Obituaries

Keith Edward Williford

Keith Edward Williford

Nov 11, 2023

Mr. Keith Edward Williford, 63, of Harriman passed away November 11, 2023, at Diversicare in Oakridge. He was a member of the Baptist Tabernacle in Rockwood.

Keith was born December 5, 1959, and grew up in Harriman, TN, where he chose to live his entire life. He attended school at Bowers Elementary, South Harriman Junior High and...

Cathy Marie (Best)  Sandifer

Cathy Marie (Best) Sandifer

Nov 5, 2023

Mrs. Cathy Best Sandifer, 64, of Harriman passed away November 5, 2023, at her home.  She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years: Samuel Robert Sandifer.

Son: Scotty Dwaine Stout.

Parents: Allen & Bobbie Edwards Best.

Survived by her two...

Carl Lynn Cromwell

Carl Lynn Cromwell

Nov 3, 2023

Mr. Carl Lynn Cromwell, 78, of Cookeville, formally of Oakdale, passed away, November 3, 2023, at his home.

He was predeceased by his parents: Elmer & Hester Cromwell.

He is survived by his wife: Betty Marlene Wilson.

Sister: Barbara Oran.

And many friends and loved ones.

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Edna Margaret (Shillings)  Kerley

Edna Margaret (Shillings) Kerley

Nov 2, 2023

Mrs. Edna Kerley, age 92 of Harriman, passed away November 2, 2023, her home.  She was a member of Big Emory Baptist Church. Edna worked for 48 years at Roane Horsey.  She was a spunky dancing queen.

She is proceeded in death by her husband: Ridley “Bud” Kerley.

Son: Gary Kerley.

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Janice Ann (Brown)  Brown

Janice Ann (Brown) Brown

Nov 1, 2023

Mrs. Janice Brown, age 67 of Wartburg, passed away Wednesday November 1, 2023, at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. Janice worked as a volunteer at Patty’s Closet for many years.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Thomas and Lou Brown.

She is survived by a host of friends and loved ones.

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David L. Hickman

David L. Hickman

Nov 1, 2023

Mr. David L. Hickman, age 73 of Wartburg, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday November 1, 2023. He retired after a long career as a machinist. David was a Vietnam Veteran and served in the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Herbert and Rena Howard Hickman.

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Jimmy Dean Trail II

Jimmy Dean Trail II

Oct 28, 2023

Mr. Jimmy Dean Trail II, 54, of Harriman, passed away October 26, 2023, at his home. He was a member of VFW Auxiliary 6598 in Harriman. He was of Baptist faith and loved to talk to and help people.

He was preceded in death by his wife: Maria Cisson.

Father: Jimmy Trail.

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Connie Sue (Headrick)  Esty

Connie Sue (Headrick) Esty

Oct 27, 2023

Mrs. Connie Esty, 63, of Oak Ridge passed away October 27, 2023, at Methodist Medical Center after a short illness. She was a member of Moose Lodge #1316 in Oak Ridge. She loved playing bingo, being in the nature and watching animals, and helping everybody in any way she could.

She is preceded in death...

Nettie Wilma Ellison

Nettie Wilma Ellison

Oct 27, 2023

Mrs. Nettie Ellison, 75, of Kingston passed away on October 27, 2023, at Signature Healthcare of Rockwood.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Sam Jasper & Nettie Gladys Ellison.

Six brothers: William “Dub” Franklin Ellison, Carl Ellison, Bruce Ellison, Leroy Ellison, Ross Ellison, and Jasper Ellison.

Sisters: Dorothy Ellison, Francis Ellison,...

Waylon James Lammel

Waylon James Lammel

Oct 24, 2023

Waylon James Lammel was born on September 13, 2023, at 9:19 AM to proud parents, Marshall and Audrey Lammel, at Parkwest Hospital. He weighed 9 lbs. 12 ounces and was 21 inches long. His family was blessed to have 6 weeks with Waylon before he went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 9:56 PM.

