Obituaries

Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

Mary Hilburn Palmer

Mary Hilburn Palmer

Aug 23, 2022

Mrs. Mary Hilburn Palmer, age 94, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022, at her home. She was born September 6, 1927, in Bastrop, Louisiana. Mrs. Palmer attended the New Life Church of Harriman and was a retired music and piano teacher for 45 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Thomas Hightower...

Lawrence Larry Holmes, Jr.

Lawrence Larry Holmes, Jr.

Aug 22, 2022

Mr. Lawrence Larry Holmes, Jr., age 59, a resident of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. He was born February 20, 1963, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was a carpenter in the construction industry. Larry graduated from Brainerd High School in Chattanooga, class of 1981. Larry was a carefree, happy-go-lucky person who...

Mr. Patrick Joseph Scott

Mr. Patrick Joseph Scott

Aug 16, 2022

Patrick Joseph Scott, age 46, of Kingston, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021.  Joey, as he was called by family and friends, was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was an avid fisherman who loved the outdoors. He was a very talented person who was an accomplished artist, welder, carpenter, and mechanic. Joey enjoyed his...

Thomas Ronald Aaron

Thomas Ronald Aaron

Aug 14, 2022

Thomas Ronald Aaron, age 80, a resident of Jamestowne Assisted Living in Kingston, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022. He was born in Calvert City, Kentucky on November 11, 1941. Mr. Aaron was a sales manager for Toyota and retired after 15 years of service. He attended the Rockwood United Methodist Church in Rockwood, Tennessee. He was preceded...

Sharon Elaine Mccartt Cates

Sharon Elaine Mccartt Cates

Aug 13, 2022

Sharon Elaine McCartt Cates, age 74 of Crossville, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022, at the Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville. She was born on March 25, 1948, in Florida. She was a member of the Rockwood Church of Christ. She worked at Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary for 34 years. She loved arts, crafts, and genealogy. She is preceded...

Helen Imogene Willis

Helen Imogene Willis

Aug 13, 2022

Helen Imogene Willis, age 95 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 12, 2022, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on October 30, 1926. She attended Grace Place Cowboy Church. She is preceded in death by her husband: Ernest E. Willis; 1st Husband: Columbus Johnson; parents: Frank and Flossie...

Marjorie Marie Holmes

Marjorie Marie Holmes

Aug 12, 2022

Marjorie Marie Holmes, age 97 of Rockwood, formerly of Littleton, Colorado and Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, August 10th, 2022, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on September 15th, 1924, in Humeston, Iowa. She was completely devoted to and loved her family. She enjoyed all kinds of needlework, playing cards, and playing...

Sean Paul Ganzert

Sean Paul Ganzert

Aug 12, 2022

Sean Paul Ganzert, age 65, a resident of Kingston, Tennessee went home on Thursday, August 11, 2022. He was born July 14, 1957, in Alexandria, Virginia. He was of the Catholic Faith. In his youth, Sean attended Catholic schools and Wake Forest University. He was a retired Sales Manager with Process Supplies and Accessories in Loudon, Tennessee. Most of all,...

Robbie Leffew

Robbie Leffew

Aug 11, 2022

Robbie Leffew, a long-time resident of Roane County, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2022. Her girls were by her side through a lengthy illness. She had a great love for the Lord, Jesus Christ and was a member of South Harriman Baptist Church for over 60 years. She loved to sing and had a beautiful voice that was heard...

Phyllis H. Isham

Phyllis H. Isham

Aug 11, 2022

Phyllis H. Isham, age 79, a lifelong resident of Rockwood, gained her wings and flew into the arms of the Lord, Jesus Christ. She was a long time member of the Rockwood Presbyterian Church then Clymersville Baptist Church. Phyllis was a member of the Eastern Star and Jaycees of Kingston. She was preceded in death by her Grandparents: Mammy and...

Carley Rucker

Carley Rucker

Aug 11, 2022

Carley Rucker, age 29, a former resident of Rockwood, Tennessee and Wartburg, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at the Parkwest Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born January 23, 1993. Carley was a kind, caring young woman who could make you laugh until you cried. She would protect you at all costs and love you unconditionally. She loved...

Jerry Allen Isham “Hogman”

Jerry Allen Isham “Hogman”

Aug 9, 2022

 

Jerry Allen Isham “Hogman”, age 83, passed away August 6th, 2022, and is now resting in peace waiting for the Lord’s return. He passed away at Roane Medical Center with his wife of 59 years and his two daughters by his side. He was born July 5th, 1939 in Midtown, Tennessee. Jerry attended Roane County High School and was...

Carmen Brackett

Carmen Brackett

Aug 8, 2022

 

Ms. Carmen Brackett, age 79, a resident of Dalton, Georgia passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at the Signature Healthcare Center in Rockwood, Tennessee. She was born March 6, 1943, in Fort Payne, Alabama. She retired after working in several carpet mills in Dalton. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rebecca Levi; parents, James L. & Belle...

Rebecca M. “Becky” Thomas

Rebecca M. “Becky” Thomas

Aug 8, 2022

Rebecca M. “Becky” Thomas, age 46, a resident of the Westel Community, of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022, at her home. She was born November 10, 1975, in Maryville, Tennessee. Becky was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church in Westel and served as a Forestry Aid 1 with the Tennessee Department of Forestry for over 18...

Larry Wayne Crabtree

Larry Wayne Crabtree

Aug 6, 2022

Larry Wayne Crabtree, age 78, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away peacefully at his home on August 4, 2022, surrounded by his wife and family. Larry was preceded in death by his grandparents who raised him, Sewell and Lillie Crabtree; many aunts and uncles, and his grandson, Matthew. He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Adele;...

Max D. Manning

Max D. Manning

Aug 5, 2022

Mr. Max D. Manning, age 91 years born September 11, 1930, in Spring City, Rhea County, Tennessee passed away Friday, August 5, 2022 at his home, following a long bout with Alzheimer’s. He was the oldest member of the Rockwood Church of Christ and a veteran of the United States Air force serving in the Korean Conflict. Max was a...

Rebecca Mcnelley Bridgman

Rebecca Mcnelley Bridgman

Aug 4, 2022

August 4, 2022

Rebecca McNelley Bridgman, age 72, of Rockwood, Tennessee, passed away on August 3, 2022, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She was a veteran of the United States Navy, a member of the Roane County Military Memorial Honor Guard, a member of the American Legion Post #50 and the Ladies Auxiliary. She was also a...

George Hugh Fulmer

George Hugh Fulmer

Aug 4, 2022

George H. Fulmer, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, August 3rd, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.  George was a member of Rockwood United Methodist Church. He was born March 23, 1935, in Crossville, Tennessee. He served in the National Guard in Rockwood, Tennessee for 9 years and was a tank commander,

George had a love for many things:...

Timothy Allen Steele

Timothy Allen Steele

Aug 1, 2022

Timothy Allen Steele, age 63, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022, at his home. He was born June 17, 1959, in Rockwood, Tennessee. He was a member of the New Life Church of God in Harriman, Tennessee. Tim was a Minister, and his greatest desire was to lead others to God, a goal which he...

Rose Nelle Wilson

Rose Nelle Wilson

Jul 25, 2022

Mrs. Rose Nelle Wilson, age 95 of Midtown/Rockwood, passed away on July 6th, 2022, at the NHC Healthcare Center of Oak Ridge. She was born on March 2nd, 1927. Rose Nelle is survived by her sister Corine (Longmire) Harding, sister-in-law Inez (Wilson) Simpson and husband Jim, sons Bruce Wilson and wife Mary, Douglas and wife Robin and Barry Wilson, 5...

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