All Obituaries
Shirley Bradford Harriman
Shirley Lee Hensley Bradford, age 92, of Harriman, TN entered eternal rest early Saturday morning, September 23, 2023, at NHC Healthcare in Oak Ridge, TN, as the final chapter of her wonderful life came to a close. Shirley was born December 3, 1930 in Wichita, KS to Lee and Ruth Hensley, one of five children. She attended Wichita East High School, where she met the love of her life, fellow student and future husband, Wendell Bradford. After high school graduation, she...
Shirley Lee Hensley Bradford, age 92, of Harriman, TN entered eternal rest early Saturday morning, September 23, 2023, at NHC Healthcare in Oak Ridge, TN, as the final chapter of her wonderful...
Lois Cockerham Liberty Township, Ohio
Lois Jean (nee Smith) Cockerham, age 87, of Liberty Township, Ohio passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023 in Kingston, Tennessee at the home of her daughter, Gale Kibler. Born in Patoka, Indiana on December 25, 1935, to George E. and Dovie I. (nee Mounts) Smith, both deceased. Reared from infancy after the death of her mother, by an aunt and uncle, Ross and Goldie Unger, also deceased. In addition to her mother, aunt & uncle, she is also preceded in death by her...
Lois Jean (nee Smith) Cockerham, age 87, of Liberty Township, Ohio passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023 in Kingston, Tennessee at the home of her daughter, Gale Kibler. Born in Patoka,...
Frances "Frannie" Crabtree Clinton
Frances “Frannie” Crabtree, age 36, of Clinton passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville after a lifelong battle of seizures. She was born February 18, 1987 in Crossville and was a ‘2005 graduate of Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute in Fentress County. Frannie loved listening to music and enjoyed fishing. She also loved children. Preceded in death by her brother, William Crabtree; and grandmother, Joan...
Frances “Frannie” Crabtree, age 36, of Clinton passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville after a lifelong battle of seizures. She was born...
Daniel Davidson Philadelphia
Daniel Kincaid Davidson, age 60, of Roane County passed away Monday, September 18, 2023 at Tennova Medical Center at Turkey Creek in Knoxville. He was born February 2, 1963 in Rockwood and has been a lifelong resident of Roane County. Daniel was a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church. He loved going camping and enjoyed spending his summers down by the lake where he would set his tent. Preceded in death by his parents, James Andrew & Mary Frances Moore Davidson;...
Daniel Kincaid Davidson, age 60, of Roane County passed away Monday, September 18, 2023 at Tennova Medical Center at Turkey Creek in Knoxville. He was born February 2, 1963 in Rockwood and...
Loyce Whiley Kingston
Loyce Jewell Whiley, age 89, of Kingston passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023 at her home. She was born October 14, 1933 in Rockwood and has been a lifelong resident of Roane County. Loyce had worked as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department of Roane Medical Center for 45 years. Preceded in death by her husband, Harry T. Whiley; daughter, Anna Elizabeth Garrett; parents, William Harvey Foland and Betty Elizabeth Farmer Foland; sisters, Ella Mae Hughes and Ilene Marie...
Loyce Jewell Whiley, age 89, of Kingston passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023 at her home. She was born October 14, 1933 in Rockwood and has been a lifelong resident of Roane County. ...
Mary Randall Harriman
Mary J. Randall, age 79, of Harriman passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was born October 27, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York. She had worked for the United States Postal Service for 27 years in Reno & Sparks, Nevada and was a member of the US Postal Union. She was a proud member of ACLU, and also PETA. She loved elephants and was a huge animal rights activist. Mary was an avid gardener who enjoyed working in flowers...
Mary J. Randall, age 79, of Harriman passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was born October 27, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York. She had...
Pamela Mitchell Clinton
Pamela Marie Smith Mitchell, age 71, of Clinton, formerly of Warren, Michigan passed away Friday, September 15, 2023 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was born April 28, 1952 in Wyandotte, Michigan. Pamela had a great love for animals, especially her dogs. Preceded in death by her parents, Charles Edgar & Claris Virginia Stuck Smith.
