurling

Rolland Jack Spurling

May 21, 2023

 

CW4 Rolland Jack Spurling, age 90, of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, at the Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans Home in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born June 15, 1932, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Jack was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Rockwood for more than 70 years. Mr. Spurling retired from the U.S. Department...

Glenda Jean McCarroll Newcome

Glenda Jean McCarroll Newcome

May 20, 2023

Mrs. Glenda Jean Newcome, age 68 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on July 30, 1954, in Knoxville. She worked her entire life as an LPN, working under many doctors around Rockwood and Roane County. She was a member of...

Tommy LeRoy Johnson

Tommy LeRoy Johnson

May 18, 2023

Mr. Tommy LeRoy Johnson, age 71 of Knoxville, was born in Athens, Tennessee. He peacefully entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Tommy graduated from Rockwood High School. He went on to work in construction and was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 917. He was one...