Jason Allen Barrett

Jason Allen Barrett, 44, was born on April 29, 1973 to James and Kathryn Rector Barrett in Charlotte, NC. He passed away on February 24, 2018. Jason loved to go hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR.

He is survived by his mother- Kathryn Barrett; wife- Diane Barrett; children- Braden Slade Barrett and Justin Tyler Davis, stepdaughter- Crystal Hawn; grandchildren- Braden, Kaleb, and Sawyer Hawn; and brother- Jameson Barrett.

He is preceded in death by his father- James Barrett.

Family will receive friends on Friday, March 2, 2018 from 12 to 2 at Cornerstone Baptist Church. A funeral service will also be held on Friday following visitation at 2. Jason will be laid to rest in Bowman Community Cemetery.

Jack Dempsey Atkinson

Jack D. Atkinson, age 76, was born on November 29, 1941 in Jamestown, TN and passed away in Sparta, TN on February 24, 2018. He was a dedicated man who worked hard long hours for his family, an OTR truck driver, who loved his job and enjoyed watching wildlife.

He is survived by his daughters- Twana Reagan (Frank Davis) and Gayle Hawks (Bill Dodson); grandchildren- Kaitlyn Reagan, Savannah Smith, and Joel Smith; three great grandchildren and a sister- Rosalie Norris. He was preceded in death by his parents- Norman Atkinson and Ruth Kennedy Atkinson; son- Kyle Atkinson; and brothers- Donald and Densil Anderson.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday 28, 2018 from 4 to 7 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home.

Ricky Lee Netherton

Ricky Lee Netherton, 55, was born on August 27, 1962 to the late Virgil and Margaret Ragsdale in Dayton, Ohio. He passed away on February 8, 2018. Ricky enjoyed going for rides on his motorcycle and going camping.

He is survived by his wife- Carol Netherton; daughter- Amber Goforth; son-Russell Goforth; sister- Victoria Vines (Jerry); brother- Mylan Netherton (Katherine); nephews and nieces- Zane, Marlon, and Breezi Harville and Tish Medley (James).

He is preceded in death by his parents; and brothers- Tuck Netherton and Doug Netherton.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, February 10th from 5:00 to 8:00 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. A funeral service for Ricky will be held on Sunday, February 11th at 1:00 also at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in Green Acres Memory Gardens.

Katie Lee Rector

Katie Lee Rector, 88, was born on July 7, 1929 in Wilder, TN to the late George and Daisy Marsh. She passed away on February 4, 2018. Katie loved to travel and discover new places.

She is survived by her daughters: Zella Brown (Orville) and Reba Willis (George); granddaughter: India Akins; great grandchildren: Colten and Galen Akins; siblings: Rose Brown, Sam Marsh, Albert Marsh, Faye Lewis, Shirley Jones, J.T. Marsh, Mable Ashburn, Darrell Marsh, Jewel Kilby, Janie Honeycutt, and Jody Marshall.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband: Alva Rector; and several siblings.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 6th from 5 to 8 p.m. at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services for Katie will be held on Wednesday, February 7th at 2 p.m. at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Potter officiating. She will be laid to rest in Browntown Cemetery.

Yvonne Starr Francis Potts

23 October 1946 to 26 December 2017

Yvonne was born in South Bayshore, Long Island, NY, to Michael and Claire Francis. She grew up in Bayside.  She graduated from nursing school in 1965 and promptly joined the United States Army. After meeting and marrying Edward Potts, Yvonne medically retired from the Army in 1972. Ed and Yvonne had two children, Kelleigh and Edward (Bob), and became legal guardian for her niece, Lorie. As a military wife, Yvonne kept the family on track and settled in each new duty station around the country. She served as a Navy Ombudsman for 24 years assisting other military wives and was named 1984 Ombudsman of the Year.

Yvonne was a Girl Scout leader, a Cub Scout leader, involved with Eastern Star in Summerville #143 and Colonial #40 and as Blessed Queen in Triangle Girls (NY), advisor for Rainbow Girls and a service fraternity, Beta Sigma Phi, in which she served in many positions.

Through all of these adventures, in more than 40 states and 3 tours overseas, she made friends and learned new things.  Since her husband’s retirement, she and Ed spent time in their motor home, traveling and seeing the world. Her last trip was a 6-month trip driving from Virginia to Alaska.

Yvonne is preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Claire, and her niece, Lorie. She leaves behind her husband of 46 years, Ed, her children Kelleigh (Steven) Bland and Bob (Dana) Potts, two granddaughters, Katie (19) and Kelsierae (9), and her sister, Juanita (Garey) Smith. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.

