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Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Mary Lou Kindred
Nov 9, 2024
Mrs. Mary Lou Kindred age 81, of Westel, Tennessee passe away on November 9th, 2024, at Cumberland Medical Center. Mary was a member of Westel Baptist Church and sang in the choir. She was very proud of being the first women in Cumberland County to bowl a 300. Mary spent many years working at Mac’s Grocery in Crab Orchard. She...
Jeanene Byram
Nov 9, 2024
Ms. Jeanene Byram, age 80, a resident of Kingston, Tennessee and formerly of Redwood Falls, Minnesota and Big Bear Lake, California passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, at her home. She was born April 19, 1944, in Redwood Falls, Minnesota and especially during her early years, enjoyed spending time at her grandparents’ farm there. She was a member of the...
Lynn Miller Cobb
Nov 9, 2024
Lynn Miller Cobb, known affectionately as Buford and papaw, passed away on November 9, 2024, at the age of 90. He was born on February 1, 1934, in Caryville, TN, and spent most of his long life in Rockwood, TN.
Lynn dedicated his life to his family, which he considered his proudest accomplishment. He is survived by his beloved wife of...
Lola Mae Kerley
Nov 9, 2024
Mrs. Lola Mae Kerley, age 94, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. She was born July 11, 1930, in Harriman, Tennessee. She graduated High School from South Harriman High School in 1949 and was a member of the Trenton Street Baptist Church in Harriman. She was preceded in...
Katherine Sexton Samson
Nov 8, 2024
Mrs. Katherine Sexton Samson, age 72, went home to be with the Lord on November 8, 2024. Katherine was a devoted wife to Dave Samson for 54 years. She was deeply committed to her family, cherishing every moment spent with her loved ones. Katherine had a gift for hospitality, always welcoming friends and family into her home with warmth and...
Larry Jay Turpin
Nov 8, 2024
Mr. Larry J. Turpin, age 60 of Lenoir City, formerly of Rockwood, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born on April 1st, 1964. Larry always had a cheerful demeanor and lifted the spirits of everyone around him. He was dearly loved by his family. He is preceded in death by...
Lois Elizabeth Wright
Nov 7, 2024
Mrs. Lois Elizabeth Shadden Wright, age 80 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 7, 2024. She was born on August 5, 1944. Lois loved her family, as they were the most important part of her life. She cherished the time she had with her kids and her beloved grandchildren. She retired after 45+ years...
Calvin Michael Shadrick
Nov 6, 2024
Mr. Calvin Michael Shadrick, age 60 of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. He was a retired Sgt. with the Tennessee Army National Guard in Rockwood, TN. He is preceded in death by his mother: Willie Mae Shadrick; grandson: Memphis Shadrick. He is survived by:
Wife of 37 years: Sandra...
Dorothy Christine Cosby Griffin
Nov 6, 2024
Dorothy Christine Cosby Griffin, born on May 18, 1927, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 97 years old. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, and sister. She enjoyed being in her garden, canning, sewing, and cooking for her family, especially during the holidays. She is preceded in death by her husband: James Griffin;...
Gail "Gan-Gan" Taylor
Nov 5, 2024
Lila Gail "Gan-Gan" Taylor of Oak Ridge, passed away suddenly on November 5, 2024, at the age of 72. She was a nurse for many years at several hospitals and doctors offices. She was a graduate of Rockwood High School (class of 1970), and the Crossville Technological School where she received her nursing certification. After she retired, Gail thoroughly enjoyed...
Dorothy "Dottie" Burke Bundrick (Newman)
Nov 3, 2024
Dorothy (Dottie) Burke was born and raised in Weymouth, MA. She passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 3 at home in Rockwood, TN. She graduated from South Weymouth High School and held a number of administrative and secretarial jobs there before marrying John McMaster and becoming a housewife and mother of her three children. She later returned to the workforce...
Edith Holloway Collett
Nov 3, 2024
Edith Holloway Collett, age 98, passed away on November 3, 2024 in Birmingham, AL. She was a native of Rockwood, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Collett, sisters Altha Trammell, Zora "Zee" Hamilton and brothers Hoyt Holloway and Glen Holloway, all of Rockwood, TN. Mrs. Collett is survived by her daughter, Carol Collett Howell, her son...
Joseph Hackney
Nov 1, 2024
Mr. Joseph Hackney, age 70, of Deer Lodge, TN passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024 at his home. He was born on February 1, 1954 in Bethesda, Maryland. He grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee with parents Richard Ronald Hackney and Lucy Carolyn Chesney Hackney. He was in the fire department service for 27 years and became an assistant chief...
Jana Sue Freeman
Oct 31, 2024
Jana Sue Banks Freeman, age 67 of Southaven, Mississippi, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 31, 2024. She was born on October 25, 1957. She worked for over 27 years at the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in Memphis. She was a member of Desoto Hills Baptist Church in Southaven, Mississippi. She is preceded in death...
Ronald Lee Burgess
Oct 31, 2024
Ronald Lee Burgess (Ron), age 65, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Born on August 24, 1959, Ron was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. He was a member of North Rockwood Baptist Church and a 1977 graduate of Harriman High School. Ron spent much of his working years in the...
Jessie Fields
Oct 28, 2024
Mr. Jessie Fields, age 74 of Rockwood, passed away on October 28, 2024. He was born on November 24, 1949, in Hamilton, Ohio. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Middletown, Ohio. He worked most of his life as a concrete laborer before retirement. He enjoyed bowling, baseball, fishing, and airplanes. He was a loving husband, father,...
Earl C. Davidson
Oct 26, 2024
Earl C. Davidson, age 90, of Rockwood, TN, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, October 26, 2024. He was born in the Cardiff Community of Rockwood on June 6, 1934.
Earl loved God, his family, and his church family very much. He was a member of the Glen Alice Christian Church. His motto was Work Hard, Play Hard. He loved...
Wayne Nelson
Oct 24, 2024
Mr. Wayne "Gag" Nelson, age 87 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman surrounded by family. He was born on January 21, 1937. He is preceded in death by his wife: Betty Nelson; parents: Clarence Nelson & Nelle Lee Treadway Nelson; siblings: Clarence Howard "Bugs" Nelson...
Ralph "Butch" Billings
Oct 22, 2024
Mr. Ralph "Butch" Billings, age 86 of Rockwood, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He was born on April 20, 1938, in Virginia. Ralph was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was of the Baptist faith and attended First Baptist Church in Rockwood. Ralph retired after many years of service with the state...
Kenneth Anderson Coleman
Oct 21, 2024
Kenneth “Bones” Anderson Coleman, age 69, of Rockwood, TN passed away on October 21, 2024. He worked at Oak Grove Cemetery for many years as a grave digger. Kenneth lived up to his nickname “Bones” for always being tall and skinny. He enjoyed spending time fishing and was a good friend to all.
He is preceded by his father, Arnald Coleman;...
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