Obituaries

Russell  Ray Barefield

Russell Ray Barefield

May 16, 2011

Mr. Russell Ray Barefield, age 60, of Harriman, passed away Monday May 16, 2011 at Roane Medical Center. He worked with Tennessee Hardwood Floors for 21 years. He was preceded in death by his mother: Flonnie Lassiter. One brother: Alva D. "Buster" Barefield. And one sister: Wilma Ann Overbee. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law: Tracy and Tony...

Michael  Joe Williams

Michael Joe Williams

May 5, 2011

Michael Joe "Rabbit" Williams, age 59 of Harriman, passed away Thursday May 5, 2011 at his home. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. For more than 22years, Michael coached little league football in Harriman and Oakdale. He was an avid CB radio enthusiast. He was preceded in death by his parents: Joe Leonard Williams and Marian...

Dwight  Lee Peters

Dwight Lee Peters

May 2, 2011

Mr. Dwight L. Peters, age 60 of Harriman, passed away Monday May 2, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents: Thomas Samuel Peters and Juanita Ruth Douglas. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law: Noel & Jennifer Peters of Rockwood. Daughter: Kimberly Peters of Harriman. Brother: Gary Peters. Sister: Claudette Davis. Step father: George Douglas. Aunt: Mattie...

Jere  Franklin Hall

Jere Franklin Hall

May 1, 2011

Mr. Jere F. Hall, age 69 of Rockwood, passed away Sunday May 1, 2011 at his home. Jere was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps where he was wounded at Guantanamo Bay during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He has worked in the tire business and been associated with Goodyear Tire for more than 47 years. For the last...

Jimmie  B. Jackson

Jimmie B. Jackson

Apr 29, 2011

Mr. Jimmie B. Jackson, age 84 of Harriman, passed away Friday April 29, 2010 at The Bridge at Rockwood. He is preceded in death by his parents: Jake and Fannie Jackson. One brother: Lindsey Jackson. He is survived by his two brothers: Bob Jackson of Harriman and Luther Jackson of Oakdale. Three sisters: Mildred Wilder of Harriman, Wynetta Morrison of...

Grace Devaney

Grace Devaney

Apr 27, 2011

Mrs. Grace Stancil Devaney, age 87, formerly of Harriman, passed away Wednesday April 27, 2011 at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC. She was the daughter of Major Washington and Vista Paralee McCoy Stancil. Grace was a proud graduate of Sunbright High School, Class of 1944. She retired from Burlington Mills after 30 years of faithful service and was a member...

Darrell  Lynn Roberts

Darrell Lynn Roberts

Apr 25, 2011

Mr. Darrell Lynn Roberts, age 54 of Harriman, passed away Monday April 25, 2011 at his home. Darrell was a veteran of the US Army before serving 16 years in the National Guard. He attended New Life Baptist Church and loved Sci-Fi, hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife of 32 years: Doris Plemons Roberts. Two sons: Joshua...

Gary  Junior Sitzler

Gary Junior Sitzler

Apr 21, 2011

Mr. Gary Sitzler, age 61 of Harriman, passed away Thursday April 21, 2011 at the Harriman Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was preceded in death by his parents: Melvin Samuel and Sally Trentham Sitzler. He is survived by two sisters: Linda Bingham of Oakdale and Brenda Vance of Rockwood. Two brothers: Willis and Marvin Sitzler both of Harriman. His good...

David  Allen Collins

David Allen Collins

Apr 16, 2011

Mr. David Allen Collins, age 58 of Harriman, passed away Saturday April 16, 2011 at Renaissance Terrace Care & Rehabilitation Center. He served in the Army from March 1972 until October 1973. He drove a cab for many years. He was preceded in death by his adopted parents: Rev. Amos and Jessie Johnson Collins. His parents: Hershel and Hazel Johnson...

