Obituaries

Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

Jillian Kaleena “Kallie” Welch Steele

Jillian Kaleena “Kallie” Welch Steele

Apr 20, 2021

 

Jillian Kaleena “Kallie” Welch Steele, age 32, a resident Mechanicsville, Maryland, formerly of Mossy Grove, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at her residence, losing her battle with cancer. She was born February 24, 1989 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Jillian was a former member of the Wartburg Church of Christ and was a 2007 graduate of Wartburg...

Quamary Sawyer

Quamary Sawyer

Apr 20, 2021

QuaMary Kash Sawyer, age 3 months infant son of Laquinn Sawyer and Selena Pontifes of Rockwood, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021. He was born December 21, 2021 at Knoxville, TN. He was a very happy and smiling baby and very friendly to everyone he met.  He was preceded in death by his Grandfather Robert Carney and Great-Grandfather John...

Jason “Jay” Kyle

Jason “Jay” Kyle

Apr 19, 2021

Jason “Jay” Brian Kyle, age 49 of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at Parkwest Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee. He was a former employee of the City of Knoxville and a member of Brown New Hope Church, Blaine, Tennessee.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Mildred Kyle and his sister, Cristine Kyle.

Survivors Include:

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Sonya Faye Edwards Golliher

Sonya Faye Edwards Golliher

Apr 18, 2021

Sonya Faye Edwards Golliher, age 55 of Rockwood, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Methodist Medical Center at Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She was born January 27, 1966 in Detroit, Michigan. Sonya was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, Crossville, Tennessee. She loved her family and their get-togethers.  She was preceded in death by her parents, James (Andy) and...

Sharon Marie Miller

Sharon Marie Miller

Apr 17, 2021

Mrs. Sharon Marie Miller, age 51, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. She was born February 4, 1970 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Sharon was a Registered Nurse serving at several area nursing homes and loved life.

Survivors include:

Husband:                                 George Miller of Rockwood, TN

Children & Spouses:              ...

Mrs. Beulah Ann Honeycutt Butler

Mrs. Beulah Ann Honeycutt Butler

Apr 15, 2021

 

 

Mrs. Beulah Ann Honeycutt Butler, age 100, a resident of the New Hope Community of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee just shy of her 101st birthday. She was born May 27, 1920 in McLeans, Tennessee in Roane County, Tennessee which was just across the creek from the Westel...

Mary Ellen Maldonado

Mary Ellen Maldonado

Apr 14, 2021

Mrs. Mary Ellen Maldonado, age 66, of Rockwood, TN passed away at her home Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. She was born in San Antonio, TX and grew up to handle a tough job in collections. She was great at her job and was able to handle the most stubborn accounts. She loved her family...

Richard Dennis Long

Richard Dennis Long

Apr 12, 2021

Mr. Richard Dennis Long, age 74 of Mableton, GA, passed away on Sunday, April 11th, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on February 7th, 1947 in Rockwood, TN. He loved cars, especially his El Camino. He is preceded in death by his parents: Bart & Lillian Long: Brothers: George Long, James Long, Franklin...

Mr. James Stephen “Jim” Barr

Mr. James Stephen “Jim” Barr

Apr 11, 2021

Mr. James Stephen “Jim” Barr, age 73, a resident of the Daysville community of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 in the Cumberland Medical Center, Crossville, Tennessee. He was born October 4, 1947. He was a member of the Daysville Baptist Church in Rockwood and was a retired Mechanic. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary...

Jimmy Baker

Jimmy Baker

Apr 11, 2021

Jimmy Baker, age 49 of the Daysville Community of Rockwood, passed away on Friday, April 9th, 2021 at the Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, TN. He was born on March 7th, 1972 in Chatsworth, GA. He was a member of the Daysville Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his father, Samuel Albert Baker Sr. He is survived by:

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Michael “Bear” Isham

Michael “Bear” Isham

Apr 11, 2021

Mr. Michael “Bear” Isham, age 69 of Kingston, passed away on Saturday, April 10th, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on June 8th, 1951 in Harriman, TN. He loved to dance, sing, listen to bluegrass, ride wagon trains, and especially to talk. He was preceded in death by his parents: Ralph Isham &...

Betty Rose Mitchell Moore

Betty Rose Mitchell Moore

Apr 7, 2021

Betty Rose Mitchell Moore, age 69 of Rockwood, passed away on Tuesday, April 6th, 2021 at her home. She was born on September 17th, 1951 in Jamestown, TN. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She loved to play and sing music, and her precious fur babies. She was a member of the Rockwood Post Oak Church of...

Emma Jo Chambers

Emma Jo Chambers

Apr 6, 2021

Emma Jo Chambers age 67, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman, Tennessee. She was of the Protestant faith and worked as an Assembler and Boxer with Richards Industries. She was preceded in death by her parents; Ernest and Carrie Hall, brother; Ricky Hall.

Survivors Include:

Son:               Leroy Chambers II of Rockwood, TN

Son:               Patrick...

William Clarence Whitehead, Jr.

William Clarence Whitehead, Jr.

Apr 6, 2021

William Clarence Whitehead, Jr. age 83 passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at his home in Kingston, Tennessee.

Clarence affectionately known as “Cotton” to many. He was a member of Bazeltown Baptist Church and worked at TVA for many years, then started his own Concrete Company. Clarence was no stranger to hard work. He worked concrete as long as he...

John Wayne Mcdaniel

John Wayne Mcdaniel

Apr 5, 2021

John Wayne McDaniel, lifelong resident of Roane County, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 4th, 2021 following a long illness. Born to Arthur & Minnie Belle McDaniel on 01/02/1958, he was the last of 8 kids. He was a member of Riggs Chapel Baptist Church where he taught RA’s and GA’s for several years. John...

Barbara A. Burton

Barbara A. Burton

Apr 3, 2021

Barbara A. Burton (formerly Vinson) the oldest of Eleven (11) children, mother of One (1) and beloved grandmother of Two (2) children who were the joy of her life, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 3, 2021.  Ms. Burton resided in the Westel community for most of her adult life.  She was an adored teacher at Pine View Elementary School...

Charlotte Light Hamby

Charlotte Light Hamby

Apr 3, 2021

Charlotte Light Hamby, age 83 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 3, 2021. She was born on February 3rd, 1938 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Rockwood and also participated in their Joy Fellowship group. As a child and young woman, she studied dance and loved...

Jimmy Ray Huddleston

Jimmy Ray Huddleston

Apr 2, 2021

Jimmy Ray Huddleston, age 63 of Harriman, TN passed away on Thursday, April 1st, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on January 9th, 1958 in Middlesboro, KY, Jim worked for the Rockwood Street Department for many years before retiring. He was also a member of the First Baptist Church in Rockwood. He is...

Danny Wayne Isham

Danny Wayne Isham

Apr 2, 2021

Danny Wayne Isham, born August 20, 1965, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021 in Rockwood, TN. Survived by wife Dannette Melton, sons Jesse (Candace) and Creed; stepdaughter: Gracie Melton; mother: Pat Givens; sister: Tammy (William) True; brother: Russell S. Thomas from Dayton, TN; granddaughters: Julie, Miley, Dixie, and Memphis Isham; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

 

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Michael “Mikey” Trammell

Michael “Mikey” Trammell

Mar 31, 2021

Mr. Michael “Mikey” Trammell, age 70, a resident of the Eureka Community of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. He was born February 1, 1951 in Rockwood, Tennessee. Mikey was a Roofer. He loved to hunt and fish and to sing. He also loved Rock and Roll Music. Mikey was generous...