Mark Connolly, age 52, was born on February 1, 1971 to Arthur and Marie Connolly in Queens, NY and passed away on June 1, 2023 in Crossville, TN.
Mark enjoyed causing havoc and having fun. He was always the center of attention. He loved helping people and would give anyone the shirt off his back. From his wife, Pam, “I calmed him down, he gave me courage”.
Mark is survived by his mother Marie (Hildebrandt) Connolly; wife Pamela (Sawyer) Connolly; sons James and Steven Connolly; and siblings Matthew, Catharine, Jeanine, Michael, and Thomas.
He was preceded in death by his father Arthur Connolly.
Services will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12-2pm with the service to follow at 2pm, Brent Young officiating. Burial will be in Crossville City Cemetery immediately following the service.
Camilla Veselica, age 78, was born on October 15, 1944 to Casto and Evelyn Ledbetter in Wilder, TN and passed away on May 21, 2023 in Crossville, TN.
Camilla is survived by her brother Bobby (Faye) Ledbetter of Fentress County, TN; Nieces Judy (Gary) Hubbard, Ann (John) Keyes, and Sheila Lee all of Crossville, TN; nephew Jeff Lane; along with many more nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents Casto and Evelyn (Sparks) Ledbetter; husband Eli Veselica; sister Willidean Sullivan; brother James Willard Ledbetter; niece Karen Lane; and nephew Gary Cusick.
Services will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11am to 1pm, with the service to follow at 1pm, Frank Kirby officiating. Burial will be in Campground Cemetery in Fentress County immediately following the service.
Pallbearers include: John Keyes, Michael Lane, Gary Hubbard, Paul Ford, and Jeff Lane.
Bernita Neal, age 63, was born on August 10, 1959 to Gordon and Betty Walker in Crossville, TN and passed away on May 18, 2023 in Cookeville, TN.
Bernita loved to play games and read books.
She is survived by her children James Neal and Rebecca McCurry; grandchildren Skyler, Kyler, and Tyler McCurry; great granddaughter Addie Belle; and sister Kim Walker.
Bernita was preceded in death by her parents Gordon and Betty (Geer) Walker; husband Ricky Neal; son Ricky Neal Jr; sisters Peggy Davis, Linda Margenson, and Janet Roberts.
Services will be held at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Sunday, May 21, 2023 from 4-7pm. The Funeral service will be held on Monday, May 22, 2023 at 10am, Doug Goff officiating. She will be laid to rest in Neverfail Cemetery immediately following the service.
Rheannah Jewell Mason, age 21, was born on March 25, 2002 to Rodney and Alicia (Burr) Mason in Nashville, TN and passed away on May 13, 2023 in Spencer, TN.
She is survived by her parents; siblings Brandon Burr Humphries, Johnathan Burr, Savannah, and Tristan Mason; God-parents Billy and Cathy Matthews; grandmothers Nancy Burr and Elizabeth Mason; and a host of aunts and uncles.
Rheannah was preceded in death by her grandparents Albert Burr, Clarence Mason, Audra Worley, and Margie Mason.
Services will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at North Sparta Church of God. Visitation will be from 10am to 12pm with the service to follow at 12pm, Steve Gerhart officiating.
Aggie Scaglione Nuhfer, 71, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, in Crossville, Tennessee. She was born in Queens, New York and graduated from John Adams High School in 1970. Aggie also received an Associates Degree from Queensborough Community College.
She loved spending quality time with family and friends, being active in her church, dancing, gardening, crocheting, volunteering with children, and crafting. Aggie was loving and kind to all, she never met a stranger. She loved the Lord with all her heart and is resting peacefully in his arms now. Aggie’s life is a testimony to God’s healing powers by surviving pancreatic cancer.
Aggie is survived by her husband, Donald Nuhfer; son, David Pollet; daughter, Michele Pollet; stepchildren Tonya (Bing) Kearney, Jack (Shannan) Nuhfer; and step-grandchildren Adrian and Erin.
Aggie was predeceased by her parents Paul and Margherita Scaglione and her brother Vito Scaglione.
Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, May 19, 2023 from 10am to 12pm at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home in Crossville, Tennessee, the service will be held at 12pm. Burial will follow at Green Acres Memory Garden in Crossville, Tennessee.
Debbie Ann Rogers Patton, age 66, was born on March 11, 1957 to the late George and Sibyl Burgess Rogers in Crossville, TN. She passed away surrounded by her family in her home here in Crossville on Saturday, May 6, 2023. She was a homemaker and loved spending time with family. Always trying to steal time with Willie, Kasey, Aniston, Jasper and Parker, she loved to watch Jasper and Parker play ball and Aniston cheerleading. Of the Christian Faith, she was a member of Meridian Baptist Church and loved her church family. She enjoyed gardening in her flower beds, in her garden, and mowing the grass. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with the love of her life, Harvey, out riding around.
She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Harvey Patton, son- Willie Patton (Kasey Smith), grand daughter- Aniston Patton, grandsons- Jasper Patton and Parker Smith. She is also survived by her siblings- Tammie Dye (Randall) of Crossville, TN, Bob Bell of Cookeville, TN, Tom Rogers of Wartburg, TN, Gary (Vera) Rogers of Crossville, TN, Jim (Cindy) Rogers of Collingsville, AL; brother-in-law Alan Patton of Crossville, TN; and sister-in-law- Anita Rogers of Dallas, GA., and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings- Kathy Patton and Larry Rogers, and sister-in-laws- Pat Bell, Claudine Rogers, and Debbie Bell.
We will miss her for all of our days and cherish every moment we had with her. A special thanks to the hospice staff of Gentiva, nurses Loretta Turner and Lindsey Holland, and niece- (Ducky) Dusti Patton Hubbard.
The family will receive friends on Monday, May 8, 2023, at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 7 with a service to follow at 7. Officiating will be Mike Garrett, Jerry Brewer, and Randall Dye. Burial will be in Linary Cemetery the next day at 10:00.
Katherine Mounger, age 74, was born on August 24, 1948 to Francis and Mandie Kerr in Van Buren County, TN and passed away on May 4, 2023 in Crossville, TN.
Katherine enjoyed quilting and attending church, but most of all, spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband Guy Mounger; children Bill (Jean) Mounger, Kimberly (Rex) Plemmons, Lisa (Shane) Day, and Patricia (Richie) Wilhite; grandchildren Kindra (Jason), McKenna, Riley, Keegan, Brandon (KaliaAnne), Tiffany, Tricia, Cody, McKenzie, and Trey; great grandchildren Breanna, Casidy, Alivia, Gunner, Gus, Jackson, Addison, and Adalyn; sisters Shirley Filo, Betty Sullivan, and Marilyn Harris; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Katherine was preceded in death by her parents Francis and Mandie (Simmons) Kerr; husband Mark G. Frady; brothers Ray, John, and Bill; and sisters Ruth, Mary, and Judy.
Services will be held on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12-2pm with the service to follow at 2pm, Ronnie Maples officiating. Burial will be in Music Cemetery immediately following the service.
