William "Bill" Edward Hawes
Sep 15, 2024
William "Bill" Edward Hawes, age 77, of Crossville, TN, passed from this life on September 15, 2024, at Parkwest Medical Center, Knoxville, TN. He was born on April 23, 1947, in Barton City, Michigan, son of the late Clarence Adam Hawes and Hilda Fern (Durr) Hawes. Bill aka “Bear” loved and cherished his family and friends; he was always willing...
Helen Gean Summitt
Sep 14, 2024
Helen Gean Summitt passed from this life in her home on September 14, 2024 surrounded by her adoring family after her courageous battle with cancer. Helen was born on February 14, 1948, in Russell Springs, KY to Fred and Alpha Conatser. She spent several years of her childhood in KY before moving to Indianapolis, IN where she would meet her...
Lawrence Jay Friedman
Sep 9, 2024
Lawrence Jay Friedman, VMD, 93, of Crossville, passed away on Sept. 9, 2024, in Crossville. Lawrence was born in Brooklyn, NY, on Dec. 27, 1930, to the late Aaron and Alice Friedman. He went to school at Lawrence High School, NY, then went on to attend multiple colleges. He attended Syracuse University from 1948-52 where he received a B.S. in...
Larry Charles Nesbit
Sep 7, 2024
Larry Charles Nesbit, age 84, of Crossville, TN, passed away on September 7, 2024, at Wyndridge Health & Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Nesbit was born on December 22, 1939, in Cherryville, MO, son of the late Arbie Nesbit and Minnie (Arvalia) Nesbit. Larry served our country in the United States Army. He was also a bus owner and a locksmith. He...
Claudia Edith Sisco
Sep 5, 2024
Claudia Edith Sisco, age 91, of Crossville, TN, passed away at her home on September 5, 2024. Mrs. Sisco was born on November 4, 1932, in Overton County, TN, daughter of the late Levi M. Smith and Lola E. (Ramsey) Smith. Claudia was a Dietician at Cumberland Medical Center and she was a long-time member or Emmanuel Baptist Church. She...
Donna Louise Wyatt
Sep 3, 2024
Donna Louise (Campbell) Wyatt, age 94, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Life Care Center of Crossville on September 3, 2024. Mrs. Wyatt was born on May 18, 1930, in Crossville, TN, daughter of the late Edgar Campbell and Carrie Campbell. Louise worked at a factory. She is survived by son, Tony Wyatt (Cleo); daughter-in-law, Sandy Wyatt; grandchildren, Kelly Barger...
Joshua Logan Conley
Sep 1, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Joshua Logan Conley. His courageous battle against cancer was a true testament to his heroic spirit. Sadly, he drew his last breath on earth at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, cradled by the warm love of his mother, who stood steadfast by his side throughout his entire journey. Josh is survived by his...
Thomas Charles Hering
Sep 1, 2024
Thomas Charles Hering, age 76, of Crossville, TN, passed away on Sunday, September 1st, 2024. He was born on Tuesday, May 18th, 1948 in Tohawanda, NY.
Thomas is survived by his beloved wife, Betty Jean Taylor-Hering, and his brothers, Dale Hering (Barbara), Scott Hering (Laurie), and David Hering. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald...
Flossie Kerley Henry
Aug 29, 2024
Flossie Kerley Henry, 85, of Hapeville, died Thursday, August 29, 2024. Flossie was a retired School Crossing Guard for the City of Hapeville. Preceded in death by two children, Rhonda Traylor, and Terry Henry, she is survived by her husband, Gerald Henry; daughters, Mary Elizabeth Cassell, and Pamela Sue Browning; a son, James Keith Henry; grandchildren, Tasha Browning and Robert...
Elaine Miller Kirk
Aug 28, 2024
Elaine “Ellie” Elizabeth (Robinson) Miller Kirk, age 63, of Pleasant Hill, TN, passed away peacefully at home on August 28, 2024. Born on October 31, 1960, in Syracuse, NY, Ellie was the first child of four, born to Evan and Linda (Bergey) Robinson. Evan worked as an electrical engineer for General Electric, and following a brief residency in Baltimore, MD,...
