Roberta Kay Pike, age 77, of Monterey was born March 26, 1943 in Wisconsin to Paul and Margaret Dowling and passed away on August 1, 2020. She is survived by a loving husband- Roger Allen Pike and a multitude of other family members.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Plateau Road Baptist Church from 1 to 3 with service to follow at 3:00. Bro. Freddy Melton will officiate with burial to follow in Pugh Cemetery.
It is bittersweet today that we morn the loss of our beloved dear brother, father and friend to many Alfred Dewayne Gibson.
Alfred was a loving father to his wonderful children Cheyenne, Nicholas, and step son Shayne. He was a fun loving and spirited brother to his brother, Otis Gibson and his sister, Jackie and husband Scott Kitchen. He was proceeded in death by his father, Olin Dean (aka Hotshot) and mother, Judy Gibson.
While we know that he is in a better place and is no longer suffering, we will miss his fun loving spirit and his beautiful blue eyes and his smile.
Family will receive friends on Sunday, August 2, 2020 from 1 to 3 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home with the graveside services to follow. Pastor Johnny Reeves will be officiating.
Sheila Borchers, age 89, was born on Feb. 1, 1931 to John Francis and Marie Connell Leonard in Yorkshire, England. She passed away on July 27, 2020 in Crossville, TN. As being raised during the Nazi’s Blitzkrieg over England during WWII, Sheila, as well as the majority of British citizens, was conscripted by way of mandatory support of war efforts at young ages – a powerful as well as tide-turning idea understood as Nationalism. Sheila worked most of her years as a switchboard operator for British Telecom out of London. However, it would become clear that the greatest connection she would ever make would be years later after immigrating to the United States of America. It was here that her desire to learn to drive on the vast American roads in furtherance of an independent lifestyle led her to apply for a position with the local Cumberland County School System as a substitute teacher. Starting out at the elementary school level, she worked mostly with special education students, but trying at times as that could be, her vitality and persistence eventually led to Sheila being requested by individual teachers throughout the plateau, even at CCHS. Yet, her choice of location was that of the alternative school, later named The Phoenix School. It was where students of ill report, recurring infractions, etc., were sent as a last resort before expulsion from the school year was the only option. To this day, young men and women have stopped myself and my mother to make mention of just how much Miss Sheila helped them feel as though someone actually cared and listened to them. “They’re genuinely lovely lads and lasses, perhaps some just need to be treated as such.”
On her own time, Sheila was always actively performing in or supporting a local theater troupe for the Cumberland County Playhouse. She devoted a number of years to sketching and oil painting, which she has won several local awards and had stacks of personal art intended for later catalog. A nighttime ritual was to reach over and randomly choose one of the many classic literary works stacked by her bed and pick up where she left off the night before. She would do this three to five times a night until she fell asleep.
But all these are skills that are taught, she never had to pay much attention when working with plants. During early mornings and summertime afternoons, she could often be found amidst her rows of sown produce. Whilst in winter months, the potted herbs were always brought in like clockwork to save them from frost.
Even more than any of this, you would find her at any given moment or location singing to herself. She was always very keen to music throughout her life from dancing at Benny Goodman shows while in England, to acting in the chorus parts in the theater, or singing backup harmonies for her husband at home.
Sheila is undoubtedly one of the most positively genuine souls one could be fortunate to encounter in society today. Perhaps what is needed are more teachers like “Miss Sheila.”
She is survived by her husband, Paul Henry Borchers; son, John Paul Borchers, David Stuart Borchers, and Allen Paul Borchers; daughter, Julie Patricia Greenwood; grandchildren, Jason Menzinger, Simon Greenwood, Michelle Greenwood, Amber Claire Louise Paletz, Schanni Holland, Sabrina Raquel Backlin, Jacob Leland Borchers, and Nathaniel David Borchers; great grandchildren, Ian Plaison Borchers, Aura Azriel Borchers, Rebeccah Marina Raine Greenwood, Dean Hart, Stacey Ann Bates, Casey Dee Davis, Parry Ron Winchester, Mason Davis, Lewis Paletz, Alexander John Greenwood, Celia Greenwood, Leon Greenwood, Megan MacArther, Chloe Roiser, Brielle Backlin and Ellowyn Backlin; and great great grandchildren, Rachael Bates, Rebecca Bates, Ronnie Bates, Rachael Rebecca Londyn Raine Greenwood, Danny Davis, Jack Davis, Maisie Rosa Watson, Joseph Ryan Watson, Jack Joe Watson, Tommy Watson, and Louis Jay Watson.
