Obituaries

Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

David Wayne Nealon Sr.

David Wayne Nealon Sr.

Jun 23, 2025

David Wayne Nealon, Sr., 64, of Rockwood, Tennessee, passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on June 23, 2025. Born in Rockwood on December 14, 1960, David was a man whose life was marked by love, service, loyalty, and quiet strength. David is reunited in Heaven with his beloved father, Donald Ray Nealon, Sr., best friend: Keith Morrison; Children:...

Barbara Edna McDaniel

Barbara Edna McDaniel

Jun 23, 2025

Ms. Barbara Edna Stricklan McDaniel, age 67, of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on May 14, 1958 to Louis Stricklan and Dossie Edwards Stricklan at Chamberlain Memorial in Rockwood, Tennessee. She married to love of her life Carl McDaniel. She was a member of the Harriman Church of God of Prophecy...

Robert Joseph "B.J." Adcox

Robert Joseph "B.J." Adcox

Jun 22, 2025

Mr. Robert Joseph "B.J." Adcox, age 79 of Rockwood, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on December 5, 1945, in Rockwood. He was a member of the Clymersville Baptist Church in Rockwood. He was the former Vice President of C&C Bank & Bank of Roane County for...

Frances T. Long

Frances T. Long

Jun 22, 2025

Mrs. Frances T. Long, age 88, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the Parkwest Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee with her family by her side. She was born November 16, 1936, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Mrs. Frances was a faithful member of the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in Rockwood for over 77...

Tiffany Sue Kneisler Underwood

Tiffany Sue Kneisler Underwood

Jun 20, 2025

Tiffany Sue Kneisler Underwood, age 42, a resident of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born June 30, 1982, in Houston, Texas. Tiffany thoroughly enjoyed painting. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Harry Kneisler, Sr. & Catherine Kneisler, and Kenneth Tate; and by her stepfather,...

Darrell Wayne Comer

Darrell Wayne Comer

Jun 18, 2025

Darrell Wayne Comer, age 76, of Westel, Tennessee, passed peacefully into his eternal home on June 18, 2025, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, surrounded by his loving family.

Darrell was born on December 17, 1948, in Dibrell, Tennessee, to Austin Ray Comer and Thelma Erlene Hobbs. He lived a life marked by devotion - to his family, his faith, and...

Morgan Richard Miller

Morgan Richard Miller

Jun 18, 2025

Mr. Morgan Richard Miller, age 80 of Kingston, formerly of Rockwood, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. He was born on February 11, 1945. He retired after many years of service with the Kingston Public Works, specializing in their sanitization department. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed his time in his garden as well. He is preceded in...

Tiffany Laura Edwards

Tiffany Laura Edwards

Jun 15, 2025

Ms. Tiffany Laura Steelman Edwards, age 46, of Rockwood, TN passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at her home. She was born on July 14, 1978 to Jerry and Shelia Steelman in Hinesville, GA. Tiffany was very sweet and outgoing and she loved her kids and grandkids more than anything. She is preceded in death by her grandparents: Ruby...

Tijuana Denise Beason

Tijuana Denise Beason

Jun 15, 2025

Mrs. Tijuana Denise Kanipe Beason, age 67, of Harriman, TN passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025. She was born on April 18, 1958 to Charles Kanipe and Charlene Ratledge Kanipe in Rockwood, TN. Tijuana loved reading all types of stories on her Kindle and playing games on her tablet. Her most memorable moments were spending time with her husband,...

Hayden Wells

Hayden Wells

Jun 15, 2025

Hayden Lynn Kirby Wells, age 19 of Rockwood, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025. He was born on November 22, 2005, in Knoxville. Hayden was an avid fisherman and also loved to play basketball. His family was very important to him and he loved to spend time with his nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his...

Robert Lee Huffman

Robert Lee Huffman

Jun 13, 2025

Mr. Robert Lee Huffman, age 76 of Rockwood, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025. He was born on September 6th, 1948, in Harlan, Kentucky. He worked at La Z Boy for a number of years. He enjoyed working on his cars, watching westerns, and spending time on his porch relaxing. He was also a U.S. Army Veteran. He is...

William Eugene "Bill" Greene

William Eugene "Bill" Greene

Jun 9, 2025

Mr. William Eugene "Bill" Greene, age 76 of Rockwood, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025. He was born on December 12, 1948. He retired from the Dept. of Labor where he worked for many years as a transporter. Bill was a proud Christian and loved the Lord with all his heart. He is preceded in death by his parents:...

Shirley Jean Kerr Sprayberry

Shirley Jean Kerr Sprayberry

Jun 6, 2025

Mrs. Shirley Jean Kerr Sprayberry, age 76, a resident of Oak Ridge, Tennessee formerly of Lineville, Alabama passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. She was born February 1, 1949, in Ashland, Alabama. She was the former State Coordinator of TOPS of Alabama and was a member of Oak Grove...

Loretta Danielle Gibson

Loretta Danielle Gibson

Jun 6, 2025

Loretta Danielle Gibson, age 30 of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the University of TN Medical Center in Knoxville. She was born on March 9, 1995, in Knoxville.

Danielle, adored by everyone she met, loved and was loved by more people from truly all over the world than could ever be listed...

William C. "Bill" Cline

William C. "Bill" Cline

Jun 6, 2025

Mr. William C. "Bill" Cline, age 64, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born on November 21, 1960, in Jacksonville, Florida. Bill was of the Baptist faith. He worked for over 16 years as a truck driver with Cast Transportation, covering the entire United States on his trips, and had...

Mary Kate "Katie" Lay

Mary Kate "Katie" Lay

Jun 4, 2025

Mary Kate "Katie" Lay, age 31 of Knoxville, formerly of Rockwood, gained her heavenly wings on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. She was born on May 9th, 1994. Katie was a ray of sunshine to everyone that knew her. She always lit up a room with her smile and her kind heart drew everyone to her. She was a 2012 graduate...

Edward A Buttram

Edward A Buttram

Jun 4, 2025

Edward Arvine Buttram affectionately called "Vine" was born to the late RC Cleveland and Arvela Buttram, March 28, 1950 in Harriman, Tennessee. Arvine departed peacefully in his sleep at his home on June 4, 2025 in Rockwood, Tennessee.

Arvine was a military veteran that served his country in the United States Army. He then worked and retired from the Tennessee Valley...

Janice Britt Cunningham

Janice Britt Cunningham

Jun 4, 2025

Ms. Janice Britt Cunningham, age 83, of Rockwood, TN passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at her home. She was born on January 9, 1942 to Jesse David Britt and Elsie Fay Ragsdale Britt in Greeneville, TN. Janice was a seamstress in the sewing department at Alba Health where she was able to retire. She was a member of...

Sheryl Elizabeth Summers

Sheryl Elizabeth Summers

Jun 1, 2025

Sheryl Elizabeth Summers, age 54, a resident of the Eblen Gap Community of Rockwood, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the Parkwest Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born June 2, 1970, in Cocoa Beach, Florida. She was a Substitute Teacher at Oakdale School in the Morgan County School System. Mrs. Sheryl loved hummingbirds, flowers, but most of...

Columbus Marable Jr

Columbus Marable Jr

May 31, 2025

Columbus Marable Jr., age 92, of Oak Ridge, was born in Gadsden, Alabama. He entered the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, May 31, 2025. He was a member of Spurgeon Chapel of Oak Ridge, where he was on the board of trustees. He was a graduate of Campbell High School. Columbus retired from Y-12 as...