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Recent Obituaries in Crossville, TN

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Crossville, TN area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Marjorie Ernestine Joerger

Marjorie Ernestine Joerger

Jan 4, 2024

Marjorie Ernestine Joerger, age 96, of Monterey, TN, passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on January 4, 2024. Mrs. Joerger was born on September 15, 1927, in Montgomery, Alabama, daughter of the late Ernest Williford and Agnes (Dowd) Williford. Marjorie’s captivating smile was a hallmark of her life. As a very young child she had the opportunity to recite poetry...

Jerald "Jerry" Edward Carson

Jerald "Jerry" Edward Carson

Jan 3, 2024

Jerald "Jerry" Edward Carson, age 82, of Crossville, TN, passed away on January 3, 2024, at Wyndridge Health & Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Carson was born on October 13, 1941, in Kokomo, IN, son of John Carson and Garnett. Jerry was a machine operator at GMAC and was of the Baptist Faith. He is survived by his daughter, Melissa Hinch and...

Ruby Hedgecoth Hernandez

Ruby Hedgecoth Hernandez

Jan 2, 2024

Visitation for Ruby Hedgecoth Hernandez, age 73, of Crossville, Tennessee will be held at Bilbrey Funeral Home on Saturday, January 6, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Survivors: Nephews- Christopher Hedgecoth, William Hedgecoth, Dustin Hedgecoth, and Barry Hedgecoth; and Niece- April Hale; and a host of Great Nieces and Nephews.

Noah "Roger" Wyatt

Noah "Roger" Wyatt

Jan 2, 2024

Noah Roger Wyatt, 69, of Crossville, passed away January 2nd, 2024 at home. He was born November 28th, 1954 in Crossville, TN the son of Baxter and Mabel Manning Wyatt. He was the owner of Roger Wyatt Painting for over 40 years. He loved working in his shop, spending time with his dogs Maggie, Ruby and Millie and taking care...

Brenda Joy Beaty

Brenda Joy Beaty

Dec 31, 2023

Brenda Joy (Dunaway) Beaty, age 74, of Pleasant Hill, TN, passed away at Uplands Village on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Ms. Beaty was born on Monday, April 18, 1949, in Crossville, TN, daughter of Jim Dunaway and Pearl Dove (Monk) Dunaway. Brenda was a cook and of the Baptist Faith. She loved the outdoors. Brenda loved animals and children. She...

Brandon Hunter Davis

Brandon Hunter Davis

Dec 30, 2023

Brandon Hunter Davis, age 25, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on December 30, 2023, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Mr. Davis was born on April 8, 1998, in Crossville, Tennessee, son of Donnie Davis and Samantha (Cooper) Davis. Brandon worked as a self-employed Logger. He is survived by his children, Knoxlee Grace Bolles and Aubree Ella Lachelle Davis; parents,...

Kenneth M. Trotter

Kenneth M. Trotter

Dec 29, 2023

Kenneth M. Trotter, age 81, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on December 29, 2023, at Cumberland House. Mr. Trotter was born on January 30, 1942, in Bono, Arkansas, son of the late Grover Marion Trotter and Ruby Irene (Songer) Trotter. Kenneth served in the United States Army with the 150th Transportation Company in Mannheim, Germany. He drove transport trucks with...

Carolyn Ann Pelfrey

Carolyn Ann Pelfrey

Dec 24, 2023

Funeral services for Carolyn Ann Pelfrey, age 91, of Crossville, Tennessee, who passed away on December 24, 2023, will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Bilbrey Funeral Home followed by burial at Crossville City Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM prior to the funeral service. Survivors: sons, Gerald Pelfrey (Shawn),...

George C. Spoerer

George C. Spoerer

Dec 24, 2023

Graveside Services for Mr. George Carl Spoerer, of Crossville, Tennessee, who passed away on December 24, 2023, will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at 10:30 AM at Pomona Cemetery. George was born on September 15, 1925, to Mr. and Mrs. Otto Spoerer of Corona, New York. He graduated from Montana State University in 1950 with a degree in...

Clayton E. Waldo

Clayton E. Waldo

Dec 22, 2023

Funeral Service for Clayton E. Waldo, age 40, of Crossville, TN, who passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, will be held at Bilbrey Funeral Home on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at 11:00 AM with burial to follow at Linary Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 AM prior to the service. Survivors: son, Clayton E Waldo Jr;...

