Betty Dean Cooper, age 86, was born on September 13, 1934 to Richard Samuel and Anna Lou B. Reagan Hamby in Crossville, TN. She passed away on April 21, 2021 in West Sacramento, CA.

She is survived by her children, Jerry Cooper, Dale Cooper (Linda), David Cooper (Ginger), and Vicky Knight; grandchildren, Danny, Christ, Sandy, Sherri, Joshua, Kim, and Laura; many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; and siblings: Gordon, Geneva, Brenda, Terry, and Doris.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lennis Cooper; and siblings, Noah (Dick), JB, Charlene, Juanita, and Wanda Sue.

Funeral services for Betty will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021at 12:00 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She will be laid to rest in Slate Springs Cemetery.

Tommy Ray Meadows, age 45, was born on August 9, 1975 to Ernest Meadows and Oma Norris Meadows in Oberlin, Ohio. He passed away on April 20, 2021in Crossville, TN. Tommy loved spending time with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed working and helping others.

He is survived by his mother, Oma Meadows; sisters, Bonnie Ford and Carol Meadows; wife, Keana Meadows; daughter, Taylor Deney; stepchildren, MJ Haney and Wendy Haney; grandchildren, Natalie and Remington; and three step grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his father.

Family will receive friends on Sunday, April 25, 2021 from 1 to 2 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services for Tommy will also be held on Sunday following visitation with Ralph Reagan officiating. He will be laid to rest in Haleys Grove Cemetery.

Frank Joesph Denofrio, “The Godfather”, was born on July 17, 1947 in Chicago, IL and passed away on April 20, 2021 in Knoxville, TN. He is survived by his wife, Joanne; his two daughters, Antoinette and Tami; his grandchildren, Darian and Fiona; and his great grandchildren.

A celebration of life for Frank will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Crossville VFW.

Paul Oliver Myers passed away at his home on April 19, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. He was a member of Mt. Juliet Church of Christ.

Paul is survived by his wife, Katherine Myers, and remembered by his sister, Mattie Rice. He is also survived by his children, Cynthia Myers Johnson, Sandra Myers Frazier (Roger Frazier), and Jeffrey Paul Myers; grandchildren, Brandon Johnson (Beth), Michael Myers (Courtney), Mark Myers (Shannon), Jacob Myers, Lisa Moore, and Annie Combs; great grandchildren, Savannah Johnson, Braydon Johnson, Madison Bell, William Bell, Gavin Myers, Everleigh Myers, Dalton Fox, Logan Gabbard, Cassey Back, and Mason Combs.

Paul was preceded in death by his father, John Lee Myers; mother, Nora Myers; and his brothers and sisters.

Paul loved to sing karaoke, play his guitar, watch old westerns, and of course, Kentucky Basketball. He loved building things and planting tomatoes in his garden every year.

Graveside services for Paul will be held on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in New Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Craig Evans officiating.

Clara Frances Kindrick, age 82, was born on November 20, 1938 to Robert and Minnie Clark Davis in Harriman, TN. She passed away on April 16, 2021. She loved going to church and traveling to Pigeon Forge. She also enjoyed working crossword puzzles and watching WWE wrestling.

She is survived by her children, Mary Ledbetter (Russell), Linda Cooper (Jerry), Lonnie Wayne Kindrick, James Lee Kindrick, Betty Sue Fox, and Becky Lynn Gibson (Steven); grandchildren, Dusty, Travis, Ben, Caleb, Haley, Erica, Caden, Issac, Skyler, and Makaley; great grandchildren, Joshua, Keiser, Taylor, Davin, Ellery, Hunter, Abby, and Anna; and brother, Robert C. Davis.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lonnie Franklin Kindrick; grandson, Joshua Wayne Threet; brother, Herbert Davis; and sister, Ollie Davis.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 1 to 3 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services for Frances will also be held on Saturday following visitation with Pastor Harold Qualls officiating. She will be laid to rest in Green Acres Memory Gardens.

Dolores Wyse, 81, of Crossville TN, passed away April 13th, 2021.

Ms. Wyse born of Pittsburg PA, lived a life worth living while she graced her presence here on this earth with us. The memories, laughter, and love will always be something cherished by those who knew her. When we remember Dolores, we remember how much she enjoyed her job as a babysitter. She was always had the biggest smile while taking care of all the little children.

