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Karen Donise Tinnel

Karen Donise Tinnel

Sep 16, 2025

Karen Bledsoe Tinnel, age 74, of Crossville, TN, passed away on September 16, 2025.

Mrs. Tinnel was born on February 20, 1951, in Crossville, TN, daughter of Arvil Clemons and Vera Clemons.

She spent 30 years in the Cumberland County School System as an Honors English teacher.

She is survived by Stephanie Smith (Corey), Daughter, of Murfreesboro, TN.; Cat - Mocha Jane; and...

Charles Imrie Irvin

Charles Imrie Irvin

Sep 16, 2025

Charles "Buster" Irvin, age 78, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on September 16, 2025.

Mr. Irvin was born on October 31, 1946, son of the late Clarence Irvin and Lorraine Irvin.

He spent 40 years working at the Cumberland County Playhouse.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Ann Irvin; son Charles B. Irvin (Jennifer); grandchildren, Caelon Wayne Eaton,...

Kaden Alan Chapman-Simpson

Kaden Alan Chapman-Simpson

Sep 15, 2025

Kaden Chapman Simpson, 23, of Crossville, TN, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025.

Kaden was born on May 29, 2002, in Crossville, to Curtis and Amanda Simpson.

He is survived by his parents, Curtis and Amanda Simpson; siblings, Trevor (Cassidy) Chapman and Taylor (Zachary) Myers; grandparents, Donald and Linda Chapman; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded...

Eula "Mae” Fallon

Eula "Mae” Fallon

Sep 14, 2025

Eula “Mae” Fallon, age 82, of Crossville, TN, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Cumberland Medical Center.

Mae was born on May 1, 1943, in Rockholds, KY, daughter of the late William Cullen Petrey and Ida Gladys (Robinson) Petrey.

She is survived by husband, George Thomas Fallon; children, Debbie Fallon, Mark Fallon (Kerry Katafiasz), Wendy McCall, and Riley (her yorkie);...

Elizabeth Morean "Moe" Randol

Elizabeth Morean "Moe" Randol

Sep 13, 2025

Elizabeth Morean Randol, 86, of Crossville, Tennessee, went on to be with the Lord on Saturday 13, 2025. Moe, as she was known by most, was born on February 8, 1939, to Lester and Gertrude Eldridge.

Morean was married to Jerry Reeder Randol. Together, they built a family and served the Lord.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, husband, brothers:...

Harvey Green

Harvey Green

Sep 10, 2025

Harvey Willard Green of Crossville, TN, passed away on to his Heavenly home on September 10, 2025. He was born on September 9, 1945, to Perry R. Ova A. Green.

Harvey was a beloved husband, step-father, brother, uncle, and friend to many. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Elizabeth (Betty) Green; step-sons, William (Billy) Martin and his wife...

Larry Wayne Hainstock

Larry Wayne Hainstock

Sep 8, 2025

Larry W. Hainstock of Crossville, TN., passed away on September 8th, 2025. He was born on March 18, 1944, in Viroqua, WI, to William and Hazel Hainstock.

He was retired from J.I.Case, UAW Local 180, after 34 years, a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, and an Army veteran having served two tours in the Vietnam war.

He loved to square dance, trout...

Genevieve Spoerer

Genevieve Spoerer

Sep 4, 2025

Graveside Services for Mrs. Genevieve Otto Spoerer, of Crossville, Tennessee, who passed away on September 4, 2025, will be held on Sunday September 7, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Pomona Cemetery.

Genevieve was born to Rev. and Mrs. Cornelius Otto on October 14, 1923, in Patterson, New York. She married George Spoerer on October 15, 1955, at the First Baptist Church...

Mary H. Clark

Mary H. Clark

Sep 1, 2025

Mary H. Clark, age 76, of Crossville, TN, passed away at her home on September 1, 2025.

Mrs. Clark was born on June 16, 1949, in Cumberland County, TN, daughter of the late Barlow Carter and Allie (Hall) Carter.

