Obituaries

Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

Emma Jo Chambers

Emma Jo Chambers

Apr 6, 2021

Emma Jo Chambers age 67, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman, Tennessee. She was of the Protestant faith and worked as an Assembler and Boxer with Richards Industries. She was preceded in death by her parents; Ernest and Carrie Hall, brother; Ricky Hall.

Survivors Include:

Son:               Leroy Chambers II of Rockwood, TN

Son:               Patrick...

William Clarence Whitehead, Jr.

William Clarence Whitehead, Jr.

Apr 6, 2021

William Clarence Whitehead, Jr. age 83 passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at his home in Kingston, Tennessee.

Clarence affectionately known as “Cotton” to many. He was a member of Bazeltown Baptist Church and worked at TVA for many years, then started his own Concrete Company. Clarence was no stranger to hard work. He worked concrete as long as he...

John Wayne Mcdaniel

John Wayne Mcdaniel

Apr 5, 2021

John Wayne McDaniel, lifelong resident of Roane County, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 4th, 2021 following a long illness. Born to Arthur & Minnie Belle McDaniel on 01/02/1958, he was the last of 8 kids. He was a member of Riggs Chapel Baptist Church where he taught RA’s and GA’s for several years. John...

Barbara A. Burton

Barbara A. Burton

Apr 3, 2021

Barbara A. Burton (formerly Vinson) the oldest of Eleven (11) children, mother of One (1) and beloved grandmother of Two (2) children who were the joy of her life, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 3, 2021.  Ms. Burton resided in the Westel community for most of her adult life.  She was an adored teacher at Pine View Elementary School...

Charlotte Light Hamby

Charlotte Light Hamby

Apr 3, 2021

Charlotte Light Hamby, age 83 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 3, 2021. She was born on February 3rd, 1938 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Rockwood and also participated in their Joy Fellowship group. As a child and young woman, she studied dance and loved...

Danny Wayne Isham

Danny Wayne Isham

Apr 2, 2021

Danny Wayne Isham, born August 20, 1965, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021 in Rockwood, TN. Survived by wife Dannette Melton, sons Jesse (Candace) and Creed; stepdaughter: Gracie Melton; mother: Pat Givens; sister: Tammy (William) True; brother: Russell S. Thomas from Dayton, TN; granddaughters: Julie, Miley, Dixie, and Memphis Isham; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

 

Cremation...

Jimmy Ray Huddleston

Jimmy Ray Huddleston

Apr 2, 2021

Jimmy Ray Huddleston, age 63 of Harriman, TN passed away on Thursday, April 1st, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on January 9th, 1958 in Middlesboro, KY, Jim worked for the Rockwood Street Department for many years before retiring. He was also a member of the First Baptist Church in Rockwood. He is...

Michael “Mikey” Trammell

Michael “Mikey” Trammell

Mar 31, 2021

Mr. Michael “Mikey” Trammell, age 70, a resident of the Eureka Community of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. He was born February 1, 1951 in Rockwood, Tennessee. Mikey was a Roofer. He loved to hunt and fish and to sing. He also loved Rock and Roll Music. Mikey was generous...

Mrs. Virginia Sue Fritts

Mrs. Virginia Sue Fritts

Mar 31, 2021

Mrs. Virginia Sue Fritts, age 78, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at her home. She was born April 21, 1942 in Harriman, Tennessee. Mrs. Fritts was a member of the Emory Gap Baptist Church in Harriman, Tennessee. She had retired from Roane State Community College in Harriman and...

Melinda Gail Beason Pickard

Melinda Gail Beason Pickard

Mar 30, 2021

Melinda Gail Beason Pickard, age 41, a resident of Rockholds, Kentucky passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky. She was born January 6, 1980 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her father, Brian Beason.

 

Survivors include:

 

Daughter & Son-in-law:                  Zoey & Elisha Slatton of Rockwood, TN

 

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Chase Austin Lawson

Chase Austin Lawson

Mar 30, 2021

Chase Austin Lawson, age 27, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021. He was born October 11, 1993 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He formerly attended the Rockwood Baptist Tabernacle. Chase was a member of the Western Tribal Band of the Cherokee. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing. He was a great Dad and the “Superman of...

Emma Jean Hill

Emma Jean Hill

Mar 25, 2021

Emma Jean Hill, age 67, of Harriman, TN gained her wings and took her heavenly flight on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. She was a seamstress at the Rockwood Hosier Mill for several years. She is preceded in death by her parents: Bob and Bess Clark; and several brothers and sisters that the family knew. She is survived by:

 

Daughters:      ...

Erma Jo Tilley

Erma Jo Tilley

Mar 25, 2021

Erma Jo Tilley, age 71 of Dalton, GA, formerly of Rockwood, passed away on Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 at the Tennova North Medical Center in Powell. She was born on February 21, 1950 in Crossville, TN. She attended Rockwood High School and later worked as a waitress in several of the local restaurants. She is preceded in death by her...

Lawrence (Larry) S. Cunningham Jr.

Lawrence (Larry) S. Cunningham Jr.

Mar 25, 2021

Lawrence (Larry) S. Cunningham Jr, age 57 of Rockwood, died suddenly at his home on Wednesday, March 24th, 2021. He was born September 10th, 1963 and had lived in Rockwood most all of his life. He was a 27-year employee of the Rockwood Fire Department but due to health issues, he was forced to retire early. Larry was a kindhearted,...

Simuel Jarriett Hudgins

Simuel Jarriett Hudgins

Mar 24, 2021

Mr. Simuel Jarriett Hudgins, age 98 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021. He was born on October 4th, 1922 in Lyles, TN. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, always focused on family, and was loved by many close friends. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Mr. Hudgins retired from Y-12 after 37...

Quinell E. Griffin

Quinell E. Griffin

Mar 22, 2021

Quinell Eunetta Griffin (Simcox), age 88 born September 17, 1932, passed away in Her home on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Quinell led a very full life full of adventure and great happiness, but her best memories were made at home surrounded by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband; James Kirby, husband; Frank Griffin, parents;...

Connie Lou Dowker

Connie Lou Dowker

Mar 19, 2021

Mrs. Connie Lou Dowker, age 66, of Kingston, TN passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 in Knoxville, TN. She was born in Kingsport, TN and later on became a secretary at X10. She was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed being on the go all the time and would take trips with the family and stop by...

Ms. Sandra Kay Carter

Ms. Sandra Kay Carter

Mar 19, 2021

Ms. Sandra Kay Carter, age 53, a resident of Lenoir City, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2021 at the Parkwest Hospital, Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born June 8, 1967 in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She took pride in being a grandma. Her grandchildren were her world. She loved watching CMT and Western Movies. She was preceded in death by her father,...

Eva Hallene Goss Mcnelley

Eva Hallene Goss Mcnelley

Mar 17, 2021

Mrs. Eva Hallene Goss McNelley, age 68, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at her home. She was born August 27, 1952 in Rockwood, Tennessee. Hallene was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, and Friend. She was always up to something doing the things she loved, whether it be working in her flowers or...

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