Obituaries
Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
William Morgan "Bill" Newport Jr
Sep 17, 2025
Mr. William Morgan "Bill" Newport Jr, age 69 of Rockwood, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He was born on January 8th, 1956, in Kentucky. Bill was an avid outdoorsman, and always enjoyed going hunting and fishing. He retired from shipping and receiving with Catnapper & Berkline. Bill was also an avid...
Garland H. "Gary" Watson, Jr.
Sep 16, 2025
Garland H. (Gary) Watson Jr, AKA PQ, of Knoxville, TN formerly of Rockwood, TN passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at his home with family by his side. He was born on April 4, 1954, in Rockwood, TN to Garland H. Watson Sr. and Arlene Sorrick Watson.
He worked for years with Holcomb's Tree Service. Later he was employed by...
Staci Nichol Johnson Williams
Sep 14, 2025
Staci Nichol Johnson Williams, age 53, passed away while in the care of Atrium Health Medical Center in Charlotte, on Sunday, September 14, 2025. William and Jacqueline (Caldwell) Johnson gave birth to their first-born Staci on April 25, 1972 in Rockwood, Tennessee.
Staci was a loving daughter, sister, mother and grandmother, who loved spending time with her family, especially her daughter...
Earl Wayne "Moe" Miller
Sep 13, 2025
Mr. Earl Wayne "Moe" Miller, age 64 of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 13, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born on April 3, 1961, in Rockwood. He was a member of the Big Emory Baptist Church in Harriman. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed spending his...
Dale Youngblood
Sep 10, 2025
Mr. Dale Edward Youngblood, age 63, of Rockwood, TN passed away on September 10, 2025 at the Life Care Center of Morgan County. He was born on November 6, 1961 to Frank Youngblood and Betty McNeal Youngblood in Rockwood, TN. Dale was a jack of all trades and even had his own side business in remodeling decks and some homes....
Alvin D. Christmas
Sep 8, 2025
Alvin D. Christmas, age 80, of Harriman, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 8, 2025, peacefully during his sleep. He was born July 5, 1945, in Harriman, Tennessee. In June, Alvin and Joyce celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary. He was a member of the South Harriman Baptist Church in Harriman where he served as a...
Timothy "Tim" Harold Nelson
Sep 7, 2025
Timothy "Tim" Harold Nelson, age 71 of the Westel community in Rockwood, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Tim is preceded in death by his son: Eddie Nelson of Oakdale; his brother: Steve Nelson of Rockwood; his sister in law: Donna Nelson; and his parents: George and Bonnie (Oakes) Nelson of Rockwood.
Tim was an avid...
Donald Ree Jones
Sep 3, 2025
It is with deep sadness, we announce the passing of Donald Ree Jones, of Nashville, Tennessee, on Sept. 3, 2025. Donald was born on September 11, 1945 to Clifford and Rosetta Jones, who both preceded him in death. He attended Campbell High School, later transferring to Rockwood High School where he graduated in the class of 1964. He is also...
Jamie Renee Boles Wilson
Sep 2, 2025
Jamie Renee Boles Wilson, age 49, a resident of Harriman, Tennessee went Home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. She was born November 18, 1975, in Rockwood, Tennessee and was a 1994 graduate of Rockwood High School. Jamie was a Referral Precert Specialist for Roane County Family...
Glenda Ann "Sissy" Webster
Sep 2, 2025
Glenda Ann "Sissy" Webster, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. She was born on August 17, 1944, in Harriman. She attended Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Oliver Springs as a child and throughout her youth. Throughout her time at the C.G. Sexton Home in Harriman,...
James Carlock "Jim" Henry
Sep 2, 2025
James Carlock “Jim” Henry, of Kingston, Tennessee passed away September 2, 2025. He was born on June 23, 1930, in Rock Spring, Georgia, to the late Joseph Eubanks Henry and Gladys Carlock Henry.
At the age of 13, Jim professed his faith and was baptized at Rock Spring United Methodist Church. He later served his country proudly in the United States...
Jeffery Mark McElroy
Sep 1, 2025
Jeffery Mark McElroy, age 63, of Rockwood, Tennessee, passed away on September 1, 2025. He was born in Rockwood on June 3, 1962 to Bobby Eugene McElroy and Bobbie Kathleen (Fugate) Feasel. He is preceded in death by his father Bobby McElroy, stepfather Robert Feasel, brother David Eugene McElroy, and nephew John Michael Berridge. He leaves behind his loving mother...
Norman Lee Pratt
Sep 1, 2025
Mr. Norman "Buck" Pratt, age 77 of Oakdale, passed away on September 1, 2025. He was born on July 28, 1948. Buck was an avid hunter and loved spending his time in the woods when he was able. He was a big fan of Netflix in his later years as he found himself in the house more. Some would even...
J. Ferne (Parkey) Johnson-Oddo
Aug 31, 2025
Mrs. J. Ferne (Parkey) Johnson-Oddo, age 90, a resident of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. She was born September 10, 1934, in Mulberry Gap in Hancock County, Tennessee. Mrs. Johnson-Oddo was a member of the Intercontinental Church of God. She drove a school bus for approximately 40 years...
Velma Lee Loggins
Aug 31, 2025
Mrs. Velma Lee Wright Loggins, age 92 of Spring City, passed away on August 31, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on May 12, 1933, in Harriman, TN. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Spending time with her family, her grandchildren and great grandchildren meant everything to her. She enjoyed thrifting...
Amanda Ratliff Summey
Aug 24, 2025
Amanda Ratliff Summey, age 43, a resident of Kingston, Tennessee passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She was born December 17, 1981, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Amanda was a former Photographer at Olan Mills and on her own. She enjoyed doing nails and spending time with her family. Amanda loved God and her...
Carolyn "Sue" Presswood
Aug 20, 2025
Mrs. Carolyn “Sue” Presswood, age 73, a resident of Harriman, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. She was born September 25, 1951, in Sunbright, Tennessee. Sue was a member of the Emory Gap Independent Church of God in Harriman. She enjoyed gardening, beach trips, and time with her...
Theodore Joseph Huxford Jr.
Aug 19, 2025
In Loving Memory: Theodore (Ted) Joseph Huxford
A Celebration of a Life Well-Lived
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved and admired member of our family and community, Theodore (Ted) Joseph Huxford Jr.
Ted was born to parents Lois Huxford (nee Lockrow) and Theodore Huxford in Birmingham, MI, on December 19, 1943. At the time of his...
Jerry Harold Steelman
Aug 18, 2025
Mr. Jerry Harold Steelman, age 67, of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on June 9, 1958 in Rockwood, Tennessee to Lester Steelman and Laura Pugh Steelman. He was married to Shelia Russell Steelman for many years and had a thriving family. Jerry enjoyed to...
Spencer Heath Moore
Aug 17, 2025
Spencer Heath Moore, age 29, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. He was born January 6, 1996, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Spencer was a member of the Rockwood Church of Christ. He enjoyed video games and riding dirt bikes. He was passionate about animals but especially loved his...

