Barbara (Meckley) O'Dell
Nov 25, 2025
Barbara (Meckley) O'Dell, age 66 of Crossville, formerly of Hanover PA, transitioned peacefully from her Earthly existence into her Heavenly one on Tuesday, November 25th with family by her side.
She was born on August 31st, 1959 in Hanover PA to the late Sterling and Nancy (Waugh) Meckley. Throughout her life she emanated dedication, unmatchable work ethic, and determination. However, the...
Katherine Jo Elmore
Nov 23, 2025
Katherine Jo Elmore, age 70, of Crossville, TN, passed away on November 23, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family and her devoted dog, Willie.
Ms. Elmore was born on May 4, 1955, in Indianapolis, Indiana, daughter of the late Johnny Elmore and Mary Flowers.
Katherine was a homemaker. She loved crocheting, working on jigsaw puzzles, painting, and spending time with...
James Matthew Kraus
Nov 23, 2025
James Matthew Kraus, age 86 of Crossville, TN, passed away at his home on November 23, 2025.
Jim Kraus was born on April 9, 1939, in Cleveland, Ohio, son of the late Roland Paul Kraus and Gladys (Matthews) Kraus.
Jim worked his entire career in sales and marketing for 3M Company.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Kathy Kraus (Stadler);...
Janice Faye Norris Forsyth Green
Nov 21, 2025
Janice Faye Norris Forsyth Green, age 70, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on November 21, 2025, at Cumberland Medical Center.
Mrs. Green was born on July 3, 1955, in Crossville, Tennessee, daughter of the late Mack Norris and Dimple (Elmore) Norris.
Janice worked as a tasting representative at the Stonehaus Winery.
She is survived by her husband, Donnie Ray Green; daughter, Heather Hazel...
Rose H. Tortorice
Nov 18, 2025
Rose H. Tortorice, age 100, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Uplands Village on November 18, 2025.
Mrs. Tortorice was born on August 30, 1925, in Milwaukee, WI, daughter of the late Paul Brever and Josephine (Warras) Brever.
She is survived by her children, Carol Marco (Philip), Cathy Graham (John), Allan Tortorice (Laura), Gary Tortorice, and Frank Tortorice (Christine); 16 grandchildren and...
David John Grigg, Jr.
Nov 18, 2025
Dave John Grigg Jr., 76, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply. Born in Chicago, Dave grew up with a stubborn streak that drove him toward excellence; he believed in doing things the right way “his way” and doing them to perfection.
Throughout his life, Dave pursued many paths with...
Wendell Louis Lester
Nov 17, 2025
Wendell Louis Lester, age 84, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on November 17, 2025.
Mr. Lester was born on December 17, 1940, in Crossville, TN, son of the late Fred Lester and Edia (Daugherty) Lester.
Wendell served our country in the United States Army, and he was a truck driver.
He is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn Thompson-Lester; daughter,...
Lillian "Maxine" Grimm
Nov 17, 2025
Lillian "Maxine" Grimm, age 98, of Crossville, TN, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Life Care Center of Crossville.
Maxine was born on October 19, 1927, in Sistersville, WV, daughter of the late Paul C. Swartzmiller and Pauline Swartzmiller.
She and her husband, Herbert, served over 60 years in Christian ministry in the Church of the Nazarene.
She is survived by...
Karen Joyce Metzler
Nov 16, 2025
Karen Joyce Metzler, age 76, of Crossville, TN, passed away on November 16, 2025, at Cumberland Medical Center.
Mrs. Metzler was born on November 16, 1949, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Albert John Reisner, Sr. and Shirley Ellen (Walraven) Pulley. She was born and raised in Ladysmith before moving to Bellevue, Nebraska as a late teen.
Karen worked for Mutual...
James Valentine Schwind
Nov 15, 2025
James Valentine Schwind, age 94, of Crossville, TN, passed away on November 15, 2025, at WyndRidge Health & Rehab Center.
Mr. Schwind was born on June 21, 1931, in Perrysburg, OH, son of Cyril Schwind and Lillian Steinline.
