All Obituaries
Tim Hamilton Kingston
Tim Hamilton, age 64, of Kingston, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 after a lengthy illness. He was born August 4, 1958 in Roane County. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed being in the woods. In his earlier years, he was a great athlete; playing tennis, baseball, and basketball. He also coached his son in various sports, as well as many other children, especially with tennis. He loved his family and never met a stranger. He could talk to anyone he met. Tim...
Tim Hamilton, age 64, of Kingston, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 after a lengthy illness. He was born August 4, 1958 in Roane County. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed being in the...
Edna Laws Harriman
Edna Sue Laws, age 85 of Harriman, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is honored to serve the family of Edna Sue Laws.
Edna Sue Laws, age 85 of Harriman, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is honored to...
Patricia Hendrickson Kingston
Patricia “Tiny” Woody Hendrickson, age 86, of Kingston passed away Friday, November 18, 2022 at Morning Pointe Assisted Living in Lenoir City. She was born May 17, 1936, in Roane County and was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Kingston.
If asked to describe Patricia, no doubt a compassionate, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend would come to mind. She also enjoyed camping and was a true Lady Vols fan.
Preceded in death by her parents, Charles...
Patricia “Tiny” Woody Hendrickson, age 86, of Kingston passed away Friday, November 18, 2022 at Morning Pointe Assisted Living in Lenoir City. She was born May 17, 1936, in...
Mary Jenkins Kingston
Mary Linda Jones Jenkins, age 76, of Kingston, went home to be with her blessed Savior Tuesday, November 1, 2022, the one whom she had wanted to see for so long. Her faith and joy are now complete. She was born June 2, 1946 in Campbell County, growing up in Jacksboro, Tennessee. Linda was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Kingston. She served the Lord faithfully, playing the piano and singing for over 35 years. Linda loved to laugh and read God‘s word. She was...
Mary Linda Jones Jenkins, age 76, of Kingston, went home to be with her blessed Savior Tuesday, November 1, 2022, the one whom she had wanted to see for so long. Her faith and joy are now...
Gloria Guettner Powell
Gloria Ellen Guettner, age 75, of Powell, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at her home. She was born January 13, 1947 to Earl Sterling Donica and Mary Jeanette Farmer Donica in New Castle, Indiana. She attended a beauty school in Vincennes, Indiana after high school and became a licensed Beautician. She later attended college in Indianapolis where she became a certified activity director, and then furthered her education at Ball State...
Gloria Ellen Guettner, age 75, of Powell, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at her home. She was born January 13, 1947 to Earl Sterling Donica...
Imogean Morgan Knoxville
Imojean Morgan, age 86, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville. She was born May 23, 1949 in Elverton, Tennessee and was a life-long member of Elverton Baptist Church. Imojean loved the Lord and enjoyed singing and crocheting.
Preceded in death by her husband, Larry Morgan; parents, Claude & Mazie Duncan McGhee; sisters, Eveadine Malenovsky, Betty Hawkins, Robin Williams, and Margie McGhee; brother, Jimmy McGhee;...
Imojean Morgan, age 86, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville. She was born May 23, 1949 in Elverton, Tennessee and was a life-long member...
Jeffrey Galyon Rockwood
Jeffrey Galyon, age 60, of Rockwood passed away Friday, October 14, 2022 at Signature Healthcare in Rockwood after a lengthy illness. He was born October 24, 1961 in Harriman, Tennessee. No arrangements have been set at this time. Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of the arrangements.
Jeffrey Galyon, age 60, of Rockwood passed away Friday, October 14, 2022 at Signature Healthcare in Rockwood after a lengthy illness. He was born October 24, 1961 in Harriman, Tennessee. No...
James Bailey Ten Mile
James Hopkins Bailey, “Jim Hop” age 87, of Ten Mile, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at his home. He was born December 16, 1934 in Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. Jim Hop played baseball as a young man. He played (1954-1959) in the minor league and broke into the big leagues at the end of his career, age 25, with the Cincinnati Reds. During his lifetime he pitched both Minor League and Major League Baseball. He pitched to his brother, Catcher, Ed...
James Hopkins Bailey, “Jim Hop” age 87, of Ten Mile, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at his home. He was born December 16, 1934 in Strawberry Plains,...
