Obituaries

Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

Eli Carter

Eli Carter

Jul 9, 2020

Eli Carter, age 14, a resident of Roane County, Tennessee passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 in Adairsville, Georgia. He was born March 22, 2006 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Eli was a member of the Pine Ridge Baptist Church in Harriman, Tennessee. He had just completed Harriman Middle School where he played trumpet in the Middle School Band and was a...

Garland Eugene “Gene” Crabtree

Garland Eugene “Gene” Crabtree

Jul 7, 2020

Garland Eugene “Gene” Crabtree, age 78 of Rockwood, passed away in his home with his family by his side. He was the oldest of four brothers. He Married the love of his life at 22. In his younger years, he enjoyed fishing and working on boat motors. He was very soft spoken and often known for his kindness. For 20...

Kathy Ann Osborne

Kathy Ann Osborne

Jul 5, 2020

Mrs. Kathy Ann Osborne, age 56 of Harriman, TN, passed away on Friday, July 3rd, 2020. She was born on March 13th, 1964 in Harriman, TN. She loved sweet tea with extra ice. She is preceded in death by her parents: James Hicks & Thelma Hedgecoth; Brother: Jimmy Ivey; Sisters: Amanda Christopher and Drew McGill; Nephew: Brent Kinzer. She is...

Mr. Frank W. “Pete” Griffin

Mr. Frank W. “Pete” Griffin

Jul 5, 2020

“For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him” 1 Thessalonians 4:14 Mr. Frank W. “Pete” Griffin, age 88, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 at the Signature Healthcare Center, Rockwood, Tennessee. He was born October 29, 1931 in Harriman, Tennessee....

Michelle Marie “Shelly” Lewis

Michelle Marie “Shelly” Lewis

Jul 2, 2020

Mrs. Michelle Marie “Shelly” Lewis, age 49 of Rockwood, TN passed away on Sunday, June 28th, 2020 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on July 10th, 1970 in Alexandria, Indiana. She was a member of the Soul Filling Station Revival Center in Rockwood, TN and at New Vision Word of Faith Church. She loved...

Mr. Terrell T. “Red” Spradling, Jr.

Mr. Terrell T. “Red” Spradling, Jr.

Jul 2, 2020

Mr. Terrell T. “Red” Spradling, Jr., age 84, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 at his residence. He was born April 7, 1936 in Sale Creek, Tennessee. Mr. Spradling was a Maintenance Superintendent at the Roane Electric Furnace in Rockwood until it’s closure, and then owned and operated Terrell’s Cleaning. He loved fishing and making...

Mr. Floyd Morris

Mr. Floyd Morris

Jun 30, 2020

Mr. Floyd Morris, age 89, a resident of the Emory Gap community of Harriman, Tennessee passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at his home. He was born September 12, 1930 in Emory Gap, Tennessee and lived there his entire life. Mr. Morris was a member of the Emory Gap Independent Church of God and loved to garden. He was preceded...

Cynthia Louise Brown Maynor

Cynthia Louise Brown Maynor

Jun 30, 2020

Cynthia Louise Brown Maynor, age 70 of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 at her residence.  She was a member of 1st Christian Church Disciples of Christ, member Order of Eastern Star #382 and a member of Rainbow Girls and Past State Worthy Mother Adviser/State Level, and a former Teachers Aid with Roane County Schools.  Cynthia is...

Kathleen Gilliam Lands

Kathleen Gilliam Lands

Jun 29, 2020

Kathleen Gilliam Lands, 86, of Dayton, TN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2020, surrounded by her family.

She was born in Rockwood, Tn., to the late Homer Gilliam and Patsy Krell. Kathleen owned and operated Pioneer Flowers in Chattanooga, TN, for many years before retiring to provide full-time care to her loving husband, Robert Lands, who passed away...

James Woods Raulston Sr.

James Woods Raulston Sr.

Jun 28, 2020

Mr. James Woods Raulston Sr., age 78 of Rockwood, TN passed away on Friday, June 26th, 2020 at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman, TN. He was born on April 28th, 1942 in Rockwood, TN. He loved the Lord and was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren, fishing, yard selling, UT Football, playing tic tac...

