Obituaries

Carolyn  Sue Benton

Carolyn Sue Benton

Aug 21, 2012

Mrs. Carolyn Benton, age 58, of Harriman passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents: E.T. Grant and Mary Lane Grant. And one nephew: Eddie Nelson. She is survived one daughter: Leann Redman. Two brothers: Dan and Mark Benton. Two sisters: Mary and Cheryl Benton. A private memorial service will be...

Reese  Lynn Richardson

Reese Lynn Richardson

Aug 19, 2012

Mr. Reese Lynn, "Reesie Cup" Richardson, age 45 of Hendersonville, TN, born and raised in the Joyner Community, was called home Sunday August 19, 2012 after fighting his battle with Pancreatic Cancer with his family by his side. Reese had many interests during his life. His passions ranged from sports, baseball being his finest, and woodworking, to the thrill of...

Brian  Clay Burgess

Brian Clay Burgess

Aug 15, 2012

Mr. Brian Clay Burgess, age 54 of Harriman passed away Wednesday August 15, 2012 at his home. He was preceded in death by his mother: Patsy Hamby Lay. And father: Keith Burgess. He is survived by one daughter: Amber Burgess. Wife: Roberta Burgess. Two brothers: Chet and wife Cathy Burgess and Frank Burgess. Sister Lynn and husband David Perella. And...

William  Lee Kelly

William Lee Kelly

Aug 10, 2012

Mr. William Lee Kelly, age 75, of Rockwood passed away peacefully 6t his home on August 10, 2012. He was of Baptist faith. Bill was an avid sports fan. He also coached and umpired girls and women's softball for more than 20 years. He enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing during his spare time. Mr. Kelly retired from Bayou Steel in...

Leslie  Michelle Price

Leslie Michelle Price

Aug 3, 2012

Mrs. Leslie "Pokey" Price, age 49 of the Westel community passed away Friday August 3, 2012 at Roane Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her father: Richard Ward. And her mother: Barbara Mayton Ward. She is survived by two daughters: Wendy and Ashley Price. One grandson: Preston Price. One brother and sister-in-law: Jeff and Janet Ward. R.J. Hudson...

George  Arnold Crawford

George Arnold Crawford

Aug 3, 2012

Mr. George Arnold Crawford, Jr., age 71, of Harriman, passed away Friday August 3, 2012 at Roane Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents: Rose Elizabeth and George A. Crawford Sr. He is survived by his wife: Teresa Crawford. Three daughters: Amie Elizabeth Crawford-Weaver and Chalcy Kelly and Stephanie Williams. Two brothers: Steve and David Crawford. One...

Mary  Gail Fisher

Mary Gail Fisher

Aug 2, 2012

Mrs. Mary "Gail" Grant Fisher, beloved mother, sister and friend, went home to be with our Lord on Thursday, August 2, 2012. She was 59 years old. Gail lived in Rockwood and was a 1971 graduate of Rockwood High School. She was preceded in death by her parents: E.T. Grant and Mary Lane Grant. And one nephew: Eddie Nelson. She...

Benjamin  Franklin Hope

Benjamin Franklin Hope

Jul 31, 2012

Mr. Benjamin "B.F." Hope, age 87, of Harriman, passed away Monday July 31, 2012 at his home. He was retired from the Harriman Fire Department. He was preceded in death by one daughter: Jeannie Smith. And two step-sons: Dennis and Erwin Sampson. He is survived by his wife: Hazel Hope. Four sons: Buddy, Bennie, David and Barry Hope. Four daughters:...

Virginia  Josephine Hughes

Virginia Josephine Hughes

Jul 30, 2012

Mrs. Virginia "Jenny" Hughes, age 84, of Harriman passed away Monday July 30, 2012 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband: Willie E. Hughes. Her parents: James and Josie Phillips Hughes. Her sister: Jean Letner. And one grandson: Lee Hughes. She is survived by two: Todd and Stanley Hughes. One daughter: Donna Hughes. Two grandsons: James...

Lulla  Belle Hendrickson

Lulla Belle Hendrickson

Jul 27, 2012

Mrs. Lulla Belle Armes Hendrickson, age 75 of Harriman, passed away Friday July 27, 2012 at Roane Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband: Stanley Hendrickson. Her parents: Harvey and Louise Armes. And one sister: Mildred Keisling. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law: Debra and Jeff May. Two grandchildren: Travis and Amanda May. Six sisters:...

