All Obituaries
Charlotte Novack Rockwood
Charlotte Kathleen Novack, age 77, of Rockwood passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Roane Medical Center. She was born July 27, 1944 in San Diego, California and moved to the Pine Orchard community of Morgan County in 1995 with her husband, Dan. Charlotte was an animal enthusiast and had a great passion for dogs and horses. She enjoyed practicing and demonstrating art as an Artist. Preceded in death...
Charlotte Kathleen Novack, age 77, of Rockwood passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Roane Medical Center. She was born July 27, 1944 in San Diego,...
Regina Haymond Kingston
Regina Lynn Pesterfield Haymond, age 51, of Kingston passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Parkwest Medical Center. She was born May 20, 1970 in Roane County where she remained a life long resident. She enjoyed cooking and baking, knitting for her grandchildren. Regina loved her family and treasured time spent with them. She had worked as a Medical Assistant for Covenant which she enjoyed very much. Preceded in death by her father,...
Regina Lynn Pesterfield Haymond, age 51, of Kingston passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Parkwest Medical Center. She was born May 20, 1970 in Roane County where she...
Whitney Colyer Harriman
Whitney Shae Colyer, age 23, of Harriman, passed away suddenly Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. She was born March 11, 1998 in Oak Ridge and has been a life long resident of Roane County. She was a 2016 graduate of Midway High School where she played for the basketball and softball teams. Whitney went on to Roane State Community College where she received her Associate degree in Health Science in 2020. Whitney was employed...
Whitney Shae Colyer, age 23, of Harriman, passed away suddenly Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. She was born March 11, 1998 in Oak Ridge and has...
Porsche Cantrell Liberty, TN
Porsche Lynn Cantrell, age 31, of Liberty, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 in DeKalb County. She was born September 1, 1989 in DeKalb. She enjoyed gaming, playing Nintendo & Mario games as well as collecting Harlequin figurines & novels. She was an avid collector of hedgehogs and always liked getting in her mothers makeup box & jewelry box. Porsche loved spending time with her daughter. She was employed as a waitress at Disco Tienda...
Porsche Lynn Cantrell, age 31, of Liberty, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 in DeKalb County. She was born September 1, 1989 in DeKalb. She enjoyed gaming, playing...
Darrell Roberts Kingston
Darrell Eugene Roberts, age 60, of Kingston passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born October 29, 1960 in Rockwood and was a lifelong resident of Roane County. Darrell enjoyed trout fishing, and working on cars. Preceded in death by his father, Zirkel Eugene Roberts.
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Darrell Eugene Roberts, age 60, of Kingston passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born October 29, 1960 in Rockwood and was a lifelong...
Angela Yates Ten Mile
Angela Faye England Yates, age 58, of Ten Mile, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021 at the home of her daughter. She was born May 6, 1963 in Sweetwater. Angela was a member of Ten Mile Holiness Church. She enjoyed doing crafts, painting, sewing and loved being outdoors. She also loved water. Some of her favorite times were those spent with her kids and grandkids. Preceded in death by her mother, Katherine Jewell Letner England. Angela was loved dearly and...
Angela Faye England Yates, age 58, of Ten Mile, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021 at the home of her daughter. She was born May 6, 1963 in Sweetwater. Angela was a member of Ten Mile...
Everett Ferguson Rockwood
Everett F. Ferguson, age 77, of Rockwood passed away Friday, July 2, 2021 at Park West Medical Center. He was born April 14, 1944 in Rockwood and was a lifelong resident of Roane County. He was a member of Shepherds Chapel and loved listening to Pastor Arnold Murray. He had worked 20 years as a Laborer Forman at Watts Bar, Sequoyah and as a contractor for TVA Nuclear plant. Everett was a member of Chattanooga Laborers Local Union No. 846. He was an avid golfer and...
Everett F. Ferguson, age 77, of Rockwood passed away Friday, July 2, 2021 at Park West Medical Center. He was born April 14, 1944 in Rockwood and was a lifelong resident of Roane...
