Obituaries

Willis  Calvin Lively

Willis Calvin Lively

Jan 28, 2020

Mr. Willis Lively, age 91 of Oakdale passed away January 28, 2020 at Life Care Center of Morgan County. He is a WWII veteran serving in the Army. Willis enjoy hunting and fishing. He is preceded in death by his wife: Thelma Troutman Lively. Parents: John & Mary Lively. Five brothers and two sisters. He is survived by two sons...

Winford Wayne "Buddy" Gooch

Winford Wayne "Buddy" Gooch

Jan 24, 2020

Mr. Winford "Buddy" Gooch, age 79 of Lancing, passed away Friday January 24, 2020 at the Life Care Center of Morgan County. Buddy was a member of Pilot Mt. Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and also taught Sunday School for many years. He retired from the United States Air Force after more than 20 years of...

Maureen Helen Lawler Shillings Watson

Maureen Helen Lawler Shillings Watson

Jan 21, 2020

Mrs. Maureen Helen Lawler Shillings Watson, age 77 of Harriman, passed away January 21, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Harriman. Maureen worked as a Food Service Supervisor at Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary and Morgan County Correctional Complex before retiring. She is preceded her in death by 1st...

Mildred  Virginia McKinney

Mildred Virginia McKinney

Jan 10, 2020

Mrs. Mildred Virginia Collins McKinney, age 80 of Dyllis passed away Friday January 10, 2020 at her. She was a member of Elverton Primitive Baptist Church. She worked at Johnson Health Care for 28 years. Loved working in the garden and taking care of people. She was preceded in death by her husband: B.C. Freeman. Two daughters: Linda Gail Thomason...

Chester  William Steelman

Chester William Steelman

Jan 2, 2020

Mr. Chester Steelman, 79, Harriman passed away Thursday January 2, 2020 at his home. He was a member of Big Emory Baptist Church. Chester worked as a maintenance mechanic at K-25 for many years and retired from X-10. Chester loved working on old cars and stock car racing. He was preceded in death by his parents: Lester and Laura Pugh...

Larry  Wayne Russell

Larry Wayne Russell

Jan 2, 2020

Mr. Larry Russell, age 72 of Harriman passed away January 2, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was a member of Courts Of Praise Church in Harriman. Larry loved his new recliner and western TV shows. He is preceded in death by his parents: Howard and Ethel Russell. Grandson: Stephen Waldo. Brother: David Russell. Sister: Norma Galyon....

Jerry  Clyde Singleton

Jerry Clyde Singleton

Dec 31, 2019

Officer Jerry C. Singleton, age 52, of Coalfield passed away Tuesday December 31, 2019 at Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville. He was a member of Mossy Grove Baptist Church and Southgate Lodge #569 F&AM. Jerry was a 1985 graduate of Coalfield High School and had a career in law enforcement spanning more than 30 years. Jerry served in the United...

Jackie  Charlene Spears

Jackie Charlene Spears

Dec 30, 2019

Ms. Jackie Spears, age 54 of Harriman, passed away Monday December 30, 2019 at Roane Medical Center. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family and going camping and being outdoors. She is preceded in death by her parents: Jack & Dorthy Spears. Two sisters-in-law: Wilma Jean Duncan and Hazel May. She is survived by her husband: Charles Duncan....

Odis  Daniel Bailey

Odis Daniel Bailey

Dec 29, 2019

Mr. Odis Daniel Bailey, 89, Harriman passed away Sunday December 29, 2019 at his home. He was a lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge #382 where he served as a State of Tennessee Grand Lodge Member. He was also a lifetime member of the Amaranth at the Kingston, Tennessee Lodge. Odis served as a lifetime member of the Shriners as...

James  Walter Paquet

James Walter Paquet

Dec 28, 2019

Mr. James Paquet "JP" or "Frenchie", age 67 of Kingston passed away Saturday December 28, 2019 at his home. In his younger years he was a delegate of the Singer 59. On July 11th, 1972, He ousted Mayor Richard J. Daily at the Democratic Convention. He was a motorcycle mechanic and was Evil Knievel's motorcycle mechanic for a time. Aside...

Mary  Hensley Mathis

Mary Hensley Mathis

Dec 22, 2019

Ms. Mary Hensley Mathis, age 88 of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday December 22, 2019 at Jamestowne Assisted Living in Kingston. Mary worked at Burlington Hosiery Mill in Harriman for over 25 years. She volunteered as a pink lady at Harriman Hospital and later Roane Medical Center. Mary was very active in the Harriman Garden...

Kenny Nichols

Kenny Nichols

Dec 21, 2019

Mr. Walter Kenneth "Kenny" Nichols, age 68 of Harriman passed away Saturday December 22, 2019 at his home. He was a member of Faith Primitive Baptist Church where he played the piano and taught Sunday School. Kenny was an avid race fan. He is preceded in death by his father: Walther Nichols Brother: Keith Nichols. Sister: Mary Lou Nichols. He...

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...

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...

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...

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