Ralph Welch Sr.
Aug 9, 2025
Ralph Welch Sr., age 85, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on August 9, 2025, in Knoxville.
Mr. Welch was born on February 20, 1940, in Campbell County, Tennessee, the 8th of 14 children, son of the late Thomas Linley Welch and Bernice Noreen (Wyles) Welch.
CW2 Ralph Welch spent 23 years in the service of his country, 6 years in the United...
Austin Michael Wickham
Aug 9, 2025
Austin Michael Wickham (November 1946 – August 2025)
Mike Wickham, aged 78, passed away on August 9, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born in Clarksville, Tennessee, then spent most of his life in the Detroit area, ultimately retiring back to Tennessee. Mike lived a full life devoted to his family and friends, his passion for Real Estate, and his love of...
Phillip Andrew Jenkins
Aug 8, 2025
Philip Andrew Jenkins, age 74, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on August 8, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society in Fairfield Glade, Tennessee.
Mr. Jenkins was born on December 2, 1950, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, son of John Bryan Jenkins and Helen Ora Grace (Smith) Jenkins.
He was a Gospel Preacher at the Cold Springs Church of Christ and Stevens Gap Church of Christ.
He...
Robert George Finley
Aug 6, 2025
Robert George Finley, age 79, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on August 6, 2025, at Life Care Center of Crossville.
Mr. Finley was born on August 12, 1945, in Carbondale, Illinois, son of James Jason Finley and Beulah Eileen (Sheppard) Finley.
Robert served in the United States Air Force and was a Plumber by trade.
He is survived by his brother, Michael James...
Linda "Gail" Mayberry
Aug 6, 2025
Linda Gail Mayberry, age 77, of Cookeville, TN, passed away on August 6, 2025, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Mayberry was born on October 9, 1947, in Crossville, TN, daughter of Arlie Winningham and Geneva Patton Winningham.
She is survived by her son, Rick Mayberry (Mishelle); grandson, Taylor Mayberry; nieces, Kathy Tomanek, Debbie Gunter, Jamie Hill, Kim Harris, Monica York and...
Pamela Jean Godsey
Aug 5, 2025
Pamela J. Godsey at the age of 73, from Crossville, TN, passed away in Troy, Ohio, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Dayton, OH, on June 13, 1952.
She is proceeded in death by her parents, Garland Pack and Else Rose Pack; her husband, William Godsey; and brother, Donnie Pack.
She is survived by her sister, Tammy J. Pack-Dodson (David) of...
John Ordway Clarke III
Aug 3, 2025
John Ordway Clarke III, age 73, of Jamestown, TN, passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on August 3, 2025.
Mr. Clarke was born on July 6, 1952, in Romulus, NY, son of the late John Ordway Clarke Jr. and Eleanor Lee (Joyner) Clarke.
John was an Electrical Technician and served in the United States Army.
He is survived by his daughters, Christie Clarke...
Matthew Eric Smith
Aug 2, 2025
Matthew Eric Smith, age 35, of Clarkrange, TN, passed away at his home on August 2, 2025.
Mr. Smith was born on December 1, 1989, in Rockford, IL, son of Keith Smith and Tina (Turner) Smith.
Matthew worked at Colinx.
He is survived by wife, Kayla Smith; children, Alexus Smith and Kyle Matthew Smith; parents, Keith and Tina Smith; siblings, Angela Smith (Kevin),...
Terry E. Qualls
Aug 2, 2025
Terry Evelyn Qualls, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, went to be with the Lord on August 2nd, 2025, at the age of 71. She was born on December 28th, 1953, in Cookeville, TN.
Terry lived a life marked by love, kindness, and a deep dedication to her family. A gifted educator, Terry devoted over 20 years of her life to...
Ellen Marie Myles
Aug 2, 2025
Ellen Myles age 73, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away at her home on August 2, 2025.
Mrs. Myles was born on July 19, 1952, in Cumberland County, Tennessee, daughter of the late Rex Smith and Doris (Lightfritz) Smith.
Ellen worked as a Restaurant Manager and Lead Cook and was a member of the Crab Orchard Church of God.
She is survived by her...
