Obituaries

James  Tarvel Hawn

James Tarvel Hawn

Mar 20, 2016

Mr. James Tarvel Hawn, age 78, passed away March 20, 2016 with his family by his side. Mr. Hawn was an Industrial Electrician at the K-25 and Y-12 plant where he retired with 28 years of service. He loved farming, spending time with his wife and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. James...

Victoria  Gibson Ledbetter

Victoria Gibson Ledbetter

Mar 18, 2016

Mrs. Victoria Ledbetter, age 80 of Kingston passed away Friday March 18, 2016 at Harriman Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was preceded in death by her husband: Billy "A.B." Ledbetter, Sr. Two brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law: Jr. and Betty Ledbetter, and Glen Ledbetter. She is survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law: Tommy and Ruby Ledbetter of Midtown and Charles and...

Mark  Calvin Nelson

Mark Calvin Nelson

Mar 17, 2016

Mr. Mark C. Nelson, age 52 of Pine Orchard community passed away Thursday March 17, 2016 at his home. He was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Fred and Dorothy Nelson. Infant brother: Bobbie Nelson. Brother: Ricky Nelson. Sister: Marinelle Baird.

He is survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law: George and...

Linda  Grissom King

Linda Grissom King

Mar 17, 2016

Mrs. Linda Grissom King, age 72 of Oakdale passed away Thursday March 17, 2016 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents: Cleo and Dosky Grissom. One brother: Donald L. Grissom. And two nephews: Johnny L. and Michael Grissom. She is survived by her partner of 31 years: Sharon Stratton. A private memorial service will be held...

Jimmy  Charles Human

Jimmy Charles Human

Mar 15, 2016

Mr. Jimmy Human, Sr., of Harriman passed away unexpectedly Tuesday March 15, 2016 at his home. Jimmy had an outgoing personality who was a friend to everyone he met and he never met a stranger. He was a proud 1955 graduate of Stivers High School in Dayton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents: Charlie and Gracie Human....

John  Ed Griffin

John Ed Griffin

Mar 11, 2016

Mr. John Ed Griffin, age 66 of Harriman passed away Friday March 11, 2016 at his home. John served in the United States Army. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War where he earned a Bronze Star. He was preceded in death by his parents: Mendell and Helen Clark Griffin. Three sisters: Linda Griffin, Priscilla Griffin and Lisa Brown....

James  Edward Thomas

James Edward Thomas

Mar 11, 2016

Mr. James Ed Thomas, age 74, passed away Friday March 11, 2016 at his home. He was a member of Emory Heights Baptist Church. He loved visiting other churches and singing. Ed also loved watching Gospel USA and Walker Texas Ranger. He is survived by his wife Alice Goodman Thomas Son and daughter-in-law: James Wayne and Denise Thomas Two daughters:...

Micah Hancock

Micah Hancock

Mar 10, 2016

Mr. Micah Hancock, age 43 of Lancing passed away Thursday March 10, 2016 at Select Specialty Hospital in Powell. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed spending time outdoors. Micah was a loving husband and a proud and loving father. He was preceded in death by his father: Phillip E. Hancock. His grandmother: Mable Conatser. His mother-in-law: Lillian Paxton. And...

George  William Shanklin

George William Shanklin

Feb 27, 2016

Mr. George William "Buddy" Shanklin, age 75 of Deer Lodge, passed away Saturday February 27, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with heart and Alzheimer's disease. Buddy was born May 30, 1940 in West Palm Beach, Florida to the late Frank and Dorothy Shanklin. He was a life-long NHRA racing member, winning a Division...

George  Howard Middlebrooks

George Howard Middlebrooks

Feb 27, 2016

Mr. George H. Middlebrooks, age 76 of Crossville, passed away Saturday February 27, 2016 at his home. He retired from T.R.W. in Lebanon after 30 years of service. George was a veteran of the United States Navy. He enjoyed computers, working in his garden and cutting grass. He had recently been attending Rennie Baptist Church. He is survived by his...

