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Sandra SextonSandra "Gail" Sexton
1947 - 2026
Sandra "Gail" Sexton, 79, of Crossville, TN, passed away at her home Sept. 1, 2026. Mrs. Sexton was born July 4, 1947, in Pleasant Hill, TN, daughter of the late Ivan Mooneyham and Cordiabelle (Evans) Mooneyham. Gail was a medical transcriptionist at Cumberland Medical Center and Physicians Associates. She is...
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Woodroe FrazierWoodroe Frazier
1948 - 2026
Woodroe "Peewee" Frazier, 78, of Crossville, TN, passed away peacefully at his home on Aug. 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Woodroe was born to the late Thomas Hamilton Frazier and Roby Gaye Blaylock Frazier and grew up in Cumberland and White Counties. He proudly served his country in the United States...
Pauline "Polly" HancockPauline "Polly" Hancock
Pauline "Polly" Roberta Hancock was born on July 13, 1947, in Springfield, MO, and throughout her life called Mesa, AZ; Aurora, CO; and Crossville, TN, home. Polly had an infectious smile, a generous heart, and a genuine interest in others. She could strike up a conversation with a stranger and, before long, make...
David WillitsDavid Deane Willits
1936 - 2026
Deane Willits, 89, of Crossville, passed away on Aug. 25, 2026, at Cumberland Medical Center. Deane was born on Oct. 25, 1936, the son of the late Howard Willits and Louise (Logan) Willits. Throughout his life, Deane had a great love for raising honeybees. He purchased his first bee farm, or apiary, in Fort Pierce,...
Floralee RogersFloralee Barbara Rogers
1938 - 2026
Floralee Barbara Rogers, 88, of Crossville, passed away on Aug. 22, 2026, at WyndRidge Health & Rehab Center. Mrs. Rogers was born on Jan. 28, 1938, in Stockton, CA, daughter of the late Ralph Banta and Alma (Davis) Banta. Floralee worked as a church secretary. She is survived by her husband, James H. Rogers;...
John Burnett IIJohn Baxter Burnett II
John "Jaxter" Baxter Burnett II, 79, of Crossville, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, at his home. Jaxter was born on May 28, 1947, in Harriman, TN, the son of the late H. Cornell Burnett and Eloise (Huling) Burnett. Jaxter grew up roaming through the Crab Orchard hills and Crossville streets. He loved to...
Lewis TurnerLewis Matthew Turner
1960 - 2026
Lewis Matthew "Matt" Turner, 66, was born May 1, 1960, and passed away Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, in Tampa, FL, following complications from cancer. Matt was preceded in death by his father, William Turner; his mother, Sara Turner; and his brother, Jeff Turner, all of Crossville. He is survived by his son, Alex Turner...
Violet BarnesViolet Roena Barnes
1952 - 2026
Violet Roena Barnes, age 73, of Crossville, departed this life on Aug. 16, 2026, at Cumberland Medical Center. Mrs. Barnes was born on Nov. 10, 1952, in Monterey, TN, daughter of Lonnie Chester Stone and Rose (Beaty) Stone. Violet worked in the receiving department at Walmart for 54 years. She loved to cook for...
Howard CoffeyHoward Cecil Coffey
1924 - 1926
Howard was born in rural Campbell County and passed away peacefully at his son's home in Punta Gorda, FL. Howard is preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Cora Evelyn Coffey; father, Fred C. Coffey; and mother, Laura Burton Coffey; sister, Grace Albertine; brothers, Evidirl Coffey, Raymond Coffey and Charles...
Douglas CunninghamDouglas Joe Cunningham
1934 - 2026
Douglas Joe "DJ" Cunningham was born in Burnt House, WV on April 17, 1934. He passed away peacefully at his home in Crossville on July 26, 2026. He is survived by his children, Kay (Mike) Powers, Pam (Paul) Royko, Mike (Kim) Cunningham, Mark Cunningham, seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and his beloved...
Gerald WalkerGerald Robert Walker
1935 - 2026
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Gerald (Jerry) Robert Walker of Crossville share the news of his passing on July 30, 2026, his 91st birthday. Jerry was born in Cincinnati, OH on July 30, 1935 and lived in the greater Cincinnati area for much of his life before moving to Crossville in 1997. Jerry served...
Gregory WengerGregory S. Wenger
Gregory Stuart Wenger, 79, of Fairfield Glade, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2026. He was born in Monroe, WI, the son of Walter R. Wenger and Ruth E. (Ziltner) Wenger. He was a devoted husband of almost 59 years to his beloved wife, Jane Chase Wenger, and a proud father to his two sons, Bryan and...
