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Sammy Warren Thompson
Feb 10, 2023
Sammy Warren Thompson, age 70, of Jamestown, TN, passed away at his home on February 10, 2023. Mr. Thompson was born on February 27, 1952, in Crossville, Tennessee, son of the late Willie Martin Thompson and Delzie (Tinch) Thompson. Sammy served in the United States Army and later worked as a heavy equipment operator. He loved to hunt and fish,...
Brier Dillion Wightman
Feb 10, 2023
No Services are scheduled at this time for Brier Dillion Wightman, age 29, of Crossville, Tennessee, who passed away on February 10, 2023. Survivors: Mother – Amy Rebecca Wolfe; Father – Edward Tracy Wightman; Sisters – Nika Wightman, Kenzi Wolfe, and Jessica Wightman; and Brothers – Josh Wightman, Jeremiah Wightman, and Gage Wolfe.
Spike William Hedgecoth
Feb 8, 2023
Spike William Hedgecoth, age 76, of Crossville, TN, passed away on February 8, 2023, at Cumberland Medical Center.
He was born on January 27, 1947, in Crossville, TN, son of the late Garland Hedgecoth and Evelyn Frances (Selby) Hedgecoth.
Spike served our country in the United States Army and was a business owner. He was...
Beverly J. Bessette
Feb 8, 2023
Beverly Bessette, age 80, of Crossville, TN, passed away on February 8, 2023. She was born on August 10, 1942, in Central Falls, RI, daughter of George A. Bessette and Doris G. (Quintin) Bessette. Beverly was a toy inspector for Hasbro Inc. and was of the Catholic Faith. She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Hands-Jugler and husband, Bernie; granddaughter,...
Ronald T. Gill
Feb 5, 2023
Ronald T. Gill, age 74, of Crossville, TN, passed away on February 5, 2023, at Cumberland Medical Center. He was born on June 25, 1948, in New York City, NY, son of the late Edmond Gill and Thelma (Wilson) Gill. Ronald served our country in the United States Navy and was a technician in telecommunications. He was a member of...
David Preston Mace
Feb 1, 2023
Graveside services for David Preston Mace, age 67, of Crossville, TN, who passed away on February 1, 2023, will be held at Linary Cemetery on Monday, February 6, 2023, at 2:00 PM. Survivors: Brothers – John Mace, Mavrick Mace, and Jeffrey Mace; Sister – Zula Dotson; Surrogate Daughter – Lacy Houston; Grandchildren – Jayden “Bear” Eldridge, Lincoln Eldridge, Kash Houston,...
Beecher Finley Seegraves
Jan 30, 2023
Beecher Finley Seegraves of Pleasant Hill, TN, passed away on January 30, 2023, at the age of 97.
Beecher was born on March 22, 1925, to Milzie and Annie Seegraves.
After serving in the U.S. Army in World War II, he returned to Pleasant Hill and married Odell Ramsey of Sneedville, TN. They were married...
Keith Don Pontius
Jan 29, 2023
Keith Don Pontius, age 89, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on January 29, 2023, at Cumberland Medical Center.
Keith was born June 16, 1933 in Canton, Ohio, son of the late Henry Pontius and Lottie (Kinsley) Pontius. He grew up in Hartville, Ohio. Keith graduated from Lake Township High School in 1951 and Manchester College in North...
Dennis "Deroy" Davis
Jan 28, 2023
Dennis “DeRoy” Davis, age 81, of Crossville, TN, passed away at his home on January 28, 2023. Graveside Services will be held at Crossville City Cemetery on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 11:00 AM. He is survived by his son, Patrick Davis; caregivers, Katie Studer, Jeremie Reece, and Amy Reece.
Virginia Darlene Adkisson
Jan 27, 2023
A Memorial Service for Virginia Darlene Adkisson, age 54, of Crossville, TN, passed away on January 27, 2023, at Cumberland Medical Center will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Bilbrey Funeral Home at 6:00 PM. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM prior to the service. She is survived by her sons, Travis Lee...
Mabel Lena Cox
Jan 25, 2023
Funeral Services for Mabel Lena Cox, age 97, of Crossville, TN, who passed away on January 25, 2023, will be held on Monday, January 30, 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: Daughters –...
Rev. Paul Lee Tuttle
Jan 24, 2023
Funeral Services for Rev. Paul Lee Tuttle, age 51, of Crossville, TN, who passed away on January 24, 2023, will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at 3:00 PM at Bilbrey Funeral Home with burial to follow at Hyder Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM prior to the service. Survivors: Wife- Jeanette...
Pearl Imelda Mcclain
Jan 24, 2023
Pearl Imelda McClain, age 87, of Crossville, TN, passed away on January 24, 2023, at Good Samaritans Society.
She was born on January 16, 1936, in River Rouge, MI, daughter of the late Albert Roberge and Claire (Carboneau) Jalbert.
Pearl was an Accountant and was active in various church ministries for St. Francis of Assisi....
James Gregory Winslett
Jan 22, 2023
A Memorial Service for James Gregory Winslett, age 65, of Crossville, TN, who passed away on January 22, 2023, will be held at Bilbrey Funeral Home on Saturday, February 18, 2023, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Survivors: Wife – Carolyn Winslett; Daughter – Rebecca Boots (Jusstin); Son – Ben Winslett (Karissa); Grandchildren – Adam, Alex, and Vivienne Winslett, and Emily...
Bobby Osborne
Jan 22, 2023
Bobby Joe Osborne, age 73, of Crossville, TN, passed away on January 22, 2023, at Cumberland Medical Center.
He was born on August 19, 1949, in Bristol, VA, son of the late Robert Osborne and Nila (McConnell) Osborne.
Bobby retired from IBEW 270 in Oak Ridge, TN after working for them for 40 years.
...Mabel Imogene Holt
Jan 19, 2023
Mabel Imogene Holt, age 88, of Crossville, TN, passed away on January 19, 2023, at Cumberland Medical Center. She was born on September 27, 1934, in Crossville, TN, daughter of the late William Taylor Wyatt and Alice (Hale) Wyatt. Mabel was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. She is survived by daughter, Debbie Luetkemeyer; son, Thomas Barry Holt; brother,...
Willie "Jean" Gould
Jan 17, 2023
Funeral Services for Willie “Jean” Gould, age 80, of Crossville, TN, who passed away on January 17, 2023, will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 3:00 PM at Bilbrey Funeral Home with burial to follow at Green Acres Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM prior to the service. Survivors: husband,...
Betty Ruth Williams
Jan 16, 2023
Betty Williams, age 71, of Crossville passed away on January 16, 2023. She was born on August 15, 1951, in Crossville, TN. She was the youngest of Frank and Sattie Netherton’s seven children and was of the Baptist Faith. Betty graduated from CCHS and shortly afterward moved away from Crossville to join her husband as his military career took them...
Julie Robinson Long
Jan 16, 2023
Julie Robinson Long, age 44, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on January 16, 2023, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Long was born on June 11, 1978, in Elyria, Ohio, daughter of the late Dewayne Larry Robinson and Vickie Lynn (Williams) Robinson. Julie worked as Teacher and attended the Simple Life Church. She took care of her mother after her...
Hayward Gerald Lawson, Jr.
Jan 16, 2023
Hayward Gerald Lawson, Jr., age 67, of Crossville, TN, passed away on January 16, 2023. Mr. Lawson was born on January 21, 1955, in Kokomo, IN, son of the late Hayward Gerald Lawson, Sr. and Sarah "Martha” (Greenwood) Gump. Hayward worked as a Management Engineer in the U.S. Civil Service. He was also a Pastor and veteran of the United...
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