William Archer Norris
Jul 30, 2025
Funeral Service for William “Archer” Norris, age 3, of Crossville, TN will be held at Bilbrey Funeral Home on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 3:00 PM with burial to follow at Pomona Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 PM prior to the service.
In the words of his momma, “Archer was a rough and tough little boy who...
Donald Delton Metzger
Jul 27, 2025
Donald Delton Metzger, age 92, of Fairfield Glade, TN, passed away on July 27, 2025 at his home after a long and well-lived life.
Donald was born on April 27, 1933, in Kenton, OH, the only son of Delton and Margie Metzger. He spent most of his childhood in Toronto, OH, where his father was Principal of the High School.
As a...
Dennis Wayne Woodring
Jul 25, 2025
Dennis Wayne Woodring “Woody” passed on Friday, July 25th from injuries received in a car crash on his way home from work.
He was originally from Sarasota, Florida and resided in Crossville, Tennessee for the past 12 years. He was a decorated US Army veteran of the Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Iraq conflicts and most recently employed by the state prison system...
Barbara Jean Olsen
Jul 25, 2025
Barbara Jean Olsen, age 83, of Crossville, TN, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at her home.
Mrs. Olsen was born on February 1, 1942, in Santa Ana, CA, daughter of the late Charles Wilburt Houchens and Jean Evelyn (Taylor) Houchens.
Barbara was a quick witted, loyal, and caring woman. She had a commanding & humorous personality and spent years chatting...
Marilyn Joyce Sherrill
Jul 23, 2025
Marilyn Sherrill, age 86, of Crab Orchard, TN, died peacefully at home on July 23, 2025.
Born in Minneapolis, MN to Arthur Stanley Kurtz and Leocadia Seraphia Mallack Kurtz, young Marilyn loved catching lake critters with her father, being athletic, being part of the Catholic faith, reading geographical and cultural narratives, and painting. She attended Incarnate Catholic School in Minneapolis and...
Lola Edith Collins
Jul 23, 2025
Lola Edith Collins, age 86, of Crossville, TN, passed away on July 23, 2025, at Wyndridge Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Mrs. Collins was born on November 19, 1938, in Parma, Idaho, daughter of the late Noley W. Chrisman and Marjorie Chrisman.
She is survived by her son, Larry Collins, Jr.; 3 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; sister, Marjorie "Irene" Sokolik; and brother,...
Charles Durham Curtis
Jul 22, 2025
Charles Durham Curtis, age 89, of Crossville, TN, passed away at his home on July 22, 2025.
Mr. Curtis was born on July 12, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York, son of the late Charles Madison Curtis and Maude Durham Curtis.
After graduating from Hofstra University, Commander Curtis served our country in the U.S. Navy for 26 years as a Naval Aviator and...
Gladys Pauline Pelfrey
Jul 22, 2025
Gladys Pauline Pelfrey, age 98, of Rockwood, TN, passed away at her home on July 22, 2025.
Mrs. Pelfrey was born on December 5, 1926, in Happy Top, TN, daughter of the late Rayburn Hassler and Lou Ella Hassler.
Gladys was a nurse aid in health care.
She is survived by her daughter, Erlene Pelfrey; sons, Randy Pelfrey, Ronnie (Rachael) Pelfrey, Shannon Pelfrey;...
Thomas Olon Barron
Jul 21, 2025
Thomas Olon Barron, age 91, of Pleasant Hill, TN, passed away at Uplands Village on July 21, 2025.
Mr. Barron was born on May 27, 1934, in Forest, LA, son of the late Archie Thomas Barron and Alma Ancibell (Sanderson) Barron.
Thomas and his wife Hazel were Baptist Missionaries in Indonesia and India for 30 years. As he was training for the...
Jacqueline Dorothy Timm
Jul 20, 2025
Jacqueline “Jackie” Dorothy (Beck) Timm passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025 at the age of 73 in Fairfield Glade, TN. She fought a long and courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer.
Jackie was born on July 2, 1952, in Westmont, IL to Madeleine and Elmer Beck.
After graduating from Downers Grove North in 1970, she began a 30-year career in the...
