Obituaries

John  Thomas Underwood

John Thomas Underwood

Jan 3, 2019

Mr. John Underwood, age 75 of Kingston, passed away Thursday January 3, 2019, at Parkwest Medica Center. John pastored Bethel Baptist Church in Harriman for 30 plus years and worked as a machinist at the plants in Oak Ridge.

He is preceded in death by wife: Judy Sanders Underwood.

His parents: Luther & Mamie Underwood.

Brothers: Bob and Lewis Underwood.

He is survived by...

Iris  Ann Thompson

Iris Ann Thompson

Jan 3, 2019

Mrs. Iris Ryan Thompson , age 81 of Petros passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Life Care Center of Morgan County with her family by her side. She was a member of the Petros Baptist Church. Miss Iris was retired from Morgan County Headstart after 48 years of faithful service. She was preceded in death by her husband: Billy...

Verna  Dorine Devaney

Verna Dorine Devaney

Dec 28, 2018

Mrs. Dorine Hicks Devaney, age 76 of Roane County, passed away Friday December 28, 2018 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She retired from Roane County Schools after more than twenty years of service at Dyllis and Oliver Springs Elementary Schools. Mrs. Devaney was a proud educator who loved her students, many of which she kept in touch with...

Wesley  Brown Rose

Wesley Brown Rose

Dec 21, 2018

Mr. Wesley Brown Rose, age 62, of Kingston, passed away Friday December 21, 2018 at the Roane Medical Center. He was a member of the Luminary Methodist Church in Ten Mile, Tennessee. He is preceded in death by his parents: Ralph and Betty Brown Rose He is survived by his significant other: Teresa Lane Two sons: Clint White and Rocky...

Hazel  Mae May

Hazel Mae May

Dec 19, 2018

Mrs. Hazel May, age 78 of Harriman passed away Wednesday December 19, 2018 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband: Troy May. One son: Robert May. Her daughter: Dicey Marie May. Her parents: Isaac and Nellie Marie Duncan. Two sisters: JoAnn Cox and Libby Phillips. And two brothers: Tom and David Duncan. She is survived by...

Bryson  "Bubba" Hughes

Bryson "Bubba" Hughes

Dec 16, 2018

Mr. Bryson "Bubba" Hughes, age 17 of Harriman, passed away Sunday December 16, 2018. Bubba was a student at Kingston High School. He loved riding bikes, listening to music and hanging with his friends. He was preceded in death by his father: Lee Hughes His grandparents: Bob and Betty Hall and Stanley Hughes. He is survived by his Parents: Tim...

Missy  "Missy" Brooks

Missy "Missy" Brooks

Dec 16, 2018

Mrs. Melissa Kay "Missy" Brooks, age 46 of Harriman, went to be with the Lord Sunday December 16, 2018 at Roane Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her sister: Lynna Hudson. Her grandparents: Mylo and Edna Barry, and Pearly and Dewey Pressley. Her nephew: Eric Pressley and several aunts and uncles. She is survived by parents: Robert and...

Jay  Carl Boseley

Jay Carl Boseley

Nov 30, 2018

Mr. Jay Carl Boseley, age 89, of Harriman, passed away Friday November 30, 2018 at the Wyndridge Health and Rehab Center in Crossville. He is preceded in death by his parents: Otha D. and Mertie Curry Boseley. His daughter: Sarah Boseley Wise. And four brothers: Marvin, Amos, Francis and Dale. He is survived by his wife of more than 60...

Anna  Joyce Reynolds

Anna Joyce Reynolds

Nov 22, 2018

Mrs. Anna Joyce Reynolds , age 80 of Deer Lodge, TN. went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 22, 2018, in Oneida. She was preceded in death by her parents: L.A. and Gertrude Conatser. And her husband: Charles Wade Reynolds Sr. She is survived by two sons: Charles Wade Reynolds Jr. and wife Glenna, and...