Wesley Wayne Wilby
Aug 28, 2024
Wesley Wayne Wilby, age 61, of Crossville, TN, passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Crossville on August 28, 2024. Mr. Wilby was born on December 19, 1962, in Pomona, CA, son of Oscar Wilby and Christina Mae (Hull) Wilby. Wesley was a plumber and Musician. He loved playing the guitar and drums. He always said “Rock n Roll Forever”!...
Gladys Marie Dunaway
Aug 27, 2024
Gladys Marie (Mattingly) Dunaway, age 88, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning of August 27, 2024.
Born on January 6, 1936, in Cary, KY, Gladys was the daughter of Jessie and Verna Mattingly. Following the death of her father, her family moved to Cincinnati, where she graduated from Central High...
Linda Lee Simmons
Aug 26, 2024
Linda Simmons, age 77, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland House on August 26, 2024. Mrs. Simmons was born on March 19, 1947, in Marion, OH, daughter of the late Ralph Oldfield and Norma Jean (Seckel) Oldfield. In her earlier years, Linda was a manager for Bob Evans Restaurants and helped her mother manage the restaurant facilities at the...
Spencer Ray Spigner
Aug 26, 2024
Spencer (Ray) Spigner, age 82, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Select Specialty Hospital in North Knoxville on August 26, 2024. Mr. Spigner was born on August 7, 1942, in Winnsboro, SC, son of the late Albert Spigner and Altha (Baggott) Spigner. Ray worked for over 30 years with Fairfield Communities from sales rep to VP of Sales. Later he...
Betty R. Dickerson
Aug 24, 2024
No funeral services are scheduled at this time for Betty Dickerson, age 74, of Crossville, Tennessee, who passed away on August 24, 2024, at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Survivors: Daughter - Thelma Moss (Gene); Granddaughters - Heaven Brannum (Jeremy) and Taylor Thompson (Kaelen); Grandson - Gene Moss, Jr.; Great Grandchildren - Elijah, Madalyn, Alena and Evelyn;...
Kyara Marie Evitt
Aug 22, 2024
Funeral Service for Kyara Marie Evitt, age 11, of Sparta, Tennessee, who passed away on August 22, 2024, will be held at Bilbrey Funeral Home on Monday, August 26, 2024, at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Claysville Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, August 25, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Survivors:...
Gwen Lee Eckert
Aug 20, 2024
Gwen Lee (Weaver) Eckert, age 93, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cookeville Regional Medical Center on August 20, 2024. Mrs. Eckert was born on March 21, 1931, in Manhattan, Kansas, daughter of the late Glenn A. Weaver and Iola (Kunze) Weaver. She graduated from Kansas State College of Agriculture and Applied Science with a Bachelor of Science degree in...
Ellen Mae Mendenhall
Aug 18, 2024
Ellen Mae Mendenhall (Daniels) passed away at the age of 86 in Crossville, TN. She was born to Clara Mae Daniels (Campbell) on February 18th1938. She spent her life as a Home Maker and mother enjoying crafts, scrapbooking and sewing but most of all, rocking her babies. Along with her mother, brother, Junior Daniels and sister, Amy Borgialli, she is...
Ralph Vernon Potter
Aug 18, 2024
Ralph V. Potter, age 86, of Crossville, TN, passed away on August 18, 2024, at Cumberland Medical Center. Mr. Potter was born on September 11, 1937, in Morgan County, Tennessee, son of the late Arnold Potter and Sophronia Potter. Ralph served our country in the United States Army, and he was a machinist. He is survived by his sons, Terry...
Dennis Wilson Tollett
Aug 18, 2024
Dennis Wilson Tollett, age 82, of Crossville, TN, passed away at his home surrounded by family on August 18, 2024. He was born on February 9, 1942, in Crossville. He is preceded in death by both of his parents, Wilson Lanier Tollett and Gertrude (Tabor) Tollett. He was a loving husband to Elsie Tollett and a devoted father to his...
