Obituaries
Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Martha Rose Patterson Thompson
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,...
Rockwood Fire Department Chief (Ret.) Robert Michael “Mike” Wertz
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...
Virginia Jo Childress
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....
Patricia “Patsy” Nance
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...
Earl Henry Thacker
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...
Connie Ann Partain
Mar 12, 2023
Mrs. Connie Ann Partain, age 68 of Rockwood, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023, at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. She was born on August 14, 1954, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is preceded in death by her father: Charles Culp.
She is survived by:
Husband: Al Partain
Daughter: Chastity South
Sons: Shawn Therrien and...
Clara Simcox Clark
Mar 11, 2023
Clara Simcox Clark, age 79 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 9, 2023. She was born on April 2, 1943, in Rockwood. She was a member of Pond Grove Baptist Church. She was an avid bird watcher and a fan of the University of Tennessee Volunteers. She is preceded in death by her husband:...
William Richard Sasher
Mar 9, 2023
Mr. William Richard Sasher, age 74, of Fayetteville, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023. He was born December 11, 1948 to Morris Sasher and Betty Whitten Sasher in Shelbyville, Indiana. He was enlisted in the US Navy and was a Vietnam Veteran. After his time in the service he became an entrepreneur. He is survived by:
Wife:...
Columbus Marable Iii
Mar 8, 2023
Columbus Marable III was born on December 15, 1973, in Rockwood, TN. He attended Senn High School in Chicago, IL. He is Survived by his siblings: Margo Marable, Tammy Marable, and Christina Marable; his grandmother: Hattie Mae Marable; and his aunts: Priscilla and Betty Jane Marable.
To know Columbus was to love him. He had a keen wit, a sharp...
Mary B. Rayder
Mar 7, 2023
Mrs. Mary B. Rayder, age 91, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Monday, March 6, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. She was born January 12, 1932, in Rockwood, Tennessee to Lloyd Edgar & Ethel Grace Easter Bryant. Mary was a longtime member of the Eureka Baptist Church in Rockwood and was...
Zorack “Zack” Daminyen Boseley
Mar 7, 2023
Celebration of Life
Zorack “ZacK” Daminyen Boseley- (October 6, 1983 – February 22, 2023)
Sunday, March 12, 2023
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Downtown PiZza Arcade and Events
518 North Roane Street
Harriman, TN. 37748
Family and friends are welcome to join us in sharing ZacK stories over a light lunch in an informal environment. At the end of this...
June P. Fisher
Mar 6, 2023
June P. Fisher age 87 of Rockwood passed away peacefully at home on February 27, 2023. She was an avid quilter and made afghans for babies in the community and her church. She loved to cook and bake. She made old fashioned stack fruit for everyone she knew. She was a babysitter and cared for many children. She is preceded...
Terrence Adam Long
Mar 3, 2023
Terrence Adam Long, a resident of Newcomb, TN passed away suddenly on February 15, 2023. He was born on August 8th, 1979, to Theresa Long and Binky Griffis in Rockwood, TN. He spent most of his childhood and adolescence with his grandmother, Shirley Long, whom he had referred to as his lifelong best friend.
Terrence was a friend to all...
Charles “Charbo” Thompson
Mar 2, 2023
Mr. Charles “Charbo” Thompson age 68, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at his home. He was born on February 15, 1955, in Spring City, Tennessee. He was a TVA contractor with Thompson contracting. He was a member of Eagle Furnace Independent Baptist Church. He enjoyed planting a garden and spending time with his horses. He loved antique cars and...
Novalee Golliher Nealon
Feb 28, 2023
Mrs. Novalee Golliher Nealon, age 94, a resident of Rockwood, TN, passed into eternal life on Sunday, February 26th, 2023. She was born on March 11th, 1928, to Jasper and Ruth Helton Golliher in Rockwood, TN. Novalee was a member of Mt. Vernal Baptist Church for many years, and she brought smiles and laughter to all who were around her....
Ernest Eugene Frady Sr
Feb 28, 2023
Ernest Eugene Frady Sr, age 78 of Harriman, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at his home. He was born on June 1, 1944, in Cumberland County. He was an ordained deacon and attended Cornerstone Baptist Church in Oliver Springs, TN. He loved fishing, camping, outdoor activities, and spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by...
Donna Mae Clark
Feb 26, 2023
Donna Mae Clark, age 73 of Harriman, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at her home. Donna was born in Albany, Missouri, on March 9, 1949, to the late Edgar Ira Farnsworth and Aletha Fern Salsman Farnsworth. Along with her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Clark; sister: Carolyn Sue Griffith; brothers: Larry...
Mr. Winfred “Winnie” Kurt Peluau
Feb 25, 2023
Mr. Winfred “Winnie” Kurt Peluau was born on February 21, 1942, age 81, of Harriman, Tennessee passed away on February 23, 2023, at his home. At a very young age Winfred was in the Boy Scouts; he also played football as the quarterback proudly wearing number 12 for Kingston High School. He served his country in the United States Air...
Clayton O. Sparks
Feb 24, 2023
Mr. Clayton O. Sparks, age 70 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at the Victorian Square Assisted Living in Rockwood. He was born on April 8, 1952, in Rockwood. He worked in masonry. He grew up in The Church of the Almighty God where his father was the pastor. He is preceded...