Obituaries

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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