Obituaries

Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

Mary Edna Burnette Wicks

Mary Edna Burnette Wicks

Dec 12, 2021

Mary Edna Burnette Wicks, age 90 of Rockwood, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021, at Jamestowne Assisted Living in Kingston, Tennessee. She was born on August 18, 1931. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Mrs. Wicks was a member of North Rockwood Baptist Church and attended Community Baptist Church in Rockwood. She was formerly a Sunday school teacher...

Faye Douglas Mcnallie Coots

Faye Douglas Mcnallie Coots

Dec 10, 2021

Faye Douglas McNallie Coots, age 83 of Lebanon, Tennessee formerly of Rockwood passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital in Lebanon, TN. She was a retired LPN with Rockwood Health Care.  Faye was a member of Rockwood Baptist Tabernacle in Rockwood, TN. She was preceded in death by her Parents; Tom and Robbie Douglas, Husband; J.D....

Roy “Greg” Langley

Roy “Greg” Langley

Dec 10, 2021

Mr. Roy Gregory “Greg” Langley, age 62, of Rockwood, TN went to be with his heavenly Father on Thursday, December 9, 2021. He was born April 3, 1959, to Roy and Lena Langley. Greg was a lifetime member of Piney Baptist Church, where he maintained the grounds and graveyard. He was a loving son, husband, father and papaw who will...

Anne S. Whaley

Anne S. Whaley

Dec 9, 2021

Mrs. Anne S. Whaley, age 86 of Harriman, TN passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at her home. She was born August 6, 1935 in Johnson City, TN to Eugene Campbell and Anna Lee Poe Whaley. She was an office administrator at H & R Block. She was of the Baptist Faith. She is preceded in death by her parents:...

Gregory Phillip Fulks

Gregory Phillip Fulks

Dec 9, 2021

Gregory Phillip Fulks, age 48 of Harriman, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021, at his home. He was born on August 2nd, 1973, in Harriman. He worked as a roofer. He is preceded in death by his parents: George Fulks & Delois Ann Moore Fulks. He is survived by

 

Brother:                      Josh Fulks of Harriman, TN.

Sister-in-law:             Stacy...

Judith Carole Abel Giles

Judith Carole Abel Giles

Dec 8, 2021

Judith Carole Abel Giles, age, 84 of Rockwood, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Roane Medical Center. She was born on December 28, 1936. Judy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She graduated from Rockwood High School in 1955. She retired from K-Mart as a Human Resource Manager, was a life-long member of the First Christian...

James William Wollaston

James William Wollaston

Dec 6, 2021

Mr. James William Wollaston, age 82, passed away at his home away from home in Rockwood, TN. He was born September 15, 1939, in Oil City, PA to James “Art” Wollaston and Hilda Wollaston. He graduated from college with a master’s degree in engineering and in business. He loved to travel all over the world and had visited 5 different...

Lester Hunter

Lester Hunter

Dec 6, 2021

Mr. Lester Hunter, age 59, a resident of Coalfield, Tennessee passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021, at his home. He was born June 20, 1962, in Oliver Springs, Tennessee. Lester did Tree Service and loved “The Great Outdoors”. He enjoyed Camping, Fishing, and setting around picking Guitars with his family and friends. He dearly loved his family, especially his Grandkids....

Carolyn J. Baker

Carolyn J. Baker

Dec 6, 2021

Carolyn J. Baker of Ten Mile, TN passed November 25, 2021, at home surrounded by family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel E Baker. She is survived by her son, Darren Bryson Sr (Julie), and three grandchildren, Darren Bryson Jr (Anna), Brandon Bryson (Vanessa), and Briana Bryson.  She is also survived by brother, William Guthrie...

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...