Lowell Scott Winningham, age 20, was born on April 23, 2000 to Gary and Kristie Simmons Winningham in Crossville, Tennessee. He passed away on September 14, 2020 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

He is survived by his parents; sister, Carly Winningham; grandparents, Lowell and Linda Simmons, David Winningham and Elizabeth Cowden; uncles and aunts, Jason Simmons (Chrishell), Cecil Simmons, David Winningham, Teresa Clouse, and Megan Cowden; and cousins, Kenzie Harville, Autum Simmons, Logan Reagon, Teagan Reagon, Alyson Winningham, and Adyson Winningham.

He was preceded in death by his uncle, Chip Simmons.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, September 17, 2020 from 6:00 – 9:00 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services for Scott will be held on Friday, September 18, 2020 at 1:00 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Adam Hargis officiating. He will be laid to rest in Akins Cemetery.

Donald Lee Widener, age 87, was born on August 2, 1933 in Knoxville, Tennessee and passed away on September 14, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee.

He is survived by his wife, Wanda J. Widener; children, Donna L. Widener, Paul B. Widener, Monica C. Lawson (Kimm), R. Marlene Carlile (Troy), Kimberly D. Elkins, Sherry L. George (Ron), and Jamie K. Boynce (Eddie); 13 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and sister, Ruby Patterson (Jim).

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Ramona Young (Charles); wife, Margaret A. Widener; brothers, James and Maxi Hayes; and sister, Freda Brewer.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, September 17, 2020 from 10:00 – 12:00 at Brindleys Chapel Church of God 1012 Burgess School Road Cookeville, TN. Funeral services for Donald will also be held on Thursday following visitation with Steve Moore and Jerry Barnwell officiating. He will be laid to rest in Howard Cemetery.

Linda L. Gabbert, age 54, was born on October 2, 1965 to Elbert and Lois Cooper Wilson in Cleveland, Ohio. She passed away on September 14, 2020 in Knoxville, TN.

She is survived by her husband, James Gabbert; sons, Zackery Gabbert and Bradley (Mary) Gabbert; grandkids, Huckleberry and Annabel Gabbert; siblings, Stephanie Wilson, Brenda Wilson, Mark Wilson, Kevin (Melissa) Wilson; nieces and nephews, Ana Wilson, Brayden Wilson, Alyssa Wilson, Kayla (Kevin) Wilson, and Kyle (Desiree Wilson); and great nieces and nephews, Jasmine, Jackson, and Jameson Wilson.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, September 17, 2020 from 12:00 – 2:00 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services for Linda will also be held on Thursday following visitation with Pastor Scott White officiating. She will be laid to rest in Green Acres Memory Gardens.

Justine Yvonne Stage, age 76, was born on February 20, 1944 in Clintwood, Virginia and passed away on September 13, 2020. Before her husband’s passing, she loved traveling with him. After he passed away, she enjoyed going to flea markets and watching Jimmy Swaggart.

She is survived by her children, Tamara Lang (Todd) and Eddie Stage; grandchildren, Danielle, Rachelle, Chris, Brandon, and Cory; and siblings, Robin Brock (Glen), Emma Smith (Larry), Nancy Gustafson (Kenny), and Chuck MacRae (Linda).

She is preceded in death by her parents, Vivian Hill Masters and Oma Masters; and siblings, Vivian, Junior, and Helen.

Memorial services for Justine Yvonne Stage will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 11:00 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00 – 11:00.

Memorial services for Rose Lynn Smith, 73, of Crossville, TN, will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church 231 Westchester Drive Crossville, TN.

She is survived by her husband, John Smith.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Cumberland County 30 East Adams Street Crossville, TN 38555.

It is with profound love and sadness that the family of Robert (Bob) Leslie Boettcher announce his passing on September 6, 2020 at the age of 81. Bob passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born on April 16, 1939 to Clarence and Jeanette Boettcher in Chicago, Illinois. After graduating from Lane Tech High School in 1957, he served as a Corpsman in the United States Navy where he developed a love for aviation medicine and later a love for general aviation that led to his lifetime career as a commercial airline pilot.

In 1967, Bob met Jeanne Bunten at an Arthur Murray dance class. They were married on June 21, 1969 and went on to have two daughters, Jennifer and Kristen. Bob loved and was fiercely devoted to his family. No matter the current economy or bankrupt airline, Bob was determined to care for his family and no sacrifice was too great. Because of this he held a few interesting jobs along the way that served to add material for his wonderful sense of humor.