Ralph Bales Ten Mile
Ralph E. Bales, age 75, of Ten Mile passed away at his home Friday, July 2, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was a lifelong resident of Ten Mile. He was a school bus driver for Meigs County Schools for 33 years. Ralph loved to fish and work on cars. He also loved to trade on vehicles. Ralph was a member of Nebo House of Prayer of Jesus Christ. Preceded in death by his parents, Dex & Viola Bales; brother, Roger Bales.
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Ralph E. Bales, age 75, of Ten Mile passed away at his home Friday, July 2, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was a lifelong resident of Ten Mile. He was a school bus driver for Meigs...
Michael Aaron Barkley Kington
Michael “Aaron” Barkley, age 40, of Kingston passed away Friday, July 2, 2021 at his home. He was born March 23, 1981 in Knoxville. He was a member of Rivergate Church in Kingston. He loved target shooting with his gun; building guns and was a gunsmith hobbyist. Aaron loved riding his scooter until May 21, 2020 when his whole world changed. He suffered an accident which caused him to be a quadriplegic but was a...
Michael “Aaron” Barkley, age 40, of Kingston passed away Friday, July 2, 2021 at his home. He was born March 23, 1981 in Knoxville. He was a member...
Dorothy Walsh Kingston
Dorothy Pittman White Walsh, age 91, of Kingston, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born May 11, 1930 in Avery County, North Carolina and graduated from Cranberry High School in Newland, North Carolina, moving to Kingston in 1951. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Kingston and also a member of The Order of The Eastern Star Kingston, Chapter No. 405. Mrs. Walsh had worked at both the K-25 and Y-12 plants before...
Dorothy Pittman White Walsh, age 91, of Kingston, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born May 11, 1930 in Avery County, North Carolina and...
Billie Wyatt Kingston
BILLIE JEAN HEDGECOCK WYATT – age 89, of Kingston, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021 at her daughter, Teresa’s home in Kingston. She was born April 18, 1932, in Roane County and has been a lifelong resident of the Lawnville Community. She was a faithful and dedicated servant of Youngs Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church where she served as an elder, Sunday school teacher, choir director and church historian and youth leader. She was Secretary/Treasurer of...
BILLIE JEAN HEDGECOCK WYATT – age 89, of Kingston, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021 at her daughter, Teresa’s home in Kingston. She was born April 18, 1932, in Roane County...
V. Edward "Ed" Houston Kingston
Virney Edward “Ed” Houston passed away peacefully on June 25, 2021 at the age of 81 in his home surrounded by love. His long-term battle with serious medical issues, related to his work at K-25 in Oak Ridge, accumulated following a surgical procedure conducted on May 28th from which he was unable to recover.
Family has been the central focus of Ed’s life. He was honored and proud to be the patriarch to his large strong family. Preceded in death by his parents: Birtle and...
Virney Edward “Ed” Houston passed away peacefully on June 25, 2021 at the age of 81 in his home surrounded by love. His long-term battle with serious medical issues, related to his...
George Collins Kingston
George Claude Collins, age 83, of Kingston passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at his home with his loving wife and family at his side. He was born September 11, 1937 in Loudon County. He was a 1956 graduate of Sweetwater High School. George was a member of The Grove in Kingston. He was a retired machinist with a total of 40 years, in the United States Navy from 1956-1976 and Martin Marietta and Union Carbide from 1976-1996. He has been a Roane County resident since 1977. George...
George Claude Collins, age 83, of Kingston passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at his home with his loving wife and family at his side. He was born September 11, 1937 in Loudon County. He...
Sandra Gough Harriman
Sandra Jean Gough, age 64, of Harriman passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Roane Medical Center. She was born February 6, 1957 in Bakersfield, California, but grew up in Powder Springs, Georgia. Sandra did secretarial work until 1984, at which time she and her husband, Mike, formed G&S Construction, Inc., in Oak Ridge where she served as Vice President & Secretary. Sandra started the original Roane County Humane Society and had a great passion for animals,...
