Obituaries

Faye Human

Faye Human

May 6, 2016

Ms. Faye Human, age 69 of Harriman passed away Friday May 6, 2016 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. She retired from Shoeny's and loved being outdoors.

She was preceded in death by her husband: James Human. Daughter: Rosie Barger.

She is survived by two sons: Rodger Shields and Johnnie Human. Brother: Jr. Shields. Two sisters: Willie...

Jamie  Jeffers Thomas

Jamie Jeffers Thomas

May 4, 2016

Mrs. Jamie Jeffers Thomas, age 46 of Harriman passed away unexpended Wednesday May 4, 2016 at her home. She loved spending time with and cooking for her "20 Pack" children, grandchildren and family and she loved the Lord.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Michael Thomas. Parents: James and Donna Miller. Grandmother: Mamie Russell Nephew: Michael Russell...

Susie  Davis Woods

Susie Davis Woods

May 2, 2016

Mrs. Susie Davis Woods, age 44 of Harriman, passed away Monday May 2, 2016 at Life Care Center of Morgan County.

She was preceded in death by her father: Jackie Davis. Grandparents: Leon and Edith Massengle.

She is survived by her husband: Patrick Woods. Two sons: Cody Halburnt and Logan Armes. Step daughter: Ava McCauley-Woods Mother: Alice...

Stephanie  Rena Gibson

Stephanie Rena Gibson

Apr 29, 2016

Ms. Stephanie R. Gibson, age 48 of Harriman passed away Friday April 29, 2016 at her home. She was preceded in death by her father: Brownie Gibson. And her mother and step-father: Bobbie Cromwell Underwood and Bill Underwood. She is survived by her daughter: Lexi Gibson. Three sisters: Tracie Gibson of Knoxville, Pam Forrester and Patricia Price both of Harriman....

April  Denise Armes

April Denise Armes

Apr 24, 2016

Mrs. April Denise Hill Armes, age 42 of Rockwood passed away Sunday April 26, 2016 at her home in Rockwood. She is survived by her husband: Bruce Armes. Her daughter: Rebecca Armes. Her father: Gary Hill. Her mother: Debbie Banken. Two sisters: Amy Neal and Carrie Fickley. And a host of other family, friends, and loved ones. The family will...

Harold  Lawrence Nitzschke

Harold Lawrence Nitzschke

Apr 22, 2016

Mr. Harold L. Nitzschke, age 89 of Sunbright, went home to be with the Lord Friday April 22, 2016 at his home. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Harold was a faithful member of the Sunbright United Methodist Church as well as a 50 year member of the New Faith Lodge #768 F&AM and the Sunbright O.E.S....

Bertha  Mae Nelson

Bertha Mae Nelson

Apr 15, 2016

Mrs. Bertha "Nanny Bert" Nelson, age 93 of Harriman, passed away Friday April 15, 2016 at her home. She worked at Roane Hosiery for many years. Nanny Bert was a faithful member of Emory Heights Baptist Church where she loved working in the kitchen, at Vacation Bible School and with the AWANAS. She was preceded in death by her son:...

Nancy  Belle McClain

Nancy Belle McClain

Apr 14, 2016

Ms. Nancy McClain, age 79 of Harriman passed away Thursday morning April 14, 2016 at The Bridge in Rockwood. She worked at Bonnies Restaurant for a number of years and she loved her dogs.

She was preceded in death by her parents: William and Cora McClain.

She is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law: Terry and Teresa...

Bonnie  Sue Ridge

Bonnie Sue Ridge

Apr 14, 2016

Mrs. Bonnie P. Ridge, age 84 of Harriman passed away Thursday April 14, 2016 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Noah Lee and Susie Peddicord.

She is survived by her husband: Gene Ridge. One son: David Ridge. Two Daughters: Pam and Dennis W. Baker, and Diane Ridge. Three grandchildren: Brandon W. Baker,...

June Davis

June Davis

Apr 10, 2016

Mrs. June Shadden Davis, age 83, of Wartburg passed away Thursday April 7, 2016 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was a member of Wartburg First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: Lawrence Davis. She was the last of 7 children born to T.A. and Ninnie Powell Shadden. She is survived by one son...

