Obituaries
Donald Jo Ledbetter
Apr 11, 2021
Mr. Donald Ledbetter, age 63 of Rockwood went home to be with the Lord on Sunday April 11, 2021 at his sister’s home. Donald was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army. He gained a professional status building new furniture and antiques. He was formerly employed by La-Z-Boy, Hixson Upholstery and Castro Convertibles. Donald loved racing, Nascar in particular....
Mildred Lee (Sumner) Underwood
Apr 8, 2021
Mrs. Mildred Lee Sumner Underwood, age 84 of Wartburg, met Jesus, the one she has longed to see for so long, on Thursday April 8, 2021. Mildred was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She lived her life sharing Jesus by teaching Sunday School for over 60 years, serving as a deacon’s wife, janitor of the church,...
Geneva (Utley) Gayhart
Apr 8, 2021
Mrs. Geneva Gayhart, age 88 of the Westel community, went home to be with the Lord Thursday April 8, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Gayhart loved reading, watching her Sci-Fi movies, watching her birds and squirrels and going to yard sales. She loved everyone she met but she especially loved her kids, grandkids and all her family.
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Evelyn Denise (Matlock) Frazier Eskridge
Apr 4, 2021
Mrs. Evelyn Denise Matlock Frazier Eskridge , age 54 of Rockwood, passed away April 4, 2021 at Roane Medical Center. She was a member of Phillippi Primitive Baptist Church and NAACP. Mrs. Evelyn loved her family unconditionally. Anyone that knew her, knew that she had the biggest heart.
She is preceded...
Michele Ruth Isaacson
Apr 4, 2021
Mrs. Michele R. Isaacson, age 59 of Crossville, passed away April 4, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Isaacson was previously employed by Roane Medical Center as a Registered Nurse for many years. In her spare time, she loved to bowl, bake and cook.
She is preceded in death by her husband: Mr. Laurin Isaacson Her father: Walter...
Shirley Janett (Daughter) Bridges
Apr 2, 2021
Mrs. Shirley Janett Daughtery Bridges, 51, of Harriman went to be with the Lord April 2, 2021 at her home. Shirley had a loving talent for writhing short stories and poems. She attended Cardiff Baptist Church and at times Courts of Praise Church. She and I loved the Lord. God joined us in marriage on September...

Robert William Martini
Mar 23, 2021
Mr. Bob Martini, 78 of Kingston passed away March 23, 2021 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He attended Lee Village Baptist Church. Bob was a professional Photographer for 40 plus years.
He was preceded in death by his parents: James & Edith Madden Martini.

Shirley Testement McGee
Mar 22, 2021
Ms. Shirley Testement McGee, age 83 of Harriman, passed away March 22, 2021 at Signature Health Care in Rockwood. She worked and retired from Sears in Harriman after many years. Shirley was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents: George Testament Sr &...
Frances Edlene (Lavender) Durham
Mar 14, 2021
Mrs. Frances Lavender Durham, age 83, of Sunbright went home to be with the Lord Sunday, March 14, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. She was a member of Living Waters Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by husband: Rev. Tony Durham.
Her parents: Ed and Minnie Adams...

Howard Loyal Tate
Mar 13, 2021
Mr. Howard ‘Spanky’ Tate, age 66 of Oakdale passed away March 13, 2021 at Renaissance Terrace after a long illness. Spanky loved fishing, cooking and loved to make people laugh.
He is preceded in death by his parents: Hugh Sr & Edna Tate.
Two brothers: Harold Tate...

Roger Maurice Thomas
Mar 10, 2021
Mr. Roger Thomas, age 61 of Rockwood passed away Wednesday March 10, 2021 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. Roger worked at Albahealth in Rockwood for many years. He enjoyed going fishing.
He was predeceased by his parents: Maurice Thomas and Zenna Warner.
He...
Lee Wingard Norman
Mar 5, 2021
Mr. Lee Wingard Norman Jr., age 92 of Wartburg, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, in Knoxville. He was born March 30,1929, in Houston, Texas, the son of Lee W. Norman Sr and Pearl Rose Phillips Norman. Mr. Norman retired from the Houston Metro Bus Lines after many years of service as a...

Carla Fae (Yeager) Manis
Mar 5, 2021
Ms. Carla Yeager Manis, 46 , of Harriman passed away Friday March 5, 2021 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She loved spending time with her grandkids and going to yard sales.
She is survived by her son: Travis Manis.
Daughter: Chelsey Manis.
Mother:...

Jeffery Charles Melton
Mar 3, 2021
Mr. Jeffery Charles Melton, age 58 of Deer Lodge, passed away Wednesday March 3, 2021 at his home.
He was preceded in death by his brother: Glenn Melton Shanklin.
His father: Charles Melton.
His stepfather: George “Buddy” Shanklin.
And his grandparents: Loy and Ruby Tompkins, and Ray and Treva...
Steven Dwight Freels
Feb 28, 2021
Mr. Steven Freels, 49 of Harriman passed away February 28, 2021 at his home. He was of Baptist faith. Steven worked at Adkisson’s Cabinet for many years. He loved riding motorcycles with his son.
He was preceded in death by his brother: Billy Ledbetter.
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Billy Gene Patton
Feb 26, 2021
Mr. Billy Gene Patton, age 74 of Lancing, passed away Friday February 26, 2021 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge after a long battle with cancer. He served with the Morgan County Rescue Squad for over 20 years. Throughout his career, Billy worked in the maintenance department at Red Kapp, Life Care Center of Morgan County, and at...
Alvertie Jane (Page) Davis
Feb 21, 2021
Mrs. Alvertie Jane Davis, age 74 of Braidwood, IL, went home to be with her Lord after many years of service. She passed away at her home, surrounded by her family, after a long hard battle. She was born at home in Fordtown, Tennessee on July 28, 1946. Jane was loved by all who really knew her, and her...
Barbara Ann (Wheeler) Davis
Feb 19, 2021
Mrs. Barbara Ann Wheeler Davis , age 77 of Rockwood, formally of Flint MI passed away February 19, 2021 at her home. Barbara loved to play board games.
She is preceded in death by her husband: James Davis.
Daughter: Sandra Sweet.
Sister: Della Wheeler....
David Benny Keathley
Feb 16, 2021
Rev. David Keathley, age 77 of the Stephens Community, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday February 16, 2021 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. During his ministry, David pastored Macedonia, Tuppertown, Stringfield Chapel, and Mill Baptist. He also served as an associate or interim pastor for many other churches in the area. David loved the Lord...
Ella Mae (Ward) Hay
Feb 14, 2021
Mrs. Ella Hay, age 86, formerly of Rockwood passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Life Care Center of Morgan County in Wartburg. She was a member of Cornerstone Church in Rockwood.
She is preceded in death by two husbands: Paul Hay and Roy Junior Francis
One sister: Frances Burris.
And...
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