Obituaries
Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Chris Latham
Oct 20, 2023
Chris Latham, age 45 of Rockwood, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023. He was born on May 13, 1978, in Dalton, GA. Chris was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outside. He was a loving father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. He is preceded in death by his dad: James Franklin Latham; grandparents: Thomas R Latham,...
Danny Lee Metcalfe
Oct 20, 2023
Danny Lee Metcalfe passed gently from this world and into the next on October 20, 2023. He was the son of Hulon Lee Metcalfe and Edna Dean Rayder (Cates). He was born on May 17, 1954 in Rockwood, TN. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Barbara Metcalfe, his sons Jay Metcalfe (Kobie) of Rockwood, Chris Metcalfe (Amy)...
Eugene "Gene" Hickey
Oct 16, 2023
Eugene (Gene) Hickey, life-long resident of Rockwood passed away Monday October 16, 2023 at the age of 82.
He was preceded in death by his parents Homer and Ruby Hickey, wife Carol Hickey, brother Tommy Hickey, son Mitchell Hickey and beloved dog, Lucky. He leaves behind his sister Carolyn Hamby, daughter Kim Hickey Coffey (John), daughter-in-law, Diane Hickey, grandsons John,...
K-9 Officer Shadow
Oct 14, 2023
K-9 Shadow- 05/22/2008 -E.O.W 10/14/2023It is with a heavy heart we regret to inform the Citizens of the City of Rockwood and the Citizens of Roane County of the passing of Rockwood Police Department's retired K-9, K-9 Shadow on October 14, 2023 (Saturday). K-9 Shadow and I became partners on July 01, 2012 and at that time trained with K-9...
Hugh Ray Morford
Oct 14, 2023
Mr. Hugh Ray Morford, age 85 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on February 1, 1939, in Michigan. He was a member of the New Vision Word of Faith Church in Rockwood where he faithfully attended until his last Sunday....
Josephine A Smith
Oct 13, 2023
In loving memory of Josephine Smith, 97, who went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 13, 2023. Josephine was a devoted wife, dedicated mother, an exceptional "Mamaw" and a wonderful, caring friend to many. She was born in Lake City, TN, and served as a great homemaker, lovingly caring for her family in Harriman, TN. She...
Wilma Faye Cofer
Oct 10, 2023
Mrs. Wilma Faye Todd Cofer, age 89, passed away at Roane Medical Center in Harriman, Tennessee on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. She was born in Harriman, Tennessee on May 30, 1934. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Cofer also loved going to the mountains, going to yard sales, dancing, and most of all, her family. She is preceded in...
Dorothy Mae Cunningham
Oct 9, 2023
Dorothy Mae Cunningham, age 85 of Spring City, formerly of Grandview, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at the Spring City Care & Rehab Center. She was born on September 1, 1938, in Missouri. She attended the St. Louis Assembly of God Church while she lived there, and later visited various churches in Tennessee. She was a loving mother,...
Damian Green
Oct 5, 2023
Michael Damian Green, age 27 of Rockwood, passed away on October 5, 2023. He was born on October 8, 1995, in Oak Ridge, TN. He liked to fish and play video games. Damian was a great athlete, including being a state champion wrestler. He also enjoyed playing and watching football. He is preceded in death by his grandparents: James F....
James Franklin Latham Sr
Oct 5, 2023
Mr. James Franklin Latham Sr, age 65 of Rockwood, passed away on October 5, 2023. He was born on November 24, 1957, in Rockwood. He liked to fish, play cards, horseshoes, and watching NASCAR. He is preceded in death by his dad: Thomas R Latham; mom: Sally Ann Howard Latham; brother: Gary Wayne Latham; granny: Amanda May Monday Latham; nephew:...
Tyler Matthew Barnes
Oct 3, 2023
Mr. Tyler Matthew Barnes, age 39 of Lenoir City, formerly of Rockwood, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. He was born on July 4, 1984, in Knoxville, at the University of Tennessee Hospital. Tyler was a member of The Little Church in Turner, Brazil, IN. He was a US Navy veteran, serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He loved the...
Tonia Gail Huffstetler
Oct 2, 2023
Tonia (Treadway) Huffstetler, age 53 of Harriman, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023, at the Signature Healthcare of Rockwood. She was born on May 7, 1970, in Rockwood. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She worked as a CNA. She enjoyed crafts, and helped with the Bible printing at Mt. Pisgah Church. She was of the...
William R. "Bob" Adams
Oct 1, 2023
Mr. William R. “Bob” Adams, age 89, a resident of the Glen Alice Community of Rockwood, Tennessee went Home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 1, 2023, from the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. He was born November 6, 1933, in Soddy in Hamilton County, Tennessee. He was a member of the Glen Alice Christian Church in...
Tabitha Nicole "Nikki" Patton
Sep 28, 2023
Tabitha Nicole Patton passed suddenly Friday, September 29, 2023. She was born on November 11, 1983, in Honolulu, HI to her parents, Keith and Dana Lambert. She was the eldest of three children. She loved spending time with her three daughters, family, and friends. She enjoyed music, dance, camping, swimming, and traveling. She was known as Nikki and was a...
Melinda Michelle Cates
Sep 28, 2023
Melinda Michelle Cates, age 51 of Knoxville, formerly of Rockwood, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, in Knoxville. She was born on May 5, 1972. Melinda was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She cared for others more than herself, and was always compassionate and showed empathy towards everyone. She enjoyed fishing, hunting, and most of all, she loved...
Gemma Grace Green
Sep 26, 2023
Gemma Grace Green, infant daughter of Zack and Meredith Green passed into the Arms of Jesus into eternal life on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Tim Farr, Mary Billings, and Lowell Green.
Survivors include:
Parents: Zack & Meredith Green of Rockwood, TN
Grandparents: Missy...
Faye Breazeale Stinnett
Sep 26, 2023
Faye (Breazeale) Stinnett 73 was born on April 8, 1950 in Kingston TN. to the late Willie Ruth & JB Breazeale. Faye went to meet her Lord and Savior on Tuesday Sept 26, 2023 at Soddy Daisy Healthcare Center surrounded by family.
Faye spent most of her younger days enjoying time with her family. She enjoyed being a stay-at-home...
Jennifer Lynn Shelton
Sep 24, 2023
Jennifer Lynn Shelton, age 43 of Rockwood, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at the UT Medical Center in Knoxville. She was born on December 2, 1979, in Ohio. She was a loving mother, daughter, and friend. She worked most of her life in the nursing field as an LPN. She had aspirations to go back to school and...
Gregory Stephen "Greg" Fritts
Sep 23, 2023
Gregory Stephen “Greg” Fritts, age 56, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023, at his home. He was born May 1, 1967, in Harriman, Tennessee. Greg was a talented guitar player and also of other instruments. He has been a hard worker all of his life and helped many people, but music was his life....
Billy Roland Kirby
Sep 23, 2023
Mr. Billy Roland Kirby, age 90 of Rockwood, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023. He was born on October 22, 1932, in Rockwood. He loved playing guitar, singing, spending time with his family, and sports of all kinds. He was part of Rockwood’s only iron man football team. He served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force. Mr....
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss