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Gregg KleinwachterGregg R. Kleinwachter
1950 - 2025
Gregg R. Kleinwachter, age 75, of Crossville, passed away on Nov. 1, 2025, at University of Tennessee Medical Center. Gregg was born on April 27, 1950, in Warrenville, IL, son of the late Eric Kleinwachter and Muriel (Burlage) Kleinwachter. Mr. Kleinwachter served in the United States Army from 1971-74 and worked as...
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Mrs. Loretta KreskowiakMrs. Loretta Jean Kreskowiak
2025
Laurie, 86, was married to Joseph Kreskowiak, she was an avid golfer and bowling champion, loved to sew and loved Jesus. A memorial service will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 13, 2025 at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 7503 Peavine Rd.
Richard DickinsonRichard Dickinson
Richard Dickinson, 75, of Crossville, passed away on Oct. 25, 2025, at WyndRidgeHealth & Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Dickinson was born on Tuesday, March 7, 1950, in Camden, NJ, son of William Dickinson and Dorothy (Anderson) Dickinson. Richard worked as a bus driver in the public transportation system and was a...
Leland BameLeland Bame
1939 - 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Leland "Paul" Bame, 86, who departed this life peacefully on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at Vanderbilt Hospital, Nashville, TN. Paul was born July 22, 1939, in Findlay, OH to R. Galen and Gladys (Dible) Bame. He is survived by his wife Sandy of 29 years; seven...
Erla WidemanErla Jane Rush Wideman
1932 - 2025
Erla Jane Rush "GG" Wideman of Venice, FL passed away peacefully on Sept. 29, 2025, surrounded by her family and with well wishes from her friends. Erla was born on May 20, 1932, to James and Erla Rush of Jersey City, NJ. She graduated from Dickinson HS and attended the New Jersey State Teachers College. On March...
Thomas DegaThomas Herbert Dega
1941 - 2025
Thomas H. (Tom) Dega was born in Milwaukee, WI to Herbert and Estelle Toczolowski Dega. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Mary (Moreau); their sons, Jon of Loxahatche, FL and Mark of Elkridge, MD; and their four grandchildren, Victoria (Scout) Vitus-Dega, Tressa Vitus-Dega, Savanna (Vitus-Dega)...
Barbara SpohnBarbara J Spohn
1945 - 2025
Barbara Jane Paounoff Hartley Myrberg Hartley Spohn, died July 14, 2025. She was born in Westfield, MA on July 22, 1945 to Victor and Adella (Trasko) Paounoff. She attended Bucknell University, received her BSE from Westfield State College, and MBA from Western New England College. She leaves her husband of 25...
Trudy HetrickTrudy Hetrick
1943 - 2025
Trudy Kay Hetrick, age 82, of Crossville, passed away at her home on July 22, 2025. Mrs. Hetrick was born on July 3, 1943, in Meyersdale, PA, daughter of the late Paul Christner and Anna Bertha (Gnagey) Christner. Trudy was a Registered Nurse at a hospital. She is survived by her husband, Marvin Hetrick; children,...
James MercerJames Mercer
1934 - 2025
Jim passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, and was surrounded by loved ones in his final moments. Jim grew up in Iowa and left to pursue a degree in finance from Oklahoma University. He served as president of his fraternity, Phi Kappa Psi, and it was there that his strong work ethic, leadership, and devotion to...
Dr. Daniel WoodardDr. Daniel Carter Woodard
1951 - 2025
Daniel Carter Woodard, 73, of Fairfield Glade, passed away on July 16, 2025, at Northbrooke Post Acute in Jackson, TN. Born Dec. 12, 1951, he was the son of the late James Edward Woodard and Dorothy Carter Woodard of Columbia, TN. A graduate of Central High School in Columbia in 1970 and Auburn University School of...
Mr. Leonard StarkMr. Leonard K. Stark
Leonard Knight Stark, 93, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025. He was born March 21, 1932, in Detroit, MI, the son of William Knight Stark and Florence Pearl (Proctor) Stark. Raised on the family farm, Leonard developed a strong work ethic and self-reliance early in life. He worked his way through college by...
Keith FarberKeith S. Farber
Keith S. Farber, 82, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, in Hagerstown, MD. Born on Jan. 31, 1943 in Bowmanstown, PA, Keith was the beloved son of Allen and Thelma Farber. A lifelong educator and dedicated mentor, he devoted over 35 years to teaching mathematics and computer science at Randolph High School in...
