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Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Phillip E. Ridens
Jun 26, 2020
I learned so much from my dad — the practical things like repairs, yard work and working on cars. When I was young, I helped him with a lot of different things and he was always there to guide me and show me the right way to do it. Thanks to Dad, I can figure out how to fix things...
Emma Lee May
Jun 25, 2020
Mrs. Emma Lee May, age 75 of Rockwood, passed away on Wednesday, June 24th, 2020 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. She was born on April 8th, 1945 in Rockwood, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband: Edward Brooks May; Parents: Thomas and Laura McCuiston; and Brother: Richard McCuiston. She is survived by:
Son: Eddie...
Paciencia C. Evans (Helen)
Jun 24, 2020
Paciencia C. Evans (Helen) of Brandon, Florida, age 77 passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at home with her husband at her bedside. She was born May 19, 1942 in Palo, Leyte, Philippines. She was married to Samuel Wayne Evans (Hawk) on June 17, 1966. They had 54 great years together (26 years as an Air Force Wife)....
Mr. Daniel James “Dj” Tate
Jun 24, 2020
Mr. Daniel James “DJ” Tate, age 37 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away suddenly June 24, 2020 at his home. He was born October 3, 1982. He was always a mischievous and playful soul who could lift anyone’s spirit and make them smile. Daniel will be sorely missed and never forgotten. We were lucky to have him in our lives and...
James David Perkins
Jun 22, 2020
Oliver Springs Police Department Officer James David Perkins (#309), age 39, a resident of Harriman, Tennessee passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Kingston, Tennessee. James was born July 14, 1980 in Rockwood, Tennessee. James was a member of the Church of Christ and attended at Rockwood Church of Christ in Rockwood and Lawnville Church of Christ in Kingston, Tennessee....
Austin David Edmonds
Jun 20, 2020
Austin David Edmonds, age 16, a resident of Harriman, Tennessee passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020 at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. He was born March 27, 2004 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Austin was a rising Sophomore at Roane County High School in Kingston, Tennessee where he was a member of the Football and Basketball teams. He also played AAU...
Margie Easter Pelfrey
Jun 20, 2020
Mrs. Margie Easter Pelfrey, age 90 of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at her home. She was a Secretary for the State of Tennessee for 30 years until she retired. She was a lifelong member of New Hope Primitive Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband: George Edd Pelfrey; Parents: Gus Louis and Maggie...
Mr. Ernest “Turnip” Rose
Jun 17, 2020
Mr. Ernest “Turnip” Rose, age 103 of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 16th, 2020. He was born on March 1st, 1917 in Kingston, TN. Mr. Rose is a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a recipient of the Roane County Founders award and one of Roane County’s 2011 Golden Treasures. He is preceded in death...
Mrs. Pamela Kay Roberts
Jun 16, 2020
Mrs. Pamela Kay Roberts, 68 of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Fort Sanders Hospital. She was in charge of computer graphics at Y-12. She is preceded in death by her parents: John & Margaret Hall; and brother: John Hall. She is survived by:
Husband: Harry Roberts of Rockwood, TN
Daughter: Heather (Richard) Glover of Rockwood, TN
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Janet Boles Stegall
Jun 16, 2020
Mrs. Janet Boles Stegall, age 62, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at the Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She was born November 28, 1957 in Rockwood, Tennessee and was of the Baptist faith. Janet loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren and her tablet. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Edward...
Mrs. Hattie Lucille Hennessey
Jun 12, 2020
Mrs. Hattie Lucille Hennessey, age 92 of Rockwood , Tennessee passed away Friday, June 12, 2020 at Signature Healthcare in Rockwood, TN. She was a devoted homemaker that loved cooking and taking care of her entire family. She is preceded in death by her parents: Harry and Cassie Sexton; Husband: Harold Hennessey; Brothers: Ralph (Bobbie) and Paul (June) Sexton;...
Mr. Harry Eugene Snow
Jun 11, 2020
Mr. Harry Eugene Snow, age 84 of Rockwood, TN passed away June 11, 2020 at his home. He is a retired Army Veteran. He was of the Baptist faith. He worked at the Asbestos Steel Company. He is preceded in death by his parents, two sons, and a sister. Mr. Snow is survived by:
Wife: Edith Snow Rockwood, TN
Sons: ...
Mr. Albert A. Baisley
Jun 8, 2020
Mr. Albert A. Baisley, age 86 of Tellico Valley, passed away on Sunday, June 7th, 2020 at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He was born on June 24th, 1933 in Pleasant Hill, TN. We are saddened by the passing of the founder of both RMG and RTS. Albert Baisley spent his entire life working and thinking. He was...
Mr. Rubert Charles Hembree
Jun 5, 2020
Mr. Rubert Charles Hembree, age 74 of Rockwood, Tennessee, passed away Friday, June 5, 2020 in Tazwell, Tennessee. He was known for car detailing at Ford Motor Company in Rockwood, Tennessee. He would do any job he could to keep himself busy and moving forward. He loved working on older cars to restore them and sell them to people...
Mrs. Marian Peterman Ault
Jun 3, 2020
Marian Peterman Ault, 95, a resident of Signal Mountain, Tennessee went to be with Lord on June 2, 2020, where she joined her husband of 67 years, Rufus Dean Ault. She grew up in Rockwood, TN in the “Peterman House” before she moved to Signal Mountain, TN where she and Dean raised their family and were members of Signal Mountain...
Mr. Frank Alexander
Jun 3, 2020
Frank Alexander, age 80, is now at peace with Jesus. He passed away at his home in Knoxville on June 3, 2020. He was born in Rockwood, TN to Frank Alexander and Mildred Easter Alexander. He is a graduate of Tennessee Military Institute of Sweetwater, TN in 1958, which he called the best experience of life in high school. Seeking...
Mr. James H. “Jim” Reid
May 29, 2020
Mr. James H. “Jim” Reid, age 92, a resident of the Whites Creek community of Spring City, Tennessee passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020 at the Rhea Medical Center, Dayton, Tennessee. He was born November 17, 1927 in Rhea County, Tennessee. Mr. Reid loved his church and was a lifetime member of Whites Creek Baptist Church in Rockwood, Tennessee where...
James Hardy Lewis
May 26, 2020
Mr. James Hardy Lewis, age 91 of Rockwood, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 25th, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born on February 26th, 1929 in Roane County, TN. He was a deacon at the New Vision Word of Faith Church in Rockwood, TN. He loved to fish and hunt, and he also loved...
Mrs. Marla Kay (Shepperson) Peddicord
May 22, 2020
Mrs. Marla Kay (Shepperson) Peddicord, age 63, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at her home. Most people did not know that she was mostly a housewife, but also a CNA for home health care, Census, Nanny and housekeeper. She excelled in each endeavor to be very proficient in every job she did and still maintained her home and...
Edie Combs Mccreary
May 18, 2020
Edie Combs McCreary, age 69, of Rockwood Tennessee, died on May 15, 2020 after a battle with cancer. Born on June 20, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Elvin and Bette Combs. Edie grew up in Berea Kentucky, graduated from Madison Central High School and Berea College. As a lover of children, she chose teaching as her career...
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