Obituaries

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....
Frank Charles Yost
Jul 13, 2021
Mr. Frank Yost, age 101 ½ of Harriman, formally of Ft Lauderdale, FL passed away at his daughter’s home July 13, 2021. Frank served in the US Army. He loved carpentry work and was a photographer for many years. Frank also loved sports and traveling with his late wife Mary.
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James 'Sonny' Edward Hickman
Jul 11, 2021
Mr. James ‘Sonny’ Hickman, age 70 of Kingston passed away Sunday July 11, 2021, at his home. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Sonny enjoyed the outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his parents: James & Ester Hickman.
Brother: Frankie Hickman.
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Yvonne (Sexton) Cox
Jul 4, 2021
Mrs. Yvonne Sexton Cox, age 62, of Harriman passed away Sunday July 4, 2021, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. She was member of Riggs Chapel Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents: Thomas Dencil and Virginia Summers Sexton. Her stepfather: Charles Thomas Wright. One sister-in-law: Gail Seeber And one nephew: John Alexander Nichols....
Fredie Allen Frost
Jul 3, 2021
Mr. Fred ‘Fredie’ Frost, Jr. age 56 of Rockwood passed away July 3, 2021 at Roane Medical Center.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Fred Sr & Ruby Frost.
He is survived by his son & daughter-in-law: Lee & Amber...
Jason Claude Martin Givens
Jun 22, 2021
Mr. Jason Claude Martin Givens, age 37 of Kingston departed this life at 5:04 PM June 22, 2021, at University of Tennessee Hospital. Jason was born in Virginia Beach, VA to Tommy and Valerie Martin Givens on June 13, 1984. The family later moved to Kingston, TN where he attended Roane County schools. Jason graduated from...
Roger Dale "Bubby" Beasley
Jun 18, 2021
Mr. Roger D. “Bubby” Beasley, age 43 of the Potters Chapel community in Lancing, passed away Friday June 18, 2021. He was born September 28, 1977, in Crossville. Bubb was such a talented person. He could draw anything and was a great craftsman who could whittle and create beautiful things. He loved life and enjoyed repelling, arrowhead digging, and...
Lana Gail Galbreath
Jun 16, 2021
Mrs. Lana “Gail” “Gerdie” Alexander Galbreath, 67 , of Harriman passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 16 th , 2021 at Roane Medical Center. Gail was a graduate of Harriman High School. After high school she moved to Junction City, Kentucky where she spent 37 years before coming back to Harriman. She retired from the Kentucky...

James 'Jimmy' Leavon Barry, Sr
Jun 13, 2021
Mr. James ‘Jimmy’ Barry Sr ‘Tennessee Tiger’, age 77 of Harriman passed away Sunday June 13, 2021 at Signature Healthcare in Rockwood.
He was preceded in death by his son: William Edward Barry.
Parents: Milo & Edna Russell Barry.
Brother: Carl Barry....
Charles Alvin Fink
Jun 9, 2021
Mr. Charles Alvin Fink of Harriman was born on September 13,1956 to Jackie Eugene and Alma Jean "Lucy" Fink. Charlie loved anything to do with being outdoors; fishing, hunting, camping and being on the water. There were only two things he loved more than that and was his friends & family and his dogs....
Richard Audney Nitzschke, II
Jun 7, 2021
Mr. Richard Audney Nitzschke, II, age 38 of Sunbright, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 in Plano, Texas. He was a member of IBEW Local 760 and a Class of 2001 graduate of Sunbright High School. Richard was the winner of the 2012 Tennessee Valley Lineman Rodeo and also earned the 2012 Tennessee Valley Individual Journeyman Lineman Award. Richard...

William Winfield Powers
May 22, 2021
Mr. William Powers, age 82 of Harriman passed away May 22, 2021 at Roane Medical Center. He was born August 6, 1938 in Harriman. William was a member of Emory Heights Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his: Melissa Powes.
Parents: Winfield & Helen Powers....
Brenda Gail Citty
May 22, 2021
Mrs. Brenda Gail Morrison Citty, age 74 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday May 22, 2021. She was born in Harriman, TN on February 27, 1947 and grew up in Kingston. Brenda attended Roane County High School and worked in various fields, including nursing. She was of the Baptist faith.
She...
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