Robert Karl Jelen
Jun 22, 2023
Bob Jelen, 68, passed away June 22, 2023 at his home in Tennesee. Bob was born March 5, 1955 in Salem Ohio, son of the late Robert F. Jelen and Joan (Chulak) Jelen.
Bob was a 1973 graduate of Salem High School. He received a Bachelor of Engineering from General Motors Institute in Flint Michigan. He had...
Nancy Ellen Chewning
Jun 21, 2023
Nancy Ellen Moore Chewning, age 74, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland House on June 21, 2023.
Mrs. Chewning was born on August 30, 1948, in Huntington, West Virginia, daughter of the late Fred Moore and Martha (Hundley) Moore.
Nancy was a librarian and teacher. She attended Crossville First United Methodist Church. In her...
Carol Joyce Griffin
Jun 18, 2023
Carol Joyce Griffin, age 81, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away at her home on June 18, 2023.
Mrs. Griffin was born on March 12, 1942, in Zion, Illinois, daughter of the late Orville Hawkins and Blanche Marie (English) Hawkins.
Carol worked as a housekeeper and was of the Methodist Faith.
She is survived...
Donnie Odell Findley
Jun 17, 2023
Burial for Donnie Odell Findley, age 84, of Crossville, TN, who passed away on June 17, 2023, will be held at Crossville City Cemetery on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 1:00 PM. Survivors: Daughter- Amey Milke; and Grandson- Liam Milke.
Adam George Essenburg
Jun 16, 2023
Adam George Essenburg, age 40, of Fairfield Glade, TN, passed away on June 16, 2023, at Cumberland Medical Center. Mr. Essenburg was born on September 13, 1982, in Buffalo, NY, son of George E. Essenburg and the late Cindy Essenburg. He was raised in North Tonawanda, NY for 29 years and lived in Fairfield Glade with his father for 11...
Geneva Murphy Mccaleb
Jun 16, 2023
Geneva Murphy McCaleb, age 83, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on June 16, 2023 at Sacred Ground Hospice House. Mrs. McCaleb was born on May 6, 1940, in Scalf, Kentucky, daughter of the late Dan William Murphy and Tressie Mae Murphy Baker. Geneva worked as a Maintenance Administrator for Bell South and was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. She...
Richard Marvin Gilpin
Jun 15, 2023
No Services are scheduled at this time for Richard Marvin Gilpin, age 85, of Crossville, Tennessee, who passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023.
Cynthia Imogene Turner
Jun 4, 2023
Cynthia Imogene (Hodge) Turner, age 94, passed away on June 4, 2023 at her home in Crossville, TN. Born in Wilder, TN, Cynthia, also known as Gena, lived most of her adult life in the greater Cleveland, OH area returning to Crossville to retire. Her willingness to accept new challenges led her down many career paths. She lived with an...
Mabel Mccarty
Jun 3, 2023
Mabel McCarty, age 105, of Mooresville, North Carolina, passed away on June 3, 2023, at Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, North Carolina. Mrs. McCarty was born on March 12, 1918, in Mammoth, West Virginia, daughter of the late Charles and Lena Ash Hudnall. She moved to Baltimore when WWII started, where she married Clarence McCarty and had a daughter....
Sumie French
Jun 3, 2023
A Memorial Visitation for Sumie French, age 91, of Crossville, TN, who passed away on June 3, 2023, will be held at Bilbrey Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Mrs. French was born on July 18, 1931, in Japan, daughter of the late Usaburo Shimada and Shizu Shimada of Japan. Sumie was a...
Lorial "Gene" Hicks
May 29, 2023
Funeral Services for Lorial “Gene” Hicks, age 77, of Crossville, Tennessee, who passed away at Signature Health in Algood, Tennessee, on May 29, 2023, will be held at Bilbrey Funeral Home on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at 9:00 AM with burial to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Survivors: Brothers- Cletus William Hicks and Gary Hicks; and Sister- Rosie Kilby.
Gerald Theodore Dabbs
May 26, 2023
Gerald “Jerry” Theodore Dabbs, age 85, of Crossville, TN, peacefully passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on May 26, 2023.Mr. Dabbs was born on November 26, 1937, in Johnstown, PA, son of the late Theodore Roosevelt Dabbs, and the late Josephine Michelbacher Dabbs and Dorsey Cameron. Jerry served in the US Navy, worked at PSEG-NJ , and retired...
Elizabeth Wojak
May 24, 2023
Elizabeth Wojak, age 73, of Crossville, TN, passed away on May 24, 2023, at Cumberland Medical Center. Mrs. Wojak was born on March 8, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Robert Shobe and Mary Shobe. Elizabeth was a restaurant owner. She is survived by her husband, Brian Wojak; daughter, Suzanne Cichon (Ronald); son, Daryl Siano (Samantha); Brian’s children,...
George Franklin Bradford
May 22, 2023
George Franklin Bradford, age 76, of Crossville, TN, passed away on May 22, 2023 at his home. Mr. Bradford was born on January 7, 1947, in Washington, DC, son of the late Francis George Bradford and Rose Lee (Wood) Bradford. George worked as a Plumber/Pipe Fitter and was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Bradford:...
John Phillip Braun
May 21, 2023
John Phillip Braun, age 71, of Crossville, TN, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, in his home.
He was born on October 14th, 1951, in New Haven, Connecticut, son of the late Carl L. Braun and Evelyn Bergeron Braun.
He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Virginia Kaye Braun; son, Scot Michael...
Thomas John Friedlund
May 18, 2023
Thomas John Friedlund, 68, of Fairfield Glade, TN, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2023 at Cumberland Medical Center. He was born on October 14, 1954, in Moline, IL to Paul Friedlund and Kathryn (Schiess) Nelson. A lifelong student of history, he earned his Bachelors in history at Carthage College and his Masters at Murray State University. He had a...
Betty Miller Benedict
May 13, 2023
Betty Miller Benedict, 95, passed away on May 13, 2023 at The Groves Assisted Living in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She was a nurse in the newborn nursery at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, retiring after 35 years. She is predeceased by her parents, Maggie and Bryce Miller; her husbands, Adin G. Benedict, father of her children and Les Montandon;...
Jill Noud
May 10, 2023
Jill Grable Noud, age 80, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on May 10, 2023, at Cumberland Medical Center. She was born on April 3, 1943, in Battle Creek, Michigan, daughter of the late Joe and Wave Grable. Being from a military family Jill lived in Texas, Michigan, Alaska, Alabama, England, Mississippi, and New Jersey. She graduated from high school in...
Edward Anthony Wright
May 9, 2023
Edward Anthony Wright, age 73, of Monterey, TN, passed away on May 9, 2023, at Cumberland Medical Center. Mr. Wright was born on March 29, 1950, in Roosevelt, NY, son of the late Edward Wright and Dorothy (Petroske) Wright. Edward was a route salesman in the food district and a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. He is survived by...
Nancy Lee Curcio
May 8, 2023
Nancy Lee Curcio, age 77, of Crab Orchard, TN, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 at Cumberland House in Crossville. Mrs. Curcio was born on July 10, 1945, in Clearfield, PA, daughter of the late Courtland Stott and Wava (Albright) Stott. Nancy worked as a factory worker for General Motors. She is survived by her children, Courtland Hess, Charles...
