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Justin Sapp
1976 - 2025
Justin Sapp, 49, of Pikeville, died Tuesday, May 13, 2025. He worked for the engineering department and was a machine operator for CSX Transportation. He was a member of the union of Brothers of Maintenance of Way Employee Division "BMWED" and IBEW. Justin loved spending time with his family and friends, traveling,...
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Donna Stump
1943 - 2025
Donna Gant Stump, 82, of Crossville, peacefully passed away on April 15, 2025. Born in Conway, AR, on Jan. 8, 1943, Donna will be missed in many ways. A loving homemaker, she created, daily, nurturing meals for her family, setting the backdrop for us sharing our time and our stories, so finding our common life...
Evelyn Kemmer
1964 - 2025
Evelyn "Anita" Kemmer, 60, of Crossville, passed away on May 13, 2025, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Ms. Kemmer was born on Dec. 20, 1964, in Crossville, daughter of the late Gilbert Sells and Doris Sells. Anita was a devoted home health CNA who poured compassion into caring for others. She had a deep and...
Betty Barnett
1948 - 2025
Betty Barnett, 77, longtime resident of Crossville, passed away May 8, 2025. She was born on April 22, 1948, in Crossville and lived there until age 10, when her family moved to Orlando, FL. She graduated from Boone High School in Orlando and later returned to Crossville, where she spent the rest of her life. Betty...
Phillip Billington
1928 - 2025
Phillip Randall Billington, age 97, of Crossville, passed away on, May 9, 2025. He was born on, Jan. 19, 1928, in Sand Springs, OK, son of the late Elmer Laverne Billington and Ardith Verena (Bridges) Billington. Phillip was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and beloved friend to...
Mr. William Baucum Jr
1945 - 2025
William Emmett Baucum, Jr., 79, of Crossville, formerly of Tullahoma, passed away on Monday, May 5th, 2025 at Cumberland Medical Center. He was born in Magnolia, AR to the late William E. Baucum, Sr. and Bronis Whittington Baucum. During his life he worked as an electrical engineer for both Y-12 in Oak Ridge, and...
Donald Farmer
1929 - 2025
Donald A. Farmer, 95, of Ashton Grove in Georgetown and formerly of Lancaster, KY, passed away on April 28, 2025. He was born on December 16, 1929, in Crossville, TN, the son of the late Charles A. and Della Tabor Farmer. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Stella, on June 24, 2017, after more than 62...
Charles Wyatt
1931 - 2025
Charles Adrian Wyatt, of Crossville, passed away on April 18, 2025, at Life Care Center in Crossville. He was born June 27, 1931, in Crossville, son of the late Horace Justin Wyatt and Juanita (Smiddie) Wyatt. He was a Christian man who set a wonderful example for his family and all who knew him. Adrian was an Army...
Ronald LaBarge
1938 - 2025
On the morning of April 23, 2025, we bid farewell to Ronald Eugene Labarge, a beloved patriarch and a beacon of love and wisdom for his family. Born on May 19, 1938, in Pontiac, MI, Ronald's journey was one that exemplified hard work, resilience, and commitment to his community. After climbing the ranks to become a...
Vicky Caldwell
1962 - 2025
Vicky Lynn Caldwell, 62, of Crossville, passed away peacefully Monday, April 21, 2025, after a courageous battle with illness. She was born on July 18, 1962, in Port Clinton, OH, to the late Milford Pollard and Georgia Anna Pollard. She was a fiercely independent woman to a fault. Her stubbornness will be remembered...
Carole Harding
1936 - 2025
Carole Jean Harding, 88, of Crossville, passed away on April 19, 2025, at Cumberland Medical Center. Mrs. Harding was born on April 30, 1936, in Toledo, Ohio, daughter of the late Fredrick Wolfe and Rose (Doley) Wolfe. Carole worked for the state of Ohio in the employment service department. She was a member of the...
Sharon Shelley
1947 - 2025
Sharon Robbins Shelley, 78, of Crossville, passed away at her home surrounded by family and loved ones on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025. Ms. Shelley was born on February 15, 1947, in Nashville, TN, daughter of the late Waymon Clay Robbins and Dot Robbins. She was a beloved sister, mother, grandmother,...
Michael Phillips
Michael A. Phillips, 78, of Crossville, passed away on April 5, 2025, at Cumberland Medical Center. Mr. Phillips was born on January 3, 1947, in Norris, TN, son of the late Gaines Phillips and Kate (Solesbee) Phillips. Michael proudly served our country in the Marine Corps and National Guard for six years. He had a...
Dr. Gary Nixon
Dr. Gary LaNeal Nixon, who was born to the late Toy and Clara Nixon on April 6, 1948, in Liberty, Tennessee, departed this life on his birthday this past Sunday, April 6, 2025, in his Murfreesboro home. He lived a life most only dream of because no project was too big; he handled it all. He dedicated his life to the...
Glenda Sorensen
1952 - 2025
Chris Sorensen entered the arms of Jesus on January 1, 2025 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her sisters, Kathy Gilland of Orlando, Debra Charnetzky (David) Bonnie Burnette (Chris); brothers, Lee and Michael Cummings of Crossville, and Rob Feamster (Linda) of Virginia. She is preceded in death by our...
Karen Goforth
1951 - 2025
Karen Sue Goforth, 73, of Crossville, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025. She was born on June 7, 1957, in Hamilton, Ohio, to a loving mother, Ann Butler. Karen was a devoted mother, grandmother and friend. Known for her kind heart, and unwavering support, and the joy she brought to all who knew her. She is...
Vivian Brewer
1946 - 2025
Vivian Brewer passed away on April 1, 2025. Vivian was born on Nov. 15, 1946, in Germany, to Edgar & Inga Olluk. Her days were filled with the joy of watching birds, gardening, or testing her luck with the lottery. Shopping was a particular pleasure, especially when it involved spending time with her daughters,...
Betty Hyde
1939 - 2025
Betty Jo Hyde, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Crossville, on March 28, 2025. She was 85 years old. Born on October 13, 1939, in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, Betty Jo was the daughter of the late James Elmo Roberts and Willie Mae (Pace)...
Johnny Bilbrey
1956 - 2025
Johnny (John) Alan Bilbrey, 69, of Crossville, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025 in Foley, AL. He was born on March 12, 1956 in Crossville, to James Ervin and Willa Dean Bilbrey. He was a Retired Police Captain with the Crossville Police Department after 30 years of service. He is survived by his beloved...
Jerry Campbell
1944 - 2025
Jerry Lee Campbell, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Thursday, March 27th, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on November 19th, 1944, in Pleasant Hill, Tennessee, Jerry was a resident of Crossville, where he was cherished by his family and community. Jerry proudly...
Daniel Wheeler
1942 - 2025
Daniel Clyde "Dan" Wheeler, 82, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his residence on March 25, 2025. Born in the Crab Orchard community of Cumberland County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late R.L. and Ethel Pearl Wheeler growing up on the family grain and livestock farm. He was preceded in death...
Linda Agee Little
1941 - 2025
Linda Agee Little, our wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the age of 83 in Crossville, TN. Born on May 3, 1941, in Smith County, TN, Linda is the daughter of Fred Floyd Agee and Emma Frances (Gwaltney) Agee of Brush Creek, who preceded her. Linda left an indelible...
Jonnie Mullis
Mrs. Jonnie Lee Simmons Mullis, 80, of Crossville, TN was welcomed into eternity surrounded by her family on March 23, 2025, just four days shy of her 81st birthday. Born in Mobile, Alabama to Henry and Aurellia Simmons, she was the middle child of six children. On June 10, 1961, she married Jack F. Mullis, Jr. They...
Marilyn Christensen
Marilyn Kathleen Christensen (Sorensen), 86, of Midlothian, Texas, peacefully entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 20, 2025, following a brief illness. Marilyn was born on December 13, 1938, in Creighton, Nebraska, to the late Soren and Emma Sorensen. She was preceded in death by her...
Ryan Rector
1984 - 2025
Ryan Andrew Korte Rector, born on September 21, 1984, completed his earthly journey on March 6, 2025 at his home in Murfreesboro, TN. Born in Crossville, TN, Ryan spent his life in service to his country and in devotion to his loved ones. After graduating from Cumberland County High School in 2003, where he was a...
John D'Armond
John D'Armond, beloved husband, father, and grandfather of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the age of 76. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on September 16, 1948, John brought joy, laughter, and warmth to everyone who knew him. A graduate of Columbia Military Academy and...
Carl Brennan
2025
We sadly announce the passing of Carl ("Pete") Brennan of Fairfield Glade, TN on March 12, 2025, at the age of 98, surrounded at home by his wife Luanne & family. Pete was born in Capac, MI on December 16, 1926, to his late father Kenneth Brennan & late mother Ruth Fischer. Pete was raised on the family farm until...
Ruth Peeples
Ruth Walters Peeples, age 98, passed away peacefully at the Wellness Center, a rehab. facility in Uplands Village, Pleasant Hill, TN on February 24, 2025, following a fall in late January. In 2009, Ruth's work in Tennessee was honored at the Palace Theater in Crossville where Louise Gorenflo and Dennis Gregg...
Dean Howard
Dean Howard, a cherished member of her community and a celebrated artist, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at her residence in Cookeville. Born on November 16, 1941, in Putnam County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Arnold Mackie and Walenia Henry Mackie, who predeceased her, as did her beloved...
Betty Anderson
Betty Louise Anderson March 11, 1931 - January 18, 2025 Remembered by Heidi, reunited with George. Contact Christ Lutheran Church, FFG for details.
Janet Romberg
1934 - 2025
Janet Louise (Schornack) Romberg passed away at Good Samaritan Society on March 7, 2025 at the age of 91. She was born on January 8, 1934 in Grosse Pointe, MI. She was the daughter of Joseph F. Schornack and Mary (Keller) Schornack. Janet worked at Children's Hospital in Detroit in the blood lab. She was a world...
