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Bobby Edd Allen
Aug 27, 2025
Bobby Edd Allen, age 90, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Life Care Center of Crossville on August 27, 2025.
Mr. Allen was born on March 17, 1935, in Ozone, TN, son of the late Grover Sedley Allen and Mildred Mae (Morris) Allen.
Bobby was a teacher, coach, and a salesman. Many knew him as “The Candy Man”. He was a member...
Joyce Ann Baker
Aug 26, 2025
Joyce Ann Baker, age 59, of Crossville, TN, passed away on August 26, 2025 at Cumberland Medical Center.
She was born on June 2, 1966, in Scott County, VA, daughter of the late Blue Byrd Bowen and Dorothy Etta Bowen.She is survived by her daughter, Alinda Ingram, of Crossville, TN and son, Joseph Baker, and wife Jessica Baker of Grand Ridge,...
Jerl Smith
Aug 25, 2025
Private family services will be held for Jerl Smith, age 75, Sparta, TN who passed away on August 25, 2025. Survivors include: Daughters - Michelle Smith (Tim Labay) and Kristie (Charlie) Shipe; Grandchildren - Justin (Courtney) Shipe, Brittney (Lucas) Holland, Katie (Darel) Davis and Kyle Shipe; Great-Grandchildren - Dustin Holland, Adelynn Holland, Brooklynn Holland, Aurora Davis and Brantley Shipe; Sister...
Richard Joseph Watt
Aug 22, 2025
Beloved Father, Husband, Son & Brother
Richard Joseph Watt, 64, Crossville, TN, past away peacefully on August, 22, 2025 Richard was born in Chicago, Illinois, graduated from The Ohio State University, with a bachelor's degree in Geophysics. His career was dedicated to police work, cyber security and the financial industry. Richard carried the armor of God, always supporting those in need,...
Jennifer Michelle Bunker
Aug 22, 2025
Jennifer Michelle Bunker, age 48, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center on August 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 greatly missed.
She is survived by her sons, Jackson Bunker,...
Allen Richard Kouth
Aug 19, 2025
Allen Richard Kouth, age 89, of Knoxville, TN, passed away at Sacred Ground Hospice House on August 19, 2025.
“Dick”, as he was known, was born on November 4, 1935, in Massillon, OH, son of the late Louis Kouth and Mary (Harmon) Kouth. The oldest of three children, Dick’s talent for understanding mechanical drawings and ability to apply those ideas into...
Esther "Faye" Mackie
Aug 18, 2025
Esther "Faye" Mackie, age 76, of Crab Orchard, TN, passed away at University of Tennessee Medical Center on August 18, 2025.
Mrs. Mackie was born on April 13, 1949, in Crab Orchard, TN, daughter of the late Roscoe Godsey, Sr. and Mable Irene (Dannel) Godsey.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and loving friend to all who knew her. Faye...
SGM Michael Chance Byars
Aug 16, 2025
Michael Chance Byars, age 43, of Fort Campbell, KY, passed away at his home on August 16, 2025.
Former Command Sergeant Major Byars was born on May 19th, 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, single father, and soldier, He was...
Ralph Welch Sr.
Aug 9, 2025
Ralph Welch Sr., age 85, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on August 9, 2025, in Knoxville.
Mr. Welch was born on February 20, 1940, in Campbell County, Tennessee, the 8th of 14 children, son of the late Thomas Linley Welch and Bernice Noreen (Wyles) Welch.
CW2 Ralph Welch spent 23 years in the service of his country, 6 years in the United...
Austin Michael Wickham
Aug 9, 2025
Austin Michael Wickham (November 1946 – August 2025)
Mike Wickham, aged 78, passed away on August 9, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born in Clarksville, Tennessee, then spent most of his life in the Detroit area, ultimately retiring back to Tennessee. Mike lived a full life devoted to his family and friends, his passion for Real Estate, and his love of...
