Jerry Beggs, 83, was born on February 22, 1939 to Robert and Norma Beggs in Blodgett, MO. He passed away on September 19, 2022 in Crossville, TN.
He is survived by his wife Carol Ann (Miller) Beggs.
He was preceded in death by his parents Robert Beggs and Normal Pauline (Flots) Beggs.
Michelle Lynn Stoner passed away September 20, 2022 at the age of 50 in Crossville, TN after a hard fought battle with cancer. She was born in Cleveland, OH to parents Charles (Chuck) Benci and Anne Ohmer on January 10, 1972.
She is survived by her 3 children Desire Hopper (Mitchell), Jamie Bell, and Jacob Burnside (Meleah); 8 grandchildren Kolton, Jackson, Rylan, Kailyn, Kalissa, Braydon, Brynlee, and Evelyn; as well as her mother Anne, father Charles, and her estranged husband Donald (Donnie) Stoner.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather Joseph Ohmer, maternal grandmother Bernadine Levay, and paternal grandmother Stella Mae Benci.
Michelle was one of the nicest, full of life, hardworking people you’d ever meet. She loved being outdoors, especially swimming or messing around with her plants. She was very passionate about her decorative boxes. On July 27, 2022 she was baptized and started her new path alongside our Lord, a day she couldn’t wait for.
From Jake to Mom: “Till Valkyrie comes and takes me home, I hope your stay in Valhalla is a welcomed one.”
From Jamie to Mom: Mother, you left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide, although we cannot see you, you’re always at our side…I miss and love you mom.
From Miss Hollie: You were my saving grace, my soul sister, and my free spirit guide through this life we shared. You showed me and assured me daily how strong and independent I truly was when I couldn’t believe I am. With her gone far too soon her spirit is within my heart and soul daily. When things get tough God sends his angels and Michelle is mine! She will forever be my best friend and free spirited butterfly angel. Love ya sweetheart, always.
From Des: Without you I wouldn’t be who I am today. Everyday I will carry you with me, I will look for you in the sky.
The family has honored her wishes of cremation and as her favorite place was the beach, her final resting place will be in Destin, FL.
She loved her kids and her grandchildren with her whole being and we know she is watching over them now saying “I’m alright now guys, swimming with the fishes. Ya dig?”
Gerald Douglas Christian, age 73, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 20, 2022. He was born in Bledsoe County to Wesley and Edna Christian on February 3, 1949, who preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years Carolyn Faye (Blaylock) Christian; son Steve (Wigg); Melissa; grandchildren Lucas, Lexi, and Damion; brother Thomas; sisters Kathleen and Nyla; many nieces and nephews; and best friend John Johnson.
He was a lifelong farmer and dozer operator.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home from 10-11am. There will be a Graveside service at Christian Cemetery (1082 Christian Rd, Crossville) to follow at 12pm.
In lieu of flowers please make any donations to the Scott Winningham Memorial Fund.
Ian Nicolaas Honcoop came into the world on June 28, 2005. On September 19, 2022 the Lord called Ian home….
Ian Honcoop was the definition of a blessing, a miracle walking…a true friend. He was always a joy to be around with a grin that could light up the darkest of rooms and a laugh that could make anyone melt. His attitude was consistently upbeat and bubbly no matter what he may have had going on in his own world. He worked alongside family and friends at the Brass Lantern Restaurant and Lounge, a local restaurant owned and operated by the Honcoop Family.
An active member of the Boy Scouts of America since 1st grade, Ian made a number of friends through the program and was able to volunteer for camps, worked at Camp Buck Toms in Rockwood, TN for a few summers, in his words “Teaching 11-year-olds to wield hatchets, knives and training the upcoming generation of fire starters.” Ian was the Scout Speaker at the 2021 Friends of Scouting Dinner for Cumberland County Scouting. He shared some memories of his greatest accomplishments in Scouting, such as hiking with friends and family, traveling to the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico, accompanied by his parents and brother, working at camp and realizing what true friendship looked like.
