Obituaries
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...
Hugh Kender Foster
Feb 18, 2013
Mr. Hugh Kender Foster, age 78 of Harriman, passed away Monday February 18, 2013 at Harriman Care & Rehab. He was retired from the United States Air Force after more than 20 years of service to his country. Hugh also retired from the Morgan County Regional Prison and was the owner/operator of Save the Earth Air Conditioning Service for several...
Hannah Louise Sylvester
Feb 17, 2013
Mrs. Hannah Louise Patterson Sylvester, age 67 of Harriman, passed away Sunday February 17, 2013 at Methodist Medical Center. She was a member of Union Valley Baptist Church in Oliver Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband: Jerry Sylverster. She is survived by her son: Jerry Dale Sylvester. One daughter: Belinda Ann Vestal. Four grandchildren: Christopher Scott Hamren,...
Ronald Edward Jones
Feb 13, 2013
Mr. Ronald Edward Jones, Sr., age 71, of Harriman, passed away Wednesday February 13, 2013 at Roane Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his son: James Edward Jones. His parents: Bud and Marie Jones. And one brother: James Jones. He is survived by his daughter: Gina Marie Anoceto. Two sons and one daughter-in-law: Ronald Edward Jones, Jr. and...
James Michael Ellis
Feb 10, 2013
Mr. James "Jimmy" Ellis, age 61 of Kingston, passed away Sunday February 10, 2013. He was of the Baptist faith and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents: Jack and Treva Ellis. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law: Matthew and Pam Ellis. His daughter: Michelle Ellis. One brother and...
Tina Renee Pressley
Feb 7, 2013
Mrs. Tina Hamby Pressley, age 49 of Sunbright, formerly of Harriman, passed away Thursday February 7, 2013 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents: Tommy and Ester Hamby. Her sister: Anita Ivey. And her grandmother: Edith Bane. She is survived by two daughters: Traci Hamby and Christina Pressley. One son: Travis Wayne Hamby Miles. Two grandchildren:...
Jesse Eugene Bale
Feb 4, 2013
Mr. Jesse Eugene "Gene" Bale, age 80, of Kingston went home to be with the Lord Monday February 4, 2013. He was a veteran of the Korean War and was a faithful member and trustee of Coal Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Gene worked as a printer for the Roane County News for over 30 years opening before starting his own...
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