Obituaries

Dustin Wayne Cooper

Dustin Wayne Cooper

Mar 29, 2023

Mr. Dusty Cooper, age 49 of Wartburg, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2023, at his home. He was a 1993 graduate of Central High School in Wartburg and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Kenneth and Reba Cooper, and Gene and Macel Adkins.

And...

Conward Edgar Farmer

Conward Edgar Farmer

Mar 29, 2023

Conward Edgar Farmer (87) of Maryville, TN went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2023, at his son’s home, surrounded by his loving family. Conward was born in Haysi, Virginia to the late Earl H. and Ruby Farmer. During the years of 1954-1958, he served as an Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic for the Air Force. After his service...

Portia Bartonia (Bennecker)  Cook

Portia Bartonia (Bennecker) Cook

Mar 29, 2023

Ms. Portia “Toni” Cook, age 81, of Harriman, passed away Wednesday March 29, 2023, at West Hills Health and Rehab in Knoxville.  Toni loved spending time with her family and sitting outside enjoying all of Gods creations.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Barton & Margaret Bennecker.

Grandson: Jordan Hall.

Brother-in-law:...

Bobbie Ellen (Lockhart)  White

Bobbie Ellen (Lockhart) White

Mar 26, 2023

Bobbie Ellen Lockhart White, of Harriman, formerly of Savannah, GA passed away after a magnificent life of loving, giving and creating.

Bobbie was born in Brooklet, GA on June 7, 1934, and passed on March 26th, 2023.

She graduated from Commecial High School of Savannah in 1953 and worked for March of Dimes and The...

Margie Sue (Roark)  Combs

Margie Sue (Roark) Combs

Mar 26, 2023

Mrs. Margie S. Combs, age 62, of Harriman passed away Sunday March 26, 2023, at her home. She was a member of Beech Fork Holiness Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Sampson and Maggie Nolan.

Two sons: Earl Roger Combs, Jr, and Christopher Shannon Combs.

And one brother: David Roark....

Jerry Gene Reynolds

Jerry Gene Reynolds

Mar 21, 2023

Mr. Jerry G. Reynolds, 75 of Oakdale, passed away Tuesday March 21, 2023, at Roane Medical Center. He was a devoted member of Boswell Chapel Baptist Church. Jerry was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and shooting guns.

He is preceded in death by his parents: L.W. and Minnie Reynolds. One daughter: Tina Renee Reynolds. Three...

Patrick Lee ("Pat")  Hargis

Patrick Lee ("Pat") Hargis

Mar 20, 2023

Mr. Patrick Lee (“Pat“) Hargis, 82, passed away on March 20,2023, with his son by his side.

He spent his last few days surrounded by family and friends, joking until the end.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy Pershing Hargis and Rosemarie Joan Hargis; siblings, Larry Richard Hargis, Roger Jerome Hargis, and...

Edgar Joseph (Joe)  Branham

Edgar Joseph (Joe) Branham

Mar 17, 2023

Mr. Edgar Joseph "Joe" Branham, age 66, of Harriman, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus Friday March 17, 2023. He was a member of Piney Baptist Church. Joe graduated from Harriman High School in 1975. He loved his family, and if you talked to him for very long, the conversation would turn to racing. Joe loved...

Brittany Victoria (Murray)  Murray

Brittany Victoria (Murray) Murray

Mar 17, 2023

Miss. Brittany Victoria Murray, age 34, of Harriman, passed away Friday March 17, 2023, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, along with several aunts and uncles.

She is survived by her daughter: Bryley Murray.

Her parents: Larry and Barbara Murray.

Her sister:...

Kelly Elizabeth (Strunk)  Adkisson

Kelly Elizabeth (Strunk) Adkisson

Mar 11, 2023

Ms. Kelly Adkisson , age 52, of Harriman passed away Saturday March 11, 2023, at Roane Medical Center in the comforting presence of her daughters.  Kelly was a mother first and foremost.  She took pride in raising her children and always said they were what represented her life.  She has a passion for movies, coloring books,...

