Raymond Barry Purzycki
Feb 9, 2026
Raymond B. Purzycki passed away on February 9, 2026, at Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, TN at the age of 78.
He was born on June 9, 1947, in Flint, MI. He entered the Navy in 1966 and served on the USS Bellnapp during the Vietnam War. When he returned home, he went to school and became a millwright at GM...
Rev. Betty Sue Walling
Feb 8, 2026
Betty Sue Walling, age 85, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on February 8, 2026.
Rev. Walling was born on October 31, 1940, in Crossville, TN, daughter of the late Joseph Lee Cline and Eupal Cline.
She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her sons, Phillip Jackson Craig (Deborah) and James Lee Craig (Jeanette); 7 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren,...
Joanna Henry Hunt
Feb 7, 2026
Joanna Henry Hunt, age 92, of Crossville, TN, passed away on February 7, 2026, at Uplands Village in Pleasant Hill, TN.
Mrs. Hunt was born on February 23, 1933, in Crossville, Tennessee, daughter of the late Fred Henry and Annie (Baisley) Henry.
Joanna was a homemaker and an avid gardener.
She is survived by her sons, Joseph Hunt (Elesha), Jonathan Hunt (Marci) and...
Jacqueline (Jackie) Melton Griswold
Feb 2, 2026
Jacqueline (Jackie) Melton Griswold, age 64, of Knoxville, TN, passed away at her home on February 2, 2026.
Born to Ervie Charles Melton and Sue Melton on October 21, 1961, in Crossville, TN, Jackie was the eldest of three siblings. She graduated at the top of her class from Cumberland County High School in 1979 where she was a cheerleader, yearbook...
Shirley Fay Vitatoe
Feb 2, 2026
Shirley Faye Vitatoe, age 86, passed away on February 2, 2026, at her home.
Shirley was born March 4, 1939, in Crab Orchard, Tennessee to the late Harley and Ruby (Turner) Vitatoe.
She was a member of the Crab Orchard Church of God. Attending church was one of Shirley’s favorite things. She loved to sing and clap along to the church hymns....
Mary Jane Barnes
Feb 2, 2026
Funeral Service for Mary Jane Barnes, age 79, of Crossville, TN, will be held at Bilbrey Funeral Home on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM prior to the service. Burial will take place at East Tennessee State Veteran’s Cemetery on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM (EST).
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Howard Andrew Lane II
Feb 1, 2026
Howard Andrew (Andy) Lane II, age 62, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on February 1, 2026.
Andy was born on October 6, 1963, in Murfreesboro, TN, son of the late Howard A. Lane I and Christine Q. Strong.
He is preceded in death by both of his parents, Howard Lane and Christine Lane.
He is survived by his wife,...
Aileen Rose
Jan 30, 2026
Aileen Rose, age 91, of Lynchburg, TN, passed away peacefully at her home on January 30, 2026.
Ms. Rose was born on February 18, 1934, in Crab Orchard, TN, daughter of the late Roy Lee Rose, Sr. and Edna Mae Barnes Rose.
Throughout her life, Aileen diligently rose to confront and overcome challenges others were unwilling to face or incapable of addressing....
Cherie I. Kazmierczak
Jan 28, 2026
Cherie Kazmierczak, age 70, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28th.
Cherie was born to John and Joy Nedeau (Nairn) on August 4, 1955. The second youngest of 5 children, Cherie spent most of her childhood in Florida as her father completed and retired from his military service. As an adult, life brought Cherie to South Jersey where she lived and...
Melissa D. Littzi
Jan 27, 2026
Melissa D. Littzi, age 51, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center on January 27, 2026.
Mrs. Littzi was born on July 24, 1974, in Crossville, TN, daughter of the late David Ford and Faye (Myles) Ford.
Melissa was a CNA at a nursing home.
She is survived by her sons, Matthew Littzi and David D. Littzi (Ashley); grandson,...
Sandra E Sherrill
Jan 24, 2026
Sandra E. Sherrill, age 75, of Crossville, TN, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Cumberland Medical Center.
Sandra was born on September 6, 1950, in Crossville, TN, daughter of the late Earl Dodson and Anna Marie Dodson.
She attended Cornerstone Baptist Church.
She is survived by her children, Stacy Sherrill, Jana Hinds (John), Steven Sherrill; grandchildren, Kyle Boswell (Nikki), Dillon Sherrill,...
Trudy Dale Wegman
Jan 24, 2026
Trudy Dale Wegman, age 74, of Crossville, TN, passed away on January 24, 2026, at Life Care Center of Crossville.
Mrs. Wegman was born on October 12, 1951, in Crossville, TN, daughter of the late Johnny Clayton King and Mary Jane (Atkins) King.
Trudy worked in Customer Relations at a Cable Company.
She is survived by her son, Richard Wegman; brother, Thomas King,...
Elsa H. Green
Jan 23, 2026
Elsa H. Green, age 95, of Crossville, TN, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, at University of Tennessee Medical Center.
Mrs. Green was born on January 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 before retiring in 1986. In retirement,...
Carla Annette Hendrixson
Jan 22, 2026
Carla "Annette" Hendrixson, age 85, of Crossville, TN, passed away at her home on Thursday, January 22, surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Hendrixson was born on February 23, 1940, in Crossville, TN, daughter of the late Roy McCoy and May (Phy) McCoy.
Annette worked as a medical assistant/insurance billing for Dr. R. Gene Cravens in Crossville.
She & her husband, Bill, owned and...
Lydia Rose Williams
Jan 20, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Lydia Rose Williams, who peacefully departed from this world on January 20, 2026. Though Lydia's time with us was ever so brief, she brought immeasurable joy and love to her family.
Lydia was born on December 9, 2025, in Cookeville, Tennessee, to her adoring family, who cherished every...
Phillip Ciancio
Jan 18, 2026
Phil Ciancio, of Crossville, TN, went to be with his Savior on January 18th, 2026, at 5:30 am. Phil was best known for two things: his incredible talent on the saxophone and his unwavering love for the Lord. A gifted musician, Phil truly understood that music was a gift from above. Whether he was singing, playing a hymn in church,...
John Paul Walker
Jan 15, 2026
John Paul Walker, 39, passed away on the morning of January 15, 2026. Born on December 30, 1986, John brought a quiet strength, a generous spirit, and a dependable presence to all who knew him.
John was self‑employed and worked proudly as a handyman, using his skills to help neighbors, friends, and anyone who needed a capable pair of hands. His...
Elizabeth Garcia
Jan 13, 2026
Elizabeth Hughes was born to parents, Vernon and Mary Hughes on December 11, 1933, in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
She was the eldest daughter of 3 girls. She worked briefly at an American Air Force Base in Newfoundland, Canada before moving to the US, where she lived the remainder of her life.
She married her husband Manuel Garcia, Jr., on April...
Richard Thomas Gadwell
Jan 11, 2026
Richard Thomas Gadwell, age 82, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland House on January 11, 2026.
Mr. Gadwell was born on August 31, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, son of the late Frank T. Gadwell and Anna Marie (Cichowicz) Gadwell.
Richard was a superintendent for GM. He was also a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus.
He is survived...
Michael Lewis Cooper
Jan 11, 2026
Michael Lewis Cooper, age 72, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on January 11, 2026.
Mr. Cooper was born on February 19, 1953, in Charleston, WV, son of the late Pete Cooper and Joyce Robinette.
Michael was a heavy equipment operator and in his later years a full-time minister as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
He is survived by wife, Angela...
