Obituaries

Betty Sue Moore

Betty Sue Moore

May 28, 2023

Betty Sue Moore, 90 years, passed away in her Chesnee home the morning of May 28, 2023, after a brief illness. Betty was born on June 28, 1932, in Roane County, Tennessee, to the late Edward and Kate Pearl Mcelroy Culvahouse. In her working years she was a sewer 21 years with Burlington Hosiery. She was a member of...

Allen Lynn Price

Allen Lynn Price

May 28, 2023

Mr. Lynn Price, 72, of Harriman, passed away May 28, 2023 at his home. He loved caring for his racing horses in his younger years.

He is preceeded in death by his wife: Barbara Sue Price.

His parents: James & Norma Price.

Two brothers: Ray Cann and Darryl Cann.

Sister: Patricia...

Joseph Wright

Joseph Wright

May 27, 2023

Mr. Joseph Wright, age 76, of Kingston, passed away Saturday May 27, 2023, at his home.  He worked and retired from ORNL in Oak Ridge.  Joseph loved working on cars and was an avid wood worker.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Elmer & Alma Wright

Four brothers: Edward, Bobby, Reed, and Creed....

Vicky 'Vic' Boyd Loden

Vicky 'Vic' Boyd Loden

May 23, 2023

Mr. Vicky B. ‘Vic’ Loden, of Rockwood formally of Emory Gap passed away May 23, 2023, at Roane Medial Center.  Vic retired from Alba Health.  He enjoyed working on cars and dirt track racing.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Harvey & Mae Loden.

He is survived by his...

Carl Roland Poitevint

Carl Roland Poitevint

May 19, 2023

Mr. Carl R. Poitevint, age 71, of Sunbright, formerly of Odessa, Texas, passed away Friday May 19,2023, at Life Care Center of Morgan County.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Bennett and Betty Standard Poitevint.

He is survived by his wife: Kathy Lawson.

Two sons: Bennett and John Poitevint.

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Michael Dewayne Conely

Michael Dewayne Conely

May 15, 2023

Mr. Michael D. Conley, age 62, passed away Monday May 15, 2023, at his home.  He loved to go fishing, playing his guitar, and making knives.

He is preceded in death by his father: Carl E. Conley

He is survived by his daughter: Megan Conley.

Granddaughter: Grace

Mother: Faye Conley.

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Jimmy Lee Hester

Jimmy Lee Hester

May 15, 2023

Mr. Jimmy Hester, age 84, of Rockwood, passed away Monday May 15, 2023, at his home.  He served in the US Army and is a member of the VFW Post 4782 Rockwood.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Eskle & Martha Hester.

Four brothers: Edger Lee Hester, Tommy Hester, Daniel Hester, and James...

Robert 'Bob' Glenn Elmore

Robert 'Bob' Glenn Elmore

May 14, 2023

Mr. Robert Glenn Elmore, age 55, of Harriman passed away Sunday May 14, 2023. He was born January 29, 1968, in Harriman, TN. The son of the late Barbara Ann Bowling Murphy of Harriman, TN. and the late Lonzo William Elmore of Harriman, Tennessee. He was an LPN. He was dedicated and hard-working. He was an EMT for Rural...

Kimberly Ann (Schmidt)  Seiber

Kimberly Ann (Schmidt) Seiber

May 6, 2023

Mrs. Kim Seiber, age 61, of Harriman, passed away Saturday May 6, 2023, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge.  Kim loved UT football, the Dallas Cowboys and growing flowers and working in her yard.

She is preceded in death by her son: Jeremy Byington.

Father: Harvey Schmidt.

Mother: Linda Randolph.

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Connie Lily Lakatta (Northern)  Branson

Connie Lily Lakatta (Northern) Branson

May 5, 2023

Ms. Connie Lily Lekatta Northern Branson, age 68, of Harriman passed away Friday morning May 5, 2023, at her home.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Jimmy Ray Branson.

Parents: DJ & Geneva Northern.