Martha Dore Rockwood
Martha Francis Dyer Dore, age 78, of Rockwood passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 at Roane Medical Center. She was born September 24, 1943 in Scott County.
No arrangements have been made at this time. Online register book can be signed at www.frakerfuneralhome.net . Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of all arrangements.
Martha Francis Dyer Dore, age 78, of Rockwood passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 at Roane Medical Center. She was born September 24, 1943 in Scott County.
No arrangements have been made...
Debra Kimberlin Kingston
Debra Ann Pelfrey Kimberlin, age 67, of Kingston passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at her home. She was born December 15, 1954 in Roane County where she remained a life long resident. Debra was a faithful member of Victory Baptist Church in Kingston. She loved her grandbabies and cooking for them, which they will miss so much. Preceded in death by her granddaughter, Addison Kimberlin; parents, James & Mary Ruth Green Pelfrey; brother, Mike...
Debra Ann Pelfrey Kimberlin, age 67, of Kingston passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at her home. She was born December 15, 1954 in Roane County where she remained a life long...
Adalbert “Mickey” Silva Kingston
Adalbert “Mickey” Silva, age 88, passed into the loving arms of our Lord on Friday, September 16, 2022. He was born on October 5, 1933 in Ybor City, Tampa, FL to Adalbert Silva and Helen Garcia Silva. He married his loving and devoted wife, Ann, in Houston, TX on July 26, 1958. They enjoyed 61.5 years of marriage before her passing in January 2020.
Mickey graduated from the University of Florida in 1955 and spent most of his career working as a rocket scientist at...
Adalbert “Mickey” Silva, age 88, passed into the loving arms of our Lord on Friday, September 16, 2022. He was born on October 5, 1933 in Ybor City, Tampa, FL to Adalbert Silva and...
Anna Huddleston Harriman
Anna Lee Daniels Huddleston, age 88, of Harriman, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022 at her home Monday, September 12, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born January 6, 1934 in Harriman and has been a lifelong resident of Roane County. Anna Lee attended Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness in Harriman. She enjoyed working in her yard and flowers. She loved doing crafts and collecting frogs of all kinds. Preceded in death by her son and...
Anna Lee Daniels Huddleston, age 88, of Harriman, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022 at her home Monday, September 12, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born January 6, 1934 in...
Mickie Gregory Kingston
Mickie Kay Frady Gregory, age 67, of Kingston passed away Monday, September 5, 2022 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was born December 13, 1954 in Rockwood and has been a lifelong resident of Roane County. She loved her family and especially her grandchildren. Mickie Kay enjoyed visiting thrift stores and also watching westerns. She had a strong faith in God and had a great testimony. She had worked for many years as a maintenance supervisor for Flying J...
Mickie Kay Frady Gregory, age 67, of Kingston passed away Monday, September 5, 2022 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was born December 13, 1954 in Rockwood and has been a lifelong...
Phoebe Humphreys Harriman
Phoebe Jean Williams Humphreys, age 80, of Harriman, was called home to be with her Lord Friday, September 2, 2022. She was born October 28, 1941 in Harriman and was a lifelong resident of Roane County. She attended Emory Heights Baptist Church in Harriman and had a deep devotion for the Lord and enjoyed Bible study with all her heart. Phoebe was very patriotic and loved America. She would decorate for every holiday and occasion. She loved all history and instilled...
Phoebe Jean Williams Humphreys, age 80, of Harriman, was called home to be with her Lord Friday, September 2, 2022. She was born October 28, 1941 in Harriman and was a lifelong resident of...
Betty Sheneman Kingston
Betty Ruth Sheneman, age 75, of Kingston, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2022 in Oak Ridge. She was born September 25, 1946 in Savannah,Tennessee and later moved to Indiana. She retired after working 30 years as Office Manager at Four Winds Motor Homes in Elkhart, Indiana. Betty held various offices before moving back to Tennessee, such as President of the Activity Club at the Civic Center in Sycamore, Illinois; member of Fireman’s Auxiliary in Silver Springs, Maryland. Preceded in...
Betty Ruth Sheneman, age 75, of Kingston, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2022 in Oak Ridge. She was born September 25, 1946 in Savannah,Tennessee and later moved to Indiana. She retired after...
