Joy Lyn Chesser
Feb 25, 2026
Joy Lyn Chesser, age 64, of Crossville, TN, passed away on February 25, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital in Knoxville, TN.
Ms. Chesser was born on April 7, 1961, in Long Beach, California, daughter of Donald L. Richard and Betty J. (Jones) Richard.
Joy was in accounting at an auto body shop.
She is survived by her son, Jesse Chesser; daughter, Aimee McCoy...
Lynora Budd
Feb 24, 2026
Beloved sister Lynora ‘Lynn’ Budd, of South Hampton, New Jersey, passed away at the age of 79 on February 24, 2026. A sister is a unique blessing that will last forever in our hearts. She passed away quietly & comfortably with a smile on her face Tuesday night at Salli & Ed Lemke’s home.
Lynn was affectionately known to her family...
David John Hess
Feb 14, 2026
David John Hess, devoted husband, father, grandfather, attorney, CPA, and co-founder of Wealth Enhancement Group, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, wisdom, faith, and love. He was born March 18, 1947 and passed away on February 14, 2026.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army.
A graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School, David earned...
James Andrew Ivey, Sr.
Feb 13, 2026
James Andrew Ivey Sr., age 74, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026 in Crossville, TN.
Mr. Ivey was born on June 1, 1951, in Knoxville, Tennessee, son of the late James Adam Ivey Jr. and Marilyn (Setzer) Ivey.
James faithfully served in the United States Army for 21 years and retired as a Major in the Army. Serving...
Karen Sue McCabe
Feb 12, 2026
Karen Sue McCabe, age 78, of Monterey, TN, passed away at her home on February 12, 2026.
Mrs. McCabe was born on November 27, 1947, in Fort Worth, TX, daughter of the late Guy Devere Cantwell and Helen Marie (Slaughter) Cantwell.
She was a devoted homemaker and mother. Karen dedicated her life to her family. She homeschooled all 3 of her children...
Robert L. Smith
Feb 11, 2026
Robert L. Smith, age 85, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on February 11, 2026.
Mr. Smith was born on September 9, 1940, in Bledsoe County, TN, son of the late Willard Low Smith and Myrtle Mae (Campbell) Smith.
Robert was an auto mechanic.
He is survived by his children, Donna Knight (Joe), Susan Landowski, Jeremy Smith (Amanda) and Charity...
Vincent Anthony Fodera
Feb 10, 2026
Vincent Anthony Fodera, age 88, of Crossville Tennessee, passed away on February 10,2026 at Life Care Center of Crossville.
Vincent (“VINNY”) was born on October 12,1937 in Brooklyn New York and was the son of proud Italian immigrants, the late Joseph Fodera and Mary (Bologna) Fodera. He married his “beautiful bride” Phyllis on November 14,1959 and they were blessed to celebrate...
Jerry Eugene Cox, Sr.
Feb 9, 2026
Jerry Eugene Cox, age 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026, in his Crossville, TN home. Jerry was born on October 31, 1937, to James Wiley Cox and Zola Elizabeth Phipps Cox in Ashe County, Crumpler, NC.
When his family moved to Maryland, Jerry attended school in Rising Sun, MD, where he was a jokester and a “teacher’s pet”...
Raymond Barry Purzycki
Feb 9, 2026
Raymond B. Purzycki passed away on February 9, 2026, at Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, TN at the age of 78.
He was born on June 9, 1947, in Flint, MI. He entered the Navy in 1966 and served on the USS Bellnapp during the Vietnam War. When he returned home, he went to school and became a millwright at GM...
Rev. Betty Sue Walling
Feb 8, 2026
Betty Sue Walling, age 85, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on February 8, 2026.
Rev. Walling was born on October 31, 1940, in Crossville, TN, daughter of the late Joseph Lee Cline and Eupal Cline.
She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her sons, Phillip Jackson Craig (Deborah) and James Lee Craig (Jeanette); 7 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren,...
