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Recent Obituaries in Crossville, TN

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Crossville, TN area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Lois Evelyn (Elmore) Penrod

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...

Roger Abner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Brandon Luke Baron

Brandon Luke Baron

Mar 18, 2026

Brandon Luke Baron, age 34, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on March 18, 2026.

Mr. Baron was born on February 13, 1992, in Lake Wood, New Jersey, son of John Baron and Laura Lee (Shreeves) Baron.

Brandon was self-employed as a construction worker.

He is survived by his wife, Kassandra Louise Baron; sons, Brandon Michael Baron and John Luke Baron; daughter, Lauralee Rose...

Kimberly Gae Francis

Kimberly Gae Francis

Mar 17, 2026

Kimberly Gae Francis, age 64, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Parkwest Medical Center on March 17, 2026.

Ms. Francis was born on August 22, 1961, in San Leandro, CA, daughter of Paul Bobby Joe McClure and Eleanor McClure.

She is survived by her son, Robert Francis; mother, Eleanor McClure; and brother, Keith McClure.

Kimberly is preceded in death by her father, Paul...

Betty Junge

Betty Junge

Mar 16, 2026

Betty Junge, age 61, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on March 16, 2026.

Mrs. Junge was born on November 23, 1964, in Poughkeepsie, NY, daughter of the late John Rizzo and Bernice (Imperati) Terwillger.

Betty was a CNA at a nursing home.

She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Junge; children, Violet Cline, Albert Cline, Jr., Joeanna Cline, and...

Pauline Vivian Bautz

Pauline Vivian Bautz

Mar 14, 2026

Pauline V. (Sutton) Bautz, age 100, of Crossville, TN passed away on March 14, 2026, at her home.

She was born in Newark, Ohio on June 28, 1925, to the late Ray F. Sutton and Gladys M. (Flannigan) Sutton.

A 1942 class graduate of Mansfield Senior High School, Mansfield, Ohio, Pauline married Jacob J. Bautz on September 22, 1945, in New York...

Linda Lee Blevins

Linda Lee Blevins

Mar 13, 2026

Linda Lee Blevins, age 73, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away at her home on March 13, 2026.

Mrs. Blevins was born on July 1, 1952, in Chelsea, Massachusetts, daughter of the late James Broyles and Laura (Travis) Broyles.

She is survived by her daughter, Laura Chaney (Ben); son, Randall Broyles (Tasha); grandchildren, Courtney Hawkins, Miranda Ely (Dakota), Kaitlyn Chaney, Jonathan Davis, Cody...

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