Mary was a florist and a business owner.

She is survived by her son, Doyle Goney; stepson, Ira Clark; stepdaughter, Lisa Clark; granddaughter, Kieara...

Bobby Edd Allen

Bobby Edd Allen

Aug 27, 2025

Bobby Edd Allen, age 90, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Life Care Center of Crossville on August 27, 2025.

Mr. Allen was born on March 17, 1935, in Ozone, TN, son of the late Grover Sedley Allen and Mildred Mae (Morris) Allen.

Bobby was a teacher, coach, and a salesman. Many knew him as “The Candy Man”. He was a member...

Joyce Ann Baker

Joyce Ann Baker

Aug 26, 2025

Joyce Ann Baker, age 59, of Crossville, TN, passed away on August 26, 2025 at Cumberland Medical Center.

She was born on June 2, 1966, in Scott County, VA, daughter of the late Blue Byrd Bowen and Dorothy Etta Bowen.She is survived by her daughter, Alinda Ingram, of Crossville, TN and son, Joseph Baker, and wife Jessica Baker of Grand Ridge,...

Jerl Smith

Jerl Smith

Aug 25, 2025

Private family services will be held for Jerl Smith, age 75, Sparta, TN who passed away on August 25, 2025. Survivors include: Daughters - Michelle Smith (Tim Labay) and Kristie (Charlie) Shipe; Grandchildren - Justin (Courtney) Shipe, Brittney (Lucas) Holland, Katie (Darel) Davis and Kyle Shipe; Great-Grandchildren - Dustin Holland, Adelynn Holland, Brooklynn Holland, Aurora Davis and Brantley Shipe; Sister...

Richard Joseph Watt

Richard Joseph Watt

Aug 22, 2025

Beloved Father, Husband, Son & Brother

Richard Joseph Watt, 64, Crossville, TN, past away peacefully on August, 22, 2025 Richard was born in Chicago, Illinois, graduated from The Ohio State University, with a bachelor's degree in Geophysics. His career was dedicated to police work, cyber security and the financial industry. Richard carried the armor of God, always supporting those in need,...

Jennifer Michelle Bunker

Jennifer Michelle Bunker

Aug 22, 2025

Jennifer Michelle Bunker, age 48, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center on August 22, 2025.

Ms. Bunker was born on March 20, 1977, in Poughkeepsie, NY, daughter of Gregory Bruce Rasch and Joanne C. Taylor.

Jennifer was a beautiful mother, sister, aunt, partner, and daughter. She will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her sons, Jackson Bunker,...

Allen Richard Kouth

Allen Richard Kouth

Aug 19, 2025

Allen Richard Kouth, age 89, of Knoxville, TN, passed away at Sacred Ground Hospice House on August 19, 2025.

“Dick”, as he was known, was born on November 4, 1935, in Massillon, OH, son of the late Louis Kouth and Mary (Harmon) Kouth. The oldest of three children, Dick’s talent for understanding mechanical drawings and ability to apply those ideas into...

Esther "Faye" Mackie

Esther "Faye" Mackie

Aug 18, 2025

Esther "Faye" Mackie, age 76, of Crab Orchard, TN, passed away at University of Tennessee Medical Center on August 18, 2025.

Mrs. Mackie was born on April 13, 1949, in Crab Orchard, TN, daughter of the late Roscoe Godsey, Sr. and Mable Irene (Dannel) Godsey.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and loving friend to all who knew her. Faye...

SGM Michael Chance Byars

SGM Michael Chance Byars

Aug 16, 2025

Michael Chance Byars, age 43, of Fort Campbell, KY, passed away at his home on August 16, 2025.

Former Command Sergeant Major Byars was born on May 19th, 1982, in Nashville, TN, son of Frank Dwight Byars and Martha Linnie (Peavyhouse) Byars.

He loved his children, his mother and extended family. Chance was a wonderful son, single father, and soldier, He was...

Ralph Welch Sr.

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

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

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...

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