Obituaries

Jul 2, 2024

Linda Darlene McDaniel, age 60, of Crab Orchard, TN, passed away at Life Care Center of Crossville on July 2, 2024. Mrs. McDaniel was born on March 1, 1964, in Elyria, Ohio, daughter of the late William Amonett and Ruth (Kilby) Amonett. Linda was a Nurse Tech and of the Baptist Faith. She is survived by her husband, James McDaniel;...

Jul 1, 2024

Ruby Otis Wells, age 94, of Crossville, TN, passed away peacefully at Cookeville Regional Medical Center on July 1, 2024, with family and friends by her side.

Mrs. Wells was born on April 25, 1930, in Crossville, Tennessee, where she grew up in the Linary community. She was the daughter of the late Albert Kerley and Bulah...

Jun 30, 2024

Milo Webb passed peacefully from this life on June 30, 2024, while his first granddaughter held his hand and his last son held his head. Born August 12, 1922, to Frank & Martha (Hedgecoth) Webb, he was the eldest child of their large family and took on a big brother role early in the years of the Great Depression. He...

Jun 29, 2024

“The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms.” --Deuteronomy 33:27 Vern Daugherty, age 90, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on June 29, 2024, at Life Care Center of Crossville. Reverend Daugherty was born on Friday, July 28, 1933, in New Madrid County, Missouri, son of the late Herbert Daugherty and Vivian (Gaskins) Daugherty. Vern worked...

Jun 28, 2024

Jerry Mailhiot Sr. of Crossville, Tennessee was taken too soon on June 28th, 2024, at the age of 67, but his love for all things with a motor and trademark sarcasm will not be forgotten. He was born on May 28th, 1957, to the late Gerard & Georgette Mailhiot in Willimantic, CT. After graduating from Windham Tech, he began his...

Jun 27, 2024

Rosetta Dawn Brown, age 45, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on June 27, 2024. Ms. Brown was born on February 27, 1979, in Crossville, TN, daughter of Stephen Lawrence Brown and Shiela Ann Potter. Rosetta was a homemaker. She is survived by her fiance, Andrew Pellett; son, Lance Anthony Hedgecoth; stepson, Joseph Marshall; parents, Shiela Potter...

Jun 27, 2024

Angela Mia Fifelski, born September 13, 1967, died on June 27, 2024 at the age of 56. Angela was a graduate of Oakland University and the Detroit College of Law. She was a licensed member of the bar in Indiana, Michigan and Florida, practicing law in the Biomedical field. She is survived by her father Thomas Fifelski, her sisters Rebecca...

Jun 26, 2024

Rellie Jean Swallows, age 90, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Dominion Senior Living on June 26, 2024.

Mrs. Swallows was born on November 1, 1933, in Tazwell, TN, daughter of the late William David Jones and Harriet Ann Jones.

Rellie was a homemaker.

She is survived by her children, Sandy Taylor (Brian),...

Jun 25, 2024

Jack Horace Livesay, age 91, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on June 25, 2024. His wife, Carolyn Sue Livesay, age 83, preceded him and passed away on January 22, 2024. Mr. Livesay was born on December 22, 1932, in Algood, Tennessee, son of the late William H. Livesay and Edna E. Livesay. Mrs. Livesay was born...

Jun 22, 2024

Don Gregory “Greg” McConnell passed away peacefully at his Crossville home on June 22, 2024. Greg passed peacefully, surrounded by his family. Greg was born on October 26th, 1952, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was the eldest son of Alya “Dean” Roberson Kanuckle and will be remembered as the protector of his younger siblings, Janet Brogdon, Josh, and Bobby McConnell. Dedicated...

Jun 21, 2024

Carl Edward “Eddie” Raper passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024. He was born on August 27, 1954. He was the son of the late George and Peggy (Randolph) Raper.

In addition to his parents, Eddie is preceded in death by his brothers, Nolan and Boyd; in-laws, Warren and Geraldine Rankhorn; sister-in-law and brothers-in-law, Glenis and Jeff...

Jun 20, 2024

Rebecca "Becky" M. Ingle, age 84, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on June 20, 2024.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Full obituary to follow.

Jun 17, 2024

Helen Ruth Holladay, age 88, of Crossville, TN, passed away at University of Tennessee Medical Center on June 17, 2024. Mrs. Holladay was born on March 21, 1936, in Bledsoe County, TN, daughter of the late Winfred Wyatt and Annie (Fields) Wyatt. Helen was a nurse at a hospital. She is survived by her brothers, Earl Wyatt (Dena), Marvin Wyatt...

Jun 16, 2024

No services are scheduled at this time for Michael Frank Kolascz, age 64, of Crossville, Tennessee, who passed away on June 16, 2024. Survived by: Wife- Christina LeAnn Kolascz; Sons- Alex and Nick Kolascz; Stepsons- Adam and Josh Badgley; 4 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild; and Siblings- Chester, Greg, Kathy, and Michaeline.

Jun 16, 2024

Bobbye C. Kemmer, age 95, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on June 16, 2024. Mrs. Kemmer was born on May 4, 1929, in Harlan County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Walter Burl Cooper and Virgie (Frasier) Cooper. Bobbye was a homemaker and a member of Grassy Cove Methodist Church. She is survived by her children, Carolyn...

Jun 15, 2024

Frederick (Fred) Hughes Sasse’ of Crossville, TN died June 15, 2024, two days shy of the 63rd anniversary of his marriage to Catherine (Kitty) Vivona Sasse’. He was 87 years old and passed away after a long illness. Fred leaves behind his wife, Kitty (Crossville, TN), his daughters Sherry (John) Norton (Carmel, IN) and Michelle (Bradley) Fiscus (Fort Washington, MD),...

Jun 14, 2024

The daring and adventurous life of Jesse Brian Gellatly was tragically cut short on June 14, 2024. However, in his short 39 years on this earth, Jesse lived many lifetimes worth, traveling the world and living in the miraculous of our creator, God Almighty. Born in Portland, OR, Jesse gave his life to the Lord when he was 18 years...

Jun 14, 2024

Michael E. Wittig (Mike), aged 73, passed away peacefully on June 14th at Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, TN, following a brief battle with a rare condition. Born on January 11th, 1951, in Milwaukee, WI, he was the son of Eugene and Carmella Wittig, and one of eight siblings. Mike graduated from Boy’s Tech High School in Milwaukee and proudly...

Jun 13, 2024

GSgt Stephen Bittle Taylor, age 66, of Crossville, TN, passed away in his home on June 13, 2024. Steve was a career US Marine, enlisting in 1982. After his retirement from the USMC, he became an educator. He found a passion for teaching and mentoring students in the Galveston, TX area for the next 17 years. Steve was preceded in...

Jun 13, 2024

Jill Maxine Hall, age 64, of Crossville, TN, went to be with the Lord on June 13, 2024, at Cumberland Medical Center. Ms. Hall was born on February 25, 1960, in Crossville, Tennessee, daughter of the late Earl Jones and Louella (Cate) Jones. Jill devoted herself to a lifelong pursuit of selflessly serving others and strove to be an example...