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Norman AdamsNorman David Adams
1938 - 2026
Norman D. Adams passed away on Feb. 11, 2026, at the age of 87. He was born at home in a farmhouse in Oregonia, OH. His parents were Raymond and Valeria Adams. He leaves a loving wife, Carol, to whom he had been married for 60 years, also two sons, David (Stephanie) and James (Tanera), and three grandsons Zach, Joe,...
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Jo Ellen AdcoxJo Ellen Blessing Adcox
1937 - 2025
Jo Ellen Blessing Adcox passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 15 at her home in Crossville. Jo was born on Jan. 24, 1937 in Columbus, OH, the third of four daughters born to the late William E. and Jeannette M. Blessing. In addition to her parents, Jo Ellen is preceded in death by her sisters and brothers-in-law,...
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...
Max Apple Jr.Max William Apple Jr.
1960 - 2026
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...
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...
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...
Joyce BaurJoyce Elaine Baur
1928 - 2025
Joyce E. Baur, 97, passed away on Oct. 30, 2025 in Pleasant Hill. A memorial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Pleasant Hill Community Church. Mrs. Baur was born in Perkasie, PA, on Oct. 13, 1928, the daughter of Abram Nyce Derstine and Ruth Hedrick (Landis) Derstine. She graduated from...
John BellJohn "David" Bell
1947 - 2025
John "David" Bell, 78, of Owosso, MI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Nelson-House Funeral Home. The family received friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and again on...
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...
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,...
Christine BilbreyChristine C. Bilbrey
1944 - 2025
Christine Coultas Bilbrey, 81, of Crossville, passed away peacefully at her home in the early hours of Oct. 10, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Christy, as she was known by most, was born Aug. 14, 1944, in Ventura, CA. She was the daughter of the late John H. Coultas and Blanche (Hillman) Coultas. Christy was a very...
Floyd BilbreyFloyd Bilbrey
1937 - 2026
Graveside Services for Mr. Floyd Bilbrey, 88, of Crossville, were conducted at 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at the Crossville City Cemetery. Floyd passed away at home on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. He was born at home in Overton County, TN on Oct. 20, 1937, to the late Johnie and Reba Deck Bilbrey. He was a 1957...
John Blankenship JrJohn G Blankenship Jr
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.
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...
Shirley BrentShirley Ann Brent
1955 - 2026
Shirley lived most of her life in Paradise, a place in Northern California. When the town burned down in 2018 she relocated to Crossville. Shirley loved this area, made many new friends and enjoyed building her new home. She loved to cook and baked many goodies for her neighbors, volunteered at Good Samaritans and...
Michael BrewerMichael Robert Brewer
1949 - 2026
A wonderful husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, Michael Robert Brewer, aka Daddy, Pops, or Dear, passed away on Thursday May 7, 2026. In the 76 years of his life, he had a lasting impression through his dry humor and Pop-isms, that make his wife and children laugh to this day. Michael was born on July...
Susan BrownSusan E Brown
Sue was born in Whittier, CA, and raised in Southern California. She often reflected on her incredible privilege of growing up on the California beaches in the surfing sixties. She was a California surfer girl. She soaked up the sunshine that radiated from her smile. Susan lit up a room when she walked in, her...
Eliza BrownEliza Louvella Brown
1925 - 2025
Eliza Louvella Brown, 99, of Crossville, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. Mrs. Brown was born on Dec. 2, 1925, in Crossville, daughter of the late Frank Elmore and Elizabeth (Adams) Elmore. Eliza worked as a cook in the Cumberland County School System and was a member of the Baptist Tabernacle Church. She...
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,...
Jennifer BunkerJennifer Michelle Bunker
1977 - 2025
Jennifer Michelle Bunker, 48, of Crossville, passed away at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center on Aug. 22, 2025. Ms. Bunker was born on March 20, 1977, in Poughkeepsie, NY, daughter of Gregory Bruce Rasch and Joanne C. Taylor. Jennifer was a beautiful mother, sister, aunt, partner, and daughter. She will be...
SGM Michael ByarsSGM Michael Chance Byars
1982 - 2025
Michael Chance Byars, 43, of Fort Campbell, KY, passed away at his home on Aug. 16, 2025. Former Command Sergeant Major Byars was born on May 19, 1982, in Nashville, TN, son of Frank Dwight Byars and Martha Linnie (Peavyhouse) Byars. He loved his children, his mother and extended family. Chance was a wonderful son,...
Robert CayotRobert E. Cayot
1933 - 2026
Robert E. Cayot, 92, of Fort Wayne, IN and formerly of Crossville, died May 2, 2026. Retired from BF Goodrich and survived by wife, Janice (Fairfield) Cayot and his children and grandchildren. Janice and Bob enjoyed their 25 years in Crossville. Bob was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and a 4th...
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...
George ChardGeorge Chard
1940 - 2026
George Edward Hurd Chard passed away on May 5, 2026, at Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville. Born March 21, 1940, in Chicago, IL, he graduated from Elmwood Park High School and the University of Illinois, completing the PhD in speech and theater at Northwestern University. He taught at the University of West...
Karen ChaseKaren Diane Chase
1939 - 2025
Karen Diane Chase (nee Gray), 85, passed away on July 17, 2025. Cherished wife of 66 years to John Chase. Loving mother to Timothy (Nancy), Terri (David) Zito, Traci Pack, Thomas (Laura), Ted (Sue Ann), and Tammi. Beloved grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of six. Karen was proceeded in death by her parents,...
