Obituaries
Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Selva Hall Ledford
Jun 16, 2022
Mrs. Selva Hall Ledford, age 83 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 15th, 2022, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. She was born on March 5th, 1939, in Midway. Selva retired from the Ridge View Hospital as a dietary specialist. She had spent her earlier years working for the Rockwood and Harriman Hosiery...
Hugh Glenn French Jr
Jun 15, 2022
Mr. Hugh Glenn French Jr, age 78 of Oak Ridge, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. He was born on October 25th, 1943, in Bristol, VA. He was the owner of a recording studio called Crazy Country in Nashville, TN. He later retired as an architect with French & Associates. He also raised miniature horses at French Crest. He...
Johnny Mack Ladd
Jun 14, 2022
Johnny “Mack” Ladd, age 51, died June 12,2022 at Roane Medical Center, in Harriman, with his mom by his side. Johnny Mack will be remembered most for his love of sock monkeys, big trucks and most all his big smile. Johnny Mack is the son of Patsy & the late Russell O. Thornton and James Avery & Becky Ladd, all...
Dennis Eugene Heimbrook
Jun 13, 2022
Mr. Dennis Eugene Heimbrook, age 74 of Spring City, Tennessee, passed away in Knoxville, TN. He was born September 11, 1947 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dennis was a veteran in the United States Air force. He was a volunteer at Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum and loved fishing, hunting and the outdoors. He retired as owner of Dennis’ Sport Shop. He was...
Mildred June Smith
Jun 11, 2022
Mrs. Mildred June Smith, age 76 of Kingston, passed away on Friday, June 10th, 2022, at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. She was bon on September 6th, 1945, in Corryton, TN. She graduated from the University of Tennessee with her master’s degree in education. She was 3rd grade teacher at the Kingston Elementary School for 30 years. She is...
Gordon Ross Taylor
Jun 9, 2022
Mr. Gordon Ross Taylor, age 78, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee passed away on June 7, 2022. He was born on July 10, 1943, in Jacksonville, Florida. Gordon was a member of Lee Village Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his great-granddaughter Isabella Baker.
Survivors include his wife: Patricia Taylor of Oak Ridge, TN
Daughters: Iesha (Billy) Meiste...
Marvin “Ray” Mallicote
Jun 9, 2022
Mr. Marvin “Ray” Mallicote, age 85, a longtime resident of Rockwood, Tennessee went to his Heavenly home on June 8, 2022. Ray owned and operated the Catch-A-Bite Restaurant in Spring City and Rays Burgers in Rockwood before retiring. Ray was also a member of the Lighthouse Pentecostal Church in Harriman, Tennessee and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was preceded...
Harold E. Grigsby
Jun 8, 2022
Mr. Harold E. Grigsby of Lenoir City, Tennessee, formerly from Rockwood, Tennessee, passed away at University of Tennessee Medical Center on June 7, 2022, with his family by his side. He was born on September 8, 1939, in Rockwood, Tennessee. He was a member of Oral Baptist Church in Lenoir City, Tennessee. He was a graduate of South Harriman High...
James Edward “Eddie” Britton
Jun 8, 2022
Mr. James Edward “Eddie” Britton, age 74, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Monday, June 6, 2022, at his home. Hew was born June 8, 1947, in Monroe County, Tennessee. He was recognized and remembered by his smile, and many called him “Smiley”. Eddie was a retired Autobody Repairman and enjoyed riding his motorcycle and hiking. He was preceded...
Charles Lee Howard
Jun 6, 2022
Mr. Charles Lee Howard, 91, of Skillman NJ, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022, at
Princeton Medical Center in Princeton NJ. He was a veteran of the Air
Force and the Air National Guard. Although he last resided in New
Jersey, his true home was Rockwood Tennessee. He was preceded in
death by his parents William O. Howard and Florence Robinson,...
Jo Chandler
Jun 3, 2022
Mrs. Jo Chandler, age 70, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Monday, May 30, 2022, at her home. She was born March 30, 1952, in Harriman, Tennessee. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Rockwood. Jo was very proud of her time serving as a C.N.A. taking care of many patients at several area in patient...
Mary Wolfe
May 31, 2022
Mrs. Mary Wolfe, age 89, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at her home. She was born April 14, 1933, in Paris, Ohio. After living several years in Ohio, she also made her home in Holly Hill, Florida; Joplin, Missouri; lastly in Rockwood. Mrs. Wolfe was a member of the First Christian Church, Disciples of...
Samuel Baxter Wyatt
May 31, 2022
Mr. Samuel Baxter Wyatt, age 79, of Rockwood, TN passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022. He was born October 1, 1942 to Nannie Wyatt Gang and Martin Lee Wyatt in Philadelphia, TN. He was an Army veteran. He was employed by TVA for twenty years, and then for fifteen years by K-25, Y-12, and X-10. After retirement, he enjoyed time...
Ella Ruth Lampkin Bayless
May 26, 2022
Mrs. Ella Ruth Lampkin Bayless, age 90, a resident of Nashville, Tennessee and former longtime resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away peacefully May 20,2022 at her home at Brookdale Green Hills Cumberland in Nashville.
She was born March 21, 1932, the daughter of Dewey T. and Rosa Kate Lampkin Lee in Morristown, Tennessee.
She was a faithful member of the...
Horace Ray Green
May 25, 2022
Mr. Horace Ray Green, age 88 of Oak Ridge, formerly of Rockwood, passed away on Sunday, May 22nd, 2022, at the NHC Healthcare in Oak Ridge, TN. He was born on January 4th, 1934, in Franklin County (Red Bay), Alabama. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and a retired truck driver. He is preceded in death by his wife:...
Charlene Marie Walls
May 23, 2022
Charlene Marie Walls, age 65, a resident of Harriman, Tennessee passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022, at home surrounded by her husband, children, and grandchildren, and there was standing room only when she entered into Heaven. She was born February 8, 1957, in Harriman, Tennessee and was a Retired Correctional Unit Manager with the Tennessee Department of Correction, working at...
Chester “Harley” Boles
May 20, 2022
Chester “Harley” Boles, age 94 of Spring City, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 20, 2022, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He was born on February 2nd, 1928, in the Roddy community of Spring City. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served during WWII, directly working on the Manhattan Project. He owned...
Elizabeth “Liz” Wilburn
May 18, 2022
Elizabeth “Liz” Wilburn age 63, of Rockwood Tennessee passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman, Tennessee. She was born March 8th, 1959 in Rockwood, TN. Liz was self-employed Sewing Machine Operator. She attended Pine Orchard Baptist Church in Oakdale, TN. She was preceded in death by her Parents; Luther & Louise Crabtree, Brother; Gary...
Charles R. Holt
May 16, 2022
Charles R. Holt, age 82 of Rockwood, passed away on Thursday, May 12th, 2022, at his home. He was born on July 28th, 1939, in Wrigley, TN. He was a member of the Madison Church of Christ. He was a RHS graduate in 1957, and a University of Tennessee graduate in 1964 with his bachelor’s degree in business administration. He...
Terry Lee Scheiern
May 16, 2022
Terry Lee Scheiern, age 70, of Harriman, Tennessee, passed away in the company of family and friends Wednesday May 4, 2022, following a difficult, yet courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Terry entered into this life on February 22, 1952, to Darrel Vern and Elizabeth Marlene Scheiern in Muskegon, Michigan. While still young, his family moved to Tampa, FL where...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
