Roger Paul Miller, 85, a resident of Fairfield Glade and formerly of Rolling Meadows, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 21, 1936 to Leland and Ruth Miller in Jump River, WI. Roger proudly served his country in the US Army. While stationed in Germany, he met and married the love of his life, Sigrid Gutsche. Roger retired from Proctor and Gamble in 1990 and retired to Tennessee in 1995 to play golf. He was a member of the Fairfield Glade Community Church, the Moose Lodge, the Lions Club, and the Lairs and Cheaters Club. But above everything, he loved his family. 

Roger is survived by his wife of 62 years, Sigrid; his children, Roy of Crystal Lake, IL and Sonja (John) Errichiello of Harvard, IL; his grandchildren, Jon (Connie), Brigitte (Jon), Erich, Lauren, and Maggie; his great grandchildren, Alexis, Adalee, and Zachary; his brother, Daniel (Pat); and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jim; and sister, Betty.

The family will receive friends at Fairfield Glade Community Church on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, from 11:00 to 1:00 with service to follow with Pastor James Janecek to officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fairfield Glade Lions Club.

David Elton Hale was born on December 4, 1979 in Crossville, TN to Donald and Andrea Davis Hale. He passed away on July 24, 2021.

He is survived by his father, Donald Hale; children, Tanner Hale and Titan Hale; and brother, Allen Hale (Toni).

He is preceded in death by his mother, Andrea Hale.

A private family service will be held in Warner Cemetery.

Lawrence “Rocky” Long, 88, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 1st 2021. He was born October 20. 1932 to Abe Wallace Long and Ova Owens Long in Palmer, TN. He was the youngest of 12 children.

Rocky joined the US Army when he was 16 years old and after being wounded on the front lines went on to become a supervisor at Crossville Rubber Products and Manchester Tank. Before he retired, he worked for the City of Crossville.

He was a wonderful Christian man and a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed teaching his children and grandchildren how to work in the garden and especially loved Sunday dinners with his entire family. This was a tradition that carried on for over 25 years until the Sunday before his eath.

Rocky enjoyed hunting for ginseng, watching old western movies, and he kept his mind sharp by working hundreds of puzzles over the years. He also read through the Bible six times in one year.

He was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church for over 30 years and also served as a deacon. He loved to work in the church and do anything he could to lead others to Christ. He spent years putting together Bibles that could be shipped all over the world.

Rocky is survived by his wife of 66 years, Willie Miller Long; sons, Larry Long and David Long; granddaughters, Melanie Kabore, Alyson (Jason) Hale, and Chelsey Long; five great grandchildren and two sisters, Lenora Henke (100) and Dorothy Clawson (94).

He is preceded in death by his father and mother; two sisters, Kathleen Choate and Geraldine Morgan; brothers, Jack, Ted, Stanley, Charles, Bill, Jim, and Sherwood Long, in addition to several nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 from 5 – 8 at Cornerstone Baptist Church. Funeral services for Rocky will be held on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 10:00 at Cornerstone Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Kerley officiating. He will be laid to rest in Crossville City Cemetery.

Reverend Roy Lee Cotter, Jr., age 74, took the walk to shake the hand of Jesus on July 31, 2021, with his family by his side in Crossville, TN.

He was born December 21, 1947, in Seminole, OK to Roy Lee Cotter, Sr. and Rose Mae (Kruse).

He earned his high school diploma from Eldora, IA in 1963. He became a factory trained Harley Davidson mechanic after earning a certificate from Harley Davidson Mechanic School in 1970. In 1980, he completed training at the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy in Donelson, TN and served as a Deputy Sheriff in OK and TN. He was credentialed as an Ordained Minister on May 25, 1994 in Chelsea, OK and went on to become the founder and president of Harvesters Christian Fellowship, Inc.

He has had numerous interest throughout the years. Some of these included art, gunsmithing, leather crafting, woodworking, Harley Davidson motorcycles, police work, gardening, knife collecting, and ministry. He was also an active member of Redemption Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Lee Cotter, Sr. and Rose Rehan.

He is survived by his wife of 55, years, Judy Cotter; Children: Nancy Webb, Kristina Hobbs (Jeffery) and Angela Bunch (John); Siblings: Brothers, Joe Cotter and Mike Cotter; Sisters, Sandy Sutton and Tish Prack; and 10 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and several extended family members and friends.

