Obituaries
Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Shelby Jean Bardill Ellis
Apr 8, 2022
Mrs. Shelby Jean Bardill Ellis, age 84 of Rockwood, TN passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2022 in Oak Ridge, TN surrounded by her family. She was born September 29, 1937 to Fred Guss Bardill and Lena Laura Headrick Bardill in Lancing, TN. She was a registered nurse for many years at Harriman Hospital and served in various nursing roles over...
James M. Whaley, Jr.
Apr 7, 2022
James M. Whaley, Jr. age 83 , of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, April 6th, 2022 at his home.
He was of the Baptist Faith and a United States Air Force Veteran. James loved his family, fishing and golf. He was preceded in death by his Ex-wife and life, long love, Anne S. Whaley, Son; Tommy Morrell, Sisters; Mae...
Victor S. Knapp
Apr 7, 2022
Victor S. Knapp, age 61 a resident of Parrottsville, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. He was born October 1, 1960, in Bethesda, Maryland. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen and Esther Knapp; and his sister, Elizabeth Knapp.
Survivors include:
Wife: Ann Knapp of Parrottsville, TN
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Andy Peters
Apr 7, 2022
Andy Peters, age 42, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord and his baby girl after a 2-month battle with Covid 19. He fought hard to stay with his girls, but the Lord took him home where he received his ultimate healing. Andy was born in Rockwood, Tennessee at Chamberlain Memorial Hospital on November 8,...
David Clower
Apr 6, 2022
Mr. David Albert Clower, age 58, of Rockwood, Tennessee, passed away April 4th, 2022, at Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, Tennessee. He was a member of the Laborers Union and attended Whites Creek Baptist Church in Rockwood, Tennessee. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Elsie Clower and his brother, Allan Clower.
He is survived by:
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Carol Robinson
Apr 6, 2022
April 6, 2022
Carol Robinson, age 66, of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Carol was born in Augusta, Maine April 16, 1955 and was of the Catholic Faith. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband; John C. Robinson, Sr., son; John...
Jackie Lee “Hammer” Teague
Apr 5, 2022
Mr. Jackie Lee “Hammer” Teague, age 52 of Harriman, passed away on Monday, April 4th, 2022. He was born on May 4th, 1969, in Harriman. He was a member of the Walnut Hill Baptist Church. He loved cars and rock crawlers. He worked as a mechanic with M&W Motors. He is preceded in death by his parents: Charles Edward Teague...
Madeline Miles Warren
Apr 5, 2022
Mrs. Madeline Miles Warren, age 87, of McDonald, Tennessee, formerly of Rockwood, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in Laurelbrook Nursing Home in Dayton, Tennessee on April 3, 2022 with her family by her side. Madeline loved life and enjoyed traveling, writing children’s stories, being a greeter at her church, giving the children’s church sermon, decorating her home, being “Queen” of...
Julie Russell Owings
Apr 4, 2022
Julie Russell Owings, age 51, a resident of Kingston, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at her home. She was born October 11, 1970, in Rockwood, Tennessee. She was a 1988 graduate of Roane County High School in Kingston, Tennessee. Julie was a caregiver for several individuals in their homes for several years and was also employed at the...
Lucille Elaine Crudup “Birdie”
Apr 2, 2022
On March 31, 2022, our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Mrs. Lucille Elaine Crudup “Birdie”, age 80, passed away at her home surrounded by family.
Lucille was born to Theophlus and Charlene Dyer on February 16, 1942. She grew up in Rockwood, Tennessee and attended Campbell High School. After school, she married Eudean Crudup, Sr. who preceded her in death...
Mrs. Eva Ann Deathridge Carney
Mar 31, 2022
Mrs. Eva Ann Deathridge Carney, age 82, of Rockwood, Tennessee transitioned to her Heavenly Home on Monday, March 28, 2022. She was born November 2, 1939, to the union of John Artimus and Nellie (Stone) Deathridge. She grew up in Roane County, Tennessee and moved to Rockwood when she married Robert Eugene “Gene” Carney in 1962. Eva committed her life...
Rosella Haun
Mar 31, 2022
Rosella Haun, age 87 of Rockwood, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. She was born on August 11, 1934, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister. She was a very proud mother of her 3 veteran sons and her daughter. She retired from the Chicago...
Amanda “Amy” Jones Gray
Mar 30, 2022
Amanda “Amy” Jones Gray, age 39 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman, after a long fight with Covid-19. She was born on May 18th, 1982, in Oak Ridge, TN. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and daughter. She was a tireless advocate for children...
Carl Ruben Gardner
Mar 28, 2022
Carl Ruben Gardner, age 94 of Rockwood, passed away on Saturday, March 26th, 2022, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He was born on January 12th, 1928, in Rockwood. He was the former owner and President at Rockwood Iron and Metal, and he was also a former Chief Deputy at the Roane County Sherriff’s Office under Sherriff Herbert Stanley....
Raymond “Junior” Roddy
Mar 24, 2022
Mr. Raymond “Junior” Roddy, age 76, a lifelong resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed peacefully from this life into the next to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee with his family by his side. Raymond passed away from injuries sustained in a tractor accident while working with his...
James William Bunch
Mar 23, 2022
Mr. James William Bunch, age 47 of Kingston, TN passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Roane Medical Center. He was born November 20, 1974 in Rockwood, TN to James Basford and Angie “Rolinda” Bunch. He was a sailor in the United States Navy. His personality and sense of humor would light up the room. His jokes always kept...
Mrs. Betty Kelley Poland
Mar 22, 2022
Mrs. Betty Kelley Poland, age 88, a resident of the Daysville Community of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Monday, March 21, 2022, at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born May 11, 1933, in the Waldensia Community of Cumberland County, Tennessee. Mrs. Poland was a member of the North Rockwood Baptist Church and was retired from Kayser-Roth Hosiery...
Richard Stricklan
Mar 22, 2022
Richard Stricklan, 78 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 20th, 2022, at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. He was born on December 15th, 1943, in Rockwood. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Richard was a member of the Rockwood Baptist Tabernacle, where he loved attending church and worshiping. He loved...
Jason Edward Detrick
Mar 21, 2022
Jason Edward Detrick, age 41, left this world suddenly yet willingly on March 18th, 2022, to go home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Those who knew Jason, even just a little, lost a shinning light in their lives. Jason had the privilege of having the love and guidance of 2 great churches. He was presently a...
Terry A. Reese
Mar 21, 2022
Mr. Terry A. Reese, age 65, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. He was born March 13, 1957, in Rockwood. Terry attended the Rockwood Baptist Tabernacle. He was preceded in death by his parents, Shirley & Cora Reese; son, Terry “Joey” Reese; and brother, Dale Reese.
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