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Pamela Marie Smith Mitchell, age 71, of Clinton, formerly of Warren, Michigan passed away Friday, September 15, 2023 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was born April 28, 1952...
Jesse Childs Kingston
Jesse Roger Childs, age 76, of Kingston, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2023 at Parkwest Medical Center. He was born January 11, 1947 in Harriman and was a lifelong resident of Roane County. He was a United States Air Force veteran who served his country proudly. Roger was a member of South Harriman Baptist Church and enjoyed attending as long as his health permitted. He was also a member of the Oak Ridge Moose Lodge No. 1316. Roger had worked as a Machinist and...
Jesse Roger Childs, age 76, of Kingston, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2023 at Parkwest Medical Center. He was born January 11, 1947 in Harriman and was a lifelong resident of Roane...
Glenda Melton Kingston
Glenda Pauline Melton, age 65, of Kingston, passed away Monday at her home, surrounded by her family. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Kingston where she enjoyed singing in the choir as long as her health permitted. She also liked visiting Jamestown Assisted Living and Sycamore Trace, where she played cards and Bingo with the residents. Her favorite times were those spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her father, Tommy Wayne...
Glenda Pauline Melton, age 65, of Kingston, passed away Monday at her home, surrounded by her family. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Kingston where she enjoyed singing in the choir as...
Donna Miller Ten Mile
Donna Sue Miller, age 61, of Ten Mile passed away suddenly Friday, August 25, 2023 at her home. She was born May 3, 1962 in Rockwood and was a 1980 graduate of Rockwood High School. She went on to graduate from Tennessee Tech where she received her nursing degree in 1985. Donna received her Masters degree in Nursing from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. She worked several years as an Operating Room Registered Nurse Manager at Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church,...
Donna Sue Miller, age 61, of Ten Mile passed away suddenly Friday, August 25, 2023 at her home. She was born May 3, 1962 in Rockwood and was a 1980 graduate of Rockwood High School. ...
Scott Snow Harriman
Scott Allen Snow, age 40, of Harriman passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at his home. He was born August 18, 1983 in Harriman and had been a lifelong resident of Roane County. He was a graduate of Roane County High School. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and loved helping people. Scott was of the Baptist...
Scott Allen Snow, age 40, of Harriman passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at his home. He was born August 18, 1983 in Harriman and had been a lifelong resident of Roane County. He was a...
Roger Johnson Kingston
Roger Dale Johnson, age 80, of Kingston passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born August 8, 1943 in Tazewell and was a life long resident of Roane County. Roger was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed watching church services on television. He loved his grandchildren and spending time with them. His favorite hobbies were woodworking and carpentry. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Linda Fay Long Johnson;...
Roger Dale Johnson, age 80, of Kingston passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born August 8, 1943 in Tazewell and was a life long resident of...
Frank Kubas Harriman
Frank Edward Kubas, age 96, of Harriman passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at NHC in Oak Ridge. He was born June 10, 1927 in Lynch, Kentucky to the late Frank & Katherine Kubas. Frank served his country proudly as a Sergeant of the United States Army-Air Corp during World War II. He retired as a Superintendent of Harriman Utility Board. Frank was a member of Lee Village Baptist Church. He loved doing church work and building model railroads. In...
Frank Edward Kubas, age 96, of Harriman passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at NHC in Oak Ridge. He was born June 10, 1927 in Lynch, Kentucky to the late Frank & Katherine...
Ronald "Ron" Woody Lenoir City
Ronald "Ron" Joseph Woody, 81, of Lenoir City, went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2023 from a tractor accident while tending to his beloved garden.
Ronald was born on May 8, 1942, to George and Gertrude of Paint Rock, TN. After graduating from Loudon High School he enlisted into the United States Army. He was so incredibly honored to serve his country in this way. He instilled this love of country, and freedom, deeply into the heart of his daughter.
After serving in...
Ronald "Ron" Joseph Woody, 81, of Lenoir City, went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2023 from a tractor accident while tending to his beloved garden.
Ronald was born on May 8,...
