Obituaries

Clinton M. Pickard
May 23, 2011
Elder Clinton Pickard, age 89, of Harriman, passed away Monday May 23, 2011 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He spent his life as a minister of several churches in Tennessee and Georgia. He is a veteran of World War II, where he spent many days and weeks overseas in the hottest of battles. God took care of him and...
Richard G. Klopfenstein
May 20, 2011
Mr. Richard Klopfenstein, age 71 of Lancing, passed away Friday May 20, 2011 at his home. He was a loving man who worked hard all his life. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years: Linda Sue Klopfenstein. And one daughter: Belinda Klopfenstein. He is survived by four sons: Richard and wife Louana of Deer Lodge. Alex...

Audrey Cook
May 20, 2011
Mrs. Audrey Sexton Cook, age 95 of Harriman, passed away Friday May 20, 2011at Baptist Health Care in Lenoir City. She was preceded in death by husband: Roy W. Cook. Daughter: Margaret "Peg" Francois. Parents: Leonard & Ellen Sexton. Four brothers: Arvel, Don, Doug and Glen Sexton. Three sisters: Nell Deporter, Evelyn Willis and Imogene Ytou. She is survived by...

Kathy J. Webb
May 19, 2011
Mrs. Kathy Moore Webb, age 57 of Harriman, passed away Thursday May 19, 2011 at Roane Medical Center. She was preceded in death by two children: Kristy and Aaron Webb. Her father: Robert Moore. And her brother: Bob Moore. She is survived by one son: Thad Webb. Her mother: Gwyndolyn Gains. One brother: Dan Moore. Two grandsons: Dustin and Lucas...

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...

Bernice Irene Price
Mar 27, 2011
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