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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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Carolyn Rose Daugherty
Jun 7, 2026
Carolyn Rose Daugherty, age 90, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on June 7, 2026, at Cumberland Medical Center.
Ms. Daugherty was born on August 8, 1935, in Crossville, Tennessee, daughter of the late Walter Stone and Sadie (Howard) Stone.
Carolyn worked and retired as a Bank Teller. She thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors, particularly riding horses and digging for arrowheads.
She is survived by...
Arlon Hubert Way
Jun 6, 2026
Arlon Hubert Way, age 85, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on June 6, 2026, at Preserve at Fairfield Glade.
Mr. Way was born on August 11, 1940, in Jackson County, Tennessee, son of the late Hubert Way and Eula (Bussell) Way.
He is survived by his wife, Jane Way; daughter, Kimberly Way Gentry (Paul); grandchildren, Weston Gentry (Emily), Cranston Gentry (Brittney), Bryson...
Ellen Louise Bradley
Jun 3, 2026
Ellen Louise Bradley, age 88, of Crossville, TN, passed away at her home on June 3, 2026.
Mrs. Bradley was born on June 2, 1938, in Crossville, TN, daughter of the late Ernest Randolph and Dorothy Mae (Johnson) Young.
Ellen was a homemaker.
She is survived by her grandchildren, Jackie Brown (Tim), Stacey Hayes (James), and Josh Sherrill (Marinda); great grandchildren, Ashleigh Moore...
Herminia Lopez Torres
May 31, 2026
Herminia Lopez Torres, 7 months old, of Crossville, TN, passed away on May 31, 2026, at Cumberland Medical Center.
She was born on October 15, 2025, in Crossville, TN, daughter of Maria Elena Lopez Torres.
She is survived by her mother, Maria Elena Lopez Torres; sisters, Ana and Jessica; nieces and nephews, Micaela, Carlos, Camila, Esmeralda, and Antonio, Jr.; and brother-in-law, Hector...
Willie Jo Pugh
May 31, 2026
Willie "Jo" Pugh, age 85, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Jo was born on June 25, 1940, in Jamestown, TN, daughter of the late Osborne Gould and Cleda Gould.
She is survived by her children, Michael Donald Pugh (Barbara) and Pamela McCall (Scott); grandchildren, Michael Bennett Pugh (Hannah), Alison Danielle Payne (Brandon), Caleb...
Pamela Denise Gannon
May 31, 2026
Pamela Denise Gannon, age 72, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Pam was born on December 4, 1953, in Murfreesboro, TN, daughter of the late Harry Joe Summers and Nora Mai (Cook) Summers.
She loved to cook and bake. Pam enjoyed crocheting in her spare time. She found joy in working with children and...
Sharon Ann Allen
May 31, 2026
Sharon Ann Allen, age 71, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away at her home on
Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Sharon was born on April 25, 1955, in Detroit, Michigan.
She is survived by her husband, Wyatt Hugh Allen; son, Leonard Heussner (Christina); grandchildren, Peyton, Amber, and Hailey.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Arrangements and Care provided by Bilbrey Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
Robbie Edwina Elmore
May 30, 2026
Robbie Edwina Elmore, 83, of Crossville, Tennessee passed away on May 30, 2026. Edwina was born October 28, 1942 in Celina, Tennessee to Paul and Magdalene Scott Colson.
Edwina leaves behind a legacy of love, service, and grace. She was a woman who gave freely of herself and asked for nothing in return. Her family and all who knew her are...
Kathleen Harville
May 30, 2026
Kathleen Harville, age 79, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on May 30, 2026, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Harville was born on May 29, 1947, in Cumberland County, Tennessee, daughter of the late Otis Sisco and Mary Ethel (Todd) Sisco.
Kathleen was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her daughters, Renee Walker (Kenneth) and Leisa Sweitzer;...
Donna Kay Gocella
May 25, 2026
Donna K. Gocella, age 87, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on May 25th, 2026. Born on December 21, 1938, in Bradford, Pennsylvania, to Ruth Alberta and Lloyd J. Brown. Donna lived a life defined by deep faith, unwavering love for her family and a generous spirit that touched everyone around her.
