Obituaries

Orpha June Johnson
Dec 29, 2017
Mrs. Orpha June Johnson, age 88 of Kingston, passed away Friday December 29, 2017 at Roane Medical Center. She was preceded by her husband: James Dalton Johnson One son: Lonnie David Johnson One grandson: James Robert Doss One granddaughter: Angelia Kaye Ariks Two brothers: Marvin and Tom Crabtree One sister: Marie Young And two great great grandsons: Brayden and Landon...
Gus Henry Vespie, Jr.
Dec 27, 2017
Mr. Gus H. Vespie, Jr. , age 79 of Wartburg passed away Wednesday December 27, 2017 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years: Carolyn Shields Vespie. And one grandson: Anthony Alan Vespie. He is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law: Alan and Tammy Vespie and Joe Vespie all of Wartburg. One daughter...

James Aurthur Brown
Dec 20, 2017
Mr. James Brown, age 53, of Harriman, passed away Thursday December 21, 2017 at Roane Medical Center . He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids. James was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his parents: Henry and Georgia Brown ...
Roger Smith "Ogre" Armes
Dec 20, 2017
Mr. Roger S. "Ogre" Armes, age 47 of Petros , passed away Wednes day , December 20 , 2017 at his home. He was a graduate of Wartburg Central High School....

Joyce Pauline Davidson
Dec 19, 2017
Mrs. Joyce P. Davidson , age 80 of Lancing, passed away Tuesday December 19, 2017 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband: James F. Davidson. And her parents: Otto and Nora Morgan. She is survived by her two daughters and a son-in-law: Faye and Larry "Mushy" Ledford, and Ella Daugherty all of Lancing. Four sisters: Lucy...
Raymond Frank "Ray" Preston
Dec 15, 2017
Mr. Raymond ‘Ray' Preston , age 72, of Harriman, passed away Friday December 15, 2017 at Roane Medical Center. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Harriman and Louisiana Motorcycle Club. Ray loved his dogs. He is preceded in death by a son: Raymond Eugen Preston. His parents: Raymond and Elizabeth Lang Preston. Three brothers: Martin, Johnny,...
Jackie Edward Watters
Dec 14, 2017
Mr. Jack Watters, age 73 of Lancing, passed away Thursday December 14, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents: Bulis and Hazel Hamby Watters He is survived by his wife of 49 years: Brenda Kreis Watters. Son and daughter-in-law: Keith and Rebecca Watters. Three daughters and sons-in-law: Lisa Hyde, Stacy and...

Frances Rose Daniels
Dec 12, 2017
Mrs. Frances Walker Daniels, age 68, of Harriman, passed away Monday December 11, 2017 at her home with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her mother: Timmie Poole. And her father: Bryson Walker. She is survived by her husband of 40 years: Carl Ed Daniels. Her children: Sonya and Mike Clawson, Adrian and Amy Hicks,...

Destry Edward Young
Dec 12, 2017
Mr. Destry Young, age 49, of Kingston, passed away Tuesday December 12, 2017 at his home. Destry worked for Rural Metro as a Paramedic for several years. He is survived by his father and mother: Dennis and Judy Mason Young Three children: Logan and Conner Young and Aaron Stakely One brother: Dustin Young Two Aunts: Linda Mason Eubanks and Jenny...
Charles Kenneth "'Kenny'" Snow
Dec 9, 2017
Mr. Charles "Kenny" Snow, age 62, of Daysville went home to be with the Lord Saturday December 9, 2017 at home with his family and friends around him. He pastored Old Mt Pisgah Baptist Church for many years and also a presently member of Big Emory Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents: Ebb and Gert Snow....

Janet Lynn Yeary
Dec 6, 2017
Ms. Janet Moore Yeary, age 54, passed away Wednesday December 6, 2017 at her home. She was of the Baptist faith. Janet loved growing flowers and working in the yard. She was preceded in death by her father: Charles Wayne Moore. Sisters: Julie Moore and Jodie Futrell. She is survived by two sons: Josh Clark and Darr Yeary. Mother: Betty...

Thomas Alvin "Tom" Collins
Nov 24, 2017
Mr. Thomas A. "Tom" Collins, age 85, of Harriman, passed away Friday November 24, 2017 at his home. Tom served in the United States Navy and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of New Life Baptist Church in Harriman. Tom was preceded in death by one daughter: Yvonne Lee Collins. He is survived by his...

Benjamin Harold "Benny" Catron
Nov 22, 2017
Mr. Benjamin H. "Benny" Catron, age 61, of Harriman, passed away Wednesday November 22, 2017 at Parkwest Medical Center. He was a longtime member at Bethel Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents: Paul and Mattie Catron. One brother: Carl Gene Catron. And a special aunt and uncle: Oscar and Edith Gibson. He is survived by his...
Melba Dean Siniard Staples
Nov 21, 2017
Mrs. Melba Siniard Staples, age 86 of Loudon County, formerly of Oakdale, passed away Tuesday November 21, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. She was preceded by her husband: Harold B. Staples. Her parents: Otis and Jessie Siniard. One brother: Ronald Siniard. And one sister: Louise Holloway. She is survived by her son: Phillip Staples of Loudon. Two...
Charles Richard Graves
Nov 18, 2017
Mr. Charles Richard Graves, age 91, of Harriman went home to be with the Lord November 18, 2017 in Rockwood. He was a Navy Veteran of WWII, serving in the Pacific Theater during the war. He was awarded 4 metals for his service. He was a member of the Walnut Hill Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his...

Charles Wayne Griffin
Nov 17, 2017
Mr. Charles Griffin, age 62, of Oakdale, passed away November 17, 2017 in the Atlanta VA Medical Center. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his wife: Lois "Punkin" Brown Griffin. Parents: Mendell and Juanita Clark Griffin. Brother: John Ed Griffin. Four sisters: Linda Hunter, Nanita Stout, Priscilla and Lisa Griffin. He...

Velma Iris Snider
Nov 5, 2017
Mrs. Velma Nelson Snider, age 91, of Oak Ridge, formally of Kingston, passed away November 5, 2017 at the home of her niece. She worked as a Dental Technician in Roane County for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband: George William Snider. Two sisters: Reba Welson and Zella Mae McGuffin. Four brothers-in-law: Bill Welson, Albert Godsey,...
Thomas Michael "Tom" Coleman
Nov 3, 2017
Mr. Thomas Michael Coleman, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2017 at his home in Harriman, TN surrounded by his husband and close friends from complications related to liver cancer. He arrived in this world on January 21, 1954 in Moscow, ID; the first of three children born to Donna and James Coleman. Tom graduated from Capital High School in...
Janet Sue Cromwell
Nov 2, 2017
Ms. Janet Sue Cromwell, age 74 of Rockwood, passed away Thursday November 2, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. She enjoyed Gospel singing, cooking, spending time with family playing cards and Aggregation. Janet worked at Cracker Barrel for 20 years. She was preceded by her husband: Hershell Cromwell. Mother and step-father: Dorothy & Charles Vought. She is survived...
Beth Davidson Syler
Oct 28, 2017
Mrs. Beth Davidson Syler, age 72, formerly of Lancing, TN, passed away Saturday October 28, 2017 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, IL. Beth was a member of the Baptist, and later, the Presbyterian and Cumberland Presbyterian churches. She was a graduate of Wartburg Central High School, and later in life, Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She was preceded in death...
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