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Marjorie Garcia

Marjorie Garcia

Oct 26, 2025

Marjorie L. Garcia, 94, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away at her home into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

She was born in 1931 in Ithaca, NY, daughter of the late Homer Miller and Marjorie (Gee) Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her dear sister Mary Munch, beloved husband Paul A. Garcia,...

Ronald Robert Ebel

Ronald Robert Ebel

Oct 26, 2025

Ronald R. Ebel passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the age of 91. Ronald was born on December 5, 1933, in Detroit Michigan. He was one of nine children born to Henry E. and Stella (Lark) Ebel. He most recently lived in Crossville, Tennessee after moving from Grosse Ile, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his...

Eliza Louvella Brown

Eliza Louvella Brown

Oct 26, 2025

Eliza Louvella Brown, age 99, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

Funeral Services will be held at Bilbrey Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 1:00 PM, followed by burial at Slate Springs. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM prior to the service.

Full Obituary to follow.

Julia Bettyann Myers

Julia Bettyann Myers

Oct 25, 2025

Julia Bettyann Myers, age 90, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on October 25, 2025, at Wharton Nursing Home.

Mrs. Myers was born on January 4, 1935, in Browntown, Tennessee, daughter of the late Roy Brown and Josie (Steelman) Brown.

Julia worked as a cook at Wharton Nursing Home for 40 years. She was a member of the Brown’s Chapel Church of God....

Ronald "Ronny" Reid Guthrie

Ronald "Ronny" Reid Guthrie

Oct 23, 2025

Ronald “Ronny” Reid Guthrie, age 85, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025. He was born on June 10, 1940, in Benton, Tennessee, to the late Glen and Edna Guthrie.

Ronny was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose life was marked by faith, hard work, and service to others. He was a member of Stevens Gap...

Eugene Francis Wegman, Jr.

Eugene Francis Wegman, Jr.

Oct 21, 2025

Eugene Francis Wegman, Jr., age 83, of Crossville, TN, passed away on October 21, 2025, at Life Care Center of Crossville.

Mr. Wegman was born on January 26, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of Eugene Francis Wegman Sr. and Ellen (Zwick) Wegman.

Eugene was a Butcher at a Grocery Store for many years.

He is survived by his wife, Trudy (King) Wegman; daughter,...

Vivian Gayle Stover

Vivian Gayle Stover

Oct 20, 2025

Vivian Gayle Stover, age 57, of Bowling Green, KY, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025.

She was born on August 7, 1968, in Smithville, TN, daughter of Vaughn Stover and Norma (Wyatt) Stover.

Ms. Stover was a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.

She is survived by both of her parents; children, Jessica Ashwill (Andy), Harlan McLeod, Mark Waite, and Tiffany Waite; grandchildren, Leah,...

Larry Joe Richards

Larry Joe Richards

Oct 19, 2025

Larry Joe Richards, age 81, of St. Augustine, Florida, passed away on October 19, 2025. He was a native of Cumberland County (Vandever area).

He was born on May 9, 1944, in Crossville, TN, son of the late Travis Richards and Lola (Fields) Richards.

Larry was a truck driver for many years and loved traveling and warm weather. He was very involved...

Donald Emery Nelson

Donald Emery Nelson

Oct 17, 2025

Donald Emery Nelson, 95, a cherished and well-respected resident of Uplands Village Retirement Community in Pleasant Hill, TN, passed away peacefully Friday, October 17, 2025.

Born in Norwood, MA to Edwin W. and Dorothy E. Nelson of Islington, MA., he and his late younger brother Robert “Bob” Nelson, moved with their parents to Newton, MA, Belfast, ME, Kennebunk, ME, and Peterborough,...

Philip Allan Vine

Philip Allan Vine

Oct 17, 2025

Philip Allan Vine, age 79, of Crossville, TN, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Cumberland Medical Center.

Mr. Vine was born on February 19, 1946, in Wellsville, NY, son of Allan Vine and Kitty Sue Vine.

He is survived by his wife, Elaine Vine; children, Timothy Vine and Heather Snavely; 15 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; and sister, Judy Fires.

Philip...

Ray Nolan Barnwell

Ray Nolan Barnwell

Oct 16, 2025

Ray Nolan Barnwell, age 97, of Crossville, TN, passed away on October 16, 2025, at Cumberland Medical Center.

