Obituaries

Don Hunter,  Sr.

Don Hunter, Sr.

Apr 4, 2018

Mr. Don Hunter, Sr. , age 69 of Petros, passed away Wednesday April 4, 2018 at home with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents: Herbert and Dorothy Hunter. Three brothers: Frank Watson and J.R. and Verlan Hunter. And three sisters: Delia Foster, Katherine Wilson and Dolly Rutherford. He is survived by his son...

Elizabeth 'Libby' Ann Tripp

Elizabeth 'Libby' Ann Tripp

Apr 4, 2018

Mrs. Elizabeth ‘Libby' Tripp , age 71 of Rockwood, passed away Wednesday April 4, 2018, 2018 at Renaissance Terrance.  She worked many years as an LPN.  Libby loved reading her Bible and would addend Lighthouse Pentecostal Church in Harriman when she could. She was preceded in death by her husband: John Tripp. Her parents: Mason and Opal Poore. Three brothers...

Brenda  Kay Croley

Brenda Kay Croley

Apr 2, 2018

Mrs. Brenda Croley, age 57 , of Sunbright passed away Monday April 2, 2018 at her home. She was preceded in death by parents: Coston and Hazel Strunk . Four sons: Donny, William and Sam Rose, and Travis Honeycutt. ...

JoAnne  Varga Duncan

JoAnne Varga Duncan

Mar 31, 2018

Mrs. JoAnne Duncan , age 78 of Sunbright, passed away Saturday March 31, 2018. She will most be remembered for her laughter and friendship to so many. She was preceded in death by her husband: Larry Duncan. And her parents: Joe and Hazelle Varga. She is survived by her children: Greg Duncan and Denise Duncan. Her sister: Alice Spicer. And...

Johnnie  Mitchell Gullett

Johnnie Mitchell Gullett

Mar 31, 2018

Mr. J. Mitchell Gullett, age 64 of Harriman, passed away Saturday March 31 , 2018 at Harriman Care & Rehabilitation Center. He was preceded in death by parents: Johnnie and Rose O'Grady Gullett . ...

Clara  Mae Rice

Clara Mae Rice

Mar 27, 2018

Mrs. Clara M. Rice , age 92, of Harriman, formerly of Sunbright, passed away Tuesday March 27, 2018 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband: Jack I. Rice. She is survived by her son: Joe Rice. Her daughter: Betty Strome both of Chesapeake, Virginia. Along with several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Family and friends will meet...

Clara Jean "Bobbie" Russell

Clara Jean "Bobbie" Russell

Mar 25, 2018

Ms. Clara "Bobbie" Russell , age 84, of Harriman passed away Sunday March 25, 2018 at Roane Medical Center.  She was of Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents: Noah & Susie Peddicord. Many brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband: Joe Wright. Son & daughter-in-law: Doug & Kelly Russell. Daughter & son-in-law: Cheryl &...

Mildred  Jacqueline Wilder

Mildred Jacqueline Wilder

Mar 24, 2018

Mrs. Mildred J. Wilder , age 92 of Harriman, passed away Saturday March 24, 2018 at The Bridge at Rockwood. She was a member of Crab Orchard Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: Robert "Bob" Wilder. Her parents: Jacob and Fannie Grisham Jackson. Two brothers: Jimmy and Lindsey Jackson. And one sister: Wynetta Morrison. She is...

Frank  "Frank" Taylor

Frank "Frank" Taylor

Mar 23, 2018

Mr. Coy Franklin "Frank" Taylor , passed away on 23 March 2018 after a brief illness.  Frank was born in Morgan County Tennessee on June 22, 1936.  Upon his honorable discharge from the US Army in 1965 after serving in Germany, Frank began a long and successful career in the laundry and dry cleaning business in New York, Ohio and...

Deborah  Kay Bowman

Deborah Kay Bowman

Mar 20, 2018

Ms. Deborah Kay Pickett Bowman , age 61, of Oakdale passed away peacefully from this life on March 20, 2018 at Harriman Care & Rehab.  She was of Baptist faith and attended Riverside Baptist Church for many years.  Deborah was devoted to her family and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed cooking, gardening, and sewing....

