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Robert Skewis
1951 - 2025
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...
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Norman 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 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 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 Lemieux
2025
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 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 Williams
1939 - 2025
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 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...
Ronald Murphy
Ronald Frank Murphy, 87, of Mooresville, NC, formerly of Crossville, TN, passed away at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center, Huntersville, NC, on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Born on May 30, 1937, in Cressona, PA, Ron was the son of Ezevel and Wayne Murphy. He married Judith Moon on Feb. 7, 1960, in Macomb, IL. She...
Mrs. Karen Gainer
Karen Elaine (Bender) Gainer passed away on Feb. 21, 2025 after heart surgery. She was born Nov. 2, 1944 in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of Alfred and Ethel (Ryan) Bender. Karen worked for the Erie Lackawanna Railroad as a clerk and then was promoted to chief clerk. She moved to Fairfield Glade with her husband, Gerald,...
Ronald Warren
1942 - 2025
Ronald B. Warren, 82, of Crossville, passed away at Good Samaritan Society on February 21, 2025, after a lengthy illness. Mr. Warren was born on June 11, 1942, in Woodbury, TN, son of the late Nolan C. Warren and Mazel L. (Young) Warren. Ronald was the Budget Manager for Chevrolet Motor Division. Ron worked for...
James Heitzman
1945 - 2025
Jim was born in Springfield IL. to Robert and Patricia Heitzman who proceeded him in death along with his brother Robert Heitzman of Birmingham, AL. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Debbie (Donaldson) Heitzman and his son, Jim (Jamie) Heitzman and grandson Brady of Aurora IL. Before moving to Fairfield Glade,...
Calvin Smart
1947 - 2025
Calvin Smart, 77 of Crossville, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025. Calvin was born to Lea and Merceda Riehle Smart on January 24, 1947, in Marshfield, Wisconsin. He graduated from Colby High School. Calvin won the Gold Medal in the Senior Olympics of Tennessee. He was an avid sports fan. His favorite teams...
Jerome Oidtman
1934 - 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jerome "Jerry" Henry Oidtman, aged 91, who left us peacefully on January 18, 2025. Jerry was born on January 9, 1934, and spent his life dedicated to his family, friends, and the community. Jerry was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and...
C. Teall
1937 - 2025
Sunrise May 18, 1937 - Sunset January 14, 2025 C. Thomas Teall, lovingly known as Tom, passed peacefully at the age of 87 after a short illness. Tom had visions of his future as a farmer and was a member of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) until he met his future bride, Mary Anna, of almost 65 years on a blind...
Hazel Eggers
1929 - 2024
Hazel was born in London, England where she lived her childhood years during World War II with many recollections of the bombings and taking shelter with her brothers. The family moved to Texas, then when she was 18 the family moved to Nashville, TN where she met her husband Paul at First Baptist Church. She and...
Mary Jones
1934 - 2024
Mary M Jones was born on March 6, 1934, to Murel and Rhoda Munro in Jackson, Michigan. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Robert W Jones; daughters, Robin Ramberg (David) and Marla O'Sullivan (Terry); five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her son, Daniel R Jones. Mary was a...
Harold Reaves
1950 - 2024
Harold David Reaves, 74, of Fairfield Glade, 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...
Patricia Senus
1968 - 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 community where she resided with her family for the past...
Carolyn Smylie
Born Mary Carolyn Chappell to Charles Ulmer "Chap" Chappell and Cora Greer Chappell, in Chula, Georgia, on August 13, 1934, in the midst of the Great Depression, she was the fourth child and only daughter in a family of proud and hard-working South Georgia farmers. Her independent and fierce personality stood her...
Sallie Guy
1928 - 2024
Sallie Pearl Turner Mount Guy, 95, went to be with her Lord, Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at her home in Fairfield Glade. She was born in the Bronx in a hospital across from Yankee Stadium on December 17, 1928, to Julius and Bessie Turner. She grew up in Rochester, NY and was valedictorian of her high school class...
Douglas Bockstanz
1941 - 2024
Douglas Lee Bockstanz, 83, of Crossville, passed away at Life Care Center of Crossville on October 22, 2024. Mr. Bockstanz was born on July 4, 1941, in Michigan, son of the late Louis Bockstanz and Lois (Bosworth) Bockstanz. Douglas worked as an executive in the paper industry for many years. He left the paper...
Carl Ellis
1932 - 2024
Carl R. (Doc) Ellis, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on July 31, 2024, at the age of 92. He was born on July 17, 1932, in Covington, Ohio, and most recently resided in Fairfield Glade. He passed away on July 31, 2024 at the Cumberland Medical Center. Doc is survived by his loving wife, Sharon...
Jean Calladine
1927 - 2024
Jean Elizabeth (Denn) Calladine, age 97, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Tuesday, July 16, 2024. She was born in Wayne, PA to George and Helen Denn. They moved to Wilmington, Delaware shortly thereafter. She graduated from P.S. Dupont High School where she met her life partner, Charles. Jean and...
Paul Eggers Sr.
Paul Robert Eggers, Sr, born in Elmhurst, IL, passed away on July 19, 2024, at Good Samaritans in Fairfield Glade. As a young child, his family spent many summers at their cottage. His Dad built on the shores of Bear Lake, Michigan. Paul graduated from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, and soon obtained a job at...
