Obituaries

Jul 16, 2023

Jerry William Welch, age 79, of Hendersonville, TN, passed away at his home on July 16, 2023. Mr. Welch was born on November 26, 1943, in Crossville, TN, son of the late Grady Curtis Welch and Lois Duvall Muesing. Jerry was a Civil Engineer for the state of Tennessee. He attended Pine Eden Baptist Church. He is survived by his...

Jul 16, 2023

Juanita P. Montgomery, age 93, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away at her home on July 16, 2023.

Mrs. Montgomery was born on October 3, 1929, in Static, Kentucky, daughter of the late Phillip Harrison Pryor and Arza Mae (Manis) Pryor.

Juanita was a local business owner and of the Pentecostal faith.  She is dearly loved...

Jul 10, 2023

Graveside Services for Gerald A. Campbell, age 73, who passed away on July 10, 2023, will be held at Browntown Cemetery on Friday, July 14, 2023, at 1:00 PM. Survivors: Wife- Donna Cordell Campbell; Daughter- Tonya Rimes; Grandchildren- Courtney Emery (Jordan) and Justin Rimes (Nicole); Great Grandchild- Jack Rimes; Sister- Treva Parks; and Brother- William “Shorty” Campbell (Barbara).

Jul 10, 2023

William (Bill) Elzer, Sr., age 90, of Fairfield Glade, TN, unexpectedly passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on July 10, 2023. Bill was born on March 13, 1933, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, son of the late Joseph Elzer and Christine (Markham) Elzer. After his honorable discharge from the US Army, Bill returned home to his wife and baby daughter. He attended...

Jul 2, 2023

No services are scheduled for Ilona Irene Wood, age 69, of Crossville, TN, who passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. Mrs. Wood was born on March 16, 1954, in Watkins Glen, NY and worked in the banking industry. She is survived by her partner, Dave Harris and son, Vernon McCauley.

Jul 2, 2023

No services are scheduled at this time for Logan Matthew Thornton, age 26, of Crossville, Tennessee, who passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023. Mr. Thornton was born on June 3, 1997, in Knoxville, Tennessee, son of Alex Thornton and Heather (Lail) Thornton. Logan worked in the automobile industry. He is survived by his son, Braxton Thornton; parents, Alex and...

Jul 2, 2023

Shirley Crystal Streu, 90, of Fairfield Glade, TN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 2, 2023, surrounded by family. Shirley entered the world on August 12, 1932, in Two Rivers, WI, the only child of August and Gladys Bredael. She attended school in Two Rivers and was a member of the Two Rivers Washington High School graduating class of 1950....

Jun 30, 2023

Cynthia “Cindy” A. Richards, age 56, of Crossville, TN, passed away on June 30, 2023, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. Ms. Richards was born on April 13, 1967, in Livingston, TN, daughter of Jerry Richards and Frances (Sherfield) Richards. Cindy worked as a Seamstress and was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her son, James Ray Davenport,...

Jun 27, 2023

A Memorial Service for Samuel Joseph Mantooth, age 40, of Crossville, TN, who passed away on June 27, 2023 at Cumberland Medical Center, will be held on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at 1:00 PM at the Lake Tansi Community Church. Samuel was born on December 23, 1982 in Brooksville, FL and worked as a Pharmacy Technician. He is survived by...

Jun 27, 2023

Gregory Keith Selby, age 60, of Crossville, TN, passed away on June 27, 2023 at Cumberland House. Mr. Selby was born on July 29, 1962, in Crossville, TN, son of T. J. Selby and Shirley (Meadows) McReynolds. Greg worked in customer service at a tire and auto parts store. He is survived by his son, Christopher Selby; daughter, Cassidy Selby;...

Jun 25, 2023

Patricia Ann Campbell Ball was born on October 18, 1958, and passed into heaven on June 25, 2023, from a massive stroke. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wes and Ruth Campbell; children, Joshua Ball and Amy Hicks Cowan; and brother, Gary Campbell. She is survived by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Bill Koch and Debbie and...

Jun 23, 2023

Mary Jane (Janie) Kirkland, age 82, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Signature Healthcare of Putnam County on June 23, 2023.

Ms. Kirkland was born on October 23, 1940, in Crossville, Tennessee, daughter of the late Ernest Burden and Ida (Tollett) Burden.

Janie loved spending time with her family and friends, gardening and fishing in...

Jun 22, 2023

Bob Jelen, 68, passed away June 22, 2023 at his home in Tennesee. Bob was born March 5, 1955 in Salem Ohio, son of the late Robert F. Jelen and Joan (Chulak) Jelen.

Bob was a 1973 graduate of Salem High School. He received a Bachelor of Engineering from General Motors Institute in Flint Michigan. He had...

Jun 21, 2023

Nancy Ellen Moore Chewning, age 74, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland House on June 21, 2023.

Mrs. Chewning was born on August 30, 1948, in Huntington, West Virginia, daughter of the late Fred Moore and Martha (Hundley) Moore.

Nancy was a librarian and teacher. She attended Crossville First United Methodist Church. In her...

Jun 18, 2023

Carol Joyce Griffin, age 81, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away at her home on June 18, 2023.

Mrs. Griffin was born on March 12, 1942, in Zion, Illinois, daughter of the late Orville Hawkins and Blanche Marie (English) Hawkins.

Carol worked as a housekeeper and was of the Methodist Faith.

She is survived...

Jun 17, 2023

Burial for Donnie Odell Findley, age 84, of Crossville, TN, who passed away on June 17, 2023, will be held at Crossville City Cemetery on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 1:00 PM. Survivors: Daughter- Amey Milke; and Grandson- Liam Milke.

Jun 16, 2023

Adam George Essenburg, age 40, of Fairfield Glade, TN, passed away on June 16, 2023, at Cumberland Medical Center. Mr. Essenburg was born on September 13, 1982, in Buffalo, NY, son of George E. Essenburg and the late Cindy Essenburg. He was raised in North Tonawanda, NY for 29 years and lived in Fairfield Glade with his father for 11...

Jun 16, 2023

Geneva Murphy McCaleb, age 83, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on June 16, 2023 at Sacred Ground Hospice House. Mrs. McCaleb was born on May 6, 1940, in Scalf, Kentucky, daughter of the late Dan William Murphy and Tressie Mae Murphy Baker. Geneva worked as a Maintenance Administrator for Bell South and was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. She...

Jun 15, 2023

No Services are scheduled at this time for Richard Marvin Gilpin, age 85, of Crossville, Tennessee, who passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023.

Jun 4, 2023

Cynthia Imogene (Hodge) Turner, age 94, passed away on June 4, 2023 at her home in Crossville, TN. Born in Wilder, TN, Cynthia, also known as Gena, lived most of her adult life in the greater Cleveland, OH area returning to Crossville to retire. Her willingness to accept new challenges led her down many career paths. She lived with an...