Obituaries

Julie  Ann Rains

Julie Ann Rains

Apr 13, 2017

Mrs. Julie Ann Ooten Rains, age 41, of Deer Lodge went home to be with the Lord Thursday April 12, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents: Cletus and Carolyn Houston Ooten. She is survived by a daughter: Emily Rains. And her siblings: Darien Ooten, Karen Wyatt, Abby Griffith and Tina Ooten. The family will receive friends Saturday...

Phyllis  Lee Ellis

Phyllis Lee Ellis

Apr 13, 2017

Mrs. Phyllis Ellis, age 60 of Harriman, passed away peacefully at home on April 13, 2017 after a brave and courageous battle with ALS. She worked at Methodist Medical Center for many years before becoming a small business owner in Harriman. She was preceded in death by her parents: Charles and Mary Kate Wright And one sister: Mary Ellen Bailey....

Robert Michael "Bobby" Doss

Robert Michael "Bobby" Doss

Apr 12, 2017

Mr. Robert "Bobby" Doss age 67 of Midtown, passed away Wednesday April 13, 2017 at Roane Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his son: James Robert Doss And his parents: Robert William and Cassie Jane Doss He is survived by one daughter: Kimberly Doss of Kingston Five grandchildren: Chelsi, Dalton, Dillon, Alexis and Natasha Four great grandchildren One...

Carol  Day Keeney

Carol Day Keeney

Apr 9, 2017

Mrs. Carol Day Keeney, age 67, of Kingston, passed away Sunday April 9, 2017 at The Bridge at Rockwood. Mrs. Carol loved spending time with her family and she also loved singing. She was preceded in death by her husband: Jerry Keeney And her parents: William "Hub" and Gertrude Ladd She is survived by two daughters: Adie Reid and husband...

Judy Lynn "Lewallen" Redmon

Judy Lynn "Lewallen" Redmon

Apr 5, 2017

Mrs. Judy Lynn Lewallen Redmon, age 44 of Wartburg, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday April 5, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was a member of Coal Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father: Hillard Lewallen. She is survived by her husband: Johnny Redmon. Three children: Jordan, Isaiah, and Brittany Redmon Her mother:...

Melody Anette Capps Scofield

Melody Anette Capps Scofield

Apr 1, 2017

Ms. Melody "Lucy" Capps Scofield, age 49, of Rockwood, passed away Saturday April 1, 2017 at her home. She was preceded in death by her mother: Norma Sue Capps She is survived by one son: Brady Capps Her father: Joe Capps Two brothers: Joseph Franklin and Thomas David Capps Two sisters: Robin Denise Marshall and Nina Elizabeth Freels And a...

Joseph Jim "Jo" Gilbert

Joseph Jim "Jo" Gilbert

Mar 31, 2017

Mr. Joseph "Jo" Gilbert, age 46 of Oakdale, passed away Friday March 31, 2017 at Roane Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his father: Linsey Gilbert He is survived by his two daughters: Aaleyah and Linsey Gilbert His mother: Sue Gilbert One brother: Michael Gilbert Two sisters: Lillian Stewart and Nancy and her husband Rick Stewart His soulmate:...

Mark  Clifton Newport

Mark Clifton Newport

Mar 25, 2017

Mr. Mark C. Newport, age 46 of Wartburg, passed away Saturday March 24, 2017. Mark was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was a 1989 graduate of Wartburg Central High School. He was preceded in death by his mother: Connie Cornell Hatton. His grandparents: Burl and Jean Newport, Robert and Leola Cornell. He is survived by his...

Linda  Lou Stedam

Linda Lou Stedam

Mar 19, 2017

Mrs. Linda Lou Stedam, age 69 of Lancing, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday March 19, 2017. Linda was born in Anderson, Indiana November 2, 1947 to the late Raymond and Dorothy Williams. Although she lived in Lancing for over 30 years, Indiana was always her home. Linda was a devoted wife, a supportive mother and the...

Pearl Bitha "Granny" Jones

Pearl Bitha "Granny" Jones

Mar 19, 2017

Mrs. Pearl "Granny" Jones, age 97 of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord Sunday March 19, 2017 at The Bridge at Rockwood. She was of the Baptist faith. Granny was very kind and loving and she always had a hug for everyone she met. She was preceded in death by her husband: Charlie D. Jones. And her parents:...

Jonathan  Wayne Pesterfield

Jonathan Wayne Pesterfield

Mar 16, 2017

Mr. Jonathan Pesterfield, age 33, of Rockwood passed away Thursday March 16, 2017. He was a loving son, father and grandson. He is preceded in death by his father: Troy Wayne Pesterfield. His grandparents: Howard Lee Pesterfield Sr., Alvin Tracy Smith Sr. and Lesi Pisui Smith. One uncle: Alvin Tracy Smith, Jr. One cousin: Coty Laulusa. He is survived by...

Melba  Reba Proffitt

Melba Reba Proffitt

Mar 14, 2017

Mrs. Reba Bridges Proffitt, age 93, passed away Tuesday March 14, 2017 at Life Care Center of Morgan County in Wartburg. She was a member of Lee Village Baptist Church. Reba worked at Roane Hosiery for more than 20 years. She was preceded in death by her husband: Mayland Proffitt. Two daughters: Judy Greo and Joyce Winnie. Two brothers: Luther...

Bonny  K. Austin

Bonny K. Austin

Mar 8, 2017

Mrs. Bonny Kate Austin, age 77, of Deer Lodge passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday March 8, 2017. She was born June 13, 1939 in Sunbright to the late Perry and Lottie Goad. Mrs. Austin was a member of Pine Grove Church of God in Crossville where she had served as a Sunday School teacher and Choir Director and...

Daryl  Ray Duncan

Daryl Ray Duncan

Mar 2, 2017

Mr. Daryl Duncan, age 63, of Harriman passed away Thursday March 2, 2017 at his home. He was a veteran of the United States Army and enjoyed car racing and football. He is preceded in death by his brother: Dale Duncan He is survived by his two sons: Jared and Austin Duncan of Freeport, IL Parents: RW and Joyce Helton...

Kenneth Ray "Kenny" Turpin

Kenneth Ray "Kenny" Turpin

Mar 2, 2017

Mr. Kenneth "Kenny" Ray Turpin, age 73, passed away Thursday March 2, 2017 at his home. Kenny enjoyed racing and rebuilding cars. He is preceded in death by his parents: Hurbert and Thelma Turpin Two brothers: Gene and Billy Jack Turpin And two sisters: Juanita Beason and Margie Underwood He is survived by his wife of 37 years: Judy Dickerson...

Sarah Lee Cheek Brock

Sarah Lee Cheek Brock

Feb 27, 2017

Mrs. Sarah Cheek Brock, age 69 of Tunnel Hill, Ga, formerly of Harriman, passed away Monday February 27, 2017 at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, Ga. She was preceded in death by her husband: Ronnie Brock She is survived by one son: Ronnie Brock Jr. of Tunnel Hill, Ga Two daughters: Carol Brock of Taylorsville, Ga and Tina and her...

R.  D. Daugherty

R. D. Daugherty

Feb 27, 2017

Mr. R. D. Daugherty, age 67 of Lancing, passed away Monday, February 27, 2017 at his home. He attended Meadow View Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents: Virgil and Alta Griffith Daugherty. One brother: W. B. Daugherty. And one sister: Shelby Jean McNew. He is survived by his wife: Ella Davidson Daugherty. One brother: E.L. Daugherty...

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...