Obituaries
Mildred Cardenas
Sep 11, 2025
Mrs. Mildred "Popeye" Cardenas, age 75, of Harriman passed away Thursday September 11, 2025, at Signature HealthCARE of Rockwood. She worked at Holiday Inn for many years. Mildred loved living with her nephew Paul & Diane Turpin where she enjoyed taking care of their dogs Buddy and Buffy.
She is preceded in death by her husband: Alfred Cardenas.
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Tiffany Cantrell
Sep 10, 2025
Ms. Tiffany Cantrell, age 49 of Crossville, formally of Rockwood, passed away Wednesday September 10, 2025, at Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville. She loved her dog Andy and playing games on her computer.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Margaret Cantrell, and Rev. James & Charlene Edwards.
She is survived by son & daughter-in-law: Andrew & Megan Hackler.
Mother: Sherry Edwars & David...
Robin Gann Dorlan
Sep 8, 2025
Ms. Robin Gann Dorlan, age 72, of Harriman passed away Monday September 8, 2025, at her home. She was a lifelong member of the 1st Assemble of God in Harriman until it closed and then she attended Bible Biker Church in Rockwood.
She is preceded in death by her parents: Bill & Etta Beard.
Siblings: Elizabeth Watts, Jim Beard,...
Barbara Keeney
Sep 3, 2025
Ms. Barbara Keeney, age 70, of Harriman passed away Wednesday September 3, 2025, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was a member of New Life Church. Barbara worked at Roane Hosiery, and Hardees many years as well as at The Michiel Dunn Center.
She is preceded in death by her parents: Clarence & Marvis Edwards.
Brother:...
Leslie LaRue
Sep 1, 2025
Leslie "Les" Benton LaRue, age 54, of Harriman, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 1, 2025.
Les was the husband of Jerrie Kirkpatrick LaRue. They shared 31 years of marriage together and three beautiful daughters. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late Lawrence LaRue and Sandra Webber LaRue. In 1990,...
Linda Calandrino
Aug 29, 2025
Ms. Linda Trice Calandrino, age 68 of Lancing, passed away Friday August 29, 2025, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. Her grandchildren were her life and she cherished every moment with them.
She was proceeded in death by her husband: Chuck Calandrino.
And her parents: Daniel and Dorothy Trice.
She is survived by three sons and...
Michael Lee Bullard
Aug 29, 2025
Mr. Lee Bullard, age 47, of Kingston, passed away August 29, 2025. Lee worked many years as a welder and fabricator. He always loved going off roading in his trucks.
He was preceded in death by his mother: Mona Lee Bullard.
Grandparents: Wilbert Rowe & Robbie Lee Rowe and Virgel & Sarah Bullard.
He is survived by his father: Mickey and wife Bonnie Bullard.
Brother:...
Eddie Hensley
Aug 29, 2025
Mr. Eddie Hensley, age 75, of Rockwood, passed away on August 29, 2025, at his home. Mr. Hensley served in the Navy where he bravely spent time in Vietnam.
Proceeded in death by his sons: Derek Hensley and Dwayne Hensley.
Parents: Bernard Hensley & Mary Maynard.
Brother: Wayne Hensley.
Sister: Wanda Alred.
Survived by his daughter: Natalie Hensley.
Son: Jason...
Peggy Langley
Aug 22, 2025
Mrs. Peggy Lou Robinson Langley, age 88 of Huntsville, AL, formally of Harriman, TN, passed away August 22, 2025. She was of the Baptist faith, a graduate of Andrew Jackson Business University (Nashville), and was a retired Civil Servant supporting the ARMY/MLRS. She is now resting in the arms of Jesus, in Whom she had complete trust.
She was...
Ronnie Norris
Aug 21, 2025
Mr. Ronnie Lee Norris, age 70 of Wartburg, passed away Thursday August 21, 2025, at Life Care Center of Morgan County. He attended the Church of God in Sunbright.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Abe and Virgie Shannon Norris.
Five half-brothers: Mitchell Norris, Howard Norris, Winford Norris, Conley Freels, and Omer Freels.
Four half-sisters: Bonnie Mays,...
