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Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Don "Smokey" Wyrick
Feb 19, 2025
Don “Smokey” Wyrick, a man whose life was as smooth as a bluegrass riff and as reliable as a well-plumbed pipe, sailed off into the ultimate sunset on February 19th, 2025, with his first mate and a full crew of family by his side. While we’re pretty sure he’s already jamming with the angels (probably on an upright bass made...
Betty Joyce Fritts Edwards
Feb 19, 2025
Betty Joyce Fritts Edwards, age 94 of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on January 22, 1931, in Rockwood. She worked for many years in the laundry department at the old Rockwood Healthcare Center. She was of the Baptist faith. She...
Dennis Wayne Coates
Feb 18, 2025
Mr. Dennis Wayne Coates, age 59 of Rockwood, formerly of Lenoir City, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. He was born on August 7, 1965. Dennis worked several jobs throughout his life, and he last worked for HT Hackney in Lenoir City. He was a star running back for Lenoir City High School during his youth. Dennis was also...
Larry Allen Ratliff
Feb 17, 2025
Mr. Larry Allen Ratliff, age 62, of Harriman, Tennessee passed away on February 17th, 2025. Larry was known by his family and friends as someone who was always joking around. He enjoyed playing cards, especially playing poker. He could usually be found working on or trading watches, flashlights and knives. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bobby and...
Clarence Glenn Gabriel
Feb 17, 2025
Mr. Clarence Glenn Gabriel, age 68 of Rockwood, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025. He was born on October 7th, 1956, in New Orleans. Glenn was a U.S. Army & U.S. Air Force veteran. A full obituary will be posted once finalized.
Visitation service will be held on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025, from 2:00-4:00 pm ET at Evans Mortuary in...
Mary Catherine Adcox McDonald
Feb 14, 2025
Mary Catherine Adcox McDonald, age 84 of Rockwood, went to her Heavenly Home on Friday, February 14, 2025. She was born on November 5th, 1940. She is preceded in death by her husband: Dean McDonald; parents; Gilbert Earse Adcox & Bessie Crabtree Adcox; and sister: Ruth Mynatt. A full obituary will be posted once finalized.
She is survived by:
Daughters: Tembra Jill...
Lulu Belle Bacon Robinson
Feb 14, 2025
Lulu Belle Bacon Robinson went to her Heavenly Home on Friday, February 14, 2025, after a long battle with dementia. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother during her 88 years on Earth.
She was born on November 17, 1936, in Rockwood, TN, to George & Myrtle Bacon. Lulu Belle was a loving wife to her husband, Henry,...
Jeffrey McKinley Griffin
Feb 14, 2025
Jeffrey McKinley Griffin, age 65 of the Daysville community of Rockwood, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025. He was born on September 25, 1959. He worked most of his life in construction. He is preceded in death by his father: Raymond McKinley Griffin; and brother: Charles Ray Griffin. He is survived by:
Mother: Mary Ellen Griffin
Siblings: Janet Buchannon (Kenneth), Sandra...
Catherine Jo Williams Goss
Feb 12, 2025
Catherine Williams Goss
September 11, 1954 – February 12, 2025
Catherine Williams Goss, age 70, of Rockwood, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Cathy was born on September 11, 1954, in Rockwood, Tennessee, to Leroy C. and Bonnie Howard Williams. She was the beloved second child in her family, growing up alongside her older...
Helen M. Eller
Feb 11, 2025
Mrs. Helen M. Eller, age 77, a resident of Rocky Top, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the Specialty Select Hospital, Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born August 29, 1947 in El Centro, California. Mrs. Eller was a retired laborer in the textile mills and was a member of the New Life Mission Baptist Church in Clinton, Tennessee. She...
Melissa "Missy" Dowker Green
Feb 11, 2025
Melissa “Missy” Dowker Green, age 50, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the Parkwest Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born May 20, 1974, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Missy was a 1992 graduate of Rockwood High School and a 1995 graduate of Roane State Community College. For a short time she took care of Medical...
Jerry D Cofer
Feb 11, 2025
Mr. Jerry Daniel Cofer, age 58 of Rockwood, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at his home. He was born on March 17, 1966, in Harriman. Jerry was an avid fisherman and loved to play pool, watch football, and cruise around. He was employed with the Rogers Group where he worked in various roles. Jerry is preceded in death...
Clifton E. Lynn
Feb 9, 2025
Clifton E. Lynn, age 44, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. He was born December 30, 1980 in Beaumont, Texas. Clifton was a member of the New Life Church of God in Harriman (Midtown) and a longtime member of the Rockwood Masonic Lodge # 403 F. & A.M....
Mary Ann Willis
Feb 9, 2025
Mary Ann Willis, age 73 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 9th, 2025, at her home. She was born on April 27, 1951, in Rockwood. Mary worked for years as a server in and around Roane County. She worked at the Peggy Ann Truck Stop, Wayne's, and Waffle House to name just a few....
Morgan Henderson Fisher Jr.
Feb 9, 2025
Mr. Morgan H. Fisher, Jr. age 71, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on February 9, 2025. A dedicated and loving father, Morgan will be remembered for his selflessness, kindness, and hardworking nature.
Morgan was preceded in death by his wife of 14 years, Stephanie Yeary Fisher; ex-wife, Mary Gail Fisher; and his beloved daughter, Mary Nichols...
Austin Seth Justice
Feb 6, 2025
Austin Seth Justice, aged 24, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 6. He was born on April 12, 2000 and was a proud resident of Kingston, Tennessee and member of Emory Heights Missionary Baptist Church. He was a 2019 graduate of Roane County High School. Seth leaves behind a precious 3 year old daughter, Oakleigh Justice,...
James Donald Cofer
Feb 5, 2025
Mr. James “Jim” Donald Cofer, age 54, of Rockwood, TN passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at his home. He was born January 28, 1971 to George Lynn Cofer and Rosa Anna Garrett Cofer in Oak Ridge, TN. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Rogers Group. He absolutely loved to fish any chance he could and he...
Roger W Sharp
Feb 3, 2025
Roger W. Sharp, age 71, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, of Oak Ridge, TN, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Roger was born on August 4, 1953, in Lake City, TN, to the late Russell & Elizabeth Martin Sharp, and was a 1971 graduate of Jefferson City High School....
Patricia D. Inman
Feb 2, 2025
Ms. Patricia Delois Inman, age 70 of Harriman, TN passed away at her home on Sunday, February 2, 2025. She was born on October 1, 1954 in Rockwood, TN to Charles and Juanita Inman. She was a hard worker and enjoyed every moment of her time at Alba Health fixing their machines. She loved to fish any chance she could...
Vincent "V" Martin
Jan 29, 2025
Mr. Vincent “V” Martin, age 75 of Harriman, TN passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge, TN. He was born June 29, 1949, in Harriman, TN. Affectionately known by family and friends as “V” or “The Veester”, he was a member of New Century United Methodist Church and the American Legion Post #232,...
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