Frances  Cleo Godsey

Frances Cleo Godsey

Mar 18, 2018

Mrs. Frances Townsend Godsey , age 91, of Harriman passed away Sunday March 18, 2018 at Harriman Care & Rehab. She was preceded in death by her husband: R.L. Townsend. Her parents: Ben & Emily Whitlock. She is survived by daughter & son-in-law: Darlene & Sam Frogg, Son & daughter-in-law: Tyler & Maude Townsend, Son & daughter-in-law: Greg & Donna...

Tina  Sue Huddleston

Tina Sue Huddleston

Mar 11, 2018

Mrs. Tina Sue Ooten Huddleston, age 48 , of Deer Lodge passed away Sunday March 11, 2018 at Sweetwater Hospital after a bout with double pneumonia. Tina was a fun free spirit who had given her life to the Lord. She will be sorely missed by all her family and friends. She was preceded...

Philip Lee "Phil" Brock

Philip Lee "Phil" Brock

Mar 9, 2018

Mr. Philip "Phil" Brock , age 50, of Harriman, passed away Friday March 9, 2018.  He was a 1986 graduate of Rockwood High School, attended Roane State and Tennessee Tech.  Phil was a member of Emory Heights Missionary Baptist Church where he attended with his wife and sons.  He was a long time employee of Victorian Square in Rockwood.  Philip...

Vaughn  Dillis Armes

Vaughn Dillis Armes

Mar 2, 2018

Mr. Vaughn Armes , age 84 of Lancing passed away Friday March 2, 2018 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Vaughn was a veteran of the United States Air Force as well as the United States Army where he retired in 1964 after the Korean War....

Patti  Janita Cantrell

Patti Janita Cantrell

Feb 27, 2018

Mrs. Patti Janita Cantrell , age 62 of Harriman, passed away peacefully in her sleep February 27, 2018 at her home. She was preceded in death by her daughter: Shannon Christy Cates. Parents: Buford & Louise Allen. Brother: Eddie Lee Allen. She is survived by her loving husband: Ralph Cantrell. Son and daughter-in-law: Michael Coy & Natasha Cates...

Deborah  Kay Cantrell

Deborah Kay Cantrell

Feb 26, 2018

Ms. Deborah Kay Cantrell , age 59, of Harriman passed away suddenly Monday February 26, 2018 at Roane Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her father: Hubert R. Cantrell. Twin brother: Dennis Ray Cantrell. Sister: Gail Katherine Mullins. She is survived by her loving son: Travis Montana Cantrell. Her loving mother: Margaret Francis Cantrell both of Harriman. Sister...

Billie  Jane Hannah

Billie Jane Hannah

Feb 18, 2018

Mrs. Billie Jane Pogue Hannah , age 82, of Harriman passed away Sunday February 18, 2018 at Harriman Care & Rehab. She also lived in Chattanooga for a number of years as well as Fayetteville, NC for several years. Billie was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for more than 50 years and was active in many...

Harold Hall

Harold Hall

Feb 14, 2018

Mr. Harold Hall , age 81, of Harriman, passed away Wednesday February 14, 2018 at his home.  He was an Army veteran serving in Kaiserslautern, Germany.  Harold was a 61 year member of the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 917.  Twenty four of those years he served as the IUOE Local 917 President.  He worked at Sequoyah and...

Lisa  Karen Hall

Lisa Karen Hall

Feb 10, 2018

Ms. Lisa Hall , age 59 of Midtown, passed away Saturday February 10, 2018 at her home.  She was a member of Midtown Valley United Methodist Church.  She enjoyed cooking, having family cookouts and watching humming birds.  Her faith and family were the most important things in her life. She was preceded in death by her parents: Don and Dolly...

Edith  Mae Shillings

Edith Mae Shillings

Feb 6, 2018

Ms. Edith Shillings , age 98, of Elverton Community passed away Tuesday February 6, 2018 at NHC Health Care in Oak Ridge.  She retired from Roane Hosiery and was a member of Elverton Primitive Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: Tommy Shilling. She is survived by two sons: Lewis Shillings and David Shillings. Thirteen grandchildren and...