Elizabeth Garcia
Jan 13, 2026
Elizabeth Hughes was born to parents, Vernon and Mary Hughes on December 11, 1933, in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
She was the eldest daughter of 3 girls. She worked briefly at an American Air Force Base in Newfoundland, Canada before moving to the US, where she lived the remainder of her life.
She married her husband Manuel Garcia, Jr., on April...
Richard Thomas Gadwell
Jan 11, 2026
Richard Thomas Gadwell, age 82, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland House on January 11, 2026.
Mr. Gadwell was born on August 31, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, son of the late Frank T. Gadwell and Anna Marie (Cichowicz) Gadwell.
Richard was a superintendent for GM. He was also a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus.
He is survived...
Michael Lewis Cooper
Jan 11, 2026
Michael Lewis Cooper, age 72, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on January 11, 2026.
Mr. Cooper was born on February 19, 1953, in Charleston, WV, son of the late Pete Cooper and Joyce Robinette.
Michael was a heavy equipment operator and in his later years a full-time minister as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
He is survived by wife, Angela...
Betty Carol Caruthers
Jan 10, 2026
Betty “Carol” Amonette - Caruthers of Crossville passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, surrounded by her children and her favorite confidant, Jeff Harris.
Carol was born in Monterey, Tennessee on August 10, 1945, to Lee Haulk and Minta Hicks Jones. Carol graduated from Clarkrange High School in 1963 and continued her education at Draughn’s Business School in Nashville. Carol married...
David Eric Caruthers
Jan 8, 2026
David "Eric" Caruthers, age 50, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on January 8, 2026.
Mr. Caruthers was born on August 20, 1975, in Crossville, TN, son of David Lee Caruthers and Patricia (Cordell) Gunter.
Eric was a wildland firefighter in the forestry department for 20 years. He loved to hunt and fish. More than anything Eric loved his...
Robert Leon Stein
Jan 8, 2026
The world became a little less bright on January 8th, 2026, with the passing of Robert “Bob” Stein. Bob was born on May 21, 1946, in Monroe, Michigan. Bob’s infectious laughter and unending humor brought joy to everyone around him.
Bob was a loving husband of 60 years to Joan, a devoted father to Kim (Bryan) Galbraith and Carrie (Dave) Morgridge,...
Madella Ruth Vanderford
Jan 2, 2026
Madella Ruth Vanderford, age 97, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on January 2, 2026, at Cumberland Medical Center.
Mrs. Vanderford was born on December 15, 1928, in Oklahoma City, OK, daughter of the late William McNutt and Edith (Ingle) McNutt.
She is survived by her daughter, Jaye Brownstead (Bro. JJ Brownstead); grandchildren, Anthony Evans, Marcus Evans (Debra), Jared Evans (Ashley), Christina Evans...
Mary Elizabeth Box
Jan 1, 2026
Mary Elizabeth (Costa) Box, of Crossville, Tn., passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, at the age of 82.
She was born in West Warick, Rhode Island on October 5, 1943, as the daughter of Joseph and Ethel Mary (Crowther) Costa.
Mary is survived by her sister, Patricia Ann Fuller of Charlottesville, Va., son, David Box (Lori) of Grand Rapids, Mi., daughter...
Martha Jane Robinson
Dec 30, 2025
Martha Jane Robinson, age 82, of Crossville, TN, passed away at her home on December 30, 2025.
Mrs. Robinson was born on January 2, 1943, in Crossville, TN, daughter of the late Andrew Wyatt and Bertha (England) Wyatt.
Martha was a home health RN. She served the Cumberland county community her entire career.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Robinson; daughters, Julie...
Ralph Delmar Brooks
Dec 29, 2025
Ralph Delmar Brooks, age 55, of Crossville, TN, passed away on December 29, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Mr. Brooks was born on February 14, 1970, in Akron, OH, son of the late Ralph John Brooks and Barbara Elaine (White) Brooks.
Ralph was an Assistant Manager at Aviagen.
He is survived by his wife, Melinda Brooks; daughter, Billie Ann Gentry; brother, James...
Ronald George Opat
Dec 29, 2025
Ronald George Opat, 75, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on the morning of December twenty-ninth. Born in Sharon, Pennsylvania on the twelfth of September, nineteen-fifty, Ron was a loving and devoted son, brother, and uncle.
