Obituaries

Roy  Laufayette Sarten

Roy Laufayette Sarten

Dec 15, 2019

Mr. Roy Laufayette Sarten, 81, Harriman passed away Sunday December 15, 2019 at his home.  He was born in Lenoir City on April 6, 1938.  Roy married Opal Hill and together they had four children, Susan, Gerald, Sheila, and Hollie.  Before retiring, he worked at Roane Hosiery for 42 years and Chase Drug for 15 years.  He was a member...

Scott  Douglas Stringfield

Scott Douglas Stringfield

Dec 15, 2019

Mr. Scott Stringfield, age 54, of Harriman passed away Sunday December 15, 2019 at his home. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and watching his daughter play softball. He is preceded in death by his parents: Charles Stringfield and Carolyn Glass. Grandparents: Floyd and Edith Stringfield. He is survived by his wife: Cherie Stringfield. Brother and sister in law: Chuck and...

Alma  Joy Moore

Alma Joy Moore

Dec 6, 2019

Mrs. Alma Joy Moore, age 88 of Harriman passed away Friday December 6, 2019 at her daughter's home. She was a member of Childs Memorial Baptist Church. Mrs. Joy worked at Johnson Health Center and served as activities director at Marshall Voss for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband: Kenneth Moore Her parents: William and Winnie...

Bobby  Ray Newberry

Bobby Ray Newberry

Nov 27, 2019

Mr. Bobby Ray Newberry, Sr., age 79 of Wartburg, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday November 27, 2019. He was born April 18, 1940. Bobby worked at the Morgan County Sheriff's Office for many years and loved every minute of it. He was preceded in death by his parents: Luther and Ethel "Wizzi" Newberry. One sister: Edna Newberry. And...

Carole  Jean Murphy

Carole Jean Murphy

Nov 24, 2019

Ms. Carole Jean "Tiny" Murphy, age 79 of Harriman passed away Sunday November 24, 2019 at River Grove Health & Rehab in Loudon.  She was a member of Mill Baptist Church where she worked with the Card Ministry.  The one thing she wanted everyone to knows is she love the Lord. She was preceded in death by husband: Jack Williford....

James  Arthur Neal

James Arthur Neal

Nov 23, 2019

Mr. James "Jim" Neal, age 78 of Harriman passed away Saturday November 23, 2019 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville.  Jim serviced in the 278 Airborne in the Army. He is preceded in death by his wife of 51 years: Lyndia Faye Neal. His parents: William & Elizabeth Neal. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law: Brian & Beth...

Melissa Deanna "Lisa" Stovall

Melissa Deanna "Lisa" Stovall

Nov 18, 2019

Mrs. Melissa "Lisa" Stovall, age 47 of Rockwood, passed away Monday November 18, 2019 at her home in Rockwood. She held a master's degree in education as she worked for many years as a schoolteacher for Oxford City Schools in Alabama. Lisa was a proud "Nana". She has four beautiful granddaughters and an angel grandson that she's with now. She...

Lois  Genevieve Shannon

Lois Genevieve Shannon

Nov 8, 2019

Mrs. Lois Genevieve Human Shannon, age 87 of Wartburg went home to be with the Lord Friday, November 8, 2019 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. She was a member of Shady Springs Baptist Church in Old Ft., TN and was also a former member of White Oak Missionary Baptist Church in Sunbright. Genevieve was saved at an early age...

Jack  Dean Hamilton

Jack Dean Hamilton

Nov 3, 2019

Mr. Jack Hamilton, 63, Harriman passed away Sunday November 3, 2019 at his home.  He worked at Goldston's Grocery for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents: Lee Roy and Shirley Hamilton Duncan. He is survived by his two sisters: Marilyn Browning and Crystal Duncan. And many nieces, nephews and friends. The family will have a private...

Carl Reeser

Carl Reeser

Oct 30, 2019

Mr. Carl L. Reeser , age 81 of Deer Lodge, formerly of Downingtown, Pennsylvania, passed away Wednesday October 30, 2019 at his home. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and a lifetime member of the Loyal Order Moose in Downingtown, PA. Carl worked for many years at Boeing, BF Goodrich and LNP/Sabic in Thorndale, PA. He was...

