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Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Paul Edward Cisson
Aug 21, 2020
Mr. Paul Edward Cisson, age 59 of Harriman, TN, passed away on Monday, August 17th, 2020 at his home. He was born on April 2nd, 1961 in Rockwood, TN. He spent several years working as a nurse. He was of the Pentecostal Faith. He was loved and respected by many. He is preceded in death by his Father: Paul Ed...
Frankie Smith
Aug 18, 2020
Frankie Smith, age 72 of Rockwood, TN, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 17th, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born on April 10th, 1948 in Kingston, TN. He loved to farm, tend to his horses, and he loved to go on wagon trains with his buddies. He is preceded in death by his father:...
Mr. Raymond Russell
Aug 18, 2020
Mr. Raymond Russell, age 83 of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at his home. He was member of First Baptist Church in Rockwood. Raymond was a Tennessee National Guard Veteran and was in the Rockwood Masonic Lodge #403, F & AM. He was of the Alhambra Shriner of Chattanooga and the Scottish Rites of Knoxville. Raymond was...
David L. Parks
Aug 15, 2020
Mr. David L. Parks, age 49 of Harriman, Tennessee passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020 at the University of Tenn. Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He was of the Baptist Faith. David worked for Roane County Government as the Animal Control Officer. He enjoyed working at the Animal Shelter and his friendship with people. David loved Atlanta Braves Baseball, shooting...
Tommy Brown
Aug 14, 2020
Mr. Tommy Brown, age 80 of Rockwood, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at the Renaissance Terrace in Harriman, TN. He was born on October 27th, 1939 in Rockwood, TN. He loved to shop at flea markets and yard sales, solve crossword puzzles, and collecting watches. Tommy was known for his years of making the delicious burgers served at...
Carolyn Sue (Butler) Nelson
Aug 14, 2020
Sue Nelson was born November 2, 1932, in Rockwood, Tennessee, to Wallace and Kate McClendon Butler. She was the seventh of fourteen brothers and sisters. Sue grew up in Rockwood and attended Rockwood High School where she met her life-long love, LD. They married in 1952 and lived in loving partnership for 63 years. Sue and LD began married life...
Wanda Hamby Pelfrey
Aug 12, 2020
Mrs. Wanda Hamby Pelfrey, age 80, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 at the Signature Healthcare Center, Rockwood, Tennessee. She was born August 11, 1939 in Grimsley, Tennessee. Mrs. Pelfrey was a member of the Community Baptist Church in Rockwood. She retired from the Housekeeping Department of Roane State Community College in Harriman, Tennessee; and...
Mr. John Wesley Pryor
Aug 11, 2020
Mr. John Wesley Pryor, age 92 passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at the Beverly Park Place in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born October 7, 1927 in Fulton, Kentucky. John was of the Baptist faith and United States Army Veteran. He was also a former Chef in Fulton, Ky. and retired Security Officer. He was preceded in death by his Parents;...
Randall Gene Marsee
Aug 10, 2020
Mr. Randall Gene Marsee, age 75, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born May 24, 1945 in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Mr. Marsee was a member of the Potters House Fellowship Church in Harriman, Tennessee and was a U.S. Army Veteran (Disabled) of the Vietnam War....
Audrey Louise Carter
Aug 9, 2020
Audrey Louise Carter, age 80 of Rockwood, TN, passed away on Saturday, August 8th, 2020 at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman, TN. She was born on September 9th, 1939 in Cumberland County, TN. She is preceded in death by her parents: Felix and Aldie Carter; Siblings: Lennie Eddington, Ruth Mae Eddington, Ray Carter, Jay Carter, and two infant brothers....
Verna I. Maynor Carter
Aug 8, 2020
Mrs. Verna I. Maynor Carter, age 91 of Rockwood, passed away on Friday, August 7th, 2020 at the Signature Healthcare of Rockwood. She was born on August 1st, 1929 in New Hope, Alabama. She loved to take care of others who couldn’t always take care of themselves. She is preceded in death by her parents: Jody and Corlie Meeks; and...
Mr. Robert Gene Mckinney
Aug 2, 2020
Mr. Robert Gene McKinney, age 42, of Bowling Green, Kentucky passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at his home. He was a manager at Double Dogs restaurant in Bowling Green, KY. He enjoyed boating and going on cruises and just traveling anywhere he could. He liked spending time at the lake and loved helping everyone he met. He was baptized...
James “Jim” Little
Aug 2, 2020
Our community sadly lost a pillar on Sunday morning, August 2nd, 2020, when Mr. James “Jim” Little, age 89, transitioned to his heavenly home at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. Born in Emory Gap (Harriman), TN, on March 28th, 1931, to Fred Little and Cora Love, he excelled in athletics and education as the salutatorian graduate of Rockwood’s...
Monica Starr (Mcgowan) Christopher
Aug 1, 2020
Mrs. Monica Starr Christopher, age 57, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 in Hiram, Georgia from complications of COPD. She was born on April 25, 1963 in Rockwood, Tennessee. Monica married Martin Christopher October 29, 2000 and after moving to Powder Springs, Georgia, they blended their families and raised their sons Christopher and Benjamin. Monica’s love of art and...
Mrs. Helen Louise (Cozart) Roddy
Aug 1, 2020
Mrs. Helen Louise (Cozart) Roddy, age 98 of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 at her home. She was a faithful member of Williams Chapel AME Zion of Emory Gap, Tennessee and attended Speights Chapel AME Zion Church of Rockwood, Tennessee. She is preceded in death by her parents: Harrison and Lula Cozart; Husband: Amos Buster Roddy; Sons:...
David H. Thornton
Jul 31, 2020
Mr. David H. Thornton, age 60, a resident of the Westel community of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at the Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He was born May 1, 1960 in Rockwood, Tennessee. David was an Eagle Scout and very active in the Boy Scouts of America. He was a Quality Inspector at Westrock Commercial...
Mr. John Peter Huppert Jr.
Jul 30, 2020
Mr. John Peter Huppert Jr., age 82 of Rockwood, TN passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, July 30, 2020 after a long illness. He served in the Navy for 4 years. He is preceded in death by his parents: Hattie and John Huppert Sr.; and niece Laura Jean Ulip of New York. He was a devoted husband to his...
Lester David Love Ii
Jul 29, 2020
Mr. Lester David Love II, age 78 of Spring City, passed away on Sunday, July 26th, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on February 13th, 1942 in Harriman, TN. He was a member of White’s Creek Baptist Church. He was also a 7th degree Black Belt in Isshin-Ryu Karate and a former Karate...
Mr. David Bradley Nichols
Jul 27, 2020
Mr. David Bradley Nichols, age 61, a former resident of the Eureka Community of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 in Rockwood, Tennessee. He was born October 24, 1958 in Rockwood, Tennessee. David was a dedicated member of the Eureka Baptist Church in Rockwood where he enjoyed serving as an Usher and Greeter, and passing out the church...
Jacqueline “Jackie” Delores Evans Storey
Jul 27, 2020
Mrs. Jacqueline “Jackie” Delores Evans Storey, age 57 of Athens, TN passed away on July 26, 2020. She was born on November 3, 1962. She loved her children more than anything in the world and was the most compassionate Christian woman you would ever meet. The family felt the best way to remember Jackie was to use her own words,...
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