Gail McCoy, age 57, was born on April 14, 1964 to Grover and Mildred McCoy in Crossville, TN. She passed away at her home in Knoxville, TN on November 4, 2021.
She is survived by her son Brandon A. Swafford of Knoxville, TN; Grandson Kyndel “BJ” Swafford of Knoxville, TN; Sister Joanne McCoy Pierce of Cedar Park, TX; Brother Grover A. McCoy of Crossville, TN; Sister Judy Salyer and husband Bobby of Knoxville, TN; Nephew Eric Phillips and wife Heather of Round Rock, TX; and Nephew Joseph McCoy and wife Jennifer of Belleville, IL.
She is preceded in death by her parents Grover Alexander and Mildred Joe Bohannon McCoy.
There family will meet at Elmore Cemetery on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 10:00am for a Graveside Service.
Danny Erwin, age 69, was born on December 12, 1951 to Floyd and Vivian Erwin in Columbia, TN. He passed away in his home on November 9, 2021.
He is survived by his wife Dana Erwin; His children Mark (Lisa) Erwin, Emily Erwin, and Rebecca Erwin; Grandchildren Josh Erwin, Heather Erwin, Olivia Solomon, and Kennedy Solomon; Great grandchildren Leighton and Masiyn Erwin; Sister Mary Shannon; And many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents Floyd Alexander and Vivian Ralston Erwin.
Rodney Wilson, age 71, was born on November 16, 1949 to Samuel and Elma Wilson in Pasadena, TX. He passed away on November 5, 2021 in Cookeville, TN.
He is survived by his wife Becky Gay Wilson of Crossville, TN; Son Rodney (Sara) Wilson, Jr. and their 4 children Zoe, Mya, Asa, and Ian Wilson; Stepdaughter Amy O’Neil and children Aiden and Layla O’Neil; Stepson Clayton Neely and daughter Sophie Neely; He also leaves behind all of his extended family in Texas where he lived for the majority of his life before moving to Crossville.
He is preceded in death by his parents Samuel Dale and Elma Geraldine Greer Wilson and sister Claudia Wilson.
A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Hale’s Chapel Cemetery at 2:00pm.
Barbara Reed, age 68, was born on July 12, 1953 in Minneapolis, MN to Allan and Marianne. She passed away at Cookeville Regional Medical Center on November 2, 2021 in Cookeville, TN.
She was a kind and loving woman whose greatest joy was her family. She had the most contagious laugh. She enjoyed her animals, art, taking care of her plants, and the serenity of hummingbirds. She loved her friends dearly.
She is survived by her husband George “Sonny” Reed; her brother Michael (Marnie) Wipper; her sister Patty (George) Brown; her children Billy (Brandi) Johnson, Michelle Ritzko, Michael Ritzko, Lisa Barger, Jason Reed and Ben Reed. She had 18 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 7 nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her brother Richard; her sister Carol.
There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 10:00am at Grassy Cove United Methodist Church officiated by Don Haston.
Kenneth R. Hughes, age 45, was born on December 31, 1975 to Henry and Cheryl Patenaude Hughes in Ticonderoga, NY. He passed away unexpectedly on October 23, 2021 at his home in Sweetwater, TN.
He is preceded in death by his mother Cheryl Ann Hughes; Brother Shawn Hughes; Grandma Leona; and Aunt Hella Patenaude.
His Celebration of Life will be officiated by Pastor Randy Smith. It will be held at the TAD Center in Crossville, TN on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at 6:00pm.
Ruby Christine Sherrill, age 84, was born on February 14, 1937 in Overton Co., TN to Elmer and Fannie Bell Boles Matthews. She passed away in her home on October 31, 2021 in Crossville, TN.
She was a Godly woman whose greatest joy was her family and children. She enjoyed quilting, wearing blingy jewelry, and yard-saling.
She is survived by her children Christine Sherrill, Verdie (Barry) Earhart, Elmer Sherrill, Edward Sherrill, Anthony (Doreen) Sherrill, Fannie (Aster) Burgess, and Ruby Ann (Freddy) Mathias; Grandchildren Misty (Michael) Bolden, Wally (Renee) Turner, Christina (Jeremiah) Masters, Jessica Davis, Nathan Sherrill, Julia Sherrill, Brandon Sherrill, Shonda, Tyler Sherrill, Chantilly (Mark) Russell, Josh Burgess, Justin Barnwell, John Barnwell, Kyle (Christina) Barnwell, and Rowan Mathias; 29 Great grandchildren, 6 Great great grandchildren, and brother Horace Doc Matthews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dewey Sherrill, her brothers San, Lee, Owen, Everett, Lawrence, and Hugh Roy Matthews, her sisters Mary Matthews, Ettar Bohannon, Nancy Pugh, Audrey Matthews, and Dean Sapp.
