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Jacqueline Melton GriswoldJacqueline "Jackie" Melton Griswold
1961 - 2026
Jacqueline "Jackie" Melton Griswold, 64, of Knoxville, TN, passed away at her home on Feb. 2, 2026. Born to Ervie Charles Melton and Sue Melton on Oct. 21, 1961, in Crossville, Jackie was the eldest of three siblings. She graduated at the top of her class from Cumberland County High School in 1979 where she was a...
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Josette WilliamsJosette Francoise Williams
1935 - 2026
Josette Francoise Williams, Fairfield Glade, joined the angels Jan. 28, 2026, at Hospice after a battle with cancer. Born 1935, in France, she met James Williams while working in the same dept. He was stationed in France with the US Army. Love at first sight, resulted in 70 years of marriage and two children: Danny...
Shirley VitatoeShirley Fay Vitatoe
1939 - 2026
Shirley Faye Vitatoe, 86, passed away on Feb. 2, 2026, at her home. Shirley was born March 4, 1939, in Crab Orchard to the late Harley and Ruby (Turner) Vitatoe. She was a member of the Crab Orchard Church of God. Attending church was one of Shirley's favorite things. She loved to sing and clap along to the church...
Mary BarnesMary Jane Barnes
1946 - 2026
Funeral service for Mary Jane Barnes, 79, of Crossville, will be held at Bilbrey Funeral Home on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at 7 p.m. Family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will take place at East Tennessee State Veteran's Cemetery on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, at 10 a.m. EST. Biography by...
Michael StumpMichael Vernon Stump
1946 - 2025
Michael Vernon Stump, 78, passed away at his home in Crossville on Aug. 21, 2025. Mike was born Sept. 1, 1946, in Nappanee, IN. Upon graduating from high school, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry from Purdue University. After graduating in 1969, he took a job with Inland Container, a corrugated...
Cherie KazmierczakCherie I. Kazmierczak
1955 - 2026
Cherie Kazmierczak, 70, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Cherie was born to John and Joy Nedeau Nairn on Aug. 4, 1955. The second youngest of five children, Cherie spent most of her childhood in Florida as her father completed and retired from his military service. As an adult, life brought Cherie to...
Charles HewstonCharles Edward Hewston
1969 - 2026
Charles Edward Hewston, lovingly known as Charlie, passed away on Jan. 20, 2026, in Knoxville, TN after a brief illness. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, the late John and Regina Hewston. Charlie's life was deeply shaped by the love and care of those who became his chosen family. He was taken in and...
Gerald GilesGerald Ernest Giles
1947 - 2025
Gerald Ernest "Jerry" Giles, 78, of Crossville, passed away on Dec. 13, 2025, at Cumberland Medical Center. Jerry was born on Nov. 22, 1947, in Pasco, WA, son of the late Howard Giles and Frances (Johnson) Giles. Jerry's love for adventure and passion for life created a wonderful legacy of living life to the...
Marguerite WatkinsMarguerite Watkins
1934 - 2025
Marguerite (Phillips, Inglert) Watkins, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Dec. 13, 2025, in her home in Greenfield, MN. Marguerite was born April 18, 1934, in Richmond, IN to the late Warren and Elizabeth Phillips. She was a 1952 graduate of Richmond...
Dual SouthDual Edsel South
1936 - 2026
Dual Edsel South, 89, of Windermere, FL, left this world peacefully at home on Jan. 2, 2026, surrounded by his family. Dual was born on Jan. 17, 1936, in Crossville, the son of Estle and Ethel South. He grew up in Crossville, where he developed a strong work ethic and a deep love for his family. After graduating...
Elsa GreenElsa H. Green
1930 - 2026
Elsa H. Green, 95, of Crossville, passed away on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at University of Tennessee Medical Center. Mrs. Green was born on Jan. 29, 1930, in Pontiac, MI, daughter of Sigurd T. Olsen and Emilie O. Olsen. She enjoyed a long and dedicated 35-year career as an executive secretary with General Motors...
Richard ShadwellRichard Shadwell
1941 - 2026
Richard Shadwell, 84, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 21, 2026. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Oak Lawn Funeral Home Sparta, TN is in charge of arrangements.
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Carla HendrixsonCarla "Annette" Hendrixson
1940 - 2026
Carla "Annette" Hendrixson, age 85, of Crossville, passed away at her home on Thursday, Jan. 22, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Hendrixson was born on Feb. 23, 1940, in Crossville, daughter of the late Roy McCoy and May (Phy) McCoy. Annette worked as a medical assistant/insurance billing for Dr. R. Gene Cravens in...
