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Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Cathy Ivey Hickey
Mar 6, 2026
Ms. Cathy Ivey Hickey, age 69, a resident of Sequatchie, Tennessee, formerly of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, at her home. She was born October 11, 1956, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Cathy was a retired Welcome Center Assistant with the State of Tennessee Department of Tourist Development with over 27 years of service. She was preceded in death...
Sarah Diane Huckaby
Mar 3, 2026
In loving memory of Sara Diane Smith Huckaby, usually known as "Diane"
She was a very hardworking woman, even in these last few years. She always remained her independent self while always cleaning, cooking, or finding something to do. She stayed busy all the time. Diane loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Diane was also a very blunt person, to know...
Michelle Lynn Mosier Bishop
Feb 25, 2026
Mrs. Michelle Lynn Mosier Bishop, age 50, of Jasper, GA on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at her home. She was born on July 3, 1975 to Edward Mosier and Donna Barber Mosier in Allegany, NY. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and loved spending time with her family as much as we could. Michelle worked at Pizza Station in...
Tommy "Cotton" Richardson
Feb 23, 2026
Mr. Tommy “Cotton” Richardson, age 73, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, at his home. He was born September 2, 1952, in Rockwood and was a lifelong resident of the area. Cotton enjoyed working on old cars, fishing, watching baseball and softball, and mowing. Most of all, he loved his family, especially his grandchildren, and...
Jeffrey C Ables
Feb 22, 2026
Mr. Jeffrey C. Ables, age 65 of Rockwood, passed away on Sunday, February 22nd, 2026. He was born on October 7th, 1960. He worked as a heavy machine operator. He loved playing cards with his closest friends and family, and was an avid gun and knife collector. He is preceded in death by his parents: Cleave Abels Jr & Phyliss...
Chadwick Lee Ross
Feb 21, 2026
Mr. Chadwick Lee Ross, age 61, of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026. He was born on December 9, 1964 to Lester Lee Ross and Ella Joann Thompson Ross in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He worked as an RN for East TN Home Health and Hospice for several years where he adored his job and clients and did a...
Celia Pearl Norton
Feb 19, 2026
Celia Pearl Riddle Norton, age 71 of Rockwood, passed away on Thursday, February 19th, 2026. She was born on September 25th, 1954. Celia grew up her whole life in Rockwood. She was of the Christian faith and loved the Lord. Her fur baby "MoMo" was very special to her. Celia was mom and nanny to many children who she loved....
J. P. Smith
Feb 18, 2026
J.P. Smith, a crane operator and life-long beloved member of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on February 18th at the remarkable age of 94.
J.P. is survived by his loving wife of 74 years, Gladys Smith (Nelson); his children, Johnny Smith (Nancy) and Ann Baker (David); brothers, Preston Smith and Fritz Smith (Nan); granddaughter, Dr. Madison Baker; his...
Larry Milford Davis
Feb 18, 2026
Larry Milford Davis, age 63 of Harriman, passed away on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026. He was born on April 12th, 1962. Larry retired from TVA as a chemical operator. He was an avid golfer and spent a lot of his time golfing with his friends and family. He was a huge UT Volunteer fan, rooting for the Vols in any...
Brandon Green
Feb 10, 2026
Brandon Green, age 36, went home to be with the Lord suddenly on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026. Brandon was a lot of amazing things, but being an amazing father and husband were first and foremost in his life. He loved Jenny and was always there to support her and their family. Together, they raised two beautiful girls, who were his...
Jane Bell
Feb 10, 2026
Mrs. Jane Bell, age 83, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. She was born November 2, 1942, in Cumberland County, Tennessee, from which was launched a full and adventuresome, yet simplistic life. It would be hard to place a label on Jane...
Donald "Donny" Dodson
Feb 10, 2026
In Loving Memory of Donny “Oak” Dodson
There are some souls who arrive quietly and then, without warning, become the very roots that help hold a family steady. Donny was one of them. In time, we began calling him Oak—a name he earned not by trying, but simply by being who he was. Strong in spirit, steady in love, and unwavering...
Mary Christine Foland Hughes
Feb 8, 2026
Ms. Mary C. Foland Hughes "Tennie", age 89 of Decatur, TN, formerly of Rockwood, TN passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026. She was born on April 25, 1936 in Rockwood, TN. She is the youngest daughter of the late William Harvey Foland and Elizabeth Betty Farmer Foland. She was a long time member of Whites Creek Baptist church in...
Alma Ruth Cozart
Feb 7, 2026
Ms. Alma Ruth Cozart, age 77, a resident of Harriman, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Diversicare of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She was born January 10, 1949, in Harriman, Tennessee. She was longtime member of the Williams Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church in Harriman. Alma was a retired Textile Worker with Alba Health in Rockwood. Most of all, she...
Rolland Elmer Adcox
Feb 7, 2026
Mr. Rolland Elmer Adcox, age 90 of Mt. Juliet, formerly of Rockwood, passed away on Saturday, February 7th, 2026, in Murfreesboro, TN. He was born on February 18th, 1935. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Adcox grew up in Rockwood, with their family being raised in the Joiner Hollow community. He later enrolled in the US Army and was...
Edward Gary Hadley
Feb 5, 2026
Mr. Edward Gary Hadley Sr., age 74, of Rockwood, Tennessee went home to be a beautiful angel, he was surrounded by his loved ones. He was preceded in death by his parents: Ellis William Hadley and Marjorie L. Hadley; wife: Elila Jane Hadley; brothers: William Hadley; sisters: Beverly Hadley; daughter: Tracy Woods; grandchild: Jimmy Woods: and Great Grandchild; Jason Robert...
Meredith Elayne Brown
Feb 3, 2026
Meredith Elayne Brown, 39 years old from Rockwood, TN, passed away February 3, 2026, at Roane Medical Center with her Husband by her side. She was born May 30, 1986, to her parents, Pamela and Richard “Wayne” Bowman. Meredith married Joshua Edward Brown on July 8, 2017.
Meredith is survived by her loving husband Joshua Brown and her loving daughter Amelia...
Freddie Howard Kilby
Feb 3, 2026
Mr. Freddie Howard Kilby, age 81 of Rockwood, passed away on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, at the Spring City Care and Rehab Center. He was born on October 13, 1944, in Rockwood. Freddie was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, husband, and brother. He worked as a truck driver with Coca-Cola for over 46 years. He loved working on cars...
Sheila Rose Wilder Stricklan
Jan 31, 2026
Mrs. Sheila Rose Wilder Stricklan, age 63, a resident of Harriman, Tennessee, passed away January 31, 2026, at the Parkwest Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born May 4, 1962, in Harriman, Tennessee. Sheila was a retired Cashier and Union Steward with Kroger in Harriman 32 ½ years of service. She was a member of the United Food and Commercial...
Jerry Golliher
Jan 30, 2026
Jerry Lee Golliher, of Midtown, TN, formerly of Rockwood, passed away peacefully on January 30, with his loving wife by his side. Jerry was a soft spoken, gentle man who was willing to give a helping hand to anyone who needed it. He was a classic car enthusiast and had owned several.
Jerry was a graduate of Rockwood High School and...
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