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John Philip Hoover
Nov 26, 2022
John Philip Hoover, 79, of Pleasant Hill (Uplands Village), TN, passed away on November 26, 2022, in his home of natural causes. John Hoover was born in June 1943 in Huntington, WV. He attended Huntington Public Schools and earned a bachelor’s degree from Marshall University. Upon graduation, he served in the Peace Corps in Ethiopia. When he returned, he went...
Jerome Perry Phillips
Nov 25, 2022
Jerome Perry Phillips, age 64, was born on December 29,1957 in Crossville, Tennessee to Olath Phillips and Z. Joyce (Barnwell) Phillips. He passed away on November 25, 2022 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Perry is survived by his wife, Teresa Renee (Williams) Phillips: sons, Samuel Joe Phillips of Crossville, TN and Eric Jerome Phillips (Heather) of Round Rock,...
Andy Gene Elmore
Nov 24, 2022
Andy Gene Elmore, age 80, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on November 24, 2022 at Cumberland Medical Center. Mr. Elmore was born on July 15, 1942, in Crossville, Tennessee, son of the late Albert H. Elmore and Mamie (Hawn) Elmore. Gene served in the United States Air Force and was of the Baptist faith. He worked as a Metal Press...
Dr. Stanley Lawrence Bise
Nov 24, 2022
Dr. Stanley Lawrence Bise, who cared for Cumberland County area residents’ health for almost 40 years as an Ear, Nose and Throat Physician and Head and Neck Surgeon, passed away November 24, 2022, at the age of 74. Dr. Bise was born October 9, 1948, in Anna, Illinois, to Dorothy Simmons Bise and Lawrence Justin Bise. In his youth, he...
Jean Gunter Beard
Nov 24, 2022
Jean Gunter Beard went to be with her Lord on November 24, 2022. She passed away peacefully in her home in Crossville, Tennessee, surrounded by her family. She was 102 years old. Jean was born on May 4, 1920, in Primrose Canada. She was the oldest of four children. Jean was only 6 years old when her mother died...
Christopher Michael Thornley Jr.
Nov 24, 2022
Christopher Michael Thornley Jr passed away at his home on Thursday November 24th of 2022. Christopher was an amazing son, brother, uncle and friend. He had the best personality and always made people laugh. His smile was contagious and would make anyone smile along with him! He was such a kind soul. He enjoyed fishing and being outdoors; he loved...
James Walter Harding
Nov 23, 2022
James (Jim) Walter Harding went to be with his Lord Wednesday November 23, 2022. He was born in Toledo Ohio where he grew up. He graduated from Maumee High School. He started working part time from age of 9. He retired from Libby Owens Ford after a 43-year career. He was a boy scout leader for several years. He loved...
Edward Lee Davis
Nov 23, 2022
Edward Lee Davis, age 58, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on November 23, 2022 at Cumberland Medical Center. Mr. Davis was born on December 16, 1963, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, son of the late James Edward Davis and Mary Katherine (Asberry) Davis. Lee was a gospel preacher and a missionary and was a part of the Crossville Church of Christ. He...
Charles Duane Barfield
Nov 23, 2022
Charles Duane Barfield, age 87, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. He was born March 31, 1935 in Moultrie, GA, son of the late B.L. Barfield and Gladys Taylor Barfield. He graduated from Moultrie High School and attended South Georgia College, served 6 years in the U.S. Navy, Member of Westwood Baptist Church and...
Thurman Shepherd Jr.
Nov 22, 2022
Funeral services for Thurman Shepherd Jr., age 80, of Crossville, TN, who passed away on November 22, 2022 at Cumberland Medical Center, will be held on Monday, November 28, 2022 in the Chapel at Bilbrey Funeral Home at 1:00 PM. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM prior to the service. Mr. Shepherd was born on...