Sandra Jean Gough, age 64, of Harriman passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Roane Medical Center. She was born February 6, 1957 in Bakersfield, California, but grew up in Powder Springs,...
Elmer Boyd Woody Kingston
Elmer Boyd “Coach” Woody, age 85, of Kingston, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born June 22, 1935 in Roane County and was a 1953 graduate of Midway High School. He furthered his education, receiving a B.S. degree from TN Wesleyan, M.S. and E.D.S. degree from TN Tech. Coach, as many knew him, was a high school teacher at Midway...
Elmer Boyd “Coach” Woody, age 85, of Kingston, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born June 22, 1935 in...
Myrtle McGuckin Kingston
Myrtle Lee McGuckin, age 88, of Kingston, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born November 7, 1932 in Madison, Florida. She was a member of Luminary United Methodist Church. Myrtle enjoyed bird watching, plants and also collected foxes. She was an avid fan of Elvis Presley, going to Memphis at his passing. Preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Cody Hanks; great-granddaughter,...
Myrtle Lee McGuckin, age 88, of Kingston, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born November 7, 1932 in Madison, Florida. She...
James Snow Harriman
James Allen Snow, age 65, of Harriman passed away suddenly Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Roane Medical Center due to Covid. He was born October 19, 1955 in Mobile Alabama, moving to Roane County at the age of five. James was a United States Navy Vietnam veteran who served his country proudly. He enjoyed gardening and doing yard work but treasured time spent with his precious grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles Kenneth Snow &...
James Allen Snow, age 65, of Harriman passed away suddenly Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Roane Medical Center due to Covid. He was born October 19, 1955 in Mobile Alabama, moving to Roane County...
Norma Tucker Kingston
Norma Jean Tucker, age 84, of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was born March 9, 1937 in Hiltons, Virginia. She worked many years as a caregiver in various healthcare facilities and homes. Norma Jean was a very talented seamstress and her most treasured times were spent sewing, doing needlepoint and various crafts. Preceded in death by her parents, Clyde Earl Parker...
Norma Jean Tucker, age 84, of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was born March 9, 1937 in Hiltons,...
Helen Lane Ten Mile
Helen Louise Edgemon Lane, age 88, of Kingston, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at the home of her daughter in Ten Mile, surrounded by her family. She was born March 8, 1933 in Hilton, Virginia. She was the wife of Cyrus Reuben Edgemon of Ten Mile. Helen enjoyed her family, birdwatching, working in her flowers, jigsaw puzzles and word searches. Her most treasured memories were time spent with her daughter, Kathy,...
Helen Louise Edgemon Lane, age 88, of Kingston, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at the home of her daughter in Ten Mile, surrounded by her family....
Iva Sue Armes Kingston
Iva Sue Gallaher Armes, age 80, of Kingston, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 14, 1940 in Oak Ridge and retired from K-25 as a chemical operator and remained a member of OCAW Local Union No. 3-288. Sue was a member of Union Chapel Baptist Church. She enjoyed working in her flowers, gardening, shopping, traveling and taking care of her family. Her most treasured memories was time spent with her precious...
Iva Sue Gallaher Armes, age 80, of Kingston, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 14, 1940 in Oak Ridge and retired from K-25 as a...
Gary Barnard Kingston
Gary Arthur Barnard, age 78, of Kingston passed away Tuesday May 12, 2021. He was born October 20, 1942 in the state of New York. He was a proud United States Army veteran who served 2 tours in Vietnam. He loved traveling, being on the water, fishing and spending time with family. He worked hard as a very dedicated electrical engineer with strong work ethic in many states and companies until he chose to retire and reside for the duration of his life with his wife in...
Gary Arthur Barnard, age 78, of Kingston passed away Tuesday May 12, 2021. He was born October 20, 1942 in the state of New York. He was a proud United States Army veteran who served 2...
