Bethany Norris, age 53, was born on June 27, 1968 to Albert and Betty Dennis Marsh in Crossville, TN. She passed away on October 20, 2021 in Crossville, TN.
Visitation for Bethany will be held at Grace Baptist Church on Friday, October 22, 2021 from 5-7pm with the service immediately following at 7pm.
Michael England, age 52, was born on September 5, 1969 to Ray and Joyce England in Jamestown, TN. He passed away on October 18, 2021 in Crossville, TN.
He is survived by his wife, Angela England. His daughters, Loretta Rose and Mikaela Olivia England. His parents, Oliver Ray England and Joyce Loretta Green England. And other family members, TJ (Debbie) Purdy and Brian (Lena) Burgess.
The family will receive guests on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Crossville First Church of the Nazarene from 11:00am to 1:00pm with the service immediately following at 1:00pm. Michael will then be buried at Cold Springs Cemetery following the service. Flowers may be sent to Crossville First Church of the Nazarene or Crossville Memorial Funeral Home.
Paul Allen left this world to go irritate his parents and his brother on October 14, 2021. Born on April 19, 1947 to Marie and Dwight Allen in Bath, Maine. He had one brother, Kenneth. He had many lifelong friends, some which have passed, and I just know that he is having lots of fun pulling his shenanigans with David Marriman. Another lifelong friend was Ronnie Ponziani AKA Ponzi. They were crib mates, just ask Ponzi, I know he will tell you the story. He joined the United States Navy in June 1966 and did 3 tours in Vietnam. He was aboard the USS Pivot from 1967-1969 then was on the USS Acme from 1969-1970. He was honorably discharged in 1972 as a Radarman Petty Officer Third Class and never ate or allowed tunafish in his house ever again. After being discharged, him and another lifelong friend, Sam Alexander, started Alexander & Allen, Inc in 1972. He said many times that him and Sam were the ‘varsity team’ and when they had helpers, such as Chuck Alexander, they were called the ‘junior varsity team’. Paul was a fire fighter for the Harpswell Neck Fire Department and was Assistant Chief for well over 20 years. Then comes his biggest year yet, 1983. He marries Linda D. McPherson on June 26, 1983. They met through his brothers wife, Judy, who worked with Linda in a nursing home. Then he found out she had 3 kids and still said ‘I Do’. He even had to make the house bigger to fit us, but he did it with his friend and business partner, Sam, and of course all his other friends. He finally finished the house shortly before retiring to Tennessee in 2010.
His father, Dwight Allen, passed away in 2003, and his mother, Marie Allen, passed away in 2008. His brother, Ken Allen, passed away June 15, 2021. He also had a great granddaughter, Abrielle Marie, who passed away on February 25, 2010.
Now we get to tell you about the ones still living. He had 2 daughters…wait, I mean 3 daughters. Lisa Card of Lisbon Falls, Maine. Brenda and her pain in the ass husband, Brian Maciejewski, of Crossville, Tennessee. Jennifer McPherson of Topsham, Maine. He had 11 grandchildren. Courtney and her pain in the ass husband, Mark Hersey, Megan and Alexandra Russell, Jessica and Sara Maciejewski, Brian Maciejewski Jr, Ricky Dixon Jr, Chris Dixon, Katie Dixon, Jacob and Hannah Card. He also had 12 great grandchildren. Abrielle, Steven, Paul, Luke, Osias, Ella, Cade, Maddie, Kylee, CJ, Ben, and one on the way, Adeline. Yes, a couple of us were very busy. He has nieces and nephews, too many to count, including Anne, Robbie, Chris, and Liz Allen and great niece Dannielle. I also want to mention Becky and Sam Riley of Pennsylvania, but please don’t ask Sam about his tootsie roll. Trust me on this. But Sam does make a mean pig roast.
Paul was a prankster and loved to mess with people. He would grab my foot as I was going up the spiral stairs at night. I still can’t go up a flight of stairs at night or sleep with my feet exposed. He would tell the grandkids that there were spider cats in the attic. He had a scream mask that he loved to get people with. He also has a rooster collection which he referred to as his cocks. He enjoyed digging holes with his tractor and driving his wife crazy. He was a good man who will be missed by many.
