Obituaries
Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Timothy Clay Smith
Sep 2, 2022
Mr. Timothy Clay Smith, age 69, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022, at the Signature Healthcare Center, Rockwood, Tennessee from a long battle with Prostate Cancer. He was born June 23, 1953, in Rockwood, Tennessee. He was a retired truck driver. Most of all he was exuberated with love and joy, and had a spirit...
Donny M. Eaton
Aug 31, 2022
Mr. Donny M. Eaton, age 72, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2022, at his home. He was born October 6, 1949, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Donny was a member of the Cardiff Baptist Church in Rockwood, and the Caney Ford Baptist Church in Rockwood. Donny was a retired machinist from the U.S. Department of Energy Y-12...
Virginia Joann Foust
Aug 31, 2022
Virginia Joann Foust age 81, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at her home in Rockwood, Tennessee. She was born July 23, 1941 in Rockwood, TN. Joann retired from Kayser-Roth Industries and Burlington Industries as a folder. She was a member of Eureka Baptist Church in Rockwood. She was preceded in death by her Parents; Elmer and Nettie Warner,...
Rev. George Waldo
Aug 30, 2022
Rev. George Waldo (August 27, 1940 – August 29, 2022)
The Reverend George Waldo, 82, of Spring City went home to be with the Jesus he preached so fervently about on Monday, August 29, 2022
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Born to Perry and Martha LouVenie (Kerns) Waldo, George was the youngest of twelve children. A lifelong resident of the Roddy community, George was...
Marie Howard-Murphy
Aug 30, 2022
Mrs. Marie Howard-Murphy, age 67, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022, at the Renaissance Terrace in Harriman, Tennessee. She was born July 31, 1955, in Rockwood. She was preceded in death by her parents, Millard “Bill” Scott, Sr. and Louise Elizabeth Scott; husband, Ford “Pat” Murphy; and sister, Imogene Findley.
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Barbara Easter
Aug 26, 2022
Mrs. Barbara Kay Easter, age 66, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at her home in Rockwood, Tennessee. She was of the Baptist Faith. She loved her fur babies and her family and will be greatly missed by all of those who loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil Treadway and Evelyn Hickey, her husband,...
Mr. Allan Butch Clay Phillips
Aug 24, 2022
Mr. Allan Butch Clay Phillips, age 77 of Rockwood, TN passed away at his home with his family by his side. He was born July 6, 1945 to Grace Raulston and Clay Phillips. He was a material clerk at OMI for several years after his service in the Marine Corps. He was a wonderful husband and father and well loved...
Thp (Ret.) Trooper Jonathan “Booger” Foust
Aug 24, 2022
Ret. Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper, Jonathan “Booger” Foust, age 69, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Monday, August 22, 2022, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman, Tennessee with his family by his side, following a hard-fought battle with ALS. He was born December 4, 1952, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Jonathan was a member of the First Presbyterian...
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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”
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...