December 31, 1958 – September 28, 2020

Dale C. Robbins, 61, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 28, 2020. He was born on December 31, 1958, in Jellico, Tennessee. The son of late D.C. and Barbara Robbins, he worked for years as a bus driver for Cumberland County Schools and Aviagen as a lawncare professional. He was also a faithful and dedicated member of Alloway Baptist Church where he was very involved with the church and served as the song leader and Sunday School teacher. He will be remembered as a kind a loving Christian man who touched the lives of all who knew him and served the lord with all of his heart. “We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.” II Corinthians 5:8 King James Version

He is survived by his loving family, including his wife, Elsie Robbins of Crossville; son, Dustin Robbins and his wife, Janelle, of Crossville; daughter, Heather Derkovics, of Knoxville; son, D.C. Robbins and his wife, Angie Robbins, of Crossville; brother, Larry Robbins and his wife, Kim, of Crossville; sister, Beverly Davis of Crossville; grandchildren, Kylee Robbins and Lochlann Robbins of Crossville; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, D.C. Robbins and his mother, Barbara Robbins.

Graveside funeral services will be held on Friday, October 2, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in Bowman Cemetery with Pastor Dustin Robbins officiating.

The family has respectfully asked that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Alloway Baptist Church, Attn: Missionary Funds 985 Alloway Rd. Grandview, Tennessee 37337.

William Payne Wadsworth, age 74, was born on September 14, 1946 to Cecil and Nellie Davies Wadsworth in Birmingham, Alabama. He passed away on September 24, 2020.

He is survived by his sons, Tommy Wadsworth (Michelle), Steve Wadsworth (Amy), and James Wadsworth (Kristen); grandchildren, Jacob Wadsworth and Donavan Wadsworth; brothers, Clifford Wadsworth and Ralph Wadsworth; and several nieces and nephews

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Connie Sue Wadsworth; granddaughter, Terra Wadsworth; and sister, Wanda Wadsworth.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will also be held on Tuesday following visitation with Tim Giddens officiating. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 10:00 in Crossville City Cemetery where he will be laid to rest.

Our beautiful friend, Charlene Cunningham, was born on September 3, 1955 in Memphis, Tennessee. Charlene went home to be with Jesus on August 19, 2020 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. She became part of the Hilltopper family in 1995. She would have been 65 on September 3, her birthday and her favorite day of the year.

Charlene was preceded in death by her best friend Miss Frankie June Davis.

Even though we know she is with Jesus and June now, Charlene will live on forever in the hearts of us that loved her. Her Hilltopper family will miss her beautiful soul and million-dollar smile. Seeing the joy and pleasure on her face when she was eating fried chicken and butterbeans, her giggle when Frances called her “Dinnerbucket” and her just getting tickled for no reason at all. Her house family misses watching her dance to Michael Jackson and saying, “Let’s go somewhere” and watching her bow her head with her hands clasped in prayer and quietly saying, “Jesus wept.”

Thank you, Charlene, for allowing us to share in the joy and love you brought to our lives.

A memorial service for Charlene will be held on Friday, September 18, 2020 at 10:00 with Michael Lowery officiating at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home.

Ronald Cartwright, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on September 13, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on July 16, 1938. Because of his father’s job, the family relocated to Birmingham, Michigan where he graduated from Seaholm High School in 1956. He attended Central Michigan University to study Business.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Gesacion) Cartwright; son, Michael (Cindy) Cartwright; daughters, Lynette (Steven) Hartwig and Lisa (Perry) Sauter; grandchildren, Jordan Keller, Magen and Peyton Cartwright, Riley and Jillian Hartwig, and Andrew Sauter. He is preeded in death by his parents, Philip and Phyllis (Godfrey) Cartwright and sister, Joan Watkins.

Ron was employed by Garret AiResearch in California as a technician producing air filtration systems for aerospace in the 1960s before returning to Michigan. He worked for General Motors as a Quality Control Engineer for over 40 years, retiring to Fairfield Glade, TN with his wife in 2008. He enjoyed playing golf, gardening, fishing, and Classic Rock music.

Visitation will be held Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 2:00 PM followed by a Memorial Service at Central Baptist Church, 1246 S. Main St. Crossville, TN. In lieu of flowers, the family requests Memorial Gifts be made to Hospice of Cumberland County, 30 East Adams Street, Crossville, TN 38555.

