Sandra Gayle Tapani
Apr 27, 2026
Sandra Gayle Tapani, 86, of Crossville, Tennessee, died peacefully on Monday April 27, 2026 at Signature Heath Care of Rockwood, Tennessee.
Sandy was born on October 28, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late Joseph A. Hughes and Helen (Huotari) Hughes.
She graduated from Jeffers High School, Painesdale, Michigan in 1957 and then attended Soumi College for one year.
On August 19th...
Mildred Marie Moore
Apr 24, 2026
Mildred Marie Moore, age 86, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Mrs. Moore was born on November 29, 1939, in Crossville, TN, daughter of the late Homer Barnes and Nellie (Rines) Barnes.
She worked at Cumberland Medical Center for over thirty years in housekeeping.
Mildred was very family-oriented and loved all of her family dearly.
She...
Pamela L. Levi
Apr 23, 2026
Pamela L. Levi, age 71, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on April 23, 2026, at Cumberland Medical Center.
Mrs. Levi was born on February 4, 1955, in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late Robert E. Martin Sr. and Helen (Young) Martin.
Pamela worked as a restaurant cook and was of the Baptist faith. As a “military brat” she traveled the world extensively....
Lois Evelyn (Elmore) Penrod
Apr 21, 2026
Lois Evelyn (Elmore) Penrod, age 95, of Mt. Juliet, TN, passed away on April 21, 2026 at Maristone of Providence in Mt. Juliet, TN.
Mrs. Penrod was born on September 28, 1930, in Barberton, OH, daughter of the late Andy Miller and Winnie Miller Wolfe.
Lois was a kindergarten teacher and faithfully served alongside her husband as a pastor's wife for 40...
Anita Louise Hale
Apr 20, 2026
Anita Louise Hale, age 72, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Uplands Village on April 20, 2026.
Ms. Hale was born on November 13, 1953, in Oxfordshire, England, daughter of the late Cecil Copeland and Francis Copeland.
Anita worked as an educator for more than 37 years, including 28 years at North Cumberland Elementary in Crossville, TN. During her retirement she chose...
Donna Lynn Meadows
Apr 19, 2026
Donna Lynn (Anderson) Meadows, age 58, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on April 19, 2026, surrounded by family at her home in Crossville, TN. She was born on August 17, 1967.
Donna was a woman of strong faith. Her love for and belief in her Heavenly Father carried her through all of life’s highs and lows. She was a free spirit...
Roger Abner
Apr 16, 2026
Roger Dean Abner, age 82, of Crossville, TN, passed away on April 16, 2026, at Cumberland Medical Center.
Mr. Abner was born on November 22nd, 1943, in Rockwood, TN, son of the late Stacey Abner and Gertha Abner.
Roger served our country in the United States Air Force and was a long-haul trucker.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Abner; children, Aaron...
Walter "Sherman" White
Apr 14, 2026
Walter “Sherman” White, age 89, went to be with Jesus on April 14, 2026.
He is survived by his sister, Maxine; his brother, Gerald (Betty); and his sister-in-law, Sandy. He is lovingly remembered by his three children, Susan (Luis), David (JJ) and Chris (Tesha).
He leaves behind six grandchildren, Brandi (Brian), Joshua (Renee), Candace (Zack), Madalyn (Scott), Samantha (Arman) and Austin; and...
Ellen Louise Bilbrey
Apr 14, 2026
Ellen Louise Bilbrey, age 75, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on April 14, 2026.
Mrs. Bilbrey was born on September 21, 1950, in Monterey, TN, daughter of the late Oda Sisco and Effie (Phillips) Sisco.
Ellen was a homemaker.
She is survived by her children, Darrell Bilbrey, Ronnie Bilbrey, Barbara Bolles (Charles), Melinda Epperson, Randy Bilbrey, and Jonathan Bilbrey;...
Eliana Joan Varney
Apr 13, 2026
Eliana Joan Varney of Crossville, TN, passed away on April 13, 2026 at Dolly Parton Children's Hospital.
She was born on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Crossville, TN, daughter of Phillip Lynn Varney II and Lauren Elizabeth Varney.
She is survived by her parents; brother, Dustin Varney; sister, Mikayla Varney; grandfathers, Jeff Stone and Phil Varney; and great grandmother, Alleta Stone.
Eliana is...
