Obituaries

Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

Jackie Lee “Hammer” Teague

Jackie Lee “Hammer” Teague

Apr 5, 2022

Mr. Jackie Lee “Hammer” Teague, age 52 of Harriman, passed away on Monday, April 4th, 2022. He was born on May 4th, 1969, in Harriman. He was a member of the Walnut Hill Baptist Church. He loved cars and rock crawlers. He worked as a mechanic with M&W Motors. He is preceded in death by his parents: Charles Edward Teague...

Madeline Miles Warren

Madeline Miles Warren

Apr 5, 2022

 

Mrs. Madeline Miles Warren, age 87, of McDonald, Tennessee, formerly of Rockwood, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in Laurelbrook Nursing Home in Dayton, Tennessee on April 3, 2022 with her family by her side. Madeline loved life and enjoyed traveling, writing children’s stories, being a greeter at her church, giving the children’s church sermon, decorating her home, being “Queen” of...

Julie Russell Owings

Julie Russell Owings

Apr 4, 2022

Julie Russell Owings, age 51, a resident of Kingston, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at her home. She was born October 11, 1970, in Rockwood, Tennessee. She was a 1988 graduate of Roane County High School in Kingston, Tennessee. Julie was a caregiver for several individuals in their homes for several years and was also employed at the...

Lucille Elaine Crudup “Birdie”

Lucille Elaine Crudup “Birdie”

Apr 2, 2022

On March 31, 2022, our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Mrs. Lucille Elaine Crudup “Birdie”, age 80, passed away at her home surrounded by family.

Lucille was born to Theophlus and Charlene Dyer on February 16, 1942.  She grew up in Rockwood, Tennessee and attended Campbell High School.  After school, she married Eudean Crudup, Sr. who preceded her in death...

Mrs. Eva Ann Deathridge Carney

Mrs. Eva Ann Deathridge Carney

Mar 31, 2022

Mrs. Eva Ann Deathridge Carney, age 82, of Rockwood, Tennessee transitioned to her Heavenly Home on Monday, March 28, 2022. She was born November 2, 1939, to the union of John Artimus and Nellie (Stone) Deathridge. She grew up in Roane County, Tennessee and moved to Rockwood when she married Robert Eugene “Gene” Carney in 1962. Eva committed her life...

Rosella Haun

Rosella Haun

Mar 31, 2022

Rosella Haun, age 87 of Rockwood, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. She was born on August 11, 1934, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister. She was a very proud mother of her 3 veteran sons and her daughter. She retired from the Chicago...

Amanda “Amy” Jones Gray

Amanda “Amy” Jones Gray

Mar 30, 2022

Amanda “Amy” Jones Gray, age 39 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman, after a long fight with Covid-19. She was born on May 18th, 1982, in Oak Ridge, TN. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and daughter. She was a tireless advocate for children...

Carl Ruben Gardner

Carl Ruben Gardner

Mar 28, 2022

Carl Ruben Gardner, age 94 of Rockwood, passed away on Saturday, March 26th, 2022, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He was born on January 12th, 1928, in Rockwood. He was the former owner and President at Rockwood Iron and Metal, and he was also a former Chief Deputy at the Roane County Sherriff’s Office under Sherriff Herbert Stanley....

Raymond “Junior” Roddy

Raymond “Junior” Roddy

Mar 24, 2022

Mr. Raymond “Junior” Roddy, age 76, a lifelong resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed peacefully from this life into the next to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee with his family by his side. Raymond passed away from injuries sustained in a tractor accident while working with his...

James William Bunch

James William Bunch

Mar 23, 2022

 

Mr. James William Bunch, age 47 of Kingston, TN passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Roane Medical Center. He was born November 20, 1974 in Rockwood, TN to James Basford and Angie “Rolinda” Bunch. He was a sailor in the United States Navy. His personality and sense of humor would light up the room. His jokes always kept...

Mrs. Betty Kelley Poland

Mrs. Betty Kelley Poland

Mar 22, 2022

Mrs. Betty Kelley Poland, age 88, a resident of the Daysville Community of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Monday, March 21, 2022, at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born May 11, 1933, in the Waldensia Community of Cumberland County, Tennessee. Mrs. Poland was a member of the North Rockwood Baptist Church and was retired from Kayser-Roth Hosiery...

Richard Stricklan

Richard Stricklan

Mar 22, 2022

 

Richard Stricklan, 78 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 20th, 2022, at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. He was born on December 15th, 1943, in Rockwood. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Richard was a member of the Rockwood Baptist Tabernacle, where he loved attending church and worshiping. He loved...

Jason Edward Detrick

Jason Edward Detrick

Mar 21, 2022

Jason Edward Detrick, age 41, left this world suddenly yet willingly on March 18th, 2022, to go home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Those who knew Jason, even just a little, lost a shinning light in their lives. Jason had the privilege of having the love and guidance of 2 great churches. He was presently a...

Terry A. Reese

Terry A. Reese

Mar 21, 2022

Mr. Terry A. Reese, age 65, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. He was born March 13, 1957, in Rockwood. Terry attended the Rockwood Baptist Tabernacle. He was preceded in death by his parents, Shirley & Cora Reese; son, Terry “Joey” Reese; and brother, Dale Reese.

 

Survivors...

Donna Lynn Carol

Donna Lynn Carol

Mar 16, 2022

Donna Lynn Carrol, age 47 of Rockwood, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 1st, 2022. Donna obtained an associate degree in Business from Roane State Community College. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Rockwood. Donna enjoyed knitting, photography, and making people laugh by telling them jokes. She worked at the Michael Dunn...

Jeremy Dakota Dodson

Jeremy Dakota Dodson

Mar 15, 2022

Jeremy Dakota Dodson, age 26, a resident of Ten Mile, Tennessee passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Jeremy was a member of the Rockwood Baptist Tabernacle. He loved sports, but especially basketball. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dani Kay Dodson; grandfather, Clark Dodson; and great grandmother, Reba McCullough.

 

Survivors include:

 

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David “Dave” Kable “C.B. Man”

David “Dave” Kable “C.B. Man”

Mar 15, 2022

Mr. David “Dave” Kable, “C.B. Man”, age 66, a resident of the Westel Community of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born December 16, 1955, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He and his family later moved to the United States, and he waited with extreme anticipation until he...

William Gus Nicholson

William Gus Nicholson

Mar 14, 2022

 

William Gus Nicholson was born on March 24th, 1954, to Isaac and Trella Nicholson. He passed away peacefully with caregivers by his side on Sunday, March 13th, 2022. William lived at a group home at the Michael Dunn Center. He was an avid Kiss fan and loved going out to eat with friends. He had a witty sense of...

Benton Harry Smith

Benton Harry Smith

Mar 12, 2022

Mr. Benton Harry Smith, age 73, a resident of the Pine Orchard Community of Oakdale, Tennessee was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at his home. Benton was born May 24, 1948, in Oakdale (Pine Orchard), Tennessee to Harry and Lois (Byrd) Smith. He was a member of the Boswell Chapel Baptist Church in...

Marilyn Ruth Vance

Marilyn Ruth Vance

Mar 11, 2022

On March 8, 2022, a beautiful spirit left us to cry for her and to celebrate her journey through her life.   Marilyn Ruth Vance was a lifelong resident of Rockwood and she truly loved living in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains and the unique culture that comes from there.    Marilyn lived a fully human life, always working to...