Obituaries

Virgie Juanita Hamby Honeycutt

Virgie Juanita Hamby Honeycutt

Jan 21, 2015

Mrs. Virgie J. Honeycutt, age 86 of Harriman went home to be with the Lord Wednesday January 21, 2015 at her home. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was retired from American Yarn Craft where she worked many years as a spinner. After retirement she didn't stop there. She continued to work cleaning houses for people...

Van  Alan Carden

Van Alan Carden

Jan 19, 2015

Mr. Van Alan Carden, age 51 of Harriman passed away Monday January 19, 2015 at his home. He loved University of Tennessee Football and spending time with his family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Jerry and Imogene Carden And one nephew: Michael Childs

He is survived by his wife: Tammy Brummett Carden...

Ronald Barger

Ronald Barger

Jan 18, 2015

Mr. Ronald Barger, age 70, passed away at home on January 18, 2015. He is preceded in death by one son: Ronald Fredrick Barger. One grandchild: Kevin May. He is survived by his wife: Beulah Faye Easter Barger. Two sons and daughters in law: Robert & Robyn Barger and Ricky Wayne & Cindy Barger. Three daughters and sons in law:...

James  Monroe Nelson

James Monroe Nelson

Jan 15, 2015

Mr. James M. Nelson age 80, of Harriman, passed away Thursday January 15, 2015 at his home. James worked at the Hosiery Mill here in Harriman before he retired after 40 plus years. He loved his dog, Gracie, and loved to farm. James was a loving father and grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his wife: Violet Marie...

Alfred Lee "Toby" Myers

Alfred Lee "Toby" Myers

Jan 9, 2015

Mr. Alfred "Toby" Myers, age 72 of Harriman passed away Friday January 9, 2015 at Roane Medical Center. He was a deacon at Anointed Praise and Worship Church in Harriman. He is preceded in death by his father: Carl Wilkerson. And one sister: Sis Ray. He is survived by his wife of 28 years: Bessie J. Myers. Two sons: Rodney...

Elizabeth Kelly "Betsy" Ganies Tackett

Elizabeth Kelly "Betsy" Ganies Tackett

Jan 4, 2015

Mrs. Elizabeth Kelly Gaines Tackett, age 93 of Harriman passed away Sunday January 4, 2015 at her home. She worked as the central treasurer in the Bristol, Virginia school system until she retired. Mrs. Tackett also volunteered her time to the Bristol Cancer Society and Bristol Hospice.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years: Benjamin...

Mary Lenora Miller Alexander

Mary Lenora Miller Alexander

Jan 1, 2015

Mrs. Mary Miller Alexander, age 85 of Harriman, passed away Thursday January 1, 2015 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. She is preceded in death by her husband: E.B. "Tex" Alexander One son: James Brad Hawn And two sisters: Marjorie Synder and Helen Bishop She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law: Dale and Ann Alexander. Two daughters: Gail Alexander...

William Charles "Bill" Freer

William Charles "Bill" Freer

Dec 31, 2014

Mr. William Charles "Bill" Freer, age 65, passed away at home on December 31, 2014 with his beloved family by his side after a long battle with COPD. He is the loving husband of Debra Freer, father of two children, and grandfather of three grandchildren. He was the eldest son of William E. and Antoinette Freer. Bill grew up in...

Alvin Palmer

Alvin Palmer

Dec 29, 2014

Mr. Alvin Palmer, age 67, of Kingston passed away at his home Monday December 29, 2014.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Richard and Colline Palmer And grandparents: Robert and Dora Ward.

He is survived by three sisters: June Cisson and husband Clyde, Virginia Rucker and husband Jerry, and Jan Farmer all of Kingston. Several...

Gloria  Ruth Barton

Gloria Ruth Barton

Dec 27, 2014

Mrs. Ruth Barton, age 89, of Harriman passed on to Heaven Saturday December 27, 2014. Ruth had been a resident of Victorian Square Assisted Living Facility in Rockwood since April 2013. She married her husband, Glenn Howard Barton, after he returned from World War II and was preceded in death by him in 2004. She was also preceded in death...

