Crossville Chronicle

Mr. Ezra "Dallas" Buchannon, age 76, a resident of the Dogwood Community of Rockwood (Cumberland County), Tennessee passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, at his home. He was born May 5, 1945, in the Dogwood Community of Cumberland County, Tennessee. Mr. Buchannon was a retired Diesel Mechanic with the Tennessee Valley Authority and was a member of the Machinist Union Local # 1458 in Chattanooga, Tennessee; and was a member of the Rockwood Masonic Lodge # 403 F. & A.M. He liked to cook and mow the yard. Mr. Buchannon was preceded in death by his parents Ezra Jackson Buchannon & Easter Belle Parmer Buchannon; sisters, Gladys Davis and Virginia McLean; and brother, Lawrence Buchannon....

Mr. George Allen Seals IV, age 34, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at Cumberland Medical Center. He was born September 30, 1986 to George Allen Seals III and Wilma Robalee Evans Seals in Rockwood, TN. He worked at Durable Products Inc. at the shipping and receiving department. He was a member of Whites Creek Baptist Church. He loved hunting, fishing, off roading and anything that got him outside to enjoy nature. He is preceded in death by: mother, Wilma Seals; grandparents: George A Seals Jr. and Opal Seals and Lester and Vina Evans. He is survived by: Father: George Allen Seals III of Spring City, TN Companion: Ashley Burges ...

Our beloved daughter, Kristen Lee Brashears, passed on to Heaven on Thursday, September 16, 2021. She is survived by seven children, the two youngest Jerry Dean Brashears III and Riley Payton Brashears; three brothers, M. Shawn Fisher, Daniel C. Fisher and Brad J. Fisher; and by us, her parents, Donald T. Fisher and Kimberley K. Fisher. All of us along with her extended family and many loving friends will miss her beautiful smile and generous heart. We will grip tight and treasure the 42 years of memories. "Godspeed Kristie, until we hold each other again. P.S. Give Hazel a hug for us." The service will be held at 7 pm on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Loudon Funeral Home, following...

Mr. Larry J. Dalton, age 72, a resident of Crab Orchard, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at his home. He was born November 18, 1948, in Rockwood, Tennessee. Larry was a retired Telecoms System Mechanic and worked in the Telecommunications industry for over 30 years. Larry was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War where he honorably served his Country. He was a member of the Crab Orchard V.F.W.; and was a proud member of the National Rifle Association. He loved to visit people, gardening, canning, guns, and reloading ammunition. Most of all, Larry loved spending time with his family and friends, and he never met a stranger. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grat...

Mr. Lonnie B. Shumate, age 61, a resident of the Ozone Community of Rockwood, Tennessee, formerly of Frankfort, Kentucky passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021, at the Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tennessee. He was born March 16, 1960, in Versailles, Kentucky. He was formerly a Stocker at Walmart in Crossville, Tennessee and was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran. Lonnie loved University of Tennessee Football, and Kentucky Basketball, but most of all loved spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Lonnie B. Shumate, Sr.; mother, Faye E. Roach; step-father, Bishop Roach; and brother, Scotty Shumate. Survivors include: Wife of 27 years: Ginger Shumate of Rockwood,...

Clifton E. Maddux, Jr. (Cliff) age 91, of Fairfield Glade, TN, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 in Knoxville, TN. He was born in Hopkinsville, KY, to parents Clifton and Gladys Maddux. Cliff graduated from Hopkinsville High School and honorably served 4 years in the United States Airforce. Subsequent to serving in the military he attended Draughon's Business College in Paducah, KY and from there began his more than 30 year accounting career with Modine Mfg. Co. in Paducah. Cliff and his wife, Doris of 67 years, retired to the golfing community of Fairfield Glade in 1993. He maintained his GREAT golf game until he was 89. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his...

On June 26, 2021, Dr. Robert Limbaugh Simpson, devoted husband, and father of four children, passed away after a fulfilling life of 96 years. He was born on January 25, 1925 in Rutherfordton, NC to Oscar and Gladys (Yawn) Simpson and married Nadine Callahan in Quincy, IL on August 28, 1954. In his last days, Dr. Simpson recognized his own prognosis, and advised his cardiologist, "You can't fix this hundred-year-old body". Drafted into the Army during World War II, before graduating from high school, he carried schoolbooks across the South Pacific to complete his diploma. While stationed in the Philippines, the desperate need of the locals for medical care became his inspiration to study...

