All Obituaries
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...
Rhonda Stephens Kingston
Rhonda Stephens, age 63, of Kingston passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida. She was born September 1, 1958 in Oak Ridge. She was a highly skilled IT-Technician for many years. Rhonda loved dogs and for several years she had shown Jack Russell Terriers. She had a deep interest in horses, electronics and watched lots of informative videos concerning all new electronic devices. Rhonda loved...
Rhonda Stephens, age 63, of Kingston passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida. She was born September 1, 1958 in Oak Ridge. She was a...
Sarah Humphreys Kingston
Reba Sarah Winchester Humphreys, age 89, of Kingston went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 2, 2022. Sarah was born and raised in Rockwood, Tennessee and then moved to Kingston in 1950 after marrying her husband of 62 years, Bob Humphreys. Sarah worked in the family grocery store,
Humphreys Market, alongside her husband for many years. She then had a long and successful career in banking and insurance sales before her retirement. Sarah loved serving her community and was very...
Reba Sarah Winchester Humphreys, age 89, of Kingston went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 2, 2022. Sarah was born and raised in Rockwood, Tennessee and then moved to Kingston in 1950...
Jane McClure Kingston
Jane Rose Humphreys McClure, age 82, of Kingston, went home to be with the Lord early Saturday morning, May 28, 2022. She was born May 4, 1940 in Roane County. Jane loved going to church and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Kingston where she had taught in the church nursery for 8 years and also served as custodian for for 14 years. She was a dedicated pastors’ wife who supported her husband whole heartedly during his years of pastoring. She especially...
Jane Rose Humphreys McClure, age 82, of Kingston, went home to be with the Lord early Saturday morning, May 28, 2022. She was born May 4, 1940 in Roane County. Jane loved going to...
Austin "Gene" Lawson Kingston
Austin Eugene “Gene” Lawson, age 87, of Kingston passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 at his home. He was born December 1, 1934 in Hancock County and was a faithful member of Dogwood Baptist Church in Kingston. He enjoyed working in his garden and loved watching the Atlanta Braves. Preceded in death earlier this month by his loving wife of 68 years, Aileen Isabell Arden Lawson; parents, Tillman & Ida Greene Lawson; sisters, Eliza Jane Lawson Henline, Edith...
Austin Eugene “Gene” Lawson, age 87, of Kingston passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 at his home. He was born December 1, 1934 in Hancock County and was a faithful member of...
Patricia Hall Kingston
Patricia Ann Thompson Hall, age 78, of Kingston passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Roane Medical Center. She was born April 18, 1944 in Harriman and was a graduate of South Harriman High School. She attended Chapman Grove Baptist Church in earlier years. Patricia retired from Boeing in 2009 where she had worked in aircraft assembly. She enjoyed her flowers, working crossword puzzles and shopping. She had a special love for her grandchildren and...
Patricia Ann Thompson Hall, age 78, of Kingston passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Roane Medical Center. She was born April 18, 1944 in Harriman and was a graduate of South Harriman High...
Archie David Newberry Kingston
Archie ‘David’ Newberry, of Kingston, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He loved the Lord and his church where he had taught the teen and adult Sunday School class. He had a heart for kids. David attended Open Arms Fellowship in Kingston. He had worked with Boy Scouts of America as a Scout Master and enjoyed camping and fishing. David was a 1957 graduate of Oakdale High School. After graduation, he went right...
Archie ‘David’ Newberry, of Kingston, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He loved the Lord and his church where he had taught the teen and adult...
David Williams Clinton
David Eugene Williams, age 77 of Clinton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at The Waters of Clinton. All arrangements are private.
Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston in charge of arrangements.
David Eugene Williams, age 77 of Clinton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at The Waters of Clinton. All arrangements are private.
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Aileen Lawson Kingston
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Aileen I. Lawson, age 88, of Kingston passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at her home. She was born February 19, 1934 in Loudon County and was a faithful member of Dogwood Baptist Church in Kingston. She loved the Lord and served him by setting a Christian example to all those she came in contact with. Aileen enjoyed working in her flowers & yard as long as her health permitted. She also loved her...
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Aileen I. Lawson, age 88, of Kingston passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at her home. She was born February 19, 1934 in...
Dessie Stewart Kingston
Dessie B. Stewart, age 92, of Kingston, Tennessee passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022. She was a Christian and a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Kingston, Tennessee. She was born December 5, 1929 to the late Benjamin F. Ball and Elsie Vanover Ball. Beside her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William Glen Stewart; infant son, Gregory Bruce Stewart; and daughter, Glenna Sue Stewart.
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Dessie B. Stewart, age 92, of Kingston, Tennessee passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022. She was a Christian and a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Kingston, Tennessee. She was born...