Alice Murphy
Alice Cooney Murphy, 82, passed into life with the Lord on February 21, 2025, while at Cumberland Medical Center. Alice was born in Farmington, Missouri on August 27, 1942. It was in Farmington that Alice met the love of her life, Fred Murphy, at a Walgreens in 1960 where Alice worked behind the soda counter. ...
Mary Miller
Mary Miller, 81, of Crossville, passed away on February 21, 2025 at her family home in rural Cumberland County after 10 months of gradually declining health. Mary was born on March 18, 1943 near Walnut Creek, OH. The daughter of Eli and Anna Mast. In her teen years she gave her heart to Jesus, accepting him as her...
Stephen Jeroutek
Stephen (Steve) was the son and grandson of Polish immigrants who fled violence and political oppression to find freedom and opportunities for a better life in the United States. He grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. Steve earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Dayton, Ohio and a Master of...
Barbara Scruggs
Barbara Taylor Scruggs, 75, died peacefully at her Laurel Park, North Carolina, home on February 25, 2025, surrounded by her immediate family. She was diagnosed in mid-2023 with a neurological disease and made the best of each day thereafter. Barbara was born in Greenville, North Carolina, to the late James Athel...
Mrs. Joan Head
Our loving mother, Joan Cosby Head, was born in Charleston, SC and relocated to Crossville, TN in 1999. She passed away peacefully at home on February 17, 2025. She is preceeded in death by her husband of 53 years, William L. Head, and survived by: Son, Billy Head, Daughter, Kelly Head, Crossville, TN. Grandson,...
Jean Nelson
1932 - 2025
Jean H. Nelson, 92, passed away peacefully in her home on February 14, 2025 at Uplands Village Retirement Community in Pleasant Hill, TN. She was born on July 8, 1932 to Florence and Elmer Hoffman in Ridgely MD. She was raised in her hometown and graduated from Ridgely High School in 1949, where she received the...
Sharon Smith
Sharon J. Smith, a cherished resident of Crossville, passed away on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025, at the age of 78. Born in Crossville, on Friday, February 7, 1947, Sharon lived a life full of love, dedication, and kindness. A devoted homemaker, Sharon's home was always filled with warmth and compassion, traits...
Johnnie Roysdon
Johnnie Louise Roysdon, a beloved resident of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on September 13, 1944, in Cookeville, Tennessee, Johnnie lived a life marked by dedication, love, and unwavering kindness. Johnnie was a devoted Certified Nursing...
Patricia DeVos
Patricia DeVos, formerly of Riverhead, NY, passed away peacefully February 13, 2025 at the Wyndridge Health and Rehabilitation Center in Crossville. She was 85 years old. Pat was born in Washington, D.C. on April 23, 1939, to Mildred and Stanley Deroski. Several years after her birth, the family relocated to...
Ann "Annie" Crabtree
Ann Windrow Crabtree, longtime musical director of Crossville's Cumberland County Playhouse and beloved musical mentor to generations of children has died after a brief illness. "Miss Annie" as she was known in theatre circles and everywhere else, was the wife of Jim Crabtree, her beloved husband of 57 years....
Craig Schadler
Craig Byron Schadler, 86, of Crossville, Tennessee passed away on January 21, 2025, at Cumberland Medical Center. Mr. Schadler was born on May 5, 1938, in Allentown, PA, son of William Byron Schadler and Kathryn Emily Wragg. Craig was very young compared to his actual age, and didn't sit still. He had MANY...
Jimmie Lansford
Jimmie William Lansford, 81 of Cookeville, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Jim was born September 22, 1943, in his aunt Ada's homestead house in Cumberland County, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Robert and Edna (Smith)...
Pamela Kenner
1960 - 2025
Pamela Arleen Wade Kenner died Feb. 6, 2025 in Knoxville, TN. Pam was born on Palm Sunday, for which she was named, on April 10, 1960 in Chattanooga, TN to the Rev. Thomas M.L. Wade and Betsy Hill Wade, both of whom predeceased her. Education and lifelong learning were important to Pam. She was a 1978 graduate of...
Patricia Robbennolt
Patricia Rothwell Robbennolt passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025. Pat was born June 6, 1931, in New Bedford, MA to Mildred Spray and Stephen Gainsford Rothwell. Her early education was in the public schools of Denver, CO. She graduated from Grinnell College (Grinnell, IA) in 1953 and from the Divinity School...
Brian Werner
1977 - 2025
Brian William Werner, 48, former resident of Crossville passed away on February 5, 2025. Son of Donald and Susan Werner, brother to Kevin (Lori) Werner and Kristen (Sean) Gray, uncle of Sophia, Jack, Nolan and Thomas. Memorial Service on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Connection Church, 3855 S. Sheldon Rd. Canton, MI...
Raymond MacDonald
Raymond E. MacDonald, 82, of Crossville, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 3, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Ray was born on Oct. 12, 1942, in Hyde Park, MA and was the son of the late Alexander and Irma MacDonald. He was predeceased by three brothers and a sister. He proudly served in the Army...
