Obituaries
Fred Edward Wright
Feb 28, 2020
Mr. Fred Wright, 94, Harriman went home Friday February 28, 2020 at Roane Medical Center. He retired from Merita Bread and was a faithful member of South Harriman Baptist Church for over 81 years. Fred was a proud WWII Navy Veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife: Bill Wright. Parents: William & Cora Wright. Brothers: John Henry, W.A.,...
Nancy Lee Howard
Feb 17, 2020
Mrs. Nancy L. Howard, age 79 of Harriman passed away Monday February 17, 2020 at NHC Healthcare in Oak Ridge. She was preceded in death by her husband: Charles Howard. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law: Diane & Lynn Hamby, Anita & Art Edwards. One brother: Allen Brown. One sister: Mary Robb. 3 grandchildren: Courtney Coker, Noel Griffis,...

Traci Nicole Hamby
Feb 13, 2020
Mrs. Traci Hamby, age 37 of Leesburg, Florida, formerly of Harriman, passed away Thursday February 13, 2020 at her home. She was preceded in death by her mother: Tina Pressley. She is survived by her daughter: Destiny Watts. And her son: Zeth Chesser. Her father and stepmother: Harvey and Kay Click. Her stepfather and stepmother: James and Angela Pressley. Nin...
Beverly June Human
Jan 30, 2020
Beverly June Human, age 80 of Harriman, Tennessee passed away Thursday January 30, 2020 at Parkwest Medical Center. She retired as a Supervisor of Communications for the California Highway Patrol. Beverly was the glue that held her family together, hosting over 25 family reunions that would draw family from across the US. She also co-hosted (with her sister-in-law, Freeda Greer)...
Billy Joe Cox
Jan 30, 2020
Mr. Billy Joe Cox, age 56 of Jamestown, passed away Thursday January 30, 2020 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents: George and Margaret Cox. And one brother: William Cox. He is survived by three sisters and one brother-in-law: Rose Strey, Pauline Armes, and Carolyn and Tim Sharp. One brother and sister-in-law: Robert and...

Willis Calvin Lively
Jan 28, 2020
Mr. Willis Lively, age 91 of Oakdale passed away January 28, 2020 at Life Care Center of Morgan County. He is a WWII veteran serving in the Army. Willis enjoy hunting and fishing. He is preceded in death by his wife: Thelma Troutman Lively. Parents: John & Mary Lively. Five brothers and two sisters. He is survived by two sons...
Winford Wayne "Buddy" Gooch
Jan 24, 2020
Mr. Winford "Buddy" Gooch, age 79 of Lancing, passed away Friday January 24, 2020 at the Life Care Center of Morgan County. Buddy was a member of Pilot Mt. Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and also taught Sunday School for many years. He retired from the United States Air Force after more than 20 years of...
Maureen Helen Lawler Shillings Watson
Jan 21, 2020
Mrs. Maureen Helen Lawler Shillings Watson, age 77 of Harriman, passed away January 21, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Harriman. Maureen worked as a Food Service Supervisor at Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary and Morgan County Correctional Complex before retiring. She is preceded her in death by 1st...
Mildred Virginia McKinney
Jan 10, 2020
Mrs. Mildred Virginia Collins McKinney, age 80 of Dyllis passed away Friday January 10, 2020 at her. She was a member of Elverton Primitive Baptist Church. She worked at Johnson Health Care for 28 years. Loved working in the garden and taking care of people. She was preceded in death by her husband: B.C. Freeman. Two daughters: Linda Gail Thomason...

Chester William Steelman
Jan 2, 2020
Mr. Chester Steelman, 79, Harriman passed away Thursday January 2, 2020 at his home. He was a member of Big Emory Baptist Church. Chester worked as a maintenance mechanic at K-25 for many years and retired from X-10. Chester loved working on old cars and stock car racing. He was preceded in death by his parents: Lester and Laura Pugh...

