Mary Elizabeth Nelson
Oct 13, 2024
After a lengthy battle with cancer, on October 13, 2024, Mary Nelson went to her heavenly home. Mrs. Nelson was born on July 15, 1958, in Bedford, Pennsylvania. She was a member of the Crab Orchard Christian Church and served many years as the Director of the Crab Orchard Care Center, which she enjoyed very much. Mary is survived by...
Maria Pauline Dale
Oct 12, 2024
Maria Pauline Dale, age 62, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on October 12, 2024, at Cumberland House. Ms. Dale was born on May 2, 1962, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, daughter of the late Billy Juan Sharp and Minta Alice (Jones) Sharp. Maria served families in the child and welfare industry. She was a tireless advocate for children and families. She...
Gary Robert Dankwardt
Oct 10, 2024
Gary Robert Dankwardt, age 73, of Crossville, TN, passed away at his home on October 10, 2024. Mr. Dankwardt was born on April 12, 1951, in Hinsdale, IL, son of the late Robert E. Dankwardt, Sr. and Jean (Cunningham) Heimer. Gary served our country in the US Navy and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was also a Sheet Metal Fabricator....
Linda Janell Leach
Oct 8, 2024
Linda Janell Leach, age 74, of Crab Orchard, TN, passed away at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center on October 8, 2024. Mrs. Leach was born on April 25, 1950, in Rockwood, TN, daughter of the late Arzo Potter and Thelma (Hamby) Potter. Linda was a CNA at a Nursing Home. She is survived by her husband, Richard Leach; sons, Joshua...
Cynthia (Cyndy) Ann Gardner
Oct 6, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we bring you the news that Cynthia (Cyndy) Burnette Gardner passed away on October 6, 2024. She died peacefully at home as she wished at the age of 73 years in the company of her husband Bruce and son Ben. Cyndy was born on March 17, 1951, in Knoxville, Tennessee to Ross Blackburn (R.B.)...
Michael Leon Bayless, Sr.
Oct 2, 2024
Michael Leon Bayless, Sr., 66, of Crossville, TN, passed away on October 2, 2024, while at home. He was born on December 10, 1957, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Mike is the son of the late Richard and Adele (Illers) Bayless. Mike served our country in the United States Marines Corp. He made a career as a truck driver. Mike enjoyed...
Marilyn Sue Cash
Oct 2, 2024
Marilyn Sue Cash, age 72, of Simpsonville, SC, passed away on October 2, 2024, at NHC HealthCare in Laurens, SC. Marilyn was born on November 24, 1951, in Mullens, WV, daughter of Gilbert Cash and Sally (Rhodes) Cash. Marilyn's mother was always by her side and cared for her for 72 years. She was disabled and has always held a...
George Earl Folk
Sep 30, 2024
On the morning of September 30, 2024, George Earl Folk of Fairfield Glade, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home. George was 88 years old. George was born on March 18, 1936, in Somerset Township, Pennsylvania, son of the late Harold John Folk and Hattie (Steinly) Folk. He grew up in a large family which included seven brothers and five sisters...
Comella Mae Phillips
Sep 30, 2024
Comella Mae Phillips, age 92, of Crossville, TN, passed away on September 30, 2024, at Life Care Center of Crossville. Mrs. Phillips was born on August 4, 1932, in Fentress County, TN, daughter of the late Carson Turner and Ora Clementine (Smith) Turner. Comella was a caregiver and a member of the Church of Christ. She is survived by her...
Stephen O'Neal Walker
Sep 30, 2024
No funeral services are scheduled at this time for Stephen O’Neal Walker, age 67, of Crossville, Tennessee, who passed away on September 30, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Survivors: Wife - Kathryn Walker; Daughter - Robyn Ballard; Step Daughter - Kimberly Looney; Step Sons - Terry Hensley, Nathaniel Looney, Kenneth Franks and Dean Franks; 23 Grandchildren; Sisters - Bonnie...
James Russell Grebe, Jr.
Sep 28, 2024
No funeral services are scheduled at this time for James Russell Grebe, Jr., age 54, of Crossville, Tennessee, who passed away on September 28, 2024, at Cumberland Medical Center. Survivors: Wife - Vivian Grebe; Daughters - Cheyanne Miller and Mayci Grebe; Sisters - Carol Grebe and Sherry Grebe; Brother - Shannon Grebe; and Parents-in-law - Donald and Wanda Swallows Arrangements...
