Obituaries

Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

Barry Thomas Stricklan

Barry Thomas Stricklan

May 21, 2021

Mr. Barry Thomas Stricklan, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, May 12th, 2021 at his home. He was a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee where he graduated from Rockwood High School. Barry served in the National Guard for 8 ½ years. He enjoyed searching for Arrowheads and other Indian Artifacts and loved listening to Bluegrass music. Barry was an excellent Finish...

Wendell Dallas Kasior

Wendell Dallas Kasior

May 21, 2021



Wendell Dallas Kasior, age 46, a resident of Harriman, Tennessee passed away Friday, May 14, 2021. He was born May 27, 1974 in Harriman, Tennessee. Wendell grew up in and formerly attended the Harriman Church of God. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator doing excavating and also a former truck driver. He studied Karate and Taekwondo at the T.T.J.C....

Charles Edward “Ratchet” Teague Jr

Charles Edward “Ratchet” Teague Jr

May 21, 2021

Charles Edward “Ratchet” Teague Jr, age 55 of Harriman, passed away on Thursday, May 20th, 2021 at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He was born on November 11th, 1965 in Harriman. He was of the Baptist faith. He loved his red truck and his sweet dog, Mollie. He is preceded in death by his parents: Eddie & Brenda Teague;...

William Jack Baker Jr

William Jack Baker Jr

May 18, 2021

Mr. William Jack Baker Jr., age 79 of Rockwood, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born on June 24, 1941 in Rockwood, TN. He graduated high school and the next day he enlisted in the Air Force where he served for 4 years. He was a mechanic on the...

Matthew Jeremy Johnson

Matthew Jeremy Johnson

May 17, 2021

 

 

Matthew Jeremy Johnson, age 32, a resident of the New Hope Community of Rockwood, Tennessee passed way suddenly Friday, May 14, 2021 at home. He was born July 13, 1988 in Roane County, Tennessee. Matt was a special individual, a gentle giant with a heart of gold, the kind of heart that we all need. He loved his...

Shiroma Kay Peters

Shiroma Kay Peters

May 12, 2021

Shiroma Kay Peters McNeal, age 63 of Rockwood, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at her home. She was born on May 5th, 1958 in Harriman, TN. She always enjoyed reading and watching birds and loved being a grandmother to her amazing grandkids. She loved like no other and loved her husband dearly. She is preceded in death by...

Walter “Butch” Boles

Walter “Butch” Boles

May 11, 2021

Mr. Walter “Butch” McMillan Boles, age 75 of Rockwood, TN passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Tennova in Turkey Creek with his loving family by his side. He was born September 22, 1945 in Spring City, TN to James Boles and Mary Davis. Butch joined the service and was in the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam.  Later in life...

Billie Sue Riggs

Billie Sue Riggs

May 5, 2021

Mrs. Billie Sue Riggs, age 62 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She was born on September 15th, 1958 in Rhode Island. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a lifetime member of the North Rockwood Baptist Church and drove a...

Mrs. Shelia Humbert

Mrs. Shelia Humbert

May 3, 2021

On Sunday May 2, 2021, Shelia Moore Humbert passed away in her home after a battle with cancer at the age of 79. She was born on April 16, 1942 in Orlando, FL to Luther Leon Moore and Sarah Ingham.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 40 years, Max J. Humbert, her sisters Sarah Cole, Gracia Smith and...

Phyllis Gutowski

Phyllis Gutowski

May 3, 2021

Phyllis Gene Gutowski, age 83 of Carthage, formerly of Rockwood, passed away on Saturday, May 1st, 2021 at the Riverview Medical Center in Carthage, TN. She was born on April 28th, 1938 in Lexington, KY. She worked various jobs throughout her life but enjoyed her time as a homemaker. She took great pride in serving on the Roane County Election...

Kimberly Ann Mcclendon Jones

Kimberly Ann Mcclendon Jones

May 2, 2021

Mrs. Kimberly Ann McClendon Jones, age 61, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. She was born January 25, 1960 in Rockwood, Tennessee. While Kim was still young, she and her family relocated to Maryville, Tennessee for several years before coming back to Rockwood, and she graduated from Maryville...

Joe Runkles

Joe Runkles

Apr 29, 2021

Joe Runkles, age 81 of Harriman, passed away on Wednesday, April 28th, 2021 at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He was born on April 3rd, 1940 in Baltimore, MD. Joe was an avid coin, lighthouse, and ship collector and was very proud of his collections. He worked as a truck driver his whole life, last working for Total...

Betty Sue Hill

Betty Sue Hill

Apr 28, 2021

Mrs. Betty Sue Hill, age 81 of Kingston, passed away on Tuesday, April 27th, 2021 at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman, TN. She was born on February 12th, 1940 in Delheart, TX. She was an avid baker and enjoyed decorating cakes. The thing she loved most was being “Granny”. She is preceded in death by her husband: James G....

Joyce Renee Toomey

Joyce Renee Toomey

Apr 28, 2021

Joyce Renee Toomey, age 52, of Dayton, Tennessee passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 at UT Medical Center. She was born in Painesville, Ohio and became an Adult Education Teacher in the Spring City school system to assist adults with acquiring their GED. She was a member of Morgan Springs Baptist Church in Dayton, Tennessee. She is preceded in...

Rita Mathis

Rita Mathis

Apr 26, 2021

Rita Mathis, age 65, of Rockwood, TN passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021 in Rockwood, TN. She was born in Sweetwater, Texas and enjoyed her life to the fullest as a homemaker, taking care of her loved ones. She was a puzzle enthusiast between her time crocheting and spoiling her sisters, niece, great and great-great nieces and nephews. She was...

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:              ...