Betty Katherine Harper Woolard, age 79, of Kingston passed Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at her residence.  She was born April 4, 1939 in Chattanooga.  She was a employed by Walmart in Rockwood for over 16 years.  When not working, she enjoyed browsing at area flea markets. Preceded in death by her infant son, Danny Joe French; infant daughter, Janice Lynn French; parents, J.P. & Kate Strange Harper; step-sons, Ricky & David Woolard; brother, Joe Ammons. SURVIVORS Loving...

Robert Leon Ratliff, age 72, of Philadelphia passed away Monday, March 18, 2019 at his residence.  He was born July 15, 1946 in Pampa, Texas.  He attended Ten Mile Baptist Church.  He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union No. 602 in Amarillo, Texas. Bob had worked as an electrician all his life and was also a lineman.  He loved animals and enjoyed raising cattle and trading livestock.  Preceded in death by his grandson,...

Alvin Pierce, age 86, of Kingston, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born December 1, 1932 in Meigs County. He was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church and a Past Master of Masonic Union Lodge No. 38.  Alvin was a retired US Mail Carrier for the town of Kingston with over 40 years of service.  He was also a retired Army Corporal who served his country proudly for 40 years. Preceded in death by his children, Deborah...

Kenneth V. McCuiston, age 90, of Kingston passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Sycamore Trace Senior Living.  He was born October 27, 1928 in Rhea County.   He was a United States Army veteran who served his country proudly during the Korean Conflict.  Kenneth retired from TVA with over 35 years of service.  Prior to working at TVA, he was employed by Oak Ridge Medical Clinic and also Maryville Hospital. He was a 50 year Master Mason with Kingston Union Lodge No....

Beverly K. Adcox, age 76 of Kingston, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019 at The Alexander Guest House in Oak Ridge.  Arrangements for Mrs. Adcox are private.  Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston in charge of all the arrangements. 

Rev. Gary M. Breazeale, age 64, of Kingston went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at his residence, surrounded by his family.  He was born November 10, 1954 in Harriman and was a lifelong resident of Roane County.  He was a member of New Mountain View Baptist Church in Oliver Springs where he had pastored until his health issues recently made it impossible for him to continue but he never gave up caring and praying for his church family.   He had...

Howard Carson (H.C.) Ridenour, age 85, of Norris, passed away peacefully Friday, February 22, 2019 Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.  He was a member of Greenway Baptist Church in Clinton and enjoyed attending as long as his health permitted.  He loved the Lord and didn’t care to witness to those he came in contact with.  He retired from Martin Marietta Y-12 Nuclear Plant in 1995.  Prior to his...

Don Leland Patterson passed away on February 19, 2019 at the age of 94.  Don was born on June 21, 1924 to Carson and Florence Patterson in Loudon, TN and moved to Kingston when he was a young boy, where he spend most of his life.  He attended Roane County High School but quit to serve his country in World War II.  During the war, Don was a sergeant with Company B, 330th Infantry.  He was awarded several medals including the Purple Heart before he was discharged in...

Sonya Brooks, age 50, of Harriman passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Kingston.  Sonya was employed as a Title Clerk at Jerry Duncan Ford in Harriman.  She had a beautiful voice and loved to sing.  Preceded in death by her mother, Daisy Marie Brown Brooks; brothers, Michael Brooks and Charlie Brooks, Jr.; sisters, Anita Bradley, Teresa Henderson, Stephanie Brooks; nephew, Brandon...

Julia Holland Gasque, age 75, of Kingston passed away suddenly Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Roane Medical Center.  She was born August 8, 1943 in Guntersville, Alabama. She loved to shop and was an avid reader.  Julia had a gift for interior decorating.  She enjoyed traveling, dinner parties and socializing as well as entertaining and loving on her grandchildren.  She was previous co-owner & operator of MAC DAVIDS, LLC for 38 years here in Kingston.  Preceded in...