Edward DeVriesEdward J. DeVries
1942 - 2025
Ed DeVries, 83, of Crossville, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born on Jan. 30, 1942, in Holland, MI, where he was raised and later received his PHD in psychology from Michigan State University, and became a licensed psychologist. Ed dedicated his life to helping others...
George LantryGeorge Allen Lantry
1926 - 2025
George Lantry, 98, of Fairfield Glade, passed away on June 12, 2025 at Uplands Village Rehab Unit in Pleasant Hill. George was born in Terre Haute, IN on July 29, 1926 to Walter and Genevieve Lantry. The family soon moved to Detroit, MI. George attended Cass Tech High School in Detroit until he was drafted into WWII...
Ruth LazurRuth M Lazur
1937 - 2025
Ruth Martha Lazur, 87, loving wife and mother passed away on March 2, 2025, in Gold Canyon, AZ, surrounded by her family. She was a resident in Fairfield Glade for 30 years after moving from Rochester Hills, MI. She was born in Kaleva, MI on May 25, 1937, to Martin and Toini Sandell where she grew up on a small farm...
Ronald MacfarlaneRonald Innes Macfarlane
Ronald Innes Macfarlane, 83, of Fairfield Glade, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025. He was born April 17, 1942, in Montreal, Canada. He served six years in the United States Air Force, earned bachelor's degrees in English and history at The University of Connecticut, and then worked in sales for 40 years. Ron and...
William LeeWilliam Hans Lee
William Hans Lee (Bill), 98 of Ocala FL, passed away March 8, 2025. He was born July 2, 1926 in Eau Claire WI, the son of Anton & Ella Lee. Bill attended Eau Claire High School and graduated in 1943. He was awarded the Eagle Scout Award in 1943. Bill enlisted in the Army Air Forces in 1944 and served as Private...
Robert SkewisRobert J. Skewis
Robert "Bob" Skewis passed away at Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital in Sparta, TN on March 18, 2025. He was born April 3, 1951 in Emmetsburg, IA and graduated from Emmetsburg Public High School in 1969. In April 1970, Bob enlisted in the United States Air Force. He attended boot camp at Lackland AFB; received...
Norman ReissNorman Reiss
1927 - 2025
Norman Reiss, M.D., 98, born on March 12, 1927, passed away on May 7, 2025. He was a resident at Good Samaritan Fairfield Glade in Crossville. An obstetrician and gynecologist, World War II veteran and much more, he will be sorely missed by family and friends. As a teenager, Norman studied the bass fiddle. He played...
Carolyn BeckCarolyn Beck
1935 - 2025
Carolyn Suzanne Beck, 89, formerly of Lafayette, IN, and Fairfield Glade, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025. She was born July 21, 1935, in Williamsport, IN, to Benjamin and Mabel Adkins. Carolyn was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who embraced homemaking with warmth and purpose....
Ronald KlugRonald DeWayne Klug
Ronald DeWayne Klug, 90, of Crossville, passed away on April 28, 2025, at Life Care Center of Crossville. Mr. Klug was born on April 5, 1935, in Brown City, Michigan, son of the late Jay Klug and Lela (Jones) Klug. Ronald served in the National Guard. He was also a pipe fitter for a public utility company. He is...
Janeene LemieuxJaneene Lemieux
Janeene Lemieux passed on February 8, 2025. Janeene was the most beautiful soul you have ever seen in life. She saw the best in everyone. Provided every bit of shelter another person could receive. Loved without reason. Cared for more than she should have. As she got older, she would say all the time how she has a...
Walter PeakWalter Roy Peak
1940 - 2025
It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we announce the passing of Walter Roy Peak on January 5, 2025 in Franklin, Tennessee at the age of 84. Walter was known for his strong work ethic, his quick wit and sense of humor, and his love and dedication to family, industry and community. He had a generous spirit and...
Mrs. Sherrill WilliamsMrs. Sherrill Williams
After a brave battle with pancreatic cancer, Sherrill Jeffery Williams, 85, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on February 20, 2025. Born and raised in Melrose, MA, she attended Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, MA, earning a Psychology degree and marrying the love of her life, Howard "Howie" E....
Terry BurgessTerry A. Burgess
1946 - 2025
Terry A. Burgess of Fairfield Glade, a law enforcement officer for 30 years, actor of the stage and screen, avid golfer and devoted husband, passed away at home March 9 after being diagnosed with a rare and fast-acting lung cancer. He was 78. He worked most of his career as a police officer, detective and chief in...
