Tag Archives: Obituary

David Lindsay, 89, Coalfield

David N Lindsay peacefully went to be with his Lord on September 8, 2023 with his wife and two children by his side. David entered the world on July 17, 1934 the first in his family to be born outside the newly created Smoky Mountain National Park.  He attended Bearden …

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Steve Brown, 58, Clinton

Coach Steve Brown On the evening of Tuesday, July 18, 2023, Steve Brown, a great friend to many, slipped quietly and peacefully into his eternity after a short illness. From the moment that he was diagnosed, his wife and family were there to tend to his every need. In his …

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Brent Lloyd Johnson, 45, Kingston

Brent Lloyd Johnson, age 45, of Kingston passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Roane Medical Center.  He was born May 25, 1977, in Harriman and was a lifelong resident of Roane County.  He was a member of The Grove Baptist Church in Kingston.  Brent was an avid sports fan.  …

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Jerry L. Joiner

January 16, 1943 ~ January 20, 2023 (age 80) Mr. Jerry L. Joiner, age 80 of Harriman passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023, at Roane Medical Center.  He was born on January 16, 1943, and worked as general foreman and training expert at Y-12 He was preceded in death by his parents, …

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Kelby Scott Rice

July 22, 1968 ~ January 31, 2023 (age 54) Kelby Rice, 54, of Coalfield passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 31, 2023, encompassed by his adoring family. Originally from Dayton Ohio, Kelby cultivated the quality of building relationships with the people he encountered. Kelby‘s smile was infectious, and was unquestionably one of the most …

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Robert Lee Woods, age 75

Robert Lee Woods, age 75, of Kingston passed away January 30, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born August 31, 1947, in Wartburg and was a lifelong resident of Roane County.  He attended New Midway Baptist Church when his health permitted.  He retired after 29 years …

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Fred Richard Hardin, 93

November 14, 1928  –  July 29, 2022 Fred Richard Hardin, age 93, passed into the arms of Jesus July 29, 2022 surrounded by family. He was born November 14, 1928 the son of Elmer and Fannie Hardin in LaFollette, Tn. Living in a coal mining community of Fork Mountain, Fred had a …

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Benny Eugene Sharp, 77

September 14, 1944 ~ July 25, 2022 (age 77) 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 …

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Gary Wisman, 86, Knoxville

SEPTEMBER 10, 1935 – MAY 31, 202 Gary Wisman, age 86, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Gary was a member of The Park West Church of God. He served in the Army and retired from the Navy Seabees. Gary also retired from Martin Marietta. Gary …

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