James Byron Robinette Kingston
James Byron Robinette, age 44, of Kingston passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at his home. Byron was born July 28, 1979 in Pascagoula, Mississippi and has lived in Roane County all his life. He was a 1998 graduate of Roane County High School and a member of New Midway Baptist Church in Kingston. Byron had a great love for motor cross racing, gardening, photography, hiking, and camping. He also enjoyed Martial Arts where he held a Black Belt...
James Byron Robinette, age 44, of Kingston passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at his home. Byron was born July 28, 1979 in Pascagoula, Mississippi and has lived in Roane...
Richard Robinson Kingston
Richard D. Robinson, age 85 of Kingston, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023 at his residence.
Mr. Robinson was cremated and no services will be held at this time. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to The American Cancer Society or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston in charge of all the arrangements.
Richard D. Robinson, age 85 of Kingston, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023 at his residence.
Mr. Robinson was cremated and no services will be held at this time. In lieu of...
Frankie Teitsch Harriman
Frankie L. Teitsch, of Harriman, age 71, died Friday, August 11, 2023, at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Frank was born March 11, 1952 in South Bend, Indiana, the second youngest of seven children. He loved his sweet dog Bella. He loved to hunt, fish and enjoyed cooking, and was most comfortable in his bib overalls and camouflage. He worked many years as a truck driver and was able to see the country in his travels. Frank was a member of Kingston United...
Frankie L. Teitsch, of Harriman, age 71, died Friday, August 11, 2023, at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Frank was born March 11, 1952 in South Bend, Indiana,...
Kay Christopher Harriman
Kay Lemons Christopher, age 72, of Harriman, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge after a courageous battle with cancer and strokes. She was born December 31, 1950 in Harriman and has lived in Roane County her entire life. Kay had worked as Roane County Zoning Officer for many years and took her job very seriously. She and her sister, Sandra, created the Roane Reader which became a newspaper favorite to many people. She loved going to...
Kay Lemons Christopher, age 72, of Harriman, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge after a courageous battle with cancer and strokes. She was born...
Hazel Birkofer Kingston
Hazel Josephine Birkofer, age 85, of Kingston passed away Friday, August 4, 2023 at her home. She was born September 1, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio and has been a Roane County resident since ‘2016.
Hazel enjoyed making quilts and was an excellent seamstress. She loved being with her family as well as traveling, playing cards and socializing with friends. She also looked forward to getting her hair styled weekly.
Preceded in death by her...
Hazel Josephine Birkofer, age 85, of Kingston passed away Friday, August 4, 2023 at her home. She was born September 1, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio and has been a Roane County resident since...
Linda McDaniel Harriman
Linda Lee McDaniel, age 77, of Harriman, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 14, 1946 in Griffin, Georgia and was of the Baptist faith. Linda loved cruising on Harley Davidson bikes and boating with her friends. Preceded in death by her son, Colin W. Turner; parents, Holt & Mary Francis Hall Norton; brothers, Carl & Grover Norton; sister, Mary Ann...
Linda Lee McDaniel, age 77, of Harriman, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 14, 1946 in Griffin, Georgia and was of the Baptist...
Kevin Russell Niota
Kevin E. Russell, age 34, of Harriman, gained his angel wings and went home to Jesus on Saturday, July 29, 2023 in Harriman, Tennessee.
Kevin was born on the sixth day of September, 1988. He was an excellent baseball player from the very young age of 5. Kevin also completed the ROTC program while in high school in Farragut. Kevin became a dad in 2006 to a beautiful little girl named Hailey, that he loved with all his heart. She was the light in his life when all else...
Kevin E. Russell, age 34, of Harriman, gained his angel wings and went home to Jesus on Saturday, July 29, 2023 in Harriman, Tennessee.
Kevin was born on the sixth day of September, 1988. ...
Betty Brackett Harriman
Betty Jo Hensley Brackett, age 89, of Midtown went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 28, 2023. She was born October 27, 1933 on WindRock Mountain and has been a lifelong resident of Roane County.
She was a faithful member of Potters House Fellowship where she enjoyed attending as long as her health permitted. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lonas and Zella Hensley; 2 brothers...
