Obituaries
Novena Joyce Sexton
May 4, 2013
Mrs. Novena Payne Sexton, age 69 of Sunbright, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday May 4, 2013 surrounded by her family and friends. She was a faithful member of Pilot Mountain Missionary Baptist Church for 44 years, serving as a Deacon's wife for 37 years. She was also a member of Sunbright Chapter 303 Order of the...
Betty Lou Self
May 3, 2013
Mrs. Betty Lou Self, age 59 of Harriman, passed away May 3, 2013 at Roane Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents: William Walter and Margaret Reno. Two brothers: Jack and Johnny Reno. And four sisters: Wilma McNeal, Mary Reno Hickey, Hattie "Boogie" Reno and Bessie Reno. She is survived by her husband: Kenneth Self. Four sons...
Ralph L. Gilmore
May 1, 2013
Mr. Ralph Gilmore, age 96 of Harriman, went to be with his heavenly father on May 1, 2013. He was a lifelong member of the Harriman Baptist Tabernacle. He was preceded in death by his wife: Ledith Gilmore. His parents: James and Tennessee Gilmore. Five sisters: Etha Edwards, Ethel Gann, Laura Gouge, Sarah Thacker, and Allie Cagle. And three brothers:...
William C. Morrow
Apr 28, 2013
Mr. William "Bill" Morrow, age 73 of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Roane Medical Center. Bill was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Kingston. He was also a veteran of the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents: William and Maggie Morrow. Two brothers: Robert and...
Ray Winnie
Apr 25, 2013
Mr. Ray Winnie, age 73 of Wartburg, passed away Thursday April 25, 2013 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He was preceded in death by his wife: Joyce Hacker Winnie. His parents: Ted and Dolly Howard Winnie. One brother: Gene Winnie. And one sister: Ruby Sims. He is survived by son: Anthony Winnie. Two grandsons: Dakota and Wyatt Winnie all...
Harold "Buz" Forrester
Apr 21, 2013
Mr. Harold "Buz" Forrester, age 77 of Harriman, passed away Sunday April 21, 2013 at his home. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Buz loved to play poker and he also enjoyed sports especially UT Football. He is preceded in death by his parents: Joe and Mary Forrester. Six brothers and five sisters. He is survived by...
Debra Kaye Bryant
Apr 8, 2013
Mrs. Debra "Debbie" Kaye Bryant, age 55 of Rockwood, formerly of Oakdale, passed away unexpectedly Monday April 8, 2013 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. She was preceded in death by her partner of almost 25 years: John Lee. A grandson: James Isiah Davidson. Her parents: Frances Smith and John D. Bryant. Her grandparents: James and Juanita Keylon. Two brothers:...
Effie Martha Riggs
Apr 8, 2013
Mrs. Effie Martha Riggs, age 88 of Harriman, passed away Monday April 8, 2013 at The Bridge at Rockwood where she has been a resident for the last 6 years. She has been a member of South Harriman Baptist Church for 45 years. Effie had worked at Burlington Hosiery Mill in Harriman and also as a CNA at Rockwood General...
James Larry Griffin
Apr 7, 2013
Mr. James Larry Griffin, age 60, of Harriman, passed away Sunday April 7, 2014 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents: Clyde & Margret Bradshaw Griffin. Two brothers: Dennis and Terry Griffin. He is survived by his wife: Pat Wells Griffin. Two daughters: Marcia & husband Robert Johnson and Laura Gilmore. Three grandchildren: Jessie Miles, Jessica...
Ralph A. Young
Apr 6, 2013
Mr. Ralph Alvin Young, Jr., age 51, of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord Saturday April 6, 2013 at Roane Medical Center. He was a beloved son who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Harry and Mary Young and Elmer and Cecile England. Four uncles and two...
Elizabeth Rose Beardshall
Apr 4, 2013
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Tabitha Lynn Watson
Apr 3, 2013
Mrs. Tabitha Buttram Watson, age 42 of Wartburg, passed away Wednesday April 3, 2013 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. She was of the Baptist faith. Tabitha was a 1988 graduate of Central High School in Wartburg. She loved playing basketball and spending time with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Louie and Zelma Buttram...
Imogene Farmer
Mar 23, 2013
Mrs. Imogene Ford Farmer, age 81 of Sunbright, passed away Saturday March 23, 2013 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her husband of 52 years: C.E. Farmer. Two sons and daughters-in-law: Michael and Patricia Farmer of Maryville and Stephen and Susan Farmer of Tullahoma. Five grandchildren...
Edward Presswood
Mar 20, 2013
Mr. Edward Presswood, Jr., age 69, of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday March 20, 2013 at the Harriman Care and Rehabilitation Center. He worked at Ausburn Transmission Repair for more than 13 years. Edward was a member of the Emory Gap Independent Church of God. A church that Edward helped to build as a teenager, along...
Layfatte Fate Currier
Mar 16, 2013
Mr. Layfatte Fate Currier, Jr., age 88 of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord Saturday March 16, 2013 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. Fate worked at the Harriman Hosiery Mill for 36 years. He was a dedicated husband and father and will be missed by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Laufatte...
Shirley Ann Dean
Mar 15, 2013
Mrs. Shirley "Ann" Dean, age 67, of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Friday March 15, 2013. A native of Chickamauga, GA, she moved to Roane County in 1971. She was an instructor at Tennessee School of Beauty and also a cook at Chuck's Deli. She was preceded in death by her parents: Tom and Willie Ray...
Betty Jo Cook
Mar 14, 2013
Mrs. Betty Jo "Floogie" Gillis Cook, age 81 of Kingston, passed away Thursday March 14, 2013 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. She was preceded in death by her husband: Adelbert Cook. One son: Michael Cook. And one brother: Bob Gillis. She is survived by one son: Ronald Cook of Poughkeepsie, NY. One granddaughter: Lindsey Cook of Philadelphia, PA. One...
Jack Douglas Gooch
Mar 12, 2013
Mr. Jack D. Gooch, age 80 of Rockwood, passed away Tuesday March 12, 2013 at Roane Medical Center. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents: Carlyl and Olive Gooch. And one brother: John Gooch. He is survived by his wife of 57 years: Georgene Cohs Gooch. Two daughters and...
Charles Lee Chambers
Mar 10, 2013
Mr. Charles L. Chambers, age 40, of Harriman, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013 at Roane Medical Center. He is survived by his mother: Kathy Stallings The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Davis Funeral Home, in Harriman, from 6-8 PM. The funeral service will follow at 8:00 PM with Bro. Wayne Nelson officiating. The graveside...
Loudean Proffitt
Mar 9, 2013
Mrs. Loudean Proffitt, age 84 of Harriman, passed away Saturday March 9, 2013 at Roane Medical Center. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Harriman. She was preceded in death by her husband: Albert Proffitt. She is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law: Wayne Ashley, Ronnie and Cheryl Proffitt and Keith and Phyllis Proffitt. One grandson: John...
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