Edward D. Henry

Edward D. Henry

Mar 11, 2023

Mr. Edward Henry, age 80 of Wartburg, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He enjoyed listening to gospel music and working with his hands, repairing everything from clocks to lawnmowers and was a very good cabinet maker. For several years, he hosted a shooting match at his home where he enjoyed visiting with...

Patricia Ann (Margrave)  Margrave

Patricia Ann (Margrave) Margrave

Mar 2, 2023

Ms. Patricia Ann Margrave , age 74, of Harriman passed away Thursday March 2, 2023, at Renaissance Terrace in Harriman.  She was born January 4, 1949, in Harriman to the late George William Margrave, Jr and Dale P. Margrave.  Patty grew up in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.  She loved babysitting her siblings and cousins and playing...

Virginia "Gena" Ruth Taylor

Virginia "Gena" Ruth Taylor

Mar 2, 2023

Ms. Gena Taylor, 78, of Harriman, passed away March 2, 2023, at Roane Medical Center. She was a member of Childs Memorial Baptist Church. Gena was a life long lover of all things Elvis.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Tommy Taylor.

Parents: Paul &...

Marcella Mary (Nardinger)  Kalbenbach

Marcella Mary (Nardinger) Kalbenbach

Feb 28, 2023

Mrs. Marcella Mary Kaldenbach, age 88, passed away February 28, 2023 at her home in Harriman, TN.  Marcella was born September 25, 1934, in Everett, Washington.  After graduating from high school in Everett, she enrolled in nursing school in pursuit of her life-long dream.  While attending school in Spokane, she met Charles Kaldenbach, her future husband. ...

Jennifer Maxine (Barger)  Turpin

Jennifer Maxine (Barger) Turpin

Feb 23, 2023

Jennifer Maxine Turpin, age 52, made the trip to Heaven with Jesus while her family was close by her side.  A resident of Oakdale, TN and a member of Mill Baptist Church most of her life.

She was born to Ronald & Faye Barger.  She loved fishing and camping, just...

Don Herman Hern

Don Herman Hern

Feb 22, 2023

Mr. Don Herman Hern, age 82, of Wartburg, passed away Wednesday February 22, 2022, at the Life Care Center of Morgan County in Wartburg. Don was born August 10, 1940, in San Diego, California of Dutch parents. For many years he worked in environmental monitoring at the North American Aviation Science Center in Thousand Oaks, California. Over the years,...

Thomas Barger

Thomas Barger

Feb 21, 2023

Mr. Thomas “Tommy” Barger, 71 of Harriman, passed away February 21, 2023, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville.  He worked at WASCO for 34 years.

He is preceded in death by his wife: Linda Barger

Parents: Clifton & Bobbie Barger.

Brother: Ronnie Barger.

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Dorothy (Ellison)  Cook

Dorothy (Ellison) Cook

Feb 18, 2023

Ms. Dorothy Cook , age 78, of Oakdale went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday February 18, 2023, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge.  Dorothy married her late husband, George, on November 15, 1967, and they raised 5 children together.  Once her children were raised, she enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren...

Ledford Cochran Jr.

Ledford Cochran Jr.

Feb 17, 2023

Mr. Ledford Cochran, age 80, of Harriman, passed away Friday February 17, 2023 at Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville. Ledford had many hobbies including hunting and fishing, but his favorite hobby was running. He was proud to have faithfully served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Interestingly, Ledford turned 21 years old in...

Jerry Mac Lemons

Jerry Mac Lemons

Feb 17, 2023

Mr. Jerry Lemons, age 75, of Harriman, passed away Friday February 17, 2023 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. For those who knew Jerry, they knew that Jerry was very intelligent. His intelligence was displayed through numerous playwrights and poems that he composed himself. He had a very creative mind. Aside from his written accomplishments, Jerry was proud to...