Obituaries
Rolland Edward Thompson
May 22, 2019
Mr. Rolland E Thompson, age 71, of Oakdale, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday May 22nd, 2019 at UT Medical Center. Rolland was well known as "Smokey Jr" and "T". He was a dedicated fireman for 30 years, a veteran of the United States Air Force, avid Harley rider, loving father, and grandfather. He...
James Ralph Davidson
May 22, 2019
Mr. James Ralph Davidson, age 60, of Harriman went home to be with the Lord Wednesday May 22, 2019 at his home. He was employed with Pepsi Co. in Knoxville for 34 years. Ralph was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church in Rockwood. He was a loving husband, devoted father and a friend to all. Ralph was...
James Perrry Davidson
May 21, 2019
Mr. James P. Davidson , 83, of Rockwood, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday May 21, 2019 at Roane Medical Center. Jim was well known as "The Coke Man" as an accomplished salesman and long-time employee of Coca-Cola. He is preceded in death by his parents: T.A. and Josephine Davidson. His wife: Montana Harvey...
Ronald Stephen "Ron" Carter, Sr
May 18, 2019
Mr. Ron Carter, age 64 of Harriman, passed away Saturday May 18, 2019 at Canterfield of Oak Ridge. He was a member of North Point Church where he, like his dad, was the Treasurer and Greeter and taught Sunday school and youth activities. Ron with his wife Carol owned and operated Sonic in Harriman for 35 years. He is preceded...
Dale Brooks
May 17, 2019
Mr. Thomas Dale Brooks, age 79 of Harriman, formerly of Sunbright, passed away Friday May 17, 2019 at Roane Medical Center. Dale was a veteran who served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1959 and the United States Navy from 1960 to 1964. He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Riggs Chapel...
James Lacy Gosnell
May 17, 2019
Mr. James Lacy Gosnell, Jr. , age 58 of Wartburg, entered his heavenly home Friday May 17, 2019 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was preceded in death by parents: James and Frances Gosnell. One brother: Brad Gosnell. And his grandparents: Burl and Blanche Gosnell He is survived by his wife: Kelly Byrd Gosnell. His daughter: Kaylee Gosnell,...
Betty Louise Anderson
May 17, 2019
Ms. Betty Anderson, age 59 of Rockwood, passed away Friday May 17, 2019 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. Betty loved going to church and enjoyed cooking. She is preceded in death by her mother: Vera Collins Anderson. Brother: David Dewayne Anderson. She is survived by her son: Greg Anderson. Two brothers: Clyde Anderson and Jimmy Anderson. Two sisters: Gloria...
Ella Mae Hemphill
May 16, 2019
Ms. Mae Hemphill, age 70 of Rockwood passed away on Thursday May 16, 2019 at her home. She was a member of Walk By Faith Church in Lenoir City. Mae enjoyed cooking, spending time with her grandchildren and her animals. She was preceded in death by her parents: Four brothers: WT Bryant who died in Vietnam, Leon Bryant, Jr Bryant...
Sandra Jo Hooks
May 14, 2019
Mrs. Sandra Hooks , age 64 of Sunbright, passed away Tuesday May 14, 2019 at Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She is preceded in death by her daughter: Emily. She is survived by her husband: George Hooks. Her son: Ben Adams of Virginia. One brother, two sisters and seven grandchildren. A graveside service will be held in Sumner County. Davis...
Joe Doyle Murphy
May 11, 2019
Mr. Joe Doyle Murphy , age 69 departed this earth on May 11,2019. He was a retired security guard for K-25, where he enjoyed working and made many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lizzie & William Murphy, his sisters, Shirley Moore & Helen Miller, his wife of 48 years, Henrietta Murphy and his father in law,...
Arlin Lee Yeager
May 4, 2019
Mr. Arlin Yeager, age 67, of Kingston passed away Saturday May 4, 2019 at Harriman Care & Rehab. He worked at K-25 and retired from Y-12. Arlin was a professional photographer for 30 years. He was preceded in death by his parents: Bill & Mary Yeager of Kentucky. Father-in-law & mother-in-law: John & Willie Davis of Kingston. Great grandson: Maddox...
Jason Brent Scott
May 3, 2019
Mr. Brent Scott, age 48, of Rockwood, passed away Friday May 3, 2019 at Methodist Medical Center. He was a member of Kingston United Methodist Church. Brent worked for a number of years as a CNA. He enjoyed being with his friends and family. He is preceded in death by his father: Charles Edward Scott Jr. Grandparents: Charles Sr. &...
Fate "Junior" Cox
May 2, 2019
Mr. Fate Cox, Jr., age 89 of Mossy Grove, passed away Thursday May 2, 2019 at Methodist Center in Oak Ridge. He was a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather. Junior was a member of Meadowview Baptist Church in Wartburg. He loved to fish and work in his garden. He is preceded in death by one son: Gary Cox....
Miriam Jean Bowman
Apr 26, 2019
Mrs. Miriam Bowman, age 84 of Harriman, passed away Friday April 26, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She will be remembered as a vibrant, lively wife, mother, grandmother, Sunday School teacher and friend. Miriam was a devoted educator. She worked at Harriman High School for forty-one years as an English teacher, guidance counselor, librarian and principle. She...
Nellie Roe Ray
Apr 23, 2019
Mrs. Nellie Hendrickson Ray, age 90 of Harriman, went to be with her Lord and many family and friends Tuesday morning, April 23, 2019. She was born and raised in Dickey Valley and was number 9 of 12 children born to George "Pap" and Blannie Hendrickson. Nellie's early education was at Clax Gap's one room school house. She attended her...
James Edward Corbin
Apr 12, 2019
Mr. James E. Corbin , age 73 of Wartburg, passed away Friday April 12, 2019 at Life Care Center of Morgan County. He was a retired long-haul truck driver. He was preceded in death by his parents: Joe Edward and Virginia Corbin. He is survived by his friend and caregiver: Ruth McCarter. Along with several other friends and loved ones....
Patricia Ann Gooch
Apr 7, 2019
Miss Patricia Ann Gooch , age 70 of Lancing, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 at her home. She was a graduate of Central High School in Wartburg. Patricia worked at Kellwood in Sunbright for many years. She was a member of the Wartburg Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents: Audrey and Naomi Gooch. And...
Bentley Lawrence Gregory Coffey
Apr 3, 2019
Bentley Lawrence Gregory Coffey, son of Justin & Erica Coffey born sleeping April 3, 2019 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was preceded in death by his great grandfather: Charles Roberts. Great aunts: Alberta Kirby and Lois Coffey. Along with his parents he is survived by two brothers: Treyson and Kameron. Grandparents: Daniel & Kathy Coffey, and Tabitha...
Michael David "Phat Mike" Buttram
Apr 3, 2019
Mr. Michael "Phat Mike" Buttram, age 40 of Harriman, passed away April 3, 2019 at his home. He is survived by one son: Michael Kane Buttram. Two daughters: M'nazia Buttram and Nevaeh Buttram. Mother: Diania Goins Buttram Father: Michael Buttram Sr. of California. Two sisters: Latashia Foster of Knoxville and Kasaundra Buttram of Oak Ridge. And a host of many...
Hattie Velma Shillings
Apr 3, 2019
Mrs. Hattie Shillings, age 93 of Harriman, passed away Wednesday April 3, 2019 at Harriman Care & Rehab. She was of Baptist faith. Hattie enjoyed spending time with kids, cooking and family. Everybody loved Aunt Hattie's Hurry Up recipes in the Roane Reader. In 2017 she became a member of Harriman Care & Rehabs Hall of Fame. She is preceded...
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