Diana Riggs, age 87, was born on March 20, 1935 in Marshalltown, Iowa. She, and her twin brother, Theodore Henry Schnormeier, grew up in Hubbard, Iowa where they graduated from Hubbard High School in 1952. They were the only children of August F. and Helene Luiken Schnormeier.

Diana attended Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri where she received an Associate Arts degree in Music.

After graduation from Stephens College, Diana enlisted in the Women’s Army Corps. She was stationed in Ft. McClellan, Alabama and following basic training was assigned to the 14th Army (WAC) Band. During her two year tour, she was the piano soloist with the Band. She also played piano with the 14 piece dance orchestra, accompanied the chorus and played the glockenspiel in the marching band. The band traveled throughout the south and appeared on national television from New York City.

Following her time in the WAC, Diana returned to Columbia, Missouri and enrolled at the University of Missouri, where, in 1959, she was awarded a Bachelor of Music Degree in piano performance. She attended Boston University Graduate School, majoring in organ and sacred music.

Diana moved to Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, where she met and married Ronald C. Riggs in 1962. The year after their marriage, the Riggs’s moved the Aleppo, Syria, where, for three years, they taught at Aleppo College under the auspices of the United Church Board for World Ministries.

Returning to the United States in 1966, they moved to St. Louis, Missouri where Ron spent 3 years at Eden Theological Seminary. From there they lived in Ohio, Wheeling, West Virginia, and California until settling in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1984.

In 1970 they adopted a baby girl, Helene Marguerite Riggs.

Diane began her musical studies on the piano at age 5. When she was 11 (and could reach the pedals) she began studying organ. From the age of 13 until 2015 she played the organ in various churches around the country, as well as functioning as music director for adult and children’s choirs for many years. She also directed and participated in several liturgical dance groups. At age 70 she took up the Celtic harp, which she enjoyed playing for many years.

From 1984 to 2001 Diana was the Personnel Director at Youth Home, Inc. in Little Rock, AR.

In December 2015 the Riggs’s moved to Uplands Village in Pleasant Hill, Tennessee. Thinking that she had retired on Easter 2015, Diana happily accepted the position of Director of Music at Pleasant Hill Community Church United Church of Christ.

Diana is survived by her husband Ronald Riggs and her twin brother Theodore Henry Schnormeier.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A Memorial Service will be held at Pleasant Hill Community Church on a date that has yet to be determined.

Terry Lynn Selby, age 54, was born on November 13, 1967 to Tony Andrew Selby and Nancy Jean Snow Selby, and passed away on June 21, 2022 in Crossville, TN.

Terry worked in construction and in his spare time he loved to hunt, fish, and go camping.

He is survived by his sons Kyle Selby, Austin Selby and Bryan Selby; sister Barbara Joyce Kisinger and husband Mark; and brothers Tony Andrew Selby Jr and Darrell Keith Selby.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters Teresa Carol DelRio and Misty Selby.

Services will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10:00am to 12:00pm with the graveside service to follow at Selby Family Cemetery.

Angie Denise Sharp, age 57, was born on May 25, 1965 to Vergene Burl Farris and Shirley Ann Slagle in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She passed away June 20, 2022 in Crossville, TN.

Angie was a homemaker and attributed her greatest accomplishment to being a mother to her 2 children. Angie loved the Lord, was strong in her faith , and love flowed freely from her. She loved music, going to Myrtle Beach, and to the Smoky Mountains. Angie will live on through cherished memories made with friends and loved ones over the years. 

She is survived by her 2 children Jason (Casey) Sharp and Cheyenne Sharp. Grandchildren Noah Napier, Finn Napier, Andrew Painter, Kenzie Painter, and soon to be born Aurora Quinn Sharp. Sister Dorrinda (Jose) Salinas. 

She was preceded in death by her parents Gene and Shirley Farris and ex-husband Jeff Sharp.

The family will receive friends on Friday June 24, 2022 from 1 to 2pm at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home with service to follow. Burial will be at Green Acres Cemetery.

Roberta Wagner, 85, was born on January 9, 1937 to Arnold and Josephine (Moore) Cable in Swain County, North Caroline. She passed away on June 17, 2022 at her home in Rockwood, TN.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Sulla Ann Lasser, 72, was born on Sept. 25, 1949, to Gideon Barnwell and Thelma (Conley) Barnwell in Delaware, OH. She passed away on June 18, 2022.

Sulla was a true Christian, a loving wife and mother who believed in the Lord. Best described as “a kind and gentle leader teaching children about Jesus,” per Rome Baptist Church in Lebanon, TN.

She is survived by her husband, William Lasser; son, Chief Master Sergeant Christopher Phillips and wife, Katie Phillips; daughter, Amber Edmonds and husband, Henry Edmonds; grandchildren, Adrian Alvarez, Ethan Phillips, Madison Phillips, Hudson Phillips, Ella Edmonds, Mathew Edmonds and Archer Edmonds; sisters, Wanda Daugherty, Cathy Barnwell, Doreen (Gunnels) Sherrill and husband, Anthony Sherrill.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Gideon Barnwell and Thelma (Barnwell) Gunnels.

We think about you always, we talk about you still, you have never been forgotten, and never will. We hold you close within our hearts, and there you will remain, to walk and guide us through our lives, until we meet again.

Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, June 26, from 2-4 p.m. at Cumberland Cove POA (beside golf course), located at 16941 Highway 70 North, Monterey, TN 38574.

Theresa Dion Lewis, age 60, was born on August 29, 1961 to Charles and Ethel Frills Ward in Oliver Springs, TN and passed away on June 17, 2022 in Crossville, TN. She is survived by her mother, husband- Robert Lewis, children- Angelea Brown (Luke) and Robert Lewis, and grandson Bryson Burgess.

