Lillian Freytag, age 99, was born on August 22, 1922 in Kentucky and passed away February 16, 2022 in Cