Justin Lynn Cunningham, age 35, was born to Johnnie Lee David and Marlene Elizabeth Rapp Cunningham on June 8, 1986 in Springfield, Ohio and passed away on September 6, 2021 in Pleasant Hill, TN. He worked for Stonepeak Ceramics.

He is survived by his mother, brother- Jason Cunningham, son- Tyler Cunningham, and aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his father.

The family would like your participation in his Celebration of Life on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021 at Smith Chapel from 4:30 to 5:30. His mother, Marlene Cunningham will officiate.

Eunice Elizabeth Ray, age 69, was born to the late Samuel Ray Bumgardner Sr. and Jewel Elizabeth Barnes Bumgardner on March 25, 1952 in Crossville, TN and passed on to see her Lord on September 4, 2021 in Crossville, TN. She was a teacher and with her surviving husband, David Earl Ray Sr., a home maker who loved her family dearly.

A graveside service will be held at Crossville City Cemetery on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 11:00AM with her grandson, Kyle Judkins, officiating where she will be laid to rest.

Ashley Paige Barnwell-Hill, age 31, was born on October 2, 1989 to Jimmy Barnwell and Barbara Copeland Stokes in Crossville, TN. She passed away on August 27, 2021.

She is survived her parents, Jimmy Barnwell (Jennifer Nachole Barron) and Barbara Stokes (Greg); husband, Rodney Paul Hill; children, Jeri-Lynn Elizabeth Hill; and siblings, Austin Stokes, Greg “Stumper” Stokes, Jamie Stokes, and Brandi Stokes.

She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Charles Buford Sutton; and great grandmother, Nova Campbell.

Funeral services for Ashley will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 2:00 at Meridian Baptist Church with Mike Garrett officiating. Family will receive friends prior to the service on Thursday from 12:00 to 2:00.

Nicole Leeann Garner, age 38, was born on November 13, 1982 in Garden City, Michigan and passed away on August 28, 2021 in Cookeville, Tennessee.

She is survived by her grandmother, Thelma Moore; children, Angel and Lee Garner; uncle, Ronnie Kennedy (Cheryl); and aunt, Diane Hall.

She is preceded in death by her father, Mark Cook; and mother, Melissa Jean Moore.

Graveside services for Nicole will be held in Westfelt Cemetery on August 31, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. where she will be laid to rest. Family will receive friends prior to the services from 12 to 1:00.

Cathy Wynette Largent, age 52 was born on April 1, 1969 to Gary Wayne and Vonda Kay Smith Holland in Nashville, Tennessee. She passed away on August 18, 2021.

Cathy was a wonderful Christian wife, mother, and granna. She was dedicated to loving, caring, and supporting her grandchildren. She was one who would help others out where she could. She loved shopping, finding deals, and sharing deals with those who wanted to save money.

She is survived by her husband, Duane Largent; children, Kristin Renae Findley, Kyle Alan Largent, and Drake Alan Largent; grandchildren, Leigha Findley, Blake Findley, Haden Findley, Emmaline Largent, Forrest Largent, and Xander Largent; brother, Gary Wayne Holland, Jr.; sister, Sharon (Holland) Maleby.

A celebration of life for Cathy will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Cumberland Fellowship.

Joyce Eileen Piper 82 of Dayton, TN, previously Herington, Kansas, passed away August 22, 2021.

Joyce was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on March 24, 1939, the daughter of Dwight and Lavon Allen Biddle.

She married Donald Piper on May 27, 1958.

She worked as an Avon representative and was a cashier at a small grocery store. After her retirement she volunteered at the Herrington senior center.

She is survived by her son Scott Piper (Laura) of Crossville, TN. Grandson Levi Goodell (Desirea) of Lebo, KS., granddaughter Callie Piper of Crossville TN and 3 great grandchild. Sisters Pam Barker of Vienna, West Virginia and Debbie Badger of Peyton, Colorado, several nephews and nieces.

She was proceeded in death by her husband Donald Piper and her parents.

There will be no visitation or services at this time.

James Willard Ledbetter, age 83, was born on May 31, 1938 to Casto and Evelyn Sparks Ledbetter in Wilder, TN and passed away on August 19, 2021 in Cookeville, TN. He did several things in life, loved to work, and took pride in driving a race car for Roscoe Tipton. He was a Timber Cutter in the logging business and worked for the City in Sanitation.

He never met a stranger, and was a family oriented man. He is survived by his wife- Diana Swafford Ledbetter, children- Judy Hubbard (Gary), Ann Keyes (John), Sheila Lee, Jeff Lane, Debbie Green (Richard), Gina and Lynn Adams, and Bobby Smith. James had 17 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren, and siblings- Bobby and Faye Ledbetter, and Camilla Veselica. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter- Karen Lane, sister- Willidean Sullivan and son-in-law- Paul Lee.

There will be a graveside service for him in Crossville City Cemetery, with Bro. David Rowan to officiate at 1:00 on Monday, August 23, 2021.

Graveside services for JeLesa Brooke Conley, age 31, will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 1:00 in Green Acres Memory Gardens with Joey Smith officiating where she will be laid to rest. Family will receive friends prior to the service from 11 to 1 also at Green Acres Memory Gardens.

She is survived by her husband, Layne Conley; their two children; and her parents, Joey and Hope Smith.

Bruce Edward Pennington, age 72, was born on March 27, 1949 to Otis and Betty Nuchols Pennington in Dayton, OH and passed away on August 14, 2021 in Crossville, TN. He enjoyed fishing, hiking, woodworking, and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife- Cindy Pennington, sons- Scott Pennington (Michelle Carver) and Doug Pennington (Carrie), grandchildren-Dalton Pennington and Michael Jackson, great granddaughter- Emma Fratt, siblings- David Pennington, Tony Clarke, Greg Pennington and Julie Siems. He is preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter- Allison Paige Pennington, and brotyher- Douglas Clarke.
There will be a graveside service on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Smith’s Chapel Cemetery at 11:00 with officiating.

Donald Edward Roysdon, age 69, was born on November 9, 1951 in Crossville, TN to James E. Roysdon and Frances May Blaylock Roysdon and passed away on August 13, 2021 in Crossville, TN. He was a welder at Manchester Tank from which he retired. He enjoyed hunting and watching classic car shows, NASCAR, and college football.
He is survived by his mother, mother of his children- Patsy Faye Roysdon, daughters- Donna Ashburn (Jerome) and Melissa Hartman (Shawn), grandchildren- Dylan, Caitlin, Kayla, Jadelyn, great grandchildren- Braxton, Tate, Brian and Claire; his partner of 28 years- Joanne Matthews, her children- Wayne, Stephanie and Jessie, 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, siblings- J.D., Bob, Bill and Ikey Roysdon, and Janice Bowermaster. He was preceded in death by his father and his brother- Dale Roysdon.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, from 1 to 3 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home with service to follow. Tony Phillips will be officiating and burial will be in Big Lick Cemetery.