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Robert Henry Buttram

Robert Henry Buttram

Oct 23, 2023

Robert Henry Buttram of Kingston passed away peacefully on October 23, 2023. He was born on January 18, 1942, to Lottie and Justin Buttram, who preceded him in death.  Bob was a 1964 graduate of the United States Naval Academy and married Pamela Jackson that same year. They had one daughter, Julie, born in 1975. Bob remained in the...

Timothy Paul Sutton

Timothy Paul Sutton

Oct 21, 2023

Mr. Tim Sutton, 57, of Harriman, passed away, October 21, 2023, at his home.  He was of Baptist faith.  Tim worked as a carpenter for many years.

He was predeceased by his father: Thomas Sutton.

He is survived by his mother: Delta Anderson.

Sister & brother-in-law: Darline & Charles...

Teresa Kay (Wright)  Grutzius

Teresa Kay (Wright) Grutzius

Oct 17, 2023

Mrs. Teresa Kay Grutzius, age 59 of Harriman, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday October 17, 2023, at Roane Medical Center in Harriman.

She is proceeded in death by her son: Cody Lankford.

Father: Larry Wright.

Stepfather: Richard Brotzel.

Mother: Brenda Brotzel.

Brother: Ronnie Wright....

Connie Elaine (Eastham)  Westmoreland

Connie Elaine (Eastham) Westmoreland

Oct 12, 2023

Mrs. Connie Westmoreland, age 70 of Hixson, formally of Harriman passed away October 12, 2023, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Alvin & Flossie Eastham.

Infant sister: Gwendolyn Gayle Eastham.

Survived by her husband: Reggie Westmoreland.

Son: Brandon Westmoreland.

Daughter &...

Luther "Luke" M Jackson

Luther "Luke" M Jackson

Oct 11, 2023

Mr. Luther “Luke” Jackson, 84, of Oakdale passed away on Wednesday October 11, 2023, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge.

He was preceded in death by two sons: Jay Jackson and Ray Jackson.

Parents: Jake & Fannie Jackson.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years: Carolyn Jackson.

Son:...

Kenneth Lester Freeman

Kenneth Lester Freeman

Oct 8, 2023

Mr. Kenneth Freeman, 79, of Ten Mile, formally of Oakdale, passed away, October 8, 2023, at home.  He was a very motivational person and loved working on his tracker.  He loved his dogs, especially Bubba.

He was predeceased by his wife: Mattie Underwood Freeman.

Parents: Easley & Edith Freeman.

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Reba June (Newberry)  Hamby

Reba June (Newberry) Hamby

Oct 6, 2023

Mrs. Reba June Newberry Hamby, was called home to with her Lord and Savior Friday October 6, 2023, surrounded by her family.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Maynard Hamby.

Her parents: Charlie and Mary Newberry.

And many precious brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her children and...

Sariann "Bucky" (Potter)  Nelson

Sariann "Bucky" (Potter) Nelson

Oct 6, 2023

Mrs. Sariann “Bucky” Potter Nelson, age 68, of Oakdale, passed away Friday October 6, 2023, at Roane Medical Center with her family by her side. She was a member of Oakdale United Methodist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Charlie and Martha Ann Beaty Potter.

One son: Troy Ray Malone.

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Phillip Roy Holder

Phillip Roy Holder

Oct 2, 2023

Mr. Phillip Roy Holder, age 88, of Oakdale, passed away Monday October 2, 2023, at Life Care Center of Morgan County in Wartburg.

He was preceded in death by his parents: James and Imogene Kennedy Holder.

One brother: Paul Holder.

And one sister: Violet Hall.

He is survived by his wife...

Michael 'Mike' Harold Randolph

Michael 'Mike' Harold Randolph

Oct 2, 2023

Mr. Mike Randolph, 69, of Oak Ridge passed away at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge on October 2, 2023. He was a member of Emory Gap Missionary Baptist Church.  Mike was a US Army Veteran and was a retired Police Officer after 33 years of services.  He loved to play X-Box with his grandsons.

He was...

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