Obituaries

Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

David Larry Elsea

David Larry Elsea

Nov 1, 2022

Mr. David Larry Elsea, age 76 of Rockwood, went to visit his family in Heaven on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. He was born on November 4, 1945 in Rockwood. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Maggie & Russell White; Parents: Virginia Elsea...

Mrs. Iris Marine

Mrs. Iris Marine

Nov 1, 2022

Mrs. Iris Marine, age 96, a resident of Kingston, Tennessee passed away Monday, October 31, 2022, at the NHC Healthcare Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She was born May 24, 1926, in Calderwood, (Blount County), Tennessee. Mrs. Marine was a longtime member and church organist of the Clymersville Baptist Church in Rockwood. She also enjoyed bowling and was a member...

William Eugene Carroll

William Eugene Carroll

Oct 28, 2022

Mr. William Eugene Carroll, age 47 of Rockwood, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Methodist Medical Center. He was born on June 29, 1975. He was of the Church of Christ Faith. He was employed by S.A. Recycling in scrap metal. He is preceded in death by his parents’ Clarence & Barbara Carroll’ and his sister Donna L....

Pearl K. Lane

Pearl K. Lane

Oct 26, 2022

Mrs. Pearl K. Lane, age 87, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at her home. She was born July 22, 1935, in Rockwood, Tennessee. She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Rockwood, Tennessee. Pearl was also a Sunday School teacher for 60 years. She was most proud of her children, grandchildren, and family. She worked in medical products...

Mr. Fred Brogdon

Mr. Fred Brogdon

Oct 24, 2022

Mr. Fred Brogdon, age 93, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Monday, October 24, 2022, at the Waters of Sweetwater Healthcare Center in Sweetwater, Tennessee. He was born August 15, 1929, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Mr. Brogdon was a member of the Asbury Chapel United Methodist Church in Rockwood and was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. He...

Rev. Wayne F. Buza

Rev. Wayne F. Buza

Oct 22, 2022

Rev. Wayne F. Buza, age 78 of Littleton, ME, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 22, 2022, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman, TN. He was born on December 5, 1943, in Saugerties, NY. He spent 20 years as Rev. of Holmes Bay Baptist Church, and over 40 years of service as a medical technologist....

Rose Clifton Knight

Rose Clifton Knight

Oct 21, 2022

Mrs. Rose Clifton Knight, age 100 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at her home with her family by her side. Rose was born in Rockwood on September 4, 1922. While growing up in Rockwood, she attended First Baptist Church, and was saved and joined the church on January 28, 1934. Rose...

Betty Colleen Montgomery

Betty Colleen Montgomery

Oct 20, 2022

Mrs. Betty Colleen Montgomery, 80, of Tampa, Florida went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 6, 2022. She was born May 17, 1942, in Fork Mountain, Tennessee to Huston and Callie Duncan.

She is survived and greatly loved by her two daughters, Robin Carmona and Deede Eller; five grandchildren: Joshua Carmona, Erica Hatcher, Carmen Hatcher, Gerald Carmona, and...

Barbara Ann “Bobbie” Smith

Barbara Ann “Bobbie” Smith

Oct 19, 2022

Barbara Ann “Bobbie” Smith, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born February 24, 1947, in Roane County, Tennessee. She was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her husband James Thomas (Tommy) Smith, parents Arthur and Minnie McDaniel, grandchildren Ashley Russell and Eli Carter, brothers...

Harold Paul Saenz

Harold Paul Saenz

Oct 19, 2022

Mr. Harold Paul Saenz, age 63, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He was born June 7, 1959, in Detroit, Michigan but was raised in Knoxville, Tennessee by his aunt after the death of his mother during his childbirth. He was a member of Second Methodist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee. Mr. Saenz...

Jason Wade Stricklan

Jason Wade Stricklan

Oct 18, 2022

Mr. Jason Wade Stricklan, age 36 of Rockwood, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022. He was born on December 1, 1985, in Harriman. He was a hard worker and enjoyed working in the roofing business the most. He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Pete & Margie Pearl Edmonds; Aunt: Linda Moore. He is survived by:

Mother &...

Melba Melson Hill Marshall

Melba Melson Hill Marshall

Oct 18, 2022

Mrs. Melba Melson Hill Marshall age 77 passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022, at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. She was born on September 30, 1945 & was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by: Husbands: Claude Hill & David Marshall, Parents: Tommy & Wilma Melson, Brother-in-law: Ronald Ladd. She is survived by:

Sisters:             Myra...

Norma Dean Dearmond

Norma Dean Dearmond

Oct 18, 2022

Norma Dean DeArmond, age 78, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. She was member of Bazeltown Baptist Church in Harriman, TN. She retired as a Machine Cleanest at K-25 and Y-12 of Oak Ridge, TN. She was preceded in death by Parents: William and Ella Spiller, Husband: Carl DeArmond. She is survived by:

Daughter:...

Robert Joseph Blackson Sr.

Robert Joseph Blackson Sr.

Oct 15, 2022

Mr. Robert Joseph Blackson Sr, age 91 of the Westel community of Rockwood, formerly of Dayton, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 14, 2022, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on September 6, 1931, in Dayton, Ohio. He was a U.S. Army National Guard veteran. He was an extremely...

Robert Joseph Smith Sr

Robert Joseph Smith Sr

Oct 13, 2022

Mr. Robert Joseph Smith Sr, age 82 of Alabama, formerly of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. He was born on May 30, 1940, in the Pine Orchard community. He retired after 40+ years of service with the Rockwood Water, Sewer, and Gas Dept. He also served as a volunteer with the Rockwood...

Bobby Joe Laxton

Bobby Joe Laxton

Oct 13, 2022

October 13, 2022

 

Mr. Bobby Joe Laxton, age 74, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022. He was born January 31, 1948, to Rothel and Goldie (Posey) Laxton. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran and also worked for property controls at Brushy Mountain State Prison and was a former employee of Maxwell Funeral Parlor in Harriman,...

Carl James Long

Carl James Long

Oct 13, 2022

Mr. Carl James “Jim” Long, age 78, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022, at the Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, Tennessee after a very brief illness. He was known as Jim to friends all around the world. His work touched on just about every nuclear facility in the United States. He also worked with Exxon in Louisiana and Texas, pharmaceutical...

Teddy Philip Oran

Teddy Philip Oran

Oct 10, 2022

Mr. Teddy Philip Oran, age 81, a resident of Tellico Plains, Tennessee passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022, in Harriman, Tennessee. He was born March 1, 1941, in Kingston, Tennessee. Teddy was a member of the New Life Baptist Church in Harriman, Tennessee and was a retired Painter. He was a good Father and Papaw and was dearly loved by...

Candida “Bita” Rodriguez

Candida “Bita” Rodriguez

Oct 7, 2022

Mrs. Candida “Bita” Rodriguez, age 80, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Monday, October 3, 2022, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. She was born December 1, 1941, in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico. Mrs. Rodriguez attended the Potters House Fellowship in Harriman, Tennessee and was a C.N.A. and Dental Hygienist, and later retired from Wal-Mart. She loved the...