Patti Robertson
1957 - 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Patti Denise Robertson, 67, of the Willow Grove Community in Allons, TN. She peacefully passed away on Jan 30th, 2025 at Vanderbilt Hospital seven days after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. She was born on August 2nd, 1957 in Cookeville, TN to Martha Sue...
Dolores Tanner
1953 - 2025
Dolores A. Tanner (Dee) born August 18, 1953 in Waukegan, IL and passed away on January 27, 2025 at Cumberland Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd Tanner & Adelaide Tanner, brother, Tommy. Survivors her husband, Richard Wagner; son Jamie Illes; daughter, Carri Schmidt; sisters, Patricia...
Robert Gore
1969 - 2025
Our beloved "Tyrone" was born October 16, 1969 in Crossville, TN. He gained his wings to Heaven on January 31, 2025. He was born to parents, Robert C. Gore and Leta Sue Gore, both of Crossville, TN. He lived his whole life in Crossville. He enjoyed hauling cars, fishing, side-by-side riding, and flea markets. He...
Creola Minter
Mrs. Creola Norris Minter, 83, of Lebanon passed away peacefully January 27, 2025, at the home of her daughter surrounded by her family. A native of Cumberland County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Casto Norris and Florence Wyatt Norris. She was a 1960 graduate of Cumberland County High School. Early in her...
Linda Miller
Linda J. Miller, 62, of Crossville, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Cumberland Medical Center. Born on August 17, 1962, in Phoenix, AZ, Linda was the cherished daughter of Edward and Marjorie Monet. A proud redhead with an unbounded thirst for life, she embraced every moment with passion,...
Kathleen Galloway
1950 - 2025
Kathleen Lynn Galloway, 74, of Crossville, passed away on January 26, 2025, at Cumberland Medical Center. Mrs. Galloway was born on May 9, 1950, in Akron, OH, daughter of the late Stephen Adam and June (Beadle) Adam. Kathleen spent several years as an Administrative Assistant at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company,...
Debra Carlson
On January 7, 2025 Debra L. Carlson took her last breath on earth as she took her first breath with Jesus. Valentine's Day, 2024 was when Debra began her courageous battle against pancreatic cancer for over ten months. Her "Trust in the Lord" never wavered even as Jesus was mercifully healing her by calling Debra...
Max Swafford
Max Swafford, 95, of Pikeville, TN, died Sunday, January 26, 2025. He was a member of the VFW. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Korean War. He was an avid golfer. He enjoyed fishing, mowing his yard and watching the Atlanta Braves. He was preceded in death by his...
Olivia Doherty
Olivia (Ollie) Ann Herzan Doherty passed away, after a short illness on the 10th of January 2025. A native of Minnesota, she rapidly assimilated into her adopted home of Fairfield Glade, Tennessee and was an active member of the St Francis of Assisi community. She joins her husband Dennis, parents, sister Ann,...
Esther Martin
1933 - 2025
Esther Hagen Martin of Fairfield Glade TN passed away on January 22, 2025, at the age of 91. Esther was born on July 19, 1933, in Buffalo NY where she grew up the daughter of Norwegian immigrants. The youngest of 4 sisters, she was the apple of her Father's eye and the epitome of her precious Mother. Playing the...
Anne Wyatt
Anne R. Wyatt, 77, of Crossville, passed away at Cumberland House on January 19, 2025. Mrs. Wyatt was born on May 5, 1947, in Fentress County, Tennessee, daughter of the late Hiram L. Roysdon and Martha (Terry) Roysdon. Anne was a Pharmacy Tech at John Smith Pharmacy. She loved God, her husband, Horace, her country....
Johnny Moore
Johnny Foy Moore, 95, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Mr. Moore was a longtime Country artist. He was a businessman and owned service stations across multiple states. He was a deacon at Oak Hill Baptist Church and Two Rivers Baptist Church. Preceded in death by daughter Gale Wilkinson, great-granddaughter...
Joshua Pugh
1975 - 2025
Joshua Eric Pugh, 49, of Crossville, passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on January 21, 2025. Mr. Pugh was born on October 4, 1975, in Crossville, TN, son of Oliver D. Pugh and Barbara Wood. Joshua was a land surveyor. He is survived by his son, Carter Pugh; mother, Barbara Wood and stepfather Buck; father,...
John Deck
1954 - 2025
Mr. John Michael Deck, 70, of Pana, IL, formerly of Langleyville, IL and Crossville, TN, died at 8:30 a.m. Tues. Jan. 21, 2025, in Pana. He was born in Illinois on March 13, 1954, the son of Burton "Buck" and Rita "Marie" (Durbin) Deck of Crossville, TN. John married Bonita Huston July 13, 1987, and she preceded him...
Felicidad Villaruz
Felicidad, "Fely," Villaruz, 92, was born in Gumaca City, Quezon Province, Philippines, on February 8, 1932. She passed away surrounded by family on January 16, 2025. She worked as an actuary for the government social security system and was a member of the International Social Security Association of Actuaries....
