Obituaries

Jul 30, 2023

Norma Jean Donohue, age 94 of Fairfield Glade, TN, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 30, 2023, at Hospice of Cumberland County. Norma was born in Pontiac, Michigan on December 22, 1928, to the late Francis and Arlene Lanning. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Gilbert Schoonover and her sister Lorraine Jakobowski....

Jul 26, 2023

Bruce Edward Floyd, age 73, of Crossville, TN, passed away at his home on July 26, 2023. Mr. Floyd was born on December 8, 1949, in Pittsburgh, PA, son of the late Samuel Bruce Floyd Jr. and Rose Virginia (Steinkirchner) Floyd. Bruce served in the United States Navy and later worked as a network and communications Vice President. His family...

Jul 24, 2023

Larue (Jackie) Helen Shorter Mathena, age 95 of Crossville, TN entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 24, 2023, at a local hospital. She was born July 22, 1928, in Princeton, W. Va. to parent’s Orion Owen Shorter and Elsie Price Shorter, both preceded her in death. Larue is survived by her daughter, Deitra Hinkle, husband Terry Hinkle; Son, Ricky...

Jul 24, 2023

Jennifer Marie Dalton age 49 of Crossville, TN, passed away at home on July 24th, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Steve; son, Hunter; and daughters, Haley and Hadlee. She is also survived by her father, Hugh Chester; brother, Ben; and sister, Amy; along with several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded...

Jul 24, 2023

Mitch Brown was born to W.C. and Docia Hale Brown in Crossville on September 23, 1928, the youngest of seven children. He graduated from Cumberland County High School in 1947 and joined the Navy in 1948, serving during the Korean conflict. He returned and was employed by the Post Office. He married the former Claris Whittenburg in 1955. He retired...

Jul 23, 2023

Thomas Edison Baker, age 88, of Crossville, TN, passed away at his home on July 23, 2023. Mr. Baker was born on November 12, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan, son of the late Thomas Orville Baker and Mary Elizabeth (Wildrige) Baker. Tom served others in many ways throughout his life. He served in the United States Army, worked as a registered...

Jul 21, 2023

James M. Oakes, age 82, of Crossville, TN, passed away on July 21, 2023 at Cumberland Medical Center. Mr. Oakes was born on March 18, 1941, in Crossville, TN, son of the late Clifford Oakes and Willie (Lee) Oakes. James worked as a Laborer in a rock quarry. He is survived by his wife, Mary Etta (Bradshaw) Oakes; children, Anthony...

Jul 17, 2023

Aileen Rose Holloway Sherrill, 97, passed away July 17, 2023.

Mrs. Sherrill was born May 18, 1926, to Sam and Ida Holloway of Crab Orchard. She was married to Franklin Armonell Sherrill, who preceded her in death in 1977.

She graduated from Crossville high school in 1944 as the salutatorian. She went to nursing school...

Jul 16, 2023

Jerry William Welch, age 79, of Hendersonville, TN, passed away at his home on July 16, 2023. Mr. Welch was born on November 26, 1943, in Crossville, TN, son of the late Grady Curtis Welch and Lois Duvall Muesing. Jerry was a Civil Engineer for the state of Tennessee. He attended Pine Eden Baptist Church. He is survived by his...

Jul 16, 2023

Juanita P. Montgomery, age 93, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away at her home on July 16, 2023.

Mrs. Montgomery was born on October 3, 1929, in Static, Kentucky, daughter of the late Phillip Harrison Pryor and Arza Mae (Manis) Pryor.

Juanita was a local business owner and of the Pentecostal faith.  She is dearly loved...

Jul 10, 2023

Graveside Services for Gerald A. Campbell, age 73, who passed away on July 10, 2023, will be held at Browntown Cemetery on Friday, July 14, 2023, at 1:00 PM. Survivors: Wife- Donna Cordell Campbell; Daughter- Tonya Rimes; Grandchildren- Courtney Emery (Jordan) and Justin Rimes (Nicole); Great Grandchild- Jack Rimes; Sister- Treva Parks; and Brother- William “Shorty” Campbell (Barbara).

Jul 10, 2023

William (Bill) Elzer, Sr., age 90, of Fairfield Glade, TN, unexpectedly passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on July 10, 2023. Bill was born on March 13, 1933, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, son of the late Joseph Elzer and Christine (Markham) Elzer. After his honorable discharge from the US Army, Bill returned home to his wife and baby daughter. He attended...

Jul 2, 2023

No services are scheduled for Ilona Irene Wood, age 69, of Crossville, TN, who passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. Mrs. Wood was born on March 16, 1954, in Watkins Glen, NY and worked in the banking industry. She is survived by her partner, Dave Harris and son, Vernon McCauley.

Jul 2, 2023

No services are scheduled at this time for Logan Matthew Thornton, age 26, of Crossville, Tennessee, who passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023. Mr. Thornton was born on June 3, 1997, in Knoxville, Tennessee, son of Alex Thornton and Heather (Lail) Thornton. Logan worked in the automobile industry. He is survived by his son, Braxton Thornton; parents, Alex and...

Jul 2, 2023

Shirley Crystal Streu, 90, of Fairfield Glade, TN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 2, 2023, surrounded by family. Shirley entered the world on August 12, 1932, in Two Rivers, WI, the only child of August and Gladys Bredael. She attended school in Two Rivers and was a member of the Two Rivers Washington High School graduating class of 1950....

Jun 30, 2023

Cynthia “Cindy” A. Richards, age 56, of Crossville, TN, passed away on June 30, 2023, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. Ms. Richards was born on April 13, 1967, in Livingston, TN, daughter of Jerry Richards and Frances (Sherfield) Richards. Cindy worked as a Seamstress and was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her son, James Ray Davenport,...

Jun 27, 2023

A Memorial Service for Samuel Joseph Mantooth, age 40, of Crossville, TN, who passed away on June 27, 2023 at Cumberland Medical Center, will be held on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at 1:00 PM at the Lake Tansi Community Church. Samuel was born on December 23, 1982 in Brooksville, FL and worked as a Pharmacy Technician. He is survived by...

Jun 27, 2023

Gregory Keith Selby, age 60, of Crossville, TN, passed away on June 27, 2023 at Cumberland House. Mr. Selby was born on July 29, 1962, in Crossville, TN, son of T. J. Selby and Shirley (Meadows) McReynolds. Greg worked in customer service at a tire and auto parts store. He is survived by his son, Christopher Selby; daughter, Cassidy Selby;...

Jun 25, 2023

Patricia Ann Campbell Ball was born on October 18, 1958, and passed into heaven on June 25, 2023, from a massive stroke. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wes and Ruth Campbell; children, Joshua Ball and Amy Hicks Cowan; and brother, Gary Campbell. She is survived by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Bill Koch and Debbie and...

Jun 23, 2023

Mary Jane (Janie) Kirkland, age 82, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Signature Healthcare of Putnam County on June 23, 2023.

Ms. Kirkland was born on October 23, 1940, in Crossville, Tennessee, daughter of the late Ernest Burden and Ida (Tollett) Burden.

Janie loved spending time with her family and friends, gardening and fishing in...