Bettye Louise Maxwell
Apr 13, 2026
Bettye Louise Elmore Maxwell, age 86, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on April 13, 2026.
Mrs. Maxwell was born on September 16, 1939, in Crossville, TN, daughter of the late John Elmore and Emma Claudia (Adams) Elmore.
Bettye was a homemaker, and her family was her whole world. She loved her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and her Jesus!
She is...
Dorothy Louise Adcock
Apr 9, 2026
Dorothy “Louise” Adcock, age 86, of Crossville, TN, passed away on April 9, 2026, at NHC Healthcare.
Mrs. Adcock was born on February 13, 1940, in Fentress County, TN, daughter of the late Jessie McCoy Campbell and Eunice Marie Campbell.
Louise was a homemaker.
She is survived by her sons, Michael (Sally) Lamb and Charles Dennis Lamb; step-son, Dwight Adcock; grandchildren, Sarah Parker...
Nancy Janel Hyder
Apr 5, 2026
Nancy Janel Hyder, 75, of Crossville, TN, passed away April 5, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of service, kindness, and unwavering devotion to others.
Nancy worked as an educator and coach at Cumberland County High School for thirty-seven years touching countless lives through her guidance, wisdom, humor, and investment in each student and player. She once said, “I was always drawn...
Crystal Dunaway
Apr 3, 2026
Crystal Gayle Dunaway, age 45, of Crossville, TN, passed away at her home on April 3, 2026.
Mrs. Dunaway was born on February 11, 1981, in Crossville, TN, daughter of Marvin Seagraves and Phyllis (Lewis) Seagraves.
Crystal was a home health CNA.
She is survived by her husband, Eddie Dunaway; daughter, Adora Evans (Kandon); grandchildren, Onyx and Oliver Alexander (coming soon); mother, Phyllis...
Dennis Alfred Kahoun
Apr 3, 2026
Dennis Alfred Kahoun, age 83, of Crossville, TN, passed away on April 3, 2026, at his home.
He was born on September 7, 1942, in Twinsburg, OH son of the late Alfred William Kahoun and Christine (Hizak) Kahoun.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran and an Auto Laborer.
He is survived by his wife, June Sullivan and grandchildren, Sarah Grammens and Justin Kahoun.
In...
Jessica Lynn Forpahl
Apr 2, 2026
Jessica Lynn Forpahl, age 59, of Crossville, TN, passed away on April 2, 2026, at Cumberland Medical Center.
Ms. Forpahl was born on November 30, 1966, in Cleveland, OH, daughter of the late James Forpahl and Alma Porter.
Jessica was a cashier.
She is survived by her children, Heather Galyon, Michael Forpahl, Dana Forpahl, Daisie Mayse and David Mayse; grandchildren, Jesse Galyon, Jr.,...
Norma R. Holcomb
Mar 30, 2026
Norma R. Holcomb, age 85, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Life Care Center of Crossville on March 30, 2026.
Mrs. Holcomb was born on July 5, 1940, in Fredonia, NY, daughter of the late Stanley Holtz and Winifred (Blynt) Holtz.
She was a life member of American Legion Post 1280 in Cassadaga, NY and served as auxiliary treasurer for many years.
Mrs....
Eva Ruth Rogers
Mar 23, 2026
Eva R. Rogers, age 89, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland Ridge Assisted Living on March 23, 2026.
Mrs. Rogers was born on July 3, 1936, in Cumberland County, TN, daughter of the late Frank E. Tabor and Belva T. (Smith) Tabor.
Eva was a Lab Technician at the hospital.
She is survived by her sister, Esther Sowder (Ray) and numerous nieces...
Carolyn Sue Robinson
Mar 23, 2026
Carolyn Sue “Susie” Robinson, age 84, of Crossville, TN, passed away at her home surrounded by friends and family on March 23, 2026.
Susie was born on November 30, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana, daughter of the late Roscoe Byron Bond and Violet Bond.
She is survived by husband, Ammon Robinson; children, Teresa Adams and Tina Breeding; grandchildren, Damon Breeding, Marlee Bowman, and...
Mary B. Ceurvorst
Mar 20, 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 Mar 20, 2026, in Crossville, TN. Mary chose cremation and the remains will be kept in the columbarium at St. Francis of Assisi in Fairfield Glade TN.
Mary was educated in the parochial school system in Champaign IL,...
