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Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Betty Ann Pace
Jul 25, 2024
Betty Ann Pace, Pontiac and formerly of Anchor and Rockwood, TN died at 7:35 pm Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Tjardes Health Center at Evenglow Lodge, Pontiac, IL.
Cremation rites have been accorded by Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax. The family suggests memorials be given to the charity of their choice.
Ms. Pace was born August 28, 1935 in Rockwood, TN the daughter...
Harry B McCullough Jr
Jul 25, 2024
Mr. Harry Burton McCullough Jr, age 79 of Knoxville, formerly of Harriman, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024. He was born on February 28, 1945. Harry was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was a diehard UT Vol fan in every sense of the word. Harry was also a graduate of Roane State Community College. He is preceded in death...
Louise Anderson Warmley
Jul 24, 2024
On Wednesday evening, July 24, 2024, God called his faithful servant, Louise Anderson Warmley, home to glory. Having reached a blessed age of 104 years old, Louise passed peacefully from her earthly home and moved through Heaven’s gate, greeted by God, her heavenly Father, and Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior, and a whole host of witnesses comprised of family...
Marjorie Ann "Margie" Roddy Collins
Jul 22, 2024
Marjorie Ann “Margie” Roddy Collins of the Eureka Community in Rockwood, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024. Margie was a long time and faithful member of the Rockwood Church of Christ.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Omer Collins, who passed away on September 8th, 2019. Margie and Omer met while they were both working at...
Jeffery David Waldo
Jul 21, 2024
Jeffery David Waldo, age 24 of Rockwood, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024. He was born on November 17, 1999. He loved his family and his children were his life. He enjoyed being outside, especially riding, fishing and being on the lake anytime he could be. He is preceded in death by his mother: Tammy Earline Jenkins; grandparents: Tom...
Laura Lyn Holmes
Jul 19, 2024
Laura Lyn Holmes, born on July 29, 1968, in Warwick, Rhode Island passed away on July 19, 2024 in Harriman, Tennessee. She left behind a legacy of love and compassion that will forever be cherished by those who had the privilege of knowing her.
In her professional life, Laura dedicated herself to service at Oak Ridge for the Department of Energy...
Kathy Griffin
Jul 19, 2024
Mrs. Kathy M. Griffin, age 64 of Rockwood, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024. She was born on August 18, 1959, in Rockwood. Kathy worked for Alba Health in Rockwood for 33+ years before she went to work with the Rockwood Police Department for 10+ years as the records clerk. She enjoyed reading, cross-stitching, and she could out-fish her...
Vanesia Lynn (Jones) Letner
Jul 16, 2024
Mrs. Vanesia Lynn (Jones) Letner, age 59, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born August 19, 1964, in Harriman, Tennessee. She was a longtime Cook at Tri-City Restaurant in Midtown (Harriman). She had a beautiful voice, was well known for her singing, and...
Marilyn Frances Frederick
Jul 15, 2024
Mrs. Marilyn Frances Hall Frederick, age 77 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 15, 2024, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on January 6, 1947, in Rockwood. She was a huge Elvis fan, and loved listening to his music. She also loved Dirty Dancing, as it was her...
Sandra Kay (Hinds) Reed
Jul 13, 2024
Sandra Kay (Hinds) Reed age 76 of Spring City, Tennessee died on Saturday July 13 surrounded by her friends and family. Candles were lit at her passing not to pray for a miracle but to warn them she was coming. She was a ferruginous haired firecracker with a vocabulary that would leave the saltiest seafarer unsettled. Wife to one saintly...
Sonya Yvett Hutson
Jul 12, 2024
Ms. Sonya Yvett Hutson, of Kingston, TN entered into rest July 12, 2024. She was born August 2, 1970, in Harriman, TN. Sonya graduated cosmetology school from TCAT in Harriman. She attended New Midway Baptist Church, and she enjoyed traveling to the beach and shopping. Sonya also enjoyed spending time with her daughter, sons, and grandkids, but most of all...
Sheena Nichole Mayton
Jul 9, 2024
Mrs. Sheena Nichole Mayton, age 32, of Rockwood, TN, entered into rest July 9, 2024. She was born March 28, 1992. Sheena loved most of all being an aunt and spending time with her nieces. She was a genuinely great person. She is preceded in death by; Father: Danny Wayne Mayton; Grandparents: Jim and Susan Tilley; and Uncle: Jimmy Tilley.
Survivors...
Brenda Lawson Dowker Peppers
Jul 8, 2024
Ms. Brenda Lawson Dowker Peppers was born Brenda Lawson on May 17, 1950, to Clyde and Marie Lawson in Rockwood, Tennessee. She is the third of four girls. She loves her children with all her heart. She moved to Georgia with her family and lived there for many years before moving back to Tennessee in 2018.In 1993 she started to...
Howard Eugene Watson
Jul 7, 2024
Mr. Howard Eugene Watson, age 87, of Denver, CO passed away on July 7, 2024. He was born in Rockwood, TN on January 3, 1937. Howard graduated from Rockwood High School. He then attended the University of Tennessee graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. Howard went to work for the Bureau of Reclamation first moving to Wyoming...
Barbara Fay Rucker
Jul 7, 2024
Mrs. Barbara Fay Pelfrey Rucker, age 90 of Rockwood, passed away on Sunday, July 7th, 2024, in Spring City. She was born on February 24, 1934, in Rockwood. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. She worked for several years as a sewing machine operator and loved it, but most of all, she loved her family and spending time...
Howard "Owen" Gibson
Jul 6, 2024
Howard "Owen" Gibson, 88, passed away at 1:22 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. Owen was born on October 8, 1935, in Rockwood, Tennessee, to Earl and Faye (East) Gibson, both of whom preceded him in death.
Owen's early education began in Lima, Ohio, where his family moved when he was in first...
Mary Lou Mahaffey
Jul 6, 2024
Mrs. Mary Lou French Mahaffey, age 88, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024 in Oak Ridge, TN. She was born on May 21, 1936 to Hugh Glynn French, Sr. and Jessie Alma Walker French in Lee County, Virginia. She was an amazing artist all around. She enjoyed many different aspects of life from being a master puppeteer to raising...
Matthew Scott Albertson
Jul 4, 2024
Mr. Matthew Scott Albertson, of Rockwood, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord, July 4, 2024. Scott was a member of the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Rockwood, TN where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. He was employed with Oakridge Utility District in Installations. Scott also was a former long-time employee at REU...
Marcus Terrell Johnson (Wright)
Jul 3, 2024
Mr. Marcus Terrell Johnson (Wright) was born in Harriman, Tennessee, at Harriman Hospital on August 15, 1980, to William Lee Wright and Dora Sue Johnson. He attended Harriman High School. Marcus had a very talented side to him. Not only could he draw incredible artwork, but he had a gift for music, and music was his passion, and he was...
Rev. Wayne Edward Burnette
Jun 26, 2024
Rev. Wayne Edward Burnette, age 82, a resident of Harriman, Tennessee, formerly of Rockwood, Tennessee went home to be with his Savior that he preached about for so many years, on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. He was born January 6, 1942, in Paint Rock, Tennessee. He Pastored several area churches for many years, and also formerly managed Harrell’s IGA store...
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