Judith Kay Cole
Sep 25, 2026
Judith Kay Cole, aged 77, of Crossville, TN, passed away on September 25, 2026 due to continued failing health. She fought a long hard battle to the very end.
Judi was born on October 11, 1948 to Harry and Catherine (Erickson) Pickard in Kalamazoo, Michigan and raised in Grand Rapids with her younger sister and two brothers.
She attended Immaculate Heart of...
Mabel Alice Blaylock
Sep 25, 2026
Mabel Alice Henry Blaylock, age 91, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on September 25, 2026. She was of Presbyterian faith.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Burt and Amanda Swafford Henry, husband, Oliver Blaylock, son, Larry Blaylock; brothers, Leo, Lefel, and Hollis Henry: sisters, Louise Tollett and Violet Scarbourgh.
Mabel is survived by her sons, Garry...
James Richard Buxton
Sep 23, 2026
James Richard Buxton, 90, of Fairfield Glade, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Cumberland Medical Center.
Mr. Buxton was born October 2, 1935, in Anderson, Indiana, son of the late Stanley Gerald Buxton and Mayme (Stephens) Buxton.
Jim was an active member of Fairfield Glade Community Church, and enjoyed volunteering, working on cars, sailing, and woodworking.
Jim is survived by...
Tammy Amanda Ritcey
Sep 23, 2026
Tammy Amanda Ritcey, age 54, of Crossville, TN, passed away on September 23, 2026, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.
Ms. Ritcey was born on March 29, 1972, in Leominster, MA, daughter of Allen Ritcey and Karen (Hodakoski) Moore.
Tammy was a salesclerk at a retail store. Tammy Ritcey was one of the most selfless people you would ever meet. A genuine...
Linda Lucille Elliott
Sep 22, 2026
Linda Lucille Elliott, 73, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on September 22, 2026, surrounded by those who loved her.
Born on December 23, 1952, in Crossville, Linda was the daughter of Dallas S. Taylor and Lucille K. (Kerley) Taylor. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Tennessee Tech University and went on to serve Cumberland County Schools with dedication...
Marilyn Dell Brady
Sep 19, 2026
Dr. Marilyn Dell Brady, age 87, of the Uplands Village community in Pleasant Hill, TN, passed away at home on September 19, 2026. She was born June 30, 1939, to Walter and Mary (Chapman) Dell in McAlester, OK. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Don Dowdey; her daughters, Melissa Shackelford (Colin Shackelford), of Alpine, TX, and Dr....
Charles William Hild
Sep 16, 2026
Charles William Hild, age 89, of Crossville, TN, passed away on September 16, 2026, at his home. He was surrounded by his family and comforted by the promise of Jesus that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Mr. Hild was born on November 15, 1936, in Harriman, TN, son of Charles Henry Hild and...
Curtis Lee Richardson
Sep 16, 2026
Curtis Lee Richardson, age 79, of Crossville, TN, passed away at his home on September 16, 2026.
Curt was born on October 7, 1946, in Providence, RI, son of the late John Richardson and Eleanore (Tucker) Richardson.
He is survived by his wife, Paulette Richardson; sons, Kevin Richardson (Sarah) and Paul Richardson (Melissa); and grandchildren, Braden, Brice, Hannah, Brynn, Noah and Cody;...
Allison McKenzie Amonette
Sep 12, 2026
Allison Mckenzie Amonette "Alli Mack", age 21, of Crossville, TN, passed away on September 12, 2026.
Allison was born on March 17, 2005, in Crossville, TN, daughter of Scott and Tammy (Ricketts) Amonette.
She was a nursing student at Vol State, Registered Dental Assistant and a Server at Crawdaddy's West Side Grill in Cookeville, TN.
Allison always wanted to help others, so nursing...
Ronald James Bittner Jr
Sep 12, 2026
Ronald James Bittner Jr, 34, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on September 12, 2026.
Born on January 14, 1992, in Crossville, Ronald was the son of Ronald Bittner Sr. and Tina (Mantooth) Bittner.
Ronald had a natural curiosity for how things worked and loved tinkering with vehicles. When he wasn’t under a hood, he enjoyed online gaming, hiking, and spending time outdoors....
