Obituaries

Ernest Junior "Rick" Hall  Jr.

Ernest Junior "Rick" Hall Jr.

Jul 16, 2015

Mr. Ernest "Rick" Hall, age 51 of Rockwood, passed away Thursday July 16, 2015 at Roane Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents: Ernest and Melissa Hall. One brother: Kenny Gregory Hall. He is survived by his wife: Aleshia Hall Four children: Michael, Ricky Joe, and Emily Hall, and James Gardner Jr. Two sisters: Jo Chambers and...

John William "Bill" Devaney

John William "Bill" Devaney

Jul 15, 2015

Mr. John W. "Bill" Devaney, age 75 of Harriman, passed away Wednesday July 15, 2015 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served aboard the USS Floyd B. Parks (DD-884). Bill owned and operated Devaney Electric in Harriman for over 43 years. He was a competitive drag boat racer who loved...

Ralph  E. Potter

Ralph E. Potter

Jul 12, 2015

Mr. Ralph E. Potter, age 71 of Harriman, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday July 12, 2015 at Parkwest Medical Center. Ralph served four years in the US Navy. For several years, he coached Little League Football and loved every minute of it working with great kids and staff. He was preceded in death by his parents: Charlie and...

Bessie  Ruth Kelly

Bessie Ruth Kelly

Jul 10, 2015

Bessie Ruth Hamilton Kelly, age 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 10, 2015. She was born February 19, 1923, in Harriman, Tennessee, to Frank and Ethel Hamilton, who precede her in death. She was a charter member of Big Emory Baptist Church in Harriman, where she attended faithfully for many years. She was married...

Irene  Young Templin

Irene Young Templin

Jul 10, 2015

Mrs. Irene Templin, of Kingston, formerly of Chicago, IL passed away Friday July 10, 2015. She was born February 4, 1939 in Glenmary, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband: Jack Templin. Her mother: Gertrude Schubert. Her father: Arlin Young. One brother: Dewey Young. And one sister: Hyllis Sellers. She is survived by two sons: Scott Templin and...

Clayton  Eugene Mathis

Clayton Eugene Mathis

Jul 6, 2015

Mr. Clayton Eugene Mathis, age 88 of Kingston, passed away Monday July 6, 2015 at his home. Clayton was born October 17, 1926 in Akron, Ohio. His family moved to Mossy Grove before he was three years old until 1936 when the family moved to Harriman. He graduated from Harriman High School in 1944. Later that year, he joined the...

Tony  William Crouch

Tony William Crouch

Jul 5, 2015

Mr. Tony W. Crouch, age 47 of Chesapeake, VA passed away Sunday July 5, 2015 in Portsmouth, VA. He was born February 17, 1968 in Marion, IN. Tony was a retired Chief from the United States Coast Guard after 22 years of honorable service. While in the Coast Guard, Tony worked with the D.E.A. and Homeland Security and served in...

Noah  Eugene Howard

Noah Eugene Howard

Jul 5, 2015

Mr. Noah E. Howard, age 92 of Harriman, passed away Sunday July 5, 2015 at his home. He was a faithful member of South Harriman Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Noah served in the United States Navy from 1941 to 1945 and was a veteran of World War II. While in the Navy, Noah served aboard the...

Ernest  Wayne Holmes

Ernest Wayne Holmes

Jun 28, 2015

Mr. Ernest Wayne Holmes, age 68, of Harriman, passed away Sunday June 28, 2015 at UT Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents: Ernest Erwin & Mary Flippo Homes. Receive friends will be Friday July 3, 2015 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM at Davis Funeral Home, Harriman. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM with Bro....

Teddie  A. Smith

Teddie A. Smith

Jun 25, 2015

Mr. Teddie A. Smith, age 85 of the Potters Chapel community in Lancing passed away Thursday June 25, 2015 at his home. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Korean Conflict in 1951 and 1952. He had many stories over the years and he loved his military brothers and his country. Mr. Bill Smith of...

Peggy  June Young

Peggy June Young

Jun 23, 2015

Mrs. Peggy Newcomb Young, age 85 of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday June 23, 2015 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. For more than 22 years, Peggy worked as a volunteer at Roane Medical Center. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Oakdale and was also a member Laurel Chapter 22 O.E.S....

