Obituaries
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...
Bobby Ray Newberry
Nov 27, 2019
Mr. Bobby Ray Newberry, Sr., age 79 of Wartburg, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday November 27, 2019. He was born April 18, 1940. Bobby worked at the Morgan County Sheriff's Office for many years and loved every minute of it. He was preceded in death by his parents: Luther and Ethel "Wizzi" Newberry. One sister: Edna Newberry. And...

Carole Jean Murphy
Nov 24, 2019
Ms. Carole Jean "Tiny" Murphy, age 79 of Harriman passed away Sunday November 24, 2019 at River Grove Health & Rehab in Loudon. She was a member of Mill Baptist Church where she worked with the Card Ministry. The one thing she wanted everyone to knows is she love the Lord. She was preceded in death by husband: Jack Williford....

James Arthur Neal
Nov 23, 2019
Mr. James "Jim" Neal, age 78 of Harriman passed away Saturday November 23, 2019 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. Jim serviced in the 278 Airborne in the Army. He is preceded in death by his wife of 51 years: Lyndia Faye Neal. His parents: William & Elizabeth Neal. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law: Brian & Beth...
Melissa Deanna "Lisa" Stovall
Nov 18, 2019
Mrs. Melissa "Lisa" Stovall, age 47 of Rockwood, passed away Monday November 18, 2019 at her home in Rockwood. She held a master's degree in education as she worked for many years as a schoolteacher for Oxford City Schools in Alabama. Lisa was a proud "Nana". She has four beautiful granddaughters and an angel grandson that she's with now. She...
Lois Genevieve Shannon
Nov 8, 2019
Mrs. Lois Genevieve Human Shannon, age 87 of Wartburg went home to be with the Lord Friday, November 8, 2019 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. She was a member of Shady Springs Baptist Church in Old Ft., TN and was also a former member of White Oak Missionary Baptist Church in Sunbright. Genevieve was saved at an early age...
Jack Dean Hamilton
Nov 3, 2019
Mr. Jack Hamilton, 63, Harriman passed away Sunday November 3, 2019 at his home. He worked at Goldston's Grocery for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents: Lee Roy and Shirley Hamilton Duncan. He is survived by his two sisters: Marilyn Browning and Crystal Duncan. And many nieces, nephews and friends. The family will have a private...

Carl Reeser
Oct 30, 2019
Mr. Carl L. Reeser , age 81 of Deer Lodge, formerly of Downingtown, Pennsylvania, passed away Wednesday October 30, 2019 at his home. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and a lifetime member of the Loyal Order Moose in Downingtown, PA. Carl worked for many years at Boeing, BF Goodrich and LNP/Sabic in Thorndale, PA. He was...
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