Obituaries

Mar 28, 2023

Herman A. Pelfrey, age 70, of Crossville, TN, passed away on March 28, 2023 at Cumberland Medical Center.

He was born on January 15, 1953, in Crab Orchard, TN, son of the late Sherman Otto Pelfrey and Mildred Clara (Amonett) Pelfrey.

Herman was an automotive mechanic and of the Baptist Faith.

He is...

Mar 26, 2023

Michelle Marie Pelfrey passed over peacefully on March 26th of 2023. Although she hated large crowds, there were so many people crowded by her bedside to show their love and honor for this beautiful woman. There were tears flowing and countless words spoken. Most importantly, there were so many laughs and stories told. Stories filled with memories and pleasure....

Mar 21, 2023

Sheila Lee Wright Larsen, age 78, of Crossville, TN, graduated to her Heavenly reward on March 21, 2023, surrounded by her family at Cumberland Medical Center.

She was born on March 17, 1945, in Lafayette, Indiana, daughter of the late Charles Lee Wright and Jeannette Minnie (Melin) Wright.  She was the oldest child of 6.  The family...

Mar 19, 2023

Judith Ann Mathes, age 80, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on March 19, 2023, at Parkwest Medical Center. She was born on June 18, 1942, in Buffalo, New York, daughter of the late Earl Noody and Evelyn (Godfrey) Noody. Judith worked in guest services in a recreational facility and of the Baptist Faith. She is survived by her son, Daniel...

Mar 16, 2023

A Funeral Service for William “Pete” Pelfrey, age 81, of Crossville, Tennessee, who passed away at Cookeville Regional Medical Center on March 16, 2023, will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 3:00 PM at Bilbrey Funeral Home. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

Graveside and burial...

Mar 16, 2023

Mary Ruth Ford, age 73, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on March 16, 2023, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 27, 1950, in Cookeville, Tennessee, daughter of Riley Gibbons and Delphia Gibbons. Mary was a dishwasher at a restaurant and a member of Plateau Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughters, Jeannie England, Mary...

Mar 16, 2023

Ruth Kwant, age 94, of Cumberland, TN, entered into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Ruth was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Garrett and Fannie (Pylman) Dykstra on May 26, 1928. She married John Kwant on June 1, 1950. Ruth is survived and missed by Jill (Bob) Linman and Jack (Carol Chabowski) Kwant; five grandchildren, Christine...

Mar 13, 2023

No Services are scheduled at this time for Constance Roy Swift, age 84, of Crossville, Tennessee, who passed away at her home on March 13, 2023. Survivors: Husband- Ralph William Swift; Sons- Jeffrey Swift and David Swift; Daughter- Deborah Ruch; Stepson- Joseph Ruch; Grandchildren- Matthew Ruch, Alexa Swift, Audrey Swift, Elizabeth Swift, Joshua Swift, Romeo Gilbert, and Alexander Gilbert;...

Mar 11, 2023

Jeffrey Holt Shaw, age 58, of Crossville, TN, passed away on March 11, 2023. He was born February 6, 1965, in Nashville, TN, son of Joe and Peggy Shaw. Mr. Shaw was Market Manager at PEG Broadcasting and a member of Revolution Church. He is survived by his wife, Dawn Reed Shaw; children, Joseph Reed Shaw, Anna Holt Shaw, and...

Mar 10, 2023

A Funeral Service for Joseph Trenton “J.T.” Myers, age 87, of Pikeville, Tennessee, who passed away at his home on March 10, 2023 will be held on Monday, March 13, 2023, at 3:00 PM at Bilbrey Funeral Home followed by burial at Collier Cemetery in Bledsoe County. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2:00 PM to...

Mar 10, 2023

A Funeral Service for Earl Michael Couch, age 76, of Crossville, Tennessee, who passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on March 10, 2023 will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Bilbrey Funeral Home followed by burial at Smith Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Mar 9, 2023

A Funeral Service for John Edgar Turner, age 82, of Crossville, TN, who passed away on March 9, 2023, will be held at Bilbrey Funeral Home on Monday, March 13, 2023, at 12:00 PM. Family will receive friends from 10:00 to 12:00 prior to the service. John Edgar Turner, 82, was born on October 29, 1940. John was the son...

Mar 5, 2023

No Services are scheduled at this time for LeShawn Lynn Iles, age 48, of Crossville, Tennessee, who passed away on March 5, 2023. Survivors: Children- Travis Jacob Iles and Summer Lynn Iles.

Mar 5, 2023

Alice V. Hyder, age 96, of Crossville, TN, passed away on March 5, 2023, at Cumberland House. She was born on April 23, 1926, in Crossville, TN, daughter of the late James Henry Barnett and Mary Emma (Stevens) Barnett. Alice was a homemaker and a member of Liberty Baptist Church. She is survived by her children, Leslie Hyder (Terry), Larry...

Mar 5, 2023

Henry "Carl" Gentry, age 80, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on March 5, 2023, at Cumberland House. He was born on September 20, 1942, in Sparta, Tennessee, son of the late Henry Clay Gentry and Estelle Lorene (Brock) Gentry. Carl a school bus driver and was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Gentry;...

Mar 2, 2023

Shirley Carlyn Maynard, age 87, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on March 2, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Shirley and Oma Maynard; brothers, Kenneth Maynard and Joe Maynard; sisters, Theda Brown and Elizabeth O’Connor; and great grandsons, Liam Wood and Theodore Bohannon.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Maynard, sister...

Mar 1, 2023

No Funeral Services are scheduled for George Agosto, age 81, of Crossville, Tennessee who passed away on March 1, 2023 at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville.

Feb 28, 2023

Barbara "Jean" Monday, age 68, of Crossville, TN, passed away on February 28, 2023, at Cumberland Medical Center. She was born on June 4, 1954, in Rockwood, TN, daughter of the late Marvin Horton and Robbie (Adcox) Horton. Jean was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. She is survived by her children, Bobby Monday and Sean Roulette Monday; grandchildren,...

Feb 28, 2023

James Robert “Bob” Mitchell Jr., 93, passed away on February 28th, 2023. Bob, along with his twin sister Fern, was born in Hazel Green, KY on September 21st, 1929. His parents, J. Robert Mitchell Sr. and Fern French Mitchell, moved the family to Livingston, TN and three years later, Bob’s younger brother Richard “Ossie” Mitchell was born. His early education...

Feb 27, 2023

Funeral Services for Gordon Wayne Selby, age 80, of Crossville, TN, who passed away on February 27, 2023, will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023, at 3:00 PM at Bilbrey Funeral Home with burial to follow at Crossville City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM prior to the service. Survivors: Sister – Peggy...