Larry Wayne Russell
Jan 2, 2020
Mr. Larry Russell, age 72 of Harriman passed away January 2, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was a member of Courts Of Praise Church in Harriman. Larry loved his new recliner and western TV shows. He is preceded in death by his parents: Howard and Ethel Russell. Grandson: Stephen Waldo. Brother: David Russell. Sister: Norma Galyon....
Jerry Clyde Singleton
Dec 31, 2019
Officer Jerry C. Singleton, age 52, of Coalfield passed away Tuesday December 31, 2019 at Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville. He was a member of Mossy Grove Baptist Church and Southgate Lodge #569 F&AM. Jerry was a 1985 graduate of Coalfield High School and had a career in law enforcement spanning more than 30 years. Jerry served in the United...

Jackie Charlene Spears
Dec 30, 2019
Ms. Jackie Spears, age 54 of Harriman, passed away Monday December 30, 2019 at Roane Medical Center. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family and going camping and being outdoors. She is preceded in death by her parents: Jack & Dorthy Spears. Two sisters-in-law: Wilma Jean Duncan and Hazel May. She is survived by her husband: Charles Duncan....

Odis Daniel Bailey
Dec 29, 2019
Mr. Odis Daniel Bailey, 89, Harriman passed away Sunday December 29, 2019 at his home. He was a lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge #382 where he served as a State of Tennessee Grand Lodge Member. He was also a lifetime member of the Amaranth at the Kingston, Tennessee Lodge. Odis served as a lifetime member of the Shriners as...

James Walter Paquet
Dec 28, 2019
Mr. James Paquet "JP" or "Frenchie", age 67 of Kingston passed away Saturday December 28, 2019 at his home. In his younger years he was a delegate of the Singer 59. On July 11th, 1972, He ousted Mayor Richard J. Daily at the Democratic Convention. He was a motorcycle mechanic and was Evil Knievel's motorcycle mechanic for a time. Aside...

Mary Hensley Mathis
Dec 22, 2019
Ms. Mary Hensley Mathis, age 88 of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday December 22, 2019 at Jamestowne Assisted Living in Kingston. Mary worked at Burlington Hosiery Mill in Harriman for over 25 years. She volunteered as a pink lady at Harriman Hospital and later Roane Medical Center. Mary was very active in the Harriman Garden...
Kenny Nichols
Dec 21, 2019
Mr. Walter Kenneth "Kenny" Nichols, age 68 of Harriman passed away Saturday December 22, 2019 at his home. He was a member of Faith Primitive Baptist Church where he played the piano and taught Sunday School. Kenny was an avid race fan. He is preceded in death by his father: Walther Nichols Brother: Keith Nichols. Sister: Mary Lou Nichols. He...

Scott Douglas Stringfield
Dec 15, 2019
Mr. Scott Stringfield, age 54, of Harriman passed away Sunday December 15, 2019 at his home. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and watching his daughter play softball. He is preceded in death by his parents: Charles Stringfield and Carolyn Glass. Grandparents: Floyd and Edith Stringfield. He is survived by his wife: Cherie Stringfield. Brother and sister in law: Chuck and...
Roy Laufayette Sarten
Dec 15, 2019
Mr. Roy Laufayette Sarten, 81, Harriman passed away Sunday December 15, 2019 at his home. He was born in Lenoir City on April 6, 1938. Roy married Opal Hill and together they had four children, Susan, Gerald, Sheila, and Hollie. Before retiring, he worked at Roane Hosiery for 42 years and Chase Drug for 15 years. He was a member...
Alma Joy Moore
Dec 6, 2019
Mrs. Alma Joy Moore, age 88 of Harriman passed away Friday December 6, 2019 at her daughter's home. She was a member of Childs Memorial Baptist Church. Mrs. Joy worked at Johnson Health Center and served as activities director at Marshall Voss for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband: Kenneth Moore Her parents: William and Winnie...
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