Obituaries

Mary Shipe

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...

James Singleton

James Singleton

Dec 5, 2024

Mr. James Arthur Singleton, age 59 of Rockwood passed away December 5, 2024, at his home. He was a member of the Post Oak Baptist Church. James served in the US Army. He was a dedicated employee and loved his job at Primient Security in Loudon and his passion was watching Si-Fi movies and working out.

He is preceded in death...

Irene Ladd

Irene Ladd

Dec 3, 2024

Irene Ladd, 94, of Johnson City, TN, formerly of Harriman, TN, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Irene loved walking, working in her yard and yard-selling with her sisters. She was a member of South Harriman Baptist Church where she enjoyed being a part of the Senior Ladies Sunday School Class.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Noah...

Kathleen Lucille Byrd

Kathleen Lucille Byrd

Dec 3, 2024

Mrs. Kathleen Melton Byrd, age 89 of Lancing, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday December 3, 2024, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge surrounded by her family. Kathy was instrumental in founding the Morgan County Genealogical and Historical Society. Along with Sammy Ruth McPeters, Kathy put in untold hours of legwork researching and compiling information using Microfilm...

Lorrie Kirk

Lorrie Kirk

Dec 3, 2024

Lorrie Kirk, age 61, of Loudon, TN, passed away on December 3, 2024, at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital in Knoxville, TN, after suffering a long illness. Ms. Kirk, originally from the community of Cedar Grove in West Tennessee, is survived by one son, Christopher Fesmire (Alisa) of Knoxville, TN, one sister, Kim Hill (Johnny) of Huntingdon, TN, and three grandchildren,...

Marjorie Burdette

Marjorie Burdette

Nov 27, 2024

Marjorie Hamby Burdette joined family and friends in Heaven on November 27, 2024, after 97 years of a full life. Born in Rockwood, Tennessee, she lived there until the final months of her life in assisted living in Kingston. She was a member of First Baptist Church (FBC) for 74 years where she served in various roles including secretary (possibly...

Jackie Armes

Jackie Armes

Nov 25, 2024

Mr. Jackie Armes, age 78, of Wartburg, passed away Monday November 25, 2024, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was a veteran of the United States Navy where he proudly served as a Seabee. Jackie worked at Burlington Mills until it closed. He then went to work for Roane Hosiery until his retirement. The family would like to...

Dale Margrave

Dale Margrave

Nov 22, 2024

Ida Melvina “Dale” Peddicord Margrave, age 95, of Harriman passed away on November 22, 2024, at Signature Healthcare of Rockwood. She was a life-long resident of Harriman; being born on April 1, 1929, in Roane County, Tennessee to the late Noah Lee Peddicord and Susie Sitzlar Peddicord. She was named after her paternal grandmother, the late Melvina “Millie” Isham Peddicord....

Cindy Kilcollins

Cindy Kilcollins

Nov 20, 2024

Mrs. Cindy Kilcollins, age 66 of Deer Lodge, passed away Wednesday November 20, 2024, at Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville.

She is survived by her husband: Herman G. Kilcollins.

All services will be private.

Davis Funeral Home, Wartburg, is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Cindy Kilcollins

Gerald "Jerry" Lee Jackson

Gerald "Jerry" Lee Jackson

Nov 19, 2024

Gerald (Jerry) Lee Jackson, age 82, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Roane Medical Center. He was a parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and a member of Knights of Columbus, Father Callahan Council 8273. Jerry was a native of Jefferson, Louisiana and a resident of Harriman, TN for 18 ½ years. He was a...

Alan Swicegood

Alan Swicegood

Nov 7, 2024

Mr. Alan Swicegood, loving husband, devoted father and spectacular grandfather aged 71, of Harriman passed away on Thursday November 7, 2024, at his daughter's home with his grandchildren by his side. He was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Alan was an Army veteran. He retired from Norfork Southern Railroad and was a member of South Gate Masonic...

Anthony Pennington

Anthony Pennington

Nov 6, 2024

Mr. Anthony Ray Pennington, age 50, of Chattanooga, formerly of Wartburg, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Erlanger Hospital.

He is preceded in death by his wife: Kristy Pickle Pennington.

And his daughter: Alexandria Pennington.

He is survived by his son: Cameron Pennington.

His parents: Vernon and Deborah Pennington.

His sister: Tammy Pennington.

Along with several friends...

Marty Strand

Marty Strand

Oct 31, 2024

Mr. Darrell Martin "Marty" Strand, Jr, age 56, of Deer Lodge, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024, at his home.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Darrell and Mona Adkins Strand.

He is survived by his children: Darrell and Ruth Strand.

Along with several friends and loved ones.

The family will receive friends Thursday November...

Lawrence Griffith

Lawrence Griffith

Oct 31, 2024

Mr. Lawrence D. Griffith, age 88 of Harriman, passed away Thursday October 31, 2024, at Roane Medical Center. He retired from H.U.B. and was a 50-year member of Southgate Lodge #569 F&AM in Harriman.

He was preceded in death by his parents: David and Willa Mae Griffith.

Two sisters: Patsy Young and Anna Mae Huckaby.

And his mother and...

Faye Green

Faye Green

Oct 29, 2024

Mrs. Faye G. Green, age 92, passed away Tuesday October 29, 2024, at the home of her daughter, Jan Carter, RN, in Deer Lodge. "Genie", as she was affectionally known, was born at home, November 14, 1931, in Conway, South Carolina, daughter of the late Samuel Johnson Hucks and Faye Myrtle Todd Hucks. She accepted Jesus in her heart as...

Loretta Sanford

Loretta Sanford

Oct 29, 2024

Mrs. Loretta Jean Sanford, age 69, passed away October 29, 2024, at Ft Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. She attended Walnut Hill Baptist Church in Harriman. Loretta loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Leonard & Bertha Woody.

Sister-in-law: Mary Ruth Woody.

She is survived by her 3...

Missy Gray

Missy Gray

Oct 20, 2024

Mrs. Missy Gray, 53, of Kingston passed away peacefully on October 20, 2024 at Parkwest Hospital in Knoxville. She lived life to the fullest, spending time on the lake with her kids and grandkids.

She is preceded in death by her father: Delbert Kerns.

Grandson: Logan Gray.

She is survived by her husband: Bill Gray.

One daughter: Mary Mize & Mike.

Three sons: Anthony Bellia...

Donald Tilson

Donald Tilson

Oct 20, 2024

Mr. Donald Jack Tilson, age 78, of Mossy Grove, Tennessee, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, October 20, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born August 15, 1946, in Oakdale, Tennessee to the late Arvil and Hester Tilson. Don lived a life marked by love and a deep commitment to God, his family and friends. A veteran...

Judy Tedder

Judy Tedder

Oct 19, 2024

Mrs. Judy A. Tedder, age 82, of Harriman went home to be with the Lord Saturday October 19, 2024, at her home. She was a member of the Big Emory Baptist Church.

 

She is preceded in death by her son: Steven Tedder.

Her parents: Hillard and Mary Irwin.

And one sister: Nancy Kay Strutton.

 

She is survived by her husband of 65 years: Fred...

Richard Payton Hurst

Richard Payton Hurst

Oct 18, 2024

Mr. Richard Payton Hurst, also known as “Hollywood”, age 79, of Harriman, left his earthly home to be with his Lord on Friday, October 18, 2024. He served in the United States Navy and was Veteran of the Vietnam War. Richard professed his faith in Jesus Christ and was baptized at Mt. Vernal Baptist Church many years ago.

He is preceded...

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