Sam Gerald Burnett, III, age 59, was born on April 13, 1965 to Sam and Maudie (Braunm) Burnett in Crossville, TN. He passed away at his home on September 1, 2024. He worked at Crossville Ceramics for many years before he became a middle school teacher. Sam was a loving and devoted husband, father, and Pawpaw.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Tammie Burnett; children- Kaylyn Bosak (Jesse) and Elijah Burnett (Breanne); and granddaughters- Sarah Kate and Olivia Jane Bosak.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson- Jack Henry Bosak; sister- Melissa Burnett Russ; and brother- Tom Herring.
To honor Sam’s wishes, there will be no services held.
Fred Loshbough, age 88, was born on July 11, 1936 to Fred and Gladys Loshbough in Crossville, TN. He passed away on August 28, 2024 in Crossville.
Fred is survived by his wife Rachel Florence (Lewis) Loshbough; children Gladys Lawson, Rocky (Doris) Loshbough, and Barton (Heidi) Loshbough; grandchildren Jessica (David) Muzia, Jennifer Lawson, Erick Bell, and Bodie Loshbough; and great grandchild Newt Eugene Bell.
He was preceded in death by his parents Fredrick Eugene Loshbough, Sr. and Gladys Marie (Bowden) Loshbough; and son-in-law Ricky Lawson.
Betty Jean Miller, age 88, was born on March 22, 1936 to Clarence and Jessie Vitatoe in Crab Orchard, TN. She passed away on August 27, 2024 in Knoxville, TN.
She is survived by her children Linda (Willard) Sherrill of Crab Orchard, Gary (Dale) Davidson of Dallas, GA, and Sheila (Dan) Alcorn of Crossville; and grandchildren Pamela, Paula, Priscilla, Kevin, Jason, Brandi, Brittany, Heather, Shane, Missy, Dick, and Daniel.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Jessie Mae (Sutton) Vitatoe; husband Clarence E. Miller; biological mother Mae Randolph; daughter Debbie Sherrill; son Paul Davidson; grandsons Jamie Sherrill, Michael Sherrill, and Kenneth Sherrill; and great grandson Johnathan Young.
Services will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1-3pm with the service to follow at 3pm, Pastor Davis Harp officiating. She will be laid to rest in Green Acres Memory Gardens immediately following the service.
Samuel Lowell Johns, age 60, was born on July 18, 1964 to Bobby L and Roslyn Ione Smalley Johns in Miami, FL and passed away in his home on August 22, 2024 in Crossville, TN. He was a sales representative for Pepsi and enjoyed being with his family and friends.
He is survived by his children- Jordan, Sophia, and Spencer Johns, brothers- Dale, Brian, and Jason Johns, and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters- Lurline and Laraine.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Oaklawn Baptist Church from 2 to 4 with a service to follow. Jed Smith will be officiating.
Melvin Brown, age 88, was born on November 20, 1935 to Clinton and Christine Brown in Dayton, OH. He passed away on August 20, 2024 at his home in Crossville, TN surrounded by his family and friends.
He is survived by his children Ricky Brown, Dora (Brown) Sherrill, and Shane Brown; grandchildren Ashley Sherrill, Mark Sherrill, and 5 other grandchildren; sister Peggy (Brown) Brock; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
Melvin was preceded in death by his parents Clinton Roscoe Brown and Christine (Frye) Brown; brothers Carl Brown and Marvin Brown; and sisters Sue (Brown) Newberry and Wanda (Brown) Sauder.
Services will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11a-1p, with the service to follow at 1p, Mark Hall officiating. He will be laid to rest in Mayland Cemetery immediately following the service.
MaryJo Weidner Welch, 79, of Crossville, TN, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2024. Preceding her in death was her beloved husband Jerry Franklin Welch. She is survived by her daughter Jenny and husband Bill Dabbelt from West Carrollton, OH; 1 grandson, 2 granddaughters, 1 great granddaughter and 5 brothers Walter Weidner, Iowa, LA; Michael and Jackie Weidner of Arcanum, OH; Nicholas and Judy Weidner, Beaver Creek, OH; Thomas and Linda Weidner Toano, VA; and Pat Weidner, Cedarville, OH; as well as many other cousins, family and friends in both TN and OH.
In accordance with MaryJo’s wishes no Memorial Services will be held and a graveside interment of her ashes will be held August 23, 2024 at Mayland Cemetery.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, 2653 N. Main Street, Crossville, TN, (931) 456-0047 is serving the Welch family. Condolences and memories may be left for the family at crossvillememorial.com.