Janet Hendrix Kingston
Janet Morrow Hendrix, age 81, of Kingston, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022 at her home. She was born September 9, 1940 in Ashland, Alabama and moved to Roane County at a young age and was a graduate of Roane County High School. She was a faithful member of Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir, being involved with WMU and Mission Friends. Janet was a very special person who touched so many. She was a great seamstress and made clothing to...
Janet Morrow Hendrix, age 81, of Kingston, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022 at her home. She was born September 9, 1940 in Ashland, Alabama and moved to Roane County at a young age and...
Sherman Whittenbarger Oakdale
Sherman Allen Whittenbarger, age 84, of Oakdale passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born January 12, 1938 in Harriman and a graduate of South Harriman High School class of ‘57. He was a member of Red Bank Baptist Church. Sherman worked at Combustion Engineering in Chattanooga for 35 years. He enjoyed life and being with people. Preceded in death by his parents, Raymond & Frances Vann Whittenbarger;...
Sherman Allen Whittenbarger, age 84, of Oakdale passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born January 12, 1938 in Harriman and a...
Calvin Trew Rockwood
Calvin M. Trew, age 67, of Rockwood passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Roane Medical Center. He was born September 19, 1954 in Rockwood at Chamberlain Medical Center and has been a lifelong resident of Roane County. Calvin was a 1972 graduate of Rockwood High School. He was very dedicated to his family, community and friends. He had served in the past as a Rockwood City Councilman, Tennessee State Constable and was a member of The Faternal Order of Police, Norris Lake...
Calvin M. Trew, age 67, of Rockwood passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Roane Medical Center. He was born September 19, 1954 in Rockwood at Chamberlain Medical Center and has been a...
Donnie Jones Oliver Springs
Donnie Lee Jones, age 81, of Oliver Springs left his earthly home on Monday, April 11, 2022 to enter his heavenly home of eternal rest, surrounded by his loving family. He fought a long and courageous battle with cancer and never wavered in his faith. He was born November 8, 1940 in Clairfield, Tennessee. He was ordained on July 22, 1979 as a Deacon by New Mountain View Baptist Church where has remained a faithful member & Deacon. He retired from Y-12 Nuclear...
Donnie Lee Jones, age 81, of Oliver Springs left his earthly home on Monday, April 11, 2022 to enter his heavenly home of eternal rest, surrounded by his loving family. He fought a long and...
Anna Sorrels Kingston
Anna Lee Sorrels, of Kingston, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022 at home in her husband’s arms. She was born June 5, 1973 in Dayton and lived most of her life in Rhea County. She was of the Baptist faith. Anna received her Associates degree in American Sign Language from Chattanooga State University. She was a great photographer and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She treasured time spent with her daddy and getting together...
Anna Lee Sorrels, of Kingston, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022 at home in her husband’s arms. She was born June 5, 1973 in Dayton and lived most of her life in...
Harold Slabaugh Palm Harbor, FL
Harold Eugene Slabaugh, 91, of Palm Harbor, FL passed away on April 1, 2022 at Advent Health in Tarpon Springs, FL. He was born on September 16, 1930 in Hartville, Ohio to Donovan Russell and Helen (Brumbaugh) Slabaugh. He graduated from Timken Vocational High School in Canton, Ohio in 1948, where the focus of his study was drafting. He also attended Akron University...
Harold Eugene Slabaugh, 91, of Palm Harbor, FL passed away on April 1, 2022 at Advent Health in Tarpon Springs, FL. He was born on September 16,...
Rhonda Nickell Oakdale
Rhonda Charlene Gilliam Nickell, age 58 of Kingston, left this Earth and entered the gates of Heaven to receive her ultimate healing on Wednesday, March 30th, 2022 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She was born on March 5th, 1964 and was a 1982 graduate of Roane County High School in Kingston.
Rhonda was a member of Union Chapel Baptist Church in Kingston for much of her life and a member of Pine Orchard Baptist Church of Oakdale for the...
Rhonda Charlene Gilliam Nickell, age 58 of Kingston, left this Earth and entered the gates of Heaven to receive her ultimate healing...
Rev. Jamey Patterson Lenoir City
Rev. Jamey Eugene Patterson, age 43, of Lenoir City, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 26, 2022. He was born September 11, 1978 and was a lifelong resident of Lenoir City. Bro. Jamey was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Loudon. His home church where he grew up was Cave Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Kingston and after announcing his calling to preach the gospel he pastored several churches in East Tennessee including Shady Grove Baptist Church, Jackson...
Rev. Jamey Eugene Patterson, age 43, of Lenoir City, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 26, 2022. He was born September 11, 1978 and was a lifelong resident of Lenoir...
