Obituaries

Velma  Raines Isham

Velma Raines Isham

Dec 20, 2016

Mrs. Velma R. Isham, age 90 of Wartburg, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday December 20, 2016 at her home. She was preceded in death by husband of 52 years, Rueben Howard Isham; parents, Robert and Laura Mae Raines; brother, Clyde Raines; son-in-law, James Miller. Mrs. Isham is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Allen (Buddy) and Oma...

Eva  Sue Frost

Eva Sue Frost

Dec 11, 2016

Mrs. Eva Sue Frost, age 68 of Harriman, passed away Sunday December 11, 2016 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was a member of Valley View Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: Lee and Martha Clendenon Hester. And five brothers: Edgar Lee, Tommy, Leroy, James and John. She is survived by her husband of...

Mariann  Catherine D'Alessandro

Mariann Catherine D'Alessandro

Dec 10, 2016

Mrs. Mariann D'Alessandro, age 73 of Harriman, passed away Saturday December 10, 2016 at Physicians Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: Elmer Ellsworth and Mary Frances Baker. And one nephew: Jason Matthew Baker. She is survived by her husband of 46 years: Edward D'Alessandro....

Helen  Lavada Neal

Helen Lavada Neal

Dec 3, 2016

Mrs. Helen Lavada Neal, age 81 of Harriman, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday December 3, 2016. She was born August 6, 1935 to the late James and Martha Kirkland in Rockwood, Tennessee. Helen was a customer service representative at Wal-Mart for 17 years. She was a member of Elverton Primitive Baptist Church. Along with her parents,...

Carl  Dean Kamer

Carl Dean Kamer

Dec 3, 2016

Mr. Carl Dean Kamer, age 70, passed away Saturday December 3, 2016 surrounded by family at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. Dean's love of fishing was second only to his love for God and his church. A genuine Christian man, Mr. Kamer was an active member of Pine Orchard Baptist Church and selflessly served others in the name of the...

Virginia Suttles-Hadley

Virginia Suttles-Hadley

Dec 2, 2016

Mrs. Virginia Suttles - Hadley, age 87 of Harriman, passed away Friday December 2, 2016 at Harriman Care & Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of South Harriman Baptist Church. Virginia retired from Harriman Hospital as an ER Clerk after more than 33 years of faithful service. She was preceded in death by her first husband: Clyde Suttles. Her second...

Alvin  Tracy Smith,  Jr.

Alvin Tracy Smith, Jr.

Nov 23, 2016

Mr. Tracy Smith, Jr., age 44, of Kingston, passed away Wednesday November 23, 2016 at Roane Medical Center. He was a loving father, grandfather, son and brother and will be deeply missed by all. He was preceded in death by his parents: Alvin and Lesi Smith. And one nephew: Coty Laulusa. He is survived by two sons: Kimo Smith and...

Patsy  S. Young

Patsy S. Young

Nov 19, 2016

Ms. Patsy Griffith Young, age 75, of Lancing passed away peacefully at her home Saturday November 19, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was a member of Annadell Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Charles Ed Young. Parents: Dave and Willa Mae Griffith. Sisters and brother-in-law: Anna Mae and Freddy Huckaby.

She is...

Tony  Austin Duncan

Tony Austin Duncan

Nov 19, 2016

Mr. Tony A Duncan, age 81 of Wartburg, formerly of Fentress County, passed away Saturday November 19, 2016 at his home. Tony graduated from of York Institute. He was former city recorder and judge in Jamestown. He later moved to Erwin, TN to manage Unicoi County Gas System. After the death of his father he moved to Wartburg to run...

John  Floyd Burris

John Floyd Burris

Nov 17, 2016

Mr. John Burris, age 79 of Coalfield passed away November 17, 2016 at the home of his nephew Donnie Burris. He loved music and playing guitar.

He is preceded in death by his wife: Pauline Jones Burris. And several brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his brother: Riley Burris. Step-son: Rev Rickey and wife Tammy Nation....

