Obituaries

Mar 27, 2024

Grace McKenzie Tollett Stillborn 3/27/2024 at 39 weeks 2 days 7 lb2oz & 20.5”long Beautiful long, curly brown hair. Cute little button nose, pouty lips, and the sweetest face.

Grace is loved endlessly by her Daddy & Mama, along with many family members and friends.  She is daughter to John Braddock and Robbie (Smith) Tollett; Granddaughter to  ...

Mar 25, 2024

Anthony J. Palma, of Crossville, TN, passed away on Monday, March 25th, 2024, at the age of 69. Anthony was born on May 9th, 1954, in Elmhurst, NY and was the son of Joseph Ruffo Palma and Anna Lee Kidwell Palma. He is survived by his sister, Patricia Papaioannou of Jackson, MI; and nieces, Tracy (Terry) Saylor, Robyn (Rick Weaver)...

Mar 23, 2024

Salvina Josephine Farrugia died peacefully in the first minutes of the day on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at her home in Crossville, TN. She was 71 years old. Salvina was born on March 29, 1952 on the Mediterranean island of Gozo in Malta, the seventh child to parents Annunziata and Paul Grech. As a teenager, she immigrated to the United...

Mar 21, 2024

Ronald G. Bomers, 80, of Crossville, TN passed away on March 21st, 2024 at home with family. He was a loving husband to his wife Carolyn for fifty-eight years, a kind and caring father to their two daughters Stacey Caldwell and Kelly Burns, and a loving grandfather to Cameron Burns. Ron loved his sisters Sharon Roberts and Shirley Good who...

Mar 20, 2024

Graveside Services for Marie G. Brady, age 95, of Crossville, Tennessee, who passed away on March 20, 2024, will be held at Crossville City Cemetery on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 10:00 AM. Full Obituary to follow.

Mar 20, 2024

John Andrew Wyatt, 80, of Crossville, TN, passed away on March 20, 2024. He was born on January 26, 1944, in Crossville, TN. John was a devoted Christian who loved teaching others about the love of Jesus Christ. He was an Army Veteran and a stone mason who worked with his brothers for many years. Later, he became a cook...

Mar 19, 2024

Doris Sue Hodges, age 82, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on March 19, 2024, at Cumberland Medical Center. Ms. Hodges was born on January 14, 1942, in Bassfield, Mississippi, daughter of Bufford B. Saulters and Lillie Mae (Dean) Saulters. Doris was an Insurance Adjuster and a member of Pine Eden Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Waldrup...

Mar 18, 2024

Crystal Joan Wyatt (everyone called her Joan) passed away at the age of 92 on March 18 in Cookeville, Tennessee. Mrs. Wyatt was born on March 17, 1932, in White County, Tennessee, daughter of the late William W. Sapp and Amy Randa (Templeton) Sapp. Born in Dog Cove, Joan was happy growing up near Sparta, Tennessee with her thirteen siblings....

Mar 16, 2024

No Funeral services are scheduled at this time for Barbara Ann Hoskins, age 57, of Crossville, Tennessee, who passed away on March 16, 2024. Survivors: son, Casey Johnson (Brianne); grandchildren, Nadia, Trinity, and Adalynn; sisters, Norma Raley and Pat Bearden; and brother, Buck Hoskins.

Mar 16, 2024

Martha Lee Blaylock, age 75, of Crossville, TN, passed away on March 16, 2024, at Good Samaritans Society. Mrs. Blaylock was born on July 14, 1948, in Rockwood, TN, daughter of the late Freeman Julian Jones and Ollie Belle Jones. Martha was a bank teller and a member of Homestead Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Wayne...

Mar 16, 2024

Gary Brewer went to join his Heavenly Father on March 16, 2024. He was born in Crossville on June 7, 1950. He received a degree in History from Middle Tennessee State University and a degree in Accounting from Tennessee Technological University. For several decades he was a fixture at Brewer’s Department on Main Street in Crossville along with his parents...

Mar 10, 2024

Katherine Elaine Fowler, age 43, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on March 10, 2024, at Cumberland Medical Center. Mrs. Fowler was born on April 8, 1980, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, daughter of Charles Phillips and Kathy Butler. Katherine worked as a Health Care Case Worker. She is survived by her husband, Phillip Fowler; children, Benton Fowler, William Fowler, and Emily...

Mar 10, 2024

Shirley Ann Wilson Wallace went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 10, 2024. She lived in Crossville, Tennessee for many years. At the time of her death, Shirley lived in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Joe K. Wallace, Sr.; son, Jeff Wallace; parents Joe and Lillie Mae Wilson; siblings, Mary Jo...

Mar 9, 2024

Aretie G. Patterson, age 82, died March 9th peacefully in her sleep with her husband at her side and is now with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born July 11, 1941, in Newport News, VA, the eldest daughter of James J. Gallins and Marie Tsitsera Gallins An honors graduate of Richmond University, she taught and was an...

Mar 7, 2024

Sharron Wrae Botsford (hereafter Sherry), beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at Good Samaritans facility on March 7, 2024, with her husband at her side. Sherry is survived by her husband, Richard Botsford, three daughters and one son, Trudee, Shellie, Debi, and David; six grandchildren, Nichole, Michael, Jessica, Jennifer, Nadia, and Moustafa; four great grandchildren, Adam,...

Mar 6, 2024

Bobby Douglas Parham, 63 years old of Elyria, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on March 6, 2024. He was born on March 25, 1960 in Cookeville, Tennessee to Bobby T. Parham and Sally Parham (nee Swicegwood). He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. Bob is survived by his father, Bobby T. (Deanna) Parham and three siblings, Mike Parham, Rick...

Mar 5, 2024

Bonnie Lou (Madden) Patterson, age 69 passed away peacefully on March 5th, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends at her home in Acworth GA. She left this world for her new home in Heaven. She is the daughter of the late Duard and Joan (Ward) Madden. She is survived by her husband, Joseph; daughters, Sarah and...

Mar 4, 2024

Virginia Lansford (“Ginger”) Snider passed away on Monday, March 4 in her apartment in New York City. She was 77 years old. Ginger was born on July 17, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois but grew up in her beloved home state of Tennessee, first living in Crossville and then she moved with her family to Signal Mountain in Chattanooga at age...

Mar 2, 2024

Shirley Mae Lang, age 88, of Crossville, TN, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Mrs. Lang was born on November 23, 1935, in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, daughter of the late Cecil Howell and Edna (Wilson) Howell. Shirley was a housekeeper and a beloved member of Bible Missionary Church. She is survived by her son, Gary Lang (Jane); daughters, Vivian...

Mar 2, 2024

Brenda Kaye Elmore, age 60, of Crossville, TN, passed away on March 2, 2024, at The Waters of Winchester. Ms. Elmore was born on February 22, 1964, in Crossville, TN, daughter of the late Ephie Houston and Lillie Houston. She was a member of Old Independent Baptist Church. Brenda is survived by her sons, Chauncey Elmore and Zackary Elmore; grandchildren,...