Phillip Andrew Jenkins
Aug 8, 2025
Philip Andrew Jenkins, age 74, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on August 8, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society in Fairfield Glade, Tennessee.
Mr. Jenkins was born on December 2, 1950, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, son of John Bryan Jenkins and Helen Ora Grace (Smith) Jenkins.
He was a Gospel Preacher at the Cold Springs Church of Christ and Stevens Gap Church of Christ.
He...
Robert George Finley
Aug 6, 2025
Robert George Finley, age 79, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on August 6, 2025, at Life Care Center of Crossville.
Mr. Finley was born on August 12, 1945, in Carbondale, Illinois, son of James Jason Finley and Beulah Eileen (Sheppard) Finley.
Robert served in the United States Air Force and was a Plumber by trade.
He is survived by his brother, Michael James...
Linda "Gail" Mayberry
Aug 6, 2025
Linda Gail Mayberry, age 77, of Cookeville, TN, passed away on August 6, 2025, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Mayberry was born on October 9, 1947, in Crossville, TN, daughter of Arlie Winningham and Geneva Patton Winningham.
She is survived by her son, Rick Mayberry (Mishelle); grandson, Taylor Mayberry; nieces, Kathy Tomanek, Debbie Gunter, Jamie Hill, Kim Harris, Monica York and...
Pamela Jean Godsey
Aug 5, 2025
Pamela J. Godsey at the age of 73, from Crossville, TN, passed away in Troy, Ohio, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Dayton, OH, on June 13, 1952.
She is proceeded in death by her parents, Garland Pack and Else Rose Pack; her husband, William Godsey; and brother, Donnie Pack.
She is survived by her sister, Tammy J. Pack-Dodson (David) of...
John Ordway Clarke III
Aug 3, 2025
John Ordway Clarke III, age 73, of Jamestown, TN, passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on August 3, 2025.
Mr. Clarke was born on July 6, 1952, in Romulus, NY, son of the late John Ordway Clarke Jr. and Eleanor Lee (Joyner) Clarke.
John was an Electrical Technician and served in the United States Army.
He is survived by his daughters, Christie Clarke...
Matthew Eric Smith
Aug 2, 2025
Matthew Eric Smith, age 35, of Clarkrange, TN, passed away at his home on August 2, 2025.
Mr. Smith was born on December 1, 1989, in Rockford, IL, son of Keith Smith and Tina (Turner) Smith.
Matthew worked at Colinx.
He is survived by wife, Kayla Smith; children, Alexus Smith and Kyle Matthew Smith; parents, Keith and Tina Smith; siblings, Angela Smith (Kevin),...
Terry E. Qualls
Aug 2, 2025
Terry Evelyn Qualls, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, went to be with the Lord on August 2nd, 2025, at the age of 71. She was born on December 28th, 1953, in Cookeville, TN.
Terry lived a life marked by love, kindness, and a deep dedication to her family. A gifted educator, Terry devoted over 20 years of her life to...
Ellen Marie Myles
Aug 2, 2025
Ellen Myles age 73, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away at her home on August 2, 2025.
Mrs. Myles was born on July 19, 1952, in Cumberland County, Tennessee, daughter of the late Rex Smith and Doris (Lightfritz) Smith.
Ellen worked as a Restaurant Manager and Lead Cook and was a member of the Crab Orchard Church of God.
She is survived by her...
William Archer Norris
Jul 30, 2025
Funeral Service for William “Archer” Norris, age 3, of Crossville, TN will be held at Bilbrey Funeral Home on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 3:00 PM with burial to follow at Pomona Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 PM prior to the service.
In the words of his momma, “Archer was a rough and tough little boy who...
Donald Delton Metzger
Jul 27, 2025
Donald Delton Metzger, age 92, of Fairfield Glade, TN, passed away on July 27, 2025 at his home after a long and well-lived life.
Donald was born on April 27, 1933, in Kenton, OH, the only son of Delton and Margie Metzger. He spent most of his childhood in Toronto, OH, where his father was Principal of the High School.
As a...
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