Gerald  Lynn Wagner

Gerald Lynn Wagner

Nov 20, 2018

Mr. Gerald Lynn Wagner , 58, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. Gerald was raised in Kingsport, Tenn. & graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School, in which he remained a life-long fan of the DB football program. Following high school, he attended East Tennessee State University to earn an engineering degree. He went on to have a successful 30+ year...

Michael  Alan Fagan

Michael Alan Fagan

Nov 20, 2018

Mr. Michael Alan Fagan , born November 3, 1963, left this world on November 20, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by loved ones and passed away in peace and with gratitude. He was a compassionate person and always knew how to make us laugh. His permissive perspective was always a welcome relief, and will live...

Leonard  Townsel O'Shell

Leonard Townsel O'Shell

Nov 14, 2018

Leonard O'Shell was born in Harlan County Kentucky on December 8, 1939 to Martin (Mike) and Mary O'Shell.  He was the second born of what would become a family of 7 sons. Leonard grew up in Roane County TN.  During his childhood Leonard developed a sense of humor that he carried with him throughout life. Leonard was so anxious to...

Dorothy  Pearl McKinney

Dorothy Pearl McKinney

Nov 8, 2018

Mrs. Dorothy Everhart McKinney, age 83 of Harriman passed away Thursday November 8, 2018.  She was a member of Dyllis Baptist Church and Dyllis O.E.S Chapter 498. She was preceded in death by her husband: Harold McKinney. Parents: Eugene and Bonnie Everhart. Two great grandchildren: Ian Walker Carroll and Edan Elizabeth Carroll. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law:...

Judy Ann Kerns

Judy Ann Kerns

Nov 8, 2018

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Julia  Sue Brown

Julia Sue Brown

Nov 8, 2018

Mrs. Julia Sue Brown, age 76 of Oakdale, went to Heaven to be with her precious Lord November 8, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.  She was a Sunday School teacher at Pine Orchard Baptist Church. Sue was a loving mother, grand-mother and great grand-mother. She was preceded in death by her parents: R. C. & Katherine Murphy. Sister: Patricia...

Harrison Robert "Bob" Phillips

Harrison Robert "Bob" Phillips

Nov 6, 2018

Mr. Bob Phillips , age 73 of Sunbright, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday November 6, 2018 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was a member of Pilot Mt. Missionary Baptist Church. Bob served in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather...

Ronnie  Thomas Collins

Ronnie Thomas Collins

Nov 3, 2018

Mr. Ronnie Thomas Collins, age 68, of Rockwood, formerly of Lancing, went home to be with the Lord Saturday November 3, 2018 at his home. Ronnie served in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He enjoyed spending time in nature and roaming the hills of Morgan County. He was preceded in death by his...

Anita  Grace Phillips

Anita Grace Phillips

Oct 31, 2018

Mrs. Anita Phillips, age 65 of Harriman, passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday morning October 31, 2018 at her home.  She attended Lee Village Baptist Church.  Anita loved playing softball, enjoyed fishing and going camping. She was preceded in death by her father: Leonard Lane. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law: Pam & James Wells Loving granddaughter: Petron...

Russell  Ben Potter

Russell Ben Potter

Oct 29, 2018

Mr. Russell Potter , age 86 of Crossville, passed away peacefully in his sleep Monday morning October 29, 2018. He was born July 5, 1932 in Frankfort, Tennessee, and loved to hunt and fish before serving in the U.S. Army between 1948 and 1952. While fighting in the Korean War, he was wounded in action near the Chosin Reservoir and...

Grayson  Knox West

Grayson Knox West

Oct 29, 2018

Grayson West, age 4, of Rockwood, passed away Monday October 29, 2018 at his home with his family around him while celebrating Christmas.  He got the miracle his parents had been praying for, for 30 months and he won his battle with Leukemia.  Grayson will forever be able to race his "big brother" Kane on their Heavenly tricycles. He is...