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Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Jane "Judy" Ellen Jolley
Jan 12, 2025
Ms. Jane “Judy” Ellen Jolley went home to be with the Lord Sunday, January 12, 2025. She was born August 27, 1939, in Rockwood, Tennessee. She was of the Church of Christ faith. She was preceded in death by; Parents: Melvin and Madge Wicks; Sons: W.K. Jolley Jr. and Thoams Hill Jolley; and Brother: Don “Duck” Wicks.
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Imogene "Jean" Fay Bullington
Jan 11, 2025
Imogene Fay “Jean” Bullington, of Harriman, Tennessee, known affectionately as “Mam” by her family, was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and most recently, a great-great-grandmother, during her 94 years on earth. She passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025.
Born on October 15, 1930, in Rockwood, TN to Raymond & Lona Raulston, she was the oldest of seven children: Maxine,...
Rickey Eugene Loden
Jan 10, 2025
Mr. Rickey Eugene Loden, age 67 of the Daysville community of Rockwood, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025. He was born on August 19, 1957. Rickey was of the Baptist Faith. He was a former employee of Roane Electric Furnace. He is preceded in death by his parents: Bud & Joyce Loden; brother: Larry Dean Loden; nephew: Cody Fox;...
Nathan L Kilgo Sr
Jan 8, 2025
Nathan LaVern Kilgo, Sr., of Harriman, TN. passed away in his home on 01/08/25. Nathan Kilgo was married to the late Janet (Moore) Kilgo for 40 years. He was a Vietnam veteran and a part of the Local VFW. He was a custodial for Harriman City schools and a jack of all trades. He is survived by his son, Nathan...
Helen Campbell Devaney
Jan 7, 2025
Mrs. Helen Campbell DeVaney, age 93, a resident of Gallatin, Tennessee, formerly of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Diversicare of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She was born November 4, 1931, in Altro in Breathitt County, Kentucky. During her early years she would have to cross a swinging bridge over the Kentucky River to attend Grammer School. During...
Lisa Metcalfe Jolly
Jan 7, 2025
Lisa Metcalfe Jolly of Rockwood, Tennessee, journeyed home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Lisa was a firm believer in prayers and the Baptist Faith. Her parents, Edna Dean Rayder and Hulon Metcalfe, raised her in Rockwood. Lisa made many friends throughout her life and has faithfully served her community as a volunteer and paramedic for...
Lorraine Jarvie Purdy
Jan 6, 2025
Mrs. Lorraine Jarvie Shelton Purdy, age 93 of Harriman, TN passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on January 24, 1931 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to Tom Shelton and Josephine Stephens Shelton. She was a caretaker for several years. She married Julian Ray Purdy and they spent 35 wonderful...
Irene E. Lands
Jan 6, 2025
On January 6, 2025, at the age of 92, Irene Lands peacefully entered the presence of her Lord, surrounded by her loving children. A loving wife, mother, and follower of Christ, her life was defined by her faith and care for those she loved.
Born on July 22, 1932, in New Hope, Tennessee, to Gus and Maggie Easter, Irene married Luther...
Kelly Ann "Gert" Powell
Jan 5, 2025
Mrs. Kelly Ann “Gert” Powell, age 60, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025, at the Renaissance Terrace in Harriman, Tennessee. She was born September 26, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois. She loved to shop and spend time with her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur & Florence Powell; brother, Gary...
Nancy Joyce Geraci
Jan 4, 2025
Nancy Joyce (DeRossett) Geraci passed away January 4, 2025 at the Cumberland House Hospice facility at the age of 74 after a lengthy illness.
As a teenager Nancy was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis which affected her the rest of her life. Even with the debilitating affects on her joints and 20 surgeries over many years she kept living her life as...
Archie G. Miles
Jan 3, 2025
Mr. Archie G. Miles, age 76, entered into rest January 3, 2025. He was born October 24, 1948. Archie served in the Army during Vietnam and received a Purple Heart for his service. Later on he worked as an electrical foreman for TVA. He was married to his lovely wife, Ramona Lawson Miles, for 38 years. Archie was an avid...
Donna Burnette Mullins
Jan 3, 2025
Mrs. Donna Burnette Mullins ,age 80, went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2025, after a long illness. She was a member of the North Rockwood Baptist Church and a 1963 graduate of Rockwood High School. She was a retired note teller at First National Bank of Rockwood.
Throughout her life, Donna devoted herself to her faith and...
Winnie Gail Beard Lively
Jan 1, 2025
Mrs. Winnie Gail Beard-Lively, age 70 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. She was born on November 15, 1954, in Harriman. She was a loving wife, mother, and so much more to all of her family and friends. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed fishing with her husband, John. She is...
Violet Sunshine Evans
Dec 29, 2024
Violet Sunshine Andrews Evans, age 51, originally of Harriman, Tennessee passed away on December 29th, 2024, at her home in Powell, TN. Violet was the type of person who never met a stranger. She was a spiritual person and of the Christian faith. She was a great mother to her daughters who she raised on her own as a widow...
Dean Woodall
Dec 29, 2024
Mr. Dean Woodall went home to be with the Lord, Sunday December 29, 2024. Dean was a member and elder of First Christian Church Disciples of Christ, as well as a member of the Rockwood Masonic Lodge #403 F + AM and of Knights of Pythias and Jaycees. He was the owner and operator of Interstate Motors. He also worked...
Bobby Joe Headrick
Dec 28, 2024
Mr. Bobby Joe Headrick, age 61 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Bobby Joe was one of a kind. All of those who knew him knew how kind hearted and selfless he was. He never met a stranger and helping people, regardless of any circumstance, was what Bobby Joe sought out to...
Jerry Lester Meadows
Dec 28, 2024
Jerry Lester Meadows, born on August 30, 1942, a resident of Sevierville, TN and formerly from Rockwood, TN ran into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Fort Sanders Hospital, Knoxville, TN. A loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, youth leader, joke teller, lay leader, deacon, coach, and friend. Jerry lived a life filled with love, faith, family,...
Billy Ray Phillips
Dec 26, 2024
Mr. Billy Ray Phillips, age 75, of Rockwood, TN passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman, TN. He was born on September 30, 1949 to Birtus Phillips and Nora Ruth Lane Phillips in Briceville, TN. Billy always loved to dance around and bring so much joy and laughter to everyone around him. His happiness...
Joyce Aileen Lemons
Dec 21, 2024
Mrs. Joyce Aileen Lemons, age 88, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee went home to Jesus, her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the Signature Healthcare Center in Rockwood, Tennessee. She was born to Ida Alice Kendrick on July 17, 1936, in the Dry Hill Community of Rockwood, Tennessee. She was a member of the North Rockwood Baptist...
Theresa Joyce Robinette Cox
Dec 20, 2024
Mrs. Theresa Joyce Robinette Cox, age 57, a resident of Harriman, Tennessee passed away Friday, December 20, 2024, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. She was born December 20, 1967, in Indiana. She loved her dog, Saffire, and enjoyed growing plants and flowers. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar Lee Robinette and Mary Ellen Robinette; and...
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