Obituaries

Apr 9, 2023

Joyce Arlene Nealon, age 90, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away at Life Care Center on April 9, 2023. She was born on December 15, 1932, in Hebbertsburg, to the late Carl Farmer and Agnes (Pace) Farmer. Joyce was a member of the West Avenue Church of Christ. She worked for the local school system as a cook for 18 years....

Apr 5, 2023

Peggy Ann Riddle, age 74, of Crossville, TN, passed away on April 5, 2023, at Cumberland Medical Center. She was born on December 22, 1948, in Burnsville, NC, daughter of the late Eugene Biss Riddle and Betty Ann (Pittman) Riddle. Peggy was a dispatcher for Sears and Roboeck she was a member of Crab Orchard Christian Church. She is survived...

Apr 5, 2023

No Services are scheduled at this time for Richard “Dick” George Simpson, age 91, of Crossville, Tennessee, who passed away on April 5, 2023. Survivors: Son- Douglas Simpson; Daughters- Deborah McCaffery (William) and Diane Stanley (Mark); and 6 Grandchildren.

Apr 5, 2023

Anthony Ross Godsey, age 62, of Crossville, TN, passed away on April 5, 2023, at Cumberland Medical Center.

He was born on December 16, 1960, in Lebanon, TN, son of the late Hollis F. Godsey and Ethelene (Arline) Godsey.

Anthony was a self-employed mechanic and of the Christian Faith.

He is survived by...

Apr 2, 2023

Calvin James “Hunkus” Henry, age 68, was born on September 30, 1954, to Otis and Ila Ann Henry in Crossville, TN. He passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Cumberland Medical Center surrounded by his family.

Calvin is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Henry; daughters, Amber Henry (Michael Bayless), Shelby Oakes, and Casey Bowman; son,...

Mar 31, 2023

Funeral Services for Sherley Denton Wyatt, age 80, of Crossville, Tennessee, who passed away on March 31, 2023 will be held on Monday, April 3, 2023 at 5:00 PM at Bilbrey Funeral Home with burial to follow at Crossville City Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM prior to the service. Sherley Denton Wyatt, age 80,...

Mar 30, 2023

Billy Thomas Sherrill, age 27, of Knoxville, TN, passed away at his home on March 30, 2023. He was born on February 12, 1996, in Crossville, TN, son of Robert Thomas Sherrill and Robin Lee Housley. Billy worked as a veterinarian tech and as a waiter. He enjoyed watching football, especially the Seattle Seahawks. He is survived by his parents,...

Mar 30, 2023

Carole Ann Bogardus, age 80, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on March 30, 2023, at Cumberland Medical Center. She was born on July 10, 1942, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, daughter of the late Frank Mizak and Julia (Kushner) Mizak. Carole was a supervisor in special needs mental health. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. She is...

Mar 28, 2023

Herman A. Pelfrey, age 70, of Crossville, TN, passed away on March 28, 2023 at Cumberland Medical Center.

He was born on January 15, 1953, in Crab Orchard, TN, son of the late Sherman Otto Pelfrey and Mildred Clara (Amonett) Pelfrey.

Herman was an automotive mechanic and of the Baptist Faith.

He is...

Mar 26, 2023

Michelle Marie Pelfrey passed over peacefully on March 26th of 2023. Although she hated large crowds, there were so many people crowded by her bedside to show their love and honor for this beautiful woman. There were tears flowing and countless words spoken. Most importantly, there were so many laughs and stories told. Stories filled with memories and pleasure....

Mar 21, 2023

Sheila Lee Wright Larsen, age 78, of Crossville, TN, graduated to her Heavenly reward on March 21, 2023, surrounded by her family at Cumberland Medical Center.

She was born on March 17, 1945, in Lafayette, Indiana, daughter of the late Charles Lee Wright and Jeannette Minnie (Melin) Wright.  She was the oldest child of 6.  The family...

Mar 19, 2023

Judith Ann Mathes, age 80, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on March 19, 2023, at Parkwest Medical Center. She was born on June 18, 1942, in Buffalo, New York, daughter of the late Earl Noody and Evelyn (Godfrey) Noody. Judith worked in guest services in a recreational facility and of the Baptist Faith. She is survived by her son, Daniel...

Mar 16, 2023

A Funeral Service for William “Pete” Pelfrey, age 81, of Crossville, Tennessee, who passed away at Cookeville Regional Medical Center on March 16, 2023, will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 3:00 PM at Bilbrey Funeral Home. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

Graveside and burial...

Mar 16, 2023

Mary Ruth Ford, age 73, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on March 16, 2023, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 27, 1950, in Cookeville, Tennessee, daughter of Riley Gibbons and Delphia Gibbons. Mary was a dishwasher at a restaurant and a member of Plateau Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughters, Jeannie England, Mary...

Mar 16, 2023

Ruth Kwant, age 94, of Cumberland, TN, entered into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Ruth was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Garrett and Fannie (Pylman) Dykstra on May 26, 1928. She married John Kwant on June 1, 1950. Ruth is survived and missed by Jill (Bob) Linman and Jack (Carol Chabowski) Kwant; five grandchildren, Christine...

Mar 13, 2023

No Services are scheduled at this time for Constance Roy Swift, age 84, of Crossville, Tennessee, who passed away at her home on March 13, 2023. Survivors: Husband- Ralph William Swift; Sons- Jeffrey Swift and David Swift; Daughter- Deborah Ruch; Stepson- Joseph Ruch; Grandchildren- Matthew Ruch, Alexa Swift, Audrey Swift, Elizabeth Swift, Joshua Swift, Romeo Gilbert, and Alexander Gilbert;...

Mar 11, 2023

Jeffrey Holt Shaw, age 58, of Crossville, TN, passed away on March 11, 2023. He was born February 6, 1965, in Nashville, TN, son of Joe and Peggy Shaw. Mr. Shaw was Market Manager at PEG Broadcasting and a member of Revolution Church. He is survived by his wife, Dawn Reed Shaw; children, Joseph Reed Shaw, Anna Holt Shaw, and...

Mar 10, 2023

A Funeral Service for Joseph Trenton “J.T.” Myers, age 87, of Pikeville, Tennessee, who passed away at his home on March 10, 2023 will be held on Monday, March 13, 2023, at 3:00 PM at Bilbrey Funeral Home followed by burial at Collier Cemetery in Bledsoe County. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2:00 PM to...

Mar 10, 2023

A Funeral Service for Earl Michael Couch, age 76, of Crossville, Tennessee, who passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on March 10, 2023 will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Bilbrey Funeral Home followed by burial at Smith Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Mar 9, 2023

A Funeral Service for John Edgar Turner, age 82, of Crossville, TN, who passed away on March 9, 2023, will be held at Bilbrey Funeral Home on Monday, March 13, 2023, at 12:00 PM. Family will receive friends from 10:00 to 12:00 prior to the service. John Edgar Turner, 82, was born on October 29, 1940. John was the son...