Donnie  Lee Watson

Donnie Lee Watson

Mar 28, 2016

Mr. Donnie Lee Watson Jr., age 43 of Harriman, passed away Thursday March 12, 2015 at his home. He is survived by his mother and step father: Lois Woods Hester and David Hester One son: Chad Goff of Michigan One daughter: Kassandra Disney and her husband Josh of Oak Ridge. One brother: Chuck Woods and his wife Michelle of Oliver...

Mildred  Juanita Collins

Mildred Juanita Collins

Mar 22, 2016

Mrs. Mildred Collins, age 85 of Harriman, passed away Tuesday March 22, 2016 at Renaissance Terrace. She was preceded in death by her parents: Roscoe and Ada Collins. Her step-mother: Gladys Collins. And one sister: Evelyn Russell. She is survived by two sons: Michael Cordle and Greg Howard. And one brother and sister-in-law: Tom and Jo Collins. Family and friends...

John  Franklin Matheson

John Franklin Matheson

Mar 21, 2016

Mr. John Franklin "Weasel" Matheson, age 60 of Harriman, passed away Monday March 21, 2016 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents: A.Y. and Charl Dean Matheson. Two brothers: Rick Matheson and Dwayne Hamilton. And one uncle: James Vanover. He is survived by his wife: Jo Ann Matheson. Six step-children: James and Bobbie Forester and Marcella...

James  Tarvel Hawn

James Tarvel Hawn

Mar 20, 2016

Mr. James Tarvel Hawn, age 78, passed away March 20, 2016 with his family by his side. Mr. Hawn was an Industrial Electrician at the K-25 and Y-12 plant where he retired with 28 years of service. He loved farming, spending time with his wife and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. James...

Victoria  Gibson Ledbetter

Victoria Gibson Ledbetter

Mar 18, 2016

Mrs. Victoria Ledbetter, age 80 of Kingston passed away Friday March 18, 2016 at Harriman Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was preceded in death by her husband: Billy "A.B." Ledbetter, Sr. Two brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law: Jr. and Betty Ledbetter, and Glen Ledbetter. She is survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law: Tommy and Ruby Ledbetter of Midtown and Charles and...

Mark  Calvin Nelson

Mark Calvin Nelson

Mar 17, 2016

Mr. Mark C. Nelson, age 52 of Pine Orchard community passed away Thursday March 17, 2016 at his home. He was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Fred and Dorothy Nelson. Infant brother: Bobbie Nelson. Brother: Ricky Nelson. Sister: Marinelle Baird.

He is survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law: George and...

Linda  Grissom King

Linda Grissom King

Mar 17, 2016

Mrs. Linda Grissom King, age 72 of Oakdale passed away Thursday March 17, 2016 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents: Cleo and Dosky Grissom. One brother: Donald L. Grissom. And two nephews: Johnny L. and Michael Grissom. She is survived by her partner of 31 years: Sharon Stratton. A private memorial service will be held...

Jimmy  Charles Human

Jimmy Charles Human

Mar 15, 2016

Mr. Jimmy Human, Sr., of Harriman passed away unexpectedly Tuesday March 15, 2016 at his home. Jimmy had an outgoing personality who was a friend to everyone he met and he never met a stranger. He was a proud 1955 graduate of Stivers High School in Dayton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents: Charlie and Gracie Human....

John  Ed Griffin

John Ed Griffin

Mar 11, 2016

Mr. John Ed Griffin, age 66 of Harriman passed away Friday March 11, 2016 at his home. John served in the United States Army. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War where he earned a Bronze Star. He was preceded in death by his parents: Mendell and Helen Clark Griffin. Three sisters: Linda Griffin, Priscilla Griffin and Lisa Brown....

James  Edward Thomas

James Edward Thomas

Mar 11, 2016

Mr. James Ed Thomas, age 74, passed away Friday March 11, 2016 at his home. He was a member of Emory Heights Baptist Church. He loved visiting other churches and singing. Ed also loved watching Gospel USA and Walker Texas Ranger. He is survived by his wife Alice Goodman Thomas Son and daughter-in-law: James Wayne and Denise Thomas Two daughters:...