Obituaries

Betty  Louise Anderson

Betty Louise Anderson

May 17, 2019

Ms. Betty Anderson, age 59 of Rockwood, passed away Friday May 17, 2019 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman.  Betty loved going to church and enjoyed cooking. She is preceded in death by her mother: Vera Collins Anderson. Brother: David Dewayne Anderson. She is survived by her son: Greg Anderson. Two brothers: Clyde Anderson and Jimmy Anderson. Two sisters: Gloria...

Ella  Mae Hemphill

Ella Mae Hemphill

May 16, 2019

Ms. Mae Hemphill, age 70 of Rockwood passed away on Thursday May 16, 2019 at her home.  She was a member of Walk By Faith Church in Lenoir City.  Mae enjoyed cooking, spending time with her grandchildren and her animals. She was preceded in death by her parents: Four brothers: WT Bryant who died in Vietnam, Leon Bryant, Jr Bryant...

Sandra  Jo Hooks

Sandra Jo Hooks

May 14, 2019

Mrs. Sandra Hooks , age 64 of Sunbright, passed away Tuesday May 14, 2019 at Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She is preceded in death by her daughter: Emily. She is survived by her husband: George Hooks. Her son: Ben Adams of Virginia. One brother, two sisters and seven grandchildren. A graveside service will be held in Sumner County. Davis...

Joe  Doyle Murphy

Joe Doyle Murphy

May 11, 2019

Mr. Joe Doyle Murphy , age 69 departed this earth on May 11,2019. He was a retired security guard for K-25, where he enjoyed working and made many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lizzie & William Murphy, his sisters, Shirley Moore & Helen Miller, his wife of 48 years, Henrietta Murphy and his father in law,...

Arlin  Lee Yeager

Arlin Lee Yeager

May 4, 2019

Mr. Arlin Yeager, age 67, of Kingston passed away Saturday May 4, 2019 at Harriman Care & Rehab.  He worked at K-25 and retired from Y-12.  Arlin was a professional photographer for 30 years. He was preceded in death by his parents: Bill & Mary Yeager of Kentucky. Father-in-law & mother-in-law: John & Willie Davis of Kingston. Great grandson: Maddox...

Jason  Brent Scott

Jason Brent Scott

May 3, 2019

Mr. Brent Scott, age 48, of Rockwood, passed away Friday May 3, 2019 at Methodist Medical Center.  He was a member of Kingston United Methodist Church.  Brent worked for a number of years as a CNA.  He enjoyed being with his friends and family. He is preceded in death by his father: Charles Edward Scott Jr. Grandparents: Charles Sr. &...

Fate  "Junior" Cox

Fate "Junior" Cox

May 2, 2019

Mr. Fate Cox, Jr., age 89 of Mossy Grove, passed away Thursday May 2, 2019 at Methodist Center in Oak Ridge. He was a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather. Junior was a member of Meadowview Baptist Church in Wartburg. He loved to fish and work in his garden. He is preceded in death by one son: Gary Cox....

Miriam  Jean Bowman

Miriam Jean Bowman

Apr 26, 2019

Mrs. Miriam Bowman, age 84 of Harriman, passed away Friday April 26, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She will be remembered as a vibrant, lively wife, mother, grandmother, Sunday School teacher and friend. Miriam was a devoted educator. She worked at Harriman High School for forty-one years as an English teacher, guidance counselor, librarian and principle. She...

Nellie  Roe Ray

Nellie Roe Ray

Apr 23, 2019

Mrs. Nellie Hendrickson Ray, age 90 of Harriman, went to be with her Lord and many family and friends Tuesday morning, April 23, 2019.  She was born and raised in Dickey Valley and was number 9 of 12 children born to George "Pap" and Blannie Hendrickson. Nellie's early education was at Clax Gap's one room school house.  She attended her...

James  Edward Corbin

James Edward Corbin

Apr 12, 2019

Mr. James E. Corbin , age 73 of Wartburg, passed away Friday April 12, 2019 at Life Care Center of Morgan County.  He was a retired long-haul truck driver. He was preceded in death by his parents: Joe Edward and Virginia Corbin. He is survived by his friend and caregiver: Ruth McCarter. Along with several other friends and loved ones....

