Obituaries

Gary Riggs

Gary Riggs

Jul 4, 2024

Mr. Gary Riggs, age 76 of Rockwood passed away on Thursday July 4, 2024, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. He served in the US Army. Gary worked many years with Morgan County Sheriffs Department, Roane County EMS, and West Roane County Fire Department.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Clyde & Effie Riggs

He is survived by his Life...

Patricia McDaniel

Patricia McDaniel

Jul 2, 2024

Mrs. Patricia Hall McDaniel, age 84 of Wartburg, passed away, Tuesday July 2, 2024, at her home.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband: David Alan McDaniel.

Her parents: Ira and Eva Green Hall.

 

She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law: Michael A. and Janet Goddard.

Two daughters and sons-in-law: Kim Bannister (Bobby) & Teresa Rice (Chris).

Four grandchildren: Michael W. Goddard (Trista),...

Bobby McCarroll

Bobby McCarroll

Jul 2, 2024

Mr. Bob McCarroll age 94, of Harriman, passed away Tuesday July 2, 2024, at his home. He was a member of the Pentecostal Lighthouse Church. Bob retired from Roane Horsey after 52 years. He loved working in the garden and going fishing. He was known to many people as "The Candy Man".

He was preceded in death by his...

Wilma Kinney

Wilma Kinney

Jun 23, 2024

Mrs. Wilma Kinney, age 86, of Harriman, passed away Sunday June 23, 2024, at Life Care Center of Morgan County. She was a member of Church of God of Prophecy. Wilma enjoyed UT sports, the Atlanta Braves, having yard sales and feeding people.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Calvin Kinney.

Son: Randy Kinney.

Daughter: Judy Gail Ridley.

Parents: Dewey & Pearl...

Larry Potter

Larry Potter

Jun 21, 2024

Mr. Larry Douglas Potter, of Oakdale, passed away Friday June 21, 2024, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was a member of Crab Orchard Baptist Church.

His is preceded in death by his parents: Owen & Edith Potter.

He is survived by his wife: Reba Bingham Potter.

Two sons: Ritchie Potter and Joey Potter.

Five grandchildren:...

Brandon Hill

Brandon Hill

Jun 21, 2024

Mr. Brandon Hill, age 30 of Harriman passed away on Friday June 21, 2024. He worked in construction for many years.

Brandon was preceded in death by his grandfather: Jack Hill.

Grandmother: Beverly Thompson.

Uncle: Richard Hill

He is survived by his wife: Kiaira Hill.

Daughters: Zaylee and Brayleigh Hill.

Stepdaughter: Kaisley Martinez.

Father: DeLynn Hill.

Mother: Kirsten Duncan of Union City, TN

Brothers: Joseph and Jared Hill.

Grandmother: Shirley...

June Montgomery

June Montgomery

Jun 7, 2024

June Montgomery

June 1, 1939 - June 7, 2024

June Montgomery, age 85, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024, at home in the Pine Orchard community with her family at her side. She was of the Christian faith. She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was known for her quilting and her beautiful flowers.

She is preceded in death by her parents:...

Ashleigh Bryant

Ashleigh Bryant

Jun 6, 2024

Ms. Ashleigh A Bryant of Rockwood was born April 25, 1980, and passed away June 6, 2024, after winning her battle with breast cancer her body succumbed to the damage from the chemo. She was a dedicated QA tech at DWK for almost 20 years.

I can't make this sad or she'll haunt me.

After our mother passed,...

Mona Suzanne Humphreys

Mona Suzanne Humphreys

May 31, 2024

Ms. Mona Suzanne Humphreys, 64, of Harriman, passed away Friday May 31, 2024, at her home. She was employed by West Trucking Company in Kingston, TN for 20+ years. She was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church of Harriman and she was known for her love for Jesus, her passion for life, and putting others before herself.

She...

Charlona Jones

Charlona Jones

May 29, 2024

Mrs. Charlona Eunice Capps Jones, of Deer Lodge, passed away Wednesday May 29, 2024, at Huntsville Manor in Huntsville. Charlona was born May 1, 1949, to the late Bruce Capps and Della Evelyn Graves Capps Copas.

 

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Ronald W. Jones, Sr.

