September 4, 1945 to September 4, 2022

Daniel J Taylor (Gunny) was born and raised in Chicago Heights IL, to parents William and Genevieve Sukley Taylor.

He went into the Marine Corps in 1964, where he served in Vietnam, receiving 5 purple hearts until 1970, when he was blown up. Later he served as the local VVA Chapter 1015 president. In civilian life, Dan worked mostly in truck driving, Hotel and Apartment Management and maintenance. Daniel loved camping, boating, bowling and fishing. In his younger days he even did some rodeo. He always enjoyed playing soft ball, and played in the TN Senior Olympics, encouraging his team with camaraderie. Laughing with family and friends is what he enjoyed the most. A really great friend to all. Being of the Pentecostal faith, he knew and loved his Lord. He went home to Heaven on his 77th birthday.

Preceded in death by his parents, his brother Billy Taylor, sister Jimmie Lou Eckoff, and half -sister Betty Hodge.

Survived by his wife, Tina Taylor. Sister Wilma (Ronald) Eckoff, Children, Danielle McDonald (David), son Steven Taylor (Carol), Malinda Cornelison (John). Stepson, Shane Honeycutt. 5 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren 3 great grandchildren. Niece Julie Eckoff.

A Celebration of Life with Military Services with the Local Vietnam Veteran’s Chapter 1015, Flag Roll. and FFG Marine Corp. Honor Guard. Services be held at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home on Sunday, September 11, with Visitation at 12, funeral at 2, CST, followed by graveside at the Pomona Cemetery. Crossville Memorial Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.81

Richard C. Kilponen, 87, of Crossville, TN passed away September 3, 2022. Richard was born on August 5, 1935 in Keweenaw Bay, Michigan.

The son of the late Kalle and Sima Kilponen. He served in the U.S. Army and was of the Episcopalian faith. He worked for 32 years as a tool maker.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years Donna Kilponen; three sons, Gary, Karl, and Bill; one daughter Debra Phillips; one sister Lucille Chittum; six grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his sister Lillian Thomas.

Funeral arrangements and care provided by Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements will be made at a later date.

Celeste Holm, age 70, was born on June 11, 1952 to Hans and Bonnie Holm in LaJunta, Colorado. She passed away on August 29, 2022 in Knoxville, TN.

Celeste is survived by her children Michael Stricker, Stephanie (Kevin) Tiegs, and Jason (Rhonda) Stricker; and grandchildren Kyle, Collin, Kruise, & Carson Tiegs and Jocelyn, Kelsey, and Roman Stricker.

She was preceded in death by her parents Hans C. and Bonnie Bell (Adams) Holm; and siblings Cynthia K. Holm and Alan H. Holm.

The Memorial Service will be held at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 2:00pm with Pastor Sam Tollett officiating. Following the service the family will be having a Celebration of Life at the residence of Kevin and Stephanie Tiegs.

Tammy Howard, age 57,m was born on February 1, 1965 to William and Mary Anne Greenslade in Angola, IN. She passed away on August 22, 2022 at her home in Crossville, TN.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, August 29, 2022 at 2pm at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Williams officiating.

Eddie Lee Polson, age 63, was born on June 22, 1959 to Ulysses Ray Polson and Mary Ellen (Cannon) Polson in Crossville, TN and passed away surrounded by his family on August 20, 2022. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years Alice (Barnwell) Polson; children Dina Presley, Melinda Presley, Andrea Scholes, and Joseph (Yvonne) Robbins; grandchildren Taylor, Trinity, Joseph, and James; great grandchild Arabella; and brother Junior Polson.

Eddie was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Judy Polson.

The family is honoring his request to not have a service at this time.

John Edward Gilson, age 77, was born on August 11, 1945 to Merle Gilson and Jeanette Vogel Gilson in Titusville, PA and passed away on August 18, 2022 surrounded by his family in Crossville, TN.

John loved woodworking and spending time with his family. Crossville Magazine dubbed him ‘The Santa Claus of Crossville’ for making wooden toys for, not only his grandchildren, but for other local children as well.

He is survived by his wife Diana Peters Gilson; children Cherie Baasch and Jody Venuti; grandchildren John, Dean, Anthony, Alyssa, Brittany, and Gene; 5 great grandchildren; and siblings Kay Stewart, Rose Parker, and Merle Gilson.

He was preceded in death by his parents and by his siblings Tom Gilson, Donna Roser, and Gloria Burns.

Gordon Hamby, 82, of Crossville passed away at home, peacefully and surrounded by his family on August 13, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.