William Mullins III
William "Tres" Kenneth Mullins (III) 40, of Crossville, passed away January 9, 2025. He is survived by his parents Debi and Joey Davis of Pleasant Hill and Kenny and Vickie Mullins of Powell; Fiancé, Jenn Mathes of Crossville; daughters, Kinslee Brooke and Brinlee Shae; step-children, Caleb, Haleigh, and Bryleigh;...
Dr. Maria Stubbs
1969 - 2024
Dr. Maria Stubbs, 54, of Crossville, passed away at her home on December 10, 2024. Dr. Stubbs was born on December 31, 1969, in Habana, Cuba, daughter of Esteban Torres and Maria A. Torres. She escaped Cuba at the age of 10 with her family and relocated to Miami, FL. There she developed a desire to care for people...
Michael Hodge
Michael Lee Hodges, 80, of Crossville, passed away on January 8, 2025. Mike was a loving and devoted husband to Paulette. He was a man of faith and an integral part of their church. He retired from Ladish CO. and enjoyed serving at his church, golf, and following college football. Survivors include: wife,...
Ruth Goldstein
Ruth A. Goldstein, 86, of Crossville, died January 5, 2025 at NHC Sparta. She was born on October 15, 1938, to Milton and Mary Frances Freeman in Drexel Hill, PA. Ruth attended Haddonfield High School, NJ and married David J. Goldstein on December 28, 1957. They had six children. She worked as the Assistant...
Gladys Loveday
Gladys "Christine" Loveday, 80, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, at her residence in Crossville. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and dedicated educator. Born on September 7, 1944, in Pikeville, TN, to the late Jesse Myers and Gladys (Melton) Myers. Christine is survived by her devoted...
Robert Parsons
1972 - 2024
Business owner of Weather TAP, Robert Parsons, 52, of Crossville, was slain on New Year's Eve, ending a decades long feud with the Grim Reaper. Robert had a habit of cheating death with the grace of a one-legged cat on roller skates, but alas the Reaper finally sent in pancreatic cancer to finish the job. Despite...
Larry Drager
1947 - 2024
Larry Dale Drager Illinois State Police Colonel There is a beginning and an end to all things. In between these two finite points is a story, a journey. Larry's story began on September 25, 1947, in Ottawa, Illinois, with his birth to mother Dorothy Virginia Shipley, and father, Lawrence Albert Drager. Growing up...
Edith Davis
1935 - 2024
Edith Jean Davis was born on Sept 25, 1935, in Barbourville, KY and went to be with the Lord on December 28, 2024. She was the daughter of Arthur and Rose Golden Mayne. She was a schoolteacher in Cumberland County TN for 35 years. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Davis; brothers, Vernon...
Reginald McDonough
2024
A man of humble roots, Dr. Reginald "Reggie" McDonough became one of the world's top Southern Baptist leaders, traveling the globe teaching Christian church planters the importance of strategic planning in building and maintaining congregations for the Glory of the Lord. Born to Gladys and J.C. McDonough, in 1936...
Nellie Kerley
1946 - 2024
Nellie Louise Kerley, 78, was born to Rainey Lee and Cora Lee Garrison Sherrill on May 18, 1946 in Crossville. She passed away December 22, 2024 in Crossville. She worked in a factory but loved spending her time outside, sitting and watching the world go by. She enjoyed playing Rummy and watching golf. She is...
James Sullivan
1963 - 2024
James "Jim" Sullivan, 61, was born on August 28th, 1963 to Casto and Mary Ruth Sullivan, and passed away on December 10th, 2024 in Crossville. Jim was a loving husband and father with a passion for welding and fabrication, custom built cars, and motorcycling with his beloved wife Tracy on the weekends. He took pride...
Carol McCabe
1949 - 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carol Ann McCabe, a beloved mother, mama, Gmama, sister, and aunt and friend. Carol passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, at her home in Crossville, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born on Sunday, March 20, 1949, in Urbana, Illinois, to her cherished...
Charles Pelfrey
Charles Morgan Pelfrey,89, of Crossville, passed away December 23, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Glenda McAmis Pelfrey; son, William "Bill" Glenn Pelfrey; parents, Parker and Katie Pelfrey; and siblings, Billie Coffman, Jack Pelfrey, James Pelfrey, Janie Ferreira, and Kenneth...
Lorraine Revalee
1943 - 2024
Lorraine Virginia Revalee, 81, of Crossville, passed away on December 23, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society, Fairfield Glade. Mrs. Revalee was born on April 16, 1943, in Roselle Park, NJ, daughter of Richard Kraus and Anna Kraus. Lorraine was very creative and loved making different types of cards using stamps,...
Debra Rutenschroer
1955 - 2024
Debbie Rutenschroer, 69, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on Dec. 25, 2024, at the age of 69. She was born Oct. 28, 1955, in Weatherford, Texas, the daughter of Bill Wampler, Sr. of Godley, Texas. She was preceded in death by her mother, Peggy Sinclair...
