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Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
James Allen Roberts
Sep 10, 2022
James Allen Roberts, the son of the late William C. Whitehead and Hattie Mae Roberts Whitehead was born February 8, 1951, in Harriman, Tennessee. God granted him eternal rest on Monday, September 5, 2022, at his home in Knoxville, Tennessee.
The celebration of his life will be Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Evans Mortuary, Rockwood, Tennessee. Receiving of Friends will...
Rockwood Police Chief Bill Stinnett
Sep 9, 2022
Rockwood Police Chief Bill Stinnett, age 60, lifelong resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022, unexpected but peacefully at his home from apparent natural causes. He was born May 2, 1962, in Rockwood and was U.S. Army Veteran. Chief Stinnett’s 37 years of service in Law Enforcement began when he became a Patrolman at Rockwood Police Department...
David Leonard Crocker
Sep 8, 2022
David Leonard Crocker, age 72, peacefully passed away on August 28, 2022. David was born on June 21, 1950, to the late Bertrand and Geraldine Crocker of Gardiner, Maine. He graduated from Gardiner High School and began a fulfilling career in the United States Navy. David married the love of his life, Trula Mae (Mitts) Crocker, in April of 1972....
Mr. John Earl Butler
Sep 7, 2022
Mr. John Earl Butler, age 93 of Murfreesboro, formerly of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. He was born on March 7th, 1929, in the Eureka community of Rockwood. He was a graduate of Rockwood High School. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving in the Korean War. Mr. Butler was passionate...
Timothy Clay Smith
Sep 2, 2022
Mr. Timothy Clay Smith, age 69, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022, at the Signature Healthcare Center, Rockwood, Tennessee from a long battle with Prostate Cancer. He was born June 23, 1953, in Rockwood, Tennessee. He was a retired truck driver. Most of all he was exuberated with love and joy, and had a spirit...
Donny M. Eaton
Aug 31, 2022
Mr. Donny M. Eaton, age 72, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2022, at his home. He was born October 6, 1949, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Donny was a member of the Cardiff Baptist Church in Rockwood, and the Caney Ford Baptist Church in Rockwood. Donny was a retired machinist from the U.S. Department of Energy Y-12...
Virginia Joann Foust
Aug 31, 2022
Virginia Joann Foust age 81, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at her home in Rockwood, Tennessee. She was born July 23, 1941 in Rockwood, TN. Joann retired from Kayser-Roth Industries and Burlington Industries as a folder. She was a member of Eureka Baptist Church in Rockwood. She was preceded in death by her Parents; Elmer and Nettie Warner,...
Rev. George Waldo
Aug 30, 2022
Rev. George Waldo (August 27, 1940 – August 29, 2022)
The Reverend George Waldo, 82, of Spring City went home to be with the Jesus he preached so fervently about on Monday, August 29, 2022
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Born to Perry and Martha LouVenie (Kerns) Waldo, George was the youngest of twelve children. A lifelong resident of the Roddy community, George was...
Marie Howard-Murphy
Aug 30, 2022
Mrs. Marie Howard-Murphy, age 67, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022, at the Renaissance Terrace in Harriman, Tennessee. She was born July 31, 1955, in Rockwood. She was preceded in death by her parents, Millard “Bill” Scott, Sr. and Louise Elizabeth Scott; husband, Ford “Pat” Murphy; and sister, Imogene Findley.
Survivors include:
Daughter...
Barbara Easter
Aug 26, 2022
Mrs. Barbara Kay Easter, age 66, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at her home in Rockwood, Tennessee. She was of the Baptist Faith. She loved her fur babies and her family and will be greatly missed by all of those who loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil Treadway and Evelyn Hickey, her husband,...
Mr. Allan Butch Clay Phillips
Aug 24, 2022
Mr. Allan Butch Clay Phillips, age 77 of Rockwood, TN passed away at his home with his family by his side. He was born July 6, 1945 to Grace Raulston and Clay Phillips. He was a material clerk at OMI for several years after his service in the Marine Corps. He was a wonderful husband and father and well loved...
Thp (Ret.) Trooper Jonathan “Booger” Foust
Aug 24, 2022
Ret. Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper, Jonathan “Booger” Foust, age 69, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Monday, August 22, 2022, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman, Tennessee with his family by his side, following a hard-fought battle with ALS. He was born December 4, 1952, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Jonathan was a member of the First Presbyterian...
Mary Hilburn Palmer
Aug 23, 2022
Mrs. Mary Hilburn Palmer, age 94, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022, at her home. She was born September 6, 1927, in Bastrop, Louisiana. Mrs. Palmer attended the New Life Church of Harriman and was a retired music and piano teacher for 45 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Thomas Hightower...
Lawrence Larry Holmes, Jr.
Aug 22, 2022
Mr. Lawrence Larry Holmes, Jr., age 59, a resident of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. He was born February 20, 1963, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was a carpenter in the construction industry. Larry graduated from Brainerd High School in Chattanooga, class of 1981. Larry was a carefree, happy-go-lucky person who...
Mr. Patrick Joseph Scott
Aug 16, 2022
Patrick Joseph Scott, age 46, of Kingston, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Joey, as he was called by family and friends, was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was an avid fisherman who loved the outdoors. He was a very talented person who was an accomplished artist, welder, carpenter, and mechanic. Joey enjoyed his...
Thomas Ronald Aaron
Aug 14, 2022
Thomas Ronald Aaron, age 80, a resident of Jamestowne Assisted Living in Kingston, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022. He was born in Calvert City, Kentucky on November 11, 1941. Mr. Aaron was a sales manager for Toyota and retired after 15 years of service. He attended the Rockwood United Methodist Church in Rockwood, Tennessee. He was preceded...
Sharon Elaine Mccartt Cates
Aug 13, 2022
Sharon Elaine McCartt Cates, age 74 of Crossville, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022, at the Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville. She was born on March 25, 1948, in Florida. She was a member of the Rockwood Church of Christ. She worked at Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary for 34 years. She loved arts, crafts, and genealogy. She is preceded...
Helen Imogene Willis
Aug 13, 2022
Helen Imogene Willis, age 95 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 12, 2022, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on October 30, 1926. She attended Grace Place Cowboy Church. She is preceded in death by her husband: Ernest E. Willis; 1st Husband: Columbus Johnson; parents: Frank and Flossie...
Marjorie Marie Holmes
Aug 12, 2022
Marjorie Marie Holmes, age 97 of Rockwood, formerly of Littleton, Colorado and Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, August 10th, 2022, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on September 15th, 1924, in Humeston, Iowa. She was completely devoted to and loved her family. She enjoyed all kinds of needlework, playing cards, and playing...
Sean Paul Ganzert
Aug 12, 2022
Sean Paul Ganzert, age 65, a resident of Kingston, Tennessee went home on Thursday, August 11, 2022. He was born July 14, 1957, in Alexandria, Virginia. He was of the Catholic Faith. In his youth, Sean attended Catholic schools and Wake Forest University. He was a retired Sales Manager with Process Supplies and Accessories in Loudon, Tennessee. Most of all,...
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