Obituaries
Effie Martha Riggs
Apr 8, 2013
Mrs. Effie Martha Riggs, age 88 of Harriman, passed away Monday April 8, 2013 at The Bridge at Rockwood where she has been a resident for the last 6 years. She has been a member of South Harriman Baptist Church for 45 years. Effie had worked at Burlington Hosiery Mill in Harriman and also as a CNA at Rockwood General...
James Larry Griffin
Apr 7, 2013
Mr. James Larry Griffin, age 60, of Harriman, passed away Sunday April 7, 2014 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents: Clyde & Margret Bradshaw Griffin. Two brothers: Dennis and Terry Griffin. He is survived by his wife: Pat Wells Griffin. Two daughters: Marcia & husband Robert Johnson and Laura Gilmore. Three grandchildren: Jessie Miles, Jessica...
Ralph A. Young
Apr 6, 2013
Mr. Ralph Alvin Young, Jr., age 51, of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord Saturday April 6, 2013 at Roane Medical Center. He was a beloved son who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Harry and Mary Young and Elmer and Cecile England. Four uncles and two...
Elizabeth Rose Beardshall
Apr 4, 2013
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Tabitha Lynn Watson
Apr 3, 2013
Mrs. Tabitha Buttram Watson, age 42 of Wartburg, passed away Wednesday April 3, 2013 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. She was of the Baptist faith. Tabitha was a 1988 graduate of Central High School in Wartburg. She loved playing basketball and spending time with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Louie and Zelma Buttram...
Imogene Farmer
Mar 23, 2013
Mrs. Imogene Ford Farmer, age 81 of Sunbright, passed away Saturday March 23, 2013 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her husband of 52 years: C.E. Farmer. Two sons and daughters-in-law: Michael and Patricia Farmer of Maryville and Stephen and Susan Farmer of Tullahoma. Five grandchildren...
Edward Presswood
Mar 20, 2013
Mr. Edward Presswood, Jr., age 69, of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday March 20, 2013 at the Harriman Care and Rehabilitation Center. He worked at Ausburn Transmission Repair for more than 13 years. Edward was a member of the Emory Gap Independent Church of God. A church that Edward helped to build as a teenager, along...
Layfatte Fate Currier
Mar 16, 2013
Mr. Layfatte Fate Currier, Jr., age 88 of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord Saturday March 16, 2013 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. Fate worked at the Harriman Hosiery Mill for 36 years. He was a dedicated husband and father and will be missed by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Laufatte...
Shirley Ann Dean
Mar 15, 2013
Mrs. Shirley "Ann" Dean, age 67, of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Friday March 15, 2013. A native of Chickamauga, GA, she moved to Roane County in 1971. She was an instructor at Tennessee School of Beauty and also a cook at Chuck's Deli. She was preceded in death by her parents: Tom and Willie Ray...
Betty Jo Cook
Mar 14, 2013
Mrs. Betty Jo "Floogie" Gillis Cook, age 81 of Kingston, passed away Thursday March 14, 2013 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. She was preceded in death by her husband: Adelbert Cook. One son: Michael Cook. And one brother: Bob Gillis. She is survived by one son: Ronald Cook of Poughkeepsie, NY. One granddaughter: Lindsey Cook of Philadelphia, PA. One...
Jack Douglas Gooch
Mar 12, 2013
Mr. Jack D. Gooch, age 80 of Rockwood, passed away Tuesday March 12, 2013 at Roane Medical Center. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents: Carlyl and Olive Gooch. And one brother: John Gooch. He is survived by his wife of 57 years: Georgene Cohs Gooch. Two daughters and...
Charles Lee Chambers
Mar 10, 2013
Mr. Charles L. Chambers, age 40, of Harriman, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013 at Roane Medical Center. He is survived by his mother: Kathy Stallings The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Davis Funeral Home, in Harriman, from 6-8 PM. The funeral service will follow at 8:00 PM with Bro. Wayne Nelson officiating. The graveside...
Loudean Proffitt
Mar 9, 2013
Mrs. Loudean Proffitt, age 84 of Harriman, passed away Saturday March 9, 2013 at Roane Medical Center. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Harriman. She was preceded in death by her husband: Albert Proffitt. She is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law: Wayne Ashley, Ronnie and Cheryl Proffitt and Keith and Phyllis Proffitt. One grandson: John...
Delmas Lee Lay
Mar 6, 2013
Mr. Delmas L. Lay, age 77 of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday March 6, 2013. Del served his country in the United States Navy and was retired from the US Postal Service as a Superintendent of Mails for the Oak Ridge Post Office. He was preceded in death by his wife: Patsy Hamby Lay. His parents:...
Harvey Allen Bowers
Mar 5, 2013
Mr. Allen Bowers, age 73, of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. He was a member of the Lee Village Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife: Sue Hamby Bowers, of Harriman, Tn Three daughters and one son in law: Darlene, Arlene, Vicky and husband Barney, all of Kingston, Tn One...
Avis Lenore Hogan
Mar 1, 2013
Ms. Avis Lenore Hogan, age 89 of Walkerton, Indiana, passed away Friday March 1, 2013 at Roane Medical Center while in Tennessee. Avis enjoyed going to bingo and casino's, reading, card games and puzzles. She was a member of the VFW William McKinley Post # 231, Women's Auxiliary in Chicago, IL She was preceded in death by her parents: Ernest...
Mary Ellen Bailey
Feb 28, 2013
Mrs. Mary Ellen Bailey, age 68 of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord Thursday February 28, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a member of Mt. View Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: Charles and Mary Kate Wright. She is survived by her husband of 46 years: David Bailey. Two...
Thomas David Brooks
Feb 21, 2013
Mr. David Brooks, age 72 of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord Thursday February 21, 2013 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents: Carmack and Margaret Brooks. And one sister: Vivian Davenport. He is survived by his wife of 50 years: Patsy Brooks. One son: Brian Brooks. One daughter and son-in-law: Angie and Larry...
Carol Sue Ooten
Feb 19, 2013
Mrs. Carol Ooten, age 61 of Harriman, passed away Tuesday February 19, 2013 at Harriman Care and Rehab. She was preceded in death by her parents: Charlie and Martha Potter. Two sisters: Reba Sampson and Loretta Ooten. One brother: Charles Potter. And a beloved aunt and uncle: Roy and Esther Ooten. She is survived by one son: Roy Ooten of...
Charles Martin Howard
Feb 19, 2013
Mr. Charles M. Howard, age 74 of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday February 19, 2013 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was preceded in death by his parents: Ralph and Lora Howard. Two brothers: R.L. and Gene Howard. And two sisters: Betty Howard and Jimmy Halburnt. He is survived by his wife of 56...
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