Obituaries
Anna Lee Smith
Jan 25, 2013
Mrs. Anna Lee Kennedy Smith, age 71 of Wartburg, formerly of the Chestnut Ridge Community, passed away Friday January 25, 2013 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents: Dillard and Sallie Taylor Kennedy. Three brothers: Jackie, Carl and Merle Kennedy. One sister: Phyllis Thompson....

Leo Edward Meyer
Jan 23, 2013
Mr. Leo "Bud" Meyer, age 77 of Kingston, passed away Wednesday January 24, 2013 at his home. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Meyer was retired from Delta Airline after more than 20 years of service and was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Athens. He is preceded in death by his parents:...

Emma Elizabeth Murray
Jan 22, 2013
Mrs. Emma Murray, age 97, of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday January 22, 2013 at Harriman Care and Rehab Center. She was preceded in death by her husband: Clyde Murray. She is survived by a special nephew and care-giver: John Underwood and a host of other nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Thursday...
Shirley Ann Smith
Jan 21, 2013
Mrs. Shirley Voyles Smith, age 75 of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord Monday January 21, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. She has been a faithful member of Big Emory Baptist Church since she joined the church in 1950. Shirley worked at Burlington Mills in Harriman for more than 19 years. She later went to...
Michael Gallahar
Jan 19, 2013
Mr. Michael Gallahar, age 66 of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord Saturday January 19, 2013. He retired from the United States Marine Corps in May of 1980. Michael was also retired from TVA's Kinston Fossil Plant. He was a member of the NAACP, the American Legion Post 232 in Harriman and the Harriman Junction Masonic Lodge #103....
Anna Pauline Cooper
Jan 18, 2013
Mrs. Pauline (Fritts) Cooper, age 97 , of Harriman, passed away Friday, January 18, 2013 at Harriman Care and Rehab. She served Roane County as a teacher for 44 years. Pauline was, also, a member of the Harriman United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: Mack Cooper Two sisters: Louise Johnson and Sara Belle Hamby And...

Michael Dewayne Ausburn
Jan 17, 2013
Mr. Michael Dewayne Ausburn, age 42, passed away, Thursday, January 16, 2013 at his home. He is preceded in death by his father: James Ausburn. He is survived by his mother: Sandra Schubert Ausburn of Harriman. Three children: Skyler, Michael, and Lacy Ausburn of Coalfield. Two brothers: Rick and Stephen Ausburn both of Harriman, TN And a host of nieces,...

Carolyn Lee Daniels
Jan 17, 2013
Mrs. Carolyn L. Daniels, age 59 of Harriman, passed away Thursday January 17, 2013 at Roane Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband: Butch Daniels One sister: Karen Daniels And one grandson: Jonathan Daniels. She is survived by two sons: Jonathan and Jagger Daniels Three daughters: LeAnne Ibarra, Jessica Daniels, and January Daniels One sister: Kathy Hickey...

Brenda Sue Collins
Jan 11, 2013
Mrs. Brenda Sue Gibson Collins, age 68 of Oliver Springs, passed away Friday January 11, 2013 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents: Walter and Lyda Finks Gibson. She is survived by her husband: Freddy Collins. Three sons: Freddy Jr., Michael and Robert Collins all of Oliver Springs. Two brothers: James Gibson of Midtown and Don...

Harold Berryton Staples
Jan 10, 2013
Mr. Harold Staples age 79, of Oakdale passed away Thursday January 10, 2013 at his home. He is survived by his wife: Melba Siniard Staples. Son: Phillip Staples of Oakdale. Two daughters: Cindy Moore and Debbie Edwards of Lenoir City. 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Saturday January 12, 2012 at Davis Funeral Home, Harriman...

Freddie Lewis Hatfield
Jan 9, 2013
Mr. Freddie L. Hatfield, age 64 of Pine Orchard Community, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday January 9, 2013 at his home. He was a member of Pine Orchard Baptist Church. Freddie was a veteran of the United States Army. He served in Vietnam and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was preceded in death by his parents:...
Clyde Arnold Vowell
Jan 7, 2013
Mr. Clyde A. Vowell, Jr., age 63 of Ten Mile, passed away Monday January 7, 2013 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. He was a member of Fowlerville Lodge 164 F&AM in Fowlerville, MI. Clyde was also a member of the South Roane County Volunteer Fire Department where he started their First Responder Program. He also served...

Joyce Marie Winnie
Jan 3, 2013
Mrs. Joyce Hacker Winnie, age 66 of Wartburg, passed away Thursday January 3, 2013 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was preceded in death by her father: Zirkle Hacker. She is survived by her husband: Ray Winnie. And her son: Anthony Winnie both of Wartburg. Her mother: Reba Hacker. One brother: David Hacker both of Harriman. And two...
Benny Harold Williford
Dec 29, 2012
Mr. Benny Williford, age 74 of Harriman, passed away Saturday December 29, 2012 at Roane Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his wife: Marilyn Worley Williford. His parents and his brothers and sisters. He is survived by two sons: Randy and Mark Williford. One daughter: Donna Yaeger. Four grandchildren, two great grandchildren and a host of nieces and...

Syble Louise Roberts
Dec 12, 2012
Mrs. Syble Louise Roberts, age 86 of Harriman, passed away Wednesday December 12, 2012 at Roane Medical Center. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy. She was preceded in death by her husband: Chester S. Roberts. Two sons: Jr and Jimmy Roberts. Three daughters: Vivin Teal, Dinah Roberts and Linda Roberts. She is survived by two...
Dixie Lee Duty
Dec 11, 2012
Mrs. Dixie Hall Duty, age 69 of Wartburg, passed away Tuesday December 11, 2012 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. She was a member of Big Mountain Baptist Church. Dixie was a loving mother and grandmother and always had a smile on her face. She was preceded in death by two husbands: Edsel Dalton Hall and Henry "Buster" Duty. Her...
Estella Emma Cochran
Dec 6, 2012
Mrs. Dorothy (Estella) Cochran, age 87, of Atlanta, GA, formally of Harriman passed away Thursday December 6, 2012. Dorothy was the former owner of Cochran's bookkeeping and Tax Service. She graced many lives with her kindness and gentle spirit and was loved by her family and all those whose lives she touched. She will be missed by all who knew...

James Bradford Probert
Nov 29, 2012
Mr. Jim Probert, age 57 of Harriman, passed away Thursday November 29, 2012 at Roane Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father: Sidney Probert. He is survived by his wife: Wilda McKinney Probert. His mother and step-father: Ellen and Fred Williamson of Kingston. Two sons: Justin and Jesse Probert. And one daughter: Cara Butts all of Traverse...
Frances Marie Parpart
Nov 29, 2012
Mrs. Frances Meunier Robinson Parpart, age 73, of Harriman passed away Thursday November 29, 2012 at the Life Care Center of Morgan County. She was preceded in death by one son: Andy Meunier. She is survived by four sons and two daughters-in-law: Russell Meunier, Thomas Meunier, Gary and Faye Meunier and Richard and Tammy Robinson. One daughter and son-in-law: Debbie...

Charles Martin "Marty" Thornton
Nov 26, 2012
Mr. Charles Martin "Marty" Thornton, age 70, of Harriman, passed away Monday November 26, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was a Vietnam veteran having served tours with both the United States Army and Navy. He was preceded in death by his mother and father. Five brothers And one sister. He is survived by his wife of...
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