Verna Lou Vice, age 63, was born on August 6, 1957 to Gilbert and Barbara White Riley in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. She passed away on September 12, 2020 in Crossville, TN

She is survived by her husband, Michael Vice; children, Sherry Lorraine Brown (George) and Carl Thomas; grandchildren, Bethany Michelle Holm, Shorty Brown, and Bailey Brown; siblings, Bill Riley, Vivian Carr, and Darla Gunderson; and mother, Barbara Riley.

She is preceded in death by her father, Gilbert Riley.

Lowell Scott Winningham, age 20, was born on April 23, 2000 to Gary and Kristie Simmons Winningham in Crossville, Tennessee. He passed away on September 14, 2020 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

He is survived by his parents; sister, Carly Winningham; grandparents, Lowell and Linda Simmons, David Winningham and Elizabeth Cowden; uncles and aunts, Jason Simmons (Chrishell), Cecil Simmons, David Winningham, Teresa Clouse, and Megan Cowden; and cousins, Kenzie Harville, Autum Simmons, Logan Reagon, Teagan Reagon, Alyson Winningham, and Adyson Winningham.

He was preceded in death by his uncle, Chip Simmons.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, September 17, 2020 from 6:00 – 9:00 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services for Scott will be held on Friday, September 18, 2020 at 1:00 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Adam Hargis officiating. He will be laid to rest in Akins Cemetery.

Donald Lee Widener, age 87, was born on August 2, 1933 in Knoxville, Tennessee and passed away on September 14, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee.

He is survived by his wife, Wanda J. Widener; children, Donna L. Widener, Paul B. Widener, Monica C. Lawson (Kimm), R. Marlene Carlile (Troy), Kimberly D. Elkins, Sherry L. George (Ron), and Jamie K. Boynce (Eddie); 13 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and sister, Ruby Patterson (Jim).

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Ramona Young (Charles); wife, Margaret A. Widener; brothers, James and Maxi Hayes; and sister, Freda Brewer.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, September 17, 2020 from 10:00 – 12:00 at Brindleys Chapel Church of God 1012 Burgess School Road Cookeville, TN. Funeral services for Donald will also be held on Thursday following visitation with Steve Moore and Jerry Barnwell officiating. He will be laid to rest in Howard Cemetery.

Linda L. Gabbert, age 54, was born on October 2, 1965 to Elbert and Lois Cooper Wilson in Cleveland, Ohio. She passed away on September 14, 2020 in Knoxville, TN.

She is survived by her husband, James Gabbert; sons, Zackery Gabbert and Bradley (Mary) Gabbert; grandkids, Huckleberry and Annabel Gabbert; siblings, Stephanie Wilson, Brenda Wilson, Mark Wilson, Kevin (Melissa) Wilson; nieces and nephews, Ana Wilson, Brayden Wilson, Alyssa Wilson, Kayla (Kevin) Wilson, and Kyle (Desiree Wilson); and great nieces and nephews, Jasmine, Jackson, and Jameson Wilson.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, September 17, 2020 from 12:00 – 2:00 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services for Linda will also be held on Thursday following visitation with Pastor Scott White officiating. She will be laid to rest in Green Acres Memory Gardens.

Justine Yvonne Stage, age 76, was born on February 20, 1944 in Clintwood, Virginia and passed away on September 13, 2020. Before her husband’s passing, she loved traveling with him. After he passed away, she enjoyed going to flea markets and watching Jimmy Swaggart.

She is survived by her children, Tamara Lang (Todd) and Eddie Stage; grandchildren, Danielle, Rachelle, Chris, Brandon, and Cory; and siblings, Robin Brock (Glen), Emma Smith (Larry), Nancy Gustafson (Kenny), and Chuck MacRae (Linda).

She is preceded in death by her parents, Vivian Hill Masters and Oma Masters; and siblings, Vivian, Junior, and Helen.

Memorial services for Justine Yvonne Stage will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 11:00 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00 – 11:00.

Memorial services for Rose Lynn Smith, 73, of Crossville, TN, will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church 231 Westchester Drive Crossville, TN.

She is survived by her husband, John Smith.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Cumberland County 30 East Adams Street Crossville, TN 38555.