Alex "Skip" SweetAlex "Skip" Ray Sweet
1944 - 2026
Alex "Skip" Ray Sweet, 81, of Crossville, passed away on July 15, 2026, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Mr. Sweet was born on Sept. 9, 1944, in Monterey, CA, son of the late Alexander Sweet and Beverly June Sweet. Skip served our country in the Coast Guard. He also worked as a long-haul truck driver for a...
Henry "Hank" HenningHenry "Hank" John Henning
Henry "Hank" John Henning, 78, of Crossville, passed away at Select Specialty Hospital in Knoxville on July 11, 2026. Hank was born on April 6, 1948, in Detroit, MI, son of the late Henry Carl Henning and Josephine Mary (Lazuka) Henning. Hank served in the Navy and was a manager for a phone company. He is survived...
Max Apple Jr.Max William Apple Jr.
Max William Apple, Jr., 65, of Crossville, passed away June 30, 2026. Born December 12, 1960, in Terre Haute, IN, Max was the son of Max William Apple, Sr. and Glenda (Sherrill) Apple. He was a member of Terre Haute North Vigo High School, Class of 1979, and carried with him throughout his life the values of hard...
James MayberryJames Mayberry
1956 - 2026
James Mayberry, 70, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and member of the Crossville community, passed away peacefully at his home on July 6. Above all, James was devoted to his family. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Vicki Mayberry; his sons, Nick Mayberry and wife Ivy, and Josh...
Pauline PhippsPauline Phipps
Pauline Phipps, 79, of Crossville, passed away at her home on July 6, 2026. Mrs. Phipps was born on Jan. 10, 1947, in Benham, KY, daughter of the late Paul Estep and Ina Mae (Boggs) Bishop. Pauline was a homemaker. She is survived by her children, David Phipps (Celia), Richard Phipps (Penny), and Melissa Temple...
Betty ReedBetty Lou Reed
1945 - 2026
Betty Lou Stephens Reed passed away on July 4, 2026. She was born in Sweetwater, TN and worked at Volunteer Electric in Crossville for 32 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Murfreesboro. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Robert G. Stephens and Rosa Lee Stephens; brother, Robert L....
Frances OgletreeFrances Anne Ogletree
Frances Anne Ogletree, 90, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Saturday morning, June 27, 2026, at the Preserve. She was born Feb. 5, 1936 in Dyersburg, TN. Mrs. Ogletree was a charter member of Fairfield Glade First Baptist Church and an active member until she passed away. Frances Anne was a successful businesswoman...
Carl Sexton Sr.Carl E. Sexton Sr.
Carl E. Sexton, 81, of Crossville, passed away on June 27, 2026, at Hospice of Chattanooga Care Center. Mr. Sexton was born on May 13, 1945, in Jellico, TN, son of Earl Sexton and Edna Sexton. He served in the United States Navy and worked as a carpenter for TVA. He is survived by his sons, Carl E. Sexton, Jr....
Linda BrownLinda R. Brown
1942 - 2026
Linda Carole Robinette Brown entered this world on Dec. 10, 1942, in Appalachia, VA and departed to Heaven on June 11, 2026. She is the daughter of John Creed and Carmel Robinette now residing with Linda in Heaven. Her earthly span was for 83.5 years. She is a wonderful mother, wife, grandmother, great grandmother,...
David SullivanDavid S. Sullivan
David "Sully" Sullivan, 77, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, in Crossville. Born on July 16, 1948, in Gary, IN, Sully spent his childhood in Chicago, IL, where he would eventually meet the love of his life, Marianne Fitzgibbons. The two shared 44 years of marriage and built a life filled with love, adventure,...
Bobbi McGeeBobbi Ann McGee
1957 - 2026
Bobbi Ann McGee (DeLorenzo), 68, of Monterey, TN, passed away peacefully at her home on April 8, 2026. Born on May 20, 1957, in Saugus, MA, Bobbi lived a life filled with adventure, compassion, and devotion to her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Claudette DeLorenzo of Salem,...
Lana FerrellLana Ferrell
Lana Ray Ferrell, 81 of Gallipolis, OH and formerly of Fairfield Glade, passed away Thursday morning June 11, 2026 at her residence with her family by her side. Born Oct. 3, 1944 in Charleston, WV she was the daughter of the late Harold R. and Eunice Hornsby Alderson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by...
Arlon WayArlon Hubert Way
1940 - 2026
Arlon Hubert Way, 85, of Crossville, passed away on June 6, 2026, at Preserve at Fairfield Glade. Mr. Way was born on Aug. 11, 1940, in Jackson County, Tennessee, son of the late Hubert Way and Eula (Bussell) Way. He is survived by his wife, Jane Way; daughter, Kimberly Way Gentry (Paul); grandchildren, Weston...
