James Coffman

Feb 17, 2025

Mr. James Henry Coffman, age 80 of the Boswell Chapel community in Oakdale, passed away Monday February 17, 2025, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was a member of Rankin Chapel Baptist Church. James was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and coached Little League football in Oakdale for many years.

He was preceded in...

Bill Buck

Feb 13, 2025

Mr. William R. "Bill" Buck, age 84, of the Rinnie community, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, February 13, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Fentress County, Tennessee on November 28, 1940. Bill was a faithful and dedicated member of Rinnie Baptist Church for Sixty-two years, where served as a...

Bennie Shannon

Feb 9, 2025

Mr. Bennie J. Shannon, age 75, of the Annadel community, passed away Sunday February 9, 2025, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. He was a member of Annadel Missionary Baptist Church. Bennie was self-employed his entire life. For 60 years he helped run his family's wrecker service and paint and body shop.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Ben...

Patricia Wombles

Feb 5, 2025

Mrs. Patricia Lawson Wombles, age 71 of Harriman, passed away Wednesday February 5, 2025, at her home.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Danny Lee Wombles.

Her parents: Carl and Margaret McCarroll Lawson.

And three brothers: Jim, Kenny, and Carlos Lawson.

She is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law: Danette and Chris Stewart, and Paige...

Joseph Mariotti

Jan 31, 2025

Mr. Joseph Alan "Joey" Mariotti, age 63 of Wartburg, formerly of Port Charlotte, FL, passed away Friday January 31, 2025, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born in Derby, CT.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Alfred Brown and Lorraine Pizzi Mariotti.

And two sisters: Mary Mariotti and Laurie Yenkelun.

He is survived by his wife: Lora Vaughn Mariotti.

His...

Ethan McGhee

Jan 24, 2025

Mr. Ethan Wade McGhee, age 25, of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord Friday, January 24, 2025, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. He was a 2017 graduate of Oliver Springs High School and a 2020 graduate of the Diesel Powered Equipment Technology Program at TCAT in Harriman.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother: Josephine...

Larry Gibson

Jan 24, 2025

Mr. Larry Gibson, age 76 of Wartburg, passed away Friday January 24, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Theron and Ida Smith Gibson.

He is survived by two daughters: Tracy James and Loretta Love.

One brother: Terry Gibson.

Four sisters: Darlene Gibson, Sandra Mosely-Osterman, Shirley Louma,...

Margaret Cantrell

Jan 22, 2025

Mrs. Margaret Cantrell, age 95, of Harriman passed away on January 22, 2025, at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. She enjoyed canning, cooking and baking for her family and going to BINGO.

She was preceded in death by four children: Gail Katherine Mullin, Dennis Ray Cantrell, Deborah Kay Cantrell, and Bruce Edward Cantrell.

Sister: Betty Sue Moore.

She is survived by four children...

Grant Randolph

Jan 22, 2025

Grant Randolph, 69, of Rockwood, passed away January 22, 2025, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was an active member of Emory Gap Baptist Church. Grant loved having "get-to-gathers" with his family. He was an avid nature lover, a truck enthusiast and had a love for music.

He is preceded in death by his 1st wife: Cathy...

Charles Manis

Jan 18, 2025

Mr. Charles Manis, age 60 of Emory Heights community passed away January 18, 2025, at his home. He was a member of the Emory Heights Baptist Church. Charles was a truck driver, over the road and dump truck, for many years. He loved going fishing and spending time with family and friends

He is preceded in death by his parents: Vic...

Sharon Viers

Jan 9, 2025

Mrs. Sharon Jones Viers, age 75 of Wartburg, passed away, Thursday January 9, 2025, at Fort Sanders Region Medical Center in Knoxville. She was of the Baptist faith. Sharon was an excellent wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, who loved quilting and cooking. Her family takes comfort in knowing that she is now at peace and that she is no...

Ralph Magill, Sr.

Jan 9, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ralph Lee Magill, Sr., loving husband of Betty Lawson Martin Magill, and beloved father of Ralph Lee, Jr. (Susan), Brenda Boles (Jim), Mitch, and Kareina Breazale (Brent). Ralph went home to Jesus on January 9, 2025, at Roane Medical Center in Harriman, Tennessee, surrounded by the love of Family...

Johnny Reynolds

Jan 8, 2025

Johnny Reynolds, 84, of the Piney community in Oakdale, passed away at his home on January 8, 2025. He was an active member of the Westside Baptist church. For 54 years he traveled around the county pouring concrete to build roads, interstates, and bridges.

He is preceded in death by his daughter: Tammy Suddath.

Parents: Leonard & Minnie Reynolds.

Grandchildren: Adam Suddath and...

John Clark

Jan 2, 2025

Mr. John Henry Clark, age 86 of Knoxville, formerly of Rockwood passed away Thursday January 2, 2025, at Tennova Healthcare Turkey Creek. John was a Vietnam veteran who lived a life of service to his country and his fellow man. He retired from the United States Air Force after serving his country honorably for more than twenty years. After his...

Anita Hampton Hamby

Dec 27, 2024

Mrs. Anita Hampton Hamby, age 64 of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord on Friday December 27, 2024, at Methodist Medical Center. Anita’s lifelong passion was the piano. She was a beautiful pianist whose passion rang through the notes as she played. In her younger years she enjoyed working out in the garden. As she grew older, working...

Lois Thacker

Dec 24, 2024

Mrs. Lois Kerley Thacker, age 89 of Harriman, passed away Tuesday December 24, 2024, at her home with her family by her side. She was a member of Fellowship West Church and a long-time member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. Lois retired from Roane Hosiery after more than 40 years of faithful service.

She was preceded in death by...

Margie Harris

Dec 23, 2024

Mrs. Margie Lawson Harris, age 83, of Knoxville, formerly of Harriman passed away Monday December 23, 2024, at Tennova North in Powell. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

She was predeceased by her parents: William Henry and Myrtle Jane Lawson.

And one brother: Jack Lawson.

She is survived by her daughter: Cheryl Shope.

Two granddaughters:...

Bobby Bradshaw

Dec 22, 2024

Retired Sr. Master Sargent, Bobby Bradshaw, 78, of Harriman, passed away December 22, 2024, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He retired from the Air Force after 26 years of service. He was a member of Riverside Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Lawrence & Birdie Bradshaw.

He is survived by his son: Bobby Bradshaw Jr.

Sister:...

Marcella Griffis

Dec 20, 2024

Mrs. Wanda "Marcella" Griffis, age 90, of Harriman joyfully entered Heaven's gates on Friday December 20, 2024. Marcella was a pillar of her community and a faithful servant of the Lord. As an active member of Liberty Baptist Church in Kingston, where her nephew Randy Griffis serves as pastor, she lived her life as a radiant example of Christ's love....

Mary Shipe

Dec 11, 2024

Mary Kathryn Shipe, 91 of Harriman, TN departed her earthly life to join the Lord December 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of South Harriman Baptist Church. Mary was a wonderful and loving mother and grandmother. 

 

For many years she was a devoted pastors wife supporting her husband in his service to the Lord and was...