Hilda Amonett, age 89, was born on August 6, 1934 to Jesse and Viola Edwards in Crab Orchard, TN and passed away on December 13, 2023 in Crossville, TN.
She is survived by her children Donald Amonett, Tony Amonett, and Jenny (Wayne) McKeown all of Crossville, TN; sister Pina Young of Crossville; grandchildren- Trentin, Felicia, Christy, and Amber; great grandchildren Zander, Charla, Nickolas, Koti, Darrian, Luke, and Rory; and great great grandchild Alysa.
Hilda was preceded in death by her husband Charles Amonett; parents Jesse and Viola (Pugh) Edwards; daughters Patricia Amonett and Phyllis Davidson; son Danny Amonett; grandson Daniel McKeown; great grandsons Anthony and Colton Journell; brothers Buster Edwards and Mose Edwards; and sisters Ruby Gardner, Polly Golliher, and Sue Pyles.
Services will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11am-1pm, with the service to follow at 1pm, Brother Ryan Dick officiating. She will be laid to rest in Haley’s Grove Cemetery immediately following the service.
Ronald Riggs, age 86, was born on November 28, 1937 to the late Arthur Clark and Marian Imogene (Pancoast) Riggs in Steubenville, OH and passed away on December 12, 2023 in Crossville, TN.
Ron grew up in George’s Run, Ohio, and was graduated from Mingo Junction High School in 1955. He attended Mt. Union College in Alliance, Ohio, majoring in the sciences. In 1959 he was awarded a B.S. Degree in Education. After graduation, he accepted a teaching position in English at Field High School in Suffield, Ohio.
In August 1962 he married Dianna Schnormeier. The year after their marriage, the Riggs’ moved to Aleppo, Syria, where, for three years, they taught at Aleppo College under the auspices of the United Church Board for World Ministries.
Returning to the United States in 1966, they moved to Webster Groves, Missouri, where Ron attended Eden Theological Seminary, receiving a Master of Divinity Degree in 1969. He served pastorates in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Wheeling, West Virginia, and Brea, California.
In 1970 the Riggs’ adopted a baby girl, Helene Marguerite.
In 1984, they moved to Little Rock, Arkansas. In 1987, he and his yoga partner, Anna Avant, opened the Yoga Studio of Little Rock. He continued to teach and practice yoga well into his 80’s.
In December 2015 Ron and Diana moved to Uplands Village, Pleasant Hill, Tennessee.
In lieu of flowers, Ron asks that you plant a tree in his memory ~ and remember to water it!
John Lenix Bozarth passed through the gates of Heaven on December 8.
He is preceded in death by his son, John Michael Bozarth and is survived by his loving daughter Kathryn Mary Hathcock, grandsons Chris & Tyler Morgan, granddaughter Courtney Hood, great grandchildren Hooper & Harlynd Morgan and his lovely companion, Judy Fistler.
“Big John” epitomized honesty, simplicity and a true heart. He spent many years in home construction and took pride in his skills in multiple trades. His work was always quality. Complaining was not part of his vocabulary. He dealt with each moment as it came in the way he saw best. His rules for life included honesty, respect, straightforward opinions and answers. John enjoyed ribbing close friends and family leading to a good laugh and a warm hug. John was a loyal family member and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Marion Stephenson “Steve” Coy, 88, of Fairfield Glade, Tennessee passed away on Thanksgiving evening, November 23, 2023.
Born to Marion and Beulah (Callison) Coy on March 15, 1935, in Springfield, Ohio, Steve was dearly loved and respected as a friend, neighbor, and co-worker, and was a valued member of the communities he lived in. He was preceded in death most recently by his wife Shirley (Staggs) Coy last September.
Steve was an accomplished athlete during his school years, excelling in basketball, football, and track at Northwestern High School in the North Hampton/Lawrenceville area. He had a deep love for the outdoors and enjoyed fishing and, as a young man, hunting, and trapping. Steve started working on a neighbor’s farm at the age of 9 and sold produce door-to-door in Springfield. At the age of 10, he drove a horse and mule team to plow fields and mow hay. As a teen Steve worked on farms and in construction during the summers. He became a skilled brick mason and, later in life, had to give away his tools to discourage friends from enlisting him in weekend projects. He went to work in Springfield for Columbia Gas Company in 1959 and in 1979 became the London Area Manager. He retired as the company’s Economic Development Consultant after 35 years of service.
After retiring to Fairfield Glade, TN Steve worked at the Dartmoor Marina for another 28 years. He was recognized as an exceptional employee with an incredible work ethic and high standards of service. He enjoyed taking customers on pontoon boat tours of the lake. Steve continued to ride his motorcycle to work through his last season in 2023.
In North Hampton, OH Steve was a Township Trustee and volunteer firefighter, the President of the Springfield Lions Club, and later the London Area Chamber of Commerce. He participated in countless church initiatives. He led youth groups, served on business advisory boards, and volunteered with charitable organizations like the United Way and Rotary as well as being a generous lifelong donor to veteran’s and children’s charities. He was a long-time NRA member. Steve loved to golf, play poker, and shared love for the dogs he and Shirley adopted throughout their life together.
In later years, Steve and Shirley were dedicated members of the Crab Orchard Christian Church.
Steve is survived by his sons, Jeff (Maryann Willson) Coy of North Fayston, VT, Noel (Debbie) Coy of Georgetown, KY, and Craig Coy of Ashland City, TN, and beloved granddaughter Kallie (Kyle) Wakeman of Perry, OH. Steve is also survived by his nieces Tracy (Dana) Rector, Kim (Monte) Rickard, Natalie (Paul) Hilbert, of Springfield, OH, and nephew Mat (Michelle) Warren of Great Meadows, N.J.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his high school sweetheart and mother of Jeff and Noel, Carol (Barger) Coy, his sister Beth Warren, and his nephew Teddy Rector, who was like a fourth son to him. Steve lost the love of his life and wife of 49 years, Craig’s mother Shirley in 2022.
