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Recent Obituaries in Crossville, TN

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Norma R. Holcomb

Norma R. Holcomb

Mar 30, 2026

Norma R. Holcomb, age 85, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Life Care Center of Crossville on March 30, 2026.

Mrs. Holcomb was born on July 5, 1940, in Fredonia, NY, daughter of the late Stanley Holtz and Winifred (Blynt) Holtz.

She was a life member of American Legion Post 1280 in Cassadaga, NY and served as auxiliary treasurer for many years.

Mrs....

Eva Ruth Rogers

Eva Ruth Rogers

Mar 23, 2026

Eva R. Rogers, age 89, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland Ridge Assisted Living on March 23, 2026.

Mrs. Rogers was born on July 3, 1936, in Cumberland County, TN, daughter of the late Frank E. Tabor and Belva T. (Smith) Tabor.

Eva was a Lab Technician at the hospital.

She is survived by her sister, Esther Sowder (Ray) and numerous nieces...

Carolyn Sue Robinson

Carolyn Sue Robinson

Mar 23, 2026

Carolyn Sue “Susie” Robinson, age 84, of Crossville, TN, passed away at her home surrounded by friends and family on March 23, 2026.

Susie was born on November 30, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana, daughter of the late Roscoe Byron Bond and Violet Bond.

She is survived by husband, Ammon Robinson; children, Teresa Adams and Tina Breeding; grandchildren, Damon Breeding, Marlee Bowman, and...

Mary B. Ceurvorst

Mary B. Ceurvorst

Mar 20, 2026

Mary Bowen Henrici Ceurvorst was born on Jan 28,1939, sixth of seven children born to Bernard and Hazel Delaney Bowen and died on Mar 20, 2026, in Crossville, TN. Mary chose cremation and the remains will be kept in the columbarium at St. Francis of Assisi in Fairfield Glade TN.

Mary was educated in the parochial school system in Champaign IL,...

Brandon Luke Baron

Brandon Luke Baron

Mar 18, 2026

Brandon Luke Baron, age 34, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on March 18, 2026.

Mr. Baron was born on February 13, 1992, in Lake Wood, New Jersey, son of John Baron and Laura Lee (Shreeves) Baron.

Brandon was self-employed as a construction worker.

He is survived by his wife, Kassandra Louise Baron; sons, Brandon Michael Baron and John Luke Baron; daughter, Lauralee Rose...

Kimberly Gae Francis

Kimberly Gae Francis

Mar 17, 2026

Kimberly Gae Francis, age 64, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Parkwest Medical Center on March 17, 2026.

Ms. Francis was born on August 22, 1961, in San Leandro, CA, daughter of Paul Bobby Joe McClure and Eleanor McClure.

She is survived by her son, Robert Francis; mother, Eleanor McClure; and brother, Keith McClure.

Kimberly is preceded in death by her father, Paul...

Betty Junge

Betty Junge

Mar 16, 2026

Betty Junge, age 61, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on March 16, 2026.

Mrs. Junge was born on November 23, 1964, in Poughkeepsie, NY, daughter of the late John Rizzo and Bernice (Imperati) Terwillger.

Betty was a CNA at a nursing home.

She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Junge; children, Violet Cline, Albert Cline, Jr., Joeanna Cline, and...

Pauline Vivian Bautz

Pauline Vivian Bautz

Mar 14, 2026

Pauline V. (Sutton) Bautz, age 100, of Crossville, TN passed away on March 14, 2026, at her home.

She was born in Newark, Ohio on June 28, 1925, to the late Ray F. Sutton and Gladys M. (Flannigan) Sutton.

A 1942 class graduate of Mansfield Senior High School, Mansfield, Ohio, Pauline married Jacob J. Bautz on September 22, 1945, in New York...

Linda Lee Blevins

Linda Lee Blevins

Mar 13, 2026

Linda Lee Blevins, age 73, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away at her home on March 13, 2026.

Mrs. Blevins was born on July 1, 1952, in Chelsea, Massachusetts, daughter of the late James Broyles and Laura (Travis) Broyles.

She is survived by her daughter, Laura Chaney (Ben); son, Randall Broyles (Tasha); grandchildren, Courtney Hawkins, Miranda Ely (Dakota), Kaitlyn Chaney, Jonathan Davis, Cody...

Hazel C. Barron

Hazel C. Barron

Mar 11, 2026

Hazel C. Barron, age 89, of Pleasant Hill, TN, passed away on March 11, 2026, at Uplands Village.

