Obituaries

Fred  Oscar Bunch

Fred Oscar Bunch

Feb 26, 2017

Mr. Fred Bunch, age 70, of Harriman passed away Sunday February 26, 2017 at Roane Medical Center. He loved to spend time with his grandkids. He is preceded in death by his parents: Robert L. Bunch and Edith Hickson Eight brothers and one sister He is survived by his wife: Elizabeth Brown Bunch Three sons: Ted Bunch and his wife...

Barbara Gail Pelfrey Milsaps

Barbara Gail Pelfrey Milsaps

Feb 24, 2017

Mrs. Barbara Pelfrey Milsaps, age 57 of Kingston, passed away Friday February 24, 2017 with her family by her side. Barbara was a graduate of Roane State Community College and retired as the Director of the Harriman Public Library. She began her service at the library when she was sixteen years old. She served as the Children's Librarian for many...

Nancy  Imogene Armes

Nancy Imogene Armes

Feb 21, 2017

Mrs. Nancy Imogene Freels Armes, age 88, passed away February 21, 2017 at Methodist Medical Center. Mrs. Armes, a Kingston, TN resident, also lived and worked for many years in Franklin, NC. She worked in hosiery plants in Harriman, Franklin and Rockwood prior to owning and operating small businesses in Franklin and Kingston. In retirement, Mrs. Armes enjoyed fishing, bowling...

Nancy  Catherine Jenkins

Nancy Catherine Jenkins

Feb 20, 2017

Mrs. Nancy Jenkins, age 67 of Daysville, passed away Monday February 20, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Nancy was a member of the Daysville Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents: Charles Frank Carter and Ama Wee Buttery She is survived by her husband: Billy Ralph Jenkins One son: Steven R. Jenkins and his wife Holly...

Edwin  Allen Farmer

Edwin Allen Farmer

Feb 10, 2017

Mr. Edwin Allen Farmer, age 88, of Harriman passed away Friday February 10, 2017 at his home. Mr. Farmer was a member of the Trenton Street Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his wife: Bessie Stephens Farmer His parents: Carl and Agnes Farmer Two sons: Carl and Robert Farmer One grandson: Travis Farmer One great grandson: Peyton Farmer...

Phil  Stanley Cox

Phil Stanley Cox

Feb 2, 2017

Mr. Phil Cox, age 68, of Harriman passed away Thursday February 2, 2017 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was an Army veteran servicing in Vietnam He is preceded in death by his wife: Brenda Bryant Cox. Son: Michael Cox. Parents: Hector and Pearl Narrmore Cox. He is survived by a daughter: Carmen Fann Three grandsons: Robert and Jacob Fann...

Ray  C. Langley

Ray C. Langley

Feb 2, 2017

Mr. Ray C. Langley, age 88 of Mossy Grove community, passed away Thursday February 2, 2017 peacefully at his home. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Ray was a lifetime member of Piney Baptist Church. He always loved hearing a good fox race with his son and friends. After Ray retired from A.B. Long Construction, he bought a...

Vernice  Ruth Devaney

Vernice Ruth Devaney

Feb 1, 2017

Mrs. Vernice Devaney, age 94 of Harriman, passed away Wednesday February 1, 2017 at home. She retired from the Burlington Mill. Mrs. Devaney was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church and she enjoyed gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband: John William Devaney Sr. And one son: John William "Bill" Devaney Jr. She is survived by her...

Linda  Kay Kamer

Linda Kay Kamer

Jan 26, 2017

Mrs. Linda Kay Davidson Kamer, age 67 of Oakdale, passed away Thursday January 26, 2017 at Roane Medical Center. Mrs. Kamer loved her Church. She was a faithful member of the Westside Baptist Church in Oakdale for 35 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and grandkids. Mrs. Kamer also loved flowers and gardening. She was preceded in death...

Roy  Lee Harvey

Roy Lee Harvey

Jan 20, 2017

January 20, 2017 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. Roy enjoyed being outdoors planting flowers and working in the garden. He is preceded in death by his son: David "Harv" Harvey. His parents: Paul and Edith Harvey. Sister: Shirley Smith. He is survived by his wife: Rebecca Ann Harvey. Two daughters: Angela Harvey and Lisa Lemons. Brother: Dean Harvey. Sister:...

Mary  Louise Hamby

Mary Louise Hamby

Jan 8, 2017

Mrs. Mary Clark Hamby, age 75 of Knoxville, formerly of Oakdale passed away Sunday January 8, 2017 at her home. She enjoyed quilting, painting and her family. She was preceded in death by her parents: Arnold and Alline Clark. Infant brother: Charles Steven Clark. And an infant sister: Nancy Lee Clark. She is survived by three sons: Alan Human and...

Sammie  Virgil Hickman

Sammie Virgil Hickman

Jan 6, 2017

Mr. Sammy Virgil Hickman, age 72, of Harriman, passed away Friday January 6, 2017 at UT Medical Center. Sammy was born at home January 30, 1944 to the late Charlie and Mae Hickman. Sammy lived with his niece, Vicky Phillips Reed and her husband, Stanley Reed. He has been in her care for more than thirty-nine years. He could be...

Randall  Paul Norton

Randall Paul Norton

Jan 6, 2017

Randall P. Norton, age 46, of Harriman passed away Friday January 6, 2017 suddenly from a motor vehicle accident. He worked at Kimberly-Clark and loved sports of all kinds. He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Roy and Grace Morrison and Floyd and Mary Brown And many cousins He is survived by his parents: James and Trula Norton His...

Jason  Lee Stewart

Jason Lee Stewart

Dec 31, 2016

Mr. Jason Lee Stewart, age 37 of Knoxville, formerly of Lancing, went peacefully to be with the Lord in his sleep Saturday December 31, 2016 at his home. He was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in January of 2007and was a beloved member of Southgate Lodge #569 Free &Accepted Masons in Harriman. Jason enjoyed hunting, fishing, his...

Nancy  Ruth Capps

Nancy Ruth Capps

Dec 26, 2016

Mrs. Nancy York Capps, age 64 of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord Monday December 26, 2016. She was a member of the Free Pentecostal Church in Harriman. She was preceded in death by her parents: Arthur, Sr. and Bethel York. She is survived by her husband of 41 years: Otis Capps. Two sons and daughters-in-law: Jason and...

Michael  Leroy Frost

Michael Leroy Frost

Dec 25, 2016

Mr. Michael L. Frost, age 67 of Harriman, passed away Sunday December 25, 2016 at his home. He was a member of Valley View Baptist Church. Michael served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He is preceded in death by his wife: Eva Sue Frost. His parents: Fred Samuel and Mary Fannie Frost. Six brothers: Fred...

Barbara  Ann Newman

Barbara Ann Newman

Dec 25, 2016

Mrs. Barbara Coffey Newman, age 72 of Harriman, got her angel wings Sunday December 25, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents: William Coffey and Helen F. Coffey. Eight sisters and five brothers. She is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law: Donna and Gabe Pressley of Oakdale, and Carmen "Mikki" Gunter of Harriman. One son: David "Bo"...

Rodney  Scott Williams

Rodney Scott Williams

Dec 25, 2016

Mr. Rodney S. Williams, age 51, of Harriman passed away Sunday December 25, 2016 at Roane Medical Center. He was a loving father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend to everyone he knew. He attended Emory Heights Baptist Church. Mr. Williams is preceded in death by his parents One son: Rodney Williams Jr. And his wife: Bobbie Williams. He is survived...

Isaac  Frank Hooks

Isaac Frank Hooks

Dec 25, 2016

Mr. Isaac "Ike" Frank Hooks, age 72 of Lancing, passed away Sunday December 25, 2016 at NHC Healthcare in Oak Ridge. He was born December 1, 1944 to the late Frank H. and Mary Juanita Faris Hooks. Along with his parents, Ike was also preceded in death by his brother: Cecil "Pete" Norman. He is survived by his wife: Linda...

Sharon  Denise McMinn

Sharon Denise McMinn

Dec 24, 2016

Ms. Sharon Denise Woodby/Rosebalm/McMinn, age 55 of Oak Ridge, passed away December 24, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga. She was preceded in death by her parents: Paul and Doris Green Woodby She is survived by two sons: George McMinn Jr. and William McMinn One daughter: Angela Rosebalm One brother: John Woodby Two sisters: Mary McMinn and Robin Rosebalm and...