There will be no services. Please include Steve in your prayers and fond memories.
Cinella Faye Howard, age 52, was born on September 4, 1971 to Bernard and Shirley Mullinix Goney in Leesburg FL and passed away in Knoxville, TN on December 5, 2023. She loved her family, enjoyed gardening, going to the beach, and hiking with her sister. Her pets were her entire life!
She is survived by her husband- Eric Stephen Howard, sons- Nathan Tyler Howard and Christopher Eric Howard, grandson- Roman Bryce Howard, siblings- Theress Ann Dudley (Roy) and James Matthew Goney and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother- Bernard Lynn Goney.
Services will be held on Monday, December 11, 2023 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12-2pm, with the service to follow at 2pm, Craig Williams officiating. She will be laid to rest in Green Acres Memory Gardens immediately following the service.
Opal Haley, age 91, was born on March 29, 1932 to Iver and Belva Cayocca in Susanville, CA and passed away on November, 30, 2023 at Uplands Village in Pleasant Hill, TN.
Opal graduated high school in Sacramento, CA. She was a Lifetime Member of Beta Sigma Pi. And she retired from being a Dispatcher for the California Highway Patrol in 1982.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Russell R. Haley; child Terry Lyn (Harold) Jack; step children Mary Diane (David) McDonald, Sharon Ann (Ray) Hawkins, and David Russell Haley; brothers Danny Ray Cayocca and Rena Cayocca; 14 grandchildren; several adopted and step grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; 24 great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Opal was preceded in death by her parents Iver Earl and Belva LaVerne (Edson) Cayocca; Luanna Jean Jack-Baker; brother Iver Duane Cayocca; son David Lee Hunt; grandson Kyle James Jack; and granddaughter Melinda Elizabeth Jack.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Edna Faye (Bunch) Melton age 74 of North Lowe Rd, Crossville TN passed away Friday November 24th 2023 at Cumberland Medical Center.
She was born August 1, 1949 at home on Fort Mountain in Anderson County, TN to Charlie Bunch and Truie (King) Bunch.
Edna Faye survived by her husband James Bruce Melton of 54 years. (2) daughters: Deletta Melton (Michael Cox) and Wendy (Melton) Tuttle (Darrell Tuttle) (1) sister: Charlene (Bunch) Seiber (Earl Philllips) (1) Brother: Edward Bunch (Rose) (3) Sister n laws: Linda Gayle (Melton) Ward (Larry Doubey), Becky Melton, Janice (Melton) Neal (Gary) (3) Grandchildren: Shannon Gossett, Laura (Melton) Yates, Charlie Tuttle (3) Great grandchildren: Aubree Blackmon, Rowan Blackmon, Maverick Yates.
She also survived by many nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.
Edna Faye was preceded in death by her parents Charlie Bunch and mother Truie (King) Bunch. (5) Sisters: Christine, Pearl, Sally, Helen, and Darlene. (10) Brothers: Sydney, Chester, Claude, Mack, Michael, Gordon, Carl, Larry, Buster, and Clyde. (3) Brothers in law: Gregory Melton, Brian Melton, and Jeffrey Melton (3) Sisters in law: Donna Melton, Joy Melton and Stacey Melton
No services will be held at this time. Will hold Celebration of Life at a later date.
Edna Faye was laid to rest on the day of our Lord November 28th 2023 at Orchard View Cemetry located at Orchard View Baptist Church in Oliver Springs, TN.
Edna Faye dedicated her entire life to her family. Edna Faye was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother.
She was also a cherished friend by many. She will be missed terribly by so many that loved her but she will never be forgotten.
Dallas Ray Stone, age 69, was born on December 17, 1953 to Gaither and Nannie Stone in Crossville, TN and passed away on December 3, 2023 in Crossville.
Dallas is survived by his loving and devoted daughter Katrina Lorean Davis (Paul) of Crossville, TN; sisters Margaret Watson and Mary Findley; granddaughters Baylee (Letheal), Braelyn, Brinley, and Brystol; daughters Debra Ann and Chelsey; great grandchildren Holstyn and Lottie; Davis sisters and their spouses; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Gaither William Stone and Nannie M (Johnson) Stone; his loving companion of many years Clara Belle Davis; brothers James Stone and Arlis Lee Stone; sister Lucille Welch; and two Davis brothers.
The visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home from 2-4pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Crossville Memorial Funeral Home to go towards his services.
Eddie Hedgecoth, age 65, was born on July 18, 1958 to the late Edsol and Anna Mae (Lewis) Hedgecoth in Elyria, OH. He passed away on November 27, 2023 in Crossville, TN.
Linda Ann Mersereau (76) went home to be with the Lord on Thursday November 30 at Cumberland Medical Center. She was born in Northhampton, MA to John and Marion Paige and spent her early years in New England.
In 1978 Linda married Jim Mersereau. They had four children – sons Rick, Tom, and Adam, and daughter Tracy. Over the course of 45 years the family lived in Connecticut, New Jersey, Virginia, Florida, Kansas, California, Rhode Island, and Tennessee.
Linda is survived by her husband Jim; sons Rick of Crossville, TN; Tom and wife Liz and grandson Oliver of Universal City, TX; and Adam of Crossville. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Marion Paige, her in-laws Russell and Joyce Mersereau, and daughter Tracy.
Services will be held at Oak Hill Baptist Church on Tuesday December 5th. Friends will be received from 12:00 – 1:00. The service will be at 1:00 with burial immediately following in the Oak Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Oak Hill Baptist Church children’s department. Ministry to children was Linda’s passion.
