James David McClure
Nov 7, 2026
James David McClure, age 85, of Crossville, TN, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Cumberland Medical Center.
Jim was born on August 14th, 1941, in Freelandville, Indiana, son of the late James Thomas McClure and Barbara Louise (Pepmeier) McClure.
Jim attended Rose Poly Technical Institute where he was a member of Theta Xi fraternity. He obtained a B.A. in pre-law...
Darrell Dale Hinds
Nov 6, 2026
Darrell Dale Hinds, age 72, of Crossville, TN, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Cumberland Medical Center.
Darrell was born on May 4th, 1954, in Jamestown, TN, son of the late Earnest Hinds and Frances Hinds.
He was a member of Cornerstone Baptist church for over 30 years. He served as sound engineer during majority of his time at the...
Bruce Frederick Takes
Nov 5, 2026
Bruce Frederick Takes (Yankee), 85, of Sparta, passed away on November 5th, 2026 at Cumberland Medical Center. Born in Detroit, Michigan, on October 10, 1941, he was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mildred Takes of Pleasant Hill, TN.
Bruce was an avid train collector, a loving husband, and an amazing father and grandfather who never turned away anyone...
Arga "Faye" Ramey
Nov 1, 2026
Arga "Faye" Ramey, age 80, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Parkwest Medical Center on November 1, 2026.
Mrs. Ramey was born on August 1, 1946, in Crossville, TN, daughter of Ora Reed England and Alma Arga (Hutchinson) England.
Faye was a CNA at a nursing home.
She is survived by her daughter, Angela McNeil (Brad); son, Bevy Reed Brendel (Allison); grandchildren, Kayla...
Donald Norman Wiskow
Oct 31, 2026
Donald Norman Wiskow, age 89, died October 31, 2026. He was born in St. Charles, Minnesota, on October 5, 1937, to Norman Karl Wiskow and Louise Lela (Littlefield) Wiskow. Don was diagnosed with rheumatic fever when he was in middle school and was not allowed to play school contact sports; thus, starting his love for golf. He graduated from St....
Carol Alma Johnson
Oct 31, 2026
Carol Alma Johnson, age 64, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Parkwest Medical Center on October 31, 2026.
Mrs. Johnson was born on November 18, 1961, in Pontiac, MI, daughter of the late Frank Macy and Reva (Penoyer) Macy.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Johnson; sisters, Linda Morgan (Paul) and Kathy Howard (Tom); brother, Hazen Briggs (Barbara); one niece and...
William Robert Nichol I
Oct 30, 2026
William Robert Nichol I, age 73, of Crossville, TN, passed away at his home on October 30, 2026.
Mr. Nichol was born on August 16, 1953, in Jackson, Michigan, son of Alvia Nichol and Cora (Porter) Nichol.
William served his country in the United States Army. He also was a material handler for an RV company.
He is survived by his son, William...
Tina L. Brand
Oct 30, 2026
Tina Louise Brand, 67, of Monterey, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born September 6, 1959, in Fort Worth, Texas, Tina grew up with a deep appreciation for family, nature, and the simple joys of life. Her greatest devotion was always to the people she loved. She poured her...
Janice E. Weeden
Oct 26, 2026
Janice E. Weeden, age 89, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on October 26, 2026, at NHC Sparta.
Mrs. Weeden was born on January 28, 1937, in Fargo, North Dakota, daughter of the late Adolph Edstrom and Ester Edstrom.
Janice was a Homemaker, avid golfer, and a member of the Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her children, Steve Weeden (Karen),...
Robert Peter Gruber
Oct 23, 2026
Robert Peter Gruber, age 95, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away at his home on October 23, 2026.
Robert was born on December 29, 1930 in Kenosha, Wisconsin, son of the late Anton Michael Gruber and Rose Mary (Stanke) Gruber.
He is survived by his wife, Eugenia Gruber; children Anthony Gruber, Donald Gruber (Becky), Joseph Gruber (Dawn), Edward Gruber, Deborah Siltala (Mike), Joan...
