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Judith L. Schwarze

Judith L. Schwarze

Jul 14, 2025

Judith L. Schwarze, age 78, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Life Care Center of Crossville on July 14, 2025.

Mrs. Schwarze was born on August 7, 1946, in Indianapolis, Indiana, daughter of the late John Richard Sybesma and Grace (Phipps) Sybesma.

Judith graduated from Indiana University with a BSRN and was an avid bird watcher.

She is survived by her husband of...

Mary Beth Arnoff

Mary Beth Arnoff

Jul 13, 2025

The Sweet Chariot swung low for Mary Beth Arnoff, age 96, of Crossville Tennessee on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Life Care Center of Crossville. Mary Beth was a devout Christian and has gone to meet her Maker. She will no doubt be welcomed with open arms. She was a truly good human being. She will be missed. 

Mary Beth was born...

Danny A. Parks

Danny A. Parks

Jul 9, 2025

Danny Alfred Parks, age 68, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on July 9, 2025.

Mr. Parks was born on August 17, 1956, in Pleasant Hill, TN, son of the late James A. Parks and Flora Mae (Randolph) Parks.

Danny worked at Cumberland Medical Center for 45 years and was the supervisor of Environment Services.

He is survived by his...

Linda Ashburn

Linda Ashburn

Jul 9, 2025

Linda K. Ashburn, age 75, of Crossville, TN, passed away at her home on July 9, 2025.

Ms. Ashburn was born on July 20, 1949, in Pleasant Hill, TN, daughter of Leland Spriggs and Audrey (Whittenburg) Spriggs.

Linda was a Switchboard Operator at the Hospital.

She is survived by her children, Katherine Bolin and Robert Ray Ashburn; grandchildren, Micheal Phillips, Travis Ashburn, Ethan...

Jason Charles "Charlie" Cook

Jason Charles "Charlie" Cook

Jul 8, 2025

Jason Charles "Charlie" Cook, age 53, of Crossville, TN, passed away on July 8, 2025.

Mr. Cook was born on March 6, 1972, in Crossville, Tennessee, son of J.C. Cook and Gypsie Henry Veal.

Charlie was a graduate of Cumberland County High School. He received his bachelor’s degree from Tennessee Tech University. Charlie was a Focus on the Family counselor.

He is survived...

Victoria L. Pugh

Victoria L. Pugh

Jul 4, 2025

Victoria L. Pugh, age 51, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on July 4, 2025.

Ms. Pugh was born on November 28, 1973, in Crossville, TN, daughter of the late Donald Gale Sisco and Sharon Kaye Sisco.

She is survived by her daughters, Kendra Pugh and Kelsey Ardziejewski; and grandchildren, Alaina Pugh, Paisley Jordan, Raelynn Billings, Mavrick Billings and...

Charles Huel Neal

Charles Huel Neal

Jul 2, 2025

Charles Huel Neal, age 76, of Crossville passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 peacefully at home.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Rhonda McCurry Neal; daughter, Bethany Neal Bohannon; son, John Neal (Lacie); grandchildren, Elisha Neal, Zachariah Neal, Kimber Bohannon and Samuel Neal; brothers, Gary Neal (Kathy) and Mike Neal (Lisa) of Crossville; and sister, Carol Carney(Lee)...

Stephen J. Sanford

Stephen J. Sanford

Jul 1, 2025

Stephen J. Sanford, age 67, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 1, 2025.

Stephen was born on May 30, 1958, in Morgantown, West Virginia. He is the son of the late Okey Sanford and Lila (Hylton) Sanford.

Stephen was a retired Electrical Engineer from Methanex plant in Geismar, Louisiana. He graduated from the University of Kentucky in...

David Franklin Dial

David Franklin Dial

Jun 30, 2025

David Franklin Dial died peacefully the morning of June 30, 2025, at his home in Crossville, Tennessee. He was accompanied by his wife Myra and daughter Sarah, during his final moments.

David is survived by his wife of 48 years, Myra, his sons Michael, Jonathan, Timothy and daughter Sarah, his brother Terry Dial, his sister Carol Dial Staron and aunt Evelyn...

William Ronald Walker

William Ronald Walker

Jun 29, 2025

William Ronald Walker, age 79, of McMinnville, TN, passed away on June 29, 2025, at Vanderbilt Tullahoma Harton Hospital.

Mr. Walker was born on June 29, 1946, in Pleasant Hill, Tennessee, son of the late Earl E. Walker and Margaret Ann (Campbell) Walker.

William served our country in the Navy and was a Machinist.

He is survived by his siblings, Brenda Roe (Ken),...

Richard Oscar Rau, Sr.

Richard Oscar Rau, Sr.

Jun 27, 2025

Richard Oscar Rau, Sr., age 95, of Fairfield Glade, TN, passed away on June 27, 2025.

Mr. Rau was born on May 11, 1930, in Frankenmuth, MI, son of the late Oscar Rau and Evelyn Rau.

Richard retired from General Motors in November of 1988.

He is survived by his sons, Richard Rau, Jr of Crossville and Daniel (Judy) Rau of Spring Lake,...

Terrence Thomas Henry

Terrence Thomas Henry

Jun 26, 2025

Terrence Thomas Henry, age 83, of Crossville, TN, passed away on June 26, 2025, at Good Samaritans Society.

Mr. Henry was born on September 7, 1941, son of the late Lester Lee Henry and Irene Jeanette (Franz) Henry.

Terry served our country in the Army ROTC out of Fort Snelling. He was an Eagle Scout and later served as Scoutmaster of his...

Timothy Paul Stepp

Timothy Paul Stepp

Jun 24, 2025

Timothy Paul Stepp of Cookville, Tn passed away June 24th, 2025. He was born Oct 5th 1975 to Ruth Ann Stepp and Robert Stepp in Crossville. Tim Graduated Cumberland County High School and attended Roane State and Tennessee Tech before enlisting in the U.S. Navy and served 10 years. He served on the USS Blue Ridge Amphibious Command Ship which...

Penny Elaine Hedgecoth

Penny Elaine Hedgecoth

Jun 22, 2025

Penny Elaine Hedgecoth, age 73, of Crossville, TN, passed away at her home on June 22, 2025.

Ms. Hedgecoth was born on March 3, 1952, in Crossville, TN, daughter of Freeman Jones and Ollie (Wilson) Jones.

Penny was an LPN.

She is survived by her sons, Sam Hedgecoth and Kevin Hedgecoth.

Penny is preceded in death by both of her parents; and her sister,...

Robert Olen Williford

Robert Olen Williford

Jun 19, 2025

Robert Olen Williford, age 55, of Crossville, TN, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in the early hours of the morning at the home he loved on Lake Mohawk in Crossville, TN. 

Mr. Williford was born on Thursday, December 25, 1969, in Rockwood, TN, to Jerry Mack Williford and Judy Anne Williford.

Robert loved his family, books, grillin' & smokin',...

Elizabeth Ann York

Elizabeth Ann York

Jun 19, 2025

Elizabeth Ann York, age 91, of Crossville, TN, passed away at her home on June 19, 2025.

Mrs. York was born on January 21, 1934, in Crossville, Tennessee, daughter of the late Mark Sullivan and Betty (Hayes) Sullivan.

Elizabeth was a business owner and a member of Cumberland Homesteads Baptist Church.

She is survived by her children, Jerry York (Brenda), Robert York (Linda),...

Rev. Ronald Paul Patterson

Rev. Ronald Paul Patterson

Jun 17, 2025

The Rev. Ronald Paul Patterson, age 83, of Fairfield Glade, TN, passed away at Cumberland House on June 17, 2025.

Rev. Patterson (Ron) was born on December 4, 1941 in Ashland, OH, son of the late Donald and Mildred (Niswender) Patterson.

Following his studies at United Theological Seminary and Syracuse University Ron spent his career in Christian publishing: The Upper Room, Word...

Tom Randy Davidson, Sr.

Tom Randy Davidson, Sr.

Jun 16, 2025

Tom Randy Davidson, age 89, of Crab Orchard, TN, passed away at his home on June 16, 2025.

Mr. Davidson was born on October 23, 1935, in Morgan County, TN, son of the late Jessie J Davidson and Lenis (Hall) Davidson.

Tom worked in Construction.

He is survived by wife, Joann Apple; sons, Tom R. Davidson, Jr. and Samuel J. Davidson; daughters, Diane...

Josie Kathryn Cearley

Josie Kathryn Cearley

Jun 15, 2025

Our precious daughter, Josie Kathryn Cearley, was born sleeping on Sunday June 15, 2025 at Cumberland Medical Center. She weighed 5 lbs 7oz . and was 18 ¾” long. She is survived by her loving parents, Amethyst and Brian Cearley, and her big sister, Everleigh.

We will forever treasure the brief joy and excitement she brought into our lives. A memorial...

Marleigh Nevaeh Raulston

Marleigh Nevaeh Raulston

Jun 13, 2025

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of beloved angel, Marleigh Nevaeh Raulston, who gently entered and departed this world on Friday, June 13, 2025, in Cookeville, Tennessee.

Marleigh was born to parents, Brandice Wooten and Greg Raulston of Crossville, TN. She leaves behind her parents and a large family who will always hold her in their hearts –...

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