Gordon, who was affectionately nicknamed ‘Gus’ by his many siblings, was born to Richard Samuel and Anna Lou B Hamby on October 7, 1939, and raised in the Slate Springs and Fox Creek area. He was the fourth child born of twelve. At age 16, after the passing of his father, Gordon, the oldest son living at home, moved to California with his mom and younger siblings. It was there that he met his wife of 60 years, JoBeth Taunton Hamby. They have three daughters who love and adore him. Gordon was a kind and generous man who never put himself before anyone. He was known for his great and witty sense of humor and his love/hate relationship with politics. He provided a nice life for his family by working hard and always being there to love and support them. Gordon and JoBeth moved back to Crossville in 1988, and in 2002, he retired from the Cumberland County Justice Department. Gordon enjoyed gardening, traveling to see his grandkids, and working in his wood shop where he built amazing furniture by memory and with no instructions. He also enjoyed driving down to Fox Creek and Slate Springs and reminiscing about his childhood and sharing fond memories of the great times he had growing up. Oftentimes he could be found working in his yard in the early hours of the morning as he loved being outside and staying busy. Throughout his illness he wanted to go home, and we believe he is finally home where he has regained his ability to walk, hear, and remember. He is the first man we ever loved, and he will forever be missed. In heaven, he is reunited with his parents, four sisters, two brothers, and many other family members.

Gordon is survived by his wife JoBeth, daughters; Sherri Wright (David), Kelly Kofford, and Leah Bateman (Jon), seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, two brothers, and three sisters.

There will be a graveside service on Friday, August 19 at 2:00 at Slate Springs Cemetery on Genesis Road, Crossville. If you feel compelled, in lieu of flowers, please make a monetary donation to your local Alzheimer’s Association. The family would also like to extend gratitude to Hospice of Cumberland County for their diligence, support, and the great care they provided.

Norma Stafford, age 69, was born on April 14, 1953 to John and Dorothy Miller in Crossville, TN. She passed away at her home on August 14, 2022.

Norma is survived by her husband Thomas; children Laura Ann Burke and April Dawn Brannon Davis; grandchildren Christopher Lee Duff, Heaven LeAnn Alradaideh, Danielle Marie Brannon, and Michelle Reagan; great grandchildren John Curtis Hamby, Thomas Elijah Duff, and Neveah Faith Alradaideh; and siblings Charlie Ray Miller, Margaret (Bob) Platz, Paul (Brenda) Miller, and Edith (Ron) Farmer.

She was preceded in death by her parents John Alvin and Dorothy Lee (Pace) Miller and her brother Henry Clay Miller.

Services will be held at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Visitation will be from 12-2pm with the service to follow at 2pm. She will be buried in Fredonia Cemetery immediately following the service.

Phyllis Amonett Davidson, age 59, was born July 23, 1963 and passed away on August 14, 2022.

She was the daughter of Charles Edward Amonett and Hilda Edwards Amonett. She was born in Cumberland County, TN and lived most of her life there. She passed away in her home. She was of Baptist faith.

She is survived by her mother- Hilda Amonett, two children- Felicia Keyes (Matthew) and Trinton “Bubby”. She had two grandchildren- Rory and Luke Keyes, sister- Janis “Jenny” McKeown (Wayne), brothers- Donald and Tony Amonett, and many other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father- Charles Amonett, sister- Patricia Amonett, and brother- Danny Amonett.

There will be a graveside on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 11:00 am in Haley’s Grove Cemetery with Pastor Mike Garrett officiating.

Aidan Matthew Warner, age 19, born May 7, 2003 in McMinnville, TN passed away on Saturday, Aug 13, 2022.

Aidan graduated in 2021 from Phoenix High School in Crossville, TN. He was employed by Josh Kemmer Trucking, doing what he loved. When Aidan wasn’t trucking you could find him with his friends muddin’ or hanging out at Clifty River. Aidan was the most loving, caring, sweetest, funniest, hard headed, and loudest in the crowd. Aidan gave the best hugs and lit up the room with his contagious smile. He is truly unforgettable. Those that knew Aidan are left with 19 years of memories to cherish.

He is survived by his dad- Jason Warner (Bev), mom- Tiffany Warner, brother- Austin Warner, step brothers- Will and Dustin Seney, nieces- Briley and Raydance, grandparents-Nana Loretta Warner, Pa Ronnie Smith, Pa Johnny Warner, Pa Bobby Luna, Nana Jane Luna, Me maw Pam Hankins, Pa Dwayne Evans, aunts- “Tweet” Juanita Stone, “CC” Cindy Myers (Larry), and Shea Duclayan, and uncles- John David Hankins and Steven Hankins. Aidan is also survived by his girlfriend- Kaleigh Brock, special friend- Kaci Belcher, many cousins and a host of friends.

He is preceded in death by his great grandparents- Evelyn and JC Stone, Beacher and Frankie Luna, Pa Larry Hankins, and great grand Naomi Hillis.

A graveside funeral service will be held August 16, 2022 at 5:00pm in Thomas Springs Cemetery.