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Recent Obituaries in Crossville, TN
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Crossville, TN area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Wendell David Hodgin
Sep 1, 2022
Wendell David Hodgin, age 81, of Crossville, TN, passed away on September 1, 2022 at Cumberland Medical Center. Mr. Hodgin was born on April 13, 1941, in Crossville, TN, son of the late Eugene Hodgin and Elsie (Turner) Hodgin. Wendell worked as a Pipeline Supervisor and served in the United States National Guard. He is survived by his wife, Norma...
Margie Lee Smith
Sep 1, 2022
Margie Lee Smith, age 90, of Crossville, TN, passed away at home Thursday, September 1, 2022. She was born November 11, 1931 in Crossville, TN, daughter of Clyde and Clyo (Myers) Hassler. Margie was married to her precious Jesse in 1949 and they spent 68 loving years together before his passing in 2017. Margie spent several years raising four children;...
James Pikora
Sep 1, 2022
James Pikora, age 71, of Crossville, TN, passed away on September 1, 2022, following a brief illness at Cumberland Medical Center. He was born on October 3, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan, son of the late Casimir Pikora and Irene (Yakey) Pikora. He grew up in Hamtramck, Michigan and graduated from St. Ladislaus High School. He served in the US Army,...
Henry Hardy Wortham
Aug 31, 2022
No services are scheduled at this time for Henry Hardy Wortham, age 69, of Crossville, TN, who passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. Survivors: His son, Christopher (Cy) Wortham and wife Angela; grandchildren, Elyjah Wortham and Luka Wortham; sisters, Mary Davis and Mel Moon; brother, Joseph Wortham.
Tony Elbert Hancock
Aug 30, 2022
Tony Elbert Hancock, age 75, of Crosville, Tennessee, passed away on August 30, 2022, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born on September 28, 1946, in Crossville, Tennessee, son of the late Amon Hancock and Willie Lee (Houston) Hancock. Tony was a Carpenter and Painter. He is survived by his son, Jason; granddaughter, Gracie; and best friend and caregiver...
Tony Elbert Hancock
Aug 30, 2022
Tony Elbert Hancock, age 75, of Crosville, Tennessee, passed away on August 30, 2022, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born on September 28, 1946, in Crossville, Tennessee, son of the late Amon Hancock and Willie Mae (Houston) Hancock. Tony was a Carpenter and Painter. He is survived by his son, Jason; granddaughter, Gracie; brother, Jackie Hancock (Mary); nephew,...
Travis John Findley
Aug 29, 2022
Travis John Findley, age 30, of Crossville, TN, passed away on August 29, 2022, at Cumberland Medical Center.
He was born on January 2, 1992, in Knoxville, TN, son of John Mark Findley and Bonita Jean (Baker) Findley.
Travis was a Registered Nurse at Quality Health Care. He was a member of Pleasant View Baptist...
Lesley Leo Raulerson
Aug 28, 2022
Lesley Leo Raulerson, age 87, of Crossville, TN, passed away on August 28, 2022, at Uplands Village in Pleasant Hill, Tennessee. Mr. Raulerson was born on October 30, 1934, in Okeechobee, FL, son of the late William E. Raulerson and Eva (Hull) Raulerson. Lesley worked as a Law Enforcement Officer in Florida. He served in the United States Army with...
James Paul Bolin
Aug 26, 2022
James Paul Bolin, age 78, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on August 26, 2022, at Cumberland Medical Center. He was born on February 27, 1944, in Pleasant Hill, Tennessee, son of the late James Harry Bolin and Mary Lou (Frazier) Bolin. James worked as a self employed Stone Mason and served our country in the United States Army. He is...
Helen Ann Beaty
Aug 24, 2022
Helen Ann Beaty, age 79, of Crossville, TN, passed away on August 24, 2022, at Cumberland Medical Center. She was born on May 5, 1943, in Jamestown, TN, daughter of the late Willard Gunter and Suva (Richards) Gunter. Helen was a housewife and of the Methodist Faith. She is survived by her children, Darrell Beaty (Suzanne) and Jessica Capps (Neil);...
