Obituaries

Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

Mr. Danny Lee (John) Brandon

Mr. Danny Lee (John) Brandon

May 17, 2020

Mr. Danny Lee (John) Brandon age 58 of Rockwood, Tennessee lost his battle with cancer and passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at the Oak Ridge Methodist Medical Center. John was born August 1, 1961 in Rockwood, Tennessee to Donnie and Brenda Brandon.  He was of Baptist Faith. John was a good friend to many and always had a...

Mr. James “J.C.” Jenkins

Mr. James “J.C.” Jenkins

May 16, 2020

Mr. James Carl “J.C. Jenkins, age 81 passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020 doing what he loved. He was born February 18, 1939 in Rhea County, Tennessee. JC was a retired Furnace Operator with Roane Electric furnace. He was a member of Cardiff Baptist Church and a lifetime member of Rockwood Lodge #408F and AM. JC was an active member...

Robyn Burns Stevens

Robyn Burns Stevens

May 15, 2020

Mrs. Robyn Burns Stevens, age 69 of Harriman, passed away on Wednesday, May 13th, 2020. She was born on August 7th, 1950 in Miami, Florida. She loved spending time with her grandkids from her extended family. She is preceded in death by her parents, son: TJ; Brothers: Ronnie Burns, Dennis Burns, Emery Burns, and Wayne Burns. She is survived by:

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Mr. Eddie Pugh

Mr. Eddie Pugh

May 12, 2020

Mr. Eddie Pugh, age 60, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at his residence. He was born February 4, 1959 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his father, William Edward Pugh; son John Pugh; daughter, Barbara Pugh; and sister, Janice Tollett.

Survivors include:

Daughter:                           Jessica Pugh (A.J. King) of Rockwood, TN

Son:                                  ...

Hazel Liddle

Hazel Liddle

May 6, 2020

Hazel Liddle, age 98 of Rockwood, TN, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 with her family by her side. She was born on August 22, 1921 in Marble Corner, Indiana. In her life she owned a radiator shop and also worked as a beautician. She was also a contortionist with the carnival in her youth. She...

Mr. Fabian Stanley Horton

Mr. Fabian Stanley Horton

May 5, 2020

Mr. Fabian Stanley Horton of Rockwood, Tennessee, age 48, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center. He is preceded in death by maternal grandparents: Estelle Atkinson Wolfe and William “Bill” Wolfe; his paternal grandparents: Robbie Adcox Horton and Marvin Horton; and his aunt Kathy Gann. He is survived by:

Mother:                     Donna Strickland

Father:                      Doyle (Penny) Horton

Brother:                   ...

Mrs. Barbara Lorene Caillouette Hunley

Mrs. Barbara Lorene Caillouette Hunley

May 4, 2020

Mrs. Barbara Lorene Caillouette Hunley, age 79, a resident of Dayton, Tennessee passed away Monday, May 4, 2020 at her residence. She was born November 18, 1940 in Nashville, Tennessee. Mrs. Hunley was preceded in death by her parents, Harry Henderson Caillouette and Julia Marie Graves Caillouette.

Survivors include:

Daughter:                  Connie G. Hunley of Oak Ridge, TN

Sisters:                       Sandra C....

Mrs. Frances Darlene Wilson

Mrs. Frances Darlene Wilson

Apr 30, 2020

Mrs. Frances Darlene Wilson, age 70, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020. She is a member of Daysville Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents Jack and Frances Raulston. She is survived by:

Daughter:                    Valerie Wilson

Sister:                           Judy Freels

Step-sisters:                Jeanie Gill

                                       Linda Booth

                                       Karen Lowe

Family will have a viewing at Evans Mortuary on...

John Reece Smith

John Reece Smith

Apr 30, 2020

Mr. John Reece Smith, age 70, of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at his home. He was born October 31, 1949 in Johnson City, TN and he was a member of the First Baptist Church in Rockwood, TN. He is a retired Bank President at Regions Bank and served at several banks and started out at First...

Mr. Gregory Dwayne Shirks

Mr. Gregory Dwayne Shirks

Apr 30, 2020

Mr. Gregory Dwayne Shirks, age 64, passed away April 30, 2020 at his home in Rockwood, Tennessee. He was a maintenance worker at Horsehead Resource Company.  He is survived by his wife of 47 years Mrs. Brenda Shirks, their children and many relatives and friends. The family will meet at Evans Mortuary on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at 1:30 p.m....

Mr. George “J.T.” Devaney

Mr. George “J.T.” Devaney

Apr 27, 2020

Mr. George “J.T.’ DeVaney, age 95, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. He was born May 9, 1924 in Rockwood, Tennessee. Mr. DeVaney was a member of First Baptist Church in Rockwood where he served as a Lifetime Deacon and also taught Sunday School for many years. He...

Jean R. Willson

Jean R. Willson

Apr 23, 2020

Mrs. Jean R. Willson, age 86 of Kingston, passed away on Tuesday, April 21st, 2020 at her home in Kingston, TN. She was born on October 13th, 1933 in Boudy County, KY. Jean loved gardening and had a natural green thumb. The extensive array of flowers she grew in her yard each year brought her great joy. She delighted in...

Fred Sherrill

Fred Sherrill

Apr 20, 2020

Mr. Fred Sherrill, age 85 of Evensville, passed away on Sunday, April 19th, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on July 17th, 1934 in Cumberland County, TN. He is preceded in death by his wife: Helen Sherrill; Parents: Gaines & Hattie Sherrill; Sisters: Ollie Tollet & Carrie Smith; Brothers: Rainey Sherrill, Rodger Sherrill,...

Mr. J.R. Eller

Mr. J.R. Eller

Apr 15, 2020

Mr. J.R. Eller age 81 of Briceville, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee.  Mr. Eller was a Chipper Operator with Sawmill in Richlands, SC where he retired.  He formerly sung in several area Gospel groups including the Dirt Road Gospel Travelers and had an opportunity to sing with Dolly...

Mrs. Pauline Gallup Morgan

Mrs. Pauline Gallup Morgan

Apr 9, 2020

Mrs. Pauline Gallup Morgan passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Victorian Square in Rockwood, Tennessee. She was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida April 28, 1926. She is preceded in death by her parents: Delsye & Hayden Gallup Sr. and also by her husband Frankl Morgan. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, out of concern for public health and accordance to...