Philip Rogers
1941 - 2024
Philip J. Rogers, age 83, of Sparta, passed away on December 24, 2024 at Cumberland Medical Center. Mr. Rogers was born on July 18, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan, son of Phil Rogers and Eleanor Kolly Rogers. He was raised in Detroit, MI and attended and graduated from the U of D Jesuit High School and then the...
Mary McNutt
1938 - 2024
Mary Alice McNutt, 86, of Crossville, passed from this life peacefully on December 9, 2024, in Jacksonville, Florida. She was born on July 19, 1938, to Billie Mills Breeding, Sr. and Zula (Elrod) Breeding in the Cumberland Homesteads of Cumberland County. Mary Alice grew up enjoying a large family and loving...
Henson Atkins
1942 - 2024
Henson Lee Atkins, 82, of Crossville, passed away on December 17, 2024, at Cumberland Medical Center. Mr. Atkins was born on September 18, 1942, in Crossville, the son of the late Henry Lee Atkins and Nettie Mae (Campbell) Atkins. Henson proudly served in the United States Air Force for 24 years, retiring with the...
Garland Wilson
Garland Wilson, 77, of Crossville, passed away on December 17, 2024, at Wyndridge Health & Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Wilson was born on March 6, 1947, in Monterey, TN, son of JD Wilson and Nova Ellen Wilson. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was also an insurance salesman and owned a...
Judy Pearson
Judy Lea (Inman) Pearson of Crossville, passed away at the age of 85, on Sunday, December 15, 2024, in her home. She is survived by husband, Roger; son, Ben; and daughters, Jen and Amy. Originally from Michigan, Judy moved to Crossville in the 1990s. In both places she was known for her dedication to gardening and...
Marjorie Satterlee
1937 - 2024
Marjorie Sue Satterlee, 87, of Crossville, passed away at Parkwest Medical Center on December 13, 2024. Mrs. Satterlee was born on February 28, 1937, in Bledsoe County, TN, daughter of the late White Patton Swafford and Marjorie Ruth (Graham) Swafford. Sue was a school teacher, realtor and broker, living in...
Kathline Muldoon
Kathline (Cathy) Sanders Muldoon passed away November 11, 2024 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, with her family by her side. Cathy was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, John M. Muldoon, who passed way in 2022 after a long illness. She is survived by her daughter, granddaughter, and her siblings,...
Dellaphine Bolin
1940 - 2024
Dellaphine J. Bolin, a cherished member of the Crossville community, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12th, 2024, at the age of 84. Born on Friday, February 2nd, 1940, in the heart of Cumberland County, Tennessee, Dellaphine's life was a testament to love, dedication, and resilience. Raised in a...
Zachary Schonborn
2001 - 2024
Zachary Thomas Schonborn, born on September 18, 2001, and unexpectedly taken from us on December 1, 2024, in Norfolk, Virginia, was a beacon of kindness and resilience. A proud graduate of Monterey High School in 2020, Zachary exemplified dedication and passion throughout his life. Following high school, Zachary...
James Kloer
1951 - 2024
James "Jim" Joseph Kloer, 73, of Crossville, passed away at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center on December 1, 2024, surrounded by his family. Jim was born on September 12, 1951, in Fort Wayne, IN to Herbert and Mary Ellen Kloer. He married his best friend and soul mate, Jacqueline Kloer on July 31, 1993. They...
Roger Coulther
Roger Frederick Coulther, 89, of Crossville, passed away on November 29, 2024, at Wyndridge Health and Rehabilitation Center. Roger was born on November 13, 1935, in Newark, NJ, son of the late Harry Roger Coulther and Sarah Louise (Smith) Coulther. Roger and his wife, Judith, were happily married for 66 years. He...
Edward Eldridge
1958 - 2024
Eddie Keith Eldridge was born on October 14, 1958, and died unexpectedly on November 24, 2024. Eddie is survived by his wife, Sherry Eldridge; son, Brian Eldridge; son-in-law, Paul Woody; and grandchildren, Gage Eldridge, Abby Woody, Mason Eldridge, Landon Woody, and Molly Eldridge. Eddie retired from Manchester...
Jeannine Chicoine
1931 - 2024
Jeannine Anita Chicoine, age 93, of Crossville, TN, passed away at her home on November 27, 2024. Mrs. Chicoine was born on September 20, 1931, in Canada, daughter of the late Rene Seguin and Alice (Champagne) Seguin. Jeannine was a medical records coder. She is survived by her children, Kim Chicoine, Valerie Crapo,...
Clata Perry
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Clata Rhea Allred Perry, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. She departed this life peacefully on Sunday, December 1st, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 27, 1941, in Pickett County, TN, Clata was a...
Wilfred Richie
1944 - 2024
Wilfred B. Richie of Crossville, passed away at his home on Friday, November 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Torquay, England, Wilfred grew up in Carney's Point, NJ. He proudly served in the United States Airforce as an aircraft mechanic in Charleston, SC. Following his military service, he worked...
