Obituaries
Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....

