Evelyn "Anita" Kemmer
May 13, 2025
Evelyn "Anita" Kemmer, age 60, of Crossville, TN, passed away on May 13, 2025, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Ms. Kemmer was born on December 20, 1964, in Crossville, TN, daughter of the late Gilbert Sells and Doris Sells.
Anita was a devoted home health CNA who poured compassion into caring for others. She had a deep and abiding love for her...
Paul Michael Hill
May 9, 2025
Paul Michael Hill, age 29, of Crossville, TN, passed away on May 9, 2025, at Cumberland Medical Center.
Mr. Hill was born on July 30, 1995, in Evergreen Park, Illinois, son of Jeffery Hill and Laura Hill.
Paul loved sports. He played football and basketball for CCHS.
He is survived by his parents, as well as his siblings, Jacqueline Jones, Brenda Hill, Mary...
Phillip Randall Billington
May 9, 2025
Phillip Randall Billington, age 97, of Crossville, TN, passed away on, May 9, 2025. He was born on, January 19, 1928, in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, son of the late Elmer Laverne Billington and Ardith Verena (Bridges) Billington.
Phillip was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and beloved friend to many.
Phillip served his country in the United States Air Force during...
Norman Reiss, M.D.
May 7, 2025
Norman Reiss, M.D., born on March 12, 1927, passed away on May 7, 2025 at the age of 98. He was a resident at Good Samaritan Fairfield Glade in Crossville, TN. An obstetrician and gynecologist, World War II veteran and much more, he will be sorely missed by family and friends.
As a teenager, Norman studied the bass fiddle. He played...
Marie Hassler
May 1, 2025
Marie Hassler, age 94, of Crossville, TN, passed away on May 1, 2025, at Parkwest Medical Center.
Mrs. Hassler was born on January 30, 1931, in Crossville, Tennessee, daughter of the late Andy Norris and Dollie (Lewis) Norris.
Marie was a homemaker.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Lloyd and Sue Hassler; and granddaughter, Kirsten Hassler (Chip Reed).
In addition to her...
Ronald DeWayne Klug
Apr 28, 2025
Ronald DeWayne Klug, age 90, of Crossville, TN, passed away on April 28, 2025, at Life Care Center of Crossville.
Mr. Klug was born on April 5, 1935, in Brown City, Michigan, son of the late Jay Klug and Lela (Jones) Klug.
Ronald served in the National Guard. He was also a pipe fitter for a public utility company.
He is survived by...
Carol Davenport
Apr 27, 2025
Carol Lord Watford Davenport, of Crossville, TN, was born at home on June 13, 1941, in Pensacola, FL to parents Dossie M. Lord and Estelle Brown Lord. She passed into the waiting arms of Jesus on April 27, 2025.
Carol is survived her husband, Glen W. Davenport; sister-in-law, Jackie Lord; nephews, Billy (Shawn), Doug (Becky), Mike (Kathy) Lord and Bart Lord....
Terry Allen Doege
Apr 23, 2025
Terry Allen Doege, age 65, of Crossville, TN, passed away on April 23, 2025, at Sweetwater Hospital Association.
Mr. Doege was born on June 30, 1959, in Milwaukee, WI, son of the late William Doege and Patricia (Bruckner) Doege.
Terry was a shipping container welder.
He is survived by his daughters, Jammie Angel (Justin), Annamarie Doege, and Christina Childers (Randy); grandchildren, Renee Roberts...
Marvin Norris
Apr 22, 2025
Funeral Service for Marvin Norris, age 92, of Crossville, TN, who passed away on April 22, 2025, will be held at Bilbrey Funeral Home on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM prior to the service. Graveside service will be held at Flynn's Cove Cemetery on Saturday, April 26, 2025,...
Robert Edwin Smylie
Apr 21, 2025
Robert Edwin (Ed) Smylie was born to Robert and Leona Smylie on a snowy Christmas Day December 25, 1929 at his grandfather’s farm in Lincoln County, Mississippi. He spent his early years in Mississippi and after service in the US Navy graduated from Mississippi State University in 1952 with a bachelor degree in mechanical engineering. He returned to Mississippi State...
