Ethan Alle, age 77, was born on July 5, 1944 to Eugene and Eva Allen in Muncie, Indiana. He passed away on March 10, 2022 in Crossville, TN.
He is survived by his children Randy Dixon, Larry Allen, Debbra (Donnie) Burgess, Ethan (Alicia) Allen, Dean Allen, Dawn (DeWayne) Fast, and Harold Allen; 24 Grandchildren; 16 Great grandchildren; sister Judy (Terry) Fisher; and brother Robert (Karen) Allen.
He was preceded in death by his parents Eugene Sheldon and Eva Wanita Clevenger Allen; sisters Phyllis H Gum, Betty J Akers, Lois J Pennington, and Janet S Patch; brother Jack E Allen; and child Christian M Allen.
The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4:00pm-6:00pm with the service immediately following at 6:00pm.
Danny Lynn Brown passed away on March 18, 2022 at the age of 59 in his hometown of Crossville, TN. He was a resident of the Big Lick Community. His date of birth was April 1, 1962.
Danny is survived by his 3 children and their spouses, Rachel Converse and Jonathan, Larry Brown and Adrian, Sarah Franz and Kyle. His 3 grandchildren, Olivia, Emma and Oakley. His sister and brother and their spouses, Charlotte Lockwood and Jim, Tony Brown and Lynne. He is survived by many other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his Mother, Dellie Brown and Father, John Brown. Also, his baby brother, Larry Brown.
Danny spent many years working as a car mechanic and rock quarry owner. He loved stock car racing and was a talented carpenter. He was very proud of his children and grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home on Sunday, March 20, 2022, from 12:30 to 2 with the service to follow. Bro. Gary Brown will officiate and burial will be in Music Cemetery.
David M. Brass, age 67, was born May 24, 1954 to Charles Robert and Onita Marie Wray Brass in Kokomo, IN and passed away on March 16, 2022 in Crossville, TN. He was a vinyl siding installer and owned Brass Vinyl Exteriors. He enjoyed working on electronics in his free time, and attended Crossville First Freewill Baptist Church where he loved being the door greeter.
He is survived by his wife- Jimmie Mae Brass; sons- Jason Hunter (Sara), Chris Johnson (Lorraine), and James Johnson (April); daughter- Lisa Johnson and special daughter- April Cox; grandchildren- Heath Johnson, Dakota Kennedy, Kelsey Evans, Emily Hunter, Michael Johnson, Triston and Tyson Sheffield; eight great grandchildren, siblings- Richard Brass (Irene), John Brass (Nina) and Charlotte Porter, a host of nieces and nephews, and his beloved dog, Henry. He is preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Lucas Johnson.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 on March 19, 2022 at Crossville First Freewill Baptist Church with funeral service to follow. Bro. Randy Maynard and Bro. Mike McCoy will officiate and burial will be in Sand Springs Cemetery.
Bill Coons passed away on March 4, 2022 after battling a long illness. He was a soft-hearted man with a gift of encouragement.
Bill was born on October 19, 1939 to the late Doris and Carroll Coons. His siter Carol Ann also preceded him in death.
In addition to his wife Kathy, he is survived by his children Eric (Jean) Coons, Jeff (Debbie) Coons, Pam (Shawn) Clark, and step-son Kenneth Neese. He also has 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Bill worked many years as a Mechanical Engineer in Western NY. Upon retiring, he moved to TN where he was able to enjoy his days working in his workshop creating unique pieces to sell at craft shows. He loved playing his banjo, especially when praising the Lord. Bill also loved helping people with their computer issues. He will be greatly missed by all his friends and family.
Judy Lynn Gayhart Thompson, age 69, of Crossville, TN went home to be with the Lord on March 11, 2022.
She was born in Hazard, KY on October 4, 1952 to Irvine and Geneva Gayhart.
She is survived by her husband Bo Charles Thompson; sister Sonja (Joel) Carter (TN); stepson Wayne (Sharlotte) Thompson (FL); step daughter Belinda Odom (TN); daughter in law Sarah Cook (OH); niece Robin Rogers (OH); nephews Randy Goldberg (TN), Charles Gayhart (KY), and Johnny Gayhart (KY); also, 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
She was a child of Christ who attended Church of Christ in Crossville. She loved her family, friends, and her fur baby Gizmo.
She enjoyed reading, loved humming bird season and her flower gardens, and also listening to her wind chimes.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents Sim & Tishie Gayhart and John & Florence Utley; parents Irvin and Geneva Utley Gayhart; siblings Jerrie Combs, Charles Gayhart, and Josiah Gayhart; and children Pamela Cook, Shannon Cook, and Joey Thompson.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Visitation will be from 2:00pm to 3:00pm with the service immediately following at 3:00pm.
