Obituaries

Tyrone  Paul Perkins

Tyrone Paul Perkins

May 10, 2014

Mr. Paul Perkins, age 47 of Kingston, passed away Saturday May 10, 2014 at his home. He is survived by his parents: Roscoe and Maureen Vick Perkins. One brother: Steven John Perkins. And one sister: Julaura Beth Perkins. Graveside services will be Wednesday May 14, 2014 at 1:00 PM in Piney Grove Cemetery.

John Hester

John Hester

May 9, 2014

Mr. John Hester, age 59 of Harriman passed away Friday May 9, 2014 at Roane Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents: Eskle and Martha Hester. And two brothers: Thomas and Edgar Hester. He is survived by three brothers: Jim Hester of Rockwood, Leroy Hester of Harriman and James Hester of Flat Rock, SC. Four sisters: Francis...

Milton Andrew "Bill" Wright

Milton Andrew "Bill" Wright

Apr 28, 2014

Mr. Milton Andrew "Bill" Wright, age 85 of the Meister Hill Community passed away Monday April 28, 2014 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his wife: Arlene Pearl Wright. He is survived by his step-son: Terry Ruiz. One granddaughter: Holly Ruiz. And two great...

Frankie  Lee Bowers

Frankie Lee Bowers

Apr 21, 2014

Mrs. Frankie Lee Driskill Bowers, age 101 of Harriman, passed away Monday April 21, 2014 at The Bridge. She was born on April 20, 1913 in Wheat, TN then moved to Harriman, TN and lived there all her life. "Nanny" had a very strong faith and was a member of the Trenton Street Baptist Church. She retired from Burlington Hosiery...

Teresa  Ann Lowe

Teresa Ann Lowe

Apr 15, 2014

Mrs. Teresa Lowe, age 56 of Wartburg, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday April 15, 2014 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She worked at Advantage Center of Morgan County for more than 25 years and devoted her life to caring for those with disabilities. She was a giving person and always put the needs of others...

David  Alan McDaniel

David Alan McDaniel

Apr 12, 2014

Mr. David Alan McDaniel, age 72 of Wartburg passed away Saturday April 12, 2014 at his home. He was preceded in death by his mother: Rosalie Piper and step-father Dr. Pete Piper. His father: Stanley Rose McDaniel. One brother: Stanley Robert McDaniel and his wife Linda. One sister: Linda McDaniel. And a sister-in-law: Bernice McDaniel. He is survived by his...

Evelyn  Arlene Strickland

Evelyn Arlene Strickland

Apr 6, 2014

Mrs. Evelyn A. Strickland, age 78 of Harriman, passed away Sunday April 6, 2014 at Roane Medical Center. She was a member of Mill Baptist Church and loved singing gospel music. She was preceded in death by her husband: George E. Strickland Her parents: William and Myrtle Walker Clinton. And three brothers: Kenneth, Gary, and Bethel Clinton She is survived...

John  L. McCormick

John L. McCormick

Apr 3, 2014

Rev. John L. McCormick, Jr., age 83 of Harriman, went to be with the Lord on April 3, 2014 after a long struggle with cancer. John was a minister of the gospel for 52 years and had pastored many churches in Roane, Morgan, and Cumberland Counties. His greatest joy was to witness about the salvation message and never missed an...

Ruth Rose

Ruth Rose

Apr 2, 2014

Mrs. Ruth Edmonds Rose, age 80 of Harriman, passed away Wednesday April 2, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. She retired from Roane Medical Center and is in the Roane County Bowling Hall of Fame. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband: James H. Rose Her parents:...

James Collins

James Collins

Mar 29, 2014

Mr. James "Jim" Collins, age 57 of Lancing, passed away Saturday March 29, 2014 in North Carolina. He attended the Harriman Church of God and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents: Lloyd and Martha Collins And two brothers: Chester and Billy. He is survived by his wife: Faye Muse Collins Three daughters: Teresa Pitts,...

