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Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Mildred Jean Grigsby Allen
Dec 16, 2024
Mrs. Mildred Jean Grigsby Allen, age 92, a resident of the Paint Rock community of Roane County, Tennessee passed away Monday, December 16, 2024. She was born March 25, 1932, in Roane County, Tennessee. Mrs. Allen was a member of the Tennessee Chapel Baptist Church and was Past Worthy Matron of the Paint Rock Chapter # 454 of the Order...
McKinley "Mac" Gunter
Dec 14, 2024
Martin McKinley “Mac” Gunter, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, at the age of 69. Born on January 22, 1955, in Rockwood, TN, he was the son of the late Homer and Hazel (Roberts) Gunter. McKinley, a dedicated tradesman and business owner, retired after a career in construction and maintenance. His skilled hands...
James "Ed" Harvey
Dec 6, 2024
Mr. James “Ed” Harvey, age 82, a resident of Ten Mile, Tennessee passed away Friday, December 6, 2024 at his home. He was born February 15, 1942 in Harriman, Tennessee. He was a retired Instrument Mechanic with the U.S. Department of Energy K-25 facility. He was a “Jack of all trades” and could fix anything and was an avid fisherman....
Karen Charlene Givens
Dec 4, 2024
Karen Charlene Givens, age 67, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. She was born on June 5, 1957, in Rockwood. Karen and her late husband, Tommy, were co-owners of Jerry's Gulf, TR's Used Cars, & KC's mini storage. She was an avid reader and loved to listen to music. George Strait was her favorite...
Diamantis "Danny" Sevastakis
Dec 3, 2024
Diamantis “Danny” Sevastakis passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 3, 2024 at the age of 93 surrounded by family.
He is preceded in death by his wife Stamatia "Stella" and 7 siblings. He is survived by his four children Aretta Swanson (spouse Michael), Sylvia Thoman (spouse Chris), John Asimou (spouse Stacey), and Angela Ginsburg (partner Tom). He leaves behind family he...
Calvin Wayne Goldberg
Nov 30, 2024
Calvin Wayne Goldberg, age 26, of Harriman, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, November 30th, 2024. Calvin was a graduate of Crossville High School and a Journeyman Carpenter for the Local 50 Union. Those who knew him loved the way he was always smiling. As a child he was always into mischief. Calvin was a hard-working family man who loved his...
Ruth Kay McElhaney
Nov 29, 2024
Ruth Kay McElhaney, age 67 of Rockwood, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024. She was born on July 2nd, 1957, in Rockwood. She retired after working as an assembler at Jerry's Bait Shop for a number of years. Her work family became her extended family and she loved them all. Ruth loved spending time with her family and her...
Vivian Gale Brown
Nov 28, 2024
Mrs. Vivian Gale Brown, age 79, of Kingston, TN, passed away on November 28th, 2024. Mrs. Brown was of the Baptist faith and a public servant in her community. She enjoyed doing home maker activities such as canning, sewing and cooking. In her free time, she would do crossword puzzles and do embroidery. She also loved her little dog, Boomer....
Oran Lee McMillan
Nov 27, 2024
Oran Lee Mcmillan was born on May 14th, 1999. Everyone could tell right away that he was a special gift from God. He grew into "a big guy because he's 5 foot 10", by his own accord. He was the sweetest person who had a bright smile that could light up a room. He was full of love for everyone...
Shane Thomas Sutton
Nov 24, 2024
Shane Thomas Sutton, age 52, a resident of Grandview, Tennessee passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the Cumberland Medical Center, Crossville, Tennessee. He graduated from Michael Dunn and enjoyed competing in Special Olympics, especially in Track, Bowling, and Swimming. He also worked at the Roane County Recycling Center for several years. Shane enjoyed music (especially 1980’s and 1990’s Country),...
Larry Chrisco
Nov 22, 2024
Mr. Larry Chrisco, age 81, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Friday, November 22, 2204, at home surrounded with loved ones. He was born April 17, 1943, in Asheboro, North Carolina. He retired from Kingston T.V.A. Steam Plant, was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, and was a loyal and devoted member of Speights Chapel AME Zion Church in Rockwood.
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Johnny Ledford
Nov 21, 2024
Johnny Ledford, age 65, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Parkwest Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born August 26, 1959, in Harriman, Tennessee. Johnny was a Retired Underground Supervisor with Rockwood Electric Utility and loved to play pool. He was preceded in death by his mother, Selva Ledford; and biological father and...
Ronnie R Taylor
Nov 19, 2024
Mr. Ronnie R. Taylor, age 78 of Rockwood, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at his home. He was born on July 29, 1946. Ronnie retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad. He spent most of his years afterwards at Glen Hill's and in all of his car buddies' garages. Ronnie was known to have some of the fastest cars in...
Elmer H Steelman
Nov 18, 2024
Mr. Elmer H. Steelman Sr, age 81 of Rockwood, gained his wings on Monday, November 18, 2024, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He was born on April 29, 1943, in Crab Orchard. He worked as a crane operator at Roane Electric Furnace in Rockwood until it closed it's doors. He worked in the timber yards with family and...
James D. Smith
Nov 17, 2024
Mr. James D. Smith, age 92, a resident of the Pine Orchard Community of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, at his home. He was born December 16, 1931, in Maylene, Alabama, the seventh son born to his parents. He was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Harriman, Tennessee and was close to God for...
Alisha Michelle Inman
Nov 15, 2024
Alisha Michelle Inman, age 32, a resident of Dayton, Tennessee passed away Friday, November 15, 2024, at the Rhea Medical Center, Dayton, Tennessee. She was born May 2, 1992, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Alisha attended Rockwood High School and Harriman High School where she played Soccer and was a Band Member for a short tenure. She enjoyed being with friends and...
Mary Lou Sherrill Green
Nov 14, 2024
Mary Lou Green, 90, of Noblesville, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving children on Thursday, November 14, 2024. She was born on July 1, 1934 to Fred and Dorothy (Abston) Sherrill in Crab Orchard, Tennessee.
Mary was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend to many. She was known for her kindness, generosity, and...
Daniel Lee Houston
Nov 14, 2024
Daniel Lee Houston, age 76, entered into the arms of Jesus on November 14, 2024, at home, surrounded by family and friends. Dan was born on January 28, 1948, in Maryville and since then has been a lifelong resident of Rockwood.
Danny entered the Navy in 1969, and spet three and a half years as a sailor, one of which was...
Albert "Al" Reichard Jr
Nov 11, 2024
Albert (Al) Reichard Jr ,63, of Rockwood, formerly Phillipsburg, NJ, passed away at Parkwest Medical center, surrounded by family. He was of Christian faith and attended Pond Grove Baptist Church. Al is preceded in death by his father, Albert Reichard Sr, and mother, Cora Reichard; Brother in law: Rich Anderson. Al is survived by wife Kathryn Reichard of Rockwood. Daughter...
Alice "Mama Alice" Baker
Nov 10, 2024
Mrs. “Mama” Alice Baker, age 76, a resident of Harriman, Tennessee passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024, at the River Grove Nursing Facility in Loudon, Tennessee. She was born October 23, 1948, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Mrs. Baker was a member of the Community Baptist Church in Rockwood, Tennessee. She loved watching T.V., loved babies, and loved all her family. She...
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