Crossville Chronicle

Sandra TapaniSandra Gayle Tapani

1939 - 2026

Sandra Gayle Tapani, 86, of Crossville, died peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Signature Heath Care of Rockwood, TN.
Sandy was born on Oct. 28, 1939, in Detroit, MI, daughter of the late Joseph A. Hughes and Helen (Huotari) Hughes.
She graduated from Jeffers High School, Painesdale, MI in 1957 and then...

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Lois (Elmore) PenrodLois Evelyn (Elmore) Penrod

1930 - 2026

Funeral Service for Lois Evelyn (Elmore) Penrod, 95, of Mt. Juliet, TN will be held at Bilbrey Funeral Home on Friday. April 24, 2026, at 3 p.m. Visitation from 2 to 3 p.m. prior to the service. Burial to follow service at Pomona Cemetery.

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Anita HaleAnita Louise Hale

1953 - 2026

Anita Louise Hale, 72, of Crossville, passed away at Uplands Village on April 20, 2026.
Ms. Hale was born on Nov. 13, 1953, in Oxfordshire, England, daughter of the late Cecil Copeland and Francis Copeland.
Anita worked as an educator for more than 37 years, including 28 years at North Cumberland Elementary in...

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James CrawfordJames Crawford

1980 - 2026

James Robert Crawford (Jim Bob) passed away April 17, 2026 in Nashville, TN. He was born April 23, 1980. No services will be held but a celebration of life will be held at a later date. He is survived by his parents, John and Regina (Eddington) Mazur of Crossville and his father, Will Crawford of Red Boiling...

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Annetta ZdrodowskiAnnetta Sue Zdrodowski

1941 - 2025

Sue taught elementary school in Michigan for 30+ years. Sue lived in Crossville for 24+ years. She died peacefully in her home while under hospice care. Sue leaves behind her husband, Michael; daughter, Melissa Platzer; and son, Jeffery Buss.

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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...

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Tom UpshawTom J. Upshaw

1931 - 2026

Tom J. Upshaw, 94, of Crossville, died on April 18, 2026 at Cumberland House in Crossville.
Tom was born on June 11, 1931 in Birmingham, AL, the son of Willa Jowers and W. C. Upshaw. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his three sisters, Sara Upshaw, Carolyn Harris, Ann Sahadi and brother, Bill...

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Mr David GarrisonMr David Wayne Garrison

1953 - 2026

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of David Wayne Garrison on Saturday, April 4, 2026 after an extended illness. David was born Jan. 20, 1953 to Margaret and DM Garrison of Crossville. He was preceded in death by his father, DM, and brother Jack Vaughn. He is survived by his mother,...

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Richard JenkinsRichard Alan Jenkins

1956 - 2026

Richard Alan Jenkins, 69, of Rockwood, TN passed away peacefully but unexpectedly on April 5, 2026. He was born in Akron, OH May 22, 1956 to the late Betty (nee Smith) Jenkins and Albert (Ted) Jenkins. Rick was a 1974 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and earned his degree from the University of Cincinnati in...

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Nancy HyderNancy Hyder

1951 - 2026

Nancy Janel Hyder, 75, of Crossville, passed away April 5, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of service, kindness, and unwavering devotion to others.
Nancy worked as an educator and coach at Cumberland County High School for 37 years touching countless lives through her guidance, wisdom, humor, and investment in each...

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Jack FlewellingJack Duane Flewelling

1929 - 2026

Jack Flewelling, a man whose laughter was as infectious as his love for life, passed away on March 23, 2026. Born on Feb. 4, 1929, in Flint, MI, Jack lived a life filled with extraordinary moments and simple pleasures. He loved bowling and also enjoyed golfing for many years. The Crossville, Tennessee community will...

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Mary BensonMary Nell Benson

1935 - 2026

Mary Nell Gentry Benson, 90, of Etowah, TN entered joyfully into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 23, 2026 at Uplands Village in Pleasant Hill.
Mary Nell was the matriarch of a large and grateful family, a devoted pastor's wife, a loving and steadfast mother to four children, and a deeply...

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Paul MatthewsPaul Edward Matthews

1940 - 2026

Paul Edward Matthews, 86, of Crossville, died at home surrounded by his family, on March 29, 2026. Paul was born Jan. 24, 1940, in Fentress County, to Ed and Rose Matthews. He was an avid gardener and a proud member of the Morning Star Baptist Church. Paul will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Paul is...