Ron served in the United States Air Force as an Avionics Navigation Systems Specialist from January 1977 until January 1980, when he received an honorable discharge...
George Olen Wallace
Dec 28, 2025
George Olen Wallace, age 84, of Crab Orchard, Tennessee, passed away at his home on December 28, 2025.
Mr. Wallace was born on July 6, 1941, in Louisa, Kentucky, son of the late Bert Wallace and Minnie (Walters) Wallace.
George worked as a Machinist and Welder.
He is survived by his sons, Gary Wallace and George Wallace Jr.; daughter, Elizabeth Wallace; grandchildren, Erin...
Erma Faye Elmore
Dec 28, 2025
Erma Faye Elmore, age 79, of Crossville, TN, passed away on December 28, 2025, at WyndRidge Health & Rehab Center.
Mrs. Elmore was born on April 15, 1946, in Crossville, TN, daughter of the late Carlos Haney and Ocia (Ingram) Haney.
Erma was a Nurse Tech.
She is survived by her nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Erma is preceded in death...
Opal Lee Davidson
Dec 27, 2025
Opal Lee Davidson, age 86, of Crab Orchard, Tennessee, passed away on December 27, 2025, at Cumberland Medical Center.
Mrs. Davidson was born on May 17, 1939, in Crossville, Tennessee, daughter of Joe Wright and Rhoda (Smith) Wright.
Opal was a Homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Joe Davidson; children, Scott Davidson, Freda Davidson, Zack Davidson (Kimberly), Janet Manning (Brian), and Gwen...
Robert P. Welch
Dec 26, 2025
Robert P. Welch, age 75, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on December 26, 2025, at NHC Sparta.
Mr. Welch was born on November 9, 1950, in Crossville, Tennessee, son of the late Jim Welch and Mary (Miller) Welch.
Robert worked as a laborer.
He is survived by his sister, Martha Davis; brother-in-law, James Roach; nieces, Mary Bowman and Martha Pelfrey; nephews, Dewayne Davis,...
James Walter Warner
Dec 24, 2025
James Walter Warner, age 85 of Marble, North Carolina, passed away on December 24, 2025.
James was born in Crossville, Tennessee, son of the late John Henry and Cora Eunice Bolin Warner.
He was a custodian in the automotive industry and also had worked for Rich Tool Company in Elyria, Ohio. James loved listening to music, especially Merle Haggard who was his...
Margarette J. Haney
Dec 22, 2025
Margarette J. Haney, age 76, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on December 22, 2025, at Cumberland Medical Center.
Mrs. Haney was born on May 19, 1949, in Ohio, daughter of the late Jonesy and Liota Jones.
Margarette worked as an Administrative Assistant at a Community College.
She is survived by her children, Glenn Haney (Melissa) and Maria Haney; grandchildren, Steven Viettos and Joshua...
Gwendolyn Pearl Thompson-Lester
Dec 20, 2025
Gwendolyn Thompson-Lester, age 86, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on December 20, 2025, at Cumberland Medical Center.
Mrs. Lester was born on September 7, 1939, in Maryland, daughter of the late Ernest Horner and Helen (Meredith) Horner.
Gwendolyn worked as a secretary. She was a devoted friend, wife, mother, and aunt, who will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her two sons,...
Charles Ruben Hamby
Dec 15, 2025
Charles Ruben Hamby, age 55, of Crab Orchard, TN, passed away on December 15, 2025, at Cumberland Medical Center.
Mr. Hamby was born on February 15, 1970, in Crossville, Tennessee, son of the late Willis Hamby and Wanda Jean (Monday) Hamby.
Charles was a farmer and logger.
He is survived by his wife, Joann Hamby; stepdaughter, Katie Schillinger; step grandson, Charlie Cofer; brothers,...
Gerald Ernest "Jerry" Giles
Dec 13, 2025
Jerry was born on November 22, 1947, in Pasco, Washington, son of the late Howard Giles and Frances (Johnson) Giles.
Jerry’s love for adventure and passion for life created a wonderful legacy of living life to the fullest. He enjoyed camping, hiking, mountain climbing, sailing, building and flying RC planes, motorcycles, hunting, and fishing. He was a lifelong musician, along with...
