Joe White, 88, was born on April 8, 1933 to Dewey and Nannie White in LaFollotte, TN. He passed away on January 3, 2022.
He is survived by his son Rodney (Sandy) White; grandchildren Nicolas and Nathan White; and sister-in-law Betty White.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Betty Gail White.
Services will be held at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, January 8, 2022. Visitation will be from 12p-2p with the service to follow at 2p. He will be buried at Crossville City Cemetery immediately following the service.
Paul R. Kennedy Jr. passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on Friday, December 17, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Society in Fairfield Glade, TN. Paul was born on September 3, 1930, in Ashtabula, Ohio to Paul and Evelyn Kennedy.
Paul attended Hanover College in Indiana and majored in economics. Following his graduation in 1952, he joined the navy as a Lieutenant Jr. Grade and served for four years as a supply officer. After his Navy service, Paul worked for the Goodyear Tire Company for 36 years in varied management positions. At one time, he was the Military Marketing Manager for all tracks that were made for the M-1 tank.
While at Hanover College, Paul met Joan Carol Efting. They were wed on August 15, 1953, in Chicago, IL. Together they raised four children: Paul, Bruce, Stephen, and Patricia. Paul’s career at Goodyear took him around the country, allowing his family to make good friends in St. Mary’s, OH, Garden Grove, CA and Detroit, MI.
After retiring in 1993, Paul and Joan moved to Fairfield Glade, TN where he made many dear friends and was able to pursue his passion for golf. At the age of 84, Paul made a hole-in-one on #3 of the Crag Course at Heatherhurst Golf Club.
Paul was committed to a life of service both at his church and in the community. Paul had a strong faith, and his church was always very important to him. While in Fairfield Glade, he was active in the Fairfield Glade Community Church, and through the years volunteered in many capacities. He served on the Church Board, Columbarium Trust Committee, Long Range Planning Committee, and the Pastor Parish Relations Committee. He also was an usher, offering counter, and delivered DVDs of the worship service to shut-ins. Paul volunteered at the Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, TN for over 20 years.
Paul deeply loved his family and is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Joan Efting Kennedy; his children, Paul (Karen) Kennedy III, Bruce (Laura) Kennedy, Stephen (Joanne) Kennedy, and Patricia Kennedy (Melissa Miller); his grandchildren, Jeffrey (Jessica) Kennedy, Kimberly Kennedy, Kevin (Sheetal) Kennedy, and Patrick (Ami) Kennedy; and his great grandchildren, Ethan, Taran, Carter, and Christopher Kennedy. Paul was excited for the anticipated arrival of his fifth great grandson in late January 2022. Paul is also survived by his sister, Marilyn Smythe, whose husband, Richard, is deceased, and his brother-in-law, John, whose wife, Grace is deceased. Paul was preceded in death by his brother David (Connie) Kennedy.
A memorial service and celebration of Paul’s life will be held May 14, 2022, at 2 PM at Fairfield Glade Community Church, 521 Snead Dr., Crossville, TN 38558. Memorial donations can be made to Fairfield Glade Community Church. https://www.ffgcomchurch.org/
Shirley Temple Hassler, age 71, was born on January 24, 1950 to John Bedford and Clara Roberts Murphy in Lovejoy, TN and passed away December 31, 2021 in Cookeville, TN.
She is survived by her son Mickey Murphy (Trenda) of Cookeville; 6 grandchildren, Justin Murphy of Cookeville, Chris Murphy of Monterey, Mickey Murphy (Amber Wilson) of Clarkrange, Karen Murphy of Monterey, Shawn Murphy of Monterey, Karli Murphy (Kyle Clark) of Crawford; 6 great grandchildren, Marshal, Jackson, Zackary, Julie, Kyle Clark, Jr., and Violet; 2 brothers, Gary Murphy (Dolly) of Crossville and Jimmy Murphy of Cookeville; and 2 sisters, Joyce Harvil of Shady Grove and Lois Reynolds of Monterey.
She is preceded in death by her husband Shirley Hassler of Monterey; son, Randy Murphy of Monterey; parents John Bedford and Clara Roberts Murphy of Monterey; siblings, Barbara Threet of Monterey, Patricia Sisco of Hanging Limb, Larry Murphy of Monterey, Bobby Murphy, Donnie Murphy, and Linda Murphy all of Lovejoy.
Shirley was a production factory worker for many years and a lady that spoke her mind. She raised her kids with love and loved her grandkids like they were her own, then later shared that same love with her great grandchildren. She has left us, but not forever. The void she left will never be filled, but with God’s help we will slowly heal knowing her earthly pain is over and we’ll be reunited with her again one day. We love and miss her greatly.
Family will receive friends at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, from 5 to 7. Her funeral will be on Wednesday the 5th at 1:00 at Crossville Memorial with Eugene McCowan officiating. Burial will be in Weeks Cemetery.
Bernice Naomi Wood, age 101, was born on September 6, 1920 to Virgil and Florence Mae Hale Hubbard in Crossville, TN and passed away in Dickson, TN on December 29, 2021.
She is survived by her children- Carol Batesole and Sue Lampley, grandchildren- Kevin Bolin (Tracy), Robin Stewart (Mac), Stephanie Tompson (Cory), Jennifer King (Michael), and Jessica McCaleb (Chad); Great grandchildren- Chelsea McCarty (Nic), Blake Stewart (Erin), Lauren and Ashley Bolin, Avery Tompson (Audrey), Coleman Tompson (Brooke), Dalton and Wade King, and Brandon and Bailey McCaleb; great great grandchildren- Paisley, Bailey, and Cash McCarty; and sister Lena Hubbard of Akron, OH.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband- Aaron Wood, siblings- Eli, Thomas, Robert and Howard Hubbard and Beatrice Gentry; and daughter- Vera Denise Cross.
The family will receive friends at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022 from 4 to 7. Her funeral will be on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, at First Baptist Church of Crossville at 11:00 officiated by Pastor Clyde Schultz with burial to follow in Big Lick Cemetery.
Bobby Boles, age 53, was born on October 19, 1968 in Crossville, TN to Richard and Stella Farr Boles and passed away on January 1, 2022 in Crossville, TN. He was a welder at Manchester Tank and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding his motorcycle. He was an avid Alabama fan.
He is survived by his parents, wife- Rhonda Hennessee Boles, children- Kayla Gian Bolvo (Drew) and Brittany Morris (Anthony), granddaughter- Remi Morris, Brother- Bruce Boles (Cindy), sister- Brandi Kirk, niece- Kayla Boles, and great nephews- Malaki and Jameson.
He is preceded in death by his brother- Ricky Boles.
The family will receive friends at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home on Monday, January 3, 2022 from 5 to 8. His funeral will be on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at 12:00 officiated by Randall Dye with burial to follow in Turner Cemetery.
Katie Bow Sullivan, age 89, was born November 24, 1932 to Leo and Lora Reagan Bow in Pikeville, TN and passed away Chattanooga, TN on December 30, 2021.
She is survived by her son- Mike Sullivan; grandchildren- Holly Jernagin, Brian Sullivan, and Laura Sullivan; great grand children- Gannon Jernagin, Nick Jernagin, Aryssa Sullivan, Colt Sullivan, and Victoria Sullivan; and siblings- Kenneth and Jesse Bow.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband- Mark Sullivan Jr., great grandchild- Reagan Green, and siblings- Dean, Glenna, Charles, Bud, Dodge and Jerry.
The family will receive friends at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home on Monday, January 3, 2022, from 12 to 2 with service to follow. Burial will be in Crossville City Cemetery.
Charles Linden (Lindy) Sherrill, 74, was born on April 23, 1947 to Clarence and Henrietta Sherrill in Pleasant Hill, TN. He passed away on December 27, 2021. The family would like to thank both Cumberland House and Cookeville Regional Medical Center for their care during this difficult time.
Lindy could draw you in with his outgoing personality and quick wit. He did not know a stranger and could make you feel as if you had known him your whole life within minutes of meeting him. He retied after many years of working for the United States Postal Service. He is also a veteran of the United States Army.
He is survived by his two daughters Susan Freitag and Vicki Jones; his sons-in-law that were more like sons Alan Freitag and Chris Jones; grandchildren Colton, Brooke, Rylie, Matthew, and Ethan; siblings Betty and Bobby Sherrill; also numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Loretta (Young) Sherrill; his parents Clarence Avery and Henrietta (England) Sherrill; and his brother Avery Sherrill.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, December 31, 2021 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11:00am to 1:00pm with the service to follow at 1:00pm. He will be buried at Green Acres Memory Garden immediately following the service.
Willard Glenn Tabor, Sr., age 78, was born on October 5, 1943 to Wesley and Velma Parrott Tabor in Crossville, TN. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior and his beloved wife of 54 years, Idell Tabor, on Sunday, December 26, 2021, as a result of complications from COVID.
He is survived by his three children, Desiree Tabor, Denise Tabor Barnes (Mark), and Will Tabor, Jr.; one brother, Benjamin Tabor; and five grandchildren, Cole Barnes, Katelyn Tabor, Hailey Tabor, Lauren Tabor, and Jillian Tabor.
He was a truck driver from the age of 14 years until he retired to help take care of his wife, Idell, during her long illness. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him the best.
The funeral service will he held at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, December 30, 2021. Visitation will be from 10:00am to 12:00pm with the service to follow at 12:00pm. He will be buried at Tollett’s Chapel Cemetery immediately following the service. Pallbearers will be Will Tabor Jr, Mark Barnes, Cole Barnes, Scott Gibbons, Jim Oakes, and Joey Whittenburg.
Carol McCurry, age 70, was born on October 25, 1951 to Harold and Hazel McCurry in New Castle, Indiana. She passed away on December 28, 2021 in Crossville, TN.
A Graveside service will be held at Henry Cemetery on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 10:00am.