Juliana Sloan
1957 - 2024
Juliana Maud Bertram Sloan Rader, 67, of Crossville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Juliana was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her two daughters, Erica Sloan Candelaria and husband, Paul, of Denver, Colorado, and Mary Lauren Rader of Crossville,...
James Chewning
James "Jim" Kellis Chewning, 80, of Crossville, passed away at Terra Bella Athens, Memory Care on November 16, 2024. Jim was born on December 27, 1943, in Charleston, West Virginia, son of the late McDonald "Don" Chewning and Genevieve "GeeGee" (Harper) Chewning. Jim worked for the state of Tennessee for over thirty...
Exzavia Woodley
Exzavia "Chuck" Woodley was born on June 2, 1957, at Grandy Hospital in Atlanta, GA to Joe and Sally Woodley. He attended Southwest Atlanta High School and graduated from the class of 1975. Chuck passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, at Fort Sanders hospital. Anyone who had the pleasure and the honor to know...
Joseph Doran
1927 - 2024
Joseph E. Doran, a beloved resident of Crossville, peacefully passed away on November 13, 2024, at the age of 97. Born on June 3, 1927, in Niles, Ohio, Joseph led a life marked by dedication to his family, service to his country, and commitment to his community. Joseph was the devoted husband to the late Doris...
Darrin Stryker
1964 - 2024
Darrin S. Stryker, 59 of Crossville, passed away November 8, 2024. He was born November 18, 1964, in Danbury, CT, the son of Harold and Nancy Stryker. Darrin was a not only a Real Estate Broker but he wore many hats, from wine maker, to auctioneer, to square dancer. He was a national champion in clogging and buck...
Larry Hodge
Larry Anthony (Tony) Hodge passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024. He was born to Luthor and Cora Hodge on July 23, 1935, in Crossville. They were among the first Homestead families. Tony grew up in the Cumberland Homesteads, attended Crossville High School and served in the 82nd Army Airborne Division as a...
Freemont Harrison
1930 - 2024
Freemont Nevin Harrison, born October 15th, 1930, passed away November 15th, 2024. Survived by Flint Harrison. No services.
JoAnn Jackson
JoAnn E. Jackson, 82, of Crossville, passed away on November 10, 2024, at Cumberland Medical Center. Mrs. Jackson was born on April 16, 1942, in Kenton, TN, daughter of the late Henry Eddlemon and Christine (Emerson) Eddlemon. JoAnn was a secretary at General Motors, then dedicated her life to her children and...
Karl Henry
1934 - 2024
Karl R. Henry, 89, went to be with his heavenly father on November 7, 2024, after a valiant fight with cancer. He was born in Salem, OH on November 8, 1934, to Frank Edwin Henry and Ruth Elizabeth Henry owners of Henry Funeral Home where Karl studied under his father as the Apprentice Mortician and Funeral Director...
Virginia Schneider
Virginia (Ginny) E. Schneider completed her life on earth on November 10, 2024, in Crossville, after a long illness. She was born Dec. 29, 1934, to Robert E. Puckett and Stella Zeigler Puckett in Wichita, KS and grew up in the Wichita, Hutchinson, and Augusta, Kansas area. She was always excellent in school, going...
Sharon Emerson-Brady
1968 - 2024
Sharon Kay Emerson-Brady, 56, of Crossville, passed away on November 7, 2024, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. This boring old world was blessed with the arrival of Mrs. Emerson-Brady on April 1, 1968. Yes, April Fools' Day and more than one of her daughters had a bit more fun with this than what...
William "Butch" Milstead
William "Butch" Roger Milstead, 81, of Crossville, passed away on November 4, 2024, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Mr. Milstead was born on August 12, 1943, in Washington, DC, son of late William E. Milstead and Elizabeth M. Milstead. Butch served in the United States Army for 3 years as a Tank Gunner...
Mary Harris (Dee)
1933 - 2024
Mary Deloros Harris (Dee), a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, at the age of 91. Born on August 31, 1933, in Speedwell, Tennessee, Dee spent her life devoted to her family and community in Crossville, where she resided until her passing. Dee was...
Steve Cates
Cates, Steve Charles, age 75, passed away on November 3, 2024. Steve was born in Crossville, Tennessee. He was a Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Brother. Steve retired as a Metro Nashville Firefighter after 35 years of dedicated service. He was the father of a hero, Lance Corporal Tyler Cates, a true...
Cynthia (Cyndy) Gardner
It is with deep sorrow that we bring you the news that Cynthia (Cyndy) Burnette Gardner passed away on October 6, 2024. She died peacefully at home as she wished at the age of 73 years in the company of her husband Bruce and son Ben. Cyndy was born on March 17, 1951, in Knoxville, Tennessee to Ross Blackburn (R.B.)...
David Eldridge
1950 - 2024
David A. Eldridge of Crossville, Tennessee, went to meet his Lord at the age of 73 on November 1, 2024. David was born on November 16, 1950 in Cumberland County, Tennessee to John and Oma Eldridge. He was raised with three siblings. David was preceded in death by his father, John, brother and best friend, Doyle and...
Michael Whittaker
Michael C. Whittaker, 66, of Burlington, died Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City. Born May 2, 1958, in Crossville, he was the son of Curtis C. and Anna Irene Looper Whittaker. Michael married Donna Porter and had three children. He later divorced and married...
Maria Dale
1962 - 2024
Maria Pauline Dale, 62, of Crossville, passed away on October 12, 2024, at Cumberland House. Ms. Dale was born on May 2, 1962, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, daughter of the late Billy Juan Sharp and Minta Alice (Jones) Sharp. Maria served families in the child and welfare industry. She was a tireless advocate for...
Claire Brewer
1952 - 2024
Claire Denise Brewer, a beloved resident of Crossville, passed away on October 26, 2024. Claire was born on October 4, 1952, in Happauge, NY, and throughout her life, she touched many with her warmth, kindness, and unwavering dedication to her family and community. Claire spent her career as a devoted secretary for...
John Bakosh
1929 - 2024
John M. Bakosh (Uncle John), 95, of Crossville, passed away on October 27, 2024, at Cumberland Medical Center. Mr. Bakosh was born on October 9, 1929, in Oak Lawn, Illinois, son of the late Matthew Bakosh and Marion (Supanz) Bakosh. John served our country in the United State Airforce. He was also an automotive...
Thomas Konkol
Thomas Edward Konkol of Crossville, passed away on October 20th at the age of 80. He was born on June 14, 1944 in Libertyville, IL, grew up in Chicago, IL, and each summer at the family's resort on Annabelle Lake in Presque Isle WI. Tom graduated from Michigan Tech with a Bachelor of Business degree. After serving...
Thomas Eustis
Thomas R Eustis, 79, passed away at his home in Crossville, surrounded by his family. He was born in Farmington, Maine to Eva "Jane" Eustis and Laurence "Laurie" Eustis and graduated from Strong High School in 1963. Tom loved the outdoors, enjoying hunting, fishing, skiing, motorcycles, gardening and walking the...
Jesse Lowe
Jesse Vernon Lowe, age 86, of West Milton, OH, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Hospice of Miami County. He was born November 3, 1937 to Thomas H. & Suzy J. (White) Lowe in Crossville, TN. A Celebration of Life will be held by the family from 12-4 PM on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at his home, 5532 S....
Lincoln Mann JR
Gabba 73, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 11, 2024 at home. He is the son of Jean (McCall) Mann and the late Lincoln L Mann of Middleboro, MA. Gabba was born Jan. 29, 1951 in Brockton, MA. He will be missed by many. He worked as a truck driver to provide for his family. He enjoyed his horses, dogs and pig. He has...
Nona Jensen
Nona May (Heetland) Jensen joined the Church Triumphant on Saturday, October 12, 2024, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Nona was born October 23, 1947 in Worthington, MN, the daughter of Eldon and Gladys Heetland of Ocheyedan, IA. She received the gift of eternal life through her baptism into the...
Mary Nelson
After a lengthy battle with cancer, on October 13, 2024, Mary Nelson went to her heavenly home. Mrs. Nelson was born on July 15, 1958, in Bedford, Pennsylvania. She was a member of the Crab Orchard Christian Church and served many years as the Director of the Crab Orchard Care Center, which she enjoyed very...
Stephen Tindall
Stephen Tindall, 77, was born on October 29, 1946 to Robert and Mary Tindall in Bedford, IN. He passed away on September 30, 2024 at his home in Crossville. Stephen enjoyed talking on the phone with his friends, playing the harmonica, fishing, gardening, and just loved people and making them laugh. He is survived by...
Anne Monday
Anne Elizabeth (Copley) Monday, 88, of Crossville, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Anne was a dearly loved mother and a devoted follower of Christ. She will be greatly missed. Anne is survived by her daughters, Kelli Monday, Wendy Monday and husband, JT Spangler; granddaughter, Kassidy Sommer; grandson,...
Claude Wood
Claude Thomas Wood, 87, of Pikeville, TN, died Sunday, September 29, 2024. He was born on April 13, 1937 in Lee Hollar in the Sequatchie Valley. Claude went to business school for bookkeeping and received a diploma before being drafted into the Army. He served for 2 years in Germany and then returned to work on his...
Cheryl McCoy-Hawn
Cheryl Lynn McCoy-Hawn, age 66, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cookeville Regional Medical Center on September 27, 2024. Mrs. McCoy-Hawn was born on June 6, 1958, in New Castle, Indiana. daughter of Charles Anderson McCoy, Jr. and Ruth (Neal) McCoy. Cheryl was a schoolteacher. She is survived by her husband, Ray...
Betty Ford
Betty Jean Ford, 60, was born on April 27, 1964 in Sparta, TN and passed away in Knoxville, TN on September 25, 2024. She enjoyed the needlecraft of embroidery. William Ford, 64, was born on June 17, 1960 to Arlie and Martha Irene Lee Ford in Crossville, and passed away in Crossville on September 18, 2024. He spent...
