Obituaries

Lillian  Ruth Paxton

Lillian Ruth Paxton

Aug 17, 2015

Lillian Ruth (Miller) Paxton, age 78, of Lancing, TN, passed away in her home on Monday, August 17, 2015, surrounded by loved ones. Known by her family as Grandma or Grams, Mrs. Paxton was preceded in death by: her daughter, Kathy Paxton; her brothers, Billy and Bobby Miller; and her parents, Hugh and Eula Miller. She is survived by: her...

Dollie Lou Stout Mitchell

Dollie Lou Stout Mitchell

Aug 14, 2015

Mrs. Dollie Lou Stout Mitchell, age 73, of Rockwood, lovingly known as "The Jewelry Lady", passed away at her home Friday, August 14, 2015, just 49 days after receiving a diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer. Dollie was born in Rockwood, Tennessee on March 16, 1942 to Minerva Jane Simpson Stout and William Roy Stout. She worked as a seamstress at Camel...

James  Houston Cagley

James Houston Cagley

Aug 14, 2015

Mr. James H. Cagley, age 52, of Harriman passed away Friday August 14, 2015 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He was preceded in death by his parents: Jesse Howard and Christine Vittatoe Cagley One brother: Ronald Cagley And one sister: Tina Cagley He is survived by two brothers and sisters in law: Roy and Lisa Cagley and Tim and...

Elizabeth  Rebekah Workman

Elizabeth Rebekah Workman

Aug 7, 2015

Mrs. Rebekah Larson Workman, age 61 of Harriman, passed away Friday August 7, 2015 at Roane Medical Center. Rebekah was saved at a missions conference at the Harriman Baptist Tabernacle where she attended church when her health permitted. She enjoyed reading books and working crossword puzzles. The church would like to express their appreciation to Jeremiah and Lindsay Cooley for...

Leroy  "Red" Ellison

Leroy "Red" Ellison

Jul 30, 2015

Mr. Leroy "Red" Ellison, age 78, of Harriman passed away Thursday July 30, 2015 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was preceded in death by his wife: Carolyn Ellison His parents: Samuel Ellison and Gladys Roberts Ellison And four brothers. He is survived by his five children: Steve Ellison and his wife Deborah, David Ellison, Teresa Summers and...

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...