Yvonne Hughes Ten Mile
Yvonne Melton Hughes, age 62, of Ten Mile passed away Monday, August 22, 2022 at her home. She was born April 29, 1960 in Harriman and has been a life long resident of Roane County. She was a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church. Yvonne had worked at Walmart in Harriman & Rockwood while her health permitted. She had a great love for children, especially her grandson, Kolden; her great-niece, Sophia; and her great-nephew, Cade. She...
Yvonne Melton Hughes, age 62, of Ten Mile passed away Monday, August 22, 2022 at her home. She was born April 29, 1960 in Harriman and has been a life long resident of Roane...
Geneva Jackson Ten Mile
Geneva Ray Jackson, age 88, of Ten Mile passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 18, 1933 in Harriman and was a lifelong resident of Roane County. Geneva was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church and loved singing. She also enjoyed fishing, and was an avid seamstress and quilter. Preceded in death by her husband, Chester Grady Ray; son, Danny Eugene Ray; parents, Samuel & Lloyd Lynn Letner; sister,...
Geneva Ray Jackson, age 88, of Ten Mile passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 18, 1933 in Harriman and was a...
Rosa Coral Oliver Springs
Rosa Coral, age 86, of Oliver Springs passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. She was born on September 5, 1935 in Santa Rosa de Lima, El Salvador, Central America. She met her husband while working at the Capital Cafe at the Washington Hilton & Towers where she worked for over 30 years as a busser. Later she and her husband relocated to Silver Spring Maryland and worked until they retired. In 2015, she and her...
Rosa Coral, age 86, of Oliver Springs passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. She was born on September 5, 1935 in Santa Rosa de Lima, El Salvador, Central...
Benny Sharp Kingston
Benny Eugene Sharp, age 77, of Kingston passed away Monday, July 25, 2922 at his home. He was born September 14, 1944 in Ringgold, Georgia and has made his home in Roane County for the past 32 years. He was a United States Army veteran who dedicated 23 years of service to his country and proudly served during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed fishing after his military career. Preceded in death by his parents, Arthur & Marguerite...
Benny Eugene Sharp, age 77, of Kingston passed away Monday, July 25, 2922 at his home. He was born September 14, 1944 in Ringgold, Georgia and has made his home in Roane County for the past...
Jean Biddix Kingston
Jean Biddix, age 78, of Kingston, passed away early Sunday morning, July 24, 2022 at her home. She was born May 27, 1944 in Avery County, North Carolina. Jean attended Union Chapel Baptist Church as long as her health permitted. She worshipped her two grandsons who were the loves of her life. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, James E. Biddix; parents, Theodore Roosevelt & Mary Belle...
Jean Biddix, age 78, of Kingston, passed away early Sunday morning, July 24, 2022 at her home. She was born May 27, 1944 in Avery County, North Carolina. Jean attended...
Alvin Pierce Kingston
Alvin Eugene "Gene" Pierce, age 66, of Kingston, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He was born June 25, 1956 in Harriman and has been a life-long resident of Roane County. Gene was of the Baptist faith. He had worked as an excavator for many years and loved bush hogging. Preceded in death by his parents, Alvin & Rebecca Williams Pierce; brother, Samuel Dennis Pierce; sister, Deborah Lynn...
Alvin Eugene "Gene" Pierce, age 66, of Kingston, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He was born June 25, 1956 in Harriman and has...
James “Jim” Moody Pikeville
James “Jim” Otis Moody, age 84, of Pikeville, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born May 7, 1938 in Pikeville, Tennessee. Jim was a man with many talents. He attended Guilford College in North Carolina and went on to acting school in New York City where he joined several Broadway plays. He worked for ABC Network in New York City and also owned and operated a ladies clothing & shoe store. Jim later moved back to Pikeville where...
James “Jim” Otis Moody, age 84, of Pikeville, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born May 7, 1938 in Pikeville, Tennessee. Jim was a man...
William "Bill" Cox Kingston
William “Bill” Cox, age 72, of Kingston, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born October 29, 1949 in Oak Ridge before moving to Roane County. He was owner and operator of a business for many years before retiring. Bill was a member of Bradbury United Methodist Church and loved playing and being with his dog, Bo. He enjoyed being outside and also piddling in his garden. Preceded in...
