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Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
Mr. Robert Gene Mckinney
Aug 2, 2020
Mr. Robert Gene McKinney, age 42, of Bowling Green, Kentucky passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at his home. He was a manager at Double Dogs restaurant in Bowling Green, KY. He enjoyed boating and going on cruises and just traveling anywhere he could. He liked spending time at the lake and loved helping everyone he met. He was baptized...
Monica Starr (Mcgowan) Christopher
Aug 1, 2020
Mrs. Monica Starr Christopher, age 57, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 in Hiram, Georgia from complications of COPD. She was born on April 25, 1963 in Rockwood, Tennessee. Monica married Martin Christopher October 29, 2000 and after moving to Powder Springs, Georgia, they blended their families and raised their sons Christopher and Benjamin. Monica’s love of art and...
Mrs. Helen Louise (Cozart) Roddy
Aug 1, 2020
Mrs. Helen Louise (Cozart) Roddy, age 98 of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 at her home. She was a faithful member of Williams Chapel AME Zion of Emory Gap, Tennessee and attended Speights Chapel AME Zion Church of Rockwood, Tennessee. She is preceded in death by her parents: Harrison and Lula Cozart; Husband: Amos Buster Roddy; Sons:...
David H. Thornton
Jul 31, 2020
Mr. David H. Thornton, age 60, a resident of the Westel community of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at the Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He was born May 1, 1960 in Rockwood, Tennessee. David was an Eagle Scout and very active in the Boy Scouts of America. He was a Quality Inspector at Westrock Commercial...
Mr. John Peter Huppert Jr.
Jul 30, 2020
Mr. John Peter Huppert Jr., age 82 of Rockwood, TN passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, July 30, 2020 after a long illness. He served in the Navy for 4 years. He is preceded in death by his parents: Hattie and John Huppert Sr.; and niece Laura Jean Ulip of New York. He was a devoted husband to his...
Lester David Love Ii
Jul 29, 2020
Mr. Lester David Love II, age 78 of Spring City, passed away on Sunday, July 26th, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on February 13th, 1942 in Harriman, TN. He was a member of White’s Creek Baptist Church. He was also a 7th degree Black Belt in Isshin-Ryu Karate and a former Karate...
Jacqueline “Jackie” Delores Evans Storey
Jul 27, 2020
Mrs. Jacqueline “Jackie” Delores Evans Storey, age 57 of Athens, TN passed away on July 26, 2020. She was born on November 3, 1962. She loved her children more than anything in the world and was the most compassionate Christian woman you would ever meet. The family felt the best way to remember Jackie was to use her own words,...
Mr. David Bradley Nichols
Jul 27, 2020
Mr. David Bradley Nichols, age 61, a former resident of the Eureka Community of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 in Rockwood, Tennessee. He was born October 24, 1958 in Rockwood, Tennessee. David was a dedicated member of the Eureka Baptist Church in Rockwood where he enjoyed serving as an Usher and Greeter, and passing out the church...
Mr. Gerald Lee Emily
Jul 27, 2020
Mr. Gerald Lee Emily, age 65, of Rockwood, TN passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. He was a mechanic at Tims Tire Shop and served in the Marines. He is preceded in death by his parents: Robert and Shirley Emily; and his brother Darren Emily. He is survived by:
Son: Eric Emily ...
Mr. Carl Eugene Beets
Jul 26, 2020
Mr. Carl Eugene Beets, age 80, passed away at Roane Medical Center on Sunday, July 26, 2020. He was a maintenance worker for Rockwood water for several years and ran the convenient recycling center. He is preceded in death by his parents: Johnny and Bess Beets; Half-brother: Otis Clark; and Half-sister: Phyllis. He is survived by:
Wife: Margaret Beets of...
Clyde “Buddy” Moses Jr.
Jul 25, 2020
Mr. Clyde “Buddy” Moses Jr, age 62 of Harriman, passed away on Friday, July 24th, 2020 at his home. He was born on January 30th, 1958 in Harriman, TN. He enjoyed spending time doing things outdoors. He is preceded in death by his parents: Clyde Sr. & Vergie Ruth Moses; and Brothers: “Butch” Moses and Teddy Moses. He is survived...
Maxine Diane Wunderlich
Jul 23, 2020
Maxine Diane Wunderlich, age 82 of Harriman, formerly of Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 at her home. She was born on March 4th, 1938 in Flint, MI. She was a lifetime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church before moving to Tennessee from Flint. She was a graduate of Swartz Creek High School and a member of Moose...
Dennis Carl Poland
Jul 20, 2020
Mr. Dennis Carl Poland, age 66 of Harriman, passed away on Sunday July 19th, 2020 at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman, TN. He was born on September 9th, 1953 in Roane County. He is preceded in death by his parents: Carl Edward Poland and Doris Gilliam Poland. He is survived by:
Siblings: Brenda Proctor
Janice Daniels
Carol...
William Dennis “Slick” Gillespie
Jul 20, 2020
February 27, 1954-July 18, 2020
William Dennis “Slick” Gillespie
If ever a person gave you the total freedom to be yourself, with no judgement, it was our special loved one, William Dennis Gillespie. He never met a stranger and he always gave everyone a smile and a warm greeting. He had a unique way of making sad hearts smile with...
Mr. Billy F. Mcnure
Jul 17, 2020
Mr. Billy F McNure, age 82 of Rockwood passed away in his home on July 17th, 2020. He was from Swainsboro, Ga. He was the oldest of two children. He married the love of his life at 25 and was a proud father of three children and a papaw to 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. After retiring from Alba...
Mr. Charles Edward Tidwell Jr.
Jul 16, 2020
Mr. Charles Edward Tidwell Jr., 74, of Harriman, Tennessee passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He was born in Lafollette, Tennessee. He was self employed as a salvage worker. He is preceded in death by his parents: Charles Tidwell, Sr. and William and Betty Newport; and his brother John Newport. He is survived by:
Wife: Barbara...
James E. Foust
Jul 16, 2020
James E. Foust, age 80 of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, July 16th, 2020 at his residence. He was a member of Clymersville Baptist Church in Rockwood. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Roane County Military Memorial Honor Guard. James is preceded in death by his parents,...
Mrs. Imogene Scott Findley
Jul 15, 2020
Mrs. Imogene Scott Findley, age 68 of Rockwood, passed away on Tuesday, July 14th, 2020 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. She was born on February 18th, 1952 in Rockwood, TN. She was a loving mother and sister to all. She is preceded in death by her parents: Millard and Louise Scott; Husband: Freddy Ray Findley. She...
Lela Christine Cofer Reed
Jul 14, 2020
Mrs. Lela Christine Cofer Reed, age 90 of Rockwood, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on May 6th, 1930 in Roane County. She was a member of the Clymersville Baptist Church in Rockwood. She was a longtime employee of Emery’s 5 & 10, and she retired from...
Eric Eugene Dinkins
Jul 14, 2020
Eric Eugene Dinkins, age 48 of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee. Eric was a member of Rockwood Church of Christ. He enjoyed working out and body building. He is preceded in death by his Father, Glen Dinkins, Grandparents, Bernice & Alvin Futrell.
Survivors include:
Mother: Diane Futrell of...
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