Obituaries
Bruce Cantrell
Sep 4, 2024
Bruce Cantrell, age 73 passed away on September 4th, 2024. A Vietnam veteran, aquanaut, and lifelong teacher, Bruce was born in Oliver Springs and grew up in Roane County. He graduated from Harriman High School in 1969. He earned a Bachelor of Science from Tennessee Technological University in 1977 and a Masters of Science in Biology from American University in...

John Balanetsky
Sep 3, 2024
John Balanetsky Jr, aged 81, passed away on September 3, 2024. He was a beloved father, husband, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
John was born on March 15, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he spent his formative years. He went on to serve in the US Air Force and later attended Purdue...
Harvey "Spunky" Hill
Aug 31, 2024
Mr. Harvey Wayne "Spunky" Hill, age 75, of Oakdale, went home to be with the lord on Saturday August 31, 2024, with his loving wife by his side. Spunky was fun to be around and was always cutting up and joking with his family and friends. He enjoyed Go Kart racing with his sons and his grandchildren. He also enjoyed...
William H. Young
Aug 31, 2024
Rev. William H. "Bill" Young, age 70 of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord Saturday August 31, 2024, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. Bro. Bill was baptized at Walnut Hill Baptist Church in Harriman at a young age. He grew up in Harriman and graduated from Harriman High School in 1972. He was a 1980 graduate of...
Freida Williford
Aug 28, 2024
Mrs. Fredia Kay Reed Williford, age 65, passed away Wednesday August 28, 2024, at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. She was a member of the Rockwood Baptist Tabernacle. Fredia worked for many years at Y-12 in Oak Ridge.
She is preceded in death by her husband: Keith Williford.
Parents: Homer & Gloria Boles.
Sister Gloria Ann Boles.
Great grandson:...
Melissa Byess
Aug 26, 2024
Ms. Melissa Byess, age 58 of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away Monday August 26, 2024, at her home. She loved her cats and Bon Jovi.
She was preceded in death by her sister: Sherry Barger.
She is survived by two daughters: Natosha Key of Oliver Springs, and Tiffianey Wells of California.
Her parents: Lloyd and Phyllis Barger of Lancing.
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John Chapman
Aug 23, 2024
Mr. John Christopher "JC" Chapman, age 48, of Westel passed away Friday August 23, 2024. JC enjoyed playing video games and watching TikTok and loved animals. He was proud to know of his Indian heritage.
His is preceded in death by his father: JC Chapman, Jr.
Grandparents: JC Sr. & Jean Chapman and Bryant & Elizabeth Regen.
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Frederick Johnson
Aug 21, 2024
Frederick Ervin Johnson, affectionately known as "TJ", was born June 11, 1954 to the late Samuel Johnson and Georgia Meyers. God chose to call him home to live with him on August 20, 2024.
He was raised in the Bazeltown Community and was saved at a young age while attending the Bazeltown Baptist Church. He later became a member...
Paul Edwards
Aug 10, 2024
Mr. Paul Vincent Edwards, born November 15, 1965, left this earth to go to his Heavenly home on Saturday August 10, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his father: Arthur Leroy Edwards
Daughter: Miranda Guy
Grandparents: Tom & Hattie Beach and Rev. Frank and Flora Edwards
Grandmother: Clarice B. Sampson
Aunt: Judi Anderson
And Three Uncles: Johnny, David, and Joe Sampson
He is survived by his...

William Mitchell
Aug 9, 2024
Mr. William Stuart Mitchell, born December 20, 1963 to Dollie and Leon Mitchell. He served our country as a 63B Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic in the U.S Army. He joined the Army in 1984 and completed basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina followed by Advanced Individual Training (AIT) at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. His first permanent party assignment was...

Clent Simmons
Aug 6, 2024
Mr. Clent Simmons passed away on Tuesday August 6, 2024, at Roane Medical Center.
At his request, Cremation services will be private.
Davis Funeral Home, Harriman, is honored to serve the family of Mr. Clent Simmons during this time.

Donna Hayes
Aug 5, 2024
Ms. Donna Hayes, age 52, of Harriman passed away Monday August 5, 2024, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville.
She is preceded in death by her mother: Helen Hayes.
Brother: Gary Hayes.
She is survived by her son: Alex Mooris.
Fiancé: Tony Gibson.
Father: Bill Hayes.
Granddaughter: Vanessa Lane.
And many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
The family will receive friends Friday August 9, 2024, from 5:00 to...
William Miller
Jul 30, 2024
Mr. William "Wally" Bill Miller, age 76, of Harriman passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024. He was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corp. Wally worked at the historic Brushy Mountain Penitentiary and later at the Morgan County Correctional Facility where he eventually retired. Outside of his working life, he loved playing golf.
He was preceded in death by his...
Oval Edington
Jul 25, 2024
Ms. Oval Lou Edington, age 85, of Daysville passed away Thursday July 25, 2024, at Good Samaritan in Fairfield Glade. She was a beloved wife, mother, mamaw, and friend.
She is proceeded in death by her parents: Hestel & Allie Price.
Five brothers and five sisters.
Three grandsons: Ray, Matthew, and Jamie.
Granddaughter: Samantha.
She is survived by her husband: Kenneth Eddington.
Son: Ken Eddington.
Five daughters...
W.C. Daniels
Jul 24, 2024
Mr. William "W.C." "Fuzz" Daniels age 69, of Harriman, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday July 24, 2024, at Ft. Sanders Regional. He was a member of Walnut Hill Baptist Church for over 30 years. Fuzz worked for Harriman Fire Department as a firefighter, Captain, and Chaplin for 32 years until he retired. W.C. enjoyed and...
Helen Benton
Jul 23, 2024
Mrs. Helen Benton, age 89 of Lancing, passed away at her home Tuesday July 23, 2024, with her family by her side. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Helen was a faithful member of Bethel-Grace Church in Lancing.
She was preceded in death by her husband: John Benton.
She is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law: Buddy and Pat, Richard,...
Kenneth Knox
Jul 22, 2024
Mr. Kenneth James Knox, age 53, of Lancing, passed away, Monday July 22, 2024, at his home. Kenneth loved the Lord and attended the Lancing Presbyterian Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents: William Dan and Helen Louise Bumgardner Knox.
Two brothers: Roy Lee Knox and David Knox.
And two sisters: Shirley Francis and Wilma Darlene Knox.
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Dorothy Davis
Jul 15, 2024
Mrs. Dorothy Jean “Dot” Davis, age 76, went home to be with the Lord Monday, July 15, 2024. Dot was a friend to all, to know her was to love her. Her unique sense of humor made her the funniest person in the room and kept her family laughing. She was a hard worker and made many friends from her...
Marlene Mee
Jul 9, 2024
Mrs. Marlene Graves Mee "Granny", passed away July 9, 2024, at Life Care of Morgan County. Marlene was a lifelong resident of Harriman, TN. She was born December 8, 1934, to Tom & Georgia Graves. Marlene graduated from Harriman High School in 1953. She then went to Fort Sanders Nursing School and graduated as an RN. She married the love...
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