Joanna Henry Hunt
Feb 7, 2026
Joanna Henry Hunt, age 92, of Crossville, TN, passed away on February 7, 2026, at Uplands Village in Pleasant Hill, TN.
Mrs. Hunt was born on February 23, 1933, in Crossville, Tennessee, daughter of the late Fred Henry and Annie (Baisley) Henry.
Joanna was a homemaker and an avid gardener.
She is survived by her sons, Joseph Hunt (Elesha), Jonathan Hunt (Marci) and...
Jacqueline (Jackie) Melton Griswold
Feb 2, 2026
Jacqueline (Jackie) Melton Griswold, age 64, of Knoxville, TN, passed away at her home on February 2, 2026.
Born to Ervie Charles Melton and Sue Melton on October 21, 1961, in Crossville, TN, Jackie was the eldest of three siblings. She graduated at the top of her class from Cumberland County High School in 1979 where she was a cheerleader, yearbook...
Shirley Fay Vitatoe
Feb 2, 2026
Shirley Faye Vitatoe, age 86, passed away on February 2, 2026, at her home.
Shirley was born March 4, 1939, in Crab Orchard, Tennessee to the late Harley and Ruby (Turner) Vitatoe.
She was a member of the Crab Orchard Church of God. Attending church was one of Shirley’s favorite things. She loved to sing and clap along to the church hymns....
Mary Jane Barnes
Feb 2, 2026
Funeral Service for Mary Jane Barnes, age 79, of Crossville, TN, will be held at Bilbrey Funeral Home on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM prior to the service. Burial will take place at East Tennessee State Veteran’s Cemetery on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM (EST).
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Howard Andrew Lane II
Feb 1, 2026
Howard Andrew (Andy) Lane II, age 62, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on February 1, 2026.
Andy was born on October 6, 1963, in Murfreesboro, TN, son of the late Howard A. Lane I and Christine Q. Strong.
He is preceded in death by both of his parents, Howard Lane and Christine Lane.
He is survived by his wife,...
Aileen Rose
Jan 30, 2026
Aileen Rose, age 91, of Lynchburg, TN, passed away peacefully at her home on January 30, 2026.
Ms. Rose was born on February 18, 1934, in Crab Orchard, TN, daughter of the late Roy Lee Rose, Sr. and Edna Mae Barnes Rose.
Throughout her life, Aileen diligently rose to confront and overcome challenges others were unwilling to face or incapable of addressing....
Cherie I. Kazmierczak
Jan 28, 2026
Cherie Kazmierczak, age 70, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28th.
Cherie was born to John and Joy Nedeau (Nairn) on August 4, 1955. The second youngest of 5 children, Cherie spent most of her childhood in Florida as her father completed and retired from his military service. As an adult, life brought Cherie to South Jersey where she lived and...
Melissa D. Littzi
Jan 27, 2026
Melissa D. Littzi, age 51, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center on January 27, 2026.
Mrs. Littzi was born on July 24, 1974, in Crossville, TN, daughter of the late David Ford and Faye (Myles) Ford.
Melissa was a CNA at a nursing home.
She is survived by her sons, Matthew Littzi and David D. Littzi (Ashley); grandson,...
Sandra E Sherrill
Jan 24, 2026
Sandra E. Sherrill, age 75, of Crossville, TN, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Cumberland Medical Center.
Sandra was born on September 6, 1950, in Crossville, TN, daughter of the late Earl Dodson and Anna Marie Dodson.
She attended Cornerstone Baptist Church.
She is survived by her children, Stacy Sherrill, Jana Hinds (John), Steven Sherrill; grandchildren, Kyle Boswell (Nikki), Dillon Sherrill,...
Trudy Dale Wegman
Jan 24, 2026
Trudy Dale Wegman, age 74, of Crossville, TN, passed away on January 24, 2026, at Life Care Center of Crossville.
Mrs. Wegman was born on October 12, 1951, in Crossville, TN, daughter of the late Johnny Clayton King and Mary Jane (Atkins) King.
Trudy worked in Customer Relations at a Cable Company.
She is survived by her son, Richard Wegman; brother, Thomas King,...