According to her wishes the there will be no services.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory INC. was truly honored to be a part of taking care of Ms. Wyse.

Steve, as he was known by all, went to his Heavenly home in the early morning hours of April 13^th.  A heart attack, for a man who had never been sick or had a health issue.

Steve and his wife Pamela (Johnson) Gillis moved from Crystal Lake, IL to Fairfield Glade TN in January 2020 finally retiring after too many years of working and traveling on business.  Pamela had a business selling natural supplements and HBA products to the health food store industry, in the Midwest.  Steve joined her business and for his last 20 years of work, traveled extensively, covering WI, MN, and the Dakotas.  All who he sold to, or met, loved his spirit and smile. 

And his singing.  Did I add that while in IL, he was a valued member of Voices in Harmony, the esteemed vocal choir in McHenry County and surrounding area. After moving to Fairfield Glade, Steve discovered karaoke, and loved to perform for that. 

Steve was proceeded in death by his parents Chester and Mary Gillis.  He leaves behind his wife, Pamela, his two favorite felines, Elsa, and Blackie, and his three grown children from a prior marriage.  David Gillis, Dawn and Matthew and Annette, from Rockford, IL; Stephanie Gillis from Rochelle, IL, and Jennifer Van Ostrand and Matt with their children Aiden and Asher, of Sun Prairie, WI.

Steve’s sister and family, Mary Jo Metzger, and Marvin, of Rochelle, IL, and his brother Mark Gillis of Rochelle, IL., plus their children and grandchildren.  He will be missed by so many of the Gillis family.

After moving to Crossville, Steve enjoyed playing golf, including Winter golf, playing bridge, and most of all singing.  He first had joined the local Cumberland County choral group, and while that has been suspended, he found every place to sign karaoke locally.  His voice was always one of the best, and that was his primary passion.

Steve and Pam attended Cumberland Fellowship Church and were active in a men’s Bible study and a couples Bible study, further enriching their life here in this wonderful new home.

He was also a supporter of the arts, charities, Compassion child support, and will be missed by his many friends and family.

A memorial service will be held on April 23^rd at 1pm at Crossville Memorial funeral home, 2653 North Main St. Crossville, TN.

Katherine L. Ford was born on May 31, 1960 and passed away on April 10, 2021 in her home in Crossville, TN.

She is survived by her fiancé, Gene Eddington; mother, Francie Ford; and children, Angie Ford, Tanya and Jimmy Martin, Tommy and Ella Thomas, and Bobby Ford; and grandchildren, Casidy Shelvay, and Cynthia Compton.

Memorial services for Katherine will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 11:00 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. David Lampman officiating.

We are sad to announce that on March 31, 2021, at the age of 59, Deborah Ann Walker (Crossville, Tennessee) passed away. She was loved and cherished by many people including her mother and father: Margie Brown and Bennie Brown; her children: Memory Tabor (Wally Tabor) and Rebecca Wheeler (Chad Wheeler); her grandchildren: Nicholas Tabor (Haley Tabor), Brookelyn Graham (Cadin Graham), Shelby Cox, Ethan Tabor, Carson Wheeler, Cadence Wheeler; her siblings: Gary Richardson (Amie Richardson), Vicky Hicks (Lonnie Hicks), Bennie Brown II (Ginger Brown); her nephews: James Fortner, Lucas Hicks (Ashley Hicks) and Anthony Bilbrey (Sierra Bilbrey) and Joseph Brown. Her great nephews: Talan Fortner, Waylon Hicks and Tucker Hicks and her great niece: Chloe Hicks.

Family will receive friends on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home from 2 to 4. A memorial service will also be held on Sunday following visitation with Randy Smith officiating.

Dora Lewis, age 84, was born January 17, 1937 to Troy and Biddie Whittaker Chaffins and passed away in her home on April 2, 2021 in Crossville, TN. She is survived by her children Darrel Hale, Diana House, and Marcus Hale, 15 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and siblings- Ballard Chaffins and Sally Ann Farrchild. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband- Harold Lewis, great grandchild- Christian Sanders, and 14 brothers and sisters.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home from 12 to 2 with service to follow. Bro. Gary Lewis will officiate and burial will be in Leffle Webb Cemetery.