Obituaries

Billy Gene Patton

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

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

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

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

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...

William Lavonne Spears

William Lavonne Spears

Feb 12, 2021

Mr. William Spears, age 60 of Harriman passed away February 12, 2021 at his home.  He worked 30 plus years at First Utility District in Knoxville.  William enjoyed racing and fishing.

He is preceded in death by his father: George Spears.

Sister: Diane Buxton.

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James Ellis Lowery

James Ellis Lowery

Feb 12, 2021

Mr. James ‘Jimmy’ Ellis Lowery, age 62 of Harriman passed away unexpectedly February 12, 2021 at his home.  He was of Baptist faith.  Jimmy worked construction for many years.  He loved fishing.

He was predeceased by his parents: Herman ‘Hump’ & Vivian Bullard Lowery.

Grandparents: James Elmer...

Lamar Thomas Johns

Lamar Thomas Johns

Feb 10, 2021

Mr. Lamar Johns, 52 of Oakdale passed away February 10, 2021 at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville.  He was a member of Rankins Baptist Church in Oakdale. Lamar worked as a Roofer for many years.  He loved going fishing and boating.

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

Terry Lee Collins

Terry Lee Collins

Feb 4, 2021

Mr. Terry Collins, age 61 of Oakdale passed away February 4, 2021 from an automobile accident.  He served in the US Army.  Terry enjoyed running heavy equipment and done so for many years.  He attended Old Mt Pisgah Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his father: Leroy Collins....

Imogene Armes Bergquist

Imogene Armes Bergquist

Feb 2, 2021

Ms. Imogene Armes Bergquist, age 73 of Harriman, passed away February 2, 2021 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman.  She operated Aikens Cab for 26 years.  Imogene loved to fish and be outdoors.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Harvey & Louise Armes

Brother: Buck...

Larry Dean Harrison

Larry Dean Harrison

Feb 2, 2021

Mr. Larry ‘Hootie’ Harrison, age 51of Harriman passed away February 2, 2021 at his home.  He worked at Goldson Gulf Station for 21 years and when he was not at Goldston’s you could find him at Jerry Walker’s with a wrench in his hand.  He enjoyed time with family and friends and working on cars.

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Harold Wayne Davis

Harold Wayne Davis

Feb 1, 2021

Mr. Harold Davis, age 72 of Harriman passed away February 1, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was a member of Laborers Local 818.

He is preceded in death by his mother & stepfather: Edith & Leon Massengale.

Grandson: Tyler Wayne Davis.

Phyllis Ann (Lovin)  Mayton

Phyllis Ann (Lovin) Mayton

Jan 29, 2021

Mrs. Phyllis Mayton , age 79 of Kingston, passed away January 29, 2021 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville.  She retired from Burlington Mill. Phyllis was a graduate of Harriman High School, Class of 1959 and loved spending time with classmates.  She also enjoyed reading and genealogy.

She is preceded...

Ethel Marie (Tipton)  Bates

Ethel Marie (Tipton) Bates

Jan 27, 2021

Mrs. Marie Bates, age 72 of Lancing, passed away Wednesday January 27, 2021 at Cumberland Medical Center in  Crossville.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Johnny L. “Sonny” Bates.

Her son: Ray Graham.

And her brother: Ray Tipton.

She is survived by two granddaughters: Casey...

Anthony Edward May

Anthony Edward May

Jan 27, 2021

Mr. Anthony E. “Tony” May, age 81of Ten Mile formally of Harriman passed away January 27, 2021 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville.  After retired from Delta Airlines in Atlanta after 31 years of service, he worked as a postal carrier for 10 years.  Tony loved building and racing HOTRODS, horses and being outdoors.

Teresa Ann (Tripp)  Prevo

Teresa Ann (Tripp) Prevo

Jan 26, 2021

Mrs. Teresa Ann Prevo, age 61 of Oliver Springs, passed away January 26, 2021 at Parkwest Medical Center.  She was a member of Beechfork Holiness Church in Wartburg.  She loved the Lord, reading her Bible and spending time with her Church family and grandkids and her dog Tinker Bell.

She...

Richard Wyatt Austin

Richard Wyatt Austin

Jan 24, 2021

Mr. Richard W. Austin, 68 formerly of Harriman passed away January 24, 2021 at Tennova Health Care in Clarksville.  He was a member of 1 st Baptist Church in Sunbright.  Richard served in the US Army from 1970-1974.  During his time of service, he served two tours in Vietnam where he received two Purple Hearts.  He...

Kim Edward Pelky

Kim Edward Pelky

Jan 22, 2021

Mr. Kim E. Pelky, age 66 of Harriman passed away January 22, 2021 at his home.  He was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church.  Kim dedicated his life to his family putting them first in his thoughts, words, and deeds.  Kim loved his Lord and the church family and was kind and generous to all,...

Marty Green (Bales)  Wallace

Marty Green (Bales) Wallace

Jan 22, 2021

Dr. Marty Wallace, 77 , of Kingston passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge.  She was a member of United Methodist Church in Kingston.  Dr. Marty had her family practice in Harriman from 1993 to retirement in 2011.

She is preceded in death by...

Christopher Lee McMinn

Christopher Lee McMinn

Jan 17, 2021

Mr. Christopher Lee McMinn, age 34 of Lancing, formerly of Bristol, passed away Sunday January 17, 2021 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville.

He was preceded in death by his mother: Mary Ellen Quinn McMinn.

And his uncle and aunt: George and Shirley McMinn, Sr.

He is survived by...