Obituaries

Johnny Leroy "Sonny" Bates

Johnny Leroy "Sonny" Bates

Jul 29, 2015

Mr. Johnny L. "Sonny" Bates, age 66 of the Frankfort community, formerly of Coalfield passed away Wednesday July 29, 2015 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents: Junior and Bonnie Bates. One grandson: Cody Cox. And a step-son: Freddie Ray Graham. He is survived by his wife:...

Thomas  William Johnson  Jr.

Thomas William Johnson Jr.

Jul 25, 2015

Mr. Thomas William Johnson Jr., age 77 of Harriman passed away Saturday July 25, 2015 at the Life Care Center of Morgan County. Mr. Johnson was a veteran of the United States Navy and retired from EIS of Middletown, Connecticut after 35 years of service. He was also a proud member of South Harriman Baptist Church. He was preceded in...

Precilla Lombard

Precilla Lombard

Jul 23, 2015

Mrs. Precilla Roberts Lombard, age 73 of Harriman passed away Wednesday July 22, 2015 She was preceded in death by one son: Keith Lombardo. And a granddaughter: Roxanne Johnson. She is survived by her husband: Don Lombardo. Two sons and one daughter-in-law: Chris Lombardo and Vince and Uli Lombardo. One daughter: Donna Lombardo. Seven grandchildren: Tristan, Sophia, Samantha and Dakota...

James Alex "Jim" Robinson

James Alex "Jim" Robinson

Jul 22, 2015

Mr. James "Jim" Robinson, age 65 of Oakdale, passed away Wednesday July 22, 2015 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife: Nancy Robinson Parents: Floyd Robinson and Francis Ray Two brothers: John and Eddie Robinson And one grandson: Jared Daniels He is survived by his son: Shane Day and his wife Tracy One daughter: Angie Lane...

Houston  Eugene Oran

Houston Eugene Oran

Jul 21, 2015

Mr. Houston Eugene Oran, age 75, a life-long resident of Harriman passed away Tuesday July 21, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents: Howard and Montez Oran. His grandparents: William and Lily Patton. And two brothers: David and Quentin Oran. He is survived by three children: Regina Walker and her husband Will, Sheila Fritts and her husband Darryl...

William Elbert "Bill" Underwood

William Elbert "Bill" Underwood

Jul 20, 2015

Mr. William E. "Bill" Underwood, age 73 of Harriman, passed away Monday July 20, 2015 at his home. He was born on December 6, 1941 to Mrs. Nannie Abston Bedford and William Underwood. He was preceded in death by his wife: Bobbie Underwood His mother: Nannie Bedford One son: Billy Underwood And two sisters: Betty Siles and Virginia Schubert. He...

Lonnie  Ray Goad

Lonnie Ray Goad

Jul 19, 2015

Mr. Lonnie Goad, age 54 of Harriman, passed away Sunday July 19, 2015 at his home with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by one daughter: Misty Goad. He is survived by his wife of 34 years: Karen Goad. One son and daughter-in-law: Travis and Tressa Goad. One daughter and son-in-law: Christy and Colby Sandifer. Seven...

Ernest Junior "Rick" Hall  Jr.

Ernest Junior "Rick" Hall Jr.

Jul 16, 2015

Mr. Ernest "Rick" Hall, age 51 of Rockwood, passed away Thursday July 16, 2015 at Roane Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents: Ernest and Melissa Hall. One brother: Kenny Gregory Hall. He is survived by his wife: Aleshia Hall Four children: Michael, Ricky Joe, and Emily Hall, and James Gardner Jr. Two sisters: Jo Chambers and...

John William "Bill" Devaney

John William "Bill" Devaney

Jul 15, 2015

Mr. John W. "Bill" Devaney, age 75 of Harriman, passed away Wednesday July 15, 2015 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served aboard the USS Floyd B. Parks (DD-884). Bill owned and operated Devaney Electric in Harriman for over 43 years. He was a competitive drag boat racer who loved...

Ralph  E. Potter

Ralph E. Potter

Jul 12, 2015

Mr. Ralph E. Potter, age 71 of Harriman, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday July 12, 2015 at Parkwest Medical Center. Ralph served four years in the US Navy. For several years, he coached Little League Football and loved every minute of it working with great kids and staff. He was preceded in death by his parents: Charlie and...