Herman  "Hump" Lowery

Herman "Hump" Lowery

Mar 28, 2014

Mr. Herman "Hump" Lowery, age 81 of Harriman, passed away Friday March 28, 2014 at his home. He was born April 14, 1932 in Copperhill, Tennessee. He was of the Baptist Faith and a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He was the owner of Hump's Used Cars in South Harriman for 30 years. He was preceded in death by his...

Kimberly  Ruth Mullins

Kimberly Ruth Mullins

Mar 16, 2014

Ms. Kim Mullins, age 48 of Harriman, passed away Sunday March 16, 2014 at her home. She was a 1984 graduate of Harriman High School and was employed at ORNL in Oak Ridge. She was preceded in death by her mother: Sally Jean Mullins. And one brother: Doug Mullins. She is survived by her son: Caleb Mullins and his wife...

George  Travis Beach

George Travis Beach

Mar 14, 2014

Mr. George Travis Beach, age 37 of Oakdale, went to be with the Lord on Friday March 14, 2014 after a fatal car accident. He was a member of Pine Orchard Baptist Church. Travis worked as an orderly for 5 years at Roane Medical Center. He later became an LPN and most recently worked for the Department of Labor at...

James  Edward Smith

James Edward Smith

Mar 12, 2014

Mr. James Edward "Smitty" Smith, age 76, of Oakdale passed away Wednesday March 12, 2014 at his home with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents: Beacher and Ola Smith. And one brother: Leeper Smith. He is survived by his wife of 54 years: Sarah Daniels Smith. Two daughters and sons-in-law: Tracy and Dennis...

Margaret  Elizabeth Hendrix

Margaret Elizabeth Hendrix

Mar 7, 2014

Mrs. Margaret Wright Hendrix, age 84 of Harriman, passed away Friday March 7, 2014 at the home of her daughter in Springville, AL. She was preceded in death by husband: Don Hendrix. Two children: Paul and Paula Hendrix. Her parents: Raymond & Nell Moore Wright. And one sister: Louise Tomey. She is survived by one son: David Hyde. Two daughters:...

Philip  Calvin Kelly

Philip Calvin Kelly

Feb 23, 2014

Mr. Philip C. Kelly, age 65 of Rockwood, passed away Sunday February 23, 2014 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was a member of South Harriman Baptist Church and a veteran of the United States Army. After serving his country, Philip attended Tennessee Tech where he earned a bachelor's degree in Wildlife Management. For the last 25 years,...

Mona  Alice Summers

Mona Alice Summers

Feb 21, 2014

Mrs. Mona Kirk Summers, age 83 of the Pine Orchard community in Oakdale, passed away Friday February 21, 2014 at the Bowling Green Health Care Center in Mason, Georgia. She was a member of Pine Orchard Baptist Church. Mona enjoyed quilting and was an avid reader. She retired from the Morgan County Office on Aging. She is survived by her...

Gladys  Maxine Farr

Gladys Maxine Farr

Feb 21, 2014

Mrs. Gladys Sargent Farr, age 81 of Hendersonville, formerly of Harriman, passed away Friday February 21, 2014 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. She was preceded in death by her husband: Jack Farr. Two daughters and one son-in-law: Linda Farr and Vicky and Ronnie Stockton. Her parents: Ira and Pernia Sargent. One sister: Pauline Farr. Two brothers: Bob and...

Francis Della Sue Wallace

Francis Della Sue Wallace

Feb 20, 2014

Mrs. Della Sue Wallace, age 65 of Harriman, passed away Thursday February 20, 2014 at Renaissance Terrace in Harriman. She was of Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents: William & Etta Lasley Beard. Two brothers and two sisters. One grandchild: Ashley Lively. She is survived by four daughters and sons-in-law: Donna & Bo Robinson, Tammy Hicks,...

Naomi  Rebecca Butler

Naomi Rebecca Butler

Feb 20, 2014

Mrs. Naomi Rebecca Butler, "Dit Dot", 83, of Harriman, passed away on February 20, 2014 in Harriman, TN. Naomi was born in the front room of the parsonage for First Baptist Church in Oakdale, TN. Born to Rev. David and Cressie Burris on January 12, 1931. She went to school at Oakdale where she graduated high school. She married William...