Reves Wayne Myers, 81, passed away March 7, 2022 at Hospice of Cumberland County in Crossville, Tennessee.
Wayne was born on October 11, 1940, the son of the late Reves and Effie (Taber) Myers. His sister, Nancy (Bill) Schaefer also preceded him in death.
In addition to his beloved wife Jean of Crossville, TN, he is also survived by his stepchildren Vicki (Stan) Hitchcock, Mike (Pat) Rankin, and Ricky (Sheila) Rankin; five step-grandchildren Charity (Mark) Evans, Dr. Matthew (Kathleen) Hitchcock, Jonathan Rankin, Joshua Rankin, and Ansley (TJ) Lewis; eight step-great-grandchildren Tyson, Ivy, Caleb, Anna Grace, Patrick, Maeve, Adler, and Jackson.
Wayne is survived by three brothers Ray (Debbie) Myers, David (Kathy) Myers, and Joseph Byron Myers. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In addition to working 30 years at the Crossville rubber plant, Wayne also enjoyed woodworking and fishing. An accomplished artist, he loved drawing pictures for the grandchildren. He never met a stranger and loved to make people laugh. His greatest pleasure, however, was studying his Bible and worshipping his Lord.
Julie Martin, age 62, was born on August 17, 1959 to Jimmy and Francis Whittaker in Dayton, OH. She passed away on March 6, 2022 in Crossville, TN.
She is survived by her husband Tommy Martin; mother Francis Bryant; children Christie (Scottie) Lenz, Jessica (Jerry) Bilbrey, and Josh (Brandy) Martin; grandchildren Nicholas & Colton Lenz, Sean, Justin, & Matthew Bilbrey, and Brandon, Jordan, & Kandice Collins; sister Reba Robbins; brothers and half-brother James Edward, Billy, and James Author Whittaker.
She was preceded in death by her father Jimmy Whittaker; sister Diane Phillips; and half-sister Janice Lane.
The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 7:00pm with the service immediately following at 7:00pm.
Carolyn Sue Howard, age 60, was born on February 12, 1962 to Alfred and Virginia Blaylock in Crossville, TN. She passed away on March 2, 2022.
She is survived by her husband Buddy Howard; children Christopher (Britteny) Howard and Rodney (Megan) Howard; grandchildren Austen, Jayda, Laila, Launa, and Mia; sisters Glenda Maynard and Connie (Gary) Bowman; niece Cheryal Nicole Dabbs; and nephew Trevis Maynard.
She is preceded in death by her parents Alfred Linvil and Virginia Lee Parsons Blaylock.
A Funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12:00-2:00pm with the service to follow at 2:00pm. She will be buried in Creston Cemetery immediately following the service.
Pallbearers will be Curt White, Enois Sharp, Ed Beddow, Charles Dickson, Carl Norris, Lonnie Shape, and Gary Bowman.
Carol Ellen Heath, 77, of Fairfield Glade, TN, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on December 5, 2021. She was born on April 4, 1944 to Peter and Alice Korman.
She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Robert Heath; stepsons Jeffry (Jennifer) Heath and Dominick (Colleen) Heath; three grandchildren Brooklyn, Carter, and Harper from Michigan; and sister Diana (Jon) Hall. Carol also has additional relatives in Michigan, Canada, and Florida.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter Shari White; sister Betty Brown; and nephew Michael Brown.
Carol was born and raised in Madison Heights, Michigan, and graduated from Madison High in 1962. After high school she taught cosmetology. She began a new career a few years later when she began working for General Motors Powertrain Group, Cadillac Division. She retired from General Motors in 2001.
Carol and Robert moved to Fairfield Glade, TN in 2002. Carol decided that a part time job was what she wanted to do and began working as a receptionist for Gwin Realty, where she continued to do so for 3 years.
Carol had many interests that she enjoyed. She was involved in card making, enjoyed playing golf and pickleball, as well as traveling. She was a skilled photographer and she received several Blue Ribbons for her efforts. She was always looking for other interests to get involved with. She belonged to a number of organizations over the years, including Red Hats, Stamping Club, Ladies Club, Neighbors and Newcomers, golf groups, and was an usher at The Playhouse for several years.
Carol loved the church and was very active in many ways. She was an elder, served on various committees, and worked part time as a volunteer secretary for the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Fairfield Glade.
Carol was deeply loved by her family. We will miss her dearly and we look forward to the day we are reunited in Heaven.
A Memorial service will be held on Monday, April 4, 2022 at 10:00am at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Fairfield Glade.
