Jerry Allen Payne, age 80, was born to John Houston and Naomi “Oma” Burden Payne on April 2, 1942 in Lafollette, TN and passed away January 1, 2023 in Crossville, TN. Jerry was an exceptional full back for White Co. High in 1959, went on to play Castle Heights Military Academy, and then on to MTSU. He worked for Potter Freight Line for several years and then on to Thousand Oaks Market in the late 70’s. He went back to the trucking business until he retired from CSE Trucking. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He had a very special bond with his siblings and friends- Richard Clark and Gary Green.

He is survived by his wife- Peggy Payne, children- Jeff Payne and Steven Payne (Janie), grandchildren- Rachel, Eli, Zach, Melanie, Emily, and Travis, great grandchildren- Maesen, Bennett, and Ellie Ann, and siblings- Jean Knowles, Sid Payne, and Bruce Payne.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, siblings- Ann Brewer and Jack Payne, and daughter- Tara Richards.

A graveside service will be held in Crossville City Cemetery at a later date.

Christy Garrett, age 36, was born on December 21, 1986 to Mack Garrett and Marsha Rice in Crossville, TN. She passed away on December 27, 2022 in Crossville.

Christy is survived by her son Xzavier Toebbe; mother Marsha Mae Rice; father Mack Mansfield (Judy) Garrett; sister Carlene Garrett; paternal grandmother Carol Edwards; companion Kenneth Toebbe; mother-in-law Tammy Walls; grandma Jessie Short; 1 niece; and several nephews.

She was preceded in death by her sisters Amy Joe Garrett and Viola Norton; sister-in-law Robin Clark; maternal grandparents Charles and Ruth Garrett; and paternal grandfather William Rice.

Services will be held on Friday, December 30, 2022 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10am-12pm with the service to follow at 12pm, with Eddie Kilgore officiating. Burial will be in Browntown Cemetery immediately following the service.

James Dickenson, age 64, was born on September 2, 1958 to Elmer and Fannie Dickenson in Crossville, TN. He passed away on December 25, 2022.

James is survived by his wife Debra Ann Dickenson; children Josh Hyder, Blake (Pam) Dickenson, Ryan Dickenson, Trevor Norris, and Jessica Stephens; grandchildren Hailey, Jaxson, Journey, Grove, Nora, Oliver, Teddy, and Miles; and brothers Clarence (Susie) Dickenson, Larry Dickenson, and Elmer Junior Dickenson.

He was preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Fannie Lou (Hale) Dickenson; son D.J. Wyatt; half brother Wayne Sherrill; and sisters Wanda Garrett and Linda Dickenson.

Services will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12-2pm with the service to follow at 2pm, Pastor Mike Kerley officiating. Burial will be in Pomona Cemetery immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Crossville Memorial Funeral Home to go towards his funeral arrangements

Patricia Holt, age 69, was born on May 31, 1953 to the late Carl and Francis (Sparks) Burriss in Portsmouth, OH. She passed away on December 24, 2022 in Crossville, TN.

A Memorial service will be held at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, December 30, 2022. Visitation will be from 12-2pm with the service to follow at 2pm. Burial will be in Crossville City Cemetery immediately following the service.

Elsa Edmonds, age 80, was born on March 8, 1942 to the late Adolf and Dorthea (Keever) Jarner in Dawson, MN. She passed away on December 12, 2022 in Crossville, TN.

She is survived by her husband James Richard Edmonds Sr; children Adrienne (Odie) Conner of Crossville, Mitchell (Cynthia) Edmonds of San Antonio, TX and James R. Edmonds Jr. of Crossville; 9 Grandchildren; and 13 Great Grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Dorton Methodist Church from 11am to 1pm, Pastor Tim Lewis officiating.

On Saturday, December 10, 2022, Timothy Earl Whitmill, age 74, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away. Tim was born in Paradise, California, on October 8, 1948, to the late Robert Whitmill – surviving wife, Patricia, and the late Eleen (Scott) (Whitmill) McCulloch.  The Whitmills moved to Tennessee in 1962. Tim was inducted into the Armed Forces of the United States on February 11, 1969. He served in the Army 37^th Med Co. 11^th Armored Cavalry Regiment. On February 14, 1995, he married Joy (Hergenreter) (Kivett). Together they have a blended, beautiful, loving family and wonderful friends. He worked at Nichols Fleet Equipment for 20 years from 1995-2015 at which time he retired. During his retirement, he and Joy moved to Harriman, Tennessee.