James  Allen Godsey

James Allen Godsey

Nov 17, 2016

Mr. James Allen "Buddy" Godsey, age 69 of Rockwood, passed away on November 17, 2016 at Roane Medical Center. James owned and operated Buddy Taxi for several years and love UT football. He is preceded in death by his parents: Arthur and Anna Godsey.

He is survived by his wife: Vivian Plemons Godsey. Three sons: Steve Godsey Sr, Scott...

Arlie  Leroy Sands

Arlie Leroy Sands

Nov 4, 2016

Mr. Arlie Leroy Sands, age 63 of Alcoa, passed away Friday November 4, 2016 at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville. He was preceded in death by his parents: Cecil and Susie Sands. And three sisters: Marie Runyan, Mary and Betty Sands. He is survived by his son: Charles Sands. Two brothers: David Sands, Sr. and Jimmy Sands. One sister: Debbie...

Franklin  D. Goss

Franklin D. Goss

Nov 2, 2016

Mr. Franklin D. Goss, age 76, of Harriman, passed away Wednesday November 2, 2016 at Harriman Care & Rehabilitation. He was preceded in death by his wife: Ann Goss. His son: Franklin Goss. His parents, five brothers and five sisters. He is survived by his one sister: Betty Goss. One brother: Earl Goss. His daughter: Ruth Lewis. Three grandsons, two...

James  Elwood Dean

James Elwood Dean

Oct 31, 2016

Mr. James E. Dean, age 91 of Harriman, passed away on Monday October 31, 2016 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. James served in the United States Navy and was a veteran of World War II. He is preceded in death by his wife: Libby Dean. He is survived by two sons: Larry and Scott Dean both of Michigan. Four...

Virginia  Dare Mee

Virginia Dare Mee

Oct 31, 2016

Mrs. Virginia Inman Mee, age 69 of Rockwood, passed away October 31, 2016 at her home. She enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and being outdoors and spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband: William Thomas Mee Jr. Two brothers: Bobby Joe and Lloyd Inman. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Scott and Michelle...

Stevon  Harold Nitzschke,  II

Stevon Harold Nitzschke, II

Oct 22, 2016

Mr. Stevon H. Nitzschke, II, age 35 of Sunbright, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, October 22, 2016 at his home. He was a 1999 graduate of Sunbright High School and enjoyed the outdoors. Stevon professed his faith in Christ at the age of twelve. He was preceded in death by his brother: Marc Allen Nitzschke. His grandparents:...

Josephine  Wallace Duncan

Josephine Wallace Duncan

Oct 18, 2016

Mrs. Josephine "Granny Scarbro" Duncan, age 91 of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday October 18, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents: Jim and Rosa Lee Woods Wallace Two sisters: Bernice Presley and Irene Christine Daughtry One brother: Jackie Wallace And two sons: Wallace Ray Scarbro and James Alan Duncan She is survived...

Beverly  June Luffman

Beverly June Luffman

Oct 15, 2016

Mrs. Beverly Kirkland Luffman, age 88 of Harriman, went to her Eternal Home to be with her Lord and Savior October 15, 2016 at Roane Medical Center. She was a member of Childs Memorial Baptist Church. Bev loved spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband: James Wade Luffman. Son: Michael Wade Luffman....

Roscoe Perkins

Roscoe Perkins

Oct 11, 2016

Mr. Roscoe Perkins, age 82 of Kingston passed away Tuesday October 11, 2016 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He is preceded in death by his son: Paul Perkins. He is survived by his wife: Maureen Perkins. One son: Stephen John Perkins. And one daughter: Julaura Franks.

Ila  June Hill

Ila June Hill

Oct 10, 2016

Mrs. June Hill, age 85 of Harriman, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday October 10, 2016 at her home. She was one of the oldest members of the Courts of Praise Church. Mrs. June, also known as the "Candy Lady", was a dedicated member to her church and was a devout Christian. Mrs. June had a love for...