Ben Burton, age 81, was born on August 17, 1941 to Ben and Mildred Burton in Silver Point, TN and passed away on February 7, 2023 in Crossville, TN.

Ben is survived by his wife, Mary Ruth (Goodale) Burton; sons Benjamin Samuel (Bethany) Burton and Charles Freeman; grandchildren Max Burton, Elyse Burton, Alexis Cheyenne (Wesley) Carter, and Shawnasea Adams (Daniel York); great grandchildren Nalah Adams, Addison Carter, and Aspen York; and brothers Joe Burton, Phillip Burton, and Steve Burton.

He was preceded in death by his parents Benjamin Hooper Burton and Mildred Sue (Shanks) Burton; and his brother Jack Burton.

Services will be held at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00pm with the service to follow at 2:00pm, Pastor Steven Pickard officiating. Burial will be in Crossville City Cemetery immediately following the service.

Pallbearers include Ben Burton, Max Burton, Charles Freeman, Chris Westmoreland, Greg Lack, and Randy Lamphere. Honorary pallbearers include Elyse Burton, Alexis Cheyenne Carter, Shawnasea Adams, and Michael Lowery.

Libby Seguin, age 85, was born on May 22,1937 to Irving and Tilly Schultz Hurwitz in Brooklyn, NY and passed away on January 29, 2023 in Crossville, TN. She worked for the United States Postal Service.

She is survived by her husband- Richard Seguin; children- Alan Horowitz (Gayle), Terry Horowitz, Carol Lytle (James), Robert Horowitz (Dee), and Debra D’Orio (John); seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, brother- Steven Hurwitz and son- Neal Horowitz.

There will be a memorial service at the Cumberland Medical Center Chapel on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 2:00 PM with Chaplain Rolf Weeks officiating.

Garry Junior Murphy, age 69, was born on April 30,1953 to John Bedford and Clara Mae Roberts Murphy in Monterey, TN and passed away on February 2, 2023 in Crossville, TN. When he was young, he worked for the City of Monterey, and his professions included being a grave digger for Goff Funeral Home, a mechanic, and working for the Monterey Hammer Mill. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working on cars.

He is survived by his wife- Dolly Pugh Murphy; children- Dustin Murphy (Taylor), Jesse Murphy (Angel), Daniel Murphy, Jimmy Murphy, Michael Carlton, and Mary Sheets; 17 grandchildren; siblings- Joyce Harvell (Jim), Lois Reynolds, and Jimmy Murphy; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, children- Ashley Nicole Murphy and David Lee Murphy; siblings- Patricia Sisco, Shirley Hassler, Larry Murphy, Barbara Threet, Linda Murphy, Bobby Murphy and Donny Murphy.

The family will receive friends on Monday, February 6, 2023, at the funeral home from 5 to 8. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 11:00 in Lovejoy Cemetery in Monterey, TN. Bro. Eugene McCowan will officiate.

Tammy Lisa Kemmer, age 58, was born on September 5, 1964 to Bill and Susie Brown in Crossville, TN and passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023 in Crossville.

Tammy was a hairdresser for many years. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and her two sons were her pride and joy. She loved attending her church, Cumberland Fellowship. She also loved going hiking and spending her time outdoors watching for her red birds.

Tammy was preceded in death by her parents Norman B. and Savannah “Susie” (Hall) Brown; brother Danny Hall; sister Carolyn Wiggins; and mother-in-law Rose Kemmer.

She is survived by her husband Alan Kemmer; two sons Justin (Toni) and Josh Kemmer (Jade Adams); sisters Linda (Tom) Chilton, Judy Hall, and LouElla Houston; grandchildren Blakely, Oaklynn, and Kylie; and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home on Monday, February 6, 2023 from 11:00-1:00pm, with the service to follow at 1:00pm, Pastor Sam Tollett officiating. Burial will be in Anderson Cemetery immediately following the service.

Pallbearers include Ritchie Hall, Joey Brown, Tom Chilton, Khristian Hicks, Wayne Kemmer, and Dale Kemmer. Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Price and Aric Seiber.

Louis Smith, age 77, was born on April 26, 1945 to Willard and Reene Smith in Crossville, TN and passed away on January 30, 2023 in Jamestown, TN.

