Obituaries

Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

Helen Campbell Devaney

Helen Campbell Devaney

Jan 7, 2025

Mrs. Helen Campbell DeVaney, age 93, a resident of Gallatin, Tennessee, formerly of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Diversicare of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She was born November 4, 1931, in Altro in Breathitt County, Kentucky. During her early years she would have to cross a swinging bridge over the Kentucky River to attend Grammer School. During...

Lisa Metcalfe Jolly

Lisa Metcalfe Jolly

Jan 7, 2025

Lisa Metcalfe Jolly of Rockwood, Tennessee, journeyed home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Lisa was a firm believer in prayers and the Baptist Faith. Her parents, Edna Dean Rayder and Hulon Metcalfe, raised her in Rockwood. Lisa made many friends throughout her life and has faithfully served her community as a volunteer and paramedic for...

Lorraine Jarvie Purdy

Lorraine Jarvie Purdy

Jan 6, 2025

Mrs. Lorraine Jarvie Shelton Purdy, age 93 of Harriman, TN passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on January 24, 1931 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to Tom Shelton and Josephine Stephens Shelton. She was a caretaker for several years. She married Julian Ray Purdy and they spent 35 wonderful...

Irene E. Lands

Irene E. Lands

Jan 6, 2025

On January 6, 2025, at the age of 92, Irene Lands peacefully entered the presence of her Lord, surrounded by her loving children. A loving wife, mother, and follower of Christ, her life was defined by her faith and care for those she loved.

Born on July 22, 1932, in New Hope, Tennessee, to Gus and Maggie Easter, Irene married Luther...

Kelly Ann "Gert" Powell

Kelly Ann "Gert" Powell

Jan 5, 2025

Mrs. Kelly Ann “Gert” Powell, age 60, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025, at the Renaissance Terrace in Harriman, Tennessee. She was born September 26, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois. She loved to shop and spend time with her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur & Florence Powell; brother, Gary...

Nancy Joyce Geraci

Nancy Joyce Geraci

Jan 4, 2025

Nancy Joyce (DeRossett) Geraci passed away January 4, 2025 at the Cumberland House Hospice facility at the age of 74 after a lengthy illness. 

As a teenager Nancy was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis which affected her the rest of her life. Even with the debilitating affects on her joints and 20 surgeries over many years she kept living her life as...

Archie G. Miles

Archie G. Miles

Jan 3, 2025

Mr. Archie G. Miles, age 76, entered into rest January 3, 2025. He was born October 24, 1948. Archie served in the Army during Vietnam and received a Purple Heart for his service. Later on he worked as an electrical foreman for TVA. He was married to his lovely wife, Ramona Lawson Miles, for 38 years. Archie was an avid...

Donna Burnette Mullins

Donna Burnette Mullins

Jan 3, 2025

Mrs. Donna Burnette Mullins ,age 80, went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2025, after a long illness. She was a member of the North Rockwood Baptist Church and a 1963 graduate of Rockwood High School. She was a retired note teller at First National Bank of Rockwood.

 

Throughout her life, Donna devoted herself to her faith and...

Winnie Gail Beard Lively

Winnie Gail Beard Lively

Jan 1, 2025

Mrs. Winnie Gail Beard-Lively, age 70 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. She was born on November 15, 1954, in Harriman. She was a loving wife, mother, and so much more to all of her family and friends. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed fishing with her husband, John. She is...

Violet Sunshine Evans

Violet Sunshine Evans

Dec 29, 2024

Violet Sunshine Andrews Evans, age 51, originally of Harriman, Tennessee passed away on December 29th, 2024, at her home in Powell, TN. Violet was the type of person who never met a stranger. She was a spiritual person and of the Christian faith. She was a great mother to her daughters who she raised on her own as a widow...

Dean Woodall

Dean Woodall

Dec 29, 2024

Mr. Dean Woodall went home to be with the Lord, Sunday December 29, 2024. Dean was a member and elder of First Christian Church Disciples of Christ, as well as a member of the Rockwood Masonic Lodge #403 F + AM and of Knights of Pythias and Jaycees. He was the owner and operator of Interstate Motors. He also worked...

Bobby Joe Headrick

Bobby Joe Headrick

Dec 28, 2024

Mr. Bobby Joe Headrick, age 61 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Bobby Joe was one of a kind. All of those who knew him knew how kind hearted and selfless he was. He never met a stranger and helping people, regardless of any circumstance, was what Bobby Joe sought out to...

Jerry Lester Meadows

Jerry Lester Meadows

Dec 28, 2024

Jerry Lester Meadows, born on August 30, 1942, a resident of Sevierville, TN and formerly from Rockwood, TN ran into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Fort Sanders Hospital, Knoxville, TN. A loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, youth leader, joke teller, lay leader, deacon, coach, and friend. Jerry lived a life filled with love, faith, family,...

Billy Ray Phillips

Billy Ray Phillips

Dec 26, 2024

Mr. Billy Ray Phillips, age 75, of Rockwood, TN passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman, TN. He was born on September 30, 1949 to Birtus Phillips and Nora Ruth Lane Phillips in Briceville, TN. Billy always loved to dance around and bring so much joy and laughter to everyone around him. His happiness...

Joyce Aileen Lemons

Joyce Aileen Lemons

Dec 21, 2024

Mrs. Joyce Aileen Lemons, age 88, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee went home to Jesus, her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the Signature Healthcare Center in Rockwood, Tennessee. She was born to Ida Alice Kendrick on July 17, 1936, in the Dry Hill Community of Rockwood, Tennessee. She was a member of the North Rockwood Baptist...

Theresa Joyce Robinette Cox

Theresa Joyce Robinette Cox

Dec 20, 2024

Mrs. Theresa Joyce Robinette Cox, age 57, a resident of Harriman, Tennessee passed away Friday, December 20, 2024, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. She was born December 20, 1967, in Indiana. She loved her dog, Saffire, and enjoyed growing plants and flowers. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar Lee Robinette and Mary Ellen Robinette; and...

Mildred Jean Grigsby Allen

Mildred Jean Grigsby Allen

Dec 16, 2024



Mrs. Mildred Jean Grigsby Allen, age 92, a resident of the Paint Rock community of Roane County, Tennessee passed away Monday, December 16, 2024. She was born March 25, 1932, in Roane County, Tennessee. Mrs. Allen was a member of the Tennessee Chapel Baptist Church and was Past Worthy Matron of the Paint Rock Chapter # 454 of the Order...

McKinley "Mac" Gunter

McKinley "Mac" Gunter

Dec 14, 2024

Martin McKinley “Mac” Gunter, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, at the age of 69. Born on January 22, 1955, in Rockwood, TN, he was the son of the late Homer and Hazel (Roberts) Gunter. McKinley, a dedicated tradesman and business owner, retired after a career in construction and maintenance. His skilled hands...

James "Ed" Harvey

James "Ed" Harvey

Dec 6, 2024

Mr. James “Ed” Harvey, age 82, a resident of Ten Mile, Tennessee passed away Friday, December 6, 2024 at his home. He was born February 15, 1942 in Harriman, Tennessee. He was a retired Instrument Mechanic with the U.S. Department of Energy K-25 facility. He was a “Jack of all trades” and could fix anything and was an avid fisherman....

Karen Charlene Givens

Karen Charlene Givens

Dec 4, 2024

Karen Charlene Givens, age 67, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. She was born on June 5, 1957, in Rockwood. Karen and her late husband, Tommy, were co-owners of Jerry's Gulf, TR's Used Cars, & KC's mini storage. She was an avid reader and loved to listen to music. George Strait was her favorite...