She is preceded in death by her parents; and her children, Gary Preston Greenwood, Eric Patrick Greenwood, and Julian Paul Greenwood.
Family will receive friends on Friday, July 31, 2020 from 5 – 8 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services for Sheila will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 10 at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (1461 Sparta Hwy Crossville, TN) with Rev. John L. Beabout officiating. She will be laid to rest in New Era Cemetery.
David Dewayne Kilby, age 28, was born on May 9, 1992 to David and Shelma Norris Kilby in Knoxville, TN. He passed away on July 27, 2020 in Pikeville, TN.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Geneva Ingram; grandparents, Charlie and Jane Norris; grandfather, Stanley Kilby; his uncles Benny and Ed Norris; and his uncle Daniel Campbell.
He is survived by his parents; son, Gage Kilby; fiance, Angela Pennington; brother, Cory Kilby (Selena); niece, Liara Kilby; grandmother, Debra Smith; and several aunts and uncles.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, July 30, 2020 from 5 – 8 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services for Dewayne will be held on Friday, July 31, 2020 at 12:00 also at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest in Crossville City Cemetery.
Pallbearers include: Josh Spence, Jacob Spence, Adam DePew, Robert Kilby, Michael Norris, and Sam Campbell.
Honorary Pallbearers include: Rooker Pleasant, Steve Hurley, Travis Baker, Chris Byers, and Chris DePew.
Jean Johnson, age 93, was born on April 11, 1927 in Catlettsburg, KY. She passed away on July 26, 2020. Jean loved her church. She enjoyed being outside in the garden or going for a nice walk.
She is survived by her children, Walta Kay Noring and Leonard Keith Johnson; grandchildren, Thaddeus Edwin Yerian, Stephen Michael Yerian, and Elisha Kay Saunders; and great grandchildren, Hannah Jade Frady, Stephen Michael Yerian, Jr., and Andrew Juan Yerian.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Walter Johnson; children, Wayne Patrick Johnson and Linda Diane Johnson; and four siblings.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2020 in Crossville City Cemetery at 11:00.
Floyd Arnold Wood, age 73, was born on Nov. 18, 1946 to Elias Keller and Vesta Irene Wood in Springfield, OH. He passed away on July 23, 2020 in Cuero, TX. Floyd was the 9th child of 12. He served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He called Crossville, TN home for seven years.
He is survived by his daughter, Kristin Aziz; siblings, Mary Pike of Dickson, TN, Vesta Alford of Jacksboro, TN, Linda Zabel of Columbia, MT, Raymond Wood of Florida, James Wood of Springfield, OH, and Gilbert Wood of Dickson, TN; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Mark; and siblings, Janet Hannah, Edna Pierce, Donald Wood, Willis Wood, and Dwight D. Wood.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 29th from 12 to 2 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will also be held Wednesday following visitation with Wayne Matthews officiating. He will be laid to rest in Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Oleta Cox, born on July 14, 1929, went home to be with the Lord on
July 24, 2020, one week after her 91st birthday. She fought a good battle for a long time.
She was the daughter of Ben and Rebecca( Ledford) Newberry, the last of 13 children.
She loved to quilt and spending time with her family.
Survived by daughter- Wilma( Gene) Bradley of Knoxville,
grand daughter- Kristi (Billy) Turbett, great grandchildren- Christopher, Kali, Cameron, and Kenzie Turbett, great great grand children- Ellie and Dallas Smith all of Crossville and
Brenda ( Dennis) Ray of Defuniak Springs, FL. She will be missed so much by her family and all that knew and loved her.
Proceeded in death- first husband Wilburn Barnes and second husband Clay Cox, and her daughter Judy Hall.
A graveside will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at 11:00 in Crossville City Cemetery with Pastor Mike Kerley officiating.
