Mar 25, 2021

Lawrence (Larry) S. Cunningham Jr, age 57 of Rockwood, died suddenly at his home on Wednesday, March 24th, 2021. He was born September 10th, 1963 and had lived in Rockwood most all of his life. He was a 27-year employee of the Rockwood Fire Department but due to health issues, he was forced to retire early. Larry was a kindhearted,...

Mar 25, 2021

Emma Jean Hill, age 67, of Harriman, TN gained her wings and took her heavenly flight on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. She was a seamstress at the Rockwood Hosier Mill for several years. She is preceded in death by her parents: Bob and Bess Clark; and several brothers and sisters that the family knew. She is survived by:

 

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Mar 25, 2021

Erma Jo Tilley, age 71 of Dalton, GA, formerly of Rockwood, passed away on Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 at the Tennova North Medical Center in Powell. She was born on February 21, 1950 in Crossville, TN. She attended Rockwood High School and later worked as a waitress in several of the local restaurants. She is preceded in death by her...

Mar 25, 2021

Mar 24, 2021

Mr. Simuel Jarriett Hudgins, age 98 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021. He was born on October 4th, 1922 in Lyles, TN. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, always focused on family, and was loved by many close friends. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Mr. Hudgins retired from Y-12 after 37...

Mar 22, 2021

Quinell Eunetta Griffin (Simcox), age 88 born September 17, 1932, passed away in Her home on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Quinell led a very full life full of adventure and great happiness, but her best memories were made at home surrounded by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband; James Kirby, husband; Frank Griffin, parents;...

Mar 19, 2021

Ms. Sandra Kay Carter, age 53, a resident of Lenoir City, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2021 at the Parkwest Hospital, Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born June 8, 1967 in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She took pride in being a grandma. Her grandchildren were her world. She loved watching CMT and Western Movies. She was preceded in death by her father,...

Mar 19, 2021

Mrs. Connie Lou Dowker, age 66, of Kingston, TN passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 in Knoxville, TN. She was born in Kingsport, TN and later on became a secretary at X10. She was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed being on the go all the time and would take trips with the family and stop by...

Mar 17, 2021

Mrs. Eva Hallene Goss McNelley, age 68, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at her home. She was born August 27, 1952 in Rockwood, Tennessee. Hallene was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, and Friend. She was always up to something doing the things she loved, whether it be working in her flowers or...

Mar 16, 2021

Mr. Goth Bart Swicegood, age 87 of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away on Monday, March 15th, 2021 in Monterey, Tennessee.  Mr. Swicegood was a member of Mt. Vernal Baptist Church.  He was a Navy Veteran in the Korean War.  He enjoyed woodworking and working outside.  Mr. Swicegood worked all his life to get here.  He is preceded in death by his...

Mar 16, 2021

Willene Porter passed away on March 14, 2021 at her home in Rockwood, TN.  She was born October 30, 1939 in Crab Orchard, TN.

 

She was quite the basketball player in her youth and often looked back fondly at that time.  She worked at Big K/Wal-Mart in Crossville, TN for 21 years as well as at Dr. Krusa’s dental office in Crossville.

 

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Mar 14, 2021

Noble “Eld” Brown passed away on March 13, 2021 at Signature HealthCARE of Rockwood, TN after a brief illness due to complications from a stroke. He was 92 years old. He had enjoyed his life fully and independently.

 

He was preceded in death by his wife of almost 62 years Esther Proffitt Brown. He is survived by his daughter...

Mar 12, 2021

Thelma Ray Short Vaughan, age 76 of Rockwood, TN passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. She was born in Four Mile, KY on March 10, 1945. She worked at K25 in a secretarial position. She was also deeply involved with The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) and dedicated many years...

Mar 12, 2021

Jennifer Kylah Newport, age 31, a resident of Harriman, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Harriman, Tennessee. She was born July 30, 1989 in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was a great cook and aspired of becoming a professional chef. Jennifer loved the outdoors and loved spending time with her niece Emily, especially playing softball with her. Jennifer was preceded...

Mar 10, 2021

Chuck Sharp, age 46 of Rockwood, passed away on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021. He was born on June 15, 1974 in Rochester, Michigan. Chuck loved his dogs and had a huge heart for animals. He worked 21+ years of his life in the tree trimming business and was most recently employed with Beaver Patrol Tree Service. He was always known...

Mar 10, 2021

Mr. Thomas Edward Skidmore, age 75 of Westel, passed away on Sunday, March 7th, 2021 in Crossville, TN. He was born on June 25th, 1945 in Rockwood. He was a huge fan of Westerns. He also loved baseball, with his favorite teams being the Yankees and the Reds. He is preceded in death by his parents: John and Dorothy Skidmore;...

Mar 10, 2021

Mr. David Allan Young Sr, age 81 of Rockwood, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born on December 18, 1939 in Denver, Colorado. He was a loving husband and a great father. He worked most of his life as an aerospace engineer, working for numerous different companies and he...

Mar 10, 2021

Mr. James “Jim” Edward Warner, age 82 passed away Sunday, March 7th, 2021 at Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was a member of Clymersville Baptist Church in Rockwood, TN. He was a graduate of Rockwood High school in 1958. He also was a graduate of Knoxville business college. Jim was a Walmart Greeter for numerous years...

Mar 6, 2021

Mr. Onnis “Red” Golliher, age 79 of Athens, Tennessee passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021 at his home.

He was born May 23, 1941 in Daysville, TN. and was of the Baptist faith. Red was a former truck driver with WACO Trucking company in Oliver springs and Rockwood Iron and Metal. He retired as a truck driver with Yellow Freight...

Mar 4, 2021

Eddie Strickland, age 65 of Rockwood, passed away on Thursday, March 4th, 2021 at his home. He was born on December 31st, 1955 in Rockwood. He was of the Baptist Faith. He is preceded in death by his parents: Louis and Edna Strickland; Daughter: Alisha Treadway; Brothers: Robert Newby, Arnold Strickland, Chuck Srickland; Sisters: Margaret Edmonds, Edith Cline, Bonnie Lyke,...