Vicky Lynn Caldwell
Apr 21, 2025
Vicky Lynn Caldwell, age 62, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2025, after a courageous battle with illness. She was born on July 18, 1962, in Port Clinton, Ohio, to the late Milford Pollard and Georgia Anna Pollard. She was a fiercely independent woman to a fault. Her stubbornness will be remembered by all.
Vicky was a...
Carole Jean Harding
Apr 19, 2025
Carole Jean Harding, age 88, of Crossville, TN, passed away on April 19, 2025, at Cumberland Medical Center.
Mrs. Harding was born on April 30, 1936, in Toledo, Ohio, daughter of the late Fredrick Wolfe and Rose (Doley) Wolfe.
Carole worked for the state of Ohio in the Employment Service department. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and...
Christie Louise Whittaker
Apr 18, 2025
Christie Louise Whittaker, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the age of 47. Born on January 13, 1978, in Crossville, Tennessee, Christie remained a lifelong resident of her cherished hometown, where she built a life full of love and dedicated service to her community.
Christie is survived by her dear children, Ava Whittaker,...
Jerry Wayne Whitson
Apr 14, 2025
Jerry Wayne Whitson, age 79, of Crossville, TN, passed away on April 14, 2025, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.
Mr. Whitson was born on April 13, 1946, in Nashville, TN, son of the late James Everette Whitson and Emma Jean (Glennon) Whitson. His family moved to Crossville when Jerry was 16. They became owner/operators of the Crossville Memorial Airport....
Sharon Ann Shelley
Apr 13, 2025
Sharon Robbins Shelley, age 78, of Crossville, TN, passed away at her home surrounded by family and loved ones on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Ms. Shelley was born on February 15, 1947, in Nashville, TN, daughter of the late Waymon Clay Robbins and Dot Robbins. She was a beloved sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a loyal friend to many.
Affectionately known...
Nancy Swafford
Apr 10, 2025
Nancy Gail Swafford, age 82, of Crossville, TN, passed away on April 10, 2025, at Cumberland Medical Center.
Ms. Swafford was born on October 30, 1942, in Rockwood, TN, daughter of the late Ross W. Stone and Amy Lee (McGuire) Stone.
Nancy was an LPN at a hospital.
She is survived by her son, Tracy Davenport; grandchildren, Tyler Debord and Andrew Swafford; great...
Janice Elizabeth Carroll
Apr 5, 2025
Janice Elizabeth Carroll, age 80, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on April 5, 2025, at Cumberland Medical Center. Mrs. Carroll was born on November 9, 1944, in Crossville, Tennessee, daughter of the late Posey Brown Edmonds and Lena Mae (Dodson) Edmonds. Janice was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Robert...
Michael A. Phillips
Apr 5, 2025
Michael A. Phillips, age 78, of Crossville, TN, passed away on April 5, 2025, at Cumberland Medical Center.
Mr. Phillips was born on January 3, 1947, in Norris, TN, son of the late Gaines Phillips and Kate (Solesbee) Phillips.
Michael proudly served our country in the Marine Corps and National Guard for six years. He...
Emma Jean Adams
Apr 5, 2025
Beloved wife, mom, mamaw, granny, and sister Emma Jean Smith Adams passed away in the comfort of her home on April 5, 2025. Daughters, Phyllis Sisco (husband Steve), Pat Jones (longtime friend Russ Williams), daughter Amanda Adams and daughter in love Nicki Cook (husband Gary); sister, Helen Mcqueen (husband Mike) along with her grandchildren, Tyler Sisco (wife Erica), Tanner Jones,...
Anna M. Norris
Apr 4, 2025
Anna M. Norris, age 82, of Crab Orchard, Tennessee, passed away on April 4, 2025 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. Mrs. Norris was born on December 11, 1942, in Cumberland County, Tennessee, daughter of the late Ira Nealon and Stella (Hall) Nealon. Anna worked in the housekeeping department for Mastercorp. and was of the Baptist faith. She is survived...
