George Harrison Hassler, 74, was born on November 23, 1943 to the late Vestel and Lela Tollett Hassler in Crossville, TN. He passed away on April 11, 2018.

He is survived by his companion: June Swafford; sons: Tim Hassler (Annette) and Mike Hassler (Sondra); daughters: Kim Hassler Howard and Jeanne Swafford; grandchildren: Tiffany, Aaron, and Dakota Hassler, Whitney Blaylock, Kelsey Howard, and Emily and Bethanne Swafford; 7 great grandchildren; and sister: Brenda Branch.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother: Wilker Hassler; and sister: Wilma Houston.

Graveside services for George will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 12:00 in Big Lick Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 10 to 12 prior to the services on Saturday at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home.

Dick A. Foster was born on April 4, 1941 and passed away on April 10, 2018. Mr. Foster was a veteran of the US Air Force and a retired vocational instructor from Taft Youth Center. He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church in Crossville, Tennessee where he served as a Deacon.

He is survived by his wife Edna Meadows Foster, children Michelle Foster, Allen Foster (Rebecca), Will Foster (Kristy), and grandchildren Justin Farr, Brooke Foster, Shade Foster, Ethan Foster, Kendall Foster, and Daria Johnson, sister Etta Faye Dolinich.

He is preceded in death by his parents Thurston Virgil Foster and Louise Randolph Foster and sister Judy Foster Grey.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, April 12, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 at Oak Hill Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mr. Foster will be held on Friday, April 13, 2018 at 10:00 at Oak Hill Baptist Church. He will be laid to rest in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Clark Morrell Mathis, Sr., 59, of Crossville, TN passed away April 7, 2018 at home surrounded by family and close friends. He passed away after a battle with a brain tumor.

Clark had his Ph.D. in psychology and worked at Hilltoppers. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and working on vehicles with his sons.

He is survived by his wife: Susan (Weismuller) Mathis; sons: Aden and Clark Jr. (CJ); mother-in-law: Gladys Weismuller; sister: Kathleen Fischer of Nevada; and brother: William Mathis of New Jersey.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Ella (Clark) and William Mathis; and father-in-law: Conrad Weismuller.

Clark requested no service or flowers. Anyone who would like to remember him can donate to the savings account at Crossville First National Bank listed as “Susan Mathis to benefit Clark Mathis.” This account will be used for school expenses for his sons and medical expenses.

The family would like to give a special thanks for the compassion and gentle care to Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Tulsa, Cumberland County Hospice, and Dr. Stephen Pribanich.

Rita Carol Dale was born on November 13, 1962 in Crossville, Tennessee to Jerry and Georgia Dale and passed away on April 8, 2018 at the age of 55 at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. As a child Rita was raised on Central Street where she enjoyed playing football and all things outdoors with neighborhood friends. She went on to obtain her motorcycle license at a young age and loved to ride around the area to visit friends and family. She was always an outgoing adventurous person who loved trying new things and meeting new people. As a young adult she went out with her Father to work on a seismograph crew where she was able to travel and see the country.

One of Rita’s proudest moments was the birth of her daughters Sarah and Jennifer and went on to be expanded with her marriage to Husband, Jeff Kilburn, and her six new children Erich, Ricky, Brandon, Josh, Jason, and Megan Kilburn. With a family of this size Rita was a full-time Mom ensuring her children were happy and healthy throughout their childhood years. Her world revolved around her children and family and it became once again brightened with the addition of her seventeen grand-children and her new name that came to be what everyone knew her by, Granny. This family was where she drew her happiness and joy and was also where she would go on to draw her support.

Shortly after raising her children Rita found herself in need of an organ donation. Rita’s lungs were failing her. Her family and herself could not accept this news. She was a rock to many. After more than two long years of trying, Rita was listed on the transplant list for double lungs. 21 days later the call came, her new lungs were ready. Two days later she took her first breath. God took a tragedy with the loss of her donor and gave her a longer life. With this gift Rita was able to have a better quality of life. She spent many days doing things with her grandchildren she was unable to do prior to her transplant. She became an organ donation advocate encouraging all she knew to give the gift of life. In death Rita herself was a donor, ensuring others would have a better quality of life.

She is survived by Father Jerry Dale, Brother Paul Dale, Husband Jeff Kilburn, children Sarah (Steven) Rary, Jennifer (Ben) Stovall, Ricky, Brandon, Josh (Pamela), Jason, & Megan Kilburn, and 17 grandchildren. She is preceded in death by Mother Georgia Dale, Daughter Stephanie Ann Keck, Son Erich Kilburn, and Daughter-in-law Stephanie Kilburn.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at Memorial Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be held at 11 am Thursday, April 12, 2018 at the church.

The family requests all flowers be sent to Crossville Memorial Funeral Home.

