Crossville Chronicle

Mrs. Norma Grace Matthews Carr, age 79 of Crossville, passed away Friday December 16, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born January 11, 1943, to the late Clyde and Lois Matthews. On June 10, 1961, Norma was married to Joseph Burley Carr. She has been a faithful member of Rinnie Baptist Church for her entire life. Norma loved her church and enjoyed her time directing Christmas plays, working with the youth, and cooking and serving at the numerous dinners and benefits. She was preceded in death by her parents: Clyde and Lois Matthews. Her grandparents: Samuel and Della Scroggins, and Dillard and Ova Matthews. Two brothers: Mark and Marvin Matthews. One sister: Virginia...

Mr. Carl James Long, age 78, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022 at the Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, Tennessee after a very brief illness. Known as Jim to friends all around the world. Jim was a United States Navy Veteran serving in the Vietnam Era. He and his wife Patty moved to Lake Tansi where he retired a short six months before his illness. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; James and Agnes Schmidt Long, sister; Claire Marshall, sister-in-law; Carol Long. Survivors Include: Wife: Patty Reed Long of Crossville, TN. Children: Steve Long (Tawny) of Charlotte, NC. Kristen Hullinger (Curtis Jones) of Glendale, AZ. Stepson: ...

Retired Chief Petty Officer George William (GW) Rokosh passed away on Thursday, July 14th at the age of 73 with family by his side. Born in Chicago, Illinois, George was son to William George and Margaret (Peg) Louise Rokosh (Johnson) and brother to Nancy Rokosh. George proudly served 30 years in the United States Navy. George began his service with 2 tours in Vietnam, where he was awarded a Purple Heart. After his tours in Vietnam, George continued service with the Naval Reserves out of the Great Lakes Naval Base in Great Lakes, Illinois. During his time in the Naval Reserves, George was part of a team that transported equipment to Desert Storm. Outside of the military George worked at...

Robert Bryan Clark, 89, husband of Joan Smith Clark died on Thurs., July 14, 2022 in Lexington, KY to be with his Lord and Savior and formerly of Crossville and Chattanooga, TN. He was born on Nov. 15, 1932, in Tuscaloosa, AL to the late Lorenzo Columbus (L.C.) and Annie Jim Clark. Robert was a veteran in U.S. Army and worked as a sales representative for Zep Manufacturing until retiring. He was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Crossville, TN and formerly a member of Southland Christian Church, Lexington, KY, an avid golfer, and gun collector. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Joan; one daughter, Susan Diane Clark Webb, Lexington, KY; one son, Alan (Kathy) Clark,...

Allen James (A.J.) Hems was born in Rochester, NY on November 21, 1997, to Murray Hems and Jean Allen-Woods. The youngest of four children, he was undoubtedly the baby and frequently caught grief from his older siblings because of it. After beating cancer at the age of 17, A.J. graduated from Palmyra-Macedon High School in 2016 and went on to attend Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester, NY, for two years. In 2018 A.J., after having been cleared by oncologist, made the decision to transfer to Tusculum College, in Greeneville, TN, where he played lacrosse for the Pioneers and graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor Degree with a major in Accounting and minor in Criminal Justice. Known as "the...

Ethelene Jackson Brock, age 93, passed away, June 24, 2022, at home, surrounded by family. She was a member of Highland View Church of Christ. Ethelene was born in Cookeville to Kelly & Prietta Barnes Jackson. She was preceded in death by husband of 70 years, James Vernon "JV" Brock; and son, Keith Brock. Survivors include son, Mike Brock and wife, Kay; daughters, Donna Sheets and husband, Andy, and Patricia Morrow and partner, Michael; grandchildren, Dennis Brock (Jaime), Jeff Brock (Dee), Jay Brock (Jessica), Mandi Elliott (Charlie), Tonya Hinton (Scott), and Leah Matthews (Todd); 15 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; sisters, Norma Jean Inman and Dellaphine Bolin; as...

Jimmy D. Bailey, age 75, of Oliver Springs, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday morning February 5th after courageously battling cancer. He was born on June 26, 1946 in LaFollette, Tennessee to the late General Lee and Robbie Sue (McDeerman) Bailey. Jimmy married the love of his life, Vicki J. (Humphrey) Bailey on December 15, 1969 in Andersonville, Tennessee. Together Jimmy and Vicki lovingly welcomed their two children; Boyd Lee Bailey wife Paula Rose Bailey and Becky Jane Bailey Shelton husband Bryan Todd Shelton. Five grandchildren; Jacob Owen, Bryant Bailey, Jonathan Bailey, Timothy Bailey and Grace Shelton. One great granddaughter; Mercy Jane Wilcox. He served with the...

Mark A. Maher, Jr., Born March 9, 1934, in St. Marys, Ohio; son of Mark A. Maher, Sr. & Edna Schwendeman Maher. Longtime resident of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Crossville, Tennessee. Graduate of Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio, Class of 1956, BS in Business Administration. He played three sports at Xavier. Served in the U.S. Navy. Died December 12, 2021, age 87, in Norcross, Georgia. Preceded in death by his eldest son, Mark A. Maher III, a brother and two sisters, and his late wife, Betty Maher. Survived by his wife of 14 years, Barbara Stewart; a brother and a sister; the mother of his children, Jane Weil Maher; sons Stephen (Kim) Maher, and Richard (Oksana) Maher; daughters Ruth Maher,...

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...