Apr 21, 2023

 

Mrs. Mary L. Smith Kelly Kirkland, age 73, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at the Parkwest Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born January 25, 1950, in Rhea County, Tennessee. Mary was a Charter Member of the Clymersville Baptist Church in Rockwood and still actively attending when she was able. She was a...

Apr 20, 2023

 

Mr. Henry David “Bub” Grigsby, age 80, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023. He was born July 16, 1942. He was a graduate of South Harriman High School and Tennessee Institute of Electronics. He was previously employed as manager of Harriman Utility Board, and was founder and co-owner of Grigsby Insurance Agency in Harriman for twenty-five years. Bub was...

Apr 20, 2023

Mr. Terry Lee Cox, age 67, of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away on April 20, 2023, at Tennova Medical Center in Turkey Creek. Terry was a volunteer firefighter for Roane County fire department for many years. He was a member of the masonic lodge and Knights of Pythias. He spent 30 years of his life as the manager of the East...

Apr 19, 2023

Mr. Paul Wayne “Pete” Stinnett, age 75 passed Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at his home in Harriman, Tennessee. He was born on December 16, 1947, to Clint and Elizabeth Stinnett in Kingston, Tennessee. He was a criminal investigator for 13 years and retired from the Kingston City Police Department. He was of the Church of God Faith. Mr. Stinnett was...

Apr 17, 2023

 

Mr. Kelvin Wright age 57, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023 in Oak Ridge Tennessee.

A full obituary will be published once received.

The family will receive friends Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm at the Chapel of Evans Mortuary in Rockwood, Tennessee. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm with Rev. Steven Womack officiating....

Apr 1, 2023

 

Mrs. Pamela Suzette Cofer Simpson, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 1, 2023. She was born June 26, 1962, in Rockwood, Tennessee. She loved her family fiercely and always met you with a smile and a hug. Pam was of the Baptist Faith. She previously worked at Lowes in Harriman and volunteered at Ridge...

Mar 30, 2023

Blair Quenton Polan Jr, age 68 of Rockwood, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at his home. He was born on March 6, 1955, in Rockwood. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He leaves behind to cherish his memory: Several children, grandchildren, siblings, and many friends. Per his wishes, cremation arrangements have been made and a private family interment...

Mar 27, 2023

Died March 27, 2023

      Marjorie Smith Hicks, formerly of Rockwood, TN, died peacefully at Westminster Manor in Bradenton, Florida.  Having been born in St. Petersburg, Florida on February 19, 1921, she had reached the age of 102.  She was the daughter of Jessie Lynch Smith and David Lipscomb Smith who preceded her in death.  She is also...

Mar 27, 2023

Mr. Thomas Fouse, age 80 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. He was born on July 20, 1942, in Oakdale, Tennessee. He was a U.S. Army veteran and worked as a security guard at Y-12 for 37 years. He was a faithful member of the First Christina Church in Rockwood. He is...

Mar 27, 2023

Mr. Vergil “Mac” Brown, Jr., age 71 a resident of Seymour, Tennessee formerly of Roane County, Tennessee passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 at the Signature Heathcare in Rockwood, Tennessee. He enjoyed golfing and gardening and making people laugh. He loved his family and he also loved to make a long story short. He was preceded in death by his...

Mar 24, 2023

Mrs. Mildred Fuller Russell, age 89, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at her home. She was born November 8, 1933, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Mrs. Russell was a member of the First Baptist Church in Rockwood for over 70 years. She was retired from the Housekeeping Department of the former Rockwood Healthcare (now Signature Healthcare)...

Mar 23, 2023

Kenneth “Ken” Ely, 90, of Ten Mile, TN passed away peacefully in his home March 23rd, 2023. He was born November 12, 1932, in Bonny Blue, VA to William and Juda “Lewis” Ely. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and served in the Korean War. He enjoyed spending summers with his grandchildren teaching them to shoot,...

Mar 21, 2023

Mrs. Winnie Cunningham, age 83 of Rockwood, passed away with her family by her side on Monday, March 20, 2023. She was born on May 29, 1939, in Rockwood. She was a beloved “Ninnie”, mother, wife, sister, and friend. She loved attending horse shows and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her...

Mar 20, 2023

Mr. James “Jim” Sherwood Davidson, age 96, of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away on March 19, 2023, with his family by his side. Jim was born on January 12, 1927, in Morgan County, Tennessee. James was a veteran of the United States Army. He received the Victory Ribbon Army Medal for his service in Japan during World War ll. He was...

Mar 19, 2023

Martha Rose Patterson Thompson, age 48, of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away in the presence of her husband and two children at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee on March 18, 2023. To honor her two homes, there will be two services. The first service will be held in Rockwood, Tennessee, her home where she and Eric raised their family,...

Mar 17, 2023

Rockwood Fire Department Chief (Ret.) Robert Michael “Mike” Wertz, age 73, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away  Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at the Erlanger Hospice Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was born August 9, 1949, in Roanoke, Virginia. Mike attended The Grace Place Church in Rockwood. Chief Wertz’s career in public service began at an early age, when he...

Mar 16, 2023

Mrs. Virginia Jo Childress, age 94 passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She was born in Harriman, Tennessee on July 29, 1928. She worked in building services for 24 years at Martin Marietta. She was a member of St. Mary’s Missionary Baptist Church. She was also a member of the missionary society....

Mar 16, 2023

Mar 13, 2023

Mr. Earl Henry Thacker, age 74, of Kingston, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Ben Atchley Veterans Home in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born on August 10, 1948, in Kingston, Tennessee. Earl was a Veteran of the United States Air Force serving during Vietnam and was a long time member of Kingston First Baptist Church. He drove...

Mar 13, 2023

Patricia “Patsy” Nance, age 66, a resident of Harriman, Tennessee, former longtime resident of the Post Oak community of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Friday, March 10, 2023, in Harriman. She was born November 21, 1956, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Patsy was a member of the Riverside Baptist Church in Harriman and was a caregiver for many years. She loved birds and...