Obituaries
Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Mrs. Sue Burnette Smith
Jan 16, 2021
Mrs. Sue Burnette Smith, age 84 of Nashville, Tennessee formerly of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born December 15, 1936 in Rockwood, TN. Sue was of the Methodist Faith and active Girl Scout Leader for many years. She was an avid reader, bowler and loved Birds and all animals....
Mrs. Glenna Jeanette Vincent Clinton
Jan 15, 2021
Mrs. Glenna Jeanette Vincent Clinton, age 77, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the Renaissance Terrace in Harriman, Tennessee. She was born July 15, 1943 in the Mossy Grove Community of Morgan County, Tennessee. She worked at several textile mills and retired from Alba Health in Rockwood, Tennessee She loved U.T. Football and Basketball....
Mr. Lewis Randolph
Jan 14, 2021
Mr. Lewis Randolph, age 86, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at his residence. He was born September 30, 1934 in Rhea County, Tennessee. Mr. Randolph was a retired Mechanic and a member of the Mount Pisgah Baptist Church in Oliver Springs, Tennessee. He enjoyed farming with his late friend, Glen Long. Most of all...
Mrs. Nancy Ann “Bean Bug” Willis
Jan 14, 2021
Mrs. Nancy Ann “Bean Bug” Willis, age 59, a resident of Crossville, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at the Cumberland Medical Center, Crossville, Tennessee. She was born March 6, 1961 in Rockwood, Tennessee. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) at several nursing homes in Pulaski, Tennessee for several years. Nancy was a “cut-up” and loved to laugh...
Minister Glen E. Moore
Jan 12, 2021
Minister Glen E. Moore, 91, of Rockwood, TN passed away on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Moore and Lounell were members of Church of Christ for 70 years. He was a Minister of the Gospel for 40 years. He was very talented in the art of wood working and was very devoted to his family. Mr. Moore...
Mrs. Barbara Jane Crabtree Roon
Jan 11, 2021
Mrs. Barbara Jane Crabtree Roon, age 81, a resident of Oak Ridge, Tennessee passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at the Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She was born May 18, 1939 in Rockwood, Tennessee. She moved to Rahway, New Jersey, where she met and married her husband who served as a Police Officer there. Mrs. Roon and her...
Patricia Jo Wakefield
Jan 10, 2021
Patricia Jo Wakefield, age 70, of Oakdale, Tennessee passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Roane Medical Center. She loved horseback riding and showed horses in her young age and into her adult life. She enjoyed working on the farm and taking in the outdoors. She was of strong Baptist faith and attended the New Life Baptist Church in Harriman,...
Lowell Powell
Jan 8, 2021
Lowell Powell, 89, of Kingsport, died Friday, January 8th, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family after a brief illness. Born in Humboldt TN, he had resided in Kingsport, TN for 50 years. Lowell served in the U.S. Army as a Corporal during the Korean Conflict. He graduated from Tennessee Tech in Cookeville and received his master’s degree from...
Mrs. Janie Ann Jolley
Jan 6, 2021
Mrs. Janie Ann Jolley, wife of G.L. Jolley, age 98, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the Signature Healthcare Center, Rockwood, Tennessee. She was born October 25, 1922 in Rhea County, Tennessee. Mrs. Jolley was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rockwood, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert...
J. Ray Emory
Jan 4, 2021
J. Ray Emory, age 73 of Butler, TN, formerly of Duluth, passed away December 29, 2020. Mr. Emory was born in Rockwood, TN. After decades of work in the petroleum industry he retired as Vice President of Health and Safety from a major energy corporation. He is survived by his dear wife of 21 years, Patricia M. Emory and their...
Lester Lee Golliher
Jan 4, 2021
Mr. Lester Lee Golliher age 69 of Rockwood, TN passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman. Mr. Golliher enjoyed shooting pool, reading books, especially history and he loved to be outdoors and spending time with his dog. Mr. Golliher was a member of Rockwood VFW Post 4782 and a U.S. Army Veteran. He is...
Betty Jane Waldo Lemons
Jan 4, 2021
Betty Jane Waldo Lemons, age 90 of Rockwood, passed away on Saturday, January 2nd, 2021 at the Rosewood @ Ft. Ogethorpe facility in Ft. Ogelthorpe, Georgia with her family by her side. She was born on March 22nd, 1930 in Rockwood. She was a member of the Clymersville Baptist Church. She loved to work in the garden and with flowers....
Dawn E. Hood
Jan 2, 2021
Mrs. Dawn E. Hood, age 86 of Chattanooga, formerly of Rockwood, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the Hospice Care Center of Chattanooga with her family by her side. She was born on September 17th, 1934 in Harriman, TN to Charles Elmer & Linda Edwards. She was a member of the Roane County Retired Teachers and taught at...
Nadine W. Kinser
Jan 2, 2021
Mrs. Nadine W. Kinser, age 96 of Midtown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 31st, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 21st, 1924 in Louisville, KY. She was a member of the Pentecostal Lighthouse Church for over 50 years. She loved her Lord and looked forward to seeing her Lord and savior. She...
James Frederick Jones
Jan 1, 2021
Mr. James Frederick Jones, age 73 of Kingston, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 31st, 2020 at his home. He was born on November 23rd, 1947 in Oak Ridge, TN. James was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He loved fishing, collecting cookbooks, and hot and spicy foods. He truly enjoyed life and lived it to the...
Mr. Ronnie “Scott” Hamilton
Jan 1, 2021
Mr. Ronnie “Scott” Hamilton, age 52, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. He was born July 13, 1968 in Rockwood, Tennessee and graduated from Rockwood High School. He was a retired U.S. Navy Veteran with 10 years of service, retiring as a Boatswains Mate 3rd Class, (E-4) serving...
Baby October Renee Blake
Dec 31, 2020
Baby October Renee Lyke, passed away on Sunday December 27, 2020 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her parents, Aslen Lyke and Maranda Fields of Rockwood, TN; Grandparents, John and Lori Fields of Rockwood, TN; Grandfather, Robert Lyke of Morristown, TN; Grandmother, Leann Hamby; Aunt, Cady Fields of West Virginia; Uncles, Ian Lyke of Rockwood, TN...
Mr. Danny Lee Richardson
Dec 31, 2020
Mr. Danny Lee Richardson, age 64, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at his residence. He was born July 4, 1956 in Rockwood, Tennessee and was a retired Housekeeping Supervisor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Monroe Richardson & Pauline Lawson Richardson; brothers, Jesse “Buckwheat” Richardson and Arthur “Pete” Richardson; and sister,...
Kimberly Kay Isham
Dec 28, 2020
Mrs. Kimberly Kay Isham, age 52 of Rockwood, passed away on Sunday, December 27th, 2020 at the UT Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She was born on March 26th, 1968 in Knoxville, TN. She loved quilting and to cook. She was the chaplain for the Rockwood Legion Hall. She is preceded in death by her parents: T.R. Brummett & Hazel...
Tammy Jo Clark
Dec 25, 2020
Mrs. Tammy Jo Clark, age 53 of Kingston, TN passed away at Tennova Turkey Creek in Knoxville, TN on Friday, December 25, 2020. She loved her family very much regardless if they were blood relatives or not. She had such a kind soul and wished the best for every person she met. She is preceded in death by her...