Linda Banks

Mar 7, 2025

Ms. Linda Banks, 73, of Rockwood passed away on March 7, 2025, at her home. She worked in Roane Hosiery Mill for many years. She enjoyed sewing, Family Feud with Steve Harvey, and animals. She was a long-time member of Child's Memorial Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Melvin & Lola Utley.

Sisters: Rena Utley...

Lloyd Barger

Mar 4, 2025

Mr. Llyod Edward Barger, age 79 of Lancing, passed away Tuesday March 4, 2025, at his home.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Ross and Lorene Barger.

Two daughters: Sherry Barger and Melissa Byess.

Two brothers: Jim and Michael Barger.

And one sister: Louise Barger.

He is survived by his wife: Phyllis Pelfrey Barger.

One...

Patricia Summers

Mar 3, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Hill Summers, affectionately known as "Sissy", a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, on March 3, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was 71 years old.

Born in Crossville, Tennessee January 17, 1954, with a heart too big...

Betty Hall

Mar 1, 2025

Mrs. Betty Sue Hall, age 75 of Harriman, passed away Saturday March 1, 2025, at River Grove Health & Rehab in Loudon. She was a member of the Mill Baptist Church and enjoyed attending New Life Baptist. Betty loved to volunteer at Walnut Hill Baptist Church clothes closet.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Herbert Hall

Her parents: Charlie &...

Lois Longmire

Feb 27, 2025

Mrs. Lois Evelyn Oran Longmire, age 80, of Kingston passed away on Thursday February 27, 2025, at Diversicare of Oak Ridge. Lois loved singing and playing the piano in church.

She was preceded in death by husband: Joe Longmire.

Parents: W.F. & Lorene Oran.

She is survived by son & daughter-in-law, daughter, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Sister &...

Makenzie Cofer

Feb 24, 2025

Makenzie Leigh Cofer, age 16, of Harriman passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital in Nashville. Makenzie was a sweet girl. Her smile was contagious. Her red rosey cheeks just glowed when she smiled. Her bright blue eyes were breathtaking. She loved hanging out with friends and being on her phone. Makenzie loved going on vacation, the...

Melissa "Lisa" Webb

Feb 23, 2025

Mrs. Melissa "Lisa" Webb, age 61, of Robbins, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at her home. It was no secret how that Lisa loved her family. She was married to the love of her life, Darrell, for 40 years. During those forty years, she had two wonderful sons whom she loved dearly. Aside...

John Botelho

Feb 21, 2025

Mr. John G. Botelho, age 76, of the Joyner community, formerly of Boston, MA, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

He is preceded in death by his parents: John G. and Rose Cabral Botelho.

He is survived by his wife: Beverly Botelho.

Two sons: John Botelho,...

Bernard Fisher

Feb 17, 2025

Mr. Bernard Arnold "Bernie" Fisher, age 81, of Lancing, passed away Monday February 17, 2025, at his home. Bernie was a 1961 graduate of Lima Senior High School in Lima, OH. He attended Findlay University; he earned an associate's degree in business management from the University of Northwestern Ohio and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in international business...

James Coffman

Feb 17, 2025

Mr. James Henry Coffman, age 80 of the Boswell Chapel community in Oakdale, passed away Monday February 17, 2025, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was a member of Rankin Chapel Baptist Church. James was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and coached Little League football in Oakdale for many years.

He was preceded in...

Johnny Marshall

Feb 15, 2025

Mr. Johnny Marshall, age 79, of Harriman passed away February 15, 2025, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. He was a member of the Big Emory Baptist Church. Johnny worked for many years in the steel mill in Birmingham, AL and in Harriman, TN. Also, he was the Maintenance Supervisor at Roane County Park for 10 years.

He is...

Bill Buck

Feb 13, 2025

Mr. William R. "Bill" Buck, age 84, of the Rinnie community, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, February 13, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Fentress County, Tennessee on November 28, 1940. Bill was a faithful and dedicated member of Rinnie Baptist Church for Sixty-two years, where served as a...

Bennie Shannon

Feb 9, 2025

Mr. Bennie J. Shannon, age 75, of the Annadel community, passed away Sunday February 9, 2025, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. He was a member of Annadel Missionary Baptist Church. Bennie was self-employed his entire life. For 60 years he helped run his family's wrecker service and paint and body shop.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Ben...

Patricia Wombles

Feb 5, 2025

Mrs. Patricia Lawson Wombles, age 71 of Harriman, passed away Wednesday February 5, 2025, at her home.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Danny Lee Wombles.

Her parents: Carl and Margaret McCarroll Lawson.

And three brothers: Jim, Kenny, and Carlos Lawson.

She is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law: Danette and Chris Stewart, and Paige...

Joseph Mariotti

Jan 31, 2025

Mr. Joseph Alan "Joey" Mariotti, age 63 of Wartburg, formerly of Port Charlotte, FL, passed away Friday January 31, 2025, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born in Derby, CT.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Alfred Brown and Lorraine Pizzi Mariotti.

And two sisters: Mary Mariotti and Laurie Yenkelun.

He is survived by his wife: Lora Vaughn Mariotti.

His...

Ethan McGhee

Jan 24, 2025

Mr. Ethan Wade McGhee, age 25, of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord Friday, January 24, 2025, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. He was a 2017 graduate of Oliver Springs High School and a 2020 graduate of the Diesel Powered Equipment Technology Program at TCAT in Harriman.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother: Josephine...

Larry Gibson

Jan 24, 2025

Mr. Larry Gibson, age 76 of Wartburg, passed away Friday January 24, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Theron and Ida Smith Gibson.

He is survived by two daughters: Tracy James and Loretta Love.

One brother: Terry Gibson.

Four sisters: Darlene Gibson, Sandra Mosely-Osterman, Shirley Louma,...

Margaret Cantrell

Jan 22, 2025

Mrs. Margaret Cantrell, age 95, of Harriman passed away on January 22, 2025, at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. She enjoyed canning, cooking and baking for her family and going to BINGO.

She was preceded in death by four children: Gail Katherine Mullin, Dennis Ray Cantrell, Deborah Kay Cantrell, and Bruce Edward Cantrell.

Sister: Betty Sue Moore.

She is survived by four children...

Grant Randolph

Jan 22, 2025

Grant Randolph, 69, of Rockwood, passed away January 22, 2025, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was an active member of Emory Gap Baptist Church. Grant loved having "get-to-gathers" with his family. He was an avid nature lover, a truck enthusiast and had a love for music.

He is preceded in death by his 1st wife: Cathy...

Charles Manis

Jan 18, 2025

Mr. Charles Manis, age 60 of Emory Heights community passed away January 18, 2025, at his home. He was a member of the Emory Heights Baptist Church. Charles was a truck driver, over the road and dump truck, for many years. He loved going fishing and spending time with family and friends

He is preceded in death by his parents: Vic...