Obituaries
Kirk Douglas Summers
Aug 29, 2021
Mr. Kirk Douglas Summers, age 65 of the Deer Lodge, formerly of Rockwood, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021, at his home. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Doug was a retired Over The Road truck driver who loved being on the road and driving a truck. Doug also had a deep love of music...
Josiah Alexander Gayhart
Aug 27, 2021
Mr. Josiah Gayhart, age 36 of Midtown, passed away August 27, 2021. He was born March 6, 1985, in Harriman. Josiah was baptized at Mt Pisgah Baptist Church on March 29, 2020.
He is preceded in death by his dad & mom: Irvin & Geneva Gayhart.
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Darrell Glenn Fink
Aug 26, 2021
Mr. Darrell Glenn Fink Sr., age 67 of Harriman went to be with the Lord Thursday August 26, 2021. He served Roane County for 38 years as the owner / operator of Wheels Towing. Darrell was well loved and appreciated by many.
He was preceded in death by his parents:...

Cassie Diane (Cheek) Ladd
Aug 19, 2021
Mrs. Cassie Diane Cheek Ladd, of Kingston, was born on January 4, 1975. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior and loving family on August 19, 2021. She was of Baptist faith. Cassie was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend to everyone. She was a devoted mother to her son Jayden, the love of...
Evelyn B. 'Lynn' (Blalock) Cunningham
Aug 19, 2021
Mrs. Evelyn “Lynn” B. Cunningham, age 85, of Knoxville, TN formerly of Harriman/Kingston, passed away peacefully Thursday August 19, 2021. She was born March 28, 1936 in Quitman, Georgia. She was a loving Mother and “Mimi” and was also affectionately known to many as “Aunt Lynn”. She was always a teacher and counselor to all she knew and loved!!!...

Ashley Nichole (Walters) Kerley
Aug 17, 2021
Mrs. Ashley Nicole (Walters) Kerley, entered into this world on October 29, 1991. She went to be with the Lord on August 18, 2021. Ashley loved fishing, hunting, and camping, anything outdoors. Nothing made her smile more than being on a riverbank with a fishing pole surrounded by her loved ones. She loved people and it...
James Loyd Greene
Aug 17, 2021
Mr. James Loyd Greene age 80 of Kingston passed peacefully at his home with his loving wife and family at his side on August 17, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer and Parkinson's. He was a Navy Veteran and retired from Consolidated Nuclear Security in Oak Ridge and also worked at TN Tool...
Raymond George Bryant
Aug 17, 2021
Mr. Raymond G. Bryant, age 92 of Harriman, passed away at home August 17, 2021. He loved taking pictures and working with computers. Raymond was a member of Big Emory Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his son: Johnnie Ray Bryant. Parents: Henry & Hattie Ceil Bryant. Granddaughter: Cindy R. Bryant. Five brothers and one...
Randy M. Patton
Aug 15, 2021
Mr. Randy Patton, age 53 of Lancing, passed away Sunday August 15, 2021, at his home with his family by his side.
He was preceded in death by his father: Billy Gene Patton.
One grandson: Corbin.
And his grandparents: Ernie and Christine Patton, and Morton and Anna Carroll.
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Douglas Clyde Swicegood
Aug 14, 2021
Mr. Douglas Clyde Swicegood, age 71 of Lancing, passed away Saturday August 14, 2021 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Capt. Swicegood retired from the Tennessee Department of Corrections after 31 years of service, having worked at both Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary and the Morgan County Regional Correctional Facility....
Otie Russell Jones
Aug 9, 2021
Mr. Otie Russell Jones, of Mossy Grove, passed away Monday August 9, 2021, at Methodist Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. He was born November 2, 1939. Otie proudly served two years in the United States Army and also served for fifteen years as Warden of Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary and the Morgan County Regional Correctional Facility.
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David Lee Norris
Aug 8, 2021
Mr. David Lee ‘Bucket’ Norris, age 74 of Oakdale passed away Sunday August 8, 2021, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. He was a US Army Veteran. Bucket operated a roofing company for many years and loved raising animals.
He was preceded in death by his mother: Juanita Norris.
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Donna Gwen (Olmstead) Daniels
Aug 6, 2021
Ms. Donna Olmstead Daniels, age 71, of Harriman passed away Friday August 6, 2021, at her home. She was a loving wife, good momma, and nannie. Donna loved Harriman, Riverfront Park and helping with parades and events. She never met a stranger and enjoyed helping others.
She is preceded in...
Katie Lynn (Collins) Laughter
Aug 5, 2021
Mrs. Katie Lynn Collins Laughter, age 75 of the Mossy Grove community, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Roane Medical Center. She was a member of Annadell Baptist Church, a 1963 graduate of Wartburg Central High School and was employed at Roane Hosiery for many years. Katie was the most caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend....
Lawrence Randall Vespie
Aug 4, 2021
Mr. Randall Vespie, age 73 of Wartburg, passed away Wednesday August 4, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. Randall served as a police officer in Oak Ridge and, for many years, owned and operated Vespie Auto Parts in Wartburg. He was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by...
Wanda (Franklin) Capps
Aug 4, 2021
Ms. Wanda Capps, 74 , of Harriman passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 4, 2021, at her home. She was a member of Rockwood Baptist Tabernacle. Wanda was a faithful wife and helped her husband in the church for 48 years.
She is preceded in death by her son: Samuel...

Donald Bowles
Aug 3, 2021
Mr. Donald Bowles, age 76 of Wartburg, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Dorothy Oliver Bowles.
And one sister: Peggy Thompson. He is survived by his daughter: Deborah Bowles of Georgia.
One brother: Mike Bowles of Utah.
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Manuel Vera Gomez
Aug 2, 2021
Mr. Manuel Gomez age 53 of Dayton passed away August 2, 2021, at Rhea Medical Center. He worked at Cook Stone Company in Westel for 28 years. Manuel loved fishing and enjoyed shooting pool and spending time with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his...
Curtis Dean Moore
Jul 31, 2021
Mr. Curtis D. Moore, age 86 of Oakdale, passed away Saturday July 31, 2021, at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He was a member of the Wartburg Church of Christ. Curtis was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed coon hunting, four-wheeling, and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents: John J. and Grace Daugherty...
Mary Louise (Jones) Hilton
Jul 14, 2021
Mrs. Mary Louise Hilton, age 80 of Harriman, passed away Wednesday July 14, 2021. She was of Baptist faith. ‘Miss Mary’ worked 30+ years as a cook for ACBL Burge Line.
She is preceded in death by her parents: Eugene & Ethel Morris Jones.
Brother: Eugene Jones....
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