Bessie  Ruth Kelly

Bessie Ruth Kelly

Jul 10, 2015

Bessie Ruth Hamilton Kelly, age 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 10, 2015. She was born February 19, 1923, in Harriman, Tennessee, to Frank and Ethel Hamilton, who precede her in death. She was a charter member of Big Emory Baptist Church in Harriman, where she attended faithfully for many years. She was married...

Irene  Young Templin

Irene Young Templin

Jul 10, 2015

Mrs. Irene Templin, of Kingston, formerly of Chicago, IL passed away Friday July 10, 2015. She was born February 4, 1939 in Glenmary, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband: Jack Templin. Her mother: Gertrude Schubert. Her father: Arlin Young. One brother: Dewey Young. And one sister: Hyllis Sellers. She is survived by two sons: Scott Templin and...

Clayton  Eugene Mathis

Clayton Eugene Mathis

Jul 6, 2015

Mr. Clayton Eugene Mathis, age 88 of Kingston, passed away Monday July 6, 2015 at his home. Clayton was born October 17, 1926 in Akron, Ohio. His family moved to Mossy Grove before he was three years old until 1936 when the family moved to Harriman. He graduated from Harriman High School in 1944. Later that year, he joined the...

Tony  William Crouch

Tony William Crouch

Jul 5, 2015

Mr. Tony W. Crouch, age 47 of Chesapeake, VA passed away Sunday July 5, 2015 in Portsmouth, VA. He was born February 17, 1968 in Marion, IN. Tony was a retired Chief from the United States Coast Guard after 22 years of honorable service. While in the Coast Guard, Tony worked with the D.E.A. and Homeland Security and served in...

Noah  Eugene Howard

Noah Eugene Howard

Jul 5, 2015

Mr. Noah E. Howard, age 92 of Harriman, passed away Sunday July 5, 2015 at his home. He was a faithful member of South Harriman Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Noah served in the United States Navy from 1941 to 1945 and was a veteran of World War II. While in the Navy, Noah served aboard the...

Ernest  Wayne Holmes

Ernest Wayne Holmes

Jun 28, 2015

Mr. Ernest Wayne Holmes, age 68, of Harriman, passed away Sunday June 28, 2015 at UT Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents: Ernest Erwin & Mary Flippo Homes. Receive friends will be Friday July 3, 2015 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM at Davis Funeral Home, Harriman. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM with Bro....

Teddie  A. Smith

Teddie A. Smith

Jun 25, 2015

Mr. Teddie A. Smith, age 85 of the Potters Chapel community in Lancing passed away Thursday June 25, 2015 at his home. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Korean Conflict in 1951 and 1952. He had many stories over the years and he loved his military brothers and his country. Mr. Bill Smith of...

Peggy  June Young

Peggy June Young

Jun 23, 2015

Mrs. Peggy Newcomb Young, age 85 of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday June 23, 2015 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. For more than 22 years, Peggy worked as a volunteer at Roane Medical Center. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Oakdale and was also a member Laurel Chapter 22 O.E.S....

Thomas  Ray Johnson

Thomas Ray Johnson

Jun 13, 2015

Mr. Thomas Johnson, age 33, of Harriman, passed away at on Saturday June 13, 2015 at Roane Medical Center. He is survived by two children: Isaiah and Eden Johnson. Mother and her husband: Shirley Diane & Anderson Cheon. Two brothers: Donnie and James Kimbrough. One sister: Cynthia King. Foster parent: David Randall Whaley. The family will receive friends Thursday June...

Virginia  Jo Campbell

Virginia Jo Campbell

Jun 9, 2015

Mrs. Virginia Jo Campbell, age 85 of Harriman passed away Tuesday June 9, 2015 at Roane Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband: Lloyd Campbell. Son: Ronnie Campbell. Parents: Thomas & Sarah Cagle. Sisters: Helen Rogers and Arvelene Treadway. Brother: Floyd Cagle She is survived by her daughter: Deborah Campbell Henley. Two granddaughters: Jennifer Henley Peters and...