Annette  Louise Harmon

Annette Louise Harmon

Dec 24, 2014

Ms. Annette Trail Harmon, age 47 of Rocky Top, formerly of Harriman, passed away Wednesday December 24, 2014 at her home. She was an artist known to many. Annette always had a smile on her face, she was very friendly and never met a stranger. She was of the Baptist faith and read her Bible daily and enjoyed listening to...

Mary  Elizabeth Brooks

Mary Elizabeth Brooks

Dec 21, 2014

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Brooks, age 74 of Kingston passed away Sunday December 21, 2014 at Roane Medical Center.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Dana Brooks One daughter: Wanda Brooks And one sister: Helen Gentry.

She is survived by three special friends: Jean Waldo, Carolyn Roddy, and Terri Kamer And a host of other friends....

Glenn E. "Denny" Galyon

Glenn E. "Denny" Galyon

Dec 13, 2014

Mr. Glenn E. "Denny" Galyon, age 72, of Harriman passed away Saturday December 13, 2014 at Renaissance Terrace in Rockwood. He served in the Tennessee Army National Guard from 1964 till 1970. He was preceded in death by his parents: Paul and Eva Galyon. One brother: Al Galyon. And one sister: Deanna "Sissy" Galyon. He is survived by his daughter...

Lawrence Thomas "Tommy" Taylor

Lawrence Thomas "Tommy" Taylor

Dec 12, 2014

Mr. Lawrence "Tommy" Taylor, age 83 of Harriman, passed away Friday December 12, 2014 at The Bridge in Rockwood. He was a United States Army veteran.

He was preceded in death by his first wife: Marie Taylor Parents: Robert Lee and Hope Taylor One son: Terry Taylor Four brothers: Frank, Homer, Bobby Jack, and Don Taylor And one sister:...

Harry  Terrance Whiley

Harry Terrance Whiley

Dec 7, 2014

Mr. Harry T. Whiley, age 82 of Harriman, passed away Sunday December 7, 2014 at Roane Medical Center. He was a United States Marine Corps vet of the Korean War.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Robert and Annie Whiley. Three brothers: Donald, Arthur George and Robert Whiley.

He is survived by his wife of...

April  Dawn Manis

April Dawn Manis

Dec 7, 2014

Mrs. April Dawn Manis, age 40 of Harriman passed away December 7, 2014 at Roane Medical Center. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her daughter: Ricca Manis. Parents: Frank & Ricky Boles. Brother: Franklin Boles II. Sister: Georgina Seever.

She is survived by two daughters: Tiffany Cox and...

Alvin Lee "Hoot" Gibson

Alvin Lee "Hoot" Gibson

Dec 2, 2014

Mr. Alvin "Hoot" Gibson age 79 of Harriman passed away Tuesday December 2, 2014 at his home.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Arthur and Sadie Ollis Gibson Four brothers: Glen, Oscar, Lawrence and Sherman And two sisters: Beulah Wells and Irene Rose

He is survived by one daughter and son in law: Audra Lisa...

Roberta  Moore Burgess

Roberta Moore Burgess

Nov 28, 2014

Mrs. Roberta Moore Burgess age 61 of Harriman passed away Friday November 28, 2014 at Roane Medical Center. Preceded in death by her husband: Clay Burgess. Son: Kenneth Clayton Burgess Father: Kenneth Moore. Brother: Ken Moore She is survived by her loving caring daughter and best friend: Amber Burgess Mother: Joy Moore. Brother: Jerome "Jerry" Moore. Sister in law: Jennifer...

James  Henry Ray  Sr.

James Henry Ray Sr.

Nov 23, 2014

Mr. James Henry Ray Sr., age 73, passed away Sunday November 23, 2014 at The Bridge in Rockwood surrounded by his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Henry and Willie Pearl Bushong Ray. Three brothers: Johnny, Donnie, and Jimmy Ray.

He is survived by his wife: Geneva Phillips Ray. Two sons: James Ray Jr....

Mary  Edna Sumner

Mary Edna Sumner

Nov 23, 2014

Mrs. Mary Edna Hall Sumner, age 91, a native of Morgan County, went to be with the Lord Sunday November 23, 2014. She was a servant of the Lord for many years. She enjoyed gardening, especially her flowers, and she was an accomplished seamstress. Mrs. Sumner was very devoted to her family. She loved working as a nurse for many...

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