A memorial will be planned for the summer.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to Hospice of Cumberland County Tennessee, which helped her through her final hours, at 30 East Adams St., Crossville, TN 38555, or to Donate Life, which was a cause she loved and believed in, at 701 East Byrd St., 16th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219.

Richard Dean Mullins

Richard Dean Mullins, formerly of Xenia, OH, passed away in Crossville, TN on Wednesday, January 24, 2018.  He was born in Wilmington, OH on March 17, 1957 to Dennis Dean Mullins and Ruby (Williams) Mullins.

Rick is survived by his wife of 32 years, Wendy (Bobbitt) Mullins, and his parents, of Crossville, Brothers Tony (Norma) of Sealy, TX and Mike (Lorna) of Albemarle, NC.  He also leaves behind 2 fur babies, Mack and Coty, who were the light of his life.  Rick and Wendy had no children but were blessed with many wonderful friends. One special friend, Jenny Robichaud Webb, “adopted” Rick as her Dad. She and her husband Chris made him a proud Grandpa with the birth last year of their son Case.

Rick was a graduate of Xenia High School, Xenia, OH and Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH. He most recently was a registered nurse at Bledsoe County Correctional Complex, and had previously worked at Cumberland Medical Center, Crossville and Greene Memorial Hospital in Xenia, OH.  He believed that God had called him to the nursing profession and he always emphasized that he really worked for God.

Rick was a survivor and overcomer.  He chose recovery and had 34 years of sobriety.  He will always be remembered for his quick wit and delightful sense of humor, compassion for all of God’s creatures and his generous and giving spirit.  Rick was somewhat of a renaissance man.  He was an old rocker and drummer who loved music. He had a curious mind and was an avid reader; even reading the entire works of William Shakespeare.  He enjoyed the fine arts whether it was live theatre or dance, museums, galleries, etc.  He loved all types of sports.  He used to bowl, golf, scuba dive and most recently was into target shooting.  He had tenacity and never gave up on the Cleveland Browns and was an avid supporter of The Ohio State Buckeyes and Cincinnati Reds.

In keeping with his passion, in lieu of flowers, it is asked that donations of money, resources or time be made to A Time 4 Paws, P.O. Box 2982, Crossville, TN 38557.  Rick knew before his death that his hope for their sanctuary was finally coming to fruition and he had planned to visit the sanctuary site the week he died.

Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. with the memorial service following at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at First Christian Church, 111 East First Street, Crossville, TN. A dinner will follow in the church fellowship hall and everyone is invited to stay and share your stories and memories with family and friends.

Wendy would like to thank Cumberland County EMS and the ER staff at Cumberland Medical Center for their superb efforts to save Rick.  They gave it their all and she and his family are so grateful.

Harold Lloyd Lawrence Sr.

Harold Lloyd Lawrence Sr., age 94, was born in Stillmore, GA to Edwin and Willie Mae Hartsfield Lawrence on October 20, 1923 and passed away in Crossville, TN on January 28, 2018. He served his country in the US Army and then worked for the United States Post Office until retirement. He continued on as a civil serviceman in the Navy. He enjoyed fishing and car racing.

Harold is survived by his daughter, Pat Forte; son, Joseph Lawrence (Barbara); many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and sister, Alice Winney. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty Jane Lawrence; two daughters, a son, and his other siblings.

A graveside service will be held in Crossville City Cemetery on February 1, 2018 at 3:00.

Archie Eugene McCoy

Archie Eugene McCoy, 74, of Crossville passed away peacefully on January 23, 2018. He was born on May 8, 1943 to Mirtie and Helen Howard McCoy in Lancing, TN. Archie served in the U.S. Army from April 7, 1961 to March 31, 1964. He worked for Chrysler Motor Company in Michigan and after retirement, enjoyed delivering pizza for Papa John’s.

He was an avid musician and meticulous craftsman. He had extreme talent in guitar playing and singing and was a member of several bands throughout his life.

Archie is survived by his wife: Kim Terry McCoy, children: Jennifer Phagan (Luke) and Shane McCoy (Michelle), grandchildren: Cameron and Ciara Phagan, and Dylan and Ryan McCoy, sister: Brenda Wing, and a host special nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Mirtie and Helen McCoy, sister: Wanda Cox, brother: Paul McCoy, and special aunt: Evelyn Howard Mayes.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 3rd at Clear Creek Church in Lancing, TN from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. eastern time with services following visitation. He will be laid to rest in Clear Creek Cemetery.

Viola Louise Ashley

 Viola Louise Ashley was born April 25, 1933 in Fairfield, IL to parents Charles and Geneva Holstein who preceded her in death. She is also preceded by husband, Bob Ashley, sister, Patty Ann and brother, Larry Rollins.