Betty Jo Hensley Brackett, age 89, of Midtown went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 28, 2023. She was born October 27, 1933 on WindRock Mountain and has been a lifelong resident of...
Benny Walker Kingston
Benny Perry "Ben" Walker, aged 76, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2023, surrounded by his beloved family.
Born on March 21, 1947, in Lake City, TN, Ben was a proud 1965 alumnus of Jacksboro High School. That same year, he married his lifelong partner, Wanda, who was undoubtedly the love of his life.
Ben is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Wanda (Massey) Walker, and their children: Scott Walker, Natalie (Shawn) Kosnik, and Christopher Walker. He also leaves behind his...
Benny Perry "Ben" Walker, aged 76, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2023, surrounded by his beloved family.
Born on March 21, 1947, in Lake City, TN, Ben was a proud 1965 alumnus of...
Brenda Gann Harriman
Brenda Sue Gann, age 76, of Harriman, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 at Roane Medical Center. She was born April 16, 1947 in Harriman and was a lifelong resident of Roane County. She was of the Baptist faith and loved to sing. Brenda enjoyed housekeeping, crocheting and knitting. She also collected baby dolls. Preceded in death by her parents, Martin & Cora Ray; husband, Odie Gann; brothers, Clarence Ray, William Eugene Ray and Gustine...
Brenda Sue Gann, age 76, of Harriman, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 at Roane Medical Center. She was born April 16, 1947 in Harriman and was a lifelong resident of Roane County. ...
Rev. Donald Colyer Kingston
Rev. Donald Faril Colyer, age 84, of Kingston passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at his home. He was born May 26, 1939 in Kingston and was raised and ordained in Chapman Grove Baptist Church and was a former member of Kingston Masonic Lodge #36 F&AM. He was a graduate of Clear Creek Bible College in Kentucky where he received his Bachelors degree in Theology. During his ministry he served as Pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Dreyfus, Kentucky; Interim Pastor at...
Rev. Donald Faril Colyer, age 84, of Kingston passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at his home. He was born May 26, 1939 in Kingston and was raised and ordained in Chapman Grove Baptist...
Elizabeth (Lib) Morgan Norris
Elizabeth Moore Morgan (Lib), 88, of Norris, TN, passed away peacefully on July 16th of natural causes.
Lib was born on April 24th, 1935 to C.G. and Emma Moore of Granite Falls, NC in Lenoir, NC. She was proud to be the first baby born in the “new” hospital, which had just opened in Lenoir when she was born. After graduating from Granite Falls High School, she continued to excel academically, first at UNC-Greensboro (Women’s College) studying English and later at...
Elizabeth Moore Morgan (Lib), 88, of Norris, TN, passed away peacefully on July 16th of natural causes.
Lib was born on April 24th, 1935 to C.G. and Emma Moore of Granite Falls, NC in...
Howard Brown Kingston
Howard Franklin Brown of Kingston, TN passed away peacefully at his residence on July 15, 2023 after a lengthy illness. He had been surrounded by family and friends prior to passing away.
Mr. Brown was born in Kingston, TN in 1935 to Wildie & Mamie Lou. He attended Kingston High School where he met Sarah, his late wife of 65 years. Throughout his career, he worked for Job Corp and IUOE offices in Bristol, TN, White Swan, WA, and Washington, D.C. His role with Job Corp...
Howard Franklin Brown of Kingston, TN passed away peacefully at his residence on July 15, 2023 after a lengthy illness. He had been surrounded by family and friends prior to passing...
Charles “Chuck” Edward Roberts II, age 50, of Midtown, passed away July 4, 2023 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital in Knoxville. He was born August 25, 1972, in Rockwood, Tennessee.
Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Roberts and Linda Cox Roberts; and great-nephew, Bentley...
Charles “Chuck” Edward Roberts II, age 50, of Midtown, passed away July 4, 2023 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital in Knoxville. He was born August 25, 1972, in Rockwood,...
