Obituaries

Gary David Rowland

Gary David Rowland

Dec 11, 2020

Mr. Gary Rowland , 73 of Rockwood passed away Friday December 11, 2020 at Fort Loudon Medical Center.  Gary grow up on a dairy farm and loved it. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and baseball.  Most of all he loved family, he was a loving father and grandfather.

He is...

David Clinton Hill

David Clinton Hill

Dec 11, 2020

Mr. David C. “Buddy” Hill , 77 of formally of Coal Hill passed away December 11, 2020 at his home after a battle with cancer.

He is preceded in death by his father & stepmother: Clint & Frances Hill.

Mother & stepfather: Fannie & Charley McCarrol.

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Velma (Hill)  Human

Velma (Hill) Human

Dec 11, 2020

Mrs. Ruby “Velma” Human, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 11th 2020, in Lancing, Tennessee. Velma was born on August 15, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan to Bob and Imogene Hill. She was raised in Piney and went to Oakdale School. Velma married Homer “Sonny” Human in 1967. The family will remember her as kind, loving, and a...

Jolene (Bowlin)  Aytes

Jolene (Bowlin) Aytes

Dec 11, 2020

Mrs. Jolene Aytes, age 88, of Frankfort, formerly from Lancing, TN, passed away Friday, December 11th at Roane Medical Center. She was a faithful and active member of Frankfort Community Church for 70 years. Her work history includes Red Kap, Advance Transformer, and Brushy Mountain Market. She was an avid gardener, having learned as a small child at her...

Aaron Reed Brown

Aaron Reed Brown

Dec 9, 2020

Mr. Aaron Reed Brown , age 37 of Daysville passed away December 9, 2020.  He graduated from Rockwood in 2000 where he played baseball and in 2018 graduated from Roane State earning an Associates degree in Nursing.  Aaron was an avid reader, his favorite author was Cormac McCarthy.  He loved to listen to rap...

Benjamin Elzie Collins

Benjamin Elzie Collins

Dec 8, 2020

Mr. Benny Collins, age 69, of Oakdale, passed away December 8, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Benny enjoyed farming and loved spending time with his family and friends. He was also a member of the West Side Baptist Church in Oakdale.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Lee & Belle...

Zachariah S. Masters

Zachariah S. Masters

Dec 7, 2020

Mr. Zach Masters, age 40 of Oakdale, passed away Monday December 7, 2020 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother: Rossie Williams.

And one cousin: Phillip Poore.

He is survived by his parents: John and Joyce Masters.

His sister: Angela...

James Lawrence Tidwell

James Lawrence Tidwell

Dec 6, 2020

Mr. James L. Tidwell , 55 of Minneapolis, formally of Harriman passed away Sunday December 6, 2020 at his home.  He was a photographer for many years and loved playing softball.

He is preceded in death by his father: Dickie Tidwell.

And grandparents.

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Reuben Roberts

Reuben Roberts

Dec 3, 2020

Mr. Reuben E. Roberts, age 90, of Kingston, passed away December 3, 2020 at Renaissance Terrace.

He is preceded in death by his son: Darrell Roberts.

Parents: H.G. & Grace Roberts.

Three bothers and one sister.

He is survived...

Jimmie R Chesser

Jimmie R Chesser

Dec 3, 2020

Mr. Jimmy Chesser, 72 of Harriman passed away Thursday December 3, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge.  He was a devoted member of Emory Gap Missionary Baptist Church for many years.  Jimmie loved to work out and lift wights.

He is preceded in death by his wife: Wanda Chesser.

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Gilbert Mayton

Gilbert Mayton

Dec 1, 2020

Mr. Gilbert Mayton, age 49 of Westel passed away December 1, 2020 at Roane Medical Center.  He worked at the Rogers Group for 30 years and loved to operate equipment.

He was predeceased by his mother: Tootsie Marie Mayton.

Mom: Joyce Mayton.

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Morgan Taylor

Morgan Taylor

Nov 28, 2020

Mr. Morgan Taylor, age 84 of Harriman passed away Sunday November 29, 2020 at home in Greenville, SC where he lived since June 2020. Born in Kingston, he was a son of the late Robert and Hopie Taylor. Morgan served in the U.S. Army (Airborne), retired from Chevron and had a joyful post-retirement career...

Eugene Young

Eugene Young

Nov 24, 2020

Mr. Eugene Young, born January 17, 1939 passed away Tuesday November 24, 2020 at the Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville. Eugene was a devoted husband, a good father and friend with strong Christian values. He loved the great outdoors, hunting, fishing, gardening, and raising cattle. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

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Jimmy Allen Cook

Jimmy Allen Cook

Nov 21, 2020

Mr. Jim Cook, 83 of Harriman passed away Saturday November 21, 2020 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville.  He was a member of Trenton Street Baptist Church.  Jim was the owner of Sexton Buick Olds for many years.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Roy & Audrey Cook

Two sisters: Peggy...

James M Paxton

James M Paxton

Nov 19, 2020

Mr. James M. “Jimmy” Paxton, age 69 of Lancing, went home to be with the Lord Thursday November 19, 2020 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Lloyd and Velma Bunch Paxton.

One nephew: Chris Paxton.

And one brother-in-law: Bill Stringfield.

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Patricia Bianco (Bianco)  Price

Patricia Bianco (Bianco) Price

Nov 17, 2020

Mrs. Patricia Price, age 69 of Harriman, passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday November 17, 2020.

She is preceded in death by her mother & stepfather: Bobbie & William Underwood.

She is survived by her husband: John E. Price.

Son & daughter-in-law: Brian & April Langley of Oakdale....

Louella Ruth Brickey

Louella Ruth Brickey

Nov 14, 2020

Louella Ruth Brickey, 90, passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, November 14, 2020 with her four children by her side.  Her life was well lived, well loved, well fought, and well done.  Louella was born in New Boston, Ohio on April 25, 1930. The Great Depression, the Great Flood of the Ohio River in 1937 and World War...

Ronald Zajac

Ronald Zajac

Nov 13, 2020

Mr. Ronald Zajac, age 72, of Kingston, formally of Detroit, MI passed away November 13, 2020 at Roane Medical Center. He graduated from Henry Ford University.  Ronald retired from Kelsey Hayes In Michigan as a Journeyman Pipe Fitter after working 30 years and moved to Tennessee.  He enjoyed bowling, fishing, golfing and was a season ticked holder of Detroit...

Gladys Mae (Haney)  Price

Gladys Mae (Haney) Price

Nov 11, 2020

Mrs. Gladys Price, age 76, of Rockwood passed away November 11, 2020 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville.  She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.  Gladys loved to cook for her family.

She is preceded in death by her husband Cannis Price.

Parents: Robert & Effie Haney

Brother: Boddy Haney...

Linda Lou (Ogle)  McCullough

Linda Lou (Ogle) McCullough

Nov 11, 2020

Mrs. Linda Lou McCullough, age 69 of Rockwood, passed away November 11, 2020 at Roane Medical Center. She retired as a Boilermaker in Local 453.  Linda always enjoyed an ice-cold Coke Cola.

She is preceded in death by her parents:  Winford & Virginia Ogle.

She is survived by her son: Nathan...