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David Lynn Nations, Sr.

David Lynn Nations, Sr.

Nov 4, 2025

David Lynn Nations, Sr., age 84, of Crossville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Cumberland Medical Center.

Mr. Nations was born on June 15, 1941, in Knoxville, Tennessee, son of the late Homer Marion Nations and Marianna (Ray) Nations.

David was a firefighter, Gospel singer, a postman, and an avid UT fan. He was a member of Memorial Baptist...

Mary Helen Davenport

Mary Helen Davenport

Nov 3, 2025

Mary Helen Davenport, age 84, of Crossville, TN, passed away on November 3, 2025, at Standing Stone Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. Davenport was born on May 24, 1941, in Crossville, TN, daughter of the late George Frady and Charlene (Brown) Frady.

Mary was a seamstress and a homemaker.

She is survived by her sons, Roger Davenport and Jerry Davenport; daughter, Debbie Webb; grandchildren, Jennifer...

Gregg R. Kleinwachter

Gregg R. Kleinwachter

Nov 1, 2025

Gregg R. Kleinwachter, age 75, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on November 1, 2025, at University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Gregg was born on April 27, 1950, in Warrenville, Illinois, son of the late Eric Kleinwachter and Muriel (Burlage) Kleinwachter.

Mr. Kleinwachter served in the United States Army from 1971-74 and worked as a Supervisor for General Mills until his retirement in...

Marion Gerome Fray, Jr.

Marion Gerome Fray, Jr.

Oct 29, 2025

Marion Gerome “Bud” Fray, Jr.

Dr. Bud Fray of Crossville, TN peacefully passed away October 29, 2025, at the age of 97. Bud was born September 28, 1928 in Kennet, MO. He attended Ouachita Baptist University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in preparation to serve as a church pastor. He married Jane (Dawley) Fray on August 14, 1949. Together they crafted...

Terry Dale Lane

Terry Dale Lane

Oct 27, 2025

Terry Dale Lane, age 64, of Cape Coral, FL, passed away on October 27, 2025, in Cape Coral, FL.

Mr. Lane was born on October 11, 1961, in Scottsville, Kentucky, son of Richard Dale Lane and Patsy Lane.

He served in the U.S. Army. He worked in industrial maintenance as a maintenance supervisor for Wyndham Resorts. He attended worship services at Cape...

Marjorie Garcia

Marjorie Garcia

Oct 26, 2025

Marjorie L. Garcia, 94, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away at her home into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

She was born in 1931 in Ithaca, NY, daughter of the late Homer Miller and Marjorie (Gee) Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her dear sister Mary Munch, beloved husband Paul A. Garcia,...

Ronald Robert Ebel

Ronald Robert Ebel

Oct 26, 2025

Ronald R. Ebel passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the age of 91. Ronald was born on December 5, 1933, in Detroit Michigan. He was one of nine children born to Henry E. and Stella (Lark) Ebel. He most recently lived in Crossville, Tennessee after moving from Grosse Ile, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his...

Eliza Louvella Brown

Eliza Louvella Brown

Oct 26, 2025

Eliza Louvella Brown, age 99, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

Funeral Services will be held at Bilbrey Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 1:00 PM, followed by burial at Slate Springs. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM prior to the service.

Full Obituary to follow.

Richard Dickinson

Richard Dickinson

Oct 25, 2025



Richard Dickinson, age 75, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on October 25, 2025, at WyndRidgeHealth & Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Dickinson was born on Tuesday, March 7, 1950, in Camden, New Jersey, son of William Dickinson and Dorothy (Anderson) Dickinson.

Richard worked as a Bus Driver in the public transportation system and was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

He is...

Julia Bettyann Myers

Julia Bettyann Myers

Oct 25, 2025

Julia Bettyann Myers, age 90, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on October 25, 2025, at Wharton Nursing Home.

Mrs. Myers was born on January 4, 1935, in Browntown, Tennessee, daughter of the late Roy Brown and Josie (Steelman) Brown.

Julia worked as a cook at Wharton Nursing Home for 40 years. She was a member of the Brown’s Chapel Church of God....