Mary ShillingMary Louise Hoffman Kidd Shilling
Mary Shilling, 90, a longtime resident of Crossville, died suddenly of natural causes on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. She was born Sept. 2, 1935 in Columbus Grove, OH; a daughter of Lawrence and Lena Hoffman. Mary graduated from Columbus Grove High School and attended St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Mary worked as a...
Charlotte BibleCharlotte (Matthews) Bible
Charlotte (Matthews) Bible, 79, of the Rinnie Community, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 at Cumberland Medical Center. No services are planned at this time. Charlotte is survived by her husband, Seth "Tommy" Bible, Jr.; daughters, Chantal Bible (William) Register, Gypsi Bible (John) Alford; grandchildren,...
Michael ConverseMichael Joseph Converse
1937 - 2026
Michael Joseph Converse of Maryville, 88, passed away on Jan. 11, 2026. Born in Massillon, OH, he was the son of Leo and Florence Converse. He was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws, three sisters and two brothers. He is survived by beloved wife of 63 years, Betty (Kimmel), children: Jerry (Lori), Michele...
Betty Amonette - CaruthersBetty "Carol" Amonette - Caruthers
1945 - 2026
Betty "Carol" Amonette-Caruthers of Crossville passed away on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, surrounded by her children and her favorite confidant, Jeff Harris. Carol was born in Monterey, TN on Aug. 10, 1945, to Lee Haulk and Minta Hicks Jones. Carol graduated from Clarkrange High School in 1963 and continued her...
Robert "Bob" SteinRobert "Bob" Stein
The world became a little less bright on Jan. 8, 2026, with the passing of Robert "Bob" Stein. Bob was born on May 21, 1946, in Monroe, MI. Bob's infectious laughter and unending humor brought joy to everyone around him. Bob was a loving husband of 60 years to Joan, a devoted father to Kim (Bryan) Galbraith and...
James WarnerJames Walter Warner
1940 - 2025
James Walter Warner, 85 of Marble, NC, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. James was born in Crossville, to the late John Henry and Cora Eunice Bolin Warner. He was a custodian in the automotive industry and also worked for Rich Tool Company in Elyria, OH. James loved listening to music, especially Merle...
Richard MalsackRichard Malsack
1931 - 2026
Richard W. Malsack passed away Jan. 1, 2026, in Crossville. He was born in Milwaukee, WI. Mr. Malsack attended West Allis Central High School and Lawrence University in Wisconsin, graduating from Lawrence in 1953. He was a member of the golf teams at both schools. Mr. Malsack arrived in Korea and served as an MP...
Loreda DavisLoreda Davis
We announce that on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, Loreda Pearl Davis went to join her husband, Mitchell Davis, and her parents, General Wood and Dora Wood, in heaven. Loreda also joined her loving siblings Gerald Wood and Opal Willene Jones. She has a younger sibling, Carlene Bennudriti, still with us. A celebration of...
Erma ElmoreErma Faye Elmore
Erma Faye Elmore, 79, of Crossville, passed away on Dec. 28, 2025, at WyndRidge Health & Rehab Center. Mrs. Elmore was born on April 15, 1946, in Crossville, daughter of the late Carlos Haney and Ocia (Ingram) Haney. Erma was a Nurse Tech. She is survived by her nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Erma...
Opal DavidsonOpal Lee Davidson
1939 - 2025
Opal Lee Davidson, 86, of Crab Orchard, passed away on Dec. 27, 2025, at Cumberland Medical Center. Mrs. Davidson was born on May 17, 1939, in Crossville, daughter of Joe Wright and Rhoda (Smith) Wright. Opal was a Homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Joe Davidson; children, Scott Davidson, Freda Davidson,...
George WallaceGeorge Olen Wallace
1941 - 2025
George Olen Wallace, 84, of Crab Orchard, passed away at his home on Dec. 28, 2025. Mr. Wallace was born on July 6, 1941, in Louisa, KY, son of the late Bert Wallace and Minnie (Walters) Wallace. George worked as a machinist and welder. He is survived by his sons, Gary Wallace and George Wallace Jr.; daughter,...
Mr James JerniganMr James Jernigan
James Jay Jernigan, age 79, passed peacefully on Dec. 26, 2025. Jay is now resting in the arms of Jesus after a prolonged battle with Parkinson's disease. Jay was born in Detroit, MI to Charlotte Tuohy and Ray Jernigan on Aug. 31,1946. Jay enjoyed traveling, fishing, gardening, and anything outdoors. He loved...
