Obituaries

Virginia  Josephine Hughes

Virginia Josephine Hughes

Jul 30, 2012

Mrs. Virginia "Jenny" Hughes, age 84, of Harriman passed away Monday July 30, 2012 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband: Willie E. Hughes. Her parents: James and Josie Phillips Hughes. Her sister: Jean Letner. And one grandson: Lee Hughes. She is survived by two: Todd and Stanley Hughes. One daughter: Donna Hughes. Two grandsons: James...

Lulla  Belle Hendrickson

Lulla Belle Hendrickson

Jul 27, 2012

Mrs. Lulla Belle Armes Hendrickson, age 75 of Harriman, passed away Friday July 27, 2012 at Roane Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband: Stanley Hendrickson. Her parents: Harvey and Louise Armes. And one sister: Mildred Keisling. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law: Debra and Jeff May. Two grandchildren: Travis and Amanda May. Six sisters:...

Mamie  "Susie" Bowlin

Mamie "Susie" Bowlin

Jul 20, 2012

Mrs. Mamie "Susie" Sandifer Bowlin, age 63, of Oakdale, passed away Friday July 20, 2012 at Roane Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her Husband: Eldon Bowlin. Parents: Hayden and Frankie Sandifer. Five Brothers: Jack, Corky, James, Tommy, and Gary Sandifer. Four Sisters: Betty, Mary, and Dorothy Sandifer, and Billie Rose. One great-grandson: Brian Christopher Peters. And grandparents:...

Albert  Harley Rose

Albert Harley Rose

Jul 17, 2012

Mr. Albert Harley Rose, age 83, of Harriman, went home to be with his Lord on July 17, 2012 at Roane Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was a faithful charter member of the Harriman Baptist Tabernacle. He was a long-time employee of Roane Hosiery and the TN Department of Transportation. In addition to his parents, he was...

Mary  Frances Burris

Mary Frances Burris

Jul 17, 2012

Mrs. Frances Burris, age 74, of Harriman, passed away July 18, 2012 at Parkwest Medical Center. She is survived by her husband: Dennis Burris. Five sons: Tony and wife Libby Phillips, Joe and wife Betty Phillips, Calvin Phillips, David Burris, and Donnie and wife Freda Burris. Four daughters: Judy and husband Steve Pritchett, Brenda and husband Ronnie Hicks, Linda and...

Billie Hale

Billie Hale

Jul 17, 2012

Ms. Billie Cox Hale, born, November 28, 1921 in Sweetwater, TN, went to Heaven peacefully on July 17, 2012 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She was a member of the Christian Church in Harriman. She was a well-known historian and genealogist, and she formerly wrote a column on residents of South Harriman for the Roane Reader. She also...

George  Delbert Douglas

George Delbert Douglas

Jul 6, 2012

Mr. George "Booger" Douglas, age 80, of Harriman, passed away Friday, July 6, 2012 at Roane Medical Center. He was a veteran of the US Army. Before his retirement, he worked for more than 30 years at Tennessee Forge and Steel Company and later at Bayou Steel. He was preceded in death by his wife: Juanita Ruth Gilmore Douglas And...

Donna  Marie Taylor

Donna Marie Taylor

Jul 3, 2012

Mrs. Donna Cofer Taylor, age 54 of Harriman, passed away Tuesday July 3, 2012 at Harriman Care & Rehab Center. She was preceded in death by her parents: John Donald and Robbie Lewis Cofer. One brother: Robert D. Cofer. And one sister: Patricia Hawkins. She is survived by one daughter: Misty Moffitt. Four brothers: Doug, Charles, Mike and Brian Cofer....

Deena  Marie Rose

Deena Marie Rose

Jun 27, 2012

Mrs. Deena Marie Rose, age 43 of Lancing, passed away Wednesday June 27, 2012 at her home with her family by her side. She was an employee of BMSP / MCCX for three years. She was preceded in death by her mother: Donna Tracy Pastorius. And her grandparents: W.T. and Marie Tracy. She is survived by two daughters: Kadie Marie...