James Edgar "Ed" Allen Lee
Aug 24, 2022
James Edgar "Ed" Allen Lee, age 72, of Monterey, Tennessee, passed away on August 24, 2022, at his home. He was born on March 9, 1950, in Crab Orchard, Tennessee, son of the late Joseph Frank Lee and Rosella (Smith) Lee. Ed was a Truck Driver and of the Baptist Faith. He is survived by his daughters, Jessica Butterfield (Aaron)...
Jonathan "Shane" Hennessee
Aug 21, 2022
Jonathan "Shane" Hennessee, age 34, of Crossville, TN, passed away on August 21, 2022, at his home following an eight month battle with cancer. He was born on August 24, 1987, in Crossville, TN, son of Charles "Chuck" Hennessee and Kristine (Rowland) Turner. Shane grew up in Crossville, and after graduating Cumberland County High School in 2005, he went on...
Danny "Dj" Joe Dunaway
Aug 21, 2022
No Services are scheduled at this time for Danny “DJ” Joe Dunaway, age 45, of Crossville, Tennessee, who passed away August 21, 2022. Survivors: Children – Daydrian Wallace and Gracie Dunaway; Father – Danny Huel Dunaway; Stepmother – Olivia Dunaway; Siblings – Heather Jolly, Joshua Dunaway, Jakob Dunaway, and Isaac Dunaway; Aunts – Alecia Dille, Sonya Seitz, Deeana Dunaway, and...
Helen Jeanette Thompson
Aug 21, 2022
Helen Jeanette Geisendorff Thompson, 81, of Cibolo, TX, passed away August 21, 2022. She was born on July 15, 1941 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Richard A. and Helen G. Geisendorff. She married James (Jim) Richard Thompson, of Crab Orchard, TN in August 1961 in Jacksonville, FL. Her most prized life achievement was raising their four children. The Thompsons lived in...
Dorothy Thompson Balser
Aug 20, 2022
Graveside Services for Dorothy Thompson Balser, age 82, of Delano, TN who passed away on August 20, 2022, will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at 1:00 PM at Smith Chapel Cemetery. Survivors: Husband – Glowel Gene Balser; Sons – Johnny Ray Smith and Ray Farabee; Daughters – Debbie Monk and Tina Williams; Grandson – Greg Cobb; Sisters –...
Bill Jeff Evans
Aug 20, 2022
No Funeral Services are scheduled at this time for Bill Jeff Evans, age 87, of Crossville, Tennessee, who passed away August 20, 2022. Survivors: Wife – June Evans; 6 Children and 5 Stepchildren; a couple dozen grandchildren; and Brother – Jerry Evans.
Charles & Polly Inman
Aug 20, 2022
Graveside Memorial Services for Charles D. Inman, age 82, and his wife, Polly E. (Agee) Inman, age 81, will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Green Acres Memory Gardens in Crossville. After 65 years of marriage, Charles passed away 3 months to the day after his wife Polly. Charles and Polly both graduated from Homestead...
Karen D. Shipman
Aug 18, 2022
Karen Darleen (Kontour) Shipman, age 80, of Crossville, TN, passed away on August 18, 2022, at WyndRidge. Mrs. Shipman was born on June 5, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late John A. Kontour and Delcie (Owens) Kontour. Karen was a secretary at Ford Motor Company and was a member of the Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church. She is...
Mary Swartzel
Aug 13, 2022
Mary Lee was 91, born on January 20, 1931, and left this earthly home to join her heavenly father on August 13, 2022. She passed away in the presence of her loving family at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her mother, Bernice Hobbs; father, Robert Hobbs; brother, Harry Hobbs; sister, Joanna Hobbs; and her husband,...
Olney Ulysses Rose
Aug 11, 2022
Olney Ulysses Rose, age 90, of Crossville, TN, passed away on August 11, 2022, at WyndRidge Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was born on December 19, 1931, in Crab Orchard, TN, son of the late Roy Lee Rose, Sr. and Edna Mae (Barnes) Rose. Olney served our country in the United States Army until he retired in 1973. He is...
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