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Eva RogersEva Ruth Rogers

1936 - 2026

Eva R. Rogers, 89, of Crossville, passed away at Cumberland Ridge Assisted Living March 23, 2026.
Mrs. Rogers was born on July 3, 1936, in Cumberland County, TN, daughter of the late Frank E. Tabor and Belva T. (Smith) Tabor.
Eva was a lab technician at the hospital.
She is survived by her sister, Esther Sowder...

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Mary CeurvorstMary B. Ceurvorst

1939 - 2026

Mary Bowen Henrici Ceurvorst was born on Jan. 28,1939, sixth of seven children born to Bernard and Hazel Delaney Bowen and died on March 20, 2026, in Crossville. Mary chose cremation and the remains will be kept in the columbarium at St. Francis of Assisi in Fairfield Glade.
Mary was educated in the parochial school...

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Linda BlevinsLinda Lee Blevins

1952 - 2026

Linda Lee Blevins, age 73, of Crossville, TN, passed away at her home on March 13, 2026.
Mrs. Blevins was born on July 1, 1952, in Chelsea, MA, daughter of the late James Broyles and Laura (Travis) Broyles.
She is survived by her daughter, Laura Chaney (Ben); son, Randall Broyles (Tasha); grandchildren, Courtney...

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Gayther CookGayther Carl Cook

1952 - 2026

Gayther Carl Cook, age 73, passed away March 11, 2026, at his home in Grandview, TN with his wife, Sharon Hatler Cook, by his side. Gayther was born Nov. 19, 1952, in Monterey, TN, to his parents, Carlton Marcum Cook and Mabel Pierce Cook.
Gayther grew up in the Bakers Crossroads community of Cumberland County. He...

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Derith SkipworthDerith Anne Skipworth

1939 - 2026

Derith Anne Skipworth, beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother of three, great grandmother of two and loved friends. Passed away Feb. 16, 2026, in Crossville, TN, after a long illness. Derith is survived by husband Reverend Arnold Gene Skipworth, daughter Kristina (Kevin) McChesney of Grand Junction, CO, son Mark...

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Penny Miller-BeyPenny Laine Miller-Bey

1973 - 2026

Penny Laine Miller-Bey, age 52, was born to John Wayne and Jennifer Louise Jackson Miller on Sept. 23, 1973 in Crossville, TN and passed away on March 14, 2026, in Nashville, TN. Penny was a family woman working with her parents and grandparents building the family business. She was the office manager for their...

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Mary AustinMary Carr Austin

1957 - 2026

Mrs. Mary Ruth Carr Austin, age 68, of Sparta, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at her residence.

Mary was born May 13, 1957, in Sparta, TN, to the late William Ed and Betty Jean Rice Carr. As a florist at Unique Designs, her passion was spreading joy to others with her flower arrangements. She enjoyed...

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John Blankenship JrJohn G Blankenship Jr

1937 - 2026

John grew up in Greenback, TN and was a longtime resident of Crossville. Preceeded in death by his parents, John and Elizabeth and sisters, Betty and Alice. Survived by his son David; nieces, Cindy Newman, Alice Treadwell, Sarah Murr and nephew Jimmy Murr.

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Rev. Jerry MayoRev. Jerry Hilton Mayo

1945 - 2026

Jerry Hilton Mayo born March 5, 1945 died on March 3, 2026 and is survived by his wife Patricia Ann Scott Mayo to whom he was married 61 years. Jerry is survived by their four children, Gloria Mayo of Bowling Green, KY; Jerri Hope Whelan (Mike) of Fayetteville, TN; Max Mayo (Emily) of Nashville, TN, Marty Mayo...

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Charles GreenCharles Edward Green

1946 - 2026

We are sad to announce that Charles Edward Green has passed away at the age of 79.
He died the same place he was raised, Crossville.
Charles is fondly remembered for his love of family, country, and God. Charles served two years in the Vietnam War. Stationed in Okinawa, Japan. He was an active member of his church...

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Donald NuhferDonald Irwin Nuhfer

1952 - 2026

Donald "Don" Irwin Nuhfer, 73, of Crossville, passed away peacefully in Tampa, FL, after a courageous battle with cancer on Feb. 27, 2026. Born on Nov. 17, 1952, in Toledo, OH, to parents Eugene and Virginia Nuhfer, Don lived a life defined by service, devotion to family, and quiet strength.
A proud veteran of the...

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Lee EmmottLee Philip Emmott

1937 - 2026

Lee Philip Emmott, 88, of Crossville went to be with the Lord on Jan. 26, 2026. He was born in Quincy, MA to the late Philip and Edna (Moore) Emmott. Lee was a proud veteran who served his country in the United States Navy aboard the USS Conway. He later joined the Seabees and Civil Air Patrol. Lee was a seasoned...

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