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Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Barbara F. Williams
Dec 21, 2020
Mrs. Barbara Faye Williams, age 82 of Rockwood, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on September 9th, 1938 in Rockwood. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and her pride and joy were her grandbabies. She was raised in the Eureka community of Rockwood and spent her...
Mr. John Burtin Couch
Dec 21, 2020
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of John Burtin Couch, age 88, of Rockwood, Tennessee. John departed to the loving arms of his Savior, passing peacefully Monday morning, December 21, 2020 at Roane Medical Center. Born on June 5, 1932 in Russell County, VA, he spent a happy childhood with his parents and siblings in the Stevens area of...
James “Jimmy” Arnold Crawford Sr
Dec 21, 2020
James “Jimmy” Arnold Crawford Sr, age 62 of Rockwood, passed away on Sunday, December 20th, 2020 at the Avenir Memory Care in Knoxville, TN. He was born on June 16th, 1958 in Greeneville, SC. He was a member of the Grove Church in Kingston. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents: Jack Martin Crawford & Martha Thornton Crawford. He...
Robert Dean Miles
Dec 18, 2020
Mr. Robert Dean Miles, age 72 of Rockwood, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on November 6th, 1948 in Rockwood. Robert loved his family, being outdoors, antiques, and to do woodwork. He is preceded in death by his parents: William Anderson Miles & Mary Alice Daniels Miles;...
Michael Lee Mclean
Dec 17, 2020
Mr. Michael Lee McLean Sr, formerly of Oliver Springs, went home to be with Jesus peacefully on December 17, 2020 at the age of 64 in Westel, TN. He was born on January 22nd, 1956 in Westel, TN. Mike loved catfishing, his family, especially his grandchildren. He worked for Diversified Associates City of Oak Ridge for 23 years. He loved...
William Keith Brown
Dec 17, 2020
Mr. William Keith Brown, age 54 of Rockwood, passed away on Friday, December 11th, 2020 in Nashville, TN. He was born on January 12th, 1966 in Rockwood.
The family will have a receiving of friends on Saturday, December 19th, 2020 from 11:00-1:00 pm in the chapel of Evans Mortuary in Rockwood. Evans Mortuary is serving the family of Mr. William...
Alice Louise Wright Mcnelly
Dec 16, 2020
Alice Louise Wright McNelly, age 72 of Rockwood, was born on September 9th, 1948 and passed away on Monday, December 14th, 2020. She was a graduate of Tennessee Tech and later received her master’s degree from the University of Tennessee. She was a schoolteacher, quality specialist, and training specialist. She grew up in Rockwood and was a member of the...
Mr. Samuel Swaffer
Dec 15, 2020
Mr. Samuel Swaffer, age 88, of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away into the loving arms of his Savior on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at his home. He was born on April 22,1932 in Purdy, Missouri. Mr. Swaffer was a member of Rockwood Church of Christ, he was an electrician in the Navy for almost 15 years. He continued working in air...
Max Dallas Rector
Dec 15, 2020
Mr. Max Dallas Rector, age 75 of Rockwood, TN passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Roane Medical Center. He was an auto mechanic and ran his own shop for numerous years. He was a tremendous man and a real friend and gentleman to everyone he met. He always put everyone else before himself and he will be truly missed....
Wesley Morgan Reed
Dec 15, 2020
Wesley Morgan Reed, age 43 of Lenoir City, passed away on Friday, December 11th, 2020 at the UT Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He was born on January 13th, 1977 in Naperville, Illinois. He was a skilled welder, and he loved to work with his hands. He was very creative. He loved working on old trucks with his father. He...
Mrs. Norma Bazel
Dec 12, 2020
On Saturday, December 12, 2020 Mrs. Norma Bazel crossed over peacefully with her children by her side.
Mrs Norma C Bazel was born February 22, 1927, to the late Carlton E. (Sr) and Ethel G. Moseley in Harriman, Tennessee. She attended and graduated from Campbell High School, with salutatorian honors and was offered an academic scholarship to Morristown College in...
Kenneth Terry
Dec 10, 2020
Mr. Kenneth Terry, age 88 of Rockwood, TN passed away at his home on Thursday, December 10, 2020 with his wife and family by his side. He was a chemical operator at Martin-Marietta (Y-12) of Oak Ridge, TN for several years. Prior to that he was in Iceland in the Korean War and honorably discharged from the Army as a...
Sonny Little
Dec 10, 2020
Mr. Sonny Little, age 82, of Kingston, Tennessee passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 at his home. He was born on January 11, 1938 in Providence, Kentucky. Mr. Little was a member of Asbury Chapel United Methodist Church. He loved music and his dogs. Sonny was always joking and cutting up with his family and making them laugh. He was...
Mr. William Christopher “Bill” Stout
Dec 8, 2020
Mr. William Christopher “Bill” Stout, age 69, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at his home. He was born May 31, 1951 in Rockwood, Tennessee. Bill was a former Redraw Operator at DWK Scientific (Formerly Chase Industries). He was known around town as “Uncle Bill” and was an icon at Rocky Top Market and Meme’s...
Mrs. Esther Colene Rayder
Dec 8, 2020
Mrs. Esther Colene Rayder, age 72, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. She was born August 25, 1948 in Rockwood, Tennessee. Mrs. Rayder was of the Baptist faith and her proudest moments was when she was around her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hestel...
Charles Earl Gaddis
Dec 8, 2020
Mr. Charles Earl Gaddis, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee died at his home on December 8, 2020 after an extensive fight with multiple cancers. He was born April 10, 1944 to Charlie Joseph Gaddis and Jessie Blanche Galyon Gaddis. He grew up, went to school, and worked in Roane County except for two years in the Army after he was...
Mr. Roy Lee Bright
Dec 8, 2020
Mr. Roy Lee Bright, age 69, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 at his residence. He was born September 8, 1951 in Rockwood, Tennessee. Mr. Bright was a retired over-the-road truckdriver. He was a good-hearted person, always willing to help someone in need. Roy enjoyed playing his guitar and getting together with friends to play...
Mr. L.G. Summers
Dec 7, 2020
L.G. & Charlotte Summers Mr. L.G. Summers, age 79, a resident of the Eblen Gap community of Rockwood (Morgan County), Tennessee passed away Saturday December 5, 2020 at the Summit View in Rocky Top, Tennessee and was rejoined with his beloved wife, Charlotte. He was born January 31, 1941 at his family homestead in the Eblen Gap community of Rockwood...
Mrs. Doris Mitchell Bear
Dec 4, 2020
Mrs. Doris Mitchell Bear, age 78, a life-long resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the Signature Healthcare Center in Rockwood. She was born April 29, 1942 in Rockwood, Tennessee. Doris was a member of the Rockwood High School Class of 1960. She was a member of the Rockwood Church of Christ for many years where...
Linda Aytes
Dec 3, 2020
Mrs. Linda Aytes, age 78, of Westel, Tennessee passed away on December 1, 2020 at Roane Medical Center. She was born on June 27, 1942 in Westel, TN. She loved quilting, reading, and fishing. The most important thing in her life was being a granny to all her amazing grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul H....
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