Glenda Faye Foutch
Nov 22, 2022
Glenda Faye Foutch, age 84, of Crossville, TN, passed away on November 22, 2022 at Life Care Center of Crossville. Mrs. Foutch was born on August 24, 1938, in McMinnville, TN, daughter of the late Aubrey Eston Stevens and Mazel Leona (Lawson) Stevens. Glenda was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her daughters, Becky Gilley...
Shirley May Young
Nov 21, 2022
Shirley May Young, age 94, of Crossville, Tennessee passed away on November 21, 2022, in Jamestown, Tennessee. Mrs. Young was born on April 18, 1928, in Albany, New York, daughter of the late William M. Bogardus and Katherine (Kacley) Bogardus. Shirley retired from Winthrop Sterling as a Pharmaceutical Technician 33 years ago and attended the “Dorton Methodist Church”, Crossville TN....
William "Bill" Clyde Profitt
Nov 21, 2022
William “Bill” Clyde Profitt, age 90, of Fairfield Glade, TN, passed away on November 21, 2022, in Madison, Alabama. He was born on May 14, 1932, in Campton, Kentucky, to Earnest Clyde Profitt and Gypsy Ellen (Hobbs) Profitt. Bill moved from Kentucky to Dayton, Ohio, in 1942. He graduated from Kiser High School, where he met Jeannetta “Jo” Octavia Pogue....
Camilla Wyatt
Nov 19, 2022
Camilla Wyatt, age 90, of Crossville, TN, passed away on November 19, 2022, in Crossville, TN. She was born on August 22, 1932, in Davidson, Tennessee, daughter of the late James Leonard Gracy and Alice Marie (Franklin) Gracy. She is survived by her sons, Boyd Wyatt Jr (Becky) and Eddie Wyatt (Kylene); daughter, Deana Barlow (Bill); 5 grandchildren and 9...
Brenda Joyce Findley
Nov 19, 2022
Graveside Services for Brenda Joyce Findley, age 80, of Crossville, TN, who passed away on November 19, 2022, will be held on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at 3:00 PM at Crossville City Cemetery. Survivors: Son – Jeffery Thomas Rash (Fatina); Stepsons – Kirk Findley and Anthony Findley; Grandchildren – Tabatha Hungate (Andy), Joshua James Rash, and Dylan Thomas Rash; 8...
Patricia Lynn Whitfield
Nov 18, 2022
No Funeral Services are scheduled at this time for Patricia Lynn Whitfield, age 86, of Fairfield Glade, Tennessee, who passed away on November 18, 2022 at Fort Sanders Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.
Robert J. Cahill
Nov 16, 2022
Robert “Bob” J. Cahill, age 85, of Crossville, TN, passed away on November 16, 2022, at Uplands Village. He was born on October 27, 1937, in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, son of the late Gordon E. Cahill and Mabel E. (Gatenby) Cahill. Bob moved from Canada to become a US citizen in April of 1959. He served in the United States...
Elizabeth Napier
Nov 16, 2022
No services are scheduled at this time for Elizabeth Napier, age 61, of Crossville, TN, who passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Survivors: Husband – Denny Napier; Daughter – Katie Luttrell (Stephen); Sons - Gary Paul McIlhennon and Christopher McIlhennon; Brothers - Jim McIlhennon and Phillip McIlhennon; Sister- Margaret O'Neill; and numerous grandchildren in America, Canada, England, and Northern...
Patricia Anne Masson
Nov 14, 2022
Memorial Service for Patricia Anne Masson, age 79, of Crossville, Tennessee, who passed away on November 14, 2022, will be held at St. Francis of Assisi on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at 10:00 AM. Survivors: Husband – James Masson; Son – Joseph Masson; Daughter – Jennifer Putnam (Brian); Grandchildren – Avery Putnam, Canyon Putnam, Bryden Putnam, and Nikolas Hook; and...
Newton Porter Iles
Nov 14, 2022
Funeral Services for Newton Porter Iles, age 85, of Crossville, Tennessee, who passed away on November 14, 2022, will be held in the Chapel at Bilbrey Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow at Smith Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 PM prior to the service. Survivors: Sons –...
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