He was a top salesman for Goodyear for a number of years. And in later years, Louis owned a tow service and loved working on cars in his spare time.

He is survived by his brother Willard Cecil (Roxanne) Smith, Jr.; daughters Tina, Tammy, and Robin; and several grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents Willard Cecil Smith and Reene (Meek) Smith; and his sister Doris O’Dell.

Services will be held on Friday, February 3, 2023 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12p-2p with the service to follow at 2pm, Pastor Ralph Reagan officiating. Burial will be in Crossville City Cemetery immediately following the service.

Willene Ruth (Watson) Hamby, age 87, born May 21, 1935 to William Oscar Watson and Eliza Etta Watson, passed away on January 28, 2023 at her home in Crossville, TN.

Employed with Wal-Mart as an accounting clerk, she loved her work family and became a life long friend with Roy Howard.

Willene leaves to cherish her memory a loving daughter, Vicky Ruth Beaty; 2 sons Steve (Debbie) Hamby and Ronnie (Carolyn) Hamby; grandchildren Jonathan, Nate (Danielle), and Tyler (Rachel); great granddaughter Amelia; and a host of beloved relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents William Oscar Watson and Eliza Etta (Hedgecoth) Watson; siblings Sara Linda Watson, Ollie Lou “Pat” Beaty, Billy Paul Watson, and Brenda Joyce Houston.

A Graveside service was held on Monday, January 30, 2023 at Hedgecoth Cemetery.

Special thanks to the Woody and Hedgecoth family for their love and support. Also our special thanks to Janet Brady.

Cheryl Marlene Pryor, age 64, was born on August 28, 1958 to Allard and Susie Green in Monterey, TN and passed away on January 24, 2023 in Crossville, TN.

Marlene enjoyed going to the beach, planting flowers, cooking, watching the hummingbirds, and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her husband Charles Pryor; daughter Rachel (Chris) Dalton; grandchildren Shelby and Jordan Dalton; great grandchild Liam Dalton; and siblings Mildred Pugh, Marcella Pugh, Martha Green, and Michelle Weaver.

She was preceded in death by her parents Allard and Susie (Baldwin) Green; brother Randy Green; father-in-law Leland Pryor; and mother-in-law Eva Pryor.

Services will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12-2pm with the service to follow at 2pm, Mark Hall and Greg Jenkins officiating. Burial will be in Woody cemetery immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Crossville Memorial Funeral Home to go towards her funeral expenses.

Dennis Wyatt, age 63, was born on August 17, 1959 to Howard and Lela Wyatt in Crossville, TN and passed away on January 24, 2023 in Crossville, TN.

Services will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 12:00pm with the service to follow at 1:00pm, Pastor Mike Kerley officiating. Burial will be in Hyder Cemetery immediately following the service.

Mark Sherrill, age 58, was born on September 8, 1964 to Alvin and Betty Sherrill in Gardner, KS and passed away on January 23, 2023 in Cookeville, TN.

Mark was a mechanic who truly loved his work. He also enjoyed playing music and working with electronics.

He is survived by his siblings Sheila Beaty, Alving Sherrill, and Donna Hurst; nieces Tammy Beaty and Crystal Beaty; several great nephews and nieces; and dear friends Bobby and Greg.

He was preceded in death by his parents Alvin Sherrill and Betty (Redwine) Sherrill; and brother-in-law Tom Hurst.

A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 3:00pm with the service to follow at 4:00pm.

Mary Miller, age 85, was born on November 22, 1937 to Henry and Dolly Copeland in Hanging Limb, TN and passed away on January 22, 2023 in Crossville, TN.

Mary is survived by her children Stephanie, Melissa, and Paul Miller; grandchildren Ashley, Cody, Brittany, Isabella, and Dillon; and great grandchildren Cash, Haley, Zack, Mason, and Alexis.

She was preceded in death by her parents Henry Copeland and Dolly (Bilbrey) Copeland; husband O.P. Miller; and daughter Kathy Masters.

A Graveside service will be held at Woody Cemetery on Friday, January 27, 2023 at 2:00pm, Gary Hargis officiating.