Jul 18, 2022

Mr. Jackie Dean McCullough, age 76, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. He was born November 21, 1945, in Rockwood, Tennessee. He was a Veteran of the Tennessee Army National Guard. Jackie spent many years in banking and finance followed by some years in the trucking industry and...

Jul 15, 2022

Mr. James Harrison Burnette, age 55, of Rockwood, TN passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022. He was born November 28, 1966 to Ralph and Peggy Burnette in Rockwood, TN. He could pick up just about anything and figure it out quickly. He was very comical and always kept a smile on everyone’s face that he met. He was quite creative...

Jul 14, 2022

Mr. Billie Newell Lovelace Jr. age 92 of Rockwood, TN passed away Wednesday, July 13,2022 in Knoxville, TN with his family by his side. He was born March 31,1930 to Viola and Billie Lovelace Sr. in Texas. He was a Master Electrician for IBEW for over 65 years. He was a hard worker and always provided and took care of ...

Jul 14, 2022

Mr. Billie Newell Lovelace Jr. age 92 of Rockwood, TN passed away Wednesday, July 13,2022 in Knoxville, TN with his family by his side. He was born March 31,1930 to Viola and Billie Lovelace Sr. in Texas. He was a Master Electrician for IBEW for over 65 years. He was a hard worker and always provided and took care of ...

Jul 14, 2022

Sadly, I regret to inform the citizens of the City of Rockwood and the citizens of Roane County of the unexpected passing of Rockwood Police Department’s K-9, K-9 Odin, on July 5th, 2022. K-9 Odin and I became partners on June 1st, 2019, when I picked him up from Bullock’s K-9 Kennels in Greenville, North Carolina. K-9 Odin served the...

Jul 8, 2022

Mrs. Roberta Josephine Wagner, age 85, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022, at her daughter’s home. She was born January 9, 1937, in Swain County, North Carolina. Mrs. Roberts was a member of Rockwood United Methodist Church and a 59-year member of the Rockwood Chapter #382, Order of Eastern Star.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 66...

Jul 5, 2022

Mrs. Louise Terry, age 81, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022, at the Parkwest Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born January 4, 1941, in Morgan County, Tennessee. Mrs. Louise was a member of the Eagle Furnace Baptist Church in Rockwood and was a longtime employee of Alba Heath in Rockwood. She was always wanting...

Jul 3, 2022

Mr. Billy Howard Rayburn, age 81, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022, at the Summit View of Farragut in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born August 7, 1941, in Harriman, Tennessee. Bill was a retired Sprinkler Fitter and more recently managed the Trout Farm in the Post Oak Community of Rockwood, where he was known as...

Jul 3, 2022

Mr. James Edward Crabtree, age 53, of Harriman, Tennessee passed away on July 1st, 2022, at Roane Medical Center. James was a veteran of The National Guard. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching NASCAR and UT football. He is preceded in death by his sister, Tina Allred and brother William Crabtree.

Survivors include:

Daughters:    Alisa Crabtree of Oakdale, TN

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Jun 28, 2022

Mrs. Stephanie Jane Vance, age 40 of Rockwood, passed away on Sunday, June 26th, 2022. She was born on July 7th, 1981, in Rockwood. She was a graduate of Rockwood High School.  She worked several jobs, but always enjoyed her work as a CNA. She loved photography, being outside, and exploring. She is preceded in death by her father: Boyd...

Jun 19, 2022

Jun 19, 2022

Kenneth Ray Russell passed away peacefully June 18, 2022 at his home in Rockwood, TN.  Ray, a lifelong resident of Rockwood, was born December 10, 1932 to Thomas L. and Fannie Mae Marshall Russell. Ray was number 8 of 9 siblings and was the last survivor. Ray graduated in 1951 from Rockwood High School and began working at Stucky’s Texaco....

Jun 16, 2022

Mrs. Selva Hall Ledford, age 83 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 15th, 2022, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. She was born on March 5th, 1939, in Midway. Selva retired from the Ridge View Hospital as a dietary specialist. She had spent her earlier years working for the Rockwood and Harriman Hosiery...

Jun 15, 2022

Mr. Hugh Glenn French Jr, age 78 of Oak Ridge, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. He was born on October 25th, 1943, in Bristol, VA. He was the owner of a recording studio called Crazy Country in Nashville, TN. He later retired as an architect with French & Associates. He also raised miniature horses at French Crest. He...

Jun 14, 2022

Johnny “Mack” Ladd, age 51, died June 12,2022 at Roane Medical Center, in Harriman, with his mom by his side. Johnny Mack will be remembered most for his love of sock monkeys, big trucks and most all his big smile. Johnny Mack is the son of Patsy & the late Russell O. Thornton and James Avery & Becky Ladd, all...

Jun 13, 2022

Mr. Dennis Eugene Heimbrook, age 74 of Spring City, Tennessee, passed away in Knoxville, TN. He was born September 11, 1947 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dennis was a  veteran  in the United States Air force.  He was a volunteer at Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum and loved fishing, hunting and the outdoors. He retired as owner of Dennis’ Sport Shop. He was...

Jun 11, 2022

Mrs. Mildred June Smith, age 76 of Kingston, passed away on Friday, June 10th, 2022, at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. She was bon on September 6th, 1945, in Corryton, TN. She graduated from the University of Tennessee with her master’s degree in education. She was 3rd grade teacher at the Kingston Elementary School for 30 years. She is...

Jun 9, 2022

Mr. Marvin “Ray” Mallicote, age 85, a longtime resident of Rockwood, Tennessee went to his Heavenly home on June 8, 2022. Ray owned and operated the Catch-A-Bite Restaurant in Spring City and Rays Burgers in Rockwood before retiring. Ray was also a member of the Lighthouse Pentecostal Church in Harriman, Tennessee and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was preceded...

Jun 9, 2022

Mr. Gordon Ross Taylor, age 78, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee passed away on June 7, 2022. He was born on July 10, 1943, in Jacksonville, Florida. Gordon was a member of Lee Village Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his great-granddaughter Isabella Baker.

Survivors include his wife: Patricia Taylor of Oak Ridge, TN

Daughters:               Iesha (Billy) Meiste...

Jun 8, 2022

Mr. James Edward “Eddie” Britton, age 74, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Monday, June 6, 2022, at his home. Hew was born June 8, 1947, in Monroe County, Tennessee. He was recognized and remembered by his smile, and many called him “Smiley”. Eddie was a retired Autobody Repairman and enjoyed riding his motorcycle and hiking. He was preceded...