Obituaries

Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

J. Ray Emory

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Mr. Alvin Steve Daniels

Mr. Alvin Steve Daniels

Dec 24, 2020

Mr. Alvin Steve Daniels, age 63 of Rockwood, passed away on Thursday, December 24th, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 17th, 1957 in the Grandview Community. He was a carpenter by trade and worked in the Rockwood Industrial Park at Richard’s for 19 years. He loved to fish. He is preceded in death by his parents: Roy...

Francis Lee Hedgecoth

Francis Lee Hedgecoth

Dec 23, 2020

Mr. Francis Lee Hedgecoth, age 78 of Harriman, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at his home. He was born on December 22nd, 1942. He was a member of the Rockwood Baptist Tabernacle and Southgate Masonic Lodge #569 in Harriman. He was also a retired member of the U.S. Army National Guard after 24 years of service. He is...

Thomas W. Melson

Thomas W. Melson

Dec 23, 2020

Thomas W. Melson, of Jamestowne Assisted Living, passed into eternal peace on December 22nd, 2020. He was born in Cullman, Alabama on February 29th, 1924 to Sammy Lee Melson and Milbra Dorothy Rose Rodgers Melson. He came to Tennessee in 1944 where he met Wilma E. Hart and they were married 63 years before her death in 2011. He was...

Beverly Ann Miles Terry

Beverly Ann Miles Terry

Dec 21, 2020

Beverly Ann Miles Terry, age 55 of Rockwood, passed away on Saturday, December 19th, 2020 at the Ft Loudon Medical Center in Loudon, TN. She was born on November 9th, 1965 in Dayton, TN. She was a loving mother. She is preceded in death by her parents: James Miles and Patricia White Miles; and her grandparents: Charles Miles and Claudia...

Barbara F. Williams

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

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

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

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

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...