Obituaries
Rockwood, Tennessee Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rockwood, Tennessee & Surrounding Areas
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. 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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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....
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...
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.
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...
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...