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Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
David McLarty
Dec 15, 2023
Mr. David McLarty, age 71 of Rockwood, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023. He was born on August 9th, 1952, in Atlanta, GA. He worked with the Atlanta police department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation while they lived in Georgia. David moved to Rockwood in 2004. Once David moved here, he operated his own business in the software...
Ellen F. Gibson
Dec 11, 2023
Ms. Ellen F. Gibson, age 74, a resident of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Monday, December 11, 2023, at the Summit View Healthcare Facility in Rocky Top, Tennessee. She was born January 26, 1949, and grew up in Rockwood where her parents owned and operated Archie’s Drive-In Restaurant. Ellen was a graduate of Rockwood High School...
Nancy Evans Taylor
Dec 11, 2023
Nancy Taylor, age 62, of Columbus, Georgia passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023.
A visitation for Nancy will be held Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Morningside Baptist Church, 6065 Morningside Drive, Columbus, GA 31909. A funeral service will occur Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 1:00 PM, 6065 Morningside Drive, Columbus, GA 31909. A...
Ralph Eugene Hodge
Dec 11, 2023
Mr. Ralph Eugene Hodge, age 69, of Spring City, TN passed away on Monday, December 11,2023 at Methodist Medical Center. He was born on March 19,1954 in Rockwood, TN to Theodore Edgar Hodge and Evelyn Lowe Hodge. He worked at La-Z- Boy for several years. He also served in the Army for some time. As a child he grew...
Emma Susan Henderson
Dec 10, 2023
Emma Susan Henderson left this world on Dec.10,2023. Emma was born on Sept. 9,1961 better known to her family and friends as "Susie Cox". Susie grew up in the Westel/ Rockwood area. She was much loved and will be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her father: Edward Cox, brother: Paul Cox, sister: Eva Claiborne.
She is survived...
F. Leon Long
Dec 9, 2023
Mr. F. Leon Long, age 82, a resident of Philadelphia, Tennessee passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023, at the Wood Village in Sweetwater, Tennessee. He was born April 4, 1941. He and his wife were faithful Missionaries to Bolivia and also assisting many missionaries around the United States. He was fluent in Spanish and also being a pilot with...
Frances Chesser
Dec 8, 2023
Frances Chesser, age 82 of Rockwood, TN passed away on December 8th, 2023, at Signature Health Care of Rockwood. She was born on January 6th, 1941, in Rockwood, TN. She enjoyed many things in her life, from watching and feeding birds to writing her own poetry. Frances also loved art and studying her family genealogy. Most of all she had...
Sarah Jane Miller Adams
Dec 7, 2023
Mrs. Sarah Jane Miller Adams, age 88, a resident of the Glen Alice Community of Rockwood, Tennessee went Home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at the Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born July 30, 1935, in the Glen Alice Community of Rockwood. Sarah Jane was a member of the...
A. David Hembree
Dec 7, 2023
Mr. A. David Hembree, age 84 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on November 26, 1939, in Rockwood. He was a graduate of Rockwood High School, class of 1957. He was an Elder Emeritus of the 1st Christian Church, Disciples...
Jimmy Wallace Eaton
Dec 7, 2023
Mr. Jimmy W. Eaton, age 88 of Kingston, formerly of Rockwood, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born on April 21, 1935, in Rockwood. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served during the Korean War. He loved to cook for his family. He is preceded in death by his...
Ralph Brown
Dec 6, 2023
Mr. Ralph Brown, age 92, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. He was born March 9, 1931 in Wrigley, Tennessee. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Rockwood where he also served as a Lifetime Deacon. He...
Estle S. Blaylock
Dec 2, 2023
Mrs. Estle S. Blaylock, age 94, a resident of Harriman, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. She was born October 27, 1929, in Wolf Creek in Scott County, Tennessee. She was a kind Christian lady and was a longtime former employee of Roane...
Bessie Mae Carney
Dec 2, 2023
Mrs. Bessie Mae Carney, age 85 of Rockwood, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the Jamestowne Assisted Living in Kingston. She was born on August 11, 1938, in Rockwood. She loved the lord and her family dearly. She loved working with people and served the Lord by helping others in eldercare. She lived in Rockwood her whole life...
Robert Earle Vaughan, Jr.
Nov 25, 2023
Mr. Robert Earle Vaughan, Jr., 80, a resident of Crossville, Tennessee, formerly of Rockwood, Tennessee entered into rest on Saturday, November 25, 2023, with his daughters by his side. Robert was born in Portland, Maine on August 28, 1943, to Robert Earle Vaughan, Sr., and Laurette Wender Vaughan. He graduated from Norris Highschool and joined the United States Navy...
Larry W. McNally
Nov 22, 2023
Mr. Larry W. McNally, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at his home in Rockwood, Tennessee. He was born in Rockwood on July 24, 1946. Larry was of the Baptist Faith. He was also an avid deer hunter. He is preceded in death by his wife Sharon McNally, parents Johnnie and Wilma McNally, brother Kenneth “Buddy” McNally...
Heather Nichole Pugh
Nov 21, 2023
Mrs. Heather Nichole Pugh, age 46, born in Hoopeston, Illinois on November 27,1976, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Allen Lee Jr.; two brothers and one sister. She is survived by:Husband: William PughMother: Rita LeeDaughter: Meghan SlavenSons: Cory Lee Siawn SlavenAnd 5 bonus childrenSister: Shelly (Greg)...
Sally Jones Bazel
Nov 21, 2023
Mrs. Sally Jones Bazel, age 91, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. She was born on October 30, 1932, in Pruden, Tennessee. Sally was a member of Little Leaf Baptist Church. Sally enjoyed working puzzles, bowling, watching sports and sitting on the porch watching people (this was her favorite). Most of all, she loved...
Linda G. Crabtree
Nov 21, 2023
Mrs. Linda G. Crabtree, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born in Harriman, Tennessee on April 7, 1943. Linda was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church. She worked in housekeeping for 10 years at Chamberlain Memorial Hospital, Johnson Health Care, Rockwood Health Care, and retired from...
Marilyn Eckstrom
Nov 19, 2023
Marilyn "Granny" Eckstrom, 83, of Harriman, TN, passed away on November 19, 2023. She was born on September 1, 1940, in Pomona, CA.
A mother to many, Marilyn was known for her selflessness and compassion. She never turned away anyone in need and touched the lives of countless individuals. She had a beautiful mind, although she would never admit it,...
Lynn Claxton Parrish
Nov 19, 2023
Lynn Claxton Parrish, age 84 of Rockwood, TN passed away on November 19, 2023, at Roane Medical Center in Harriman, TN. Lynn was a man who loved God and country. He was of the Baptist faith and a veteran of the United States Air Force with 22 years of service, and proudly served in Vietnam during his time in...
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