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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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Richard Bradley "Brad" Kellum
Nov 15, 2024
Richard Bradley “Brad” Kellum, 51, passed away on November 15, 2024, after a 3-year long battle with cancer. Brad was born on December 31, 1972, to Marsha Kay (Kellum) Minter in Birmingham, Alabama. Brad was a current resident of Crossville, Tennessee but was born and raised in Alabama and is where he spent all his life. He loved Alabama Football,...
Larry Anthony (Tony) Hodge
Nov 14, 2024
Larry Anthony (Tony) Hodge passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024. He was born to Luthor and Cora Hodge on July 23, 1935, in Crossville, TN. They were among the first Homestead families. Tony grew up in the Cumberland Homesteads, attended Crossville High School and served in the 82nd Army Airborne Division as a paratrooper. He worked as a carpenter...
Virginia (Ginny) E. Schneider
Nov 10, 2024
Virginia (Ginny) E. Schneider completed her life on earth on November 10, 2024, in Crossville, TN after a long illness. She was born 12/29/1934 to Robert E. Puckett and Stella Zeigler Puckett in Wichita, KS and grew up in the Wichita, Hutchinson, and Augusta, Kansas area. She was always excellent in school, going through high school with all A’s and...
Joann Eddlemon Jackson
Nov 10, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of JoAnn Eddlemon Jackson, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. JoAnn was born on April 16th, 1942, in the small town of Kenton, TN. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 10th, 2024, at Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, TN.
JoAnn was the cherished daughter...
Sharon Kay Emerson-Brady
Nov 7, 2024
. Sharon Kay Emerson-Brady, age 56, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on November 7, 2024, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. This boring old world was blessed with the arrival of Mrs. Emerson-Brady on April 1, 1968. Yes, April Fools’ Day and more than one of her daughters had a bit more fun with this than what we probably...
Thomas Larry Tidwell
Nov 6, 2024
Thomas Larry Tidwell of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 86. Thomas “Larry” was born in Nashville TN., July 13th, 1938, the son of James and Rosalie (Campbell) Tidwell. He graduated from Eaton Rapids High School in 1958, worked at GM for over 30 years. Larry coached all 3 of his sons in various...
Sallie Pearl Guy
Nov 6, 2024
Sallie Pearl Turner Mount Guy, 95, went to be with her Lord, Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at her home in Fairfield Glade, TN. She was born in the Bronx in a hospital across from Yankee Stadium on December 17, 1928, to Julius and Bessie Turner. She grew up in Rochester, NY and was valedictorian of her high school class with...
Christina Marie Westervelt
Nov 5, 2024
A Memorial Service Christina Marie Westervelt, age 51, of Crossville, Tennessee, will be held at Bilbrey Funeral Home on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 3:00 PM. Family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 PM prior to the service. Full Obituary to follow.
William "Butch" Roger Milstead
Nov 4, 2024
William “Butch” Roger Milstead, age 81, of Crossville, TN, passed away on November 4, 2024, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Mr. Milstead was born on August 12, 1943, in Washington, DC, son of late William E. Milstead and Elizabeth M. Milstead. Butch served in the United States Army for 3 years as a Tank Gunner and is a...
Linda Kaye Smith
Nov 3, 2024
Linda Kaye Smith, age 81, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on November 3, 2024. Mrs. Smith was born on April 30, 1943, in Rockwood, TN, daughter of the late Charles Edward Wilson and Jeanette Ann (Hale) Wilson. Linda was a cook. She is survived by her son, Charles Timothy Smith (Greta); daughter, Terri Lynn DeBord (Waymon);...
Mary Deloros Harris (Dee)
Nov 2, 2024
Mary Deloros Harris (Dee), a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, at the age of 91. Born on August 31, 1933, in Speedwell, Tennessee, Dee spent her life devoted to her family and community in Crossville, Tennessee, where she resided until her passing. Dee was the cherished daughter of the late Millard John...
Marion Sue Fitch
Nov 2, 2024
Marion Sue Fitch, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on November 2, 2024, at the age of 86. Born in Bowling Green, Kentucky on March 8, 1938, Marion made her home and touched many lives in Crossville, Tennessee. Marion dedicated her life to caring for others as a registered nurse, a career that brought her immense...
Gregory Douglas Hoskins
Oct 31, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gregory Douglas Hoskins, a cherished husband, father, brother, and friend, who left us on October 31, 2024, at the age of 57. Born on March 27, 1967, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Greg made Crossville, TN, his home. Greg was a dedicated business owner, known for his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment...
Sheila Faye Wood
Oct 31, 2024
Sheila Faye Wood, a beloved member of the Cookeville, Tennessee community, passed away on October 31, 2024, at the age of 80. Sheila was born on August 28, 1944, in Loudon County, Tennessee, to her late parents John Harvey Jones and Sabra (McNeeley) Jones. Sheila dedicated much of her life to her career as a secretary, where her kindness and...
Lois Ann Ellis
Oct 27, 2024
Lois Ann Ellis, age 80, of Crossville, TN, passed away at her home on October 27, 2024.
Mrs. Ellis was born on August 27, 1944, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, daughter of the late Benjamin Madison Miller and Gladys (Gardner) Miller.
Lois was an LPN.
She is survived by sons, William Eric Ellis (Shannon)...
John M. Bakosh
Oct 27, 2024
John M. Bakosh (Uncle John), age 95, of Crossville, TN, passed away on October 27, 2024, at Cumberland Medical Center.
Mr. Bakosh was born on October 9, 1929, in Oak Lawn, Illinois, son of the late Matthew Bakosh and Marion (Supanz) Bakosh.
John served our country in the United State Airforce. He was also an...
Claire Denise Brewer
Oct 26, 2024
Claire Denise Brewer, a beloved resident of Crossville, TN, passed away on October 26, 2024. Claire was born on October 4, 1952, in Happauge, NY, and throughout her life, she touched many with her warmth, kindness, and unwavering dedication to her family and community. Claire spent her career as a devoted secretary for the Farm Bureau, where she was known...
Macie Brooke Raulston
Oct 25, 2024
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of beloved angel, Macie Brooke Raulston, who gently entered and departed this world on Friday, October 25, 2024, in Crossville, Tennessee.
Macie was born to parents, Brandice Wooten and Greg Raulston of Crossville, TN. She leaves behind her parents and a large family who will always hold her...
James Larry Henry
Oct 20, 2024
James Larry Henry, age 70, of Crossville, TN, passed away on October 20, 2024, at Cumberland Medical Center. Mr. Henry was born on July 10, 1954, in Nashville, TN, son of the late James Haggard Henry and Cora Bell (Selby) Henry. James was an appliance repairman. He is survived by his wife, Sharron Henry; children, Robert Justin Henry (Erica) and...
Sarah Lee Ray
Oct 14, 2024
Funeral Services for Sarah Lee Ray, age 59, of Crossville, TN, will be held at Bilbrey Funeral Home on Monday, October 21, 2024, at 1:00 PM followed by Burial at Old Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM prior to the service. Full Obituary to follow.
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