Dec 8, 2023

Preston Lyfe “P-Man” Wells, 12, went to be with the lord December 8, 2023, at East Tennessee Children's Hospital. He was a member of New Life Church of God in Midtown. He played football for the Harriman Blue Devils from the time that he was four, he loved singing in church, the University of Tennessee, and the Tennessee Titans....

Dec 7, 2023

Mr. Chance Sandifer, 39 of Sunbright, passed away December 6th, 2023, from a motorcycle accident. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle more than anything. He loved the speed, the wind in his face, the freedom he felt while riding, and loved the Florida Gators. He said “When I die I want to die on my motorcycle, if that happens just...

Dec 6, 2023

Mr. Freddie Ray Williford, 73, of Oakdale passed away December 6, 2023, at his home.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Robert & Ethel Williford.

Two brothers: Jerry Williford and Clarence Williford.

Four sisters: Bobbi Williford, Irma Young, Irene Williford, and Patsy Hamilton.

He is...

Dec 4, 2023

Ms. Betty Westmoreland, 86, of Harriman passed away December 4, 2023, at Roane Medical Center.  She enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is preceded in death by her two sons: Roger Dale Preston and Eddie Hines.

Daughter: Nancy Drain.

Survived by her two sons: Terry Hines and James...

Nov 30, 2023

Mr. Donald Elmer Gooch, 92, of Harriman, passed away November 30, 2023, at Roane Medical Center.

He was predeceased by his wife: Wanda June Gooch.

Son: Mike Gooch.

Son-in-law: Charles Lee Sadler.

He is survived by his son: David Gooch.

Daughter: Teresa Sadler.

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Nov 20, 2023

Ms. Janie Sue Sexton, 69, of Harriman was born on November 10, 1954, in Waco, Texas.  After a short battle with cancer, Janie passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 20, 2023.  She was of Baptist faith and an active member of Mt Pisgah Baptist Church.  She had also attended Meadowview Baptist Church in Wartburg for many years. ...

Nov 19, 2023

Mr. Jimmy Sexton, Sr., age 77 of Rockwood passed away November 19, 2023, at his home.  He served in the US Marine Corps and worked at TVA Kingston.

He is preceded in death by his parents: JC & Ottie Sexton.

Brother: Larry Sexton, Sr.

He is survived by his son: Jimmy Sexton, Jr....

Nov 18, 2023

Ms. Elizabeth Futrell, 69, of Rockwood passed away November 18, 2023, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville.  She was a member of Mt. Teman Baptist Church.  She loved to paint and work on crafts, reading books, and working in the gardens and flowers.

She is preceded in death by her father: Leland Powell.

Mother: Jimmy...

Nov 18, 2023

Mrs. Mary Lou Stamey King Owen, age 84 of Rockwood, passed away November 18, 2023, at Victorian Square in Rockwood.  She was a member of the Courts of Praise Church of God in Harriman.  She loved to dance, be outdoors and have a good time with family and friends.

She is proceeded in death by her parents:...

Nov 16, 2023

Mr. Junior Hawn, age 85 of the Frankfort Community, passed away Thursday November 16, 2023, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Junior loved his milk cows, and was a hardworking, and generous man.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Cecil and Lennis Potter Hawn.

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Nov 12, 2023

Ms. Whitney Cox, 45, of Harriman passed away on November 12, 2023, at her home.  She was a member of the Trenton Street Baptist Church.  Whitney loved watching UT football and spending time with family.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Carle & Doris Cox.

She is survived by her son: Isaac Collins....

Nov 11, 2023

Mr. Keith Edward Williford, 63, of Harriman passed away November 11, 2023, at Diversicare in Oakridge. He was a member of the Baptist Tabernacle in Rockwood.

Keith was born December 5, 1959, and grew up in Harriman, TN, where he chose to live his entire life. He attended school at Bowers Elementary, South Harriman Junior High and...

Nov 5, 2023

Mrs. Cathy Best Sandifer, 64, of Harriman passed away November 5, 2023, at her home.  She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years: Samuel Robert Sandifer.

Son: Scotty Dwaine Stout.

Parents: Allen & Bobbie Edwards Best.

Survived by her two...

Nov 3, 2023

Mr. Carl Lynn Cromwell, 78, of Cookeville, formally of Oakdale, passed away, November 3, 2023, at his home.

He was predeceased by his parents: Elmer & Hester Cromwell.

He is survived by his wife: Betty Marlene Wilson.

Sister: Barbara Oran.

And many friends and loved ones.

Nov 2, 2023

Mrs. Edna Kerley, age 92 of Harriman, passed away November 2, 2023, her home.  She was a member of Big Emory Baptist Church. Edna worked for 48 years at Roane Horsey.  She was a spunky dancing queen.

She is proceeded in death by her husband: Ridley “Bud” Kerley.

Son: Gary Kerley.

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Nov 1, 2023

Mrs. Janice Brown, age 67 of Wartburg, passed away Wednesday November 1, 2023, at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. Janice worked as a volunteer at Patty’s Closet for many years.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Thomas and Lou Brown.

She is survived by a host of friends and loved ones.

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Nov 1, 2023

Mr. David L. Hickman, age 73 of Wartburg, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday November 1, 2023. He retired after a long career as a machinist. David was a Vietnam Veteran and served in the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Herbert and Rena Howard Hickman.

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Oct 28, 2023

Mr. Jimmy Dean Trail II, 54, of Harriman, passed away October 26, 2023, at his home. He was a member of VFW Auxiliary 6598 in Harriman. He was of Baptist faith and loved to talk to and help people.

He was preceded in death by his wife: Maria Cisson.

Father: Jimmy Trail.

Oct 27, 2023

Mrs. Connie Esty, 63, of Oak Ridge passed away October 27, 2023, at Methodist Medical Center after a short illness. She was a member of Moose Lodge #1316 in Oak Ridge. She loved playing bingo, being in the nature and watching animals, and helping everybody in any way she could.

She is preceded in death...

Oct 27, 2023

Mrs. Nettie Ellison, 75, of Kingston passed away on October 27, 2023, at Signature Healthcare of Rockwood.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Sam Jasper & Nettie Gladys Ellison.

Six brothers: William “Dub” Franklin Ellison, Carl Ellison, Bruce Ellison, Leroy Ellison, Ross Ellison, and Jasper Ellison.

Sisters: Dorothy Ellison, Francis Ellison,...