Ian had won a battle with a neurological issue and partial paralysis some years earlier, spending nearly a year in Children’s Hospital in Knoxville, TN. During that time, he found himself consistently surrounded by not only family, but friends…friends from his Scouting groups, friends from the youth groups at Homestead United Methodist and Redemption Church and friends that came from school. Ian had just started his senior year of high school at Stone Memorial High School, he enjoyed bowling, watching movies, playing board games, card games, video games…all of the things you would expect a 17 year old boy to enjoy…including spending time with the love of his life, Lillian Hajny. Ian and Lillian have been an item for almost 4 years and the two were undoubtedly made for one another and loved one another.
Ian is preceded in death by an infant brother (Ethan Honcoop), paternal grandparents William Honcoop and Sue Binns and maternal grandfather Kenneth Sherrill and cousin Logan Sherrill (Fred and Debra).
He is survived by his Mother – Jill (Sherrill) Honcoop, Father – Steven Honcoop, Brother – Luke Honcoop, maternal Grandmother – Linda Sherrill, Maternal Uncles – Fred (Debra) Sherrill and Larry (Lea Ann) Sherrill, Paternal Aunt – Julie (Jason) Rowe, Girlfriend – Lillian Hajny, his family at the Brass Lantern, several cousins and other family members and countless friends both young and old. Please lift this family, these friends, SMHS and this community up in prayer today and each day after as we mourn together.
There is a lot to be said for a 17 year old young man who has touched and impacted so many lives in such a short time…so much in fact, that those of us who remain should remember all of the opportunities we have had and taken for granted, chances not taken for fear of rejection, things left unsaid…and live each of the rest of our days to the fullest. The first verse of a poem by Henry Scott Holland reads:
“Death is nothing at all. It does not Count. I have only slipped away into the next room. Nothing has happened.”
We will see Ian again, knowing he’s waiting on the other side with those who have gone before him, probably with good friend and mentor Tom (Pa) Bristow who is undoubtedly showing him the ropes until we are all together again.
The family will receive friends at Redemption Church in Crossville on Friday – September 23, 2022 beginning at 3 PM. Funeral services will be held on Saturday – September 24, 2022 at 10 AM at Redemption Church with burial to follow at Dogwood Baptist Church Cemetery.
Redemption Church of Crossville 75 Commercial Drive – Crossville – TN – 38555
Dogwood Baptist Church 32 Old Gordon Rd – Grandview – TN – 37337
Bobby was born the third child to Hazel Christine Bilyeu and Bobbie Keith Bilyeu (Gummer) in Crossville, TN.
He is survived by his mother Hazel Christine Bilyeu; son Jason (Jennie S.) Bilyeu; granddaughter Jacqueline E. Bilyeu; great grandson Bently T.S. Zarzycki aka Rambo; sibling Deborah Bilyeu Marlow, Danny (Gina) Bilyeu, Randy (Kim) Bilyeu, Gregory Bilyeu, and Gary (Marlena) Bilyeu; a host of nieces and nephews; special friends Christine Dykes (It’s complicated), Chloe Stockwell aka Chlo-Bug (Granddaughter at heart), Larry Kerley, Jeff Proffitt, and Bobby Simmons.
He was preceded in death by his father Bobbie Keith Bilyeu and his friend and mentor Charles J.V. Proffitt.
There will be a Celebration of Life at Bobby’s residence on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. His final resting place will be in Slate Springs Cemetery.
Leonard Waldo, age 69, was born on February 16, 1953 to Everett and Elizabeth (James) Waldo in Grandview, TN. He passed away at his home from cancer on September 18, 2022.
He was a faithful member of the Plateau Road Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Doris Maxine Waldo; sons Blake (Billie Jo) Waldo and Jeff Waldo & fiancé Trena Wyatt; Grandson Dillon Waldo; Granddaughter Nora Waldo; Great Granddaughter Anna Waldo Great Grandsons Peyton & Caden Waldo; Sisters Ellen Phipps, Gladys (Paul) Phipps, Esther (Fred) Hutchinson, Patsy (Esco) Tuttle, Alene Kilby. Brothers Herman and Hyle Waldo.
A Visitation will be held at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
Cheryl Lynne Peach, age 60, of Crossville, TN, transitioned into her heavenly glory on September 6, 2022 after a long battle with cancer and multiple medical issues.
She was preceded by her biological Father Robert Lynn Peach, Step-Father William Gleason and Son Timothy Michael Greene.