Victor Enrique Barillas, 25, was born on June 21, 1992 in Glendora, CA to Victor Barillas and Mirna Herrera. He passed away on April 7, 2018.

He is survived by his parents: Victor Barillas (Adriana) and Mirna Hererra (Roberto); brothers: Oscar and Damian S. Barillas; sisters: Victoria Barillas and Gisselle and Alejandra Reyes; companion: Lauren Wilson; children: Seth Wilson and Adriann and Liam Barillas; and grandparents: Oscar and Karina Barillas and Moises Pena.

He is preceded in death by is grandfather: Antonia Reyes.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 7 with funeral services following at 7. Family will also receive friends on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Crossville First United Methodist Church from 5 to 7 with funeral services following at 7.

Connie Lewis, age 59, was born to Richard and Annadean Barker Lee on August 15, 1958 in Deckerville, MI and passed away in her home with her loving family surrounding her on April 6, 2018 in Crossville, TN. She worked as store manager at Merita Bread Store on Old Lantana Road and was well known and loved by all. She loved people and was the life of the party…and every day was a party. She enjoyed making crafts and decorating her home with her cherished treasures.

She is survived by her husband- Steve Lewis; son- Stephen Lewis and wife Sam; daughter-Kelsey Threet and husband Ben; grandson- Mitchell Lewis; sisters- Sandra James and Kelly Lewis; brothers- Sandy, Bret and Bart Lee; and many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother- Kim Lee.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home from 4 to 7 with a service to follow at 7 with Grover McCoy officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to Hospice of Cumberland County.

David Wayne Kerley, age 56, was born on August 19,1961 in Crossville, TN to Arnold and Lois Marie Guinn Kerley. He passed away in Cookeville, TN on April 5, 2018. Among his many talents he was a carpenter by trade and loved cooking for and spending time with his family.

He is survived by two sons and a daughter; brother- Michael Kerley; and sisters- Donna Anderson, Naomi Hicks, and Marion Clemmons. He is preceded in death by his parents.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home from 4 to 7. The funeral will be on Sunday, the 8th, at 2:00 with Bro. Ralph Reagan officiating. Burial will be in Webb Cemetery.

Betty Ann Monday Turner, age 82, was born in Crab Orchard, TN on May 16, 1935. She passed away on April 1, 2018. She lived in Crossville, TN. Betty was married to the late Chester A. Turner for 41 years. She was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by her son, Andrew Turner and daughter-in-law, Brenda Turner; many nieces and nephews; and her very best friend Nella Rae Bilbrey.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Berthel Monday and Edith Barnwell Monday; sisters, Louise Claar, Wanda Hamby, and Elizabeth Givens; brother, Junior Monday; and good friends, Wanda Mason and Ila Holt.

To all my nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends: I leave my love and memories of the good and bad times together. You may grieve for a while, but know I am with loved ones who are waiting and watching. See you there.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, April 5, 2018 from 11:30 to 1:00 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. A funeral service for Betty will also be held on Thursday following visitation with Darrell Bilbrey officiating. She will be laid to rest in Turner Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Turner Cemetery Fund at First National Bank of Tennessee or Hospice of Cumberland County 30 East Adams St. Crossville, TN 38555.

Elizabeth Mae Johnson, 92, was born on May 28, 1925 to the late Tom and Pairlee Sales Davis in Crossville, TN. She passed away on March 28, 2018. Elizabeth loved quilting and doing embroidery.

She is survived by her children: Martin Burden (Diane), Thomas Burden (Shirley), Sylvia Jordan (Carroll), Barb Jereb (George), Bob Johnson, and Stan Johnson (Amy). She is a grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother of many.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Lawrence A. Johnson; parents: Tom and Pairlee Sales Davis; infant son: Arthur Leroy Johnson; great grandchild: Cyrus Banks; and 9 siblings.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, March 31, 2018 from 4 to 5 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. A funeral service will also be held on Saturday following visitation with Pastor Mike Kerley officiating. She will be laid to rest on Sunday, April 1, 2018 at 12 in Davis Cemetery.

Luther Maxwell, age 76, was born on July 14 1941 to Charlie and Jessie Hixon Maxwell in Crossville, TN and passed away on March 24, 2018 in Crossville, TN. He worked for Chrysler and enjoyed playing pool in his spare time. He had a love for others and enjoyed helping people.

He is survived by his sons- Bennie and Gary Maxwell of Michigan; several grandchildren; brothers- Rufus Maxwell of Crossville and Eddie Maxwell of Gallatin; and sisters- Shelia Keyes and Charlene Adkins, both of Crossville.

He was preceded in death by his wife- Bobbie Maxwell; son- Luther Maxwell Jr. and his parents.

The family will receive friends on Monday, March 26, 2018, at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home from 6 to 8. The funeral service will be on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at 12:00 with Robert Lawrence officiating. Burial will be in Mayland Cemetery.