Tony Byrd Harriman
James Tony Byrd, age 80 of Harriman went home peacefully to be with the Lord and his precious wife, Mary on Friday, June 30, 2023 after being diagnosed with Leukemia on June 17, 2023. He was born March 15, 1943 in Pioneer, Tennessee and was a 1961 graduate of Oliver Springs High School. Tony was a member of Batley Baptist Church and faithfully attended New Mountain View Baptist Church in Oliver Springs. He retired from Y-12 Nuclear Plant in Oak Ridge. Tony was passionate about...
James Tony Byrd, age 80 of Harriman went home peacefully to be with the Lord and his precious wife, Mary on Friday, June 30, 2023 after being diagnosed with Leukemia on June 17, 2023. He was...
Eldon "Bud" Helton Oakdale
Eldon “Bud” Helton, age 73, of Oakdale passed away on June 17, 2023, peacefully in his home surrounded by his daughters and family. Bud was born on June 24, 1949, in Oakdale TN. Bud married his late wife, Laura H. Helton on December 22, 1967. Bud and Laura raised three daughters: Kim, Karen, and Marsha. Until their illnesses, they were faithful members of Westside Missionary Baptist Church in Oakdale.
Bud was well known in the Pine Orchard and White Oak...
Eldon “Bud” Helton, age 73, of Oakdale passed away on June 17, 2023, peacefully in his home surrounded by his daughters and family. Bud was born on June 24, 1949, in Oakdale TN. ...
Danny Jones South Gate, MI
Danny Carroll Jones, age 75, of South Gate, Michigan, formerly of Kingston, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Henry Ford Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan. He was born April 1, 1948 in Loving, Georgia. Danny was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Kingston and loved attending church and listening to gospel music. He was a United States Army veteran and enjoyed being part of the veteran services held each year at his home church. Preceded in death by...
Danny Carroll Jones, age 75, of South Gate, Michigan, formerly of Kingston, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Henry Ford Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan. He was born April...
Delmer Collier Kingston
Delmer (Chuck/Hippie) Collier, age 71 of Kingston, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at his home. He was born January 6, 1952 in Kingston and has been a lifelong resident of Roane County. He was of the Baptist faith. Chuck enjoyed going to yard sales and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Preceded in death by his parents, Ambrose & Julia Ada Breazeale Collier; brothers, J.P., Ed, and Jim; sisters, Helen and Johanne.
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Delmer (Chuck/Hippie) Collier, age 71 of Kingston, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at his home. He was born January 6, 1952 in Kingston and has been a lifelong resident of Roane...
Odella Bushey Kingston
Odella Ayotte Bushey, age 87, of Kingston, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Parkwest Medical Center. She was born June 29, 1935 in Island Falls, Maine. She was a member of Park West Church in Knoxville. She enjoyed church, shopping, and making phone calls to friends. Odella loved her grandchildren, especially the little ones. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Daniel (Danny) Hibbard Bushey; and her parents, Antonio...
Odella Ayotte Bushey, age 87, of Kingston, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Parkwest Medical Center. She was born June 29, 1935 in Island Falls, Maine. She was a member of Park West Church in...
Thurman Raby Rockwood
Thurman (Buddy) Foust Raby, age 77, of Rockwood passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023. He was born March 14, 1946 in Roane County and was a 1965 graduate of Midway High School. He was a United States Army veteran who served his country proudly for two years, serving in Germany during the Vietnam War. Thurman worked in Maintenance for the Roane County School System for a number of years. Preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Elbert & Florence Clark Raby;...
Thurman (Buddy) Foust Raby, age 77, of Rockwood passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023. He was born March 14, 1946 in Roane County and was a 1965 graduate of Midway High School. He was a United...
Darrell Lee King, age 65, of Flat Rock, Alabama passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born June 10, 1957 in Knoxville to the late Clyde & Patricia King. Darrell owned and operated D & R Signs for many years before retiring. Darrell took extreme pride in his wife, children & grandchildren. He had a great passion for restoring old homes and bringing back their original beauty. He also loved speed and driving fast in his...
Darrell Lee King, age 65, of Flat Rock, Alabama passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born June 10, 1957 in Knoxville to the late Clyde & Patricia...
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