Alfred Laverne Brooks

Alfred Laverne Brooks

Oct 24, 2025

Alfred Laverne Brooks was born on July 31, 1953, to John C. Brooks and Jeareal Dean Gates in Troup County, Georgia. He was the 7th of 10 children. Al graduated from Suncoast High School in Riviera Beach, Florida and was accepted at the University of Florida, home of the Gators. Al had a passion for photography and landscaping, which led...

Ronald "Ronny" Reid Guthrie

Ronald "Ronny" Reid Guthrie

Oct 23, 2025

Ronald “Ronny” Reid Guthrie, age 85, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025. He was born on June 10, 1940, in Benton, Tennessee, to the late Glen and Edna Guthrie.

Ronny was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose life was marked by faith, hard work, and service to others. He was a member of Stevens Gap...

Eugene Francis Wegman, Jr.

Eugene Francis Wegman, Jr.

Oct 21, 2025

Eugene Francis Wegman, Jr., age 83, of Crossville, TN, passed away on October 21, 2025, at Life Care Center of Crossville.

Mr. Wegman was born on January 26, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of Eugene Francis Wegman Sr. and Ellen (Zwick) Wegman.

Eugene was a Butcher at a Grocery Store for many years.

He is survived by his wife, Trudy (King) Wegman; daughter,...

Vivian Gayle Stover

Vivian Gayle Stover

Oct 20, 2025

Vivian Gayle Stover, age 57, of Bowling Green, KY, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025.

She was born on August 7, 1968, in Smithville, TN, daughter of Vaughn Stover and Norma (Wyatt) Stover.

Ms. Stover was a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.

She is survived by both of her parents; children, Jessica Ashwill (Andy), Harlan McLeod, Mark Waite, and Tiffany Waite; grandchildren, Leah,...

Larry Joe Richards

Larry Joe Richards

Oct 19, 2025

Larry Joe Richards, age 81, of St. Augustine, Florida, passed away on October 19, 2025. He was a native of Cumberland County (Vandever area).

He was born on May 9, 1944, in Crossville, TN, son of the late Travis Richards and Lola (Fields) Richards.

Larry was a truck driver for many years and loved traveling and warm weather. He was very involved...

Donald Emery Nelson

Donald Emery Nelson

Oct 17, 2025

Donald Emery Nelson, 95, a cherished and well-respected resident of Uplands Village Retirement Community in Pleasant Hill, TN, passed away peacefully Friday, October 17, 2025.

Born in Norwood, MA to Edwin W. and Dorothy E. Nelson of Islington, MA., he and his late younger brother Robert “Bob” Nelson, moved with their parents to Newton, MA, Belfast, ME, Kennebunk, ME, and Peterborough,...

Philip Allan Vine

Philip Allan Vine

Oct 17, 2025

Philip Allan Vine, age 79, of Crossville, TN, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Cumberland Medical Center.

Mr. Vine was born on February 19, 1946, in Wellsville, NY, son of Allan Vine and Kitty Sue Vine.

He is survived by his wife, Elaine Vine; children, Timothy Vine and Heather Snavely; 15 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; and sister, Judy Fires.

Philip...

Ray Nolan Barnwell

Ray Nolan Barnwell

Oct 16, 2025

Ray Nolan Barnwell, age 97, of Crossville, TN, passed away on October 16, 2025, at Cumberland Medical Center.

Mr. Barnwell was born on July 19, 1928, in Crossville, TN, son of the late Hairm Eddie Barnwell and Effie Laura (Brown) Barnwell.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Barnwell; daughter, Sharon Barnwell Smith; great granddaughter, Zoee Swan (Michael); great great grandchildren,...

Ingrid Albertine Perry

Ingrid Albertine Perry

Oct 14, 2025

Ingrid Albertine Perry, age 86, of Crossville, TN passed away on October 14, 2025, at Life Care Center of Crossville.

Mrs. Perry was born on June 11, 1939, in Mannheim, Sandhofen, Germany, to her parents, the late Albert Ebert and Georgina Ebert.

She married the love of her life, Leonard Miller Perry, a soldier in the United States Army, stationed in West...

Christine C. Bilbrey

Christine C. Bilbrey

Oct 10, 2025

Christine Coultas Bilbrey, age 81, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home in the early hours of October 10, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Christy, as she was known by most, was born August 14, 1944, in Ventura, California. She was the daughter of the late John H. Coultas and Blanche (Hillman) Coultas.

Christy was a very classy and sociable...

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