Dorothy Price Philadelphia
Dorothy L. Price passed from this life Tuesday, May 5, 2021 at her home, due to cardiac arrest. She was born December 22, 1927 in Sevier County. She is predeceased by her husband of over 60 years, Roe Price; her parents, Rebecca Jane Ward Lowe and Luther Thomas Lowe; sisters, Mollie Lowe Proffitt (Eugene) and Ruby Lowe Ogle (Dana); brothers, Fred Lowe, Carl Lowe (Norah), and Kenneth Lowe (Marie) all of Sevier County.
Survivors left to cherish her memory are her...
Dorothy L. Price passed from this life Tuesday, May 5, 2021 at her home, due to cardiac arrest. She was born December 22, 1927 in Sevier County. She is predeceased by her husband of...
David Pierce Kingston
Robert “David” Pierce took his last breath on April 27, 2021 and entered his forever heavenly home. David was born on April 24, 1949. He lived an amazing 72 years. He is preceded in death by his loving parents, Robert “Jack” and Hazel Pierce.
He is survived by 3 daughters & sons-in-law, Shannon and Tim Bolden, Carly and Matt Harrison and Kayla and Danny Chinn. He also has 6 grandchildren, Timothy Bolden, Paul Bolden and wife Katy, Reed, Cade and Knox Harrison and...
Robert “David” Pierce took his last breath on April 27, 2021 and entered his forever heavenly home. David was born on April 24, 1949. He lived an amazing 72 years. He is preceded in...
Donnie Watson Harriman
Donnie Ray Watson, age 63, of Harriman, passed away peacefully at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center April 24, 2021. Donnie (Don) Ray Watson loved fishing. He was a very talented and gifted craftsman whether it was with wood, paint, etc. He loved old cars and listening to old music. He was an avid joker and was famous for his one liner dad jokes. He always lit up any room when he walked in. He served in the Marine Corp and while serving earned an award...
Donnie Ray Watson, age 63, of Harriman, passed away peacefully at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center April 24, 2021. Donnie (Don) Ray Watson loved fishing. He was a very talented and...
Phillip "Tom" Rogers Kingston
Tom Rogers, age 69, of Kingston, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at the Roane Medical Center after a long-term illness of Atherosclerosis. He was born September 22, 1951 in Oak Ridge and was a graduate of Roane County High School, Class of 1969, and graduate of The University of Tennessee with a BS degree in Accounting. He was a member of Kingston United Methodist Church and a former member of First Baptist Church of Kingston. Preceded in death by parents, Glenn C. and Eleanor Koenig...
Tom Rogers, age 69, of Kingston, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at the Roane Medical Center after a long-term illness of Atherosclerosis. He was born September 22, 1951 in Oak Ridge and was a...
Herman Lynn, Jr. Knoxville
Herman Newton Lynn, Jr (known to family and friends as Cooner or Junior), was born November 16, 1949 in Harriman and left this life after an extended illness on Sunday, April 18, 2021.
Preceded in death by his father, Herman Lynn Sr (Shorty) and mother, Anna Lee Simpson Lynn, both of Harriman.
Survived by brothers, Donald Ray Lynn Sr (Judy, deceased) of N. Aurora IL, David Henry Lynn (Opal, deceased) of Yorkville IL, and Daniel Jacob Lynn Sr (Danny) of Knoxville, who has been...
Herman Newton Lynn, Jr (known to family and friends as Cooner or Junior), was born November 16, 1949 in Harriman and left this life after an extended illness on Sunday, April 18,...
Hugh Hickey Kingston
Hugh L. Hickey, age 86, of Kingston passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at his home. He was born November 8, 1934 in Roane County. He was a United States Army veteran who served his country proudly. While his health permitted, he attended Southwest Baptist Church. Hugh enjoyed coon hunting and was an avid gardener. Preceded in death by his daughters, Robin & Bridget Hickey; parents, Ralph & Grace Hickey; brothers, Ralph Jr., Ross, and Billie Hickey;...
