Obituaries

Grace  "Granny" Bass

Grace "Granny" Bass

Jun 18, 2011

Mrs. Grace "Granny" Bass, age 90 of Harriman, passed away Saturday June 18, 2011 at the Breakbill Nursing Home in Knoxville. She was a member of South Harriman Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for 51 years. She was preceded in death by her husband: Raymond Doke Bass. And one son: Philip Wayne Bass. She is survived by one...

Ernest  Tipton Gilmore

Ernest Tipton Gilmore

Jun 6, 2011

Mr. Ernest T. Gilmore, age 58 of Harriman, passed away Monday June 6, 2010 at Harriman Care & Rehab. He served in the National Guard for several years. Ernest was of Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his daughter: Heather Diane Gilmore. Parents: Dave & Helen Gilmore. One sister: Barbara Polston. He is survived by three sons and...

Sara  Jo Ferguson

Sara Jo Ferguson

Jun 5, 2011

Mrs. Sara Jo Ferguson, age 65 of Harriman, passed away Sunday June 5, 2011 at Roane Medical Center. She worked at both Burlington and Roane Hosiery Mills for many years. Sara was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was preceded in death by her husband: Willis H. Ferguson. Her parents: Joel Anderson Isham and Mary Gladys Harding Moore....

Lisle  Ewing Newlon

Lisle Ewing Newlon

Jun 4, 2011

Mr. Lisle E. Newlon, age 59, of Lenoir City, passed away Saturday June 4, 2011at Roane Medical Center. He was preceded in his parents: Charles Edward and Dorothy Jean Craumer Newlon. He is survived by two sisters: Louise Irwin and Jeanne Haynes. And one brother: Charles Richard Newlon. A memorial service will be held Sunday June 12, 2011 at 12:00...

Michael  Lonnie Kreis

Michael Lonnie Kreis

Jun 1, 2011

Mr. Michael Lonnie Kreis, age 45, of Harriman, passed away Wednesday June 1, 2011 at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville as a result of injuries sustained from an automobile accident. He was a beloved father, son, brother and friend. He is survived by a son: Zachary Michael Kreis. His fiancé: Missy Cox. His mother: Ann Vought and her husband Charles....

Mary  Luvenia Goodin

Mary Luvenia Goodin

May 30, 2011

Mrs. Mary Luvenia Goodin, age 90, of Harriman, formally of Mississippi Gulf Coast, awaited Jesus at her home, surrounded by her loving family and friends. The angels came to fly her into Jesus' arms on Monday May 30, 2011. She was universally known as "Granny" and had an unsurpassed green thumb and never met an animal she didn't like. She...

Walter  Donnie Greene

Walter Donnie Greene

May 27, 2011

Mr. Walter Donnie Greene, Sr., age 61 of Harriman, passed away Friday May 27, 2011 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by his parents: William & Sarah Greene. He is survived by two sons: Walter Greene Jr. of Harriman. And Robert "Bobby" Greene of Florida....

Jackie  Lee Sampson

Jackie Lee Sampson

May 26, 2011

Mr. Jackie Lee Sampson, age 75 of Harriman, passed away Thursday May 26, 2011 at Harriman Care & Rehab. He was a Veteran of the Army. He was preceded in death by his parents: Emule & Midred Posey Sampson. He is survived by one brother: Buddy Sampson. One sister: Carol Hicks. Two nephews: Jeff and Terry Finks all of Harriman...

Clinton  M. Pickard

Clinton M. Pickard

May 23, 2011

Elder Clinton Pickard, age 89, of Harriman, passed away Monday May 23, 2011 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He spent his life as a minister of several churches in Tennessee and Georgia. He is a veteran of World War II, where he spent many days and weeks overseas in the hottest of battles. God took care of him and...

Richard  G. Klopfenstein

Richard G. Klopfenstein

May 20, 2011

Mr. Richard Klopfenstein, age 71 of Lancing, passed away Friday May 20, 2011 at his home. He was a loving man who worked hard all his life. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years: Linda Sue Klopfenstein. And one daughter: Belinda Klopfenstein. He is survived by four sons: Richard and wife Louana of Deer Lodge. Alex...