He has four surviving children: Dallas Whitmill – wife, Tonya; Darrel Whitmill – wife, Vickie; Wendy Kivett, and John Kivett. Surviving siblings include Robin (Whitmill) Lanham – husband, Mark; Cindy Sutton – husband, Vernon; Jim Sisson – wife, Dawn; and Kym Danier. Six grandchildren: Alivia Lunsford, Coleman Whitmill, Nathaniel Whitmill, Jonathan Whitmill, Bryson Whitmill, and Olivia Kivett (preceded).

Receiving of family and friends for a Celebration of life will be held at McDonald Road SDA Church, 5440 McDonald Road, McDonald, TN 37353, on December 27, 2022, from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be given in memory of Tim Whitmill to the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, Inc. online at www.drif.org or by mail 200 S. Park Road, Suite 100, Hollywood, FL 33021.

Norman Howard Creason passed away in Nashville, TN on December 6, 2022 at the age of 84. He was born in Cumberland County Tennessee on January 19, 1938 to the late Barry Albert Creason and Ethel Potter Creason.

Mr. Creason grew up in the Crossville, TN area and his vast career took he and his family to: Ohio, Missouri, Florida, and back to Tennessee. He was a witty, light-hearted, and loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all he knew. He will be dearly missed!

Mr. Creason was preceded in death by his parents; wife- Alida Jones Creason; granddaughter- Jerrita Baker; grandson- Larry Norman Rich; son-in-law- Larry “Bo” Rich; brother- Everett Creason; and sisters- Eula Schubert and Jean Largent.

He is survived by his daughter- Patricia Rich of Sparta, TN; son- David Creason and wife Mary of Lascassas, TN; grandsons- Kyle Creason of Smyrna, TN and Kevin Creason of Cookeville, TN; sisters- Helen Beatty of Galion, OH and Ruby Rooker of Nashville, TN; special friend- Eva Montgomery; and numerous friends from Sparta, Crossville, and Smithville, TN.

Visitation for Mr. Creason will be held Friday, December 9, 2022f at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home from 6 to 8pm. The Graveside service will be held at Robinson Chapel Cemetery in White County (Sparta) Tennessee on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 11am.

Dorothy Tebault, age 81, was born on April 19, 1941 to the late Eddie and Lucille (Sawyer) Land in Norfolk, VA. She passed away on December 7, 2022 in Crosville, TN.

She is survived by her husband Robert “Bobby” Linwood Tebault; sons Robert “Scott” (Joyce) Tebault and Mark (Renee) Tebault; grandchildren Robert Jared (Shannon) Tebault, John (Taylor) Tebault, Joseph Tebault, Paula Tebault, Lucas Tebault, and Ty Tebault; and great grandchildren Braylyn Hallberg, Brantley Tebault, Jameson Tebault, Courtlynn Tebault, and Colt Tebault.

Services will be held on Friday, December 9, 2022 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5:30-6pm with the service to follow at 6pm, John Qualmann officiating.

Tammy Douglas, age 49, was born on February 2, 1973 to Bill and Nancy Norrod in Jersey City, NJ. She passed away on December 3, 2022 in Crossville ,TN.

She is survived by her parents William Vinson Norrod and Nancy Ann (Geraud) Norrod; husband Kedric Allen Douglas; children Trey Lee Norrod, Tyler Vincent Norrod, and Amber Douglas; and sister Donna Jones.

Services will be held on Friday, December 9, 2022 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12-2pm with the service to follow at 2pm, Pastor Clyde Schulz officiating. Burial will be in Mayland Cemetery immediately following the service.

George William Aldrich Jr., age 49, was born December 14, 1972 to George William and Vickie Lynn Wilburn Aldrich in Kosciusko Co., IN and passed away on November 30, 2022 in Crossville, TN. He was a man who loved his family, working out, going to car shows with his dad, and jet skiing on the lake.

He is survived by his dad- George William Aldrich Sr., special friend- Annmarie Flewelling, mother of his children- Heather Gordon, children- Christian Dean Aldrich, Andrew James Aldrich (Rachel), Kaylee Marie Aldrich (Jordan), and Julie Duncan, grand daughter- Liberty, siblings- Angela Fitzpatrick (Will) and Miranda Zorn (Randal), nephews- Eric, Victoria, and Zachary Zorn and niece- Hannah Likens.

He is preceded in death by his mother-Vickie Lynn Wilburn Aldrich.

The family will receive friends December 5, 2022 from 11 to 1 with service to follow. Craig Ward will officiate and burial will be in Crossville City Cemetery.