David Malcolm Wyckoff was born April 16, 1936 in Peoria, Illinois to Raymond and Mary Wyckoff. David passed into glory March 21, 2021 at the age of 84 in Elkhart Indiana at Hubbard Hills Healthcare Facility. He was the youngest of 6 and enjoyed a close relationship with them. He has one living brother, Arthur Wyckoff of Peoria, Illinois. He is preceded in death by his sisters Elizabeth Oetzel, Clara Niblack, and Grace McCoy, and a brother Edward Wyckoff. He is also preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Mary Wyckoff, and his wife Joyce Lee Wyckoff. He has two sons and one daughter: Mark Wyckoff of Sparta Tennessee, Brad (Holly) Wyckoff of South Bend, Indiana, and Marla...

Carolyn Sue Taylor - age 78 of Knoxville passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Member of Fairview Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Walter and Mildred Griffith. Survived by son, Steven O. (Carol) Taylor; daughters, Danielle (David) McDonald, Malinda (John) Cornelison; grandchildren, Brandon (Brittney) McDonald, Hayden McDonald, Ayricka Cornelison, Ashtyn Cornelison, Aubrey Cornelison, Janese Chase, Jarred (Lenisa) Clemons, Julia (Andrew) Cate; great grandchildren, Ziek Cate, Ayla Cate, Lacy Lekas, and Annie Clemons; and brothers, Gary (Judy) Griffith, Rick Griffith. The family will receive friends 2:00-3:00 PM Sunday, March 28, 2021, at Fairview Baptist Church followed by a...

Wally, born October 26, 1951 in Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully at home on March 4, 2021 in Fairfield Glade, TN. After Graduating from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale's School of Communications in 1973, his career in radio broadcasting began. Wally became a legendary sound engineer at WFAA-TV in Dallas, Texas and was instrumental in shaping the "WFAA sound". He produced countless music packages and jingles, and conquered anything and everything tricky in audio production during his 35-year tenure. Those who worked with him called him a mentor, cheerleader and a really good guy. He always had a big smile on his face and in his heart. Wally's passions included, first and...

Adele Elizabeth Tinney, 96, passed away peacefully at her daughter's house, with her family present on Monday, March 1, 2021. She lived an active, happy life full of adventures, learning, volunteering, guiding young people's lives and loving with an enormous heart. Born to John D. and Mamie (Broad) Price, in Pen Argyl, Pa., on May 30, 1924, she was their only beloved child. Young Adele took piano lessons, sang in the church choir, and loved a young boy in second grade who would become her husband. Adele attended Pen Argyl High School and then attended East Stroudsburg State Teacher's College. She graduated in just three years she said, "Because all the boys were at war and it was no...

Mary Frances Snider Greene, age 91, formerly of Memphis, died at her home on January 23, 2021. She was a daughter of the late Luther Lonnie Snider and Carolyn Gardner Peterson Snider. A brother, James Gardner Snider, and long-time partner, George Bush, predeceased her. She is survived by her daughter, Jeanie Whitington Mercer (Breen Bland), Memphis; granddaughter, Amanda Mercer Thompson (Dave), Atlanta, GA; sister, Lonnie Catherine Snider Arnold, Colorado Springs, CO; special niece Kathleen Arnold (Jerry Siegel), Aurora, CO and other nieces, Julia Arnold and Sally Arnold Meister, both of Colorado Springs, CO, and nephews, Jim Snider, Dennison TX, and Keith Snider, North Augusta, SC, several...

Mark Findley, 69 Franklin, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020. He was born on January 21, 1951. Mark is survived by son, Marcus Findley; son, Kyle Findley (Jessica); grandsons, Sheridan, Nicholas and Jackson; brothers, David (Susana), Andy and Bruce (Brook), Indiana; ex-wife Sharon Findley Nolting and his loving companion Carolynn Friddle. He is preceded in passing by his parents and his grandson, Morgan. Mark was raised on a grain farm in Bargersville where he developed his strong work ethic. This work ethic propelled him to letter in track, basketball and football at Franklin Community High School. Mark graduated high school in 1969 and went on to play Division I Football at...

Homer Huston Threet, 80, of Lincolnton, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. He was born on November 24, 1939 in Crossville, TN, to the late Scott and Ada Sells Threet. He loved his career in construction, was a hard worker, strong, loving man with a big heart. He loved his family and was a great role model, teacher and friend. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a great storyteller. He knew the value of a good name, to always do the right thing even when no one is looking. He will be greatly missed. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by sisters, Peggy Kilby, Naomi Parsons, Melvie Wilbanks; brothers, James Threet, Scott Threet, Jr., Benton Threet, Teddy Threet;...

