Mr. Timothy James Teasley, age 51 of Rockwood, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023. He was born on March 24, 1972, in Harriman, TN. He worked most of his life in the construction industry. He is preceded in death by his parents: Denny Davenport & Brenda Isham; Grandmother: Opal …
Read More »John Trim Smith, Jellico
Mr. John Trim Smith, age 62 of Jellico passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023, at his home. He enjoyed peddling and organizing. He was preceded in death by his parents, EJ and Bessie Smith; Late wife, Shelia Frazier; Son, John Trim Smith, Jr; Grandson, John Trim Smith, III; Sisters, …
Read More »Tommy Lowe, Harriman
Mr. Tommy Lowe, age 67, of Harriman, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023, at his home. He worked as a Brick Mason for many years. Tommy enjoyed being at the lake fishing and playing his guitar and good music. He was preceded in death by his mother: Juanita Neal Lowe. He is …
Read More »Roane State Foundation’s annual student scholarship application open through May 31
The deadline to apply for student scholarships through Roane State Foundation is fast approaching. Students must have all information submitted by May 31 in order to qualify for awards that will apply to the 2023-2024 academic year. By applying for a scholarship through the Foundation, students have the opportunity to …
Read More »Tennessee Consumer Alert: American Car Center Closure FAQs
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (“TDCI”) Division of Regulatory Boards and the Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission are alerting Tennessee consumers that the recent nationwide closure of American Car Center stores may affect Tennessee consumers who have purchased a vehicle from this company. A memo from the …
Read More »Harriman Public Library Hosts Book Reading and Signing
The Harriman Public Library would like to invite everyone to come and hear our very own author Connie Massingill read her new book “Meet Iris”. There will be crafts, refreshments, and signed copies of “Meet Iris” available.
Read More »Eva Cox Claybourne, Kingston
Eva Cox Claybourne, age 59, of Kingston passed away Sunday, January 16, 2023, at her home. She was born November 7, 1963, in Ozone and was a lifelong resident of Roane County. Her children and grandchildren were her whole life and she loved them very much. Preceded in death by her husband, …
Read More »Rebecca “Becky” Lou Pratt, Oak Ridge
Rebecca “Becky” Lou Pratt age 61 of Oak Ridge passed away on November 30th, 2022, after a lengthy illness. She was of the Christian faith and loved reading, fishing, and spending time with her son, her sisters and extended family. Becky also enjoyed walking her dog, Ivan. She had a …
Read More »Valerie Ann Fateley, Clinton
Valerie Ann Fateley of Clinton, TN passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at the age of 65. She was born to George (G.B) Comer and Edith Mae Winchester Comer on February 14, 1957. Valerie grew up in LaFollette, TN then later became a long-time resident …
Read More »OS man charged in shooting death of wife
A joint investigation by the TBI and the Oliver Springs Police Department resulted in the arrest of a man on a charge of first-degree murder in the shotgun shooting death of his wife. District Attorney General Dave Clark’s office says that Oliver Springs police officers were called to a home …
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