Obituaries

Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

Samuel Baxter Wyatt

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Terry Lee Scheiern

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...

Charles R. Holt

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...

Daryl Lee Hill

Daryl Lee Hill

May 15, 2022

Mr. Daryl Lee Hill, age 59, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. He was born January 15, 1963, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Daryl was a subcontractor, having worked all over Middle and East Tennessee for many years; and was a member of the Eagle Furnace Baptist Church in Rockwood....

Rolland H. Cisson

Rolland H. Cisson

May 13, 2022

 

Rolland H. Cisson passed away peacefully in his home on March 19, 2022.

He was a member of First Baptist Church of Wildwood, FL. And formerly faithful at First Baptist Church of Rockwood, TN. He was retired from teaching at Rockwood High School and then enjoyed owning Kingston Antique Mall for 10 years. He was a 1959 graduate of...

Valerie Starr Works

Valerie Starr Works

May 11, 2022

Valerie Starr Works, age 55 of Harriman, passed away on Tuesday, May 10th, 2022. She was born on December 14th, 1966. She was a member of the Pond Grove Christian Church in Rockwood. She was a 1985 graduate of Rockwood High School. She attended Roane State Community College and Tennessee Tech University, graduating in 1990 with her bachelor’s degree in...

Clarence “Scoot” Smith

Clarence “Scoot” Smith

May 9, 2022

Clarence “Scoot” Smith, age 81 of Oakdale, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 8th, 2022, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on August 27th, 1940, in Oakdale. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was a retired chemical operator at K-25 & Y-12. He worked as a Brushy Mountain guard...

Mr. Russell Curtis Allison

Mr. Russell Curtis Allison

May 9, 2022

Russell Curtis Allison, age 50, of Grandview, Tennessee passed away on May 5th, 2022, at Roane Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. Russell grew up in Hendersonville, TN and was known as a very kind and loving person. He enjoyed catfishing and spending time with his friends. Russell also devoted over 25 years to his career at Kroger. He...

David John Roberts

David John Roberts

May 9, 2022

David John Roberts of Kingston, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord Saturday May 7th, 2022.  He was born April 13, 1950, in North Carolina and moved to East Tennessee when he was a boy.  He resided in Coalfield for many years until moving to Kingston 1987.  He now resides in his eternal home and we rejoice knowing that...

Jason Wayne Easter

Jason Wayne Easter

May 4, 2022

Jason Wayne Easter, age 45, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Monday, May 2, 2022, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. He was born October 11, 1976, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Jason was a kind and gentle person. He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Mack Easter, Sr.; mother, Sharon Foland; grandparents, Samuel & Ava Easter, Robert...

Tina Gale Treadway Hennager

Tina Gale Treadway Hennager

May 2, 2022

Mrs. Tina Gale Treadway Hennager, age 66, of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born July 31, 1955 the daughter of Gene and Martha Lee Lowery of Crossville, TN. In life Tina fulfilled her servants heart through her employment, including East, West Truck Stop, Pine View Elementary Cafeteria, Cracker Barrel...

Ronald Ely “Ronnie” Metcalfe

Ronald Ely “Ronnie” Metcalfe

May 1, 2022

Ronald Ely “Ronnie” Metcalfe, age 64 of Rockwood, passed away on Friday, April 29th, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on September 9th, 1957, in Rockwood. He is preceded in death by his mother: Edna Cates; father: Hulon Metcalfe; and brother: Jimbo Cates. He is survived by:

Wife of 47 years:      Sharon Rucker-Metcalfe

Daughter:                  Joanie Metcalfe

Son:                           ...

Shirley Joyce Swords (Hetzer)

Shirley Joyce Swords (Hetzer)

Apr 27, 2022

Mrs. Shirley Joyce Swords (Hetzer), age 84 of Rockwood, passed away on Sunday, April 24th, 2022, at her home with her family by her side. She was a beloved wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend to all she came in contact with. She was a strong woman of faith that spilled over in love to everyone she met. She was...

Robby Cleon Schafer

Robby Cleon Schafer

Apr 26, 2022

Robby Cleon Schafer went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at his home in Dayton, Tennessee.  Robby was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on June 24, 1970. He lived most of his life in Dayton, Tennessee where he attended Rhea Central Elementary and Rhea County High School’s special education departments.

 

Robby loved worshipping at church and...

Jim “Big Sow” Rogers

Jim “Big Sow” Rogers

Apr 25, 2022

 

Jim “Big Sow” Rogers, age 66 of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022. He was a retired crane operator. Jim was also an equipment operator, welder, and saw mill operator. He was preceded in death by his parents: R. L. & Sue Rogers. He is survived by:

Daughter: Chelsea Johnson (Dustin)

Son: Clay Rogers

Grandchild: Calli Johnson

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