Obituaries

Dec 8, 2024

Lucas George York was born sleeping with the Angels on December 8, 2024, at 10:14 p.m. at Cumberland Medical Center to Seth and Emily York. Service will be Thursday, December 12, at 11 o’clock at Bilbrey Funeral Home with burial to be at the York Family Cemetery. Service will be performed by Chaplin Jacob Brink.  Pallbearers Daniel Murphy and...

Dec 7, 2024

Frances A. Jones, a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 7th, 2024, at age 83. Frances was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania on June 21st, 1941, to George and Rose Opat-Fister. The oldest of three siblings, Frances, spent her life as a devoted and loving mother. Resilient, and stubborn, Frances would challenge even the...

Dec 4, 2024

A Memorial Service Darrell Glenn Witt, Sr., age 64, of Crossville, Tennessee, will be held at Bilbrey Funeral Home on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 7:00 PM. Family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM prior to the service. Survivors include: Daughter - Tiffany Barnwell (Mark); Son - Darrell G. Witt, Jr. (Angel); Grandchildren - Aliyah Wyatt, Alexis Wyatt,...

Dec 2, 2024

Harold David Reaves, 74 of Fairfield Glade, TN, passed away December 2, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Harold (Dave) was preceded in death by his parents Frank I. and Mary Z. Reaves. He is survived by Linda Surber Reaves, his wife of 46 years, sister Carol Ann (David) Kathary, his nephews Benjamin (Kristen), Reaves, Scott (Lauren), and Michael, as...

Dec 1, 2024

Duane Earl Schiller, age 90, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away in the comfort of his home with family at his side on December 1, 2024. Duane was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Amanda Schiller; brother, Elwyn Schiller; brother-in-law, David Schafer; two nieces and a nephew; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is survived by his loving wife, Donna;...

Dec 1, 2024

Michael Charles Censky, 75, passed away peacefully in his home with loved ones by his side in December 2024. Originally from Wisconsin, he had also lived in Arizona before settling in Tennessee. Michael lived a dignified and fulfilling life defined by a strong work ethic, a playful sense of humor, and most of all, an abiding love and devotion to...

Nov 29, 2024

Mrs. Tammie Bilbrey Allred, age 54 of Alpine, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Tammie was born on September 30, 1970, in Putnum County, to Glen Bilbrey and the late Brenda Hicks. She loved the Lord and her family dearly. She is survived by her husband of 21 years,...

Nov 29, 2024

Wilfred B. Richie of Crossville, TN, passed away at his home on Friday, November 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Torquay, England, Wilfred grew up in Carney's Point, NJ. He proudly served in the United States Airforce as an aircraft mechanic in Charleston, SC. Following his military service, he worked as an electrical engineer for Monsanto in...

Nov 29, 2024

Roger Frederick Coulther, age 89, of Crossville, TN, passed away on November 29, 2024, at Wyndridge Health and Rehabilitation Center. Roger was born on November 13, 1935, in Newark, NJ, son of the late Harry Roger Coulther and Sarah Louise (Smith) Coulther. Roger and his wife, Judith, were happily married for 66 years. He is survived by his wife, Judith...

Nov 27, 2024

Jeannine Anita Chicoine, age 93, of Crossville, TN, passed away at her home on November 27, 2024. Mrs. Chicoine was born on September 20, 1931, in Canada, daughter of the late Rene Seguin and Alice (Champagne) Seguin. Jeannine was a medical records coder. She is survived by her children, Kim Chicoine, Valerie Crapo, Kerry Chicoine and Kelly Smith (Gary); grandchildren,...

Nov 25, 2024

Paul Thomas David Sr passed away at Wynridge Hospice Facility in Crossville, TN on November 25th 2024.He was respected by many and loved by all. This proud Marine is survived by his Bride (wife) Diana David and her children Patricia Mason and Eretta Archibald. Also his children Paul David, Chris David, Keith David, Melissa David from his first wife Debbie...

Nov 24, 2024

Diana Jean Helton, age 72, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on November 24, 2024, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Mrs. Helton was born on May 19, 1952, in Richmond, Indiana, daughter of the late David J. Norton and Sarah B. (Hunt) Norton. Diana worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She is survived by her husband, Steven Helton; children, Dawnda Frisa (Anthony), Sarajo...

Nov 19, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia Senus, who passed away on November 19, 2024, at the age of 56. Born on February 16, 1968, in Rahway, NJ, she lived in Jackson, NJ from 1997 to 2022. Patty was a beloved member of the Crossville, TN community where she resided with her family for the...

Nov 18, 2024

Exzavia “Chuck” Woodley was born on June 2, 1957, at Grundy Hospital in Atlanta, GA to Joe and Sally Woodley. He attended Southwest Atlanta High School and graduated from the class of 1975. Chuck passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, at Fort Sanders hospital. Anyone who had the pleasure and the honor to know Chuck was forever touched by...

Nov 15, 2024

Richard Bradley “Brad” Kellum, 51, passed away on November 15, 2024, after a 3-year long battle with cancer. Brad was born on December 31, 1972, to Marsha Kay (Kellum) Minter in Birmingham, Alabama. Brad was a current resident of Crossville, Tennessee but was born and raised in Alabama and is where he spent all his life. He loved Alabama Football,...

Nov 14, 2024

Larry Anthony (Tony) Hodge passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024. He was born to Luthor and Cora Hodge on July 23, 1935, in Crossville, TN. They were among the first Homestead families. Tony grew up in the Cumberland Homesteads, attended Crossville High School and served in the 82nd Army Airborne Division as a paratrooper. He worked as a carpenter...

Nov 10, 2024

Virginia (Ginny) E. Schneider completed her life on earth on November 10, 2024, in Crossville, TN after a long illness. She was born 12/29/1934 to Robert E. Puckett and Stella Zeigler Puckett in Wichita, KS and grew up in the Wichita, Hutchinson, and Augusta, Kansas area. She was always excellent in school, going through high school with all A’s and...

Nov 10, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of JoAnn Eddlemon Jackson, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. JoAnn was born on April 16th, 1942, in the small town of Kenton, TN. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 10th, 2024, at Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, TN.

JoAnn was the cherished daughter...

Nov 7, 2024

. Sharon Kay Emerson-Brady, age 56, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on November 7, 2024, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. This boring old world was blessed with the arrival of Mrs. Emerson-Brady on April 1, 1968. Yes, April Fools’ Day and more than one of her daughters had a bit more fun with this than what we probably...

Nov 6, 2024

Thomas Larry Tidwell of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 86. Thomas “Larry” was born in Nashville TN., July 13th, 1938, the son of James and Rosalie (Campbell) Tidwell. He graduated from Eaton Rapids High School in 1958, worked at GM for over 30 years. Larry coached all 3 of his sons in various...