Carmen Juarez, age 69, was born on December 25, 1954 to Panfilo and Florinda Juarez in Michoacan, Mexico. She passed away on August 18, 2024 in Knoxville, TN.
Carmen greatest joy and motivation in life was being a mother.
She is survived by her children Araceli & Armando Galvan, Veronica Bucio & Leopoldo Lopez, Marisol Juarez, Yeimi Moreno, Baldemar & Mary Moreno, Sinai Fromke & Omar Reyes, and Jonathan & Abigail Moreno; grandchildren Jasmine & Jovanny Lopez, Isaiah Galvan, Aliyah Galvan, Ethan Galvan, Adonai Miranda, Ixtaccihuatl (Ixchel Moreno) & Seth Knapp, Panfilo Goku Moreno, Aristotle Achilles Moreno, Khole Star Fromke, Lilly Zulema Reyes, Halo Everson Moreno, and Arrow Leonidis Moreno; and grandchild Ruby Esperanza Lopez.
Carmen was preceded in death by her parents Panfilo and Florinda (Cordova) Juarez.
Services will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11am-1pm with the service to follow at 1pm. She will be laid to rest in Crossville City Cemetery immediately following the service.
Ronald Lehmann, age 76, was born on October 15, 1947 to Lionel and Dorothy Lehmann in Grand Junction, CO and passed away on August 5, 2024 in Crossville, TN.
He is survived by his wife Mary (Stephens) Lehmann; daughters Valerie (Michael) Clark and Renee (Keith) French; stepsons Frank Copeland and Daly Copeland; grandchildren Christin, Anna, Bethany, Stephanie, Joshua, Johnny, Teresa, Violet, Alexis, Jenna, Willow, Braxton, Daly, and Ryder; and many great grandchildren.
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents Lionel and Dorothy (Savage) Lehmann; stepson Mitch Copeland; and his first wife and mother of his children Violet.
Services will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11a-1p, with the service to follow at 1p, Jesse Stephens officiating. He will be laid to rest in Smiths Chapel Cemetery immediately following the service.
John S. Davis, aged 84, passed away on July 19, 2024, in Crossville, TN. Born on February 14, 1940, in Richmond, Indiana, John was known for his outgoing and generous spirit. After his graduation from high school (Hagerstown, IN), John attended Ball State University, graduating with a Business and Marketing degree. He worked in sales at many different businesses throughout his career, with an entrepreneurial eye for new ventures. He retired from the company he founded, Eagle Industries, in 2010.
He deeply cherished his family and friends, and was famous for traveling hundreds of miles to attend his children’s and grandchildren’s celebrations and events.
John was known for his mechanical aptitude, and could repair or construct nearly anything and often came up with new and innovative ways to solve problems.
Following college, John proudly served as an Air Force pilot, flying C-124 cargo planes during the Vietnam War. He continued his passion for flying throughout his life, with his proudest achievement as a founding member of the American Sonex Association in Crossville, TN. For many years, he would organize a fly-in of Sonex enthusiasts at the local airport – with attendees flying in from all over the country. During the weekend, Sonex builders learned new skills, took demo rides, met fellow builders– all under John’s tireless organization and generosity. He often gave of his time and expertise, to help fellow Sonex members get their airplanes built, inspected and into the air.
John is survived by his wife of 65 years, Phyllis Davis; sister, Judy Rose; son, Scott Davis (Beth); daughters, Diane Zink (Dennis) and Brenda Younker (Dave); seven grandchildren: Emma Zink, Caitlin Sloan (Steve), Maggie Svitana (Jeremy), Michael Younker, Hannah Younker, Drew Younker, Bailey Tollett (Ben); and six great grandchildren: Claire, Owen and Lila Svitana, Tessa Holbrook, and Oliver and Eloise Sloan. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Stanley and Doris Davis, and a sister, Ruth Ann Davis-Marsh.
A private interment will be held at the request of the family. Details of a celebration of life will be shared with family and friends when appropriate.
In lieu of flowers and to honor John’s lifelong passion for aviation, contributions can be made to the Cumberland County High School Aviation program, which supports aspiring young pilots. Checks should be made out to: CCHS Aviation, and sent to
CCHS Aviation 660 Stanley St. Crossville, TN 38555
Jamie Lackey, age 50, was born on January 21, 1974 to James Edward and Penelope (Roberts) Lackey in Crossville, TN and passed away on July 20, 2024 in Knoxville, TN.
He enjoyed fishing and loved to do odd jobs.
Jamie is survived by his mother Penelope Lackey; sister Melissa (Greg) Watson; nephew Tyler McNew; and special aunt Mary Kington.
He was preceded in death by his father.
No funeral arrangements have been made at this time.