Patricia  Ann Gooch

Patricia Ann Gooch

Apr 7, 2019

Miss Patricia Ann Gooch , age 70 of Lancing, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 at her home. She was a graduate of Central High School in Wartburg. Patricia worked at Kellwood in Sunbright for many years. She was a member of the Wartburg Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents: Audrey and Naomi Gooch. And...

Bentley Lawrence Gregory Coffey

Bentley Lawrence Gregory Coffey

Apr 3, 2019

Bentley Lawrence Gregory Coffey, son of Justin & Erica Coffey born sleeping April 3, 2019 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was preceded in death by his great grandfather: Charles Roberts. Great aunts: Alberta Kirby and Lois Coffey. Along with his parents he is survived by two brothers: Treyson and Kameron. Grandparents: Daniel & Kathy Coffey, and Tabitha...

Michael David "Phat Mike" Buttram

Michael David "Phat Mike" Buttram

Apr 3, 2019

Mr. Michael "Phat Mike" Buttram, age 40 of Harriman, passed away April 3, 2019 at his home. He is survived by one son: Michael Kane Buttram. Two daughters: M'nazia Buttram and Nevaeh Buttram. Mother: Diania Goins Buttram Father: Michael Buttram Sr. of California. Two sisters: Latashia Foster of Knoxville and Kasaundra Buttram of Oak Ridge. And a host of many...

Hattie  Velma Shillings

Hattie Velma Shillings

Apr 3, 2019

Mrs. Hattie Shillings, age 93 of Harriman, passed away Wednesday April 3, 2019 at Harriman Care & Rehab.  She was of Baptist faith.  Hattie enjoyed spending time with kids, cooking and family. Everybody loved Aunt Hattie's Hurry Up recipes in the Roane Reader.  In 2017 she became a member of Harriman Care & Rehabs Hall of Fame. She is preceded...

Pearl  Carter Hendrickson

Pearl Carter Hendrickson

Mar 31, 2019

Mrs. Pearl Carter Hendrickson, age 91of Harriman passed away on Sunday March 31, 2019 at UT Medical Center. She was a long-standing member of Trenton Street Baptist Church.  Pearl enjoyed cooking, gardening, reading, sewing, and going to Prime Time and most of all spending time with her grandchildren.  She worked at Roane Hosiery. She was preceded in death by her...

Hoyt  Mark Miller

Hoyt Mark Miller

Mar 29, 2019

Hoyt Mark Miller, son of Terry Dee and Misty Miller, entered into the sweet presence of Jesus Friday, March 29, 2019. He has now been reunited with his grandmother: Robin Poe Bonham, his great grandmother: Reba Hawn, and his Pop: John Hope. In addition to his parents, Hoyt is also survived by his brother: Dee Miller. His grandparents: Gerald Mark...

Petey Lawson

Petey Lawson

Mar 26, 2019

Pete Waid Lawson, age 30 of Helenwood, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at the Big South Fork Medical Center. Born in Knoxville, TN on January 16, 1989, he was the son of Pete and Penny Seabolt Lawson. Most who knew him called him "Petey." He loved working on vehicles. He was always smiling regardless the situation, and...

Serita  Gail Phillips

Serita Gail Phillips

Mar 20, 2019

Mrs. Serita Phillips , age 52 of Wartburg, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday March 20, 2019. She was surrounded by family and friends at home. Serita loved spending time with her grandchildren and family. She also loved antique shopping, going to yard sales, watching the Tennessee Volunteers and the Wartburg Bulldogs and working with the...

George  Ray Dailey

George Ray Dailey

Mar 20, 2019

Mr. George Ray Dailey, age 94 of Harriman, passed away suddenly Wednesday, March 20, 2019. He was born on August 30, 1924 in Etowah, TN. A veteran of WWII, he served on the battleship USS New Jersey as a 20 MM anti-aircraft gunner. After his military discharge, he worked for several years in Atlanta, Georgia at Georgia Power, then moved...

Lillian  Arlene Mioduski

Lillian Arlene Mioduski

Mar 20, 2019

Mrs. Lillian A. Young Mioduski, age 70 of Rockwood, passed away Wednesday March 20, 2019 at her home after a long hard fought battle with ovarian cancer. Born April 11, 1948 in Glenmary, Tennessee she is preceded in death by her parents: Arlin E. Young and Gertrude S. Schubert Her beloved second dad: George W. Schubert One brother: Dewey Young...