Obituaries

David Lee Norris

David Lee Norris

Aug 8, 2021

Mr. David Lee ‘Bucket’ Norris, age 74 of Oakdale passed away Sunday August 8, 2021, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville.  He was a US Army Veteran.  Bucket operated a roofing company for many years and loved raising animals.

He was preceded in death by his mother: Juanita Norris.

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Donna Gwen (Olmstead)  Daniels

Donna Gwen (Olmstead) Daniels

Aug 6, 2021

Ms. Donna Olmstead Daniels, age 71, of Harriman passed away Friday August 6, 2021, at her home.  She was a loving wife, good momma, and nannie.  Donna loved Harriman, Riverfront Park and helping with parades and events.  She never met a stranger and enjoyed helping others.

She is preceded in...

Katie Lynn (Collins)  Laughter

Katie Lynn (Collins) Laughter

Aug 5, 2021

Mrs. Katie Lynn Collins Laughter, age 75 of the Mossy Grove community, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Roane Medical Center. She was a member of Annadell Baptist Church, a 1963 graduate of Wartburg Central High School and was employed at Roane Hosiery for many years. Katie was the most caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend....

Lawrence Randall Vespie

Lawrence Randall Vespie

Aug 4, 2021

Mr. Randall Vespie, age 73 of Wartburg, passed away Wednesday August 4, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. Randall served as a police officer in Oak Ridge and, for many years, owned and operated Vespie Auto Parts in Wartburg. He was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by...

Wanda (Franklin)  Capps

Wanda (Franklin) Capps

Aug 4, 2021

Ms. Wanda Capps, 74 , of Harriman passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 4, 2021, at her home.  She was a member of Rockwood Baptist Tabernacle.  Wanda was a faithful wife and helped her husband in the church for 48 years.

She is preceded in death by her son: Samuel...

Donald Bowles

Donald Bowles

Aug 3, 2021

Mr. Donald Bowles, age 76 of Wartburg, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Dorothy Oliver Bowles.

And one sister: Peggy Thompson. He is survived by his daughter: Deborah Bowles of Georgia.

One brother: Mike Bowles of Utah.

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Manuel Vera Gomez

Manuel Vera Gomez

Aug 2, 2021

Mr. Manuel Gomez age 53 of Dayton passed away August 2, 2021, at Rhea Medical Center.  He worked at Cook Stone Company in Westel for 28 years.  Manuel loved fishing and enjoyed shooting pool and spending time with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his...

Curtis Dean Moore

Curtis Dean Moore

Jul 31, 2021

Mr. Curtis D. Moore, age 86 of Oakdale, passed away Saturday July 31, 2021, at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He was a member of the Wartburg Church of Christ. Curtis was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed coon hunting, four-wheeling, and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents: John J. and Grace Daugherty...

Mary Louise (Jones)  Hilton

Mary Louise (Jones) Hilton

Jul 14, 2021

Mrs. Mary Louise Hilton, age 80 of Harriman, passed away Wednesday July 14, 2021.  She was of Baptist faith.  ‘Miss Mary’ worked 30+ years as a cook for ACBL Burge Line.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Eugene & Ethel Morris Jones.

Brother: Eugene Jones....

Frank Charles Yost

Frank Charles Yost

Jul 13, 2021

Mr. Frank Yost, age 101 ½ of Harriman, formally of Ft Lauderdale, FL passed away at his daughter’s home July 13, 2021.  Frank served in the US Army.  He loved carpentry work and was a photographer for many years. Frank also loved sports and traveling with his late wife Mary.

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James 'Sonny' Edward Hickman

James 'Sonny' Edward Hickman

Jul 11, 2021

Mr. James ‘Sonny’ Hickman, age 70 of Kingston passed away Sunday July 11, 2021, at his home.  He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.  Sonny enjoyed the outdoors.

He was preceded in death by his parents: James & Ester Hickman.

Brother: Frankie Hickman.

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Yvonne (Sexton)  Cox

Yvonne (Sexton) Cox

Jul 4, 2021

Mrs. Yvonne Sexton Cox, age 62, of Harriman passed away Sunday July 4, 2021, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. She was member of Riggs Chapel Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Thomas Dencil and Virginia Summers Sexton. Her stepfather: Charles Thomas Wright. One sister-in-law: Gail Seeber And one nephew: John Alexander Nichols....

Fredie Allen Frost

Fredie Allen Frost

Jul 3, 2021

Mr. Fred ‘Fredie’ Frost, Jr. age 56 of Rockwood passed away July 3, 2021 at Roane Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Fred Sr & Ruby Frost.

He is survived by his son & daughter-in-law: Lee & Amber...

Jason Claude Martin Givens

Jason Claude Martin Givens

Jun 22, 2021

Mr. Jason Claude Martin Givens, age 37 of Kingston departed this life at 5:04 PM June 22, 2021, at University of Tennessee Hospital.  Jason was born in Virginia Beach, VA to Tommy and Valerie Martin Givens on June 13, 1984.  The family later moved to Kingston, TN where he attended Roane County schools.  Jason graduated from...

Roger Dale "Bubby" Beasley

Roger Dale "Bubby" Beasley

Jun 18, 2021

Mr. Roger D. “Bubby” Beasley, age 43 of the Potters Chapel community in Lancing, passed away Friday June 18, 2021. He was born September 28, 1977, in Crossville. Bubb was such a talented person. He could draw anything and was a great craftsman who could whittle and create beautiful things. He loved life and enjoyed repelling, arrowhead digging, and...

Lana Gail Galbreath

Lana Gail Galbreath

Jun 16, 2021

Mrs. Lana “Gail” “Gerdie” Alexander Galbreath, 67 , of Harriman passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 16 th , 2021 at Roane Medical Center.  Gail was a graduate of Harriman High School. After high school she moved to Junction City, Kentucky where she spent 37 years before coming back to Harriman. She retired from the Kentucky...

James 'Jimmy' Leavon Barry, Sr

James 'Jimmy' Leavon Barry, Sr

Jun 13, 2021

Mr. James ‘Jimmy’ Barry Sr ‘Tennessee Tiger’, age 77 of Harriman passed away Sunday June 13, 2021 at Signature Healthcare in Rockwood.

He was preceded in death by his son: William Edward Barry.

Parents: Milo & Edna Russell Barry.

Brother: Carl Barry....

Charles Alvin Fink

Charles Alvin Fink

Jun 9, 2021

Mr. Charles Alvin Fink of Harriman was born on September 13,1956 to Jackie Eugene and Alma Jean "Lucy" Fink. Charlie loved anything to do with being outdoors; fishing, hunting, camping and being on the water. There were only two things he loved more than that and was his friends & family and his dogs....

Richard Audney Nitzschke, II

Richard Audney Nitzschke, II

Jun 7, 2021

Mr. Richard Audney Nitzschke, II, age 38 of Sunbright, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 in Plano, Texas. He was a member of IBEW Local 760 and a Class of 2001 graduate of Sunbright High School. Richard was the winner of the 2012 Tennessee Valley Lineman Rodeo and also earned the 2012 Tennessee Valley Individual Journeyman Lineman Award. Richard...

William Winfield Powers

William Winfield Powers

May 22, 2021

Mr. William Powers, age 82 of Harriman passed away May 22, 2021 at Roane Medical Center.  He was born August 6, 1938 in Harriman.  William was a member of Emory Heights Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his: Melissa Powes.

Parents: Winfield & Helen Powers....

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