Robbie Edwina Elmore
May 30, 2026
Robbie Edwina Elmore, 83, of Crossville, Tennessee passed away on May 30, 2026. Edwina was born October 28, 1942 in Celina, Tennessee to Paul and Magdalene Scott Colson.
Edwina leaves behind a legacy of love, service, and grace. She was a woman who gave freely of herself and asked for nothing in return. Her family and all who knew her are...
Kathleen Harville
May 30, 2026
Kathleen Harville, age 79, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on May 30, 2026, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Harville was born on May 29, 1947, in Cumberland County, Tennessee, daughter of the late Otis Sisco and Mary Ethel (Todd) Sisco.
Kathleen was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her daughters, Renee Walker (Kenneth) and Leisa Sweitzer;...
Donna Kay Gocella
May 25, 2026
Donna K. Gocella, age 87, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on May 25th, 2026. Born on December 21, 1938, in Bradford, Pennsylvania, to Ruth Alberta and Lloyd J. Brown. Donna lived a life defined by deep faith, unwavering love for her family and a generous spirit that touched everyone around her.
On October 24, 1959, Donna married the love of...
Brenda Eloise Hinds
May 24, 2026
Brenda Eloise Hinds, age 88, of Crossville, TN, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at her home surrounded by family.
Brenda was born on December 4th, 1937, in Asheville, NC, daughter of the late Paul Chambers and Ruby Hoover Chambers.
She is survived by her children: Russell Hinds (Beverly), Todd Hinds (Michelle), Brenda Parsons, Vicki Monday (Terry); 4 grandchildren; 9 great...
Edwin Barton Dunn
May 23, 2026
Edwin Barton “Eddie” Dunn was born in Savannah, Georgia to Roy Calvin and Wilma LaNelle Griffin Dunn. Known to family and friends as “Eddie,” he attended Savannah High School and later earned his GED after enlisting in the United States Army.
Eddie proudly served from 1974 to 1977 as a Specialist E-4 with the 24th Infantry Division. During his military service...
Juanita "Nita" Hawes
May 23, 2026
Juanita "Nita" Hawes, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and vibrant community member, passed away on May 23, 2026, at the age of 84. She was a proud elder of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Tribe.
Born on July 27, 1941, Nita built a life defined by love, connection, and an unwavering zest for life. On February 14, 1975,...
Sandra Kapustik
May 20, 2026
Sandra Kapustik of Fairfield Glade, TN, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. She was born November 8, 1947, in Freeport, PA, and later moved to Maryland.
She held several managerial positions in the floral industry. She promoted events around custom floral designs and bridal consultations.
Upon moving to Fairfield Glade, she worked as a manager at Pugh's Florist in...
Sherry Hedgecoth
May 20, 2026
Sherry Hedgecoth, age 68, of Crossville, TN, passed away on May 20, 2026, at University of Tennessee Medical Center.
Ms. Hedgecoth was born on June 3, 1957, in Crossville, TN, daughter of the late Roy Hedgecoth and Willene (Rose) Hedgecoth.
Sherry worked in HR at Flowers Bakery until her retirement. She loved working in her garden and the beauty of the outdoors....
Timothy Joseph Beaton
May 19, 2026
Timothy Joseph Beaton, 77, passed away suddenly at his home in Crossville, TN on May 19, 2026.
Tim was born on February 17, 1949, at St. Ansgar’s Hospital in Moorhead, MN, to Janet and Francis Beaton. He was baptized at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and was confirmed at Nativity Catholic Church, both of Fargo, ND.
Tim was a storyteller. He...
Sidney William Miller
May 18, 2026
Sidney William Miller, age 83, of Crossville, TN. Passed away on May 18, 2026, at TriStar Centennial Medical Center.
Born August 19, 1942, Sid Miller lived life with energy, humor, and a voice that could never be ignored. A proud MSU graduate and lifelong Spartan fan, before finishing college he served in the U.S. Army, spending much of his service stationed...
Freddie Ray Whittenburg
May 17, 2026
Freddie Ray Whittenburg, age 73, of Crossville, TN, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at UT Medical Center in Jamestown.
