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Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Ruth Avis Bowman Thomas
Jul 19, 2025
Ruth Avis Thomas, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home in Rockwood, TN on Saturday, July 19, 2025. She was born on July 13, 1934 in Norfolk, VA. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Stacy Guy Thomas and her parents Margret and Dwight Bowman.
She is survived by her two sons, Mike and Ray Knight, her grandchildren Travis...
Susan W. Prosser Johnson
Jul 19, 2025
Ms. Susan W. Prosser Johnson, age 77, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025 in Spring City, TN. She was born on May 17, 1949, to Glenn Lewis Prosser and Marjorie Eileen Christopher Prosser in Seneca Falls, NY. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Franklin Johnson; parents: Glenn and Marjorie Prosser; and sister: Diane Prosser Sinack. She...
Norma Jean Haun
Jul 11, 2025
Ms. Norma “Jean” Haun, age 89, of Rockwood, TN passed away Friday, July 11, 2025. See was born August 21, 1935 in Spring City, TN. She graduated from Rhea Central High School in 1953. Jean loved to read non-fiction books about the life and times in the 15th and 16th centuries Europe. She enjoyed cross stitching and collecting lighthouses. Most...
Sharon Lynn Boles Cofer
Jul 9, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Sharon, age 57, who went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 9, while in the care of her eldest daughter.
Sharon was a devoted school bus driver who cherished the children she transported, ensuring their safety and well-being with unwavering care.
Following her retirement, Sharon found immense joy in...
Katherine "Kathy" Smith
Jul 9, 2025
Mrs. Katherine “Kathy” Smith, age 76, a resident of the Pine Orchard Community of Oakdale, Tennessee was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at her home. Kathy was born on July 2, 1949, in Rockwood, Tennessee to James “Joe” & Ethel Collett. She was a retired Beautician and Cosmetologist, and in her free time,...
Margaret Kelly Durham
Jul 5, 2025
Mrs. Margaret Kelly Durham, age 90, a recent resident of Knoxville, Tennessee, but former longtime resident of Tupelo, Mississippi passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the Northshore Heights Senior Living in Knoxville, Tennessee after a brief illness. She was born October 24, 1934. Margaret previously resided in Tupelo for over forty years with her husband Richard. While in Tupelo,...
Pamela Kay "Pam" Bane
Jul 2, 2025
Pamela Kay “Pam” Bane, age 53, a resident of the Life Care Center of Morgan County in Wartburg, Tennessee and longtime resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Morgan County, Tennessee. She was born August 9, 1971, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Pam was a member of the Trenton Street Baptist Church in Harriman, Tennessee and enjoyed crafts....
Michael Gene "Mike" Wolfe
Jul 1, 2025
Michael Gene “Mike” Wolfe, age 60, a resident of Athens, Tennessee, formerly of Grandview, Tennessee (“his old stomping ground”) passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, Tennessee. He was born August 4, 1964, in Grandview, Tennessee. Mike retired from La-Z-Boy in Dayton, Tennessee inf 2001 and after retirement, became a logger with his Dad...
Brandy Melissa Carter Poe
Jul 1, 2025
Brandy Melissa Carter Poe, 47, went home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2025 at UT Medical Center. Brandy was born on February 24, 1978 in Harriman, TN to Randy and Sherry Carter. Brandy’s greatest joy in life was raising her son and two beautiful daughters. She also got to have an amazing year of being the best...
Martha L. Mitchell Mingis
Jun 25, 2025
Mrs. Martha L. Mitchell Mingis, age 88, a resident of Smyrna, Tennessee, and formerly of Rockwood, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at her home. She was born August 22, 1936, in Wrigley, Tennessee. Mrs. Mingis was a member of the Stones River Baptist Church in Smyrna, and was formerly a member of the Tusculum Baptist Church...
David Wayne Nealon Sr.
Jun 23, 2025
David Wayne Nealon, Sr., 64, of Rockwood, Tennessee, passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on June 23, 2025. Born in Rockwood on December 14, 1960, David was a man whose life was marked by love, service, loyalty, and quiet strength. David is reunited in Heaven with his beloved father, Donald Ray Nealon, Sr., best friend: Keith Morrison; Children:...
Barbara Edna McDaniel
Jun 23, 2025
Ms. Barbara Edna Stricklan McDaniel, age 67, of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on May 14, 1958 to Louis Stricklan and Dossie Edwards Stricklan at Chamberlain Memorial in Rockwood, Tennessee. She married to love of her life Carl McDaniel. She was a member of the Harriman Church of God of Prophecy...
Robert Joseph "B.J." Adcox
Jun 22, 2025
Mr. Robert Joseph "B.J." Adcox, age 79 of Rockwood, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on December 5, 1945, in Rockwood. He was a member of the Clymersville Baptist Church in Rockwood. He was the former Vice President of C&C Bank & Bank of Roane County for...
Frances T. Long
Jun 22, 2025
Mrs. Frances T. Long, age 88, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the Parkwest Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee with her family by her side. She was born November 16, 1936, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Mrs. Frances was a faithful member of the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in Rockwood for over 77...
Tiffany Sue Kneisler Underwood
Jun 20, 2025
Tiffany Sue Kneisler Underwood, age 42, a resident of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born June 30, 1982, in Houston, Texas. Tiffany thoroughly enjoyed painting. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Harry Kneisler, Sr. & Catherine Kneisler, and Kenneth Tate; and by her stepfather,...
Darrell Wayne Comer
Jun 18, 2025
Darrell Wayne Comer, age 76, of Westel, Tennessee, passed peacefully into his eternal home on June 18, 2025, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, surrounded by his loving family.
Darrell was born on December 17, 1948, in Dibrell, Tennessee, to Austin Ray Comer and Thelma Erlene Hobbs. He lived a life marked by devotion - to his family, his faith, and...
Morgan Richard Miller
Jun 18, 2025
Mr. Morgan Richard Miller, age 80 of Kingston, formerly of Rockwood, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. He was born on February 11, 1945. He retired after many years of service with the Kingston Public Works, specializing in their sanitization department. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed his time in his garden as well. He is preceded in...
Tiffany Laura Edwards
Jun 15, 2025
Ms. Tiffany Laura Steelman Edwards, age 46, of Rockwood, TN passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at her home. She was born on July 14, 1978 to Jerry and Shelia Steelman in Hinesville, GA. Tiffany was very sweet and outgoing and she loved her kids and grandkids more than anything. She is preceded in death by her grandparents: Ruby...
Tijuana Denise Beason
Jun 15, 2025
Mrs. Tijuana Denise Kanipe Beason, age 67, of Harriman, TN passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025. She was born on April 18, 1958 to Charles Kanipe and Charlene Ratledge Kanipe in Rockwood, TN. Tijuana loved reading all types of stories on her Kindle and playing games on her tablet. Her most memorable moments were spending time with her husband,...
Hayden Wells
Jun 15, 2025
Hayden Lynn Kirby Wells, age 19 of Rockwood, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025. He was born on November 22, 2005, in Knoxville. Hayden was an avid fisherman and also loved to play basketball. His family was very important to him and he loved to spend time with his nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his...
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