Obituaries

Fate  "Junior" Cox

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Pearl  Carter Hendrickson

Pearl Carter Hendrickson

Mar 31, 2019

Mrs. Pearl Carter Hendrickson, age 91of Harriman passed away on Sunday March 31, 2019 at UT Medical Center. She was a long-standing member of Trenton Street Baptist Church.  Pearl enjoyed cooking, gardening, reading, sewing, and going to Prime Time and most of all spending time with her grandchildren.  She worked at Roane Hosiery. She was preceded in death by her...

Hoyt  Mark Miller

Hoyt Mark Miller

Mar 29, 2019

Hoyt Mark Miller, son of Terry Dee and Misty Miller, entered into the sweet presence of Jesus Friday, March 29, 2019. He has now been reunited with his grandmother: Robin Poe Bonham, his great grandmother: Reba Hawn, and his Pop: John Hope. In addition to his parents, Hoyt is also survived by his brother: Dee Miller. His grandparents: Gerald Mark...

Petey Lawson

Petey Lawson

Mar 26, 2019

Pete Waid Lawson, age 30 of Helenwood, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at the Big South Fork Medical Center. Born in Knoxville, TN on January 16, 1989, he was the son of Pete and Penny Seabolt Lawson. Most who knew him called him "Petey." He loved working on vehicles. He was always smiling regardless the situation, and...

Serita  Gail Phillips

Serita Gail Phillips

Mar 20, 2019

Mrs. Serita Phillips , age 52 of Wartburg, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday March 20, 2019. She was surrounded by family and friends at home. Serita loved spending time with her grandchildren and family. She also loved antique shopping, going to yard sales, watching the Tennessee Volunteers and the Wartburg Bulldogs and working with the...

George  Ray Dailey

George Ray Dailey

Mar 20, 2019

Mr. George Ray Dailey, age 94 of Harriman, passed away suddenly Wednesday, March 20, 2019. He was born on August 30, 1924 in Etowah, TN. A veteran of WWII, he served on the battleship USS New Jersey as a 20 MM anti-aircraft gunner. After his military discharge, he worked for several years in Atlanta, Georgia at Georgia Power, then moved...

Lillian  Arlene Mioduski

Lillian Arlene Mioduski

Mar 20, 2019

Mrs. Lillian A. Young Mioduski, age 70 of Rockwood, passed away Wednesday March 20, 2019 at her home after a long hard fought battle with ovarian cancer. Born April 11, 1948 in Glenmary, Tennessee she is preceded in death by her parents: Arlin E. Young and Gertrude S. Schubert Her beloved second dad: George W. Schubert One brother: Dewey Young...

Helen Lunsford

Helen Lunsford

Mar 18, 2019

Ms. Helen Lunsford, age 82 of Harriman, passed away Monday March 18, 2019 at UT Medical Center.  She was a member of Eagle Furnace Baptist Church.  Helen enjoyed cooking for her family and friends and loved her flowers.  She had a loving and compassionate heart. She was preceded in death by her parents: Walter & Laura Guge. Husbands: Bill Lunsford...

John  Alfred Johnsen

John Alfred Johnsen

Mar 15, 2019

Mr. John A. Johnsen, age 95 of Rockwood, passed away Friday March 15, 2019 at Roane Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 Years: Elinor Earle Johnsen. His brother: Junior Johnsen. And his parents: Niels and Helga Johnsen. He is survived by his daughter: Dottie Hulbert. And his granddaughter: Nicole Hulbert both of Kingston. Along...

Dale  Frederick Shelton

Dale Frederick Shelton

Mar 14, 2019

Mr. Dale Shelton, age 75, of Claxton, passed away Thursday March 14, 2019 at UT Medical Center after a long battle with cancer. He was a member of the Riverview Baptist Church in Claxton. Mr. Shelton was also a member of the New Voice Club. He loved many things like hunting, fishing, wood working, watching nascar and traveling. He is...

Alberta  Marie Moore

Alberta Marie Moore

Mar 13, 2019

The family wishes for the obituary and arrangements to be private.

Ross Ellison

Ross Ellison

Mar 11, 2019

Mr. Ross Ellison, age 76 of Harriman, passed away Monday March 11, 2019 at Roane Medical Center. He lived the last several years of his life at Renaissance Terrace and thought of the staff there as a part of his family. Ross was a man who loved all his family very much. He was preceded in death by his parents:...

Vernice  Sue Bowers

Vernice Sue Bowers

Mar 8, 2019

Mrs. Sue Bowers, of Kingston went home to be with the Lord on Friday March 8, 2019. She was a member of Lee Village Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: Allen Bowers Her parents: Jess and Flora Hamby She is survived by three daughters: Arlene, Darlene and her husband Walter and Vicky and her husband Barney,...