Obituaries

Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

Ronnie R Taylor

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

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

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...

Daniel Lee Houston

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

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

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...

Mary Lou Kindred

Mary Lou Kindred

Nov 9, 2024

Mrs. Mary Lou Kindred age 81, of Westel, Tennessee passe away on November 9th, 2024, at Cumberland Medical Center. Mary was a member of Westel Baptist Church and sang in the choir. She was very proud of being the first women in Cumberland County to bowl a 300. Mary spent many years working at Mac’s Grocery in Crab Orchard. She...

Jeanene Byram

Jeanene Byram

Nov 9, 2024

Ms. Jeanene Byram, age 80, a resident of Kingston, Tennessee and formerly of Redwood Falls, Minnesota and Big Bear Lake, California passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, at her home. She was born April 19, 1944, in Redwood Falls, Minnesota and especially during her early years, enjoyed spending time at her grandparents’ farm there. She was a member of the...

Lynn Miller Cobb

Lynn Miller Cobb

Nov 9, 2024

Lynn Miller Cobb, known affectionately as Buford and papaw, passed away on November 9, 2024, at the age of 90. He was born on February 1, 1934, in Caryville, TN, and spent most of his long life in Rockwood, TN.

Lynn dedicated his life to his family, which he considered his proudest accomplishment. He is survived by his beloved wife of...

Lola Mae Kerley

Lola Mae Kerley

Nov 9, 2024

Mrs. Lola Mae Kerley, age 94, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. She was born July 11, 1930, in Harriman, Tennessee. She graduated High School from South Harriman High School in 1949 and was a member of the Trenton Street Baptist Church in Harriman. She was preceded in...

Katherine Sexton Samson

Katherine Sexton Samson

Nov 8, 2024

Mrs. Katherine Sexton Samson, age 72, went home to be with the Lord on November 8, 2024. Katherine was a devoted wife to Dave Samson for 54 years. She was deeply committed to her family, cherishing every moment spent with her loved ones. Katherine had a gift for hospitality, always welcoming friends and family into her home with warmth and...

Larry Jay Turpin

Larry Jay Turpin

Nov 8, 2024

Mr. Larry J. Turpin, age 60 of Lenoir City, formerly of Rockwood, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born on April 1st, 1964. Larry always had a cheerful demeanor and lifted the spirits of everyone around him. He was dearly loved by his family. He is preceded in death by...

Lois Elizabeth Wright

Lois Elizabeth Wright

Nov 7, 2024

Mrs. Lois Elizabeth Shadden Wright, age 80 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 7, 2024. She was born on August 5, 1944. Lois loved her family, as they were the most important part of her life. She cherished the time she had with her kids and her beloved grandchildren. She retired after 45+ years...

Calvin Michael Shadrick

Calvin Michael Shadrick

Nov 6, 2024

Mr. Calvin Michael Shadrick, age 60 of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. He was a retired Sgt. with the Tennessee Army National Guard in Rockwood, TN. He is preceded in death by his mother: Willie Mae Shadrick; grandson: Memphis Shadrick. He is survived by:

Wife of 37 years: Sandra...

Dorothy Christine Cosby Griffin

Dorothy Christine Cosby Griffin

Nov 6, 2024

Dorothy Christine Cosby Griffin, born on May 18, 1927, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 97 years old. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, and sister. She enjoyed being in her garden, canning, sewing, and cooking for her family, especially during the holidays. She is preceded in death by her husband: James Griffin;...

Gail "Gan-Gan" Taylor

Gail "Gan-Gan" Taylor

Nov 5, 2024

Lila Gail "Gan-Gan" Taylor of Oak Ridge, passed away suddenly on November 5, 2024, at the age of 72. She was a nurse for many years at several hospitals and doctors offices. She was a graduate of Rockwood High School (class of 1970), and the Crossville Technological School where she received her nursing certification. After she retired, Gail thoroughly enjoyed...

Dorothy "Dottie" Burke Bundrick (Newman)

Dorothy "Dottie" Burke Bundrick (Newman)

Nov 3, 2024

Dorothy (Dottie) Burke was born and raised in Weymouth, MA. She passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 3 at home in Rockwood, TN. She graduated from South Weymouth High School and held a number of administrative and secretarial jobs there before marrying John McMaster and becoming a housewife and mother of her three children. She later returned to the workforce...

Edith Holloway Collett

Edith Holloway Collett

Nov 3, 2024

Edith Holloway Collett, age 98, passed away on November 3, 2024 in Birmingham, AL. She was a native of Rockwood, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Collett, sisters Altha Trammell, Zora "Zee" Hamilton and brothers Hoyt Holloway and Glen Holloway, all of Rockwood, TN. Mrs. Collett is survived by her daughter, Carol Collett Howell, her son...

Joseph Hackney

Joseph Hackney

Nov 1, 2024

Mr. Joseph Hackney, age 70, of Deer Lodge, TN passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024 at his home. He was born on February 1, 1954 in Bethesda, Maryland. He grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee with parents Richard Ronald Hackney and Lucy Carolyn Chesney Hackney. He was in the fire department service for 27 years and became an assistant chief...

Jana Sue Freeman

Jana Sue Freeman

Oct 31, 2024

Jana Sue Banks Freeman, age 67 of Southaven, Mississippi, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 31, 2024. She was born on October 25, 1957. She worked for over 27 years at the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in Memphis. She was a member of Desoto Hills Baptist Church in Southaven, Mississippi. She is preceded in death...

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