Cheryl Lynn Mccoy-Hawn
Sep 27, 2024
Cheryl Lynn McCoy-Hawn, age 66, of Crossville, TN, passed away in Cookeville Regional Medical Center on September 27, 2024.
Mrs. McCoy-Hawn was born on June 6, 1958, in New Castle, Indiana. daughter of Charles Anderson McCoy, Jr. and Ruth (Neal) McCoy.
Cheryl was a schoolteacher.
She is survived by her husband, Ray Hawn;...
Willise Mae Padgett
Sep 23, 2024
Willise Mae Padgett, age 81, of Crossville, TN, passed away on September 23, 2024, at her home. Mrs. Padgett was born on November 26, 1942, in Cumberland County, TN, daughter of the late Walter Baldwin and Laura (Bowden) Baldwin. Willise was a seamstress. She is survived by her husband, Oleth Padgett Sr.; sons, Gary Green (Julia) and Greg Green; daughter,...
Steven Michael Selk
Sep 19, 2024
Steven Michael Selk, age 76, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on September 19, 2024, at Cumberland House. Mr. Selk was born on January 29, 1948, in Rockford, Illinois, son of Billy Selk and Shirley (Cash) Selk. Steven served in the United States Army and then worked as a Real Estate Agent. He is survived by his wife, Marie (Papillo) Selk;...
"Buddy" Delmer Hershel Cotter
Sep 17, 2024
"Buddy" Delmer Hershel Cotter, age 70, of Pleasant Hill, TN, passed away at Uplands Village on September 17, 2024. Mr. Cotter was born on April 21, 1954, in Crossville, TN, son of the late Lena Marie (Jay) Maynard. Buddy was a residential Electrician. He is survived by his children, Darrell (Laurie) Cotter and April (JT) Thurman; grandchildren, Alex (Trista) Cotter,...
Gwynne Carolyn Bohannon-Christopher
Sep 17, 2024
Gwynne Carolyn Bohannon-Christopher, age 84, of Mt. Juliet, TN, passed away on September 17, 2024, at Vanderbilt Wilson County Adult Hospital. Mrs. Bohannon-Christopher was born on December 20, 1939, in Mayland, TN, daughter of the late Ernest Phillips and Marietta Phillips. Gwynne was a Radiology Supervisor at Cumberland Medical Center for 42 years and a devout Christian. She is survived...
Kathleen Thomas
Sep 16, 2024
Kathleen Mary Thomas, age 76, of Crossville, TN, passed away at her home on September 16, 2024. Mrs. Thomas was born on May 14, 1948, in Chicago, IL, daughter of the late George Hoch and Elna Fae Hoch. Kathleen was an RN and Nursing Instructor at Tennessee College of Applied Technology. She was an LPN graduate of Joliet Junior College...
Rhonda Ann Miller
Sep 15, 2024
Rhonda Ann Miller, age 65, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on September 15, 2024, at Ridgewood Terrace Health-Rehab. Ms. Miller was born on October 7, 1958, in Crossville, Tennessee, daughter of Donald Ray Miller and Yvonne Lucille Miller. She is survived by father, Don Miller; brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Debbie Miller; nephews, Derek Miller, Matt Miller (Katie), and Curtis...
William "Bill" Edward Hawes
Sep 15, 2024
William "Bill" Edward Hawes, age 77, of Crossville, TN, passed from this life on September 15, 2024, at Parkwest Medical Center, Knoxville, TN. He was born on April 23, 1947, in Barton City, Michigan, son of the late Clarence Adam Hawes and Hilda Fern (Durr) Hawes. Bill aka “Bear” loved and cherished his family and friends; he was always willing...
Helen Gean Summitt
Sep 14, 2024
Helen Gean Summitt passed from this life in her home on September 14, 2024 surrounded by her adoring family after her courageous battle with cancer. Helen was born on February 14, 1948, in Russell Springs, KY to Fred and Alpha Conatser. She spent several years of her childhood in KY before moving to Indianapolis, IN where she would meet her...