William “Bill” Cox, age 72, of Kingston, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born October 29, 1949 in Oak Ridge before moving to...
Josephine Bryant Knoxville
Josephine (Jo) Leffew Bryant, age 92, of Rockwood, took flight to rejoin her heavenly family Monday, July 11, 2022. Her family takes great comfort in knowing that she is at peace in the arms of Jesus Christ.
“Born thirty years too soon,” she always said. Always laughing, living life, and actually growing up with her children, she stayed young at heart being a special parent to her five children.
Josephine was born February 21, 1930 in Rockwood, a member of the...
Josephine (Jo) Leffew Bryant, age 92, of Rockwood, took flight to rejoin her heavenly family Monday, July 11, 2022. Her family takes great comfort in knowing that she is at peace in the arms...
Donald Gray Kingston
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Donald “Gene” Gray, age 76, of Kingston, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 at Sweetwater Hospital. He was born July 1, 1946 in Tipton County and was a faithful member and Senior Deacon of Shiloh Baptist Church. He was also a member of the American Legion. Gene retired after 30 years as an Industrial Electrician at Buckeye Technology in Memphis. He was also a United States Navy veteran who served...
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Donald “Gene” Gray, age 76, of Kingston, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 at Sweetwater Hospital. He was born July 1, 1946 in Tipton...
Edith Baker Ten Mile
Edith M. Baker, age 91, of Ten Mile, TN went to be with the Lord on July 6, 2022 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. Edith was preceded in death by her husband, Ace Derrick Baker Jr.; parents, Joseph Quinton Roberts and Lela Mae Graves Roberts; sister Jane Kathleen Roberts.
Mama will be deeply missed by her surviving sons, Ace Derrick Baker III and Joseph Roberts Baker who were with her when she passed away. Her sons were the world to her and she was...
Edith M. Baker, age 91, of Ten Mile, TN went to be with the Lord on July 6, 2022 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. Edith was preceded in death by her husband, Ace Derrick...
James Wynne Kingston
Unexpectedly, James Riley Wynne passed away on July 3, 2022, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN, at the young age of 96.
Riley, as he was known, was born in South Pittsburg, TN on June 12, 1926 to William and Verna (Morrison) Wynne. He worked at the Ford Motor Company there until 1950 when he joined the U.S. Navy. After his honorable discharge, he married Ruby Hookey. They spent their early married years in Stevenson, AL, where Riley worked with TVA at Widow’s...
Unexpectedly, James Riley Wynne passed away on July 3, 2022, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN, at the young age of 96.
Riley, as he was known, was born in South Pittsburg,...
Kurt White Clinton
Kurt William White, age 49, of Clinton passed away Thursday, June 29, 2022 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born January 23, 1973 in Norfolk, Virginia. Kurt was a lover of nature and animals and also loved to fish and be in the great outdoors. He received his Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management from Colorado State University. He worked in Oregon and Alaska in Resource Management. Preceded in death by his...
Kurt William White, age 49, of Clinton passed away Thursday, June 29, 2022 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born January 23, 1973 in Norfolk, Virginia. Kurt was a...
Christina Johnson Kingston
Christina Dawn Johnson, age 46, a resident of Kingston, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 at Roane Medical Center. She was born January 14, 1976 in Knoxville and was a 1993 graduate of Roane County High School. Christina was of the Baptist faith and had attended Central Baptist Church in Kingston as long as her health permitted. She loved animals, especially dogs and horses. Christina was a fan of the Dallas Cowboys and loved watching them...
Christina Dawn Johnson, age 46, a resident of Kingston, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 at Roane Medical Center. She was born January 14, 1976 in Knoxville and was a 1993...
Jennifer Hallcox Kingston
Jennifer Lynn Hallcox, age 51, of Kingston, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 at her home. She was born July 22, 1970 in Chicago, Illinois. Jennifer was a 1988 graduate of Roane County High School. She was a big fan of the Chicago Bears and the Tennessee Titans football teams and enjoyed watching games with family and friends. Jennifer worked at the Roane County General Sessions and Juvenile Courts for over 25 years. She worked great with the public and was a dedicated public servant....