Bob enjoyed and was passionate about many things in life but one of his great loves was music, especially choral music. Bob was a member of at least one choir in every place that he lived including, Chicago, Illinois; while in the Navy; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Naperville, Illinois; Park City, Utah; and finally, Crossville, Tennessee.

Following his retirement, Bob and Jeanne moved to Crossville, Tennessee where Bob continued to be active in his community and make many dear friends. Bob’s faith was very important to him and he was an active member of Central Baptist Church where he participated and served in the Celebration Choir, Senior Choir, and Kids ‘n Music program. He was also a member of the Cumberland County Community Chorus and the Tansi Men’s Fellowship. Another of Bob’s passions was his fervent love for and loyalty to his country. He remained vigilant in trying to stand up for the freedom’s provided by the United States Constitution. He was a proud member of the District 6 Patriot’s, John Birch Society, Tea Party, and the NRA.

Bob will be lovingly remembered by his wife and best friend of 51 years, Jeanne; daughters Jennifer (Brian) Johansen and Kristen (Gerry) Smith; grandchildren, Amy (Taylor), Ryan, Allison (Justin), Kevin (Kaelin), Megan, Ashley, Garrett, Nathan, and Camille; great-grand daughter, Bailey; Sister, Marilyn (Larry) Troxell and family; and other cherished family and friends. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Jeanette Boettcher.

Visitation will be held Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 2:00pm at Central Baptist Church, 1346 S. Main St, Crossville, TN 38555. Memorial service will immediately follow at 3:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Bob’s honor to the Children’s Wing of Central Baptist Church, 1346 S. Main St, Crossville, TN, 38555.

Funeral services for Wilker Bruce, 85, of Crossville, TN will be held on Friday, September 11, 2020 at 2:00 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in Big Lick Cemetery. Family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:00 to 2:00.

He is survived by his children, Wilker Shane Bruce (Ginger), Shawn Bruce, and Tim Bruce (Verlane); a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, W.L. and Kitty Harris Bruce; children, Patricia Bruce and Gary Bruce; and 10 siblings.

It is with great sadness that the family of Lonnie Dan Breland announce his passing on August 30, 2020. Lonnie, age 69, of Lake Tansi, TN, was born and raised in Mississippi, and had also been a resident of Georgia, Alabama, Knoxville, and Cookeville.

Lonnie is survived by his wife, Karen Breland, son Byron Jason Breland and wife Tara, daughter Anna Claire Breland, daughter Wendy Kate Breland, step-son Dalton Berney, brother Gregory Breland, grandchildren Kashus Breland, Joshua Mann, and Michelle Mann, and great-grandchildren Elijah Gabrielle Mann and Liana Joyce Pattinson.  He is predeceased by his brother Marty Breland, his mother Frances Janell Byrd Breland, and his father Byron Devan Breland.

Lonnie had dedicated his life to serving God and his savior, Jesus Christ, and to his musical gifts, learning to play piano as a child, studying music in college, and playing piano professionally. He enjoyed many years as piano teacher at The Joy of Music and then with many beloved friends and colleagues at Crossroads Music, as well as sharing his gifts with his church families including Friendship United Methodist Church.  Lonnie had served in the Alabama National Guard; he also served as a dedicated patient care volunteer for Caris Hospice.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 2pm ct at the Friendship United Methodist Church in Cookeville, Tennessee with visitation beginning at 1pm ct.  The memorial is available online and the services will be live streamed and posted on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/lonniebreland/ for those who are unable to attend in person.

Funeral services for Bruce Maynard Daily, 80, of Crossville, will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 11:00 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home with Donnie Bell officiating. He will be laid to rest in Thomas Springs Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Dailey.

Henry Carson Banner, age 86, of Crossville, TN, formerly of Dayton, OH, passed away September 1, 2020 at his home.

He was born November 4, 1933 in Knoxville, TN to the late Avery and Ethel Banner. He was retired from Delco Products in Kettering, OH.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Ellen Marie Banner; children, Ron Banner, Steven (Anna) Banner of Dayton OH and Sherry Lynn (Terrence) Skiest of Shrewsbury, MA; step children, Beverly (Mark) Rauch and Jerry Pepper of Dayton, OH, and many grandchildren and great grand children. Surviving brothers are John Banner, Alvin Banner and Randy Banner and sisters, Shirley Chitwood, Margaret Girard and Deanna Hall. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Rosalee Miller and Mary Mink.

Services will be Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3380 Dayton Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, OH. Visitation will be from 11 to 1 with service to follow at 1:00. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery in Englewood, OH.