Mr. Barnwell was born on July 19, 1928, in Crossville, TN, son of the late Hairm Eddie Barnwell and Effie Laura (Brown) Barnwell.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Barnwell; daughter, Sharon Barnwell Smith; great granddaughter, Zoee Swan (Michael); great great grandchildren,...

Ingrid Albertine Perry

Ingrid Albertine Perry

Oct 14, 2025

Ingrid Albertine Perry, age 86, of Crossville, TN passed away on October 14, 2025, at Life Care Center of Crossville.

Mrs. Perry was born on June 11, 1939, in Mannheim, Sandhofen, Germany, to her parents, the late Albert Ebert and Georgina Ebert.

She married the love of her life, Leonard Miller Perry, a soldier in the United States Army, stationed in West...

Christine C. Bilbrey

Christine C. Bilbrey

Oct 10, 2025

Christine Coultas Bilbrey, age 81, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home in the early hours of October 10, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Christy, as she was known by most, was born August 14, 1944, in Ventura, California. She was the daughter of the late John H. Coultas and Blanche (Hillman) Coultas.

Christy was a very classy and sociable...

Walter Benion Smith

Walter Benion Smith

Oct 9, 2025

Walter Benion Smith, age 80, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on October 9, 2025, at Cumberland Medical Center.

Benion was born on November 23, 1944, in Rockwood, Tennessee, son of the late Walter Emerson Smith and Cammie (Norris) Smith.

Walter managed a grocery store and served in the National Guard. He was an avid sports fan. Benion loved the Tennessee Vols and...

Lynette Louise Ross

Lynette Louise Ross

Oct 7, 2025

Lynette Louise Ross, age 79, of Crossville, TN, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

She was born on March 31st, 1946, in Chicago, IL, daughter of the late Paul Kroeker and Marie (Cavanaugh) Kroeker.

Lynette is survived by her husband, Robert R. Ross, and their two children, Christine Ross and Robert P. Ross.

No services...

Barbara Ann Gunter

Barbara Ann Gunter

Oct 3, 2025

Barbara Ann Gunter, age 74, of Crab Orchard, Tennessee, passed away on October 3, 2025.

Mrs. Gunter was born on January 11, 1951, in White County, Tennessee, daughter of the late Fred Blaylock and Lois (Randolph) Blaylock Whitaker

Barbara was a Homemaker.

She is survived by her son, Fred Gunter; daughter, Melissa Young (Rodger); grandchildren, Brianna Sherrill, Amber Gunter, and Megan Gunter, and...

Allyson Beth Kunze

Allyson Beth Kunze

Oct 2, 2025

Allyson Beth Kunze of Crossville, TN passed away on October 2, 2025.

She was born in North Bergen, NJ to Edward A. and June F. Kunze on May 20, 1954.

She attended college in Gunnison, CO. She worked as a camp counselor for San Bernardino County and spent the majority of her career as a probation officer in that county and retired...

Carol Ann Irvin

Carol Ann Irvin

Oct 2, 2025

Carol Ann Irvin, age 79, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Life Care on October 2, 2025.

Mrs. Irvin was born on December 13, 1945, daughter of the late Carlos and Clyde Boyles.

She spent 50 years working at the Cumberland County Playhouse.

Carol is survived by her son, Charles B. Irvin (Jennifer); grandchildren, Caelon Wayne Eaton, Caelie Ashlyn Rene Eaton, Matthew Irvin,...

Alan Leonard Olsen

Alan Leonard Olsen

Oct 2, 2025

Alan Leonard Olsen, age 82, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Life Care Center on October 2, 2025.

Mr. Olsen was born on November 15, 1942, in Norway, MI, son of the late Leonard Olsen and Violet Olsen.

Alan served our country in the United States Navy, and he was an Electronic Technician for Bell South.

He is survived by his wife, Linda...

Michele C. Simcox

Michele C. Simcox

Sep 30, 2025

Michele Coates Simcox, age 78, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Vanderbilt University Medical Center on September 30, 2025.

Mrs. Simcox was born on December 24, 1946, in Birmingham, AL, daughter of the Clifton J. Coates and Martha Edward (Snider) Coates.

Michele worked in insurance and was a member of the Crossville First Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband, David Simcox;...

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