Viola is survived by three children- Bobby Jo and husband, Dale, Terry and husband, Junior, and Scott and wife, Debbie; sisters- Jenny Schwarz, Dorothy Harmon, and Penny Rollins; brothers- Jack and Charlotte Rollins, Richard and Peggy Rollins, and Pleas and Diane Rollins.

She leaves behind special nephew, Josh Hesser and wife, Melissa, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, and also many nephews and nieces who loved her very much.

The family will receive friends at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home on Sunday, January 28, 2018, from 2 to 4 with service to follow at 4. Bro. Larry Robbins will officiate. Burial will be Monday, January 29, 2018 at 10:00 in Green Acres Memory Gardens.

Eugene (Gene) H. Stuckmann

Someone very special went home on January 19, 2018 and was welcomed into the arms of his Lord.

Eugene was born to Herman and Mary (Sieker) Stuckmann on February 21, 1935 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

He graduated from Plymouth High School in 1953 and married his high school sweetheart, Gladys Albrecht on May 14, 1955.  He farmed the Sieker Family Farm in the Town of Herman until 1976.  In 1976, he, Gladys and their four children, left the farm and moved to Howards Grove, Wisconsin. He then drove motorcoach for Royal Coaches.  In 1985, he began driving motorcoach for Discovery Coaches of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, retiring in 2001.

Eugene married Rosemary Wittig on June 3, 1999 and in 2003, they retired to the resort community of Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. He enjoyed golf, playing cards, singing in the Fairfield Glade Community Church Choir, and having a glass of wine with his many friends in Fairfield Glade and Wisconsin. He looked forward to his annual visits back to Wisconsin to see his family, and good friends (Ted & Doris Otto, Tom & DianeVanderkin, Wayne & Nancy Dreier, and Fritz Marten).

He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister, his wife Gladys, and daughter, Naomi Faust.

Eugene is survived by his wife of eighteen years, Rosemary and his three children and their spouses, Dennis (JoAnn) Stuckmann, Elkhart Lake, WI; Lynda (Robert) Cox, Lenox, IA and David (Carrie) Stuckmann, Sheboygan,WI.  He is also survived by his son-in-law, Steven Faust, Howards Grove, WI.  He so loved his eight grandchildren, Stephanie (Anthony) Helbelink, Michael Stuckmann, Stacey (Oscar) Orellana, Haley and Harrison Stuckmann, all residing in the Sheboygan, WI area; Kristin Burke, Waukesha, WI, Kelly VanDeKreeke of Valpariso, IN, and Travis Huhn of Butler, Wisconsin.  Eugene has four great grandchildren, Lexi, Jonathan, Samantha and Erin.  He is further survived by his brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws, Harlan (Laverne) Albrecht of Plymouth,WI and Larry (Patricia) Kujava of Green Bay, WI, and cousins, nieces and nephews.  Every year, on his birthday, he knew that he would get a phone call from his cousin Robert (Marilyn) Hammann, wishing him a Happy Birthday!

When he married Rosemary, he added four stepchildren and four grandchildren, all of whom he embraced as his own.  Surviving him are Joseph (Laurie) Wittig, Green Bay, WI, who welcomed him into their home, making every Christmas Holiday so special; Robert Wittig, Crivitz; WI, Daniel (Susan) Wittig, Nashville, TN, and Jeanne Wittig, Mansfield,TX.   Grandpa in Tennessee was very special to KimberlieWittig, Oklahoma City, OK; Courtney Wittig, Green Bay; WI, and Lauren and MilesWittig, Nashville, TN.

Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, Crossville, TN is in charge of cremation and there will be no viewing.

Eugene will be buried at Gardens of Peace Mausoleum, Town of Sheboygan, Wisconsin and Immanuel United Church of Christ Cemetery, across from his Sieker Family Farm in the Town of Herman, Sheboygan County,   Wisconsin.  A private internment in Wisconsin and a memorial service at Fairfield Glade Community Church in Fairfield Glade will celebrate Eugene’s life and the dates will be announced at a future time.  A memorial in his name can be made to Immanuel United Church of Christ, W3694 County Rd. FF, Plymouth, WI 53073 or to Fairfield Glade Community Church, Fairfield Glade, TN.

Thank you to everyone at Life Care Center of Crossville for your compassion, care, and for preserving his dignity during this difficult illness.  Your caring attitudes made Gene’s transitional journey into his eternal life more peaceful and surrounded with love and a mere thank you seems so inadequate.

The ones we love never truly leave us.  Memories remind us that we have loved and have been loved…that our lives were touched by someone very special.