Join us for A Celebration of Unconditional Love and Redemption on Tuesday, August 3rd at 1:00 pm at Redemption Church. The burial will be at Big Lick Hillcrest Cemetery immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations for Redemption Church’s Roof Project: Redemption Church P.O. Box 3607 Crossville, TN 38557.

James Richard Mallory, age 76, was born to John Oscar and Louise Mary Elmer Mallory in Cincinnati, Ohio and passed away on July 28, 2021 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He served in the 91st Bombardment Wing Strategic Air Command in the Vietnam War as a Sargent in the Air Force. James was a manager with Firestone and owned Jim and Juniors Bait Shop on Peavine Road. He also coached Amateur Athletic Union Basketball for 2 years.

He is survived by his son, Jonathan Mallory (Leslie); grandchildren, Nathan and Nora Mallory; and siblings, Kay Parrish.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Charlene Mallory Korte.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 5, 2021 from 11 to 1 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services for James will also be held on Thursday following visitation with Joseph Buck officiating. He will be laid to rest in Crossville City Cemetery.

Jerry D. Neal was born on September 8th, 1948 to Gene and Ava Lee Neal. He passed away at his home on July 27th, 2021. He loved to work hard and was a true Army guy. He had a lot of love in his heart and love for his family. He loved going to casinos and gardening. He will be sadly missed.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Edward G. Neal; and the love of his life, Gladys P. Neal. He is survived by his step kids and granddaughters.

A celebration of life will be on August 8th, 2021 at Harmony Baptist Church, 1731 Cook Road, Crossville, TN, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

September 16, 1940 – July 25, 2021

Jerry D. Rogers, 80 years old, went home to be with the Lord on July 25, 2021.

God has showered Jerry with miracles during many years of heart issues and hospitalizations. He was a quiet man, but he had God’s spirit in him that he shared with others. His family says that he was unselfish and charitable.

Jerry was a fireman for the city of Miami Beach, Florida for 25 years. He lived in South Florida and loved diving, fishing, and playing tennis. Jerry always had show trucks that he would shine up and drive to various shows around the country. He loved flowers and would work daily in the yard to make it perfect.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Linda Rogers; son, Robert C.; daughter, Sheryl and her husband Robert Abad; a granddaughter, Jessica Abad; grandson, C.J. Abad and his wife Allison. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Deborah and Joe Weinflash, and their daughter, Mindy Hertzon.

Dewey R. Ward, age 82, was born on March 11, 1939 to Thomas Jackson and Clara Luticia Brunson Ward in Century, Florida and passed away on July 19, 2021 in Overton County, TN. He retired from the Navy, serving in aviation electronics, and was an avid collector of cars.
He is survived by his children- Donna Warner, Keith Ward, and Nicholas Ward, and a host of extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and 4 siblings. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date and he will be buried in Ray’s Chapel Cemetery.

Wilma Ruth Fassiotto, age 71, was born on June 20, 1950 to Stanley and Vera Pauline Russell Adams in Crossville, TN. She passed away on July 24, 2021.

She is survived by her son, Palmer Thomas Richardson, Jr.; and siblings, Ernest Adams, Gordon Adams, Jerry Adams, Vernon Adams, Lois Jean Brown, and Doris Garrett.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Al Fassiotto.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 from 5 – 7 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services for Wilma will be held on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 11:00 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home with Joe Young officiating. She will be laid to rest in Creston Cemetery.

Mary Ruth Bryant Tucker, age 87, was born May 22, 1934 to Samuel E. and Bessie Cleo Howard Bryant in Scott’s Gulf, TN and passed away in her home in Crossville, TN on July 20, 2021.

She is survived by her spouse of 70 years- Joseph H. Tucker; daughters- Pam and Dennis Shields of Crossville, Doris Beckett of Nashville, and Donna and Sonny Rose of Crossville; grandchildren- Emily Shields, Parker Shields, Brent Bolin, Chris Bolin, Chelsey Woody, Clint Rose, and Kristie Tucker; seven great grandchildren; siblings- Barbara and Don Lambert, Terry and Regina Bryant, Roger and Pam Bryant, and Jim and Brenda Bryant.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters- Margaret Bryant, Alene Adams, and Winnie Ellen Bryant; brother- Robert E. Bryant; son- Bobby Tucker; and son-in-law- Tony Lander.

The family will receive friends on Friday, July 23, 2021, at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 7 with a service at 7:00 with Joey Campbell officiating. Burial will be at 1:00 on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Thomas Springs Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to Hospice of Cumberland County.