James served his country in the United States Army and was a business owner.
He is survived by his daughters, Joy Koehn (Cindy Kuhn), Jami...
Jill T. Marshall
Nov 8, 2025
Jill T. Marshall, age 82, of Crossville, TN, passed away peacefully after a short illness on November 8, 2025, at Cumberland Medical Center. Jill was born on October 20, 1943, in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of the late Harold Norman Wikelund and Margaret (Atwell) Wikelund.
Jill, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Bachelor's) and Silver Lake College, Manitowoc, WI...
David Lynn Nations, Sr.
Nov 4, 2025
David Lynn Nations, Sr., age 84, of Crossville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Cumberland Medical Center.
Mr. Nations was born on June 15, 1941, in Knoxville, Tennessee, son of the late Homer Marion Nations and Marianna (Ray) Nations.
David was a firefighter, Gospel singer, a postman, and an avid UT fan. He was a member of Memorial Baptist...
Mary Helen Davenport
Nov 3, 2025
Mary Helen Davenport, age 84, of Crossville, TN, passed away on November 3, 2025, at Standing Stone Rehabilitation Center.
Mrs. Davenport was born on May 24, 1941, in Crossville, TN, daughter of the late George Frady and Charlene (Brown) Frady.
Mary was a seamstress and a homemaker.
She is survived by her sons, Roger Davenport and Jerry Davenport; daughter, Debbie Webb; grandchildren, Jennifer...
Gregg R. Kleinwachter
Nov 1, 2025
Gregg R. Kleinwachter, age 75, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on November 1, 2025, at University of Tennessee Medical Center.
Gregg was born on April 27, 1950, in Warrenville, Illinois, son of the late Eric Kleinwachter and Muriel (Burlage) Kleinwachter.
Mr. Kleinwachter served in the United States Army from 1971-74 and worked as a Supervisor for General Mills until his retirement in...
Marion Gerome Fray, Jr.
Oct 29, 2025
Marion Gerome “Bud” Fray, Jr.
Dr. Bud Fray of Crossville, TN peacefully passed away October 29, 2025, at the age of 97. Bud was born September 28, 1928 in Kennet, MO. He attended Ouachita Baptist University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in preparation to serve as a church pastor. He married Jane (Dawley) Fray on August 14, 1949. Together they crafted...
Terry Dale Lane
Oct 27, 2025
Terry Dale Lane, age 64, of Cape Coral, FL, passed away on October 27, 2025, in Cape Coral, FL.
Mr. Lane was born on October 11, 1961, in Scottsville, Kentucky, son of Richard Dale Lane and Patsy Lane.
He served in the U.S. Army. He worked in industrial maintenance as a maintenance supervisor for Wyndham Resorts. He attended worship services at Cape...
Marjorie Garcia
Oct 26, 2025
Marjorie L. Garcia, 94, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away at her home into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
She was born in 1931 in Ithaca, NY, daughter of the late Homer Miller and Marjorie (Gee) Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her dear sister Mary Munch, beloved husband Paul A. Garcia,...
Ronald Robert Ebel
Oct 26, 2025
Ronald R. Ebel passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the age of 91. Ronald was born on December 5, 1933, in Detroit Michigan. He was one of nine children born to Henry E. and Stella (Lark) Ebel. He most recently lived in Crossville, Tennessee after moving from Grosse Ile, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his...
Eliza Louvella Brown
Oct 26, 2025
Eliza Louvella Brown, age 99, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
Funeral Services will be held at Bilbrey Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 1:00 PM, followed by burial at Slate Springs. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM prior to the service.
Full Obituary to follow.
Richard Dickinson
Oct 25, 2025
Richard Dickinson, age 75, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on October 25, 2025, at WyndRidgeHealth & Rehabilitation Center.
Mr. Dickinson was born on Tuesday, March 7, 1950, in Camden, New Jersey, son of William Dickinson and Dorothy (Anderson) Dickinson.
Richard worked as a Bus Driver in the public transportation system and was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.
He is...