Mrs. Margaret Faye Pegram

Mrs. Margaret Faye Pegram

Jun 28, 2020

      Mrs. Margaret Faye Pegram, age 81 of Rockwood, TN passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at her home.  She was a retired caregiver for Michael Dunn. She was a member of the Jehovah’s Witness of Harriman. She is preceded in death by her parents: James and Ada Alred; her husband: Don Pegram; and several sisters and brothers. She is...

Phillip E. Ridens

Phillip E. Ridens

Jun 26, 2020

I learned so much from my dad — the practical things like repairs, yard work and working on cars.  When I was young, I helped him with a lot of different things and he was always there to guide me and show me the right way to do it.  Thanks to Dad, I can figure out how to fix things...

Emma Lee May

Emma Lee May

Jun 25, 2020

Mrs. Emma Lee May, age 75 of Rockwood, passed away on Wednesday, June 24th, 2020 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. She was born on April 8th, 1945 in Rockwood, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband: Edward Brooks May; Parents: Thomas and Laura McCuiston; and Brother: Richard McCuiston. She is survived by:

Son:                   Eddie...

Mr. Daniel James “Dj” Tate

Mr. Daniel James “Dj” Tate

Jun 24, 2020

Mr. Daniel James “DJ” Tate, age 37 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away suddenly June 24, 2020 at his home. He was born October 3, 1982. He was always a mischievous and playful soul who could lift anyone’s spirit and make them smile. Daniel will be sorely missed and never forgotten. We were lucky to have him in our lives and...

Paciencia C. Evans (Helen)

Paciencia C. Evans (Helen)

Jun 24, 2020

Paciencia C. Evans (Helen) of Brandon, Florida, age 77 passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at home with her husband at her bedside. She was born May 19, 1942 in Palo, Leyte, Philippines. She was married to Samuel Wayne Evans (Hawk) on June 17, 1966. They had 54 great years together (26 years as an Air Force Wife)....

James David Perkins

James David Perkins

Jun 22, 2020

Oliver Springs Police Department Officer James David Perkins (#309), age 39, a resident of Harriman, Tennessee passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Kingston, Tennessee. James was born July 14, 1980 in Rockwood, Tennessee. James was a member of the Church of Christ and attended at Rockwood Church of Christ in Rockwood and Lawnville Church of Christ in Kingston, Tennessee....

Margie Easter Pelfrey

Margie Easter Pelfrey

Jun 20, 2020

Mrs. Margie Easter Pelfrey, age 90 of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at her home. She was a Secretary for the State of Tennessee for 30 years until she retired. She was a lifelong member of New Hope Primitive Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband: George Edd Pelfrey; Parents: Gus Louis and Maggie...

Austin David Edmonds

Austin David Edmonds

Jun 20, 2020

Austin David Edmonds, age 16, a resident of Harriman, Tennessee passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020 at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. He was born March 27, 2004 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Austin was a rising Sophomore at Roane County High School in Kingston, Tennessee where he was a member of the Football and Basketball teams. He also played AAU...

Mr. Ernest “Turnip” Rose

Mr. Ernest “Turnip” Rose

Jun 17, 2020

Mr. Ernest “Turnip” Rose, age 103 of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 16th, 2020. He was born on March 1st, 1917 in Kingston, TN. Mr. Rose is a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a recipient of the Roane County Founders award and one of Roane County’s 2011 Golden Treasures. He is preceded in death...

Mrs. Pamela Kay Roberts

Mrs. Pamela Kay Roberts

Jun 16, 2020

Mrs. Pamela Kay Roberts, 68 of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Fort Sanders Hospital. She was in charge of computer graphics at Y-12. She is preceded in death by her parents: John & Margaret Hall; and brother: John Hall. She is survived by:

Husband:               Harry Roberts of Rockwood, TN

Daughter:              Heather (Richard) Glover of Rockwood, TN

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