If you feel the need to spend money in his memory, please send it to Harpswell Neck Fire Department, P.O. Box 8, Harpswell, Maine 04079.
Lois DeMarcus, age 88, was born on October 10, 1933 to Charles and Mildred Holman in Hartford City, IN. She passed away on October 13, 2021 in Cookeville, TN.
She is survived by her son William D. DeMarcus and his wife Kathy of Crossville, TN, Sandy Stewart (Keith) from Elwood, IN, Rick DeMarcus of Fort Pierce, FL and Mike DeMarcus of Brooksville, FL with 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, William DeMarcus, and her parents, Charles Raymond Holman and Mildred Thelma Williams Holman.
There will be a Graveside Service for her on Monday, October 18, 2021 at 11:00am at Green Acres Memory Gardens with Johnny Reeves officiating.
Gail Marie Wojcik, age 55, was born on September 30, 1966 to Charles Taylor and Betty Martin of Jackson, TN. She passed away on October 13, 2021 in Crossville, TN.
Gail is survived by her husband Dr. James Wojcik of Crossville, TN. Her children, John Swafford and Casey Swafford. And also her brother Ed Taylor.
She is preceded in death by her parents Charles Taylor and Betty Martin.
Gail earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Tennessee Tech in 1990. From 1990 until 2017 she worked as a Nurse at Cumberland Medical Center and 22 of those years served as a Nursing Supervisor. She developed Alzheimer’s Dementia at the age of 51, which prematurely ended her nursing career.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Oak Hill Baptist Church at 11:00am.
Willard Gordon Schubert, age 69, was born on February 1, 1952 to James and Ellen Schubert of Crossville, TN and passed away on October 10, 2021 in Crossville, TN.
He is survived by his wife, Sonceri Sandra Schubert. His children, James Paul Schubert, Soncera Darlene Reed, Adam Schubert, and Thomas Schubert (Cheyenne). His grandchildren, Sam Reed, Hannah Reed, Camron Schubert, Cameille Schubert, and Kourtney Schubert. And his siblings, James David Schubert and Loretta Russell.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James Houston Schubert and Ellen Irene Wyatt Schubert.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Plateau Road Baptist Church. The public viewing will be from 1:00pm to 3:00pm with the service to follow. He will be buried at Tollett’s Chapel Cemetery immediately following the service.
Abigail Elizabeth Lindenmuth, age 18, beloved daughter of Todd and Michelle Lindenmuth, was born on October 30, 2002 and passed away on October 4, 2021 in Roane County, TN. She was known for her beautiful smile, a passion for life, family, and becoming an artist. She had a beautiful voice and enjoyed the music of the 20’s through 40’s. She loved sports, nature, hiking, and playing online video games with her siblings and friends. And above all, she loved the Lord with all of her heart and her dog Inari.
She is survived by her parents, Todd and Michelle Lindenmuth. Her siblings Esabella, Julianne, and Luke Lindenmuth. Grandparents, Warren and Regina Neuman, and grandmother, Flora Lindenmuth. Aunts Lisa Vallez (Mike), Karen Gaabo (Dave), Susie Lindenmuth (Bob), Ann Ford (Tom), and Teresa Louk (Jerry). Uncles Bobby Lindenmuth, Raymond Lindenmuth (Lisa), Steve Lindenmuth (Debbie), Larry Lankford Jr, and Stephan Fenner (Nikki). And a multitude of cousins.
She is preceded in death by her grandfathers Robert Lindenmuth and Larry Lankford.
The family will receive guests on Thursday October 7, 2021 from 3-5pm with a service to follow at 5pm at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. The family invites anyone who would like to come back to the Shabbat House from 6-8pm to celebrate Abby’s life over a shared meal. Address for Shabbat House if 173 Narrow Way, Crossville, TN 38572.
In lieu of flowers, Todd and Michelle have set up an art scholarship through RSCC for those who would like to make a donation. If you would like to send flowers, please have them sent to Crossville Memorial Funeral Home.