Shirley  Vea Cates

Shirley Vea Cates

Jun 13, 2012

Mrs. Shirley Cates, age 69 of Harriman, passed away Wednesday June 13, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was preceded in death by her parents: Vaden and Eva Mae Treadway Kirkland. One brother: James Kirkland. And two sisters: Barbara Thompson and Sharon Kent. She is survived by her husband of 42 years: Tom Cates. One daughter: Lee...

Wilma  Charlene Phillips

Wilma Charlene Phillips

Jun 10, 2012

Mrs. Wilma Charlene Phillips, age 79 of Rockwood, passed away Sunday June 10, 2012 with her family by her side. She was a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. Wilma and her husband John C. Phillips owned and operated Phillips Salvage in Rockwood for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband: John C....

Gerald  "Jerry" Fain

Gerald "Jerry" Fain

Jun 8, 2012

Mr. Gerald "Jerry" Fain, age 69 of Harriman, passed away Friday June 8, 2012 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville. He was a member of Walnut Hill Baptist Church. Since retiring from K-25 Jerry has worked on many remolding jobs. He is survived by his wife: Joyce Bosher Fain. Three daughters and sons-in-law: Jaylene & Jr Sneed, Teresa & Tony...

Mildred  Louise Keeney

Mildred Louise Keeney

Jun 4, 2012

Mrs. Mildred Louise Keeney, age 78, of Kingston, passed away Monday June 4, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center. She was a member of Harriman Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband: Doc Keeney. Parents: Willie & Martha Milsap. She is survived by his two sons and daughters-in-law: David & Barbara Keeney and Jerry & Carol Keeney....

Nathan  Eugene Vanover

Nathan Eugene Vanover

May 30, 2012

Mr. Nathan E. Vanover, Jr., age 44, of Rockwood, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2012. He was a native of Roane County. He is survived by his wife: Connie Kent Vanover. Two step-sons: Christopher Richardson and Anthony Richards. Four brothers and five sisters. His father in Rockwood. And many aunts, uncles, cousins and loved ones. The family will receive friends...

Dennis  Ray Roberts

Dennis Ray Roberts

May 28, 2012

Mr. Dennis Ray Roberts, age 50 of Harriman, passed away Monday May 28, 2012 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his mother: Willie Mae Roberts. And two nephews: Gary Roach and Ronnie Wright. He is survived by his father: Henry F. Roberts. Two sisters: Carol Roach and Brenda Brotzel. Two brothers and sisters-in-law:...

Willie Davis

Willie Davis

May 28, 2012

Mrs. Willie Schubert Davis, age 80 of Kingston, was ushered into heaven by her Lord and Savior Monday May 28, 2012 at Tennova Hospice in Knoxville. She was welcomed by her husband of 57 years John W. "Dub" Davis, Sr. One granddaughter: Kristi Wolcott. One great grandson: Heath Bailey. And one great-great grandson: Madex McElhaney. Her parents: Leonard & Hazel...

Randy Delaney

Randy Delaney

May 27, 2012

Mr. William "Randy" Delaney, age 55 of Harriman, passed away Friday May 27, 2012 at his home. Randy loved his family, UT sports and WWF. He was preceded in death by his parents: William and Clara Garner Delaney. He is survived by two sisters and brothers-in-law: Pam & Walter Johnson And Kathy & Howard Seiber. Three nephews: Scott & Amy...

Lillie  Mae Chambers

Lillie Mae Chambers

May 21, 2012

Mrs. Lillie Mae Chambers, age 88 of Harriman, went home to be with her Lord Monday May 21, 2012. She was a member of Trenton Street Baptist Church for more than 50 years and a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband: Clarence Lee Chambers. Four sons: Robert Johnny Chambers, Jimmy...

Barbara Ward

Barbara Ward

May 21, 2012

An obituary is not available at this time for Barbara Ward. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Donald  Edward Bowlin

Donald Edward Bowlin

May 21, 2012

PFC Donald Edward Bowlin, age 19 of Harriman went to be with the Lord Monday May 21, 2012 in Quantico, VA. He was born December 22, 1992 in Harriman. He graduated from Oliver Springs High School in 2011 where he participated in different clubs and he played on the football team. After high school Donald pursued a career in the...