Obituaries

Nov 9, 2023

Walter Ray Cole, age 82 of Crossville passed away Thursday November 9, 2023. Walter was born December 23, 1940, in Camden, TN to Walter Finus and Pearl Abbott Cole. Walter served in the United State Army from 1964-1966 where he was stationed at Ft. McClellan Chemical Center. After his time in the military, Walter enjoyed a 28-year career of teaching...

Nov 8, 2023

Though Michael Travis Bond was not a professional teacher, for all whose life his touched, Michael was known throughout as an exceptionally gifted teacher, an inspiration to all who knew him to be the best that they could be.

First and foremost, Michael taught his parents Randy and Glenda Bond how to be parents: how to love...

Nov 7, 2023

No services are planned at this time for Antonia Vogala Leoffler, age 90, of Crossville, Tennessee, who passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. She is survived by her husband, Severine Leoffler; daughters, Diann Walker (Lewis), Sandra Ann Vaughan (George), and Charlotte Denise Shores; grandchildren, Michael Mitchell, John Mitchell, and Daniel Shores; 7 great grandchildren; and son-in-law,...

Nov 5, 2023

A Celebration of Life for Annette Boles, age 54, of Crossville, TN, who passed away on November 5, 2023, will be held at Crab Orchard Christian Church on Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 12:00 to 4:00 PM. Survivors: Husband - Carl Boles; Son - Cory Pruett (Kayleigh); Grandchildren - Axle, Jade, Gage and Cole on the way; Mother - Barbara...

Nov 2, 2023

Freta Raye Brooks, age 75, of Sparta, TN, passed away on November 2, 2023, at Ascension Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital. Mrs. Brooks was born on January 28, 1948, in Sparta, Tennessee, daughter of the late Fred Lawson and Lillie (Burgess) Lawson. Freta was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, James Brooks; son, Roy Thomas Chambers; sister, Betty Mathany;...

Nov 2, 2023

No services are planned at this time for Charles William Hazen Jr., age 64, of Crossville, Tennessee, who passed away at his home on Thursday, November 2, 2023. He is survived by his sisters, Sharon Opila, Angela Bowyer, and Sheila Malito (Robert), brother, Rudy Larios, loved by many nieces, nephews and friends.

Oct 31, 2023

Brenda L. Damron, age 76, of Fairfield Glade, Tennessee passed away at Good Samaritan Society on October 31, 2023. Brenda was born on September 18, 1947, in Martin, Kentucky. She is the daughter of the late Estil and Lucy Mae Rowe. Brenda grew up in both Kentucky and Michigan and graduated High School (Class of 1965) from Western High School...

Oct 31, 2023

LTC (Ret.) Richard Dwight Stansbury, age 73, of Fairfield Glade, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Rick was born on March 11, 1950, in Nuremberg, Germany, the son of Col. (Ret.) Paul Stansbury and Celia Tilson Barfield. His family retired to Asheville, NC, where Rick spent many summers of his youth working at Daniel Boone Boy Scout Camp...

Oct 30, 2023

Richard Edwin Curths, 82, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on October 30, 2023. He was born on December 20, 1940, in Grandville, Michigan. Richard was a loving husband, devoted father, and doting grandfather. Richard had a remarkable life filled with adventure and hard work. He served in the Air Force and was honorably discharged after sustaining an injury in an...

Oct 28, 2023

Robert Shawn Spivey, age 42, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on October 28, 2023. Mr. Spivey was born on April 2, 1981, in Springfield, Tennessee, son of the late Brenda Lee (Pitts) Spivey. Robert worked at Bennett Heating and Cooling and was of the Christian Faith. He is survived by his wife, Jamie, children, Shawn Spivey...

Oct 27, 2023

Funeral Services for Col. Kenneth Mose Alley, age 75, of Crab Orchard, Tennessee, who passed away on October 27, 2023, at Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, Tennessee will be held at Bilbrey Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 12:30 PM with burial to follow at Haleys Grove Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held at Brady Mountain...

Oct 26, 2023

Graveside Services for Max L. Ford, age 75, of Crossville, Tennessee, who passed away on October 26, 2023, will be held on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at 3:00 PM at Grassy Cove Cemetery.

Oct 26, 2023

Johnnie Kay Stokes, age 70, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away at Ft. Sanders Regional Hospital on Thursday, October 26, 2023. Johnnie was born on June 29, 1953, in Crossville Tennessee, daughter of Robert and Effie Stokes. She is survived by her sisters, Danita Ferguson, Joyce Mensch and Brenda Webb; brothers, Gregory Stokes and Tommy Kemmer. In addition to her parents,...

Oct 25, 2023

Funeral Services for Janith “Jan” Ann LeCroix., age 82, of Crossville, Tennessee, will be held at Bilbrey Funeral Home on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 7:00 PM. Family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM prior to the service. Burial will take place at Green Acres Memory Gardens on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at 1:00 PM. Survivors: Son...

Oct 24, 2023

Ganard Lance, age 74, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on October 24, 2023, at Cumberland Medical Center. Mr. Lance was born on November 25, 1948, in Sevierville, Tennessee, son of the late Elbert Ganard Lance and Margie Clementine (Johnson) Lance. Ganard worked as a heavy equipment operator. He is survived by his wife, Stella (Hopkins) Lance; sons, Robin Hopkins (Dawn)...

Oct 23, 2023

No services are scheduled at this time for John Baron, age 70, of Crossville, TN, who passed away on October 23, 2023.

Oct 22, 2023

Virgil "Newton" Snow, Jr., age 69, of Crossville, TN, passed away at his home on October 22, 2023. Mr. Snow was born on December 19, 1953, in Fayetteville, TN, son of the late Virgil Newton Snow, Sr. and Oma Lee (Marty) Snow. Newton worked as a Correctional Officer at BCCX and was a member of Crossville First Freewill Baptist Church....

Oct 22, 2023

Amanda Lynn Surcuilas, age 47, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on October 22, 2023. Ms. Surcuilas was born on October 15, 1976, in Beckley, WV, daughter of the late Joseph Surcuilas and Patricia (Burchfield) Surcuilas. Amanda was a factory worker. She is survived by her daughter, Kayla Whaley; son, Julius Traykovich; sisters, Jamie Huff and Angie...

Oct 22, 2023

Charles (Charlie) Frederick Sommers of Crossville, Tennessee, was born December 23, 1941, in Nashville, Tennessee. He departed peacefully from this life on October 22, 2023, at the age of 81 at Cumberland House of Cumberland County in Crossville, where he received the best of care. One of four siblings and the only brother to three sisters, Charlie attended Issac Litton...

Oct 21, 2023

George Dale Woods, age 88, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland House on October 21, 2023. Mr. Woods was born on March 28, 1935, in South Vienna, Ohio, son of the late Oscar Woods and Isabel (Turvey) Woods. George served our country in the United States Air Force and was a systems engineer for the FAA. He was a...