Barbara Ann Heller Orban
Sep 10, 2026
Barbara Orban left to be with her husband September 10, 2026.
She was born in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania on February 13, 1949, to Lloyd and Rose Heller Sr. She grew up in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and graduated high school in 1967 and then pursued a nursing degree from Reading Nursing School. She then married John Orban Jr in 1970 after he came home...
Sheila F. Holyfield
Sep 9, 2026
Sheila F. Holyfield, of Crossville, TN, has been called home by her Lord God. She passed quietly and peacefully on the morning of September 9, 2026. Sheila spent her last days surrounded by family and loved ones.
Sheila was born on December 24, 1944, in Houma, LA to Myles and Stella Floyd. She was the eldest of three children. She is...
Kenna Earl Layfield
Sep 9, 2026
Kenna Layfield, of Fairfield Glade, Tennessee, and a former resident of St. Paris, Ohio for 36 years, went to his eternal home on September 9th, 2026.
He was born in Clarksburg on August 10, 1934, a son of the late Cleo Layfield and Helen Elizabeth Kyle Layfield Copenhaver, and the stepson of the late Jim Copenhaver.
He was preceded in death by...
Rickey Deen Willis
Sep 8, 2026
Rickey “Rick, Papa, Papa Rick” Deen Willis, age 75 of Crossville, Tennessee passed away on September 8, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Rickey Willis was born in Waco, Texas on May 25, 1951. He served a period of time in the Marines.
Rickey “Rick” Willis is survived by his brothers and sisters Emmit, Dan, Peggy, Sam, Jeri, and Philip. His...
Gerald Blufford Williams
Sep 8, 2026
Gerald Blufford Williams, age 85, of Crossville, TN, passed away on September 8, 2026, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Williams was born on September 23, 1940, in Livingston, Tennessee, son of the late Joe Clifford Williams and Ruby Lucille (Carmack) Williams.
Gerald was a Service Tech at Amerigas for 40+ years.
He was an avid deer & turkey hunter and also...
David C Sherrill
Sep 4, 2026
David C. Sherrill, age 47, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away at his home on Friday, September 4, 2026.
David was born on May 10, 1979, in Crossville, Tennessee, son of Beecher Sherrill and the late Wilma Sherrill.
David was a member of Grace Community Church and was a man of strong faith who lived each day for the Lord. He could often...
August Wendell James Hunt
Sep 3, 2026
August, our precious baby boy, was born on July 27th, 2026, just two days after his big sister, Leighton's 9th birthday. He left this world on September 3, 2026, at just 38 days old.
His name was chosen with love and family in mind. Wendell to honor his Pa and Peepa and James for his Papaw. In doing so he already...
Donnie Sherrill
Sep 3, 2026
Donnie Sherrill, age 65, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on September 3, 2026.
Mr. Sherrill was born on November 12, 1960, in Crossville, TN, son of Ray Sherrill and Ruby (Williams) Sherrill.
Donnie worked for a tree trimming company.
He is survived by his daughter, Hannah Jackson; son, Ben Jackson (Tina Hooks); mother, Ruby (Williams) Sherrill; sister, Pam Sherrill;...
James H Rogers
Sep 2, 2026
James H. Rogers, age 91, of Crossville, TN, passed away at WyndRidge Health & Rehab Center on September 2, 2026.
Mr. Rogers was born on January 22, 1935, in Gainsboro, TN, son of Dewey Rogers and Ruby (Jenkins) Rogers.
James was beverage distributor for Pepsi, Coke and Dr. Pepper, and drove a “Tom’s” truck for several years.
He is survived by children, Marsha...
Philip Lane Asberry
Sep 2, 2026
Philip Lane Asberry, age 70, of Crossville, TN, passed away at his home on September 2, 2026.
Mr. Asberry was born on December 18, 1955, in Livingston, Tennessee, son of James B. Asberry and Nina L. (Elder) Asberry.
Philip was a school principal for the TN Department of Corrections.
He is survived by his wife, Robbie Asberry; daughters, Jana Olinger (Daniel) and Jennifer...
