Obituaries

Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

Mr. James Kenneth Underwood

Mr. James Kenneth Underwood

Dec 2, 2021

James Kenneth “Underdog” Underwood, age 63 of Rockwood, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at his home. He was born on December 20, 1957. He was preceded in death by his mother Margie Underwood and his brother. He is survived by:

Wife:               Jennifer Underwood of Rockwood, TN

Son:                Shane Underwood of Kingston, TN

Son:                James and (June) Underwood of...

Larry Milton Mccain

Larry Milton Mccain

Dec 1, 2021

Mr. Larry Milton McCain, age 72, a resident of Kingston, Tennessee passe away Monday, September 25, 2021, at his home. He was born June 12, 1949, in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. He was formerly employed at the U.S. Department of Energy Martin Marietta’s K-25 plant and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He died the way that he lived his life. He...

Kevin Riggs

Kevin Riggs

Nov 29, 2021

Kevin Riggs, age 45, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021, at his home. He was born November 29, 1975, in Wurzburg, Germany. Kevin was a member of the Glen Alice Christian Church in Rockwood and was a machinist at MPP in Rockwood. He loved his family dearly. He was preceded in death by his Father-in-law,...

Mr. Kendell Martin

Mr. Kendell Martin

Nov 29, 2021

Mr. Kendell Gene Martin, age 48 of Kingston, TN passed away on November 22, 2021, at Roane Medical Center. He was born on January 21, 1972. Kendell was a determined person if he set his mind to do something he did it. He always enjoyed playing pool and riding horses. He loved his family and especially loved his mother. He...

Anthony Scott Watson

Anthony Scott Watson

Nov 27, 2021

Anthony Scott Watson, age 57 of Rockwood, passed away on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021, at his home. He was born on March 17th, 1964, in Cumberland County. He was preceded in death by his parents: Allan & Anna Belle Watson; Sister; Sheila G. Watson; Brothers: Eddie & Keith Watson; Nephews: Shelton Butler & Michael K. Smith. He is survived by:

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Mr. Alexander Block

Mr. Alexander Block

Nov 23, 2021

Mr. Alexander Michael Block, age 75, passed away on November 19, 2021 at his home. He was born on November 3, 1946. He is Survived by his wife Penny Block. His wishes of cremation are being honored. Evans Mortuary of Rockwood, TN is serving the Block Family.

Elizabeth A East Shelton

Elizabeth A East Shelton

Nov 20, 2021

Mrs. Elizabeth A. East Shelton, age 85 of Harriman, formerly of Rockwood, passed away on Friday, November 19th, 2021. She was born on September 17th, 1936, in Rockwood, TN. She was a member of the Eastern Star and a member of the Post Oak Baptist Church. She was the owner of Shelton’s Campground for several years. She enjoyed her time...

Rebecca Ann Johnson

Rebecca Ann Johnson

Nov 19, 2021

Mrs. Rebecca Ann Johnson, age 67 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 17th, 2021, at the UT Medical Center in Knoxville. She was born on November 9th, 1954 in Rockwood, TN. She loved to travel for as long as her health would let her. She is preceded in death by her parents: Edwin Rickman...

Evelyn Lois Mccuistion

Evelyn Lois Mccuistion

Nov 18, 2021

Mrs. Evelyn Lois McCuistion, age 87 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday November 18, 2021. She was born on December 14th, 1933, in Harriman, TN. Evelyn graduated from Oakdale High School in 1951. She was a lifelong member of the Whites Creek Baptist church in Rockwood and also a member of the Eastern Star, Chapter...

Elmer Gerald Gaines

Elmer Gerald Gaines

Nov 17, 2021



Elmer Gerald Gaines, age 76, of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at his home.

Most everyone knew him as Gerald, but those closest knew him as Paw. He was a longtime resident of Spring City and a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. He loved crappie fishing, hunting and had a unique ability to get...

Hazel Lorena Mccuistion Collins

Hazel Lorena Mccuistion Collins

Nov 17, 2021

On Tuesday, November 16, 2021, Hazel Lorena McCuistion Collins of Rocky Top (formerly of Rockwood) left her earthly home to be welcomed by her Heavenly Father to her eternal home with Jesus where He promises no more suffering and no more death. “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there...

Mr. Alvin Thompson

Mr. Alvin Thompson

Nov 11, 2021

Mr. Alvin Thompson, age 88, a resident of Dayton, Tennessee passed away Monday, November 8, 2021, at the Rhea Medical Center, Dayton, Tennessee. He was born September 11, 1933, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Mr. Thompson was a member of the Victory Baptist Church in Spring City, Tennessee and was the former Owner and Operator of the Amoco Station and Tire Shop...

Tim Adcox

Tim Adcox

Nov 9, 2021

Mr. Tim Adcox, age 44, a resident of Harriman, Tennessee passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. He was born November 3, 1977, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Tim was a member of the Rockwood Baptist Tabernacle where he served as a Deacon and loved going to church. He specialized in landscaping and lawn care maintenance....

Rolland Edward Turnington

Rolland Edward Turnington

Nov 4, 2021

Mr. Rolland Edward Turnington, age 78 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021, in Harriman, TN. He was born on April 23rd, 1943, in Rockwood. He worked for several years at Palm Beach as a fabric cutter, and later continued his work as a preacher as a man of the gospel. He was...

Delilah June Spivey

Delilah June Spivey

Oct 30, 2021

 

Mrs. Delilah June Spivey, age 60, a resident of Athens, Tennessee passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021, at the Sweetwater Hospital in Sweetwater, Tennessee. She was born June 22, 1961, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Delilah was a loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother who took care of all her family, and especially loved her Grandbabies. She loved all animals, especially her...

Terry “Punkin” Lee Cleveland

Terry “Punkin” Lee Cleveland

Oct 28, 2021

Mr. Terry (Punkin) Lee Cleveland took flight home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 21, 2021. He was born a twin on January 19, 1953, to the union of John Henry Cleveland and Margie Martin Cleveland Johnson. Terry graduated from Spingarn High School in Washington, D.C. in 1973. He entered the U.S. Air Force in 1974, in which...

Lenice Olean Honeycutt Ellison

Lenice Olean Honeycutt Ellison

Oct 25, 2021

Lenice Olean Honeycutt Ellison, age 90 of Spring City, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 25, 2021, in Rockwood. She was born on January 8th, 1931, in Westel, TN. She loved to take care of her family, often cooking, and doing anything she could for them. She worked at the Rockwood Hosiery Mill from the age...

Carolyn Gill

Carolyn Gill

Oct 25, 2021

Carolyn Gill, age 90 passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at her home in Rockwood, TN. She was a retired Secretary from Tom Hood Nationwide Insurance Agency. Carolyn was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church in Rockwood, TN. She was preceded in death by her Husband; C.J. “Red” Gill, Son; Timmy Gill, Parents; Saffell and Mildred Silvers, Sister; Patricia...

Ezra “Dallas” Buchannon

Ezra “Dallas” Buchannon

Oct 24, 2021

Mr. Ezra “Dallas” Buchannon, age 76, a resident of the Dogwood Community of Rockwood (Cumberland County), Tennessee passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, at his home. He was born May 5, 1945, in the Dogwood Community of Cumberland County, Tennessee. Mr. Buchannon was a retired Diesel Mechanic with the Tennessee Valley Authority and was a member of the Machinist Union...