Our loving mother, Helen M. Mercer, passed away October 11, 2020, at Stonebridge Assisted Living in Hampstead, NC. She was born August 22, 1923, in Blue Island, IL, to the late Floyd and Theodora Gertzen Vogel. During WWII, she worked at the Pullman Company making airplane wings. She provided a supportive, loving home for her husband and children. During her 66 years of marriage to Harry, they lived in many different states where his job transfers took them; the last being Maine, where she was active in St. Joseph's Church in Brewer, ME. Eventually, they moved to Tennessee to live with their daughter Marianne where the love of her life, Harry, passed away in 2013. At St. Alphonsus...

Katie 'Fern' Cox Curtis, age 82, of Charleston, passed away on Friday September 4, 2020, at Tennova Hospital in Cleveland. A native of Crossville and lifelong resident of Bradley County, she was the daughter of the late Link and Mildred Hamby Cox. She was preceded in death by her daughter Kimberly Hutsell, sons-in-law C.L. Hutsell and Billy Sutton, and brothers Kenneth Cox and Grant Cox. She attended Charleston Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Fern was a wonderful, loving wife, mother and nana. She will be greatly missed. She is survived her husband of 63 years, James Curtis of Charleston, daughters Cynthia Sutton of Charleston and Denise and Rick Barnes of Cleveland, grandsons,...

Donald David Amos, age 75 of Knoxville, formerly of Crossville, passed away August 25, 2020. He was a Navy veteran and retired from Tennessee Tri-cor. Donald was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Preceded in death by parents, 2 sisters, and 1 brother. Survived by loving wife of many years Vicki Parham Amos; children Aimee (Robert) Wicker, Donald David (Karie) Amos Jr., Robert (Kim) Sanders, Lori (Tommy) Tatum, and Amy (Aaron) Brown; 14 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; brother Larry Amos; several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at a later date. Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel in charge of arrangements.

Archie Gene (Harry) Williams, age 72, of Deer Lodge lost his battle with liver and kidney failure at 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2020. With his wife, children, and grandchildren by his side. He fought hard, but the battle was not to be won this time. His name was called, and the call was answered. Archie or "Harry" as he was known was born in Deer Lodge, Tennessee on March 26, 1948. He started work as a timber cutter then to factory work at Kellwood at Sunbright. Then Stelwood at Harriman before working at Osh Kosh B' Gosh in Jamestown. Then on August 1, 1990, buying what became known as Williams Market & Deli. Harry became a valued part of Morgan County as a businessman for 30...

Robert Thomas (Tom) Dressler, age 84, of Marietta, Georgia passed away April 30, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Margaret Dressler, his first wife, Mattie Saul Dressler, to whom he was married for 47 years, and his second wife, Gloria, only six hours before him. Tom was born in Hinton, WV and raised in East Bank, WV, where he graduated from East Bank High School before moving on to earn his degree in Electrical Engineering at West Virginia Institute of Technology, where he held the distinction of being the first graduate from their EE program to graduate with the highest honors the Institute could bestow. Tom and Mattie moved to Pittsburgh, PA upon his graduation...

Mr. Elwood V. Norris of Fairfield Glade, TN passed away Friday, April 17, 2020 due to complications associated with Covid-19. A private family graveside service will be done at a future date and time. Elwood served his country in the Army during the Korean War. After his service was completed, he was employed for over 30 years as a draftsman and later promoted to the Engineering Dept. at Delco Moraine Brake Division in Dayton, Ohio. He retired in 1987 but didn't quit working. He volunteered his time and labor helping different organizations including his church. Elwood and his wife Nancy moved to Fairfield Glade, Tn. in 1994. He helped design and build his retirement home on one of...

Phyllis Jean Moretz Smith, 80, bargain shopper, expert story teller, professional phone talker, beach lovin', country cooking, hard huggin', picture taking machine, passed on Tuesday April 7, 2020. She was born on 3/21/40, in Lynch KY, daughter to Edward and Noble Moretz. Jean resided in Snellville, GA and was married to Paul Sidney Smith since 1958. She drove a school bus for several years, and worked at Rich's Department Store for over 25 years. She loved the simple things like great conversations, taking pictures and walks on the beach. Jean is survived by her husband Paul Smith, and three children Pam Smith, Buddy Smith & Lynn Smith. Also, her grandchildren Ashley Smith and...