Obituaries

Tonya Johnson
Jan 9, 2022
Ms. Tonya Johnson, 61, Harriman, passed away Sunday January 9, 2022, at Signature Health Care of Rockwood. Tonya retired after 33 years from Morgan County Corrections Department.
She was predeceased by her father: Lowell Dean Johnson.
She is survived by her mother: Francis Palmer...
Lola Karen (Beach) Thornton
Dec 31, 2021
Mrs. Karen Thornton, age 75, of Pine Orchard Community passed away December 31, 2021, at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. She was a member of Pine Orchard Baptist Church. Karen loved quilting, working in the garden and with flowers, but most of all she loved her dog, Katy.
She is...
Larry Eugene Matheson
Dec 31, 2021
Mr. Larry Eugene Matheson, age 66, a life-long resident of Wartburg, went home to be with our Lord Friday December 31, 2021. He was born May 4, 1955, to the late William and Edna Matheson. He was a veteran of the United States Army and the National Guard. Larry was an avid outdoorsman who loved riding horses, fishing, hunting,...
Clifford Alonza Maner
Dec 29, 2021
Mr. Cliff ‘Butch’ Maner , 63, of Knoxville, formally of Kingston passed away December 29, 2021, at Beverly Park Place Health & Rehab. He was of Baptist faith. Butch enjoyed playing games on his computer and attended Roane Co Highschool class of 1976.
He was preceded in death by his...
Cheryl Kay Angel
Dec 28, 2021
Miss Cheryl Angel, 58, of Harriman passed away Tuesday December 28, 2021 at her home after battling a long illness surrounded by her loving family. Cheryl was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church. She loved going to church, singing in the choir, listening to gospel music and upon her own profession of faith, Cheryl was baptized. She wasn’t...

Robert Lawrence Brown
Dec 26, 2021
Mr. Robert Brown, age 73, of Harriman, formally of Karns passed away Sunday December 26, 2021, at his home. He worked at Roane State Community College for 30 years. He enjoyed working on computers. Robert served in the Air Force.
He is preceded in death by his parents: Daniel Brown...
Carl Eugene Stump
Dec 22, 2021
Carl Eugene Stump, age 86, of Kingston, TN, passed away in Oak Ridge, TN, on Dec 22, 2021. Born in Lebanon, VA, February 27, 1935, he was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Blanche Stump, his first wife and mother of their children, Lois Bates Stump, and his second wife, Dr. Marty Wallace. He is survived by...

Charles Glenn Henderson
Dec 22, 2021
Mr. Charles Henderson , 82, of Oakdale, passed away Wednesday December 22, 2021, at his home. He served 4 years in the Navy and 20 years in the Army Reserves. Charles loved playing music and singing, going fishing on his boat and trading cars.
He was preceded in death by...
Savannah (Sexton) Clark
Dec 20, 2021
Ms. Savannah Clark, 100, of South Harriman, passed away Monday December 20, 2021, at Jamestowne Assisted Living in Kingston. She was oldest charter member of the Mill Baptist Church in Harriman. Savannah was known for her chicken and dumplings. She loved quilting and most of all, her family.
She was...

Jackie Larry Hill
Dec 18, 2021
Mr. Jackie L. Hill, age 70, of Camp Austin gained his wings on Saturday December 18, 2021, peacefully with his family by his side. He was a lifelong member of West Side Baptist Church in Oakdale. Jackie was a long-standing businessman and respected friend to so many.
He is preceded...

Movita Anita (Cheek) Gentry
Dec 6, 2021
Ms. Movita Gentry, age 77, of Loudon passed away Monday December 6, 2021, at River Grove Health & Rehab in Loudon. Movita loved reading and gardening.
She is preceded in death by her husband: Garlin Gentry
Brother: Sidney Cheek.
Sister: Sarah Lee Brock.
...Doris Kay (Davis) Pass
Dec 6, 2021
Mrs. Doris Pass, age 73 of Wartburg went home to be with the Lord Monday December 6, 2021, at Parkwest Medical Center.
She is preceded in death by her parents: Clifford and Gladys Davis.
Her son: Jeffery Pass.
Two sisters: Betty Williams and Rhonda Davis.
And one brother: Tommy...

Stevie Lebron Harvey
Dec 3, 2021
Mr. Stevie Harvey, age 65 of Harriman, passed away Friday December 3, 2021, at his daughters’ home. He worked and retired from Vulcan Road Construction after 40 plus years. Stevie loved fishing and antique cars.
He is preceded in death by his father: James Harvey.
His brother:...
James Stanley Hughes
Dec 1, 2021
Mr. James Stanley Hughes , 50, of Harriman, passed away Wednesday December 1, 2021, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He loved art, tattooing, and working on different things.
He was preceded in death by his father: Stanley Hughes.
Brother: Lee Hughes.
...
Virginia Ann Pio
Nov 30, 2021
Ms. Ann Pio, 77 , of Kingston passed away November 30, 2021, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. She retired from 26 years of working as the Church Secretary at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Harriman. Ann lived her life taking care of others. She is preceded in death by her son: Clay McCloud. Parents: Millard...
David Lee Hill
Nov 28, 2021
Mr. David Hill, age 55, of Harriman, TN passed away Sunday November 28, 2021. In David’s younger years, he loved to draw and was artistic. As he grew older, his creativity and artistic ability never diminished. Whether it was old cars or things he would get from the thrift store, David loved to tinker with things. He mostly kept...
Karla Jeannette (Keys) Turpin
Nov 24, 2021
KARLA JEANETTE KEYS TURPIN of Harriman, TN, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. She passed away at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN following a hard-fought battle with a lingering illness.
Karla was born on February 22, 1961, in East Liverpool, Ohio. A former resident of...
Marvin Jackson Hickman
Nov 24, 2021
Mr. Marvin Jackson Hickman, age 88 of Oakdale, passed away Wednesday November 24, 2021, at Ben Atchley State Veterans Home in Knoxville. He was born in Potters Chapel, the second son of Mack and Corda Lee Hickman on November 24, 1933. At the age of 10, he moved with his family to Harriman. Marvin worked several jobs in Harriman,...
Vester Lee "Mo" Stringfield
Nov 18, 2021
Mr. Vester Lee “Mo” Stringfield, age 69 of Lancing, passed away Thursday November 18, 2021.
He was preceded in death his parents: John and Lorine Stringfield One sister: Marilyn England And one brother: Billy Stringfield
He is survived by two daughters: Christie and her husband David Briggs and Brandy Chaney One grandson: Christopher Briggs One...
T. Q. "Buzz" Heidel, Jr.
Nov 12, 2021
Mr. T.Q. “Buzz” Heidel, Jr., age 65 of Wartburg, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021, at Roane Medical Center. He was a 1973 graduate of Central High School and also graduated with an MBA from Tusculum College. Buzz has faithfully served Morgan County for the past several years as the Director of Morgan County Headstart. He was a member...
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