Abigail Lindenmuth Memorial Scholarship: Roane State Foundation, 275 Patton Lane, Harriman, TN 37748. For more information, contact Linda Brown at (865)354-3000 ext. 4471 or email brownll@roanestate.edu.
Lane Reed, 44, of Crossville, went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 2, 2021. Lane was born on Jan. 10, 1977, in Cookeville, TN, son of Ronnie and Jodie (Carpenter) Reed. He married Loretta Smith on Feb 11, 2006, in Crossville and they were married for 15 wonderful years.
Lane is survived by his loving wife, Loretta Reed, son Thomas Eston Reed, father Ronnie Reed of Crossville, brother Tommy Wayne Reed (Ava Ann) of Sarasota, FL, nephews Braedon Reed of Sarasota, FL, Colin Hitchcock of Crossville, niece Peyton of Sarasota, FL, grandmother Mildred (Jud) Payne of Crossville and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Lane is also survived by a very close band of brothers with whom he was friends for most of his life: Jimmy (Amanda) Baldwin, Marc (Lori) Hedgecoth, Wally (Memory) Tabor, Rex (Taylor) Shillings, and John (Dana) Harville, all of Crossville and Aaron Loveday of Spring City, TN.
He is preceded in death by his mother Jodie (Carpenter) Reed, grandfather Wayne Carpenter, and grandparents Hallie and Lonzo Reed. All were from Crossville.
Lane and his father, Ronnie, owned and operated Reed Wrecker & Truck Repair in Crossville. As a member of Gateway Baptist Church, Lane enjoyed operating the sound board and fellowshipping with all of the members. He was a Christian who fully dedicated himself to God and to sharing the message of salvation.
Lane was a devoted husband, father, brother and friend. He and his band of brothers loved to gather for fantasy football, video games and to spend time together with their families. Lane loved to take trips each year with his wife and son to visit various areas of our country. He was known for his sense of humor and was an excellent source of advice. He truly lived each day of his life to the fullest and was a source of comfort and support to so many. He will be missed by all who knew him.
The family will receive friends at Gateway Baptist Church on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 from 4-6pm with the service to follow at 6:00pm, officiated by Pastor Brian Smith.
March 6, 1976 – September 22, 2021
John Cameron Nichol, 45, of Crossville, TN, passed away at home in the evening of Wed., Sept, 22, 2021.
Mr. Nichol was born on March 6, 1976 in Mountain Lake, MB, the son of Rev. Duncan Hamilton Nichol and Jean Louise (Christensen) Nichol.
He was a musician and member of the Green Sunshine Hip Hop Funk Band of St. Petersburg, FL. He was also a founder of “Rising Light”, a 501(c)3 organization that led educational and self-awareness workshops at music festivals.
John was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving as a fire control technician on submarines. He graduated from the submarine school at Groton, CT. He later received an A.A. degree at St. Petersburg College in St. Petersburg.
John’s interests were wood-working, free diving, hiking, kayaking, and telling puns and jokes. His kindness and good humor brought joy and smiles to many.
He is survived by his wife Kasandra Marie Sikorski of Crossville and his daughter Kyla Jean Nichol of Perrysburg, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his mother.
John’s body was cremated by Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory.
Memorial gifts in John’s name may be made to the Arbor Day Foundation, 211 N. 12th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508.
Shawn Hughes, age 49, was born on September 6, 1972 to Henry and Cheryl Patenaude Hughes in Moriah, NY and passed away on September 24, 2021 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Tara Strain Hughes, his boys, Michael and Kaleb Hughes, his father Henry Hughes of Crossville, his brother Kenny Hughes and wife Katie of Madisonville, his sister Brenda Astraskaus and husband Keith of Crossville, his sister Brandy Stierstorfer and husband Matthew of Montana, and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Cheryl Hughes, his Grandma, Leona, and his aunt, Helea Patenaude.
His Celebration of Life will be held at Bethlehem Baptist Church on Thursday, September 30, 2021 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm with a small service immediately following.