Mamie  "Susie" Bowlin

Mamie "Susie" Bowlin

Jul 20, 2012

Mrs. Mamie "Susie" Sandifer Bowlin, age 63, of Oakdale, passed away Friday July 20, 2012 at Roane Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her Husband: Eldon Bowlin. Parents: Hayden and Frankie Sandifer. Five Brothers: Jack, Corky, James, Tommy, and Gary Sandifer. Four Sisters: Betty, Mary, and Dorothy Sandifer, and Billie Rose. One great-grandson: Brian Christopher Peters. And grandparents:...

Albert  Harley Rose

Albert Harley Rose

Jul 17, 2012

Mr. Albert Harley Rose, age 83, of Harriman, went home to be with his Lord on July 17, 2012 at Roane Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was a faithful charter member of the Harriman Baptist Tabernacle. He was a long-time employee of Roane Hosiery and the TN Department of Transportation. In addition to his parents, he was...

Mary  Frances Burris

Mary Frances Burris

Jul 17, 2012

Mrs. Frances Burris, age 74, of Harriman, passed away July 18, 2012 at Parkwest Medical Center. She is survived by her husband: Dennis Burris. Five sons: Tony and wife Libby Phillips, Joe and wife Betty Phillips, Calvin Phillips, David Burris, and Donnie and wife Freda Burris. Four daughters: Judy and husband Steve Pritchett, Brenda and husband Ronnie Hicks, Linda and...

Billie Hale

Billie Hale

Jul 17, 2012

Ms. Billie Cox Hale, born, November 28, 1921 in Sweetwater, TN, went to Heaven peacefully on July 17, 2012 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She was a member of the Christian Church in Harriman. She was a well-known historian and genealogist, and she formerly wrote a column on residents of South Harriman for the Roane Reader. She also...

George  Delbert Douglas

George Delbert Douglas

Jul 6, 2012

Mr. George "Booger" Douglas, age 80, of Harriman, passed away Friday, July 6, 2012 at Roane Medical Center. He was a veteran of the US Army. Before his retirement, he worked for more than 30 years at Tennessee Forge and Steel Company and later at Bayou Steel. He was preceded in death by his wife: Juanita Ruth Gilmore Douglas And...

Donna  Marie Taylor

Donna Marie Taylor

Jul 3, 2012

Mrs. Donna Cofer Taylor, age 54 of Harriman, passed away Tuesday July 3, 2012 at Harriman Care & Rehab Center. She was preceded in death by her parents: John Donald and Robbie Lewis Cofer. One brother: Robert D. Cofer. And one sister: Patricia Hawkins. She is survived by one daughter: Misty Moffitt. Four brothers: Doug, Charles, Mike and Brian Cofer....

Deena  Marie Rose

Deena Marie Rose

Jun 27, 2012

Mrs. Deena Marie Rose, age 43 of Lancing, passed away Wednesday June 27, 2012 at her home with her family by her side. She was an employee of BMSP / MCCX for three years. She was preceded in death by her mother: Donna Tracy Pastorius. And her grandparents: W.T. and Marie Tracy. She is survived by two daughters: Kadie Marie...

Shirley  Vea Cates

Shirley Vea Cates

Jun 13, 2012

Mrs. Shirley Cates, age 69 of Harriman, passed away Wednesday June 13, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was preceded in death by her parents: Vaden and Eva Mae Treadway Kirkland. One brother: James Kirkland. And two sisters: Barbara Thompson and Sharon Kent. She is survived by her husband of 42 years: Tom Cates. One daughter: Lee...

Wilma  Charlene Phillips

Wilma Charlene Phillips

Jun 10, 2012

Mrs. Wilma Charlene Phillips, age 79 of Rockwood, passed away Sunday June 10, 2012 with her family by her side. She was a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. Wilma and her husband John C. Phillips owned and operated Phillips Salvage in Rockwood for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband: John C....

Gerald  "Jerry" Fain

Gerald "Jerry" Fain

Jun 8, 2012

Mr. Gerald "Jerry" Fain, age 69 of Harriman, passed away Friday June 8, 2012 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville. He was a member of Walnut Hill Baptist Church. Since retiring from K-25 Jerry has worked on many remolding jobs. He is survived by his wife: Joyce Bosher Fain. Three daughters and sons-in-law: Jaylene & Jr Sneed, Teresa & Tony...