Hugh L. Hickey, age 86, of Kingston passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at his home. He was born November 8, 1934 in Roane County. He was a United States Army veteran who served his...
Robert Galazin Knoxville
Robert “Bob” Galazin passed away Thursday, April 8 at his home in Knoxville, Tennessee. A graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University and Stevens Institute of Technology, Bob worked in the Inks & Coatings industry until he retired in 2006. Bob was an avid Atlanta Braves fan who also enjoyed tennis, Texas Hold ‘Em, and traveling the world. He is survived by his wife, Anne, and his stepchildren Robert Kimbrough and Kimberly O’Connor. Online register book can be...
Robert “Bob” Galazin passed away Thursday, April 8 at his home in Knoxville, Tennessee. A graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University and Stevens Institute of Technology, Bob worked in...
Jeremy Puckett Kingston
Jeremy Allen Puckett, age 44, of Kingston, Tennessee, passed away on April 1, 2021 at home surrounded by his family after a short but valiant battle with cancer.
Jeremy is a U.S. Navy veteran. He served on fast-attack submarines from 1999 to 2007, achieving the rank of Petty Officer First Class. Since leaving the Navy, he was employed by TVA at The Watts Bar Nuclear Plant as a Unit Operator.
Jeremy was always up for an adventure. His grandest adventure was the full, rich life he lived with...
Jeremy Allen Puckett, age 44, of Kingston, Tennessee, passed away on April 1, 2021 at home surrounded by his family after a short but valiant battle with cancer.
Jeremy is a U.S. Navy veteran. He...
Patsy Crass Kingston
Patsy Johnson Crass, age 82, of Kingston passed away March 28, 2021. She was preceded in death by her infant son Barry Lee Crass, parents Virgil and Maggie Barger Johnson, her siblings Virgil Richard Johnson, Joseph Edward Johnson and Virgie Ann Johnson Humphrey. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Benny Crass of Kingston and their daughters Katrina Minor and Pamela (Wade) Ray. She was also blessed with 6 grandchildren, Taylor Minor (Clint) Clark, Nathan and Jade...
Patsy Johnson Crass, age 82, of Kingston passed away March 28, 2021. She was preceded in death by her infant son Barry Lee Crass, parents Virgil and Maggie Barger Johnson, her siblings...
Barbara Jackson Kingston
Barbara Lee (Smith) Jackson, 82, of Kingston, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 at Methodist Medical Center. She was born in Kingston, Tennessee where she lived most of her life. She was a graduate of Roane County High Class of ‘57. She played basketball as a guard for the Kingston Yellow Jackets and was voted “Most Athletic” her Senior year. She was an active member of Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Her passion was making floral...
Barbara Lee (Smith) Jackson, 82, of Kingston, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 at Methodist Medical Center. She was born in Kingston, Tennessee where she lived most of her life. She...
Ellen Martin Kingston
Ellen Parks Martin, age 78, of Kingston, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at Tennova Healthcare of Turkey Creek. She was born September 18, 1942 in Roane County. She had worked as a seamstress at the Roane Hosiery Mill and also at Palm Beach. Ellen enjoyed shopping and cooking but her main joy came from playing with her great grandbaby. Preceded in death by her first husband, Joe Ridge; second husband, Edgar Martin; parents, Ernest & Arvenia Crabtree Parks; brothers,...
Ellen Parks Martin, age 78, of Kingston, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at Tennova Healthcare of Turkey Creek. She was born September 18, 1942 in Roane County. She had worked as a...
Shirley Burwinkle Kingston
Shirley Ann Ruck Burwinkle, age 91, of Kingston, passed away Friday, March 20, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was a faithful member of Morrison Hill Christian Church in Kingston and a member of Southeast Christian Church while living in Louisville, Kentucky. Shirley also attended the University of Louisville. She was very musically inclined and played the steam calliope on “The Belle of Louisville”. She also had a great love for...
Shirley Ann Ruck Burwinkle, age 91, of Kingston, passed away Friday, March 20, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was a faithful member of Morrison Hill Christian...
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