Obituaries
Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Phyllis Stout Hurst
Dec 8, 2025
Ms. Phyllis Stout Hurst, age 75, of Rockwood, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ yesterday on Monday, December 8, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born on September 25, 1950 to James "Punk" Stout and Mary Ruth "Tude" Kelly Stout in Kingston, TN. She became a CNA at Rockwood Healthcare for about 15 years....
Theresa Ann Ste Marie
Dec 4, 2025
Theresa Ann Ste Marie, age 92 of Carolina Shores, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, December 4th, 2025, at the Jamestowne Assisted Living in Kingston, TN. She was born on October 20th, 1933, in New York City. She was a devout Catholic and her faith was important to her. She worked until retirement as a detective with the NYPD and...
Shirley Louise Reed
Dec 4, 2025
Shirley Louise Reed, age 84 of Smyrna, formerly of Rockwood, passed away on Thursday, December 4th, 2025. She was born on October 12th, 1941. She retired from Whirlpool after a long career with them. She loved trips to the beach, shopping, traveling, and absolutely adored her pets, especially her special cat, Sadie. Her family meant everything to her and she...
Virginia Lea McCarroll
Dec 3, 2025
Virginia Lea McCarroll was welcomed by the Lord with open arms into Heaven on December 3rd, 2025. She was a resident of Rockwood, TN, and formerly lived in Hammond, Indiana. Virginia was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed reading her bible and Christian music. She loved sitting on her front porch and watching the sunrise & sunsets, and often spoke...
Robert Edison Emory
Dec 2, 2025
Robert Edison Emory, born June 12, 1941, passed away on December 2, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, loyalty, and a twinkle in his eye that never dimmed. He was a fabulous man in every sense, the kind who made everyone feel welcome and somehow managed to turn ordinary moments into something memorable.
The son of Charles William Emory and...
George Edd McCollum
Dec 2, 2025
George Edd McCollum, age 89, of Athens TN passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 2, 2025. George, a lifelong Tennessean, was born on February 21, 1936, in Kingston, TN to the late Edgar Vernon McCollum and Bernice Mae Frye McCollum. He was preceded in death by brother Herschel (Bernice) McCollum, and sister Hesta Lena (Joe)...
Mickey Jason Pressley
Dec 1, 2025
Mr. Mickey Jason Pressley, age 56 of Harriman, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025. He was born on March 26, 1969. He was the owner and operator of Pressley's Tree Service. He is preceded in death by his parents; Elmer Lee "Tuggle" Pressley & Dorothy Hamilton Pressley; nephew: Chris Pressley; birth mother: Louise Miles; brother-in-laws: Paul Marlow, Glenn Marlow,...
Stephanie Nicole Berry
Nov 30, 2025
Stephanie Nicole Berry, age 48 of Hendersonville, formerly of Rockwood, gained her heavenly wings on Sunday, November 30, 2025. She was born on May 2, 1977. Stephanie was a bright and shining light in so many people's lives. She was a graduate of Rockwood High School, and later attained her masters in education from Cumberlands University. She has worked as...
Jammey Lynn Shirks
Nov 29, 2025
Jammey Lynn Shirks, age 51, a former resident of the Glen Alice Community of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025, in Rockwood. He was born December 31, 1973, in Crossville, Tennessee. Jammey was a 1992 graduate of Rockwood High School and attended the Glen Alice Christian Church in his youth. He was an Ironworker. Jammey was known and...
Mary Lou Branson McCuiston
Nov 25, 2025
Mary Lou Branson McCuiston, age 81 of Cookeville, formerly of Roane County, passed away on Tuesday, November 25th, 2025. She was born on may 7th, 1944, in Kingston. Mary was an avid sports fan and loved to watch her Lady Vols play. She was a member of Caney Ford Baptist Church when she lived here, and later joined Wilhite Baptist...
Richard "C Moore" Moore
Nov 21, 2025
Mr. Richard “C Moore” Moore, age 66, a resident of Oak Ridge, Tennessee passed away Friday, November 21, 2025, at the Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He was born March 10, 1959, in Oliver Springs, Tennessee. Richard was a member of the Phillipi Primitive Baptist Church in Rockwood, Tennessee. He was an avid Outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting...
Rebecca Jane "Granny Becky" Fisher
Nov 21, 2025
Mrs. Rebecca Jane “Becky” Fisher, age 71, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Friday, November 21, 2025, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. She was born March 18, 1954, in Roane County, Tennessee. Becky was a member of the Eagle Furnace Baptist Church in Rockwood and was a former longtime employee of the “Old Mill” Restaurant in Pigeon...
Johnny Ray Mullins
Nov 21, 2025
Mr. Johnny Ray Mullins, age 56 of Rockwood, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on October 3, 1969. Johnny was a machine operator at Purdue Farms for 15 years. He loved his animals that he took care of from chickens, to goats, and all of his dogs....
Debbie Evans
Nov 18, 2025
Debbie Evans, age 71 of Kingston, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. She was born on April 7, 1954, in Rockwood. Debbie was a member of the Rockwood United Methodist Church. She was a longtime employee of Michael Dunn Center in Kingston where she worked as a supervisor. Debbie was an avid Vols and Lady Vols fan. She is...
Donald Ray Knight
Nov 16, 2025
Mr. Donald Ray Knight, age 72, of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025. He was born on December 24, 1952 to Ralph Knight and Ruth Bowman in Norfolk Virginia and he moved to Rockwood, Tennessee from southern California in 1968. Donald graduated from Rockwood High School and was a pretty good football player. He attended MTSU and...
Delores June Mayton
Nov 15, 2025
Delores June Mayton, 88, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away at her home on Saturday, November 15th, 2025.
Delores was born to Herschel Bryan McCutcheon and Juna Mignon (Milligan) McCutcheon, on May 9th, 1937, in Hollis, Oklahoma. Her family eventually landed in California in the suburbs of Los Angeles where she was raised. She became a military wife marrying Billy J. Causey,...
Joe Frank Gillam
Nov 14, 2025
Mr. Joe Frank Gillam, age 65 of Rockwood, passed away on Friday, November 14th, 2025. He was born on September 16th, 1960, in South Carolina. Mr. Joe was an avid outdoorsman that loved to hunt and fish when he was able to. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle and was an automotive enthusiast. He worked primarily in his life as...
Lenard Dean McLean
Nov 13, 2025
Lenard Dean McLean, age 48, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Dean was born to the late Lenard & Wanda McLean on November 28, 1976. Dean was of the Baptist faith. Dean’s passion was being a Chef and Cook. He also enjoyed carpentry, music, and reading his Bible after a long...
Richard Bowman
Nov 11, 2025
Mr. Richard Bowman, age 74 of Rockwood, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. He was born on February 12, 1951. Richard retired after 30 years with the Department of Energy, working for X10 and K25. He was a member of Asbury Chapel Church. Richard was a member and Past Master of the Rockwood Masonic Lodge #403 F.& A.M., where...
Rebecca "Becky" Ann Trew Clower
Nov 11, 2025
Rebecca "Becky" Ann Trew Clower, age 73 of Rockwood, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. She was born on August 15th, 1952. Becky was a member of the Post Oak Springs Christian Church in Rockwood. Becky was known for her love and sense of caring for people. She enjoyed country music, game shows, cooking, traveling, and NASCAR. She is...