Bobbie  May Canterberry

Bobbie May Canterberry

Feb 26, 2016

Mrs. Bobbie Mae Leffew Canterberry, age 82 of Harriman passed away Friday February 26, 2016 at Renaissance Terrace with her family by her side. She was a very loving and selfless mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was always eager to help anyone that needed her, especially friends and family. Bobbie was a graduate of South Harriman High School...

Sue Hurst

Sue Hurst

Feb 25, 2016

Mrs. Sue Daniels Hurst, age 72, of Kingston went home to be with the Lord Thursday February 25, 2016 at Methodist Medical Center. She was a member of New Life Baptist Church in Harriman.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Guy and Josie Webb Daniels Sister: JoAnn Daniels Gallaher.

She is survived by her son...

Elizabeth  Ann Phillips

Elizabeth Ann Phillips

Feb 21, 2016

Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips, age 62 of Harriman passed away Sunday February 21, 2016 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents: Isaac and Marie Duncan. And two grandsons: Dakota and Nathan Brown. She is survived by her husband: Tony C. Phillips, Sr. Three sons: Wayne and Jamie Brown and Tony Phillips, Jr. Two brothers: Isaac and Charlie...

Lonnie  Arther Scott

Lonnie Arther Scott

Feb 20, 2016

Mr. Lonnie Scott, age 58 of Harriman passed away Saturday February 20, 2016 at Roane Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents: Larry and Ann Scott Grandparents: Lonnie "Bud" Scott and Willie Mae Scott.Nathan and Matt Moore He is survived by three sons: Troy Parks, Shane Parks and Dustin Parks. Two brothers: Ralph and Ricky Scott. Three...

W.  Ralph Turner

W. Ralph Turner

Feb 20, 2016

Mr. Ralph Turner, age 55 of Bitter Creek passed away Saturday February 20, 2016 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born in Ft. Eustis, Virginia. Ralph worked for 10 years in the deep mines before going to work at Roane Hosiery where he worked for 17 years. He retired as a Corrections Officer from Brushy Mountain. Ralph loved...

Kenneth  Gregory Frazier

Kenneth Gregory Frazier

Feb 19, 2016

Mr. Kenneth Gregory Frazier, age 61, passed away Friday February 19, 2016 peacefully at his home. He is survived by his loving girlfriend: Ada Sue Watson. Five daughters: Bobbie Sue Griffis, Rhonda Lee Watson, Sandra Lynn Griffis, Carrie Michelle Watson and a very special daughter Christie Lou Ann Frazier. A very special son-in-law: Adam Rosen Berger. One special grandson: Chad...

Peggy  Ann Anderson

Peggy Ann Anderson

Feb 15, 2016

Ms. Peggy Ann Anderson, age 55, of Harriman passed away Monday February 15, 2016 at Harriman Care & Rehab. She enjoyed listening to music and having a good time.

She is survived by her five daughters: Melissa Anderson, Amy Anderson, Danielle Anderson, Treva Anderson and Alicia Eskridge. Eight siblings: Lou Mattox, Brenda Mattox, Jean Mattox, Mary Ann Mattox, Gary...

Ione  Harness Parks

Ione Harness Parks

Feb 12, 2016

Mrs. Ione Harness Parks, age 94, of Wartburg passed away Friday February 12, 2016 at her home with her children by her side. She was a member of Annadell Baptist Church and was retired from Morgan County Headstart. She was preceded in death by her husband: Chester Parks. Her parents: Harvey and Sally Belle Duncan Harness. One son: Marshall Parks....

Marty  Leon Barlow

Marty Leon Barlow

Feb 8, 2016

Mr. Marty Leon Barlow, age 55 of Harriman, passed away Monday February 8, 2016 at his home. He was born August 30, 1960 in Albany, GA. He was preceded in death by an adopted son: Adam Barlow. He is survived by his girlfriend: Cheryl (Sherry) Galvin. His parents: Robert L. and Betty J. Barlow. Five children: Christy Gleason and her...

Henry  Francis Roberts

Henry Francis Roberts

Feb 7, 2016

Mr. Henry F. Roberts, age 86, of Emory Heights in Harriman, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday February 7, 2016 at his home with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his wife: Willie Mae Roberts. His parents: William and Cordie Roberts. One son: Dennis Roberts. One daughter: Brenda Brotzel. Two grandsons: Gary Roach...