The family will receive friends on Monday, June 20, 2022, at First Freewill Baptist Church in Crossville, TN from 11 to 1:00 with the service following. Bro. Mike McCoy will officiate and burial will be in Hales Chapel Cemetery.

Timothy Wayne DeBord, age 59, was born on January 13, 1963 to James and Kay DeBord in Crossville, TN and passed away on June 16, 2022 in Crossville, TN. He is survived by his parents, wife- Mary DeBord, children- Tracy Lindsey (Rodney Brumit), Kelly DeBord, and Timothy James DeBord, seven grandchildren, sisters- Debbie Dannels and Kimberly Reed and brother- Tony DeBord (Kim).

There will be a graveside service for him in Barnwell Cemetery in Crab Orchard, TN on Monday, June 20, 2022, at 3:00 PM.

April 21, 1946 — June 13, 2022

Reverend Dr. Judy Anne Cotter, 76, graduated from this life to her eternal home on June 13, 2022, with her daughters by her side in Crossville. She was born April 21, 1946 in Fordtown, Tennessee, to William Henry Gross and Margaret Britt.

Judy graduated from Happy Valley High School in Elizabethton, TN in 1964. After graduation, her employment experiences ranged from an Information Operator in Atlanta, GA; Waitressing; and Factory (Sewing / Oil pump mfg.) to Clerical work (secular and church). If you asked her, she would name her role as Mother and homemaker as her greatest achievement.

She met and married Roy Lee Cotter, Jr. in Los Angeles, California in July 1966. Together, they raised three daughters, Nancy Webb, Kristina Hobbs, and Angela Bunch. Roy preceded Judy in death shortly after their beautiful 55- year Wedding Anniversary in July of 2021. The life they built together was an example of God’s unconditional love and redemption on earth. They co-founded Harvesters Christian Fellowship, Inc. in Chelsea, OK in1994 and relocated to Crossville, TN in 1997. Judy earned her credentials as an ordained minister and received an honorary doctorate from HCF, Inc. They found their church family in Redemption Church of Crossville where she was a dedicated and active member until her “graduation.”

She is survived by her children, Nancy Webb, Kristina Hobbs (Jeffery), and Angela Bunch (John);10 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and extended family members and a multitude of loving friends.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, James Oscar Gross and Sarah Elizabeth Shaver Gross; parents, William Gross and Margaret Britt; husband, Roy Lee Cotter, Jr.; brother, George William Gross.

Please join us for a Celebration of a Graduated Life at Redemption Church, 75 Commercial Dr. Crossville, TN on Saturday, June 18, at 2:00 p.m. Committal and Interment will be at Big Lick Hillcrest Cemetery immediately following the service.

Our family is saddened to announce the passing of Daren Michael Williams, our beloved son, brother, and friend.  He passed away peacefully at his home in Crossville, TN on June 6, 2022, at the age of 60. He simply went into his bedroom to rest and left this world into the arms of Jesus.

Daren was born on April 3, 1962, in Pontiac, MI to Jim and Marlene Williams. He was preceded in death by his loving father, Jim, paternal grandparents James and Jeanne Williams, maternal grandparents Dewey and Marie Noe. He is survived by his mother, Marlene Williams Schupp (Roger), brothers Scott (Kristine) and Lindy (Teresa) and sister Angela (Russell) Qualls; niece Allie, nephews Zachary and Colton; aunts, cousins, and many close friends. Including Carlene, who helped care for Daren for many years.

Daren had many struggles throughout his life that were a result of having a brain tumor at 3 years old. It slowed him down but never stopped him from trying. He loved to ride his four-wheeler, go snowmobiling, boating, and swimming. He always had a smile on his face, never met a stranger and loved deeply. In 1982 he graduated from Brandon High School in Ortonville, MI. He moved, with his family, to Knoxville, TN in 1985. Daren loved God, he spent time reading the bible and memorizing scripture. He was always eager to recite John 3:16 whenever asked.

Memorial services will be held at:

First Baptist Church of Tellico Village in Loudon, TN on Sunday, July 10, 2022. Receiving of Friends at 2pm, Service at 3pm EST.

Hilltoppers Inc. in Crossville, TN on July 13, 2022, at 10am CST

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Daren’s memory to the Special Olympics or to Camp Bluebird, both of which he loved to participate in.

Special Olympic donations:  https://support.specialolympics.org/a/legacy?ms=

Camp Bluebird donations:  https://give.stthomas.org/give/349207/#!/donation/checkout

March 6, 1949 — June 7, 2022

Gordon Eugene Misner of Crossville, TN (originally from New Windsor/Newburgh, NY), entered into rest on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. He was 73.

Son of the late Richard and Virginia (Palmer) Misner, he was born March 6, 1949 in Napanoch, NY.

Gordon proudly volunteered with the New Windsor (NY) Fire Dept. for many years. He worked as a truck driver/warehouseman for the John Herbert Office Furniture Company for many years and in later years worked in the warehouse for the United States Chess Federation until he retired in 2004.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Judith (Hansen) Misner. He was preceded in death by his brothers Robert Brink of New York and Richard (Dick) Misner of Virginia and sister-in-law Lori Hansen and Dick DuBois. Surviving family includes John Hansen, Jr., Joan DuBois, Joyce and Steve Hoffman, Joseph and Debra Hansen, sister-in-law Ethel Misner and Sandra Hawley. Gordon is also survived by many Aunts and Uncles, nieces and nephews, and many friends.

The cremation was handled by Crossville Memorial Funeral Home with no services. The family greatly appreciates the long term care giving from Carol Johanson and family, staff at Life Care and Cumberland Medical Center both located in Crossville, TN. All of the kindness and support from the staff at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home is greatly appreciated at this difficult time.