On October 24, 1959, Donna married the love of...
Brenda Eloise Hinds
May 24, 2026
Brenda Eloise Hinds, age 88, of Crossville, TN, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at her home surrounded by family.
Brenda was born on December 4th, 1937, in Asheville, NC, daughter of the late Paul Chambers and Ruby Hoover Chambers.
She is survived by her children: Russell Hinds (Beverly), Todd Hinds (Michelle), Brenda Parsons, Vicki Monday (Terry); 4 grandchildren; 9 great...
Edwin Barton Dunn
May 23, 2026
Edwin Barton “Eddie” Dunn was born in Savannah, Georgia to Roy Calvin and Wilma LaNelle Griffin Dunn. Known to family and friends as “Eddie,” he attended Savannah High School and later earned his GED after enlisting in the United States Army.
Eddie proudly served from 1974 to 1977 as a Specialist E-4 with the 24th Infantry Division. During his military service...
Juanita "Nita" Hawes
May 23, 2026
Juanita "Nita" Hawes, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and vibrant community member, passed away on May 23, 2026, at the age of 84. She was a proud elder of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Tribe.
Born on July 27, 1941, Nita built a life defined by love, connection, and an unwavering zest for life. On February 14, 1975,...
Sandra Kapustik
May 20, 2026
Sandra Kapustik of Fairfield Glade, TN, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. She was born November 8, 1947, in Freeport, PA, and later moved to Maryland.
She held several managerial positions in the floral industry. She promoted events around custom floral designs and bridal consultations.
Upon moving to Fairfield Glade, she worked as a manager at Pugh's Florist in...
Sherry Hedgecoth
May 20, 2026
Sherry Hedgecoth, age 68, of Crossville, TN, passed away on May 20, 2026, at University of Tennessee Medical Center.
Ms. Hedgecoth was born on June 3, 1957, in Crossville, TN, daughter of the late Roy Hedgecoth and Willene (Rose) Hedgecoth.
Sherry worked in HR at Flowers Bakery until her retirement. She loved working in her garden and the beauty of the outdoors....
Timothy Joseph Beaton
May 19, 2026
Timothy Joseph Beaton, 77, passed away suddenly at his home in Crossville, TN on May 19, 2026.
Tim was born on February 17, 1949, at St. Ansgar’s Hospital in Moorhead, MN, to Janet and Francis Beaton. He was baptized at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and was confirmed at Nativity Catholic Church, both of Fargo, ND.
Tim was a storyteller. He...
Sidney William Miller
May 18, 2026
Sidney William Miller, age 83, of Crossville, TN. Passed away on May 18, 2026, at TriStar Centennial Medical Center.
Born August 19, 1942, Sid Miller lived life with energy, humor, and a voice that could never be ignored. A proud MSU graduate and lifelong Spartan fan, before finishing college he served in the U.S. Army, spending much of his service stationed...
Freddie Ray Whittenburg
May 17, 2026
Freddie Ray Whittenburg, age 73, of Crossville, TN, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at UT Medical Center in Jamestown.
Freddie was born on August 28th, 1952, in Crossville, TN, son of the late Arnold James Whittenburg and Mary Lou Whittenburg.
He was an active member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. He loved the Lord, cherished his family and grandchildren, and enjoyed...
Larry G. Walker
May 16, 2026
Larry G. Walker, age 84, of Crossville, TN, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Cumberland Medical Center.
Mr. Walker was born on Friday, October 24, 1941, in Cabin Creek, WV, son of the late Ted Carney Walker and Cleo Digman (Hudson) Walker.
He was a coal miner and most recently owned Big Larry's Computer Repair.
He is survived by his children,...
Carol Sue Henson
May 12, 2026
Carol Sue Henson, age 84, of Midway Park, North Carolina, passed away at her home on May 12, 2026.
Mrs. Henson was born on November 13, 1941, in Osaka, Virginia, daughter of the late Owen Edmond York and Rissie Gladiola (Waller) York.
Carol was a homemaker.
She is survived by her son, Robert E. Henson (Sharon), Timothy L. Henson (Roberta), Jerry L. Henson,...
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