Audrey Cook

Audrey Cook

May 20, 2011

Mrs. Audrey Sexton Cook, age 95 of Harriman, passed away Friday May 20, 2011at Baptist Health Care in Lenoir City. She was preceded in death by husband: Roy W. Cook. Daughter: Margaret "Peg" Francois. Parents: Leonard & Ellen Sexton. Four brothers: Arvel, Don, Doug and Glen Sexton. Three sisters: Nell Deporter, Evelyn Willis and Imogene Ytou. She is survived by...

Kathy  J. Webb

Kathy J. Webb

May 19, 2011

Mrs. Kathy Moore Webb, age 57 of Harriman, passed away Thursday May 19, 2011 at Roane Medical Center. She was preceded in death by two children: Kristy and Aaron Webb. Her father: Robert Moore. And her brother: Bob Moore. She is survived by one son: Thad Webb. Her mother: Gwyndolyn Gains. One brother: Dan Moore. Two grandsons: Dustin and Lucas...

Russell  Ray Barefield

Russell Ray Barefield

May 16, 2011

Mr. Russell Ray Barefield, age 60, of Harriman, passed away Monday May 16, 2011 at Roane Medical Center. He worked with Tennessee Hardwood Floors for 21 years. He was preceded in death by his mother: Flonnie Lassiter. One brother: Alva D. "Buster" Barefield. And one sister: Wilma Ann Overbee. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law: Tracy and Tony...

Michael  Joe Williams

Michael Joe Williams

May 5, 2011

Michael Joe "Rabbit" Williams, age 59 of Harriman, passed away Thursday May 5, 2011 at his home. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. For more than 22years, Michael coached little league football in Harriman and Oakdale. He was an avid CB radio enthusiast. He was preceded in death by his parents: Joe Leonard Williams and Marian...

Dwight  Lee Peters

Dwight Lee Peters

May 2, 2011

Mr. Dwight L. Peters, age 60 of Harriman, passed away Monday May 2, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents: Thomas Samuel Peters and Juanita Ruth Douglas. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law: Noel & Jennifer Peters of Rockwood. Daughter: Kimberly Peters of Harriman. Brother: Gary Peters. Sister: Claudette Davis. Step father: George Douglas. Aunt: Mattie...

Jere  Franklin Hall

Jere Franklin Hall

May 1, 2011

Mr. Jere F. Hall, age 69 of Rockwood, passed away Sunday May 1, 2011 at his home. Jere was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps where he was wounded at Guantanamo Bay during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He has worked in the tire business and been associated with Goodyear Tire for more than 47 years. For the last...

Jimmie  B. Jackson

Jimmie B. Jackson

Apr 29, 2011

Mr. Jimmie B. Jackson, age 84 of Harriman, passed away Friday April 29, 2010 at The Bridge at Rockwood. He is preceded in death by his parents: Jake and Fannie Jackson. One brother: Lindsey Jackson. He is survived by his two brothers: Bob Jackson of Harriman and Luther Jackson of Oakdale. Three sisters: Mildred Wilder of Harriman, Wynetta Morrison of...

Grace Devaney

Grace Devaney

Apr 27, 2011

Mrs. Grace Stancil Devaney, age 87, formerly of Harriman, passed away Wednesday April 27, 2011 at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC. She was the daughter of Major Washington and Vista Paralee McCoy Stancil. Grace was a proud graduate of Sunbright High School, Class of 1944. She retired from Burlington Mills after 30 years of faithful service and was a member...

Darrell  Lynn Roberts

Darrell Lynn Roberts

Apr 25, 2011

Mr. Darrell Lynn Roberts, age 54 of Harriman, passed away Monday April 25, 2011 at his home. Darrell was a veteran of the US Army before serving 16 years in the National Guard. He attended New Life Baptist Church and loved Sci-Fi, hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife of 32 years: Doris Plemons Roberts. Two sons: Joshua...

Gary  Junior Sitzler

Gary Junior Sitzler

Apr 21, 2011

Mr. Gary Sitzler, age 61 of Harriman, passed away Thursday April 21, 2011 at the Harriman Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was preceded in death by his parents: Melvin Samuel and Sally Trentham Sitzler. He is survived by two sisters: Linda Bingham of Oakdale and Brenda Vance of Rockwood. Two brothers: Willis and Marvin Sitzler both of Harriman. His good...