Thomas  Ray Johnson

Thomas Ray Johnson

Jun 13, 2015

Mr. Thomas Johnson, age 33, of Harriman, passed away at on Saturday June 13, 2015 at Roane Medical Center. He is survived by two children: Isaiah and Eden Johnson. Mother and her husband: Shirley Diane & Anderson Cheon. Two brothers: Donnie and James Kimbrough. One sister: Cynthia King. Foster parent: David Randall Whaley. The family will receive friends Thursday June...

Virginia  Jo Campbell

Virginia Jo Campbell

Jun 9, 2015

Mrs. Virginia Jo Campbell, age 85 of Harriman passed away Tuesday June 9, 2015 at Roane Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband: Lloyd Campbell. Son: Ronnie Campbell. Parents: Thomas & Sarah Cagle. Sisters: Helen Rogers and Arvelene Treadway. Brother: Floyd Cagle She is survived by her daughter: Deborah Campbell Henley. Two granddaughters: Jennifer Henley Peters and...

June Elizabeth Moore Sexton

June Elizabeth Moore Sexton

Jun 9, 2015

Mrs. June Elizabeth Moore Sexton, age 82 of Harriman passed away Tuesday June 9, 2015 at Roane Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband: Thomas Sexton Sr. Her parents: Howard and Grace Hart Moore She is survived by one son: Thomas Sexton Jr. The family will receive friends Thursday June 11, 2015 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM...

Billy  Mack Gilmore

Billy Mack Gilmore

Jun 8, 2015

Mr. Billy Gilmore, age 67 of Harriman, passed away Monday June 8, 2015 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents: Dave and Helen Gilmore Two brothers: Ernest and David Gilmore One sister: Barbara Polston He is survived by his wife: Shelby Barry Gilmore Two sons: Tim and his wife Amanda Barry and Rusty Barry One daughter:...

Evelyn  Narcissus Hasbrouck

Evelyn Narcissus Hasbrouck

Jun 2, 2015

Mrs. Evelyn Hasbrouck, age 91, of Oakdale passed away Tuesday June 2, 2015 at her home with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents: Stanford and Faye Linzey. And two brothers: Stanford Linzey, Jr. and Garnet Linzey. She is survived by her husband of 70 years: Egbert Hasbrouck. Her children: Sandra Moore, Stephen Hasbrouck,...

Ronald Henry "Ronnie" Rogers

Ronald Henry "Ronnie" Rogers

Jun 1, 2015

Mr. Ronald Henry "Ronnie" Rogers, age 74 of Jamestown passed away Monday June 1, 2015 at Signature Healthcare of Fentress County in Jamestown. He was preceded in death by his parents: Orville and Alta Creason Rogers. And one sister: June Rogers. He is survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law: Boyd and Barbara Rogers of Wartburg, Gary and Sandra Rogers of...

Robert  William Nabbe

Robert William Nabbe

May 31, 2015

Robert William Nabbe, age 95, of Lebanon, Tennessee formerly of Harriman died Sunday, May 31, 2015 after a long illness. Born in Newark, New Jersey on September 12, 1919 to Frederick Leo Nabbe and Edna Koelsch Nabbe, he was raised in Irvington, New Jersey, and in 1936 graduated from Frank H. Morrell High School. Drafted in 1941, Nabbe served in...

Verdel  "Smitty" Smith

Verdel "Smitty" Smith

May 31, 2015

Mr. Verdel "Smitty" Smith, age 79, of Ten Mile, passed away at his home on Sunday May 31, 2015. He was the proud owner and operator of Smitty's Body Shop since 1973. He was preceded in death by his parents: Virgil and Delta Smith. One brother and sister-in-law: Vonel & Pat Smith. And one daughter: Robin Hicks He is survived...

Judy Gail Griffin Stringfield

Judy Gail Griffin Stringfield

May 17, 2015

Mrs. Judy Gail Griffin Stringfield, age 67 of Harriman, passed away Sunday May 17, 2015 at her home. She enjoyed watching wrestling. She was preceded in death by her parents: Clyde Leonard and Margaret Jewels Griffin And three brothers: Terry Lynn, James Larry, and Clyde Dennis Griffin. She is survived by her husband: Leroy Stringfield One daughter: Tammy Gale Jeffers...