Mrs. Barron was born on January 21, 1937, in Richton, MS, daughter of the late Davis Clark and Mary Mertis (Sessions) Clark.

Hazel and her husband Thomas were Baptist Missionaries in Indonesia and India for 30 years.

She is survived by her son, Tom Barron,...

Albert James Victoria

Albert James Victoria

Mar 10, 2026

Albert James Victoria, age 80, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away at his home on March 10, 2026.

Mr. Victoria was born on December 17, 1945, in Boston, Massachusetts, son of the late Anthony Victoria and Mary (DeAngelis) Victoria.

Albert worked as an auto body painter. He was an avid golfer and a New England Patriots fan. Thankfully he found the Lord later...

John Fosco

John Fosco

Mar 3, 2026

John Donald Fosco, age 81, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

John was born on September 20, 1944, in Camden, NJ. He served in the United States Army and also worked for the Naval Shipyard in Philadelphia. John was a big sports fan and supported the Philadelphia Eagles and the Philadelphia Flyers.

He is survived by stepdaughters, Vicki...

Rev. Jerry Hilton Mayo

Rev. Jerry Hilton Mayo

Mar 3, 2026

Jerry Hilton Mayo born March 5, 1945 died on March 3, 2026 and is survived by his wife Patricia Ann Scott Mayo to whom he was married sixty-one years. Jerry is survived by their four children: Gloria Mayo of Bowling Green, Kentucky, Jerri Hope Whelan (Mike) of Fayetteville, Tennessee, Max Mayo (Emily) of Nashville, Tennessee, Marty Mayo (Venessa) of Murfreesboro,...

Charles Edward Green

Charles Edward Green

Mar 2, 2026

We are sad to announce that Charles Edward Green has passed away at the age of 79.

He died the same place he was raised, Crossville, TN.

Charles is fondly remembered for his love of family, country, and God. Charles served two years in the Vietnam War. Stationed in Okinawa, Japan. He was an active member of his church for many years...

Jack Flynn Mullis Jr.

Jack Flynn Mullis Jr.

Feb 28, 2026

Jack Flynn Mullis, Jr, was born in Mobile, Alabama, on February 17, 1943, to the late Jack Flynn Mullis, Sr. and Dorothy Smith Mullis. He peacefully left his earthly home on February 28, 2026.

Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Jonnie Mullis, and his parents, Jack and Dorothy. He will be lovingly remembered by his sister, Lois Moran, three...

Lisa Trainor

Lisa Trainor

Feb 27, 2026

Lisa Ann Trainor, born June 29, 1966, to Earl Thomas Trainor and Joyce (Trainor) Turner. She passed away on February 27, 2026.

Lisa was a dedicated security guard at a bank, where she was known for her reliability and steady presence. About five years ago, she moved to Crossville to be closer to her mother, a decision that brought her deep...

Anne K. Mintz

Anne K. Mintz

Feb 25, 2026

Anne K. Mintz, 93, of Maryville, Tennessee, passed away from natural causes on February 25, 2026.

Born June 15, 1932, in Donelson, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Leonard R. and Annie G. Keeling. Anne graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in Pleasant Hill, Tennessee, and earned a degree in English and Technical Writing from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She...

Joy Lyn Chesser

Joy Lyn Chesser

Feb 25, 2026

Joy Lyn Chesser, age 64, of Crossville, TN, passed away on February 25, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital in Knoxville, TN.

Ms. Chesser was born on April 7, 1961, in Long Beach, California, daughter of Donald L. Richard and Betty J. (Jones) Richard.

Joy was in accounting at an auto body shop.

She is survived by her son, Jesse Chesser; daughter, Aimee McCoy...

Lynora Budd

Lynora Budd

Feb 24, 2026

Beloved sister Lynora ‘Lynn’ Budd, of South Hampton, New Jersey, passed away at the age of 79 on February 24, 2026. A sister is a unique blessing that will last forever in our hearts. She passed away quietly & comfortably with a smile on her face Tuesday night at Salli & Ed Lemke’s home.

Lynn was affectionately known to her family...

David John Hess

David John Hess

Feb 14, 2026

David John Hess, devoted husband, father, grandfather, attorney, CPA, and co-founder of Wealth Enhancement Group, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, wisdom, faith, and love. He was born March 18, 1947 and passed away on February 14, 2026.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army.

A graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School, David earned...

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