Mary “Carolyn” Heatherly Houston, age 77, of Ten Mile past away Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Life Care Center of Morgan County.  She was born August 25, 1941 in Knoxville and has been a resident of Roane County most of her life. Carolyn was a faithful member of Salem Baptist Church in Ten Mile, where she taught the Junior Girls Sunday School class for many years. She had worked for over 25 years at Kiser- Roth Hosiery Mill and later retired from Renaissance Terrace where she had...

Betty J. Renfro, age 76, of Kingston passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Trinity Health & Rehab Center in Lenoir City. She was born May 10, 1943 in Meigs County but lived most of her life in Roane County. Betty was a faithful member of Maple Grove Baptist Church and loved attending as long as her health permitted. She loved her rose bushes and enjoyed working in her flower beds. Her main enjoyment in life was spending time with her grandsons. Preceded in death by her parents, Gaither...

Heather Elizabeth Cannon, age 47, of Oak Ridge, formerly of Kingston, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at her residence.  She was born December 21, 1971 in Knoxville.  She was a graduate of Roane County High School and went on to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree.  Heather was employed at CNS Y-12 as a Procedure Writer.   She had numerous hobbies but her greatest joy was riding around in her new red Jeep.  Heather had just finished an exciting trip with...

Jon Neil Wilson, age 81, of Kingston, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at his home with his loving wife and family by his side. He was born June 18, 1937 in Gobie and was a 1956 graduate of Roane County High School where he was Captain of the football team.  He was a member of First Baptist Church of Kingston.  Jon was saved in 1965 under the leadership of Wayne Rosser and served the Lord faithfully from that day forth.  He had the unique ability to build or fix...

JOHN O. CAMPBELL, age 65, of Harriman passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Renaissance Terrace. He was born May 22, 1954 in Knoxville. Graveside service was held 12:00 pm, Monday, June 10, 2019 at New Midway Cemetery in Kingston.  Fraker Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.  

John Charles Ferguson, age 80, of Rockwood passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 at his home. He was born August 9, 1938 in Rockwood and has been a lifelong resident of Roane County. Arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced as soon as the information becomes available. Online register book can be signed at www.Frakerfuneralhome.net. Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston in charge of the arrangements.

Bernice Seiber Lowe, age 85, of Kingston passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at the home of her daughter in Ten Mile.  She was born March 12, 1934 in Devonia and moved to Roane County in 1968.  She was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church in Ten Mile. Mrs. Lowe was owner & manager of Bayside Marina of Kingston in the 70’s.  She loved to crochet and all types of lawnwork.  Preceded in death by her husband, Jessie James Lowe; children, Frankie, Keith &...

W.H. (Blackie) Hamilton, age 94, of Kingston passed away Monday, May 27, 2019 at his home with his family by his side.  He was born September 6, 1924 in Kingston and has been a lifelong resident of Roane County.  He was a member of Union Chapel Baptist Church.  He retired from Rust Engineering in Oak Ridge.  Blackie loved fishing, gardening, playing & watching baseball.  He was an avid Atlanta Braves & U.T. sports fan.  He was always a selfless person,...

Joshua (Josh) Allen Freels, II, age 16, of Harriman, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019. He was born July 9, 2002 in Oak Ridge and was an upcoming senior at Roane County High School.  Josh was employed by Blue Beacon Truck Wash in Knoxville.  He loved fishing, riding ATV’s & working on cars with his dad.  He also enjoyed various sports.  Preceded in death by his dear friend, Austin (Frenchy) French; grandparents, Robert Stevens, Charles Northup, and Gene Vannover;...

Lewis (Bucky) DeBord, age 76, of Kingston, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge.  He was born November 1, 1942 in Knoxville and was a member of Kingston United Methodist Church.  Bucky retired from Y-12 Nuclear Plant where he had worked as a Radiographer.  He was a United States Navy veteran who served his country proudly in Kenitra, Morocco, and honorably discharged to the US Naval Reserve Manpower Center in Bainbridge, Maryland. He...