Reba Bridges
Aug 8, 2025
Ms. Reba Bridges, age 71, of Harriman passed away Saturday August 8, 2025, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was of Baptist faith. Reba loved her family and crocheting things for her grandsons and playing video games with them.
She is preceded in death by her mother: Margert Huckelby.
Fathers: Alfred Huckelby and Obie Bridges.
Sister: Karen Bridges.
She is survived by her...
Carol Patton
Aug 4, 2025
Mrs. Carol Ann Patton, age 77, of Lancing, passed away Monday August 4, 2025, at her home.
She is preceded in death by her husband: Billy Gene Patton.
Her son: Randy M. Patton.
And two sisters: Della Mae Barnett and Wanda Beasley.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Amanda and Lance Hickman.
Six grandchildren: Dusty Patton (Hannah), Kristy Patton (Dustin), Craig Patton (Jacklyn),...
Robert Hamby
Jul 24, 2025
Mr. Robert L. Hamby, age 79, of Wartburg, passed away Thursday July 24, 2025, at Life Care Center of Morgan County. He was born on April 25, 1946, on Greasy Creek to the late Carl and Ollie Ellis Hamby. He was a veteran of the United States Army.
Robert was preceded in death by his wife: Joann Pollard Hamby.
His stepdaughter: Kelly...
Brenda Parks
Jul 21, 2025
Ms. Brenda Sue Potter Parks, age 76, went to sleep at her home in Shady Grove, TN on the night of July 20, 2025, and woke up in the arms of her Savior. Brenda was born on September 7, 1948, to Solomon Owen Potter and Edith Wilma Potter at their home in Shady Grove, TN. From that day forward, she...
Coy Abston
Jul 21, 2025
Mr. Coy Abston, age 81, of Harriman passed away on Monday July 21, 2025, at Fr Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. He worked at Harriman Gardens as Site Maintenance.
He was preceded in death by his wife: Billie Abston.
Three daughters: Diane Cates, Wilma Fisher, and Donna Frayley.
Parents: Elbert & Lucy Abson.
Brothers: Ed Abston and...
Joann Hamby
Jul 18, 2025
Mrs. Joann Hamby, age 75 of Wartburg, went home to be with the Lord Friday July 18, 2025. She was born September 10, 1949, at Harriman Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her daughter: Kelly Brooks.
Her parents: Fred and Martha Pollard.
Her brother: Ray W. Pollard, and infant brother: J.D. Pollard.
And her father and mother-in-law: Carl and...
Betty Spears
Jul 16, 2025
Mrs. Betty Spears Pressley, age 85, of Harriman passed away Wednesday July 16, 2025, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was a member of Good Ole Gospel Church where she loved to sing and play guitar. Betty worked at Wampler's Farm in Lenoir City for many years and also at Johnson Health Care in Harriman.
She is preceded in death by her 1st husband:...
Samantha Smith
Jul 15, 2025
Mrs. Samantha Smith, age 44, of Sunbright passed away Tuesday July 15, 2025, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville.
She is preceded in death by her mother: Pamela Young Strunk.
She is survived by her husband: David C. Smith.
One son: David Smith.
Two daughters and sons-in-law: Emily and Daniel Underwood, Sarah and Colby King.
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Betty Lemons
Jul 10, 2025
Mrs. Betty Dana Lemons, age 84, of Harriman, passed away on July 10, 2025, in her home surrounded by her family.
She is preceded in death by her husband: James "JB" Lemons.
Sons: Eddie Lemons, Kenny Lemons and Don Lemons.
Parents: Martin & Nora Basler.
Brothers: John Basler, Paul Basler, and Jim Basler.
Sisters: Thelma Davis and Lovette Basler.
She is survived by her son: James Lemons.
Daughters:...
James Maxey Rose II
Jul 5, 2025
James Maxey Rose II, affectionately known as Jamey, passed away on July 5, 2025, at the age of 48. Born on January 10, 1977, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Jamey brought warmth and laughter to everyone he met throughout his life.
Jamey was well-known as a people person, some would even say he was a "talker", whose charm could easily light up...
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