Jul 17, 2023

Ms. Cindy Shillings, 61, passed away Monday July 17, 2023, after a year long battle with cancer.  She was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church in Harriman.  Cindy was a lifelong resident of Roane County having graduated in 1979 at Harriman High School.

She is preceded in death by her father: David Shillings.

Mother: Marilyn...

Jul 17, 2023

Mr. Ralph A. Young Sr., age 82, formerly of Oakdale, went to be with the Lord on Monday July 17, 2023, at Parkwest Medical Center. He attended the First Baptist Church in Copperas Cove, Texas. Ralph was an amazing husband, dad, papaw, and friend to many. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing and spending time with his family and friends.

Jul 14, 2023

Ms. Tracey Branham, age 60 of Ten Mile passed away July 14, 2023, at The Waters in Sweetwater.  She was a member of the Salem Baptist Church.  Tracey worked at Roane Medical Center for 25 years.

She is preceded in death by her parents: John & Jo Ann Coward.

Survived by her husband:...

Jul 10, 2023

Ms. Mary Jane “Jannie” West, 70, of Harriman, passed away Monday July 10, 2023, at her home.  Mary loved spending time with her family and friends, and she had a talented hobby of playing bluegrass music with her father and husband.

She was preceded in death by her parents: J.L. & Pauline Ward.

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Jul 7, 2023

Mr. James “Bubba” Moore, Jr, age 50 of Oakdale, passed away Friday July 7, 2023.  He was a member of Valley View Baptist Church.  Bubba loved fishing and spending time with family and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents: Jim & Penney Moore.

He is survived by his brother: Allen Moore.

Many...

Jul 5, 2023

Mr. Franklin Kelly, age 80, of Knoxville, went home to the kingdom, the morning of July 5, 2023, around 4:05 am. He told his children he believed in God, and believed in Jesus and with that hope we stand to meet him again. He was a man of honor, a Navy veteran, retired postal worker, and a family provider....

Jul 4, 2023

Mrs. Virginia Thompson Poland, 88, of Harriman, passed away Tuesday July 4, 2023, at UT Medical Center in Knoxville. She was a member of Child’s Memorial Baptist Church and retired from Roane Hosiery. Virginia also worked as a “Pink Lady” volunteer at Roane Medical Center for many years. She was also a 44 year member of The Order of...

Jul 2, 2023

Mr. Samuel R. Sandifer, age 78 of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord Sunday July 2, 2023, with his family by his side. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Sam was a veteran of the United States Air Force.

He was predeceased by his parents: Hayden Roy and Frankie Rayder Sandifer.

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Jul 2, 2023

Mr. James David “Hoot” Gibson, age 74, of Harriman passed away Sunday July 2, 2023, at his home. He was a member of Emory Heights Baptist Church where he served as the sound man for many years. David enjoyed reading and was a talented woodworker and photographer. He retired from X-10 and was a proud veteran of the United...

Jun 29, 2023

Mrs. Martha ‘Joan’ Garrett, 86, of Kingston, passed away June 29, 2023, at her home. She was a member of South Harriman Baptist Church and loved quilting, shopping, and working outdoors.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Wendell Garrett.

Daughter: Brigette Gibson.

Parents: Leroy & Carrie Shipwash.

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Jun 27, 2023

Mrs. Jane Murray Harmon, age 83, of Harriman, passed away June 27, 2023, at Signature HealthCARE in Rockwood.  She was a member of Riverside Baptist Church.  Jane enjoyed painting and working with clay.

She is preceded in death by her husband: John Wayne Harmon.

Parents: Lenard & Ruth Murray.

Brother: LB...

Jun 26, 2023

Ms. Ruth P. Webb, age 80 of Harriman passed away Monday June 26, 2023, at Signature HealthCARE in Rockwood.  She was of Baptist faith.

She is preceded in death by her husband: James Webb.

Parents: Nickey & Cora Patterson.

Three sisters: Lillie Mae Bunch, Stella Moore, and Virgie Tedder.

Three brothers:...

Jun 25, 2023

Jack E. Nelson, 67, of Endicott, New York, formally of Oakdale, followed his strong faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and went to be in his presence after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.  Jack was a veteran of the U.S Army, he completed MP Training in Alabama, in...

Jun 24, 2023

Ms. Alice Faye Conley, 80, of Harriman, passed away June 24, 2023, at Roane Medical Center.  Faye was the owner & operator of Happy Top Beauty Shop for over 40 years.  She loved cooking, gardening, working in the yard and especially spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Carl...

Jun 21, 2023

Miss Alexandria Pennington, age 24, of Wartburg, passed away on June 21, 2023. Born April 21, 1999, in Knoxville to Kristy and Anthony Pennington, Ali was an outstandingly intelligent person who had the gift of making friends with absolutely anybody. She was known for being outgoing, comedic, and a big ball of sunshine. Her vibrant personality would light up...

Jun 14, 2023

Ms. Lisa Lemons, age 60, of Harriman, passed away June 14, 2023, at Roane Medical Center in Harriman.  She enjoyed doing crafts, yard sales, going to thrift stores and spending time with family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her father: Kenney Lemons

Stepdad: Roy Harvey.

Brother: David “Harv”...

Jun 10, 2023

Mr. Marvin Turpin, age 91, of Harriman passed away peacefully Saturday June 10, 2023, at Signature HealthCare of Rockwood.  Marvin was a lifelong mechanic and a friend to his customers. He was proud to be the first of three generations of mechanics in the Turpin family.

He is also preceded in death by his wife: Wilma Jean...

Jun 8, 2023

Annelies Raetzer (nee Weiersmüller), of Kingston died peacefully on June 8, 2023, under the gift of hospice care, at Commonwealth Senior Living at Oak Ridge.

Annelies was born on January 16, 1942, in Canton Aargau, Switzerland.  She and her young family immigrated to the United States in 1971, where they initially lived in Minnesota, and the Indiana,...

Jun 6, 2023

Ms. Ethlyn Campbell, 100, of Harriman, passed away June 6, 2023, at Jamestowne Assisted Living in Kingston. She was a member of Wood Chapel Methodist Church.  Ethlyn loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them.

She was preceded in death by her husband: John D. Campbell.

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Parents: Wyatt...

Jun 5, 2023

Mr. Seth Thomas Luttrell, age 34, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Pensacola FL, June 5, 2023.  He was born and raised in Crossville, and he graduated from Cumberland Co. High School.  He played football for several years in school and truly loved the game.  Due to health issues and a couple of surgeries to his back he...