Gregary Choate Ten Mile
Gregary Lane Choate, age 58, of Ten Mile passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born December 21, 1963 in Knoxville and worked over seventeen years for Goody’s Department Store. He treasured time spent with his sister and family who live in Florida. He enjoyed spending time on his computer. Preceded in death by his parents, Denver & Velma Hinds Choate; sister, Lorraine Choate;...
Gregary Lane Choate, age 58, of Ten Mile passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born December 21, 1963 in...
Michael Brackett Kingston
Michael “Mike” Stephen Brackett, age 66, of Kingston went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 11, 2022. He was born September 15, 1955 in Rockwood and has been a lifelong resident of Roane County. Mike was known to many as a salesman for Jerry Duncan Ford in Harriman where he retired. He was a dedicated member of Potters House Fellowship and very passionate about working with missions. He loved NASCAR and enjoyed watching UT sports. Preceded in death by...
Michael “Mike” Stephen Brackett, age 66, of Kingston went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 11, 2022. He was born September 15, 1955 in Rockwood and has been a lifelong...
Linda Sue Christopher Kingston
Linda Sue Christopher, age 81, of Kingston passed away Friday, March 11, 2022 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. Sue was born November 29, 1940 in Harriman and was a lifelong resident of Roane County and longtime member of First Baptist Church of Kingston. She was a graduate of Oliver Springs High School, where she was a standout student and basketball player. She later earned an associate degree from Roane State Community College and retired from...
Linda Sue Christopher, age 81, of Kingston passed away Friday, March 11, 2022 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. Sue was born November 29, 1940 in Harriman and was a...
Carolyn Backus Kingston
Carolyn Sue Puckett Backus, age 77, of Kingston passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. She was born November 16, 1944 in Decatur, Alabama. She was a graduate of Roane County High School and received degrees from both Lincoln Memorial University and Bowling Green State University. Carolyn’s career was dedicated to educating and helping children as an elementary teacher and later a school psychologist for more than thirty-five...
Carolyn Sue Puckett Backus, age 77, of Kingston passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. She was born November 16, 1944 in Decatur, Alabama. ...
Charlotte Maxwell Kingston
Charlotte D. Maxwell, age 83, of Kingston, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022 at Signature Healthcare & Rehab Center in Spring City. She was born January 5, 1939 in Radford, Virginia and played basketball for the Radford Bobcats in earlier years. She was a member of Radford Christian Church in Radford, Virginia. Charlotte had worked as an office secretary/check-in clerk for Clover Creamery in Virginia. She loved her...
Charlotte D. Maxwell, age 83, of Kingston, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022 at Signature Healthcare & Rehab Center in Spring City. She was born...
Mary Carolyn Beets Kingston
Mary Carolyn “Mimi” Beets, seventy-nine of Kingston, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022 after an eight-year battle with Alzheimer’s/Dementia. Carolyn was a small business owner and served Kingston and Roane County in many ways. Her favorite was being `The First Lady of Kingston`, a role she filled with style and grace. The great support given to Troy in their many years of public service was recognized across the State.
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Mary Carolyn “Mimi” Beets, seventy-nine of Kingston, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022 after an eight-year battle with Alzheimer’s/Dementia. Carolyn was a small business...
JoAnne (Jo Jo) Young Loudon
JoAnne (Jo Jo) Francis Evans Young, age 76, of Loudon, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022. She was a member of Tennessee Chapel Baptist Church which she dearly loved. She is preceded in death by the love of her life, Ernest Mib Kyle; parents, Charles & Louise Evans; siblings, Earl, Melvin, Carolyn, and Kaye.
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JoAnne (Jo Jo) Francis Evans Young, age 76, of Loudon, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022. She was a member of Tennessee Chapel Baptist Church which she dearly loved. She is...
Frederick Creswick Ten Mile
Fred Creswick, age 93, of Ten Mile passed away February 25, 2022. Fred was born in Highland Park, MI to Audun and Inga Amelia Creswick of Detroit, MI.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Anne McClure Creswick; daughter and son-in-law, Kristen Jean & Mark McBride of Madison, AL; son and daughter-in-law, Kirk Fredrik & Vallerie Smith Creswick of Carefree, AZ; granddaughters, Carollyne Creswick of Castle Rock, CO and Lilly Creswick of Madison, AL.
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Fred Creswick, age 93, of Ten Mile passed away February 25, 2022. Fred was born in Highland Park, MI to Audun and Inga Amelia Creswick of Detroit, MI.
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Robert Stultz Harriman
Robert Leo Stultz, age 72, of Harriman passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Renaissance Terrace. He was born October 26, 1949 in Michigan. He became a trained professional chef and was very proficient in all aspects of food preparation. Robert also enjoyed doing carpentry work. Preceded in death by his parents, Richard Anthony & Martha Johnson Stultz.
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Robert Leo Stultz, age 72, of Harriman passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Renaissance Terrace. He was born October 26, 1949 in Michigan. He became a trained professional chef and...
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