Jennifer Lynn Hallcox, age 51, of Kingston, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 at her home. She was born July 22, 1970 in Chicago, Illinois. Jennifer was a 1988 graduate of Roane County High...
John Stephens Kingston
John B. Stephens, age 80, of Kingston, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at his home. He was born December 2, 1941 in Akran, Ohio. He retired in 2012 from the Y-12 Nuclear Plant in Oak Ridge. Preceded in death by his parents, Frank & Norma Webster Stephens; beloved father-in-law, Glenn Johnson of Brentwood, Tennessee.
At John’s request no services will be scheduled. Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of the arrangements.
John B. Stephens, age 80, of Kingston, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at his home. He was born December 2, 1941 in Akran, Ohio. He retired in 2012 from the Y-12 Nuclear Plant in...
William Hudson Kingston
William Richard Hudson, age 70, of Kingston, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022 at his residence. He was born January 17, 1952 in Jasper Alabama. He was employed by First Utility District for over 25 years in Roane County. He love being outdoors and enjoyed motorcycles tremendously.
Preceded in death by his parents, William Ray and Sarah Jean Hudson; mother of his daughter, Deborah Pierce.
Survivors; daughter, Heather Griffith and Tom Presley of Knoxville; grandchildren,...
William Richard Hudson, age 70, of Kingston, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022 at his residence. He was born January 17, 1952 in Jasper Alabama. He was employed by First Utility District for over...
Joseph Morrell Knoxville
Joseph Paul Morrell, age 52, of Knoxville passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville. He was born August 18, 1969 in Johnson City and loved East Tennessee better than anywhere he’d ever lived. Paul worked for several years at JTEKT as a Quality Engineer. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, cars, and gardening. His favorite place to go eat was Texas Roadhouse. Paul was a kind hearted person and always...
Joseph Paul Morrell, age 52, of Knoxville passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville. He was born August 18, 1969 in Johnson City and loved East...
Robert "Bobby" Parks, Jr. Harriman
Robert Parks, Jr., aka Bobby, age 77, of Harriman woke up in the presence of Jesus in the early morning hours of June 11, 2022. He was born March 15, 1945 in Kingston and a lifelong resident of Roane County. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Kingston. Bobby was an excellent painter/carpenter who completed many jobs for various businesses and people of Roane County. Many knew and loved him and treasured his friendship. Bobby...
Robert Parks, Jr., aka Bobby, age 77, of Harriman woke up in the presence of Jesus in the early morning hours of June 11, 2022. He was born March 15, 1945 in Kingston and a lifelong...
Angela Soard Kingston
Angela Denise Soard, 57, of Kingston went home to be with the Lord Friday, June 10, 2022 at 12:55 am, surrounded by family and friends after a long hard fought battle with cancer. Angela was preceded in death by her grandmother, Bertha Wright; step-father, Gary Rose; and mother-in law, Ester Soard Bacon.
She is survived by husband of almost 37 years, Eddie Soard;daughters and sons-in-law, Heather and Ricky Davidson, Amanda and Brandon Cardwell; mother, Marie Tipton; father,...
Angela Denise Soard, 57, of Kingston went home to be with the Lord Friday, June 10, 2022 at 12:55 am, surrounded by family and friends after a long hard fought battle with cancer. Angela was...
Ruby Platell Harriman
Ruby Platell, age 85, of Harriman, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022 at Signature Healthcare. She was born February 17, 1937 in Spring City. Ruby loved working in her flowers and also enjoyed reading. Preceded in death by her husband, John Platell; and mother, Mae...
Ruby Platell, age 85, of Harriman, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022 at Signature Healthcare. She was born February 17, 1937 in Spring City. Ruby loved working in her...
Brenda Strong Rockwood
Brenda Sue Strong, age 69, of Rockwood passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at NHC in Oak Ridge. She was born September 10, 1952 in Kingston and was a lifelong resident of Roane County. She was a member of First Christian Church in Rockwood. Preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Allen Strong, Sr.; parents, Alfred Lee Palmer and Evelyn Franklin Palmer; brother, Donald R. Franklin; sister, Betty...
Brenda Sue Strong, age 69, of Rockwood passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at NHC in Oak Ridge. She was born September 10, 1952 in Kingston and was a lifelong resident of Roane...
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