Alisa Cook, age 60, was born on July 1, 1962 to Odes and Janelle Cook in Jamestown, TN. She passed away from a brain tumor on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving husband, Kenny Hamby, her wonderful parents, and her little sweet furbaby Sophi, whom she loved so dearly!
Alisa is survived by her parents; her husband; double first cousins Jennifer Walker, Beverly Atkinson, Edwina Cook, and Kevin Cook; aunts Peggy Cook, Breneda Livingston, Sharon Davis, Gail Threet, Sandra Culp, Julie Copeland, Ethel Ramsey, Joyce Atkinson, and Reba Inman; uncles Darrell Baldwin, Tommy Baldwin, Neil Baldwin, Joe Inman and special uncle Bud Todd; her cousins Lee Baltimore, Ricky Cook, and special cousin Karen Emmert; her extra special cousin Eddie Cook, whom she called her 2nd hero, her daddy being her first; special best friends Juanita Stone and Missy York; and a host of other special cousins.
She was preceded in death by her beautiful sister Angel; grandparents Loma & Clifford Baldwin and Walter & Edna Cook; uncles Bobby Baldwin, Gregory Baldwin, and more aunts and uncles too numerous to mention.
Alisa loved to sew dog clothes, with which she made so beautifully. She also loved being a bus driver and being able to take the kids on trips. But most of all, she loved the beach and camping, and boating was her happy place.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, April 3, 2023 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11a-1p with the service to follow at 1pm, Danny Smith and Lonnie Cook officiating. Burial will be in Springs Chapel Cemetery immediately following the service.
In lieu if flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Robert Bowling, age 45, was born on March 9, 1978 to Sam and Joann Bowling in Knoxville, TN and passed away on March 30, 2023 in Cookeville, TN.
Robert enjoyed going to the drag strip, working on cars, and going to car shows. He also loved fishing and taking family trips to Clifty River.
He is survived by his father Sam Ray Bowling; wife Kimberly (Dawson) Lane; daughter Elizabeth Ann Bowling; grandchildren Reaylynn and Haisley; stepsons Tony Johns and Dustin Johns; step-grandchildren Austin, Mason, and Vatani; and siblings Sam Ray Bowling Jr., Trena (David) Sherrill, and Christopher (Katie) Bowling.
Robert was preceded in death by his mother Joann (Bradburn) Bowling.
The funeral service will be held at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Visitation will be from 12-2pm, with the service to follow at 2pm. Burial will be in Bowman Cemetery immediately following the service.
Steven Ralph Jenkins (Bubba), age 53, passed away at his home in Ozone, TN on March 28, 2023. He is preceded in death by his mother- Cathy Jenkins and his grand daughter- Allison Cofer. Steven is survived by his dad- Bill Jenkins of Daysville, TN, wife- Holly Jenkins of Ozone, TN, his children- Steven Lee Jenkins (Sandra) and Michelle Jenkins (John Skalsky) all from Daysville, TN, his step children- Dawson Brown and Olivia Stephens, grandchildren- Leiam Cofer, Lucas Skalsky, Lillian Skalsky, Lean Jenkins, Andy Jenkins from Daysville, TN, Amellia Stephens, Griffin Stephens and Raylyn all from Rockwood, TN and a host of many friends and family that will miss him dearly.
Jennifer Luella Trivett of Crab Orchard, TN passed away March 26, 2023 in Lexington, KY after a lengthy battle with multiple health issues.
Jennifer leaves behind her precious daughter, Chloe Trivett; devoted parents Keith D. and Lillian (Martin) Trivett; loving siblings Amanda Trivett and Luke (Heather) Trivett; precious nephews Liam and Lathan Trivett; special nephew Landon Cohen; special niece and nephew Bree and Dante; special friends Nanny and Robin; as well as a host of loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Jennifer was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Robert L. and Caryleen Trivett; maternal grandparents Kenneth and Emma Luella Martin; and nephew Miles Trivett.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Crab Orchard Christian Church from 10:00am to 2:00pm with the service to follow at 2:00pm, Danny Smith officiating. Private burial will be in Trivett Family Cemetery at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests monetary donations go to the Crab Orchard Christian Church Building Fund.
Douglas Hedgecoth, age 80, was born on May 14, 1942 to John Adams and Annie Kerley in Crossville, TN and passed away on March 24, 2023 in Cookeville, TN.
A Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 11am at Hedgecoth Cemetery, Bobby Clark officiating.
Terri Renee Gray, age 50, was born on June 5, 1972 to Byron and Robin Gray in West Memphis, AR and passed away on March 18, 2023 in Lebanon, TN.
Terri is survived by her mother Robin Michele (Joyce) Tollett and step-father Tom Tollett; father Byron Scott Gray; daughter Heather Ford; brother Scotty Gray; and half-brother Sean Gray.
A Memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1-3pm with the service to follow at 3pm, Kevin Potter officiating.
Dorothy VanZandt, age 98, was born on June 1, 1924 to James Eric and Maude (Hobby) Hawkins in Woodmere, FL and passed away on March 20, 2023 in Crossville, TN.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband George VanZandt.
Calvin J. Miller, age 67, is the first born to Leila & Bruce Miller on February 10, 1955 in Glacier National Park, Montana.
Cal is remembered as creative, clever, musically talented and for having excellent penmanship. A craftsman who built furniture and restored neglected instruments, He sought knowledge and was contented without the comforts others take for granted.
He was known for kind patience as a computer programming instructor at Lively Vocational Technical College in Tallahassee, FL. and as a property manager who suffered no fools in Crossville, Tennessee.
Survived by mother, Leila; Children, Coral, Hunter, & Zarah; Grandson, Orion; Siblings: Russ, Anita, Lori and Larry.
Preceded in death by his father, Bruce J. Miller; and partner, Kathleen ‘Kathy’ Marie Gilley.
In lieu of flowers please keep the hummingbird nectar fresh and the bird (squirrel) feeders stocked.
Davis, Norman Oscar III – Of Crossville, TN, age 50, died Monday, March 13, 2023, after a brief but aggressive battle with lung cancer.
There will be a visitation and remembrance for friends at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory at 2653 N. Main St in Crossville on Saturday March 25, 2023, from Noon to 3pm. Cremation has taken place per Norm’s wishes, and he will be interred at a later date.
Norm was born in Flint, MI on June 24, 1972, the son of Norman Jr. and Carol (VanZyll) Davis. He was a 1990 graduate of Grand Blanc High School. He was employed at Manchester Tank in Crossville, TN where he was a member of the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers.
Norman grew up in the Flint, MI area surrounded by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Being the third generation of his name, he was called several variations of it during his youth. “Chip” was the moniker that stuck for most of his childhood. That name wouldn’t fly as grown man, so he adopted a few others including the now famous ND3.
He played little league baseball growing up but found his real passion in music. He played bass guitar and electric guitar over the years. His tastes did have some range, but primarily was focused on hard, headbanging, heavy metal rock-n-roll. Rush, Iron Maiden, Led Zepplin, Black Sabbath, and many others could be found playing on the stereo in his house or the radio in his truck. He eventually accepted the technology of ear buds and could be found wearing them most of the time while working and doing his “chores”. Don’t let the long hair and hard rock fool you, Norm would also be found listening to the “King of Rock and Roll”, Elvis Presley. An affliction he came by naturally from his parents. The Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite was a favorite.
ND3 was very regimented with his time. He had balanced his life around his work schedule to accommodate laundry day, grocery trips, “computer day”, and always made time for Golf Day. Golfing was one of his favorite outdoor pastimes. You could call or text him anytime, and he may or may not answer, but if you showed up to his door unannounced, he would definitely not answer the door. That was not on his schedule.
He was a terrific handyman and could often be found on his “side hustle” performing work and repairs for folks on their homes and yards. He took great pride in his work and the manner in which he completed it. Any repair job that was more than one day long, could be found as intact or better than it was when he started his work. He would meticulously clean and straighten his worksite at the end of each day.
At Manchester Tank, Norm started as a welder and recently moved into the shipping and receiving department. During his time there he became a member of the IAM Union Lodge 2212, serving the last several years as the Recording Secretary for the local. He was always quick to tell people how superior his propane tanks were and where you could purchase one.
Norm had moved to Tennessee many years ago for a fresh start after some tough years in Michigan. He found a career, bought a home, and built a comfortable life for himself. He would be the first to tell you he could not have done this without the amazing friendship and support of his friend Randy Elwell and his wife Darlene.
Norm was preceded in death by his parents Norm Jr. and Carol Davis, his sister Bridget Grooms, and several other family members. His niece Cassidy Grooms, and nephew Kyle (Maddison) Grooms, along with their father Brian Grooms, and many other family and friends are left to cherish his memory.
Brenda Lea Winningham, age 56, was born on April 11, 1966 to Billie and Henrietta Lewis Welch in Crossville, TN and passed away on March 17, 2023 in Crossville. She worked in housekeeping at CMC and was a mother that loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed fishing and camping, crocheting and flower gardening, and general loafering about.
Brenda is survived by her mother- Henrietta Welch, daughters- Kayla Davis (Josh) and Brittany Rector (Darrell); grandchildren- Rylie, Addy, Jasper, Macee, and Jaxon; and siblings- Larry, Sherri, Loretta, Billie, Jason, and Missy. She is preceded in death by her dad- Billie Welch.
