Tom Pollock, age 78, was born on March 10, 1943 to Henry and Helen Pollock in Bruce, Mississippi. He passed away on December 24, 2021.
He is survived by his daughters Sonya Eubanks and Catherine Pollock; grandchildren Staci and Paul Eubanks, Ciarra Wolverton, Emma Lahr, and David Pollock; and his siblings Shirley Brown, Breland “Reb” Pollock, Doris Gurney, and Brenda Jaco.
He was preceded in death by his wife Diane Wiles Pollock; parents Henry Lush and Helen Bessie Horton Pollock; and his brothers Billy Ray, Donald, Arnold, and James Pollock.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Faith Assembly of God Church. Visitation will be from 12:00pm-2:00pm with a service to follow at 2:00pm. He will be buried at Green Acres Memory Gardens immediately following the service.
Richard Irving Shultis (Dick), 86, was born October 29, 1935, and passed away December 15, 2021. He was the son of Irving Shultis and Florence VanEtten of Bradenton, FL.
Survivors include his loving children Brian Shultis (Melissa), Brad Shultis (Katrina), and Traci Roark; grandchildren Gi Gi Scherer (John), Kaitlyn Ashburn, Garrett Shultis, Crystal Molsey, Amie Hornburger (Marc), Laura Presley (Kenny), Greg Roark (Crystal); great grandchildren Austin Scherer, Alivia Scherer, Elijah Scherer, Haley Stone, Levi Mosley, Kayden Hornburger, Kayne Hornburger, Ayden Roark, Tanner Presley; great great grandchild Max Stone; and his brother Dean Shultis.
He is proceeded in death by his loving wife Juanita Shultis, his parents, and his brother Wayne Shultis.
Dick was a beloved member of the Pleasant Hill Community and his Church Pleasant Hill Baptist Mission.
A Celebration of Life will be help at Pleasant Hill Baptist Mission, 39 Browntown Rd, Crossville, TN, on 12/20/21 from 2:00pm-4:00pm.
Hank Sharp, age 79, was born on April 28, 1942 to Eugene and Hattie Pryor Sharp in Brydstown, TN and passed away in Knoxville, TN on December 16, 2021.
He is survived by his son- Jackie Sharp; grandchildren- Tiffany Brown (John), Jacob Sharp (Tiffany), Jamie Sharp, Jason Sharp (Casey), Cheyenne Sharp, Christopher Gaskins, Johnathon Gaskins, and Jackie Sharp Jr.; great grandchildren- Gavin, Paisley, and Greyson Brown, Frankie, Ronnie, and Daisy Sharp, Taylor and Dustin Ford, and Ashlyn Marshall.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife- Geraldine Sharp, children- Jeff Sharp, Verna Barnes, and Frankie Sharp, grandchild Miketa Barnes, great grandchild- Alyssa Sharp, and siblings- Gary and Randall Sharp.
There will be a graveside service on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 1:00 in Woody Cemetery.
Dollie Turner, age 86, was born to Ernest and Martha Brown on March 31, 1935 in Crossville, TN. She passed away at her home on December 12, 2021.
Dollie enjoyed crocheting and watching the hummingbirds.
She is survived by her brother Ed Brown; sister-in-law Pansy Brown; numerous nieces and nephews; and her special caregiver Wannalee Hennessee.
She was preceded in death by her parents Ernest and Martha Ardelia Hyder Brown; her husband Charles Buck Turner; son Charles Turner; and her siblings Herbert (Zella) Brown and Willie Brown.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Stevens Gap Church of Christ. Visitation will be from 12p-2p with a service to follow at 2p. She be buried in Linary Cemetery immediately following the service.
Harvey Donathan, 74, was born on June 23, 1947, to William Harvey and Goldie Burl Donathan in Middletown, OH. He passed away on Nov. 27, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Vicki; sons, Brad (Sheryl) Donathan, Scott (Nickie) Donathan and Jason Donathan; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
MILLER, ROBERT CHARLES SR.; age 93, a resident of Crossville (Fairfield Glade) TN, and formerly of Michigan, Florida and Wisconsin, died of complications of Alzheimer’s at Life Care Senior Living Center in Crossville, TN. Beloved son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grand, great and great-great grandfather, was taken into God’s arms on Monday, December 6, 2021. Robert was born into this world on December 27, 1927 in Keego Harbor, MI to Clinton Burr and Marguerite (McKenzie/Vowles/Sievers) Miller. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Barbara Burr Myers, brothers Gellett Emerson Miller and Clinton Burr Miller, Jr., his first wife of 57 years, Mary Lou (Horsley) and his second wife of 8 years, Lois Marie (Fairgrief).
He leaves behind three children, Judith Ann Ridgway of Ligonier, PA, Todd Emerson (Kimberly Powers) Miller of Waterford, MI and Robert Charles, Jr. (Linda Nack) Miller of North Prairie, WI; 7 grandchildren: David Todd (Dana Shawley) Ridgway, Andress Sean Ridgway, James Robert (Karen Linske ) Miller, Leslie Ann (Patrick) Kelly, Laura Mary (Andrew) Schwartzenberger; Jamie Nicole (Timothy) Boehm, and Bradley Robert (Kristin Saak) Miller; 10 great grandchildren; Elaine M. Harman (Todd) Cunningham, Andress S. Ridgway, Jr., Xenia L. Ridgway, Ella R. Miller, Evelyn V. Miller, Elliott J Schwartzenberger, Eloise A. Schwartzenberger, Cole M. Boehm, Kira M. Boehm, Berkeley T. Saak, Eden H. Miller; 2 great-great grandchildren Kaytlyn I. Younkin and Sadie L. Cunningham.