There will be a Graveside service on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 1:00pm in Haley’s Grove Cemetery officiated by Junior Masters.
Bernard Jure, age 78, born to Bernard and Virginia Jure, Sr on September 29, 1943 in Baltimore, MD. He passed away on October 28, 2021 in Crossville, TN.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Lang Jure.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Bernard Francis Jure Sr. and Virginia May Fried Jure.
JoAnn Lawson Brewer, 61, of Crossville, went home to be with the Lord peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on October 24, 2021. She was born December 1, 1959 to the late Willard and Ruby Lee Blaylock Lawson.
She was of the Baptist faith and knew she would be in the safe arms of Jesus to never suffer pain anymore. She was a loving, unselfish, caring, most precious and sweet wife, mother, nana, and sister. Heaven will never gain a sweeter woman than her. She was a fighter who fought a courageous battle of cancer for 3 years, but never lost the will to live for her family. She was a homemaker and caretaker all of her life whom loved and adored being able to take care of her family and make sure we were all taken care of over herself. She loved her children more than life itself and adored by her one and only granddaughter, she called her Dollbaby. She loved working in her vegetable and flower gardens, canning her vegetables, anything outside to make her yard and gardens beautiful. She also loved spending time with her family, watching homesteader videos, and word puzzles. Gone from us to soon, but never forgotten. You are so loved and will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Richard Brewer; her pride and joy, 2 children; daughter LeeAnn and husband Shawn Wyatt; son Adam Brewer and his girlfriend Tabatha; one granddaughter, Kristen Wyatt; all of Crossville. Her brothers, Hubert Lawson of Wabeno, WI and Ricky Lawson (Gladys) of Crossville, TN; sisters, Bonnie Brewer and Becky Fields of Crossville; several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Willard & Ruby Lawson; Grandparents, Gather & Mary Lawson and Joseph & Mary Blaylock; 6 brothers, Arnold, James, Buford, Billy, Willard V, and Wayne Lawson; 1 sister, Mildred Angel.
Visitation will be Wednesday, October 27, 2021 from 5pm to 8pm at Vandever Baptist Church. The funeral will be conducted on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 1pm at Vandever Baptist Church with Brother Gary Hargis officiating. Burial will be in the Thomas Springs Cemetery immediately following the service.
Dennis Raymond “Denny” Parrott, 68, a Crossville native and lifetime resident, passed away on October 22, 2021 at an area hospital following a brief illness.
He was born June 28, 1953.
He was preceded in death by his parents J.L. and Della Mae (Lawson) Parrott, and by a brother, Melford.
Denny attended Cumberland County High School. He was a career truck driver. Initially, he began working with his father’s Crossville-based trucking company. Eventually, he became and over-the-road driver. He also ran successful businesses in Crossville.
Denny is survived by a son, Derek; his long-time companion, Jan Barnwell; siblings Ava (Red) Smith, Lois Conatser, and Michael (Donna) Parrott; several nieces and nephews; and his faithful pet Buck.
Denny was an adventurer. He had a unique zest for life, a quick wit and an infectious personality. He was an automobile enthusiast. And he always had his faithful pet dog by his side.
A Graveside Service will be held at 10am, Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Tollett’s Chapel Cemetery.
Willie Phipps, age 78, was born on May 31, 1943 to Claude and Thelma Phipps in Harlan, Kentucky. He passed away on October 21, 2021 at his home in Crossville, TN.
He is survived by his wife, Pauline Phipps; His children, David Alan Phipps (Celia), Richard D. Phipps (Penny), and Melissa Gail Temple (Tony); His grandchildren, David, Josh, Ashley, Destiny, Collin, Ricky, Andrew, Matthew, Michael, Toby, Tom, and Tabitha; Many great grandchildren; And his siblings, Joseph Phipps, Margaret Shepard, and Kay Ison.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Thelma Sutton Phipps; And his children, Willie Claude Phipps and John Paul Phipps.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Crossville 1st Freewill Baptist Church from 5:00-8:00pm. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Crossville 1st Freewill Baptist Church at 11:00am. She will be buried at Mayland Cemetery immediately following the service.
