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Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Matthew Jeremy Johnson
May 17, 2021
Matthew Jeremy Johnson, age 32, a resident of the New Hope Community of Rockwood, Tennessee passed way suddenly Friday, May 14, 2021 at home. He was born July 13, 1988 in Roane County, Tennessee. Matt was a special individual, a gentle giant with a heart of gold, the kind of heart that we all need. He loved his...
Shiroma Kay Peters
May 12, 2021
Shiroma Kay Peters McNeal, age 63 of Rockwood, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at her home. She was born on May 5th, 1958 in Harriman, TN. She always enjoyed reading and watching birds and loved being a grandmother to her amazing grandkids. She loved like no other and loved her husband dearly. She is preceded in death by...
Walter “Butch” Boles
May 11, 2021
Mr. Walter “Butch” McMillan Boles, age 75 of Rockwood, TN passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Tennova in Turkey Creek with his loving family by his side. He was born September 22, 1945 in Spring City, TN to James Boles and Mary Davis. Butch joined the service and was in the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam. Later in life...
Billie Sue Riggs
May 5, 2021
Mrs. Billie Sue Riggs, age 62 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She was born on September 15th, 1958 in Rhode Island. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a lifetime member of the North Rockwood Baptist Church and drove a...
Mrs. Shelia Humbert
May 3, 2021
On Sunday May 2, 2021, Shelia Moore Humbert passed away in her home after a battle with cancer at the age of 79. She was born on April 16, 1942 in Orlando, FL to Luther Leon Moore and Sarah Ingham.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 40 years, Max J. Humbert, her sisters Sarah Cole, Gracia Smith and...
Phyllis Gutowski
May 3, 2021
Phyllis Gene Gutowski, age 83 of Carthage, formerly of Rockwood, passed away on Saturday, May 1st, 2021 at the Riverview Medical Center in Carthage, TN. She was born on April 28th, 1938 in Lexington, KY. She worked various jobs throughout her life but enjoyed her time as a homemaker. She took great pride in serving on the Roane County Election...
Kimberly Ann Mcclendon Jones
May 2, 2021
Mrs. Kimberly Ann McClendon Jones, age 61, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. She was born January 25, 1960 in Rockwood, Tennessee. While Kim was still young, she and her family relocated to Maryville, Tennessee for several years before coming back to Rockwood, and she graduated from Maryville...
Joe Runkles
Apr 29, 2021
Joe Runkles, age 81 of Harriman, passed away on Wednesday, April 28th, 2021 at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He was born on April 3rd, 1940 in Baltimore, MD. Joe was an avid coin, lighthouse, and ship collector and was very proud of his collections. He worked as a truck driver his whole life, last working for Total...
Betty Sue Hill
Apr 28, 2021
Mrs. Betty Sue Hill, age 81 of Kingston, passed away on Tuesday, April 27th, 2021 at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman, TN. She was born on February 12th, 1940 in Delheart, TX. She was an avid baker and enjoyed decorating cakes. The thing she loved most was being “Granny”. She is preceded in death by her husband: James G....
Joyce Renee Toomey
Apr 28, 2021
Joyce Renee Toomey, age 52, of Dayton, Tennessee passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 at UT Medical Center. She was born in Painesville, Ohio and became an Adult Education Teacher in the Spring City school system to assist adults with acquiring their GED. She was a member of Morgan Springs Baptist Church in Dayton, Tennessee. She is preceded in...
Rita Mathis
Apr 26, 2021
Rita Mathis, age 65, of Rockwood, TN passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021 in Rockwood, TN. She was born in Sweetwater, Texas and enjoyed her life to the fullest as a homemaker, taking care of her loved ones. She was a puzzle enthusiast between her time crocheting and spoiling her sisters, niece, great and great-great nieces and nephews. She was...
Jillian Kaleena “Kallie” Welch Steele
Apr 20, 2021
Jillian Kaleena “Kallie” Welch Steele, age 32, a resident Mechanicsville, Maryland, formerly of Mossy Grove, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at her residence, losing her battle with cancer. She was born February 24, 1989 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Jillian was a former member of the Wartburg Church of Christ and was a 2007 graduate of Wartburg...
Quamary Sawyer
Apr 20, 2021
QuaMary Kash Sawyer, age 3 months infant son of Laquinn Sawyer and Selena Pontifes of Rockwood, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021. He was born December 21, 2021 at Knoxville, TN. He was a very happy and smiling baby and very friendly to everyone he met. He was preceded in death by his Grandfather Robert Carney and Great-Grandfather John...
Jason “Jay” Kyle
Apr 19, 2021
Jason “Jay” Brian Kyle, age 49 of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at Parkwest Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee. He was a former employee of the City of Knoxville and a member of Brown New Hope Church, Blaine, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Mildred Kyle and his sister, Cristine Kyle.
Survivors Include:
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Sonya Faye Edwards Golliher
Apr 18, 2021
Sonya Faye Edwards Golliher, age 55 of Rockwood, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Methodist Medical Center at Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She was born January 27, 1966 in Detroit, Michigan. Sonya was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, Crossville, Tennessee. She loved her family and their get-togethers. She was preceded in death by her parents, James (Andy) and...
Sharon Marie Miller
Apr 17, 2021
Mrs. Sharon Marie Miller, age 51, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. She was born February 4, 1970 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Sharon was a Registered Nurse serving at several area nursing homes and loved life.
Survivors include:
Husband: George Miller of Rockwood, TN
Children & Spouses: ...
Mrs. Beulah Ann Honeycutt Butler
Apr 15, 2021
Mrs. Beulah Ann Honeycutt Butler, age 100, a resident of the New Hope Community of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee just shy of her 101st birthday. She was born May 27, 1920 in McLeans, Tennessee in Roane County, Tennessee which was just across the creek from the Westel...
Mary Ellen Maldonado
Apr 14, 2021
Mrs. Mary Ellen Maldonado, age 66, of Rockwood, TN passed away at her home Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. She was born in San Antonio, TX and grew up to handle a tough job in collections. She was great at her job and was able to handle the most stubborn accounts. She loved her family...
Richard Dennis Long
Apr 12, 2021
Mr. Richard Dennis Long, age 74 of Mableton, GA, passed away on Sunday, April 11th, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on February 7th, 1947 in Rockwood, TN. He loved cars, especially his El Camino. He is preceded in death by his parents: Bart & Lillian Long: Brothers: George Long, James Long, Franklin...
Mr. James Stephen “Jim” Barr
Apr 11, 2021
Mr. James Stephen “Jim” Barr, age 73, a resident of the Daysville community of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 in the Cumberland Medical Center, Crossville, Tennessee. He was born October 4, 1947. He was a member of the Daysville Baptist Church in Rockwood and was a retired Mechanic. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary...
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