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Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Temple "Dimple" Whaley
Jun 8, 2023
Mrs. Temple “Dimple” Whaley, age 87, a resident of Spring City, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at the home of her daughter. She was born March 9, 1936, in the Daysville Community of Rockwood in Cumberland County, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents, George & Jessie King; husband, Robert Junior Whaley; first...
Douglas Rhea Turner
Jun 8, 2023
Mr. Douglas Rhea Turner, age 71 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 8, 2023. He was born on March 24, 1951, in Rockwood. He was a U.S. Army National Guard veteran. Doug always enjoyed fishing and would go any time he had the opportunity. He loved to play tennis, softball, and many other sports...
James "Jimbo" Holmes
Jun 7, 2023
James “Jimbo” Holmes
James was born on March 8th, 1933, and departed this life on June 7th, 2023. James spent his childhood in Cleveland, TN, in a home full of brothers and sisters. He moved to Rockwood in 1952, and at that time started work with Roane Electric. In 1965, James was employed by Union Carbide in Oak Ridge as...
James Kenneth Green
Jun 2, 2023
Mr. James Kenneth Green, age 78 of Rockwood, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023. He was born on October 1, 1944, in Crossville, TN. He served in the National Guard. He retired from working with the City of Kingston. James was a member of the Daysville Church of Christ. He loved his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. He also...
Leonard "L.C." Gillespie
Jun 1, 2023
Mr. Leonard “L.C.” Gillespie, age 78, a resident of Kingston, Tennessee passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. He was born January 25, 1945, in Harriman, Tennessee. Mr. Gillespie was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church in Midtown (Harriman), Tennessee. He was also a member of the Carpenters Union Local #50...
Harry B. Bannon
May 29, 2023
Mr. Harry B. Bannon, age 81, a resident of Kingston, Tennessee, also a former longtime resident of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away Monday, May 29, 2023, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. He was born December 22, 1941, in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Bannon was a member of St. Mark Methodist Church in Knoxville and was also Retired Commander and...
Rhonda Kay Hembree
May 29, 2023
Rhonda Kay Lindsay Hembree, age 70 of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away on May 29, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born February 10, 1953 in Harriman, Tennessee, She was the daughter of the late Wayne Lindsay and Gleneva Lindsay.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-son: Heath Hembree; and...
Elizabeth Strickland McNelly
May 28, 2023
Mrs. Elizabeth Strickland McNelly of Rockwood, Tennessee, age 85 born February 15, 1938, and transitioned to her Heavenly home on May 28, 2023. She was a member of the Pond Grove Christian Church of Rockwood and was a retired hairdresser. Preceded in death by her husband Kenneth McNelly, parents William Morgan and Ethel West Strickland, brother William Morgan Strickland, Jr.,...
Billy Allen "Little Billy" "Boo" McLean, Jr.
May 27, 2023
Billy Allen McLean, Jr., age 44, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023 at his home. “Little Billy” and “Boo” as he was lovingly known was born to Billy and Gail McLean on May 7, 1979, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. “Little Billy” was a 1997 Rockwood High School Graduate. He also studied Brick Masonry at Cumberland...
Clyde Arthur Jones
May 22, 2023
Rev. Clyde A. Jones passed peacefully at home, with his family by his side, on Monday, May 22nd at the age of 91. Born on May 12, 1932, Rev. Jones was a native of Dayton, Tennessee where he was the youngest son born to Will and Annie Jane (Swafford) Jones. He attended Carver High School, Dayton, TN and graduated...
Glenda True Everett
May 22, 2023
Mrs. Glenda True Everett of Kingston, TN passed away peacefully at home with her family beside her on Monday, May 22, 2023 after an extended illness. She was born on June 11, 1943 to Margaret and Allen H. True, who proceeded her in death.
Glenda was a very beloved teacher who taught at Bowers Elementary School in Harriman for...
Rolland Jack Spurling
May 21, 2023
CW4 Rolland Jack Spurling, age 90, of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, at the Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans Home in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born June 15, 1932, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Jack was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Rockwood for more than 70 years. Mr. Spurling retired from the U.S. Department...
Glenda Jean McCarroll Newcome
May 20, 2023
Mrs. Glenda Jean Newcome, age 68 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on July 30, 1954, in Knoxville. She worked her entire life as an LPN, working under many doctors around Rockwood and Roane County. She was a member of...
Tommy LeRoy Johnson
May 18, 2023
Mr. Tommy LeRoy Johnson, age 71 of Knoxville, was born in Athens, Tennessee. He peacefully entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Tommy graduated from Rockwood High School. He went on to work in construction and was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 917. He was one...
Barbara Pemberton
May 16, 2023
Barbara Pemberton, age 81, went home to her Heavenly Father on May 16, 2023. She was born on August 20, 1941. She married at 18 and was a devoted wife and mother. She spent her life taking care of her household and raising her two children, who she loved dearly. She lived a good life and was loved...
Thomas David Capps
May 15, 2023
Mr. Thomas David Capps, age 57 of Harriman, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023. He was born on November 24, 1965. Tom worked in fiber optics until 2003. Afterwards, he opened his own tree service business. He had a huge heart and would give anyone the shirt off of his back. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time...
Joe V Jones
May 15, 2023
Mr. Joe V. Jones age 76, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023, at his home in Rockwood, Tennessee. He was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Coalfield, Tennessee. He was a retired salesman with Duncan Family Automotive. Joe was born and reared in Coalfield, but spent the majority of his life in Rockwood as owner/ operator of...
Pamela April Bailey VanDan
May 13, 2023
Pamela April Bailey VanDan, age 39, a resident of Harriman, Tennessee passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, at the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born April 14, 1984, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Pamela enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Kenneth & Mary Sheldon, and O.D....
Melanie D Scott
May 13, 2023
Melanie Humphrey Fisher Scott, age 50 of Madisonville, Tn, passed away after a brief illness on the evening of May 13th, 2023. She is preceded in death by her grandparents; Tommy and Wilma Melson, as well as Sanford and Anna Humphrey, along with her aunt; Melba Marshall and her grandchild Ever. She is survived by her parents: Paul Gary and...
Mae Lee Killian
May 12, 2023
Mrs. Mae Lee Killian of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away at her home on Friday, May 12, 2023. She was born on October 20, 1937, in Gennett, Tennessee. She was of the Church of God Faith. She worked with her late husband Layne Killian at Rockwood City Hall. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, sewing, and working in flowers. She was a spiritual...
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