Freddie was born on August 28th, 1952, in Crossville, TN, son of the late Arnold James Whittenburg and Mary Lou Whittenburg.
He was an active member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. He loved the Lord, cherished his family and grandchildren, and enjoyed...
Larry G. Walker
May 16, 2026
Larry G. Walker, age 84, of Crossville, TN, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Cumberland Medical Center.
Mr. Walker was born on Friday, October 24, 1941, in Cabin Creek, WV, son of the late Ted Carney Walker and Cleo Digman (Hudson) Walker.
He was a coal miner and most recently owned Big Larry's Computer Repair.
He is survived by his children,...
Carol Sue Henson
May 12, 2026
Carol Sue Henson, age 84, of Midway Park, North Carolina, passed away at her home on May 12, 2026.
Mrs. Henson was born on November 13, 1941, in Osaka, Virginia, daughter of the late Owen Edmond York and Rissie Gladiola (Waller) York.
Carol was a homemaker.
She is survived by her son, Robert E. Henson (Sharon), Timothy L. Henson (Roberta), Jerry L. Henson,...
Stanley Jay Watson
May 11, 2026
Stanley Jay Watson, age 74, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on May 11, 2026, at Cumberland Medical Center.
Mr. Watson was born on April 26, 1952, in Crossville, Tennessee, son of the late Cornell Watson and Dorothy (Roysden) Watson.
Stanley worked as a truck driver.
He is survived by his children, Stanley Jason Watson and Sherry Watson Singh; sisters, Delta Ilene Cottrell (Paul),...
Lawson Ford
May 11, 2026
Lawson Ford, age 74, of Crossville, TN, passed away at his home on May 11, 2026.
Mr. Ford was born on October 4, 1951, in Grassy Cove, TN, son of the late Carl Ford and Anna (Hayes) Ford.
Lawson was the grounds keeper at the community complex.
In addition to his parents, Lawson is preceded in death by his brothers, Carl Ford, Jr.,...
Kevin Bruce Prevatte
May 9, 2026
Kevin Bruce Prevatte, age 61, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on May 9, 2026.
Mr. Prevatte was born on October 23, 1964, in Waikiki, Hawaii, son of Charles Prevatte and Sandra (Showers) Threet.
Kevin was pursuing his passions and enjoying retirement.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Lynn Prevatte; children, Ryan Prevatte, Desmond Bracero (Jennifer), Amanda Prevatte, Brittney...
Mikayla Morgan Ashburn
May 3, 2026
Mikayla Morgan Ashburn, age 30, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cookeville Regional Medical Center on May 3, 2026.
Mrs. Ashburn was born on October 31, 1995, in Crossville, TN, daughter of Quinn Barnwell and Suzanne (Wacker) Barnwell.
Mikayla was a line lead at Ficosa in Cookeville, TN.
She is survived by her husband, Ryan Ashburn; father, Quinn Barnwell; and paternal grandfather, Eddie...
Suzann R. Shulz
May 2, 2026
Suzann R. Shulz, age 81, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on May 2, 2026.
Mrs. Shulz was born on July 27, 1944, in Oklahoma, daughter of John Heston and Arlene (Hill) Heston.
Suzann was a dispatcher for a vehicle service company.
She is survived by her husband, Michael Shulz; son, John Parr (Heather); daughter, Kerry Adams; grandson, Bryan Adams;...
Ruby "Joyce" Creason
Apr 28, 2026
Ruby “Joyce” Creason, 90, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2026.
Joyce was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was centered on faith, family, and hard work.
Born on July 16, 1935, in Banner Springs, Tennessee, Joyce was the fourth of five daughters born to Elmer Young and Alta (née Spurling) Young.
She will be...
Sandra Gayle Tapani
Apr 27, 2026
Sandra Gayle Tapani, 86, of Crossville, Tennessee, died peacefully on Monday April 27, 2026, at Signature Heath Care of Rockwood, Tennessee.
Sandy was born on October 28, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late Joseph A. Hughes and Helen (Huotari) Hughes.
She graduated from Jeffers High School, Painesdale, Michigan in 1957 and then attended Soumi College for one year.
On August 19th...