Survived by her Mother Joyce Gleason and Maternal Uncle Murray Cunningham, Son Robert Greene, Step-Brother Craig (Marlin) Gleason, Step-Nephew Zachary Gleason, and many cousins.
Cheryl “Cheri” Peach was a member of Central Baptist Church. She had a love for her many Bible studies and spent her time trying to encourage others with God’s Word even in the midst of her own pain. She was an example of a life transformed and her love for the Lord was evident.
She earned her Dietary Manager Certification in 2018 and worked diligently to use her certification to help others. Cheri worked at various nursing facilities in the dietary departments. Cheri lived for her dog Chico and her cat Miller. Cheri would often rush home in order to spend time with her animals and would not leave them longer than necessary.
Celebration of Life service will be held at Central Baptist Church, 1346 S. Main Street, Crossville, TN on October 22, 2022. Visitation at 10am and Service at 11am.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked for donations to be made to Jonah’s Joy: Home for Children, 1299 Genesis Rd., Suite 3, Crossville, TN 38555.
Ernest Sherril, age 91, was born on April 21, 1931 to Gaither and Pearl (Godsey) Sherrill in Crab Orchard, TN. He passed away on September 13, 2022 in Crossville, TN.
He is survived by his wife Mildred Rae (Owens) Sherrill; children Jason Ernie Sherrill, Paul Murray, Larry Murray, and Danny Sherrill; and grandchildren Dillion Sherrill, Chivon Murray, Robert Murray, Larry Murray, Tonya Murray, Anthony Whitt, Jennifer Morris, Josh Sherrill, Jeremy Sherrill, and Sarah Sherrill.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The Funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11:00am to 1:00pm with the service to follow at 1:00pm with Rev. Dudley Evans and Dillion Sherrill officiating. Burial will be at Crossville City Cemetery immediately following the service.
Louis Austin Hamby passed away Sept. 13, 2022 from a lingering illness. He is survived by his wife LaRue Lamb Hamby, children: Keith Austin (Michelle), Annette (Brian Palmer), Suzanne (Ken Banegas), Kevin Alan (Heather), Shawn Robert (Melissa), and brother, Tony Martin Hamby. They have 20 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
He is proceeded in death by his parents, James and Bernice Hamby and sister, Thelma Marie Hamby Smedley.
Austin was born in Crossville, Tennessee. His family moved to St. Elmo, Illinois when he was seven. He attended school there through his freshman year of High School. It has during these years that he started playing basketball.
The Hamby family moved to Bountiful, Utah in June 1956. Austin and Thelma attended Bountiful High School where he excelled on the basketball court. In 1957, he was elected Student Body President of Bountiful High.
After graduation, he joined the army reserve and served six months in Fort Ord California. In August 1959, he left to serve a two year mission in Roanoke, Virginia for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Austin and LaRue were married on Aug. 18, 1961. Five years and two children later, he graduated from Weber State and started teaching school at Stoker School in Bountiful.
In 1971, Austin and LaRue bought a small farm in Crossville, Tennessee located next to his parents. He also taught school in Cumberland County for 30 years. Austin and LaRue taught at the same elementary school for 21 years where their children attended. They retired together in 2001.
Austin was always active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many leadership positions including Branch President for 9 ½ years in the Crossville Branch.
The children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren all loved working on the farm with their Dad and Papa. He was dearly loved by them all.
The funeral service for Austin will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Visitation will be from 9am to 10am with service to follow at 10am with Tyler Gunderson officiating. Burial will be in Slate Springs Cemetery immediately following the service.
Peggy Taylor Bean of Crossville, TN passed away peacefully on September 7, 2022 at her home. She was born on October 30, 1936 to Catherine and Tillman Taylor in Nashville, TN.
She married Municipal Court Judge Tom Bean and they raised two children, Kathy Bean and Tommy (Angie) Bean. They were married for 56 years until his death in 2016, and she was a homemaker throughout their marriage.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Tillman and Catherine (Fullghum) Taylor; sis Betty Taylor Allen; and her husband Tom Bean.
No visitation will be held. Crossville Memorial Funeral Home will perform a Graveside Service at Crossville City Cemetery on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 11:00am.
Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Bean, Matthew Hedgecoth, Roger Potter, Bob Irwin, Terry Cope, and Julian Galan.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of Cumberland County.