Michael William Allen Leeds
Oct 23, 2026
Michael William Allen Leeds, age 72, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on October 23, 2026, at Cumberland Medical Center.
Mr. Leeds was born on February 25, 1954, in Crossville, Tennessee, son of the late Juanita Lee Smith.
Michael worked in maintenance at a hospital.
He is survived by his children, Jamie McCloud (Christina), Shane McCloud (Lisa), Heather Roysdon; grandchildren, Shane McCloud II, Jacob...
Mary Kathleen Sapko
Oct 21, 2026
Mary Kathleen "Kath" Hughes Sapko, a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully near her home in Crossville, Tennessee.
Born in Akron, Ohio, on December 28, 1943, Kath was the eldest daughter and second of five children born to James and Jane Hughes. In 1959, she moved with her family to Bradford, Pennsylvania. After studying secretarial...
Benjamin Lewis Stover
Oct 21, 2026
Benjamin Lewis Stover, age 86, of Crossville, TN, passed away peacefully in his home on October 21, 2026.
Lewis Stover was born on February 7, 1940, in Clarkrange, TN, son of the late Cosby Estes Stover and Lena (Martin) Stover.
Lewis retired from the LP Shanks company. He was a member of Crossville Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife, Judy...
Barry Delano Johnson
Oct 20, 2026
Barry Johnson (the 13th sibling of 14 children) of Loves Park, Illinois passed away in his home on October 20th, 2026, at 7:15am. He was born in Cumberland County Tennessee on July 7th, 1944, to Sam Frances and Bessie Ovella (Lewis) Johnson. Barry and his siblings were raised in Ridgedale, Tennessee.
Barry attended local schools in the area and also completed...
Gaynell Winningham
Oct 18, 2026
Gaynell Winningham, age 78, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away at her home on October 18, 2026.
Mrs. Winningham was born on April 16, 1948, in Jamestown, Tennessee, daughter of the late Robert Perry and Dorothy (Stephens) Perry.
Gaynell was a Homemaker. She loved spending time with her great grandbabies.
She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Winningham; granddaughter, Hope Winningham (Francisco Fuentes) great...
Billy Gene Sanders
Oct 16, 2026
Billy Gene Sanders, 80, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
Born on March 19, 1946, in Cumberland County, Billy was the son of Robert Wesley Sanders and Margaret Elizabeth Sanders Hensley. Billy had a deep love for the open road—especially when riding his Harley motorcycle or working on his cherished 1942 vintage truck....
John Robert Kriebel
Oct 16, 2026
John Robert Kriebel, age 78, of Crossville, Tennessee passed away at his home on October 16, 2026. No services are planned at this time.
Jeanne E. Miller
Oct 15, 2026
Jeanne E. Miller, age 83, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on October 15, 2026, at WyndRidge Health & Rehab Center.
Mrs. Miller was born on March 5, 1943, in Warren, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Sven Gustav Forslund and Lois Elaine (Morris) Forslund.
Jeanne was a Homemaker.
She is survived by her children, Jeff Miller (Sharon), Greg Miller (Sabrina), Karen Miller, and Richard...
Robert Roosevelt Edington
Oct 15, 2026
Robert Roosevelt Edington, age 93, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Robert was born on March 6, 1933, in Spring City, Tennessee, to Gaither Lee and Lissie Edington.
Robert was employed as a dozer operator for Hiwassee Land Company. He enjoyed fishing and taking rides through the mountains, finding pleasure in the...
Beecher C. Sherrill
Oct 12, 2026
Beecher C. Sherrill, age 71, of Crossville, TN, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026 at his home.
Mr. Sherrill was born on January 18, 1955, in Crossville, TN, son of the late Floyd "Bunk" Sherrill and Lola Mae Sherrill.
He is survived by his daughter, Tammy Lenard (Herbert) and son, Eugene Sherrill; grandchildren, Ashlyn, Aleaha, Jackson, and Malachai; brother, Myrle; and...
