Obituaries

Apr 22, 2025

Funeral Service for Marvin Norris, age 92, of Crossville, TN, who passed away on April 22, 2025, will be held at Bilbrey Funeral Home on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM prior to the service. Graveside service will be held at Flynn's Cove Cemetery on Saturday, April 26, 2025,...

Apr 21, 2025

Vicky Lynn Caldwell, age 62, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2025, after a courageous battle with illness. She was born on July 18, 1962, in Port Clinton, Ohio, to the late Milford Pollard and Georgia Anna Pollard. She was a fiercely independent woman to a fault. Her stubbornness will be remembered by all.

Vicky was a...

Apr 19, 2025

Carole Jean Harding, age 88, of Crossville, TN, passed away on April 19, 2025, at Cumberland Medical Center.

Mrs. Harding was born on April 30, 1936, in Toledo, Ohio, daughter of the late Fredrick Wolfe and Rose (Doley) Wolfe.

Carole worked for the state of Ohio in the Employment Service department. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and...

Apr 18, 2025

Christie Louise Whittaker, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the age of 47. Born on January 13, 1978, in Crossville, Tennessee, Christie remained a lifelong resident of her cherished hometown, where she built a life full of love and dedicated service to her community.

Christie is survived by her dear children, Ava Whittaker,...

Apr 14, 2025

Jerry Wayne Whitson, age 79, of Crossville, TN, passed away on April 14, 2025, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Mr. Whitson was born on April 13, 1946, in Nashville, TN, son of the late James Everette Whitson and Emma Jean (Glennon) Whitson. His family moved to Crossville when Jerry was 16. They became owner/operators of the Crossville Memorial Airport....

Apr 13, 2025

Sharon Robbins Shelley, age 78, of Crossville, TN, passed away at her home surrounded by family and loved ones on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025.

Ms. Shelley was born on February 15, 1947, in Nashville, TN, daughter of the late Waymon Clay Robbins and Dot Robbins. She was a beloved sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a loyal friend to many.

Affectionately known...

Apr 10, 2025

Nancy Gail Swafford, age 82, of Crossville, TN, passed away on April 10, 2025, at Cumberland Medical Center. 

Ms. Swafford was born on October 30, 1942, in Rockwood, TN, daughter of the late Ross W. Stone and Amy Lee (McGuire) Stone.

Nancy was an LPN at a hospital.

She is survived by her son, Tracy Davenport; grandchildren, Tyler Debord and Andrew Swafford; great...

Apr 5, 2025

Janice Elizabeth Carroll, age 80, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on April 5, 2025, at Cumberland Medical Center. Mrs. Carroll was born on November 9, 1944, in Crossville, Tennessee, daughter of the late Posey Brown Edmonds and Lena Mae (Dodson) Edmonds. Janice was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Robert...

Apr 5, 2025

Michael A. Phillips, age 78, of Crossville, TN, passed away on April 5, 2025, at Cumberland Medical Center.

Mr. Phillips was born on January 3, 1947, in Norris, TN, son of the late Gaines Phillips and Kate (Solesbee) Phillips.

Michael proudly served our country in the Marine Corps and National Guard for six years. He...

Apr 5, 2025

Beloved wife, mom, mamaw, granny, and sister Emma Jean Smith Adams passed away in the comfort of her home on April 5, 2025. Daughters, Phyllis Sisco (husband Steve), Pat Jones (longtime friend Russ Williams), daughter Amanda Adams and daughter in love Nicki Cook (husband Gary); sister, Helen Mcqueen (husband Mike) along with her grandchildren, Tyler Sisco (wife Erica), Tanner Jones,...

Apr 4, 2025

Anna M. Norris, age 82, of Crab Orchard, Tennessee, passed away on April 4, 2025 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. Mrs. Norris was born on December 11, 1942, in Cumberland County, Tennessee, daughter of the late Ira Nealon and Stella (Hall) Nealon. Anna worked in the housekeeping department for Mastercorp. and was of the Baptist faith. She is survived...

Mar 30, 2025

Aaron Lovon Ford, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at the age of 74 at his home. Born on Saturday, May 27, 1950, in Crossville, TN, Aaron spent his final years in the warm embrace of his family in Monterey, TN. Aaron's life was marked as a general laborer. He found joy...

Mar 28, 2025

Tommy R. Miller, age 63, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on March 28, 2025, at Cumberland Medical Center. Full Obituary to follow.

Mar 27, 2025

Jerry Lee Campbell, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Thursday, March 27th, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on November 19th, 1944, in Pleasant Hill, Tennessee, Jerry was a resident of Crossville, Tennessee, where he was cherished by his family and community. Jerry proudly served his country as a member of the United States...

Mar 26, 2025

Lancer Dwayne Goss, age 42, passed away on March 26, 2025. He was born on May 12, 1982, in Crossville, TN. He is survived by his 3 children, Destiny (Michael) Smith (24), Brooklyn (Travis) Meadows (21), and Hunter Goss (13), along with the children’s mother, Rachael Woodard. He is survived by his mother, Julie (Curt) Hill; sister, Dana Walker and...

Mar 25, 2025

Betty Jo Hyde, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Crossville, Tennessee, on March 28, 2025. She was 85 years old. Born on October 13, 1939, in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, Betty Jo was the daughter of the late James Elmo Roberts and Willie Mae (Pace) Roberts. She was preceded in death by...

Mar 24, 2025

Linda Agee Little, our wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 24, 2025, at the age of 83 in Crossville, TN. Born on May 3, 1941, in Smith County, TN, Linda is the daughter of Fred Floyd Agee and Emma Frances (Gwaltney) Agee of Brush Creek, who preceded her. Linda left an indelible mark on all who...

Mar 24, 2025

Arlene Joan Billingham, a beloved resident of Crossville, TN, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 24th, 2025, at the age of 88. Born in Astoria, NY, on March 20th, 1937, Arlene lived a life full of love, dedication, and service to others. Arlene was the cherished daughter of Herman and Marie Zisel, who preceded her in death. She was the...

Mar 21, 2025

John D’Armond, beloved husband, father, and grandfather of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the age of 76. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on September 16, 1948, John brought joy, laughter, and warmth to everyone who knew him. A graduate of Columbia Military Academy and Tennessee Technological University, John had successful careers as the Purchasing Director...

Mar 20, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mildred "Millie" Theresa Zeloof, a treasured mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20th, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society, at the age of 96. Millie was born on August 8, 1928, in Evanston, Illinois, and later became a cherished resident of Fairfield...