Obituaries

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...

Lorene Tapp

Lorene Tapp

May 19, 2012

Mrs. Lorene Brummitt Tapp, age 87 of Harriman, passed away Saturday May 19, 2012 at Harriman Care & Rehab. She was member of Union Baptist Church in Joyner. She was preceded in death by her husband: Junior R.C. Tapp. And her daughter: Constance Diane Tapp. She is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law: Dee and Sue Tapp, Jerry and Becky...

William Anderson

William Anderson

May 14, 2012

Mr. William Edmond Anderson, age 78, of Harriman, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 14, 2012 after battling cancer. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents: Lowell and Phoebe Anderson He is survived by his wife: Delta Anderson Children: Keith and Jean Anderson, Phill and Karen Anderson, Vicki Moore, and...

Carol Kilgore

Carol Kilgore

May 13, 2012

Mrs. Carol Kilgore, age 72 of Harriman passed away Sunday May 13, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was preceded in death by one son: Randall V. Mullins. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law: Melissa Kilgore and Bradley Manis. One brother: William Looney. Three grandchildren: C.J., Tony and Bell Kilgore. And one great granddaughter: Naya...

George Roy "Sonny" Keys

George Roy "Sonny" Keys

May 9, 2012

Mr. George Roy "Sonny" Keys, Jr., age 75 of Sunbright passed away Wednesday May 9, 2012 at his home. Sonny was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired from the United States Navy where he served as an Aviation Mechanic after more 20 years of honorable service. He is survived by his wife of 49 years: Carolyn McCoy Keys....

Betty  Sue Alexander

Betty Sue Alexander

May 5, 2012

Mrs. Betty Sue Alexander, age 70 of Harriman, passed away Saturday May 5, 2012 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. She was preceded in death by two daughters: Nancy E. Adkisson and Rosanna Cox. And her parents: Herman Haynes and Maxine Sutton. She is survived by two sons: Scott Dillard Hall of Kingston and Thomas Edward Shelton of Georgia. Six...

Madex  Lee McElhaney

Madex Lee McElhaney

May 3, 2012

Madex Lee McElhaney, infant son of Anthony and Victoria Byrge McElhaney, passed away Thursday May 3, 2012 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He was preceded in death by his grandmother: Kristi Wolcott. A cousin: Heath Baily. His great grandmothers: Laverne Tinker and Reba Byrge. And his great-great grandfathers: John Davis and John McElhaney. Along with his parents, he is...

Wilma  Allene McCormick

Wilma Allene McCormick

May 1, 2012

Mrs. Wilma Allene McCormick, of Harriman went to be with Jesus May 1, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center after an extended illness. She was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Oakdale. Allene's greatest joy was serving the Lord and her family like Joel 1:3. She was passionate that the gospel be passed to her daughter, granddaughter and even great...

Charles  Edward Vought

Charles Edward Vought

Apr 21, 2012

Mr. Charles E. Vought, age 82 of Harriman, passed away Saturday April 21, 2012 at his home. He was employed at Roane Hosiery Mill in Harriman for more than 30 years. Charles later went to work at Y-12 in Oak Ridge where he retired in 1990. He was preceded in death by his parents: Samuel and Sally Vought. His first...

Margaret  Grace Kelly

Margaret Grace Kelly

Apr 20, 2012

Mrs. Margaret Grace Phillips Kelly, age 97 of Oakdale passed away Friday April 20, 2012 at The Bridge at Rockwood. She was a member of South Harriman Baptist Church. Margaret loved reading, gardening and traveling. She was preceded in death by her husband: Otha Kelly. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law: William Lee "Bill" and Sue Kelly and...

Gordon  V. Kerley

Gordon V. Kerley

Apr 18, 2012

Mr. Gordon V. Kerley, age 89 of Harriman, went to be with the Lord Wednesday April 18, 2012 at Harriman Care and Rehab Center. He was a US Army Veteran of World War II. Gordon was a devoted member of Grace Baptist Church. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who will be sadly missed...

Linda  Carrol Shirley

Linda Carrol Shirley

Apr 15, 2012

Mrs. Linda C. "Byrd" Shirley, age 62 of Harriman passed away Sunday April 15, 2012 at Roane Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents: Loyce Earl and Mildred Newman Shirley. Five brothers: Robert Earl Shirley, James Arthur Shirley, Charles Lester Shirley, Thomas Allen Shirley and Gary Leon Shirley. One sister: Peggy Sue Shirley. She is survived by...

Misty  Michelle Goad

Misty Michelle Goad

Apr 7, 2012

Mrs. Misty Goad, age 26 of Harriman passed away Saturday April 7, 2012 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Walter Frederick and Burl and Lucy Goad. She is survived by her children: Icysis and Idayhus Goad. Her parents: Lonnie and Karen Goad. One sister and brother-in-law: Christy and Colby Sandifer. One...

Steven  Allen Solomon

Steven Allen Solomon

Mar 28, 2012

Mr. Steven A. Solomon, age 53 of Oakdale passed away Wednesday March 28, 2012 at Roane Medical Center I Harriman. Steven was an outgoing man who enjoyed music and loved to play his guitar. He was friendly to everyone he met and was a kind and loving husband, father, brother and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents:...

James  Robert Doss

James Robert Doss

Mar 27, 2012

Mr. James Doss, age 40 of Kingston, passed away Tuesday March 27, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: James Dalton Johnson, Robert William and Cassie Jane Doss. He is survived by his mother and step-father: Bonnie and Stephen "Mickey" Bullard. His father: Robert "Bobby" Doss. His sister: Kimberly Jayne Doss....

Samuel  Edgar Griffin

Samuel Edgar Griffin

Mar 19, 2012

Mr. Samuel E. Griffin, Sr., age 58 of Kingston, passed away Monday March 19, 2012 at Roane Medical Center. He was preceded in death by one son: Delmar Edgar Griffin One daughter: April Gail Griffin. And his parents: George & Alice Wright Griffin. He is survived by three sons and a daughter-in-law: Samuel Griffin, Jr., Travis and Jennifer Griffin and...

Xavier  Timothy Hall

Xavier Timothy Hall

Mar 19, 2012

Mr. Xavier Timothy Hall was born on January 20, 1973 and joined the Heavenly Angels on March 19, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his family. Tim was born in Harriman, TN and moved to Kingsport at an early age. He worked at Verizon Wireless in Johnson City for 4 years. He will always be remembered as a loving father,...

Christine  Kathleen Cromwell

Christine Kathleen Cromwell

Mar 12, 2012

Mrs. Christine Miles Cromwell, age 78 of Harriman, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday March 12, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents: Elmer and Mattie Kelley Miles. One brother: Cleveland Miles. And two sisters: Cynthia Torres and Charlotte Teasly. She is survived by one son: Ricky Cromwell...

Patsy  Joan Lay

Patsy Joan Lay

Mar 6, 2012

Mrs. Patsy Hamby Lay, age 76 of Harriman went to be with the Lord on Tuesday March 6, 2012 after a lengthy battle with myasthenia gravis. Patsy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a member of Harriman United Methodist Church. She cherished her family, friends and church - friends. She was preceded in death by...

Donald  William Abernathy

Donald William Abernathy

Mar 5, 2012

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