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Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Charles G. Nance
Sep 4, 2023
Mr. Charles G. Nance, age 52, a resident of Harriman, Tennessee passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, in Harriman, Tennessee. He was born December 16, 1970, in Rockwood, Tennessee. He was a machine operator at Day Cab in Rockwood and loved to fish. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Carl & Virginia Nance; sisters, Susie Nance, Jane...
Virginia "Ginger" Guy Griffin
Sep 3, 2023
Mrs. Virginia “Ginger” Guy Griffin, age 64, a resident of Spring City, Tennessee passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the Rhea Medical Center, Dayton, Tennessee. She was born December 8, 1958, in Harriman, Tennessee. Ginger enjoyed camping, fishing, dancing, and reading, especially novels by authors, Stephen King, and Dean Koontz. She was also an avid storyteller. Most of...
Ollie Belle Hayes
Sep 2, 2023
Mrs. Ollie “Sally” Belle Hayes, age 84, of Ozone, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at her home. She was born on July 25, 1939, to the late William Franklin and Ollie Elizabeth Golliher Helton. She is preceded in death by her husband Buster “Buck” Hayes, sister Joyce Duncan and brother Buddy Helton.
Survivors include:
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Bobby Harold Helton
Aug 31, 2023
Mr. Bobby Harold "Catfish" Helton, age 87 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He was born on January 30, 1936, in Rockwood. He was of Baptist faith. He enjoyed gardening and cars. He was a member of Laborers Union #818. He is preceded in death...
Harlan Shane "Cowboy" Clower
Aug 28, 2023
Harlan Shane “ Cowboy “ Clower, 41, passed away at his residence Monday, August 28, 2023, in Rockwood, Tennessee. He was born July 7, 1982, in Harriman, Tennessee.
“Cowboy” as many of his friends called him, was a devoted friend to many. He loved fishing, his roosters and dog, “Roo”, he was also an avid bullrider.
He is reunited...
Emma Lou Fritzsche-Griffith
Aug 27, 2023
Mrs. Emma Lou Fritzsche-Griffith, Age 71 Of Buford, GA, Formerly Of Rockwood, TN, Passed Away On August 27, 2023. She Was Born On March 8, 1952. She Was A Member Of Zion Hill Baptist Church In Buford, GA. She Attended Tennessee Tech In Cookeville, TN, Gwinnett Tech In Lawrenceville, GA For Accounting.
She Is Preceded In Death By Her Parents:...
Jerry H Clayton
Aug 26, 2023
Jerry H Clayton passed away on August 26, 2023. Jerry was an avid gardener and home craftsman, and he studied history and political science. Jerry completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in history and loved reading – particularly non-fiction books about the U.S. Civil War, WWI, and WW II. As a hobby, Jerry taught history at the college...
Clarence Harrison Lawhon
Aug 25, 2023
Mr. Clarence Harrison Lawhon, age 74 of Rockwood, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023, at his home. He was born on February 13, 1949, in Roane County. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a member of the Local Laborers Union #818 and retired after many years at TVA. He is preceded...
Earl Dean Powell
Aug 25, 2023
Earl Dean Powell, age 84, of Rockwood, TN, passed away at UT Medical Center on August 25, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents: Rufus and Ida Powell; Daughters: Brenda Roberts, Lesia Lewis, and Suzie Bentley; Brothers: Floyd Ed Powell, Kenny Powell, and Jerry Powell; Sister Francis Hawk; two wives: Elizabeth Joann and Fanny Loula.He is survived by...
Edward Jerry Grant
Aug 24, 2023
Edward Jerry Grant, age 74, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023 in his home in Gadsden, Alabama.Jerry was born on January 3, 1949 in Rockwood, Tennessee, the baby of three, to Jack and Mary Powell. He graduated from Rockwood High School in 1967. He was a dual sports athlete throughout high school, excelling in both basketball and football.In 1981,...
Michael Lee Turnbill
Aug 20, 2023
Mr. Michael Lee Turnbill age 46, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Roane Medical Center in Harriman, Tennessee. He was born on June 2, 1977, in Rockwood, Tennessee. He loved being in the outdoors, especially hunting & fishing. He enjoyed being around his family. He is preceded in death by his father Howard Turnbill and his brothers Randy...
Kashton Aaron Cole Evans
Aug 19, 2023
Infant Kashton Aaron Cole Evans, born and departed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, August 19, 2023. He is preceded in death by twin sister, Kaydence Adaleigh Camille Evans; grandparents Gary & Karen Evans, Harold & Freddie Goad, Betty Evans, Bryan Walker, Tom Bradley, and Uncle Kaleb Miller; Special Family Member Julian Goodman. Survived by:Parents: Alexander & Nikki Evans of...
Sharon L. (Maindonald) LeBlanc
Aug 18, 2023
Mrs. Sharon L. (Maindonald) LeBlanc, age 81, a resident of Harriman, Tennessee passed away Friday, August 18, 2023, in the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. She was born June 22, 1942, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She was a beloved Christian and loved Jesus very much. She was a driving force, encouraging her family to family to give full effort...
Glenn O'Dell "Odie" Smith
Aug 18, 2023
Glenn Odell “Odie” Smith, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away peacefully on August 18, 2023. Odie was born May 27, 1942, in the Ozone community to Claude and Helen Smith. Throughout his life he loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter. He brought home trophy bucks from the surrounding area and as far away as Colorado and Idaho. His...
Shirley Ann (Phinney) McKinney
Aug 15, 2023
Shirley Ann (Phinney) McKinney, age 71, of Harriman, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, surrounded by her family. Shirley was born to Lloyd and Yvonne Phinney in December 1951. She spent her adult life living in Tennessee with her husband, Matt, and raising her sons, Dale, and Gene. Shirley was a devoted stay at home Mother to Dale and Gene...
James Allen Essex
Aug 14, 2023
Mr. James Allen Essex, age 59, of Springfield, TN passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023. He was born September 25, 1963 to James Spencer Essex and Dorothy Maxine Crabtree Essex in Nashville, TN. He loved his family dearly and became a caretaker for his mother. He is preceeded in death by his parents: James Essex and Dorothy Essex; and...
Donna Louise Chancey
Aug 14, 2023
Donna Louise Chancey, age 73, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Monday, August 14, 2023. She was born March 10, 1950, in Cleveland, Tennessee. Donna was a member of the Church of Christ and was a Retired Caregiver. She loved her parents and her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence W. & Bertha Mae...
Arnold Edward "Edd" Wilson III
Aug 12, 2023
Arnold Edward “Edd” Wilson III, age 35, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at his home. He was born August 21, 1987, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He attended the If I Be Lifted Up Church in Rockwood and was a Painter and Sandblaster with Planet, Inc. in Rockwood. Edd liked to camp and swim, and...
Phyllis Anne Edington
Aug 10, 2023
Phyllis Anne Lowery Edington, age 64 of Rockwood, passed away at home on Thursday, August 10, 2023. She was born on February 13, 1959 in Rockwood. She was of the Christian faith. She worked for many years as a LPN and then later on as a RN in various different healthcare facilities, hospitals, and home health agencies. Some of her...
Donald Devaney
Aug 9, 2023
Mr. Donald Devaney, age 87, a resident of Kingston, Tennessee, formerly of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born October 15, 1935, in Roane County, Tennessee. Mr. Devaney attended the First Baptist Church in Rockwood and was a retired Plant Manager with Dalen Products in...
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