Carl Mark Barker, age 82, of Kingston, formerly of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville.  He was born October 18, 1936 in Cullman, Alabama.  Mark was a 1956 graduate of John A. Gupton College of Mortuary Science where he received his license as a Funeral Director & Embalmer for the State of Tennessee; and has since devoted his entire life to serving families in Chattanooga, Kingston and Knoxville.  For countless...

Victoria Lynn Edwards, age 34, of Harriman passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born December 3, 1984 in Houma, Louisiana.   She graduated from Oliver Springs High School in 2000.  Victoria enjoyed going to yard sales, fishing and spending time with her dad especially when he was working on cars.  She was also an avid reader.  She also loved her children very much.  She had worked as a caregiver for 10 years...

Carol Hazel Sikes, age 86, of High Point, North Carolina passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 at Hospice of Piedmont in High Point, North Carolina.  She was born March 23, 1933 in Calera, Alabama and was in the process of moving to Roane County where she planned on making her home with her daughter.  She was owner & operator for many years at Northside Drapery.  Carol was a member of The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses of High Point, North Carolina.  She...

Betty Ann Poole, age 83, of Harriman passed away Monday, August 19, 2019 at Harriman Care & Rehab Center.  She was born April 20, 1936 in Harriman and has been a life long resident of Roane County.  Betty received her Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education from Tennessee Tech University in 1972.  She taught kindergarten for many years at South Harriman Elementary School.  Betty was a member of First Christian Church in Harriman where she was organist for...

Brenda Faye Richards, age 72, of Kingston passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville.  She was born June 13, 1947 in Loudon County and was saved at an early age at Caney Ford Baptist Church.  She retired from TVA where she had worked many years as an Administrative Assistant.  Brenda was an avid reader and also enjoyed working with the Roane County Heritage Commission.  She also loved studying...

David Harmon Leffew, Sr., age 72, of Kingston, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019 at his home.  He was born March 29, 1947 in Kingston and has been a lifelong resident of Roane County.  He was a faithful member of New Midway Baptist Church.  David served his country proudly as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corp.  He was very dedicated to his family, church, community and friends.  He was very involved with the police force.  He served as...

Violet Woodall Cates, age 82, of Rockwood, went home to be with her Savior Thursday, August 8, 2019.  She was born March 12, 1937 in Grandview.  She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Kingston.  She worked as a cook in the healthcare industry before retiring.  Preceded in death by her parents, Herbert & Flossie Thompson Woodall. SURVIVORS Loving Husband of 62 years                 Joe...

Charlotte Alexander, age 71, of Kingston passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Fort Loudon Medical Center.  She was born July 20, 1948 in Sweetwater, Tennessee. Charlotte was of the Baptist faith.  She had worked for several medical offices as a Phlebotomist.  She enjoyed singing and playing the piano, as well as working in her flowers.  She also loved animals, especially cats.  Preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Bullen Alexander & Thelma Kelley Alexander;...

George M. Mills, age 85 of Harriman, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019 at his home with his loving family by his side.  He was born December 16, 1933 in Grantsville, West Virginia.  George was an over-the-road truck driver for many years and loved to travel.  He served his country proudly in the United States Army and was a member of the Kingston United Methodist Church.  Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Annabelle Rothwell Mills and three...

Mrs. Gloria Jean Minton, age 68, of Harriman passed away peacefully July 27, 2019 as the beautiful Saturday morning sun arose, shining through her window. She was born January 28, 1951 in Atlanta, Georgia to Codie N. Smith & wife, Euladean.  At the age of 16, she married her loving husband of 52 years, Sherman and together they raised four beautiful daughters, Deana, Donna, Amy, and Melissa.  Gloria stood beside Sherman as he served 22 years in the United States...