Lorene Barber

Lorene Barber

Apr 15, 2011

Ms. Lorene Barber, age 70 of Harriman, passed away Friday April 15, 2011 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Lorene enjoyed sewing, puzzle books and loved her dogs. She was preceded in death by her mother: Etta Stringer. She is survived by three sisters: Donna Barber and Hannah Gann both of Harriman, Maxin Crowe of Oliver Springs and Mary...

Roy  Henry Davis

Roy Henry Davis

Apr 9, 2011

Mr. Roy H. Davis, age 76 of Kingston, formerly of Eatonton, GA, passed away Saturday April 9, 2011 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. Roy was a dedicated fisherman. He was preceded in death by his wife: Betty Lewis Davis. His parents: Caulie and Annie Wright Davis. And two brothers: Tommy and...

Lela  Ferrel Smith

Lela Ferrel Smith

Apr 7, 2011

Mrs. Lela Ferrel Kesterson Smith, age 69 of Wartburg, went to be with her Heavenly Father Thursday April 7, 2011 at the Life Care Center of Morgan County. She was a devoted Christian and a member of Pilot Mt. Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: Mr. and Mrs. Roland Kesterson. And three sisters: Euna, Joyce and...

Allene Coffey

Allene Coffey

Apr 6, 2011

Ms. Allene Coffey, age 88 of Harriman, passed away Wednesday April 6, 2011 at the Harriman Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was employed at Kayser-Roth in Harriman from 1941 until 1987. After her retirement she assisted with supplying food for the Roane State BSU and was a leader in VBS each summer at her church. As an active member of...

Clinton  Elmore Neal

Clinton Elmore Neal

Apr 1, 2011

Mr. Clinton E. Neal, age 82 of Rockwood, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday April 1, 2011 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. Clint was a 23 year veteran of the US Navy. After serving his country, Clint attended the University of Tennessee where he earned both his bachelors and masters degrees in history. He educated...

Betty  Lee Giles

Betty Lee Giles

Mar 29, 2011

Mrs. Betty L. Giles, age 73 of Harriman, went to be with the Lord Tuesday March 29, 2011 at Roane Medical Center. She was of the Baptist faith. Betty retired in 1997 from the Harriman City Hospital after 38 years of dedicated service. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and will always be remember for her kindness and...

Carl  Robert Turpin

Carl Robert Turpin

Mar 27, 2011

Mr. Robert Carl Turpin, age 73, of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday March 27, 2011 at his home. He was a deacon at Mill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents: Alex and Bertha Turpin. One brother: Virgil Turpin. One sister: Audrey Lee Turpin. He is survived by his wife of 57 years:...

Bernice  Irene Price

Bernice Irene Price

Mar 27, 2011

An obituary is not available at this time for Bernice Irene Price. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Ruby  M. Biggs

Ruby M. Biggs

Mar 25, 2011

Mrs. Ruby M. Biggs, age 84 of Kokomo, IN passed away Friday March 25, 2011. She retired from General Motors after 31 years of service. Ruby was a member of Courts of Praise Church of God in Harriman and attended Bethel Tabernacle in Kokomo, IN. She loved growing flowers. She was preceded in death by her husbands: James Carl Hill...

Billy  Paul Moore

Billy Paul Moore

Mar 23, 2011

Mr. Billy Paul Moore, age 76 of Harriman, passed away Wednesday March 23, 2011 at Renaissance Terrace in Harriman. He was a veteran of both the US Army and the Army National Guard. Billy was a member of Riverside Baptist Church. He loved his church dearly. He was preceded in death by his son: Mark Moore. Three brothers: Charles, Robert...

Charles  Rolland Byrd

Charles Rolland Byrd

Mar 15, 2011

Mr. Charles Rolland Byrd, age 31 of Harriman, passed away to be with the Lord Tuesday March 15, 2011 at Erlanger Medical Center. He was born October 15, 1979 in Rockwood, Tennessee. Charles was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his father: Bobby Byrd. And his grandparents: Walter and Stella Eaton, Robert and Bessie Byrd and...

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