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Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Joseph Hackney
Nov 1, 2024
Mr. Joseph Hackney, age 70, of Deer Lodge, TN passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024 at his home. He was born on February 1, 1954 in Bethesda, Maryland. He grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee with parents Richard Ronald Hackney and Lucy Carolyn Chesney Hackney. He was in the fire department service for 27 years and became an assistant chief...
Jana Sue Freeman
Oct 31, 2024
Jana Sue Banks Freeman, age 67 of Southaven, Mississippi, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 31, 2024. She was born on October 25, 1957. She worked for over 27 years at the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in Memphis. She was a member of Desoto Hills Baptist Church in Southaven, Mississippi. She is preceded in death...
Ronald Lee Burgess
Oct 31, 2024
Ronald Lee Burgess (Ron), age 65, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Born on August 24, 1959, Ron was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. He was a member of North Rockwood Baptist Church and a 1977 graduate of Harriman High School. Ron spent much of his working years in the...
Jessie Fields
Oct 28, 2024
Mr. Jessie Fields, age 74 of Rockwood, passed away on October 28, 2024. He was born on November 24, 1949, in Hamilton, Ohio. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Middletown, Ohio. He worked most of his life as a concrete laborer before retirement. He enjoyed bowling, baseball, fishing, and airplanes. He was a loving husband, father,...
Earl C. Davidson
Oct 26, 2024
Earl C. Davidson, age 90, of Rockwood, TN, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, October 26, 2024. He was born in the Cardiff Community of Rockwood on June 6, 1934.
Earl loved God, his family, and his church family very much. He was a member of the Glen Alice Christian Church. His motto was Work Hard, Play Hard. He loved...
Wayne Nelson
Oct 24, 2024
Mr. Wayne "Gag" Nelson, age 87 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman surrounded by family. He was born on January 21, 1937. He is preceded in death by his wife: Betty Nelson; parents: Clarence Nelson & Nelle Lee Treadway Nelson; siblings: Clarence Howard "Bugs" Nelson...
Ralph "Butch" Billings
Oct 22, 2024
Mr. Ralph "Butch" Billings, age 86 of Rockwood, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He was born on April 20, 1938, in Virginia. Ralph was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was of the Baptist faith and attended First Baptist Church in Rockwood. Ralph retired after many years of service with the state...
Kenneth Anderson Coleman
Oct 21, 2024
Kenneth “Bones” Anderson Coleman, age 69, of Rockwood, TN passed away on October 21, 2024. He worked at Oak Grove Cemetery for many years as a grave digger. Kenneth lived up to his nickname “Bones” for always being tall and skinny. He enjoyed spending time fishing and was a good friend to all.
He is preceded by his father, Arnald Coleman;...
Margaret Louise Crabtree Brogdon
Oct 20, 2024
Mrs. Margaret Louise Crabtree Brogdon went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. She was born on March 21, 1930. Margaret retired after working at Burlington Industries for many years. She was also a longtime member of Asbury Methodist Church in Rockwood. She is preceded in death by her...
Alice Faye Ezell
Oct 17, 2024
Mrs. Alice Faye “Nanny” Ezell, age 79, a resident of Harriman, Tennessee passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Diversicare, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She was born December 27, 1944, in Harriman, Tennessee. Alice Faye was dearly loved by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruby McGoldrick; step-father, Garlin McGoldrick; ex-husband, Vernon Ezell;...
Vivian Kaye Clowers Hufham
Oct 16, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Vivian Kaye Hufham, a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, sister, and friend, who passed away on October 16, 2024, at the age of 65.
She was preceded in death by Jerry Dean Clowers, Willis Clowers, Illene King, Bonnie Wynne, Rhonda Clowers, Gail Lowe and Martha Clowers.
She is survived by her children...
Curtis Eugene Bunch
Oct 15, 2024
Curtis Eugene Bunch, born July 21, 1956, in Roane County, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on October 15, 2024. He is preceded in death by his son Daniel, father Eugene Bunch, and grandparents Roy and Sallie Bunch and Charlie and Estie Woods.
Curtis leaves behind Shelia, his beloved wife, his mother Charlene Bunch Hall, children and spouses;...
Connie Faye (Kindred) Vance
Oct 12, 2024
Mrs. Connie Faye (Kindred) Vance, age 73 a resident of the Westel Community of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, at home surrounded by her family after battling Alzheimer’s for so many years. She was born November 29, 1950, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Connie loved the Lord and her family. She was one of the most selfless people and...
Otis Ray Henry
Oct 9, 2024
Mr. Otis Ray Henry, age 62, of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 with his family by his side. He was born on October 11, 1961 to Jessie Epps Henry and Glendith Jewell Carter Henry in Rockwood, TN. He held several jobs over the years such as, PA Industries, several machine shops, and ended up at Bowater...
Derrick Paul Eaton
Oct 8, 2024
Derrick Paul Eaton, age 39 of Rockwood, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at the UT Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born on June 7, 1985, in Crossville, TN. Derrick was a loving father to Caleb. Family was always important to him and there was nothing he loved more than being with his son. He was also an...
Mertie Elizabeth Givens
Oct 8, 2024
Mrs. Mertie Elizabeth Givens, age 89 of Rockwood, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2024. She was born on September 9, 1935. Mertie retired from Burlington Industries after working there for over 53 years. She loved her family, music and dancing. In the later part of her life, she took very good care of her baby dolls. She had many...
Mike "Wings" Herron
Oct 8, 2024
Mr. David Mike "Wings" Herron, age 76 of Spring City, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. Mike was born on October 27, 1947. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and served in the Vietnam War. Mike was a purple heart recipient and was a part of the 1st Air Cavalry....
Margaret Louise "Bill" Fritts
Oct 5, 2024
Mrs. Margaret Louise “Bill” Fritts, age 99, a resident of Kingston, Tennessee and former lifelong resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the Renaissance Terrace in Harriman, Tennessee. She was born October 3, 1925, in Rockwood, Tennessee. She was a Charter Member of the Clymersville Baptist Church and was a retired Knitter with Burlington Industries in...
Danielle Collins Sedman
Oct 1, 2024
Danielle Collins Sedman, age 30 of Rockwood, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. She was born on July 28, 1994. Danielle was a loving mother, wife, daughter, and friend. She was truly kindhearted and a wonderful person. She enjoyed binge watching her favorite shows, especially the 911 series. She is preceded in death by her father: Fred Melvin Collins...
Shelia Ruth Sanders
Oct 1, 2024
Mrs. Shelia Ruth Sanders, age 71, of Rockwood, TN passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Roane Medical Center. She was born on January 7, 1953 to Theophlus Dyer and Charlene Wester Dyer in Rockwood, TN. Shelia attended Brickyard Springs Church and was a member of the Brickyard Springs Church Community Outreach program. Mrs. Sanders was a former Boarder...
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