Samuel  Thomas Jensen

Samuel Thomas Jensen

Oct 26, 2019

Mr. Samuel Thomas Jensen, Jr., age 35 of Oakdale, passed away Saturday October 26, 2019 at Roane Medical Center. Samuel was a craftsman who enjoyed making his own hand forged knives as well as collecting guns and knives. He was also an avid gamer. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Golda Jean Grant, Martha Reyes and Samuel Richard...

Helen  Irene Hamby

Helen Irene Hamby

Oct 25, 2019

Mrs. Helen Irene Hamby , age 85 of Wartburg, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and was retired from TennFord Weaving. She was preceded in death by one brother: Pete Williams. She is survived by her husband: Conley Hamby. Two sons: Charles and Justin both...

Ruby  Annette Ellison

Ruby Annette Ellison

Oct 23, 2019

Ms. Ruby Phillips Gunter Ellison, age 88 of Harriman, passed away Wednesday October 23, 2019 at her home.  She attended Courts of Praise Church in Harriman and loved planting flowers. She is preceded her in death by husbands: Ted Phillips and Albert Gunter. Two daughters: Debbie Utley and Norma Jean "Cookie" Halcomb. Parents: Ruben and Willie McDermitt. Three brothers and...

Willis  Lee Sitzler

Willis Lee Sitzler

Oct 15, 2019

Mr. Willis Lee "Puncho" Sitzler, age 63 of Harriman passed away Tuesday October 15, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents: Melvin Samuel and Sally Kate Trentham Sitzler. Two brothers: Gary Sitzler and Marvin "Sam" Sitzler. He is survived by two sisters: Linda Bingham and Brenda Vance. Nieces and nephews: Michael Hester, Deanna Hester, David Shane Bingham, Cassie...

Buck Armes

Buck Armes

Oct 4, 2019

Mr. William "Buck" Armes, 70, Harriman passed away Friday October 4, 2019 at Fort Sanders Medical Center in Knoxville.  Buck was a faithful member and worker at Big Emory Baptist Church where he was currently serving as Sunday School Director.  He retired from Harriman Street Department with 34 ½ years and loved fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death...

George  Robert Cook

George Robert Cook

Oct 1, 2019

Mr. George Robert Cook, age 78, of Oakdale went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday October 1, 2019 at Fort Sanders Medical Center in Knoxville. George was born to Robert and Rosie Cook on November 10, 1940.  He went to school at Oakdale.  He married Dorothy Ellison on November 15, 1967 in Harriman. George worked as...

Betty  Elizabeth Sexton

Betty Elizabeth Sexton

Sep 30, 2019

Mrs. Betty Landrum Sexton , age 98 of the Pilot Mountain Community went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 30, 2019. She was a member of Pilot Mountain Missionary Baptist Church. Betty was a strong willed woman who loved the Lord and her family. She was saved at a very young age and spent her...

Lanny Armes

Lanny Armes

Sep 22, 2019

Mr. Vaughn L. "Lanny" Armes, age 61 of Wartburg, passed away Sunday September 22, 2019 at Cumberland Medical Center. Lanny was a veteran of the United States Army, he served two years in the 101 st Airborne. He was retired from the Tennessee Department of Corrections and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Lanny enjoyed fishing, playing golf and...

Paul Stanley "Podge" Collins

Paul Stanley "Podge" Collins

Sep 18, 2019

Mr. Paul Stanley "Podge" Collins , age 59 of Lancing, passed away Wednesday September 18, 2019 at his home. He was a veteran of the United States Army and worked as an auto mechanic for the majority of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents: Lloyd and Martha Collins. Five brothers: Lloyd, Bill, Ronnie, James and Chester...

Brenda  June Christopher

Brenda June Christopher

Sep 18, 2019

Mrs. Brenda Christopher, age 68 of Harriman, passed away Wednesday September 18, 2019 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman.  She was of Pentecostal faith.  Brenda worked a Burlington and Roane Hosiery for many years. She is preceded her in death by son: James Christopher. Parents: Eugene and Ilene Gouge. She is survived by her husband: Jimmy Christopher. Two brothers: Billy...

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