One son: Allen Jones.

And her companion: Gary Adkins.

 

She is survived...

Darrell Lockaby

Darrell Lockaby

May 26, 2024

Mr. Darrell Lockaby age 67, of Harriman, formally of Williamsburg, KY passed away Sunday May 26, 2024, at Roane Medical Center. Darrell enjoyed going fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Oscar Lockaby and Erma Roark.

Three brothers: Russell Ray Lockaby, Melvin Jerome Lockaby, and Marvin Dean Lockaby.

He is survived by his brother: Clayton...

James Gibson

James Gibson

May 19, 2024

Mr. James “Jim” Gibson, 79, of Harriman, passed away Sunday May 19, 2024, at Roane Medical Center.  He attended Elverton Primitive Baptist Church.  Jim worked many years as a Plumber, Auto Mechanic, HVAC and many other things.

 

 

His is preceded in death by his daughter: Barbara “Barbie” Jones. 

Parents: Glenn & Elgie Gibson.

Sister: Thelma Bailey.

Brother-in-law: Warren Bailey.

 

 

He is survived by his wife...

James Wampler

James Wampler

May 17, 2024

James Allen Wampler Sr. 70 of Harriman passed away peacefully on Friday May 17 at Roane Medical Center.

James was preceded in death by his parents: W.T. and Edna Wampler.

Two grandchildren and three nephews.

He is survived by his 3 children: Tiffany Hicks of Oak Ridge, Holly Wampler of Clinton, and son Jay Wampler of...

Glenn Hurtt

Glenn Hurtt

May 15, 2024

Mr. Glenn Hurtt, age 79 of Deer Lodge, passed away Wednesday May 15, 2024, at his home. He has been a lifelong worker, mainly in the cable industry. He co-owned the company, “H&M Cable” later known as “Foremost.” After he retired, he was never satisfied with sitting still. You could usually find him gardening, going to his grandkids ball games,...

Glendia Edwards

Glendia Edwards

May 14, 2024

Ms. Glenda Faye Edwards Goss went home to be with God on Tuesday May 14, 2024. She is former part of the Gospel Group " The Admirations". Everyone who knew Glenda knew she was an amazing cook and loved cooking for her Family. Her hobbies included collecting dolls of all sorts (old and new) and working in her flower gardens.

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Charles Cates

Charles Cates

May 5, 2024

Mr. Charles Ray "Lard" Cates age 76, of Rockwood passed away Sunday May 5, 2024, at his home. He attended Glen Alice Christion Church in Rockwood. "Lard" worked and retired from Horsehead in Rockwood after 36 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Joseph Henry & Thelma Cates.

Brother: Joseph Cates.

Sister Ethel Flannigan.

He is survived...

Charles Leonard

Charles Leonard

May 1, 2024

Mr. Charles W. Leonard, age 60, of Lancing, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at his home. Known affectionately as "The Snake Man," Charles dedicated many years of service to the U.S. Forestry Service, leaving an indelible mark on the natural world he loved.

Born in Peoria, Illinois, Charles graduated from Richwood High School in 1982. Following his...

Paul Fink

Paul Fink

May 1, 2024

Mr. Paul Fink Jr, 75, of Harriman, passed away Wednesday May 1, 2024, at his home.

How do you condense a life into a paragraph? We could give you statistics: He was born to Paul Clayton Fink and Florence Watson. He had 7 brothers and sisters: Jackie, David, Paulette, Wanda, Barbara, Jerry, and Darrell, all who preceded him in death.

We could...

Naomi Peters

Naomi Peters

Apr 30, 2024

Ms. Naomi Peters, age 71 of Wartburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday April 30, 2024. She was a member of Armes Chapel Baptist Church. Naomi served as the church pianist for more than 30 years, and also played for multiple gospel groups in the area for most of her life.

She was preceded in death...

Jack Wiseman

Jack Wiseman

Apr 27, 2024

Jack Lee Wiseman Jr., age 63, passed away on April 27 at his home in Harriman. He was born August 15, 1960, in Long Beach, California to Jack Wiseman Sr. and the late Lucinda Sampson.

He spent most of his time with his 3 dogs Willie, Mocha and Latte, whom he loved very much. He was a dedicated...