Benjamin M. Clark

Benjamin M. Clark

Dec 21, 2023

Benjamin M. Clark of Crossville passed away peacefully, December 21, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital in Knoxville, TN after a short illness with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife Rosalind G. Clark; son, Kevin T. Clark (Diana); granddaughters, Kylie Snarr (Andrew) and Katie Clark; and great grandson, Tuck Snarr. There are no services scheduled at...

Joan Beverly Cox

Joan Beverly Cox

Dec 20, 2023

Joan Beverly Cox, age 85, of Crossville, TN, passed away at her home on December 20, 2023. Mrs. Cox was born on January 30, 1938, in Oxford, PA, daughter of the late Howard Jackson and Alice Jackson. Joan was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church. She loved drawing, antiquing, and traveling, especially to New England. She is survived by...

Bobby Herbert Robbins

Bobby Herbert Robbins

Dec 18, 2023

Funeral Services for Bobby Herbert Robbins, age 85, of Crossville, Tennessee, who passed away on December 18, 2023, will be held at Bilbrey Funeral Home on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM prior to the service. Burial will take place at Grassy Cove Cemetery on Friday, December 22,...

Joan Marlow

Joan Marlow

Dec 18, 2023

Graveside Services for Joan Marlow, age 91, of Crossville, Tennessee, who passed away on December 18, 2023, will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Green Acres Memory Gardens. Survivors: Son- George Marlow and wife Brenda; Daughters- Aarona Vanwinkle and husband Dan, Kathy Tollett and husband Terry, Debe Houston and husband Larry, Anne Marie Williams and...

Ida "Pearl" Robinson

Ida "Pearl" Robinson

Dec 16, 2023

Ida Pearl Robinson age 86 of Crossville, TN passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Cumberland Medical Center. Pearl was born on July 2, 1937 in Tazewell, TN to the late Claude and Pauline Massey, all of whom were natives of the Cherokee Indian tribe of Middle Tennessee. Pearl was one of ten children but lost four of her...

Patricia Joy Thomas

Patricia Joy Thomas

Dec 15, 2023

Patricia Joy Thomas, age 79, of Crossville, TN, passed away on December 15, 2023. Mrs. Thomas was born on February 5, 1944, in Fort Robinson, Nebraska, daughter of the late Warren Gramly and Virginia (Jorgenson) Gramly and brother of the late Gary Gramly. Patricia was a beloved wife and incredible mother to her four children and grandmother to five grandchildren....

Lillie Rozella Beyer

Lillie Rozella Beyer

Dec 13, 2023

Lillie Rozella Davenport Beyer was born in middle Tennessee to Albert L. and Mary Hatler Lowe Davenport on June 27, 1923. She married Thomas Phillip Beyer June 27, 1948 and they had one daughter, Rhonda Jan Beyer Safrit. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Phillip Beyer and her daughter, Rhonda Jan Beyer...

Louis Paul Major

Louis Paul Major

Dec 11, 2023

Louis Paul Major, age 92, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on December 11, 2023. Mr. Major was born on July 9, 1931, in Hamtramck, Michigan, son of the late William Major and Theresa (Havlik) Major. Louis served in the United States Navy. He also worked as head of security for Unysis. He is survived by his wife, Harriet (Becker) Major...

Darlene F. Austin

Darlene F. Austin

Dec 10, 2023

A Celebration of Life will be held for Darlene F. Austin, age 67, of Pleasant Hill, Tennessee, on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at the Pleasant Hill Community Center from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Mrs. Austin passed away at her home on December 10, 2023 Survivors: husband, Allen A. Austin; daughter, Stephanie Davis and husband Chris; grandchildren, Joseph Brannum and...

Joyce Marie Gunter

Joyce Marie Gunter

Dec 9, 2023

Joyce Marie Gunter, age 80, of Sparta, Tennessee, passed away on December 9, 2023, in Sparta. Mrs. Gunter was born on December 12, 1942, in Crossville, Tennessee, daughter of the late John Gist and Edna (Simpson) Gist. Joyce worked as a Secretary for the TN Department of Corrections and was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her husband...

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