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Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Mrs. Gail Golliher
Sep 24, 2020
Mrs. Gail Golliher, age 77 of Athens, Tennessee formerly of Rockwood, passed away on Thursday, September 24th, 2020 at her residence. Gail was of the Baptist Faith. She loved to clog, scrapbook, and play the piano. She was born September 3rd, 1943. She retired from Martin Marietta as an Administrative Assistant.
Survivors include:
Husband of 58 years: Onnis “Red” Golliher...
Mrs. Della Maude Pugh
Sep 20, 2020
Della and William Pugh, Jr. Mrs. Della Maude Pugh, age 83, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at her residence. She was born June 24, 1937 in Crab Orchard, Tennessee. Mrs. Pugh was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lige Cox and Mattie A. Lemons Cox; husband, William Pugh,...
Mrs. Ruth Ann Johnson Cook
Sep 20, 2020
Mrs. Ruth Ann Johnson Cook, age 76, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at her residence. She was born April 13, 1944 in Easley, South Carolina. Mrs. Cook was a retired Microfilmer with the Tennessee Valley Authority. She loved fabric and enjoyed cross stitching, crocheting, and especially quilting. Ruth loved children and was happiest when...
Albert Jones
Sep 17, 2020
Albert Jones, age 52 of Rockwood, passed away on Wednesday, September 16th, 2020 in Rockwood, TN. He was born on March 15th, 1968 in Vero Beach, FL. He is preceded in death by his parents: Elbert Jones Sr & Estell Jones; and his twin brother: Elbert Jones Jr.
He leaves behind the love of his life, his children: Albert Jones,...
Carla Sue Howard Perkins
Sep 15, 2020
Carla Sue Howard Perkins, 73, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 13, 2020, following a brief illness at Park West Hospital. She was born in Rockwood, Tennessee on January 1, 1947. As the only child of Edna Jo Johnson Howard, she was loved and nurtured by the First Baptist Church, many life-long friends, and the...
Joseph Keith Eskridge Sr.
Sep 10, 2020
Joseph Keith Eskridge Sr. was born on March 16, 1957, in Harriman, TN. He was the last of six children born to the late J.C. and Lillian Eskridge and raised by John and Alma Eskridge. He was called to rest on Sunday, September 6, 2020.
Joe was a leader and a mentor to all in Roane County. Many remember him...
Tony Ray Jones
Sep 9, 2020
Mr. Tony Ray Jones, age 64 of Harriman, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman, TN. He was born on March 23rd, 1956 in Roane County. He worked for a number of years for Roane State Community College. Everyone loved him. He is preceded in death by his parents: John William Walter Jones...
Elsie Jo Ferguson Boles
Sep 9, 2020
Mrs. Elsie Jo Ferguson Boles, age 83, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 at her residence. She was born October 27, 1936 in Rockwood, Tennessee. She was a member of the North Rockwood Baptist Church and was a former longtime member of the Mountain View Church of Christ, both of Rockwood. She was a retired...
Joseph (Joe) Keith Eskridge Sr.
Sep 8, 2020
The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 13th from 10:00 am till 2:00 pm at the Harriman High School Gymnasium located at 920 N Roane St. Harriman, TN 37748. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm. Graveside and interment services will follow in the Roane Memorial Gardens in Rockwood, TN. A full obituary will be posted once finalized.
Linda Sue Rector
Sep 8, 2020
Linda Sue Rector, age 72 of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, TN. Linda was of the Baptist Faith and a member of the B & PW Club since 1976. She was also the first Vice President and served four 2 year terms as the local organization President of the Rockwood...
Teresa Rose Floyd (Terri)
Sep 8, 2020
Teresa Rose Floyd (Terri) of Harriman, TN went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 4th, 2020 after a lengthy battle with Cancer. She enjoyed life to its fullest and left this land bound life for a peaceful life with the Lord. She is now in the arms of her mother and father and mother in law and the...
Sheriff David B. Haggard
Sep 5, 2020
Sheriff David B. Haggard, age 73, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020 peacefully at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a man of integrity and faith who was a member of the Harriman Church of God where he served as head of security. David began his lifelong law enforcement career in...
Mr. Josh Griffin
Sep 5, 2020
Mr. Josh Griffin, age 87, a resident of Ten Mile, Tennessee passed away Friday, September 4, 2020 at his residence. He was born January 15, 1933 in Rockwood, Tennessee. Mr. Griffin had 27 years of loyal service to the U.S. Department of Energy. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, and was a hardworking man his entire life....
Mrs. Towana Darlene Green Smith
Sep 2, 2020
Mrs. Towana Darlene Green Smith, age 54, passed away on September 2, 2020 at her home in Rockwood, TN. She was a seamstress at Berkline. She is preceded in death by her parents: William and Essie Green; and her husband: Jimmy Henry. She is survived by:
Daughters: Tiffany Deskins ( Michael) of Columbus, OH
Amber Lawson of Rockwood, TN
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Elizabeth Carol Hughes Adkins
Sep 2, 2020
Elizabeth Carol Hughes Adkins, age 76 of Rockwood, passed away on Saturday, August 29th, 2020 at the Victorian Square in Rockwood. She was born on December 19th, 1943 in Westel, TN. She was an educated world traveler, graduating from Wright State University in 1992 with a degree in Communications. She held the longtime position as secretary for the Dean of...
Bobby Joe Suttles
Sep 1, 2020
Mr. Bobby Joe Suttles, age 74, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Monday, August 31, 2020 at his residence. He was born April 19, 1946 in Dayton, Tennessee. Mr. Suttles was a roofer and owned and operated his own roofing business. He was a member of the Eagle Furnace Baptist Church in Rockwood and was also a member of...
Roy Edward Chandler
Sep 1, 2020
Mr. Roy Edward Chandler, age 43 of Georgia, passed away on Monday, June 29th, 2020. He was born on September 8th, 1976 in Joliet, Illinois. He had a distinguished laugh and always wore a smile, which could always make anyone smile right back. He was a good soul and a free spirit. He loved music and loved to sing and...
Jerri Lynn Fritz
Sep 1, 2020
Mrs. Jerri Lynn Fritz, age 65, a resident of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020 at her residence. She was born November 7, 1954 in Rockwood, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Price Cates and Lillian Page Ward Cates; brothers, Gary Don Cates and John William Cates; and sister, Mary Alice Cates.
Survivors include:
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Anna Lou Collins Morris
Aug 31, 2020
Anna Lou Collins Morris, age 81 of Rockwood, passed away on August 29th, 2020 at the Victorian Square Assisted Living in Rockwood. She was born on January 26th, 1939. She was a member of Whites Creek Baptist Church and a former owner and operator of College Market. She is preceded in death by her parents: Orval & Lucille East Collins;...
Mrs. Essie Mae Bartlett Green
Aug 31, 2020
Mrs. Essie Mae Bartlett Green, age 76, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020 at her home. She was a certified Dietary manager for Rockwood Healthcare. She is preceded in death by her parents: Haskell and Flirtie Ethel Bartlett; her husband: William Howard Taft Green; Daughter: Towana Smith; and grandchildren: Timothy Hickey and Shawna Cofer. She is survived by:
Daughter: Barbara...
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