Neil Edwin Fitzgerald, age 77, was born on Sept. 24, 1942 in Holly, MI to William and Leola Higgs Fitzgerald. He passed away on July 22, 2020. He is survived by his loving family and friends.
Neil was a people person! He enjoyed life and had fun in every moment! He loved being on the water and got his biggest grin from being called “Captain Neil” of the Irish Rover. Captain Neil loved to tell stories true and old of his rich Irish heritage and numerous Fitzgerald Family moments. Father, Friend, Brother, Grandpa, you will be greatly missed and know your legacy will carry on!
“AHOY! Captain Neil of The Irish Rover. AHOY!”
Jackie Douglas Reagan, age 63, was born on Sept. 16, 1956 in Detroit, MI to James Bedford and Betty Jewell Dennis Reagan. He quietly left this life on July 19, 2020 in Knoxville, TN. Most times, he could be found with the church, reading his Bible, or outdoors working with his hands. Jackie was a carpenter by trade and worked for Crossville Rubber Products for many years.
His wonderful life will forever be cherished in the lives of his wife of 44 years – Karolyn Reagan; children – Kelly Pugh (Sean), Brian Reagan (Lindsey), and Kevin Reagan (Ashley); grandchildren – Hunter, Kailey, Marlee, Nora, Callan, Karsen, Jaxon, and Emma Kate; great grandchildren – Stella & Orion; siblings – Vickie, Donald, Sandy, and Donna.
Jackie was preceded in death by his parents.
The family will receive friends on Thurs., July 23, 2020 at Vandever Baptist Church from 5-8pm. The funeral service will be Friday, July 24 at 12pm at Vandever Baptist. Gary Hargis will officiate with burial in Hale’s Chapel Cemetery.
January 27, 1929 – July 12, 2020
Mark Aiken Heald grew up in Princeton, NJ, son of Mark Mortimer Heald and June Kilts Kild. At age 8 with his parents, the family were eye-witnesses of the fiery end of the Hindenburg zeppelin. In the early 1930s the family acquired a one-acre island in one of the Rideau Lakes of southern Ontario, where they built a rustic summer camp – dearly beloved of the enusing family for man years.
Mark graduated from Princeton HS in 1946. Mark’s high-school years coincided with WW-II. He was very active with the local Boy Scout troop and their wartime projects. Beginning in fifth grade he took instruction on the clarinet. He taught himself the alto saxophone in order to play in classmates’ Glenn-Miller-style danceband.
He graduated from Oberlin College, Ohio, as a Physics major in 1950. He continued in the gradate school at Yale University, receiving his PhD in 1954.
In Oberlin he met Jane Dewey, who had grown up in Montana. Mark who was years ahead of Jane, so there was an active exchange of letters for two years between New Haven and Oberlin. They were married on Jane’s graduation day in 1952.
Upon completion of the PhD, Mark worked in a research program at Princeton University on controlled nuclear fusion, attempting to develop a method to extract useful civilian energy in a controlled way from the fusion of hydrogenic nuclei. Two children, Kate and John, joined the family during this time. Mark was a technological delegate to the 1958 “Atoms for Peace” conference and exhibition in Geneva, Switzerland.
In 1959 Mark accepted a teaching position at Swarthmore College in suburban Philadelphia. The college provided research sabbaticals. The first of these, 1964-65, was a wunderyear: Mark had a 9-month appointment at a British atomic energy lab. The family lived in a charming rural village of south Oxford. The two extended summers allowed the family to tour the Continent and Great Britain in a British camping van. A third child, Charles, joined the family shortly after the return home. Subsequent sabbaticals were twice back at the Princeton lab, and once at M.I.T.
Mark co-authored three books: Plasma Diagnostics with Microwaves (with C.B. Wharton, 1965), Physics of Waves (with W.C. Elmore, 1969), and Classical Electromagnetic Radiation (with J.B. Marion, 1990).
Mark retired from Swarthmore in 1992. In 1998 Mark and Jane moved into the Uplands Retirement Village in rural Pleasant Hill, Tennessee, where they found warm friendships and many small-world connections with other residents. At Uplands he has worked with the P.H. Child Enrichment Center, the town recycling program, and the community musical Ensemble.