Brother: Samuel Northern.

Three sisters: Doris “Pando” Beard, Margaret Sandifer, and Sonya Northern.

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Norma Geraldine (Rich)  Cross

Norma Geraldine (Rich) Cross

May 3, 2023

Mrs. Norma Geraldine Cross, age 88 of Wartburg, passed away Wednesday May 3, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. She was a member of Armes Chapel Baptist Church. Geraldine was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her greatest wish was that all her family knew how much she loved them.

She...

Elmer Allen Brown

Elmer Allen Brown

May 3, 2023

Mr. Allen Brown, age 79, of Harriman, passed away Wednesday May 3, 2023, at Roane Medical Center.  He worked and retired from Wright Drilling where he spent his days drilling oil wells.  Allen enjoyed watching Wester TV shows and working in the garden.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Elmer & Carrie Brown....

Jane L Norris

Jane L Norris

Apr 25, 2023

Mrs. Jane L. Norris, age 76, of Oakdale, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday April 25, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family and friends. She was a member of the Rockwood Church of God of Prophecy for 44 years. She was loved by her family and friends.

She is preceded in death...

Kenneth Lee Davidson

Kenneth Lee Davidson

Apr 24, 2023

Mr. Kenneth Lee Davidson, age 81, of Deer Lodge, went home to be with the Lord Monday, April 24, 2023, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. Ken retired from Cumberland County EMS and was the first director of Morgan County EMS. He was a loving father, grandfather, and brother. He was loved by all who knew him. Ken was...

Jerry David Bazel

Jerry David Bazel

Apr 19, 2023

Mr. Jerry David Bazel, 77, departed this life on April 19, 2023, at his home.  He was born on December 5, 1945.  Jerry was a lifelong resident of Harriman, TN.  He loved to fish, hunt, drive & work on his truck.  He will always be remembered for his shooting skills, as well as sitting outside enjoying God’s creations.

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Clina Evelyn (Goodman)  Bowling

Clina Evelyn (Goodman) Bowling

Apr 18, 2023

Mrs. Clina Goodman Bowling, age 93, of Rockwood, passed away Tuesday April 18, 2023, at the home of her niece in Acworth, Georgia. She was a member of Pilot Mountain Missionary Baptist Church. Among her many accolades, Clina was a trained opera singer, an avid golfer and quilt maker. She was a long-time member of the Rockwood Garden Club...

Susan Ann Hall

Susan Ann Hall

Apr 7, 2023

Susan Hall, 66, of Harriman, passed away April 7, 2023, at Parkwest Medical Center. She worked at Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary for 28 years. She loved her family and worked hard to provide for them. She was a traveler at heart taking road trips from Key West to California and even spending time at Niagara Falls.

She...

Lakila Teagan Frost

Lakila Teagan Frost

Mar 31, 2023

Lakila Tegan Frost was born an angel on Friday March 31, 2023, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville.

She was preceded in death by her uncle: Herbie Morris.

She is survived by her parents: Tyler Frost and Latisa Morris.

Her grandparents: Bryan and Regina Duncan, and Tonya and J.D. Duncan.

Her...

Thomas "Tommy" McKinnley Lowe

Thomas "Tommy" McKinnley Lowe

Mar 31, 2023

Mr. Tommy Lowe, age 67, of Harriman, passed away Friday March 31, 2023, at his home.  He worked as a Brick Mason for many years.  Tommy enjoyed being at the lake fishing and playing his guitar and good music.

He was preceded in death by his mother: Juanita Neal Lowe.

He is survived by his...

Daryl Ray Bailey

Daryl Ray Bailey

Mar 30, 2023

Mr. Daryl Bailey, age 45, of Rockwood, passed away Thursday March 30, 2023, at Roane Medical Center.  He loved spending time with his family and cherished his grandson.

He is survived by his wife: Joanie Gann Bailey.

Two sons: Cody Bailey and Trevor Bailey.

Daughter: Amber Bailey.

Parents: Daniel...