Robert was a member of Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church, Crossville, TN, enjoyed hunting, golfing and telling stories of his childhood and amazing occupations …especially his days as a detective. Robert’s career included work at two Detroit-area radio stations, serving in the United States Navy in WWII, Chief Investigator for the Pontiac, MI police department, serving as Acting Postmaster for Pontiac, MI, Executive Director of Capitol Hill Associates, instrumental in the planning of President Eisenhower’s 1963 birthday party, and Executive Director of the Republican Party of Washington, DC, beginning the day President John F. Kennedy was killed. Robert was also the State Field Director for the Republican Party of Wisconsin and attended two Republican National Conventions. In 1972, Robert became the Community Liaison Specialist and Public Information Officer for the Small Business Administration in Madison, WI. In 1974 he became Home Secretary to Wisconsin Senator Robert Kasten. In 1978, Robert became Home Secretary to Wisconsin Senator James Sensenbrenner.
Just prior to retirement, Robert was the Branch Manager for the Milwaukee, WI Small Business Administration SCORE office. Retirement did not slow him down. Throughout life, he was an Elk and Kiwanis member, and contributed to his community, providing musical events and served as the President of the Fairfield Glade Community Association and President for the Tennessee National Rifle Association.
Robert was always a man of right and wrong and was always very proud to be a veteran and serve on the USA armed forces draft board in Madison, Wisconsin.
His sense of humor and wit always helped build morale and friendship among his family, friends and peers. Up until his very last days, he was witty and such a joy to be with.
A celebration of his life will be held in the summer of 2022 in Pontiac, Michigan.
Robert is now reunited with Mary Lou, Marie, his parents and siblings and is dancing on the streets of heaven. His favorite song? “Always” ❤️
Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers are suggested to Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church .
John (Jack) B Eisenlord passed away peacefully at home on November 20, 2021 after a short illness. He was born to Elsie and John Eisenlord of Pontiac, MI on September 3, 1929. He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Elva Blymyer of Midland, MI and Shirley Haller of Coleman, MI, and son Kenneth. He is survived by his wife Geraldine (Ulanowicz, formerly of Midland, MI), son David (Ann), daughter Joan (Tom) Powers, and son James, along with 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Jack graduated with a degree in Physics from Michigan Technological University and served in the Air Force in Morocco. He worked for more than 30 years for the Fisher Body division of General Motors in Michigan, New York, and Ohio.
Jack had many hobbies including hunting, playing bridge, cooking, and bread baking, but his true passions were golf and fishing. He was an avid reader, and one could usually find him with a book in his hand if there wasn’t already a gold club or fishing pole there. He traveled extensively wit his wife, his most recent trip being to Australia and New Zealand with his wife Gerry and son Jim.
Jack was a devoted husband and father. He loved children, and was adored by his own children and grandchildren. He rarely met a person he didn’t like, the same can be said of cookies.
This wise, gentle man will be remembered fondly and will be greatly missed by all those who knew him.
A mass of Christian burial will be held from 10:00am to 11:00am on December 14, 2021 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 7503 Peavine Road, Crossville, TN, USA.
Evelyn Stone, 86, of Crossville, TN passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021.
She was a seamstress for most of her life and enjoyed sewing and creating new patterns. She loved canning and shopping for bargains at estate sales while spending time with her family.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Sadie Lewis Wilson; husband J.C. Stone; daughter Lorene Stone; grandson Scott Myers; great grandson Sawyer Frady; sisters Alice Reed and Irene (Milo) Wyatt.
She is survived by her daughters Cindy (Larry) Myers, Loretta Warner, and Juanita Stone; grandchildren Jason (Beverly) Warner and Molly (Jesse) Frady; great grandchildren Aidan and Austin Warner, Beckett, Weston, and Titus Frady; and several nieces.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 2:00pm, with Don Bell officiating. She will be laid to rest in Thomas Springs Cemetery. Crossville Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Born May, 5, 1937. Departed this life on December 4, 2021.
Mary Alice is preceded in death by her parents Tom and Sadie Wilson; youngest sister Irene Wyatt; oldest sister Evelyn Stone, whom met Mary Alice on that glorious journey to heaven just 1 hour after Mary Alice passed.
Mary Alice is survived by her special friend and companion of 16 years, James Nicholson; daughter Brenda Bank (Jack); grandchildren Tanya Sapp (Nick), Tiffany Handley (Steven), and Brandi Banks (Curtis); great grandchildren Cody, Noah, Laylia, and Kerri; along with many nieces and nephews and many lifelong friends.
Mary Alice was a member of the Eastern Star for 52 years. She retired from Murfreesboro City schools after 25 years. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, bluegrass music, and dancing.
To know her was to love her. She leaves behind the best memories, funny stories, and best advice, to carry on to many generations to come.
Bob Hinch, 73, of Crossville, passed away December 2, 2021. He was born May 3, 1948 in Crossville, TN to William Sr and Johnnie Miller Hinch. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and served in Vietnam where he received a Purple Heart.
He is survived by his daughters, Janel Mallard and Haley Hatcher, both of Waverly, TN, and Trina Hinch of Nashville, TN; brother Bill Hinch Jr of Crossville; and grandchildren Ansley Graves, Ketron Graves, Tucker Rawlings, and Avery Kate Rawlings.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Margaret Hinch Smith, and brother James Hinch.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 9, 2021 from 11a-12p at Pomona United Methodist Church followed by a Celebration of Life service at 12p. For anyone wishing to view the service virtually, a livestream will occur at the above-listed service time and can be viewed on the Pomona United Methodist Church Facebook page.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cumberland County Veterans Assistance Council and sent to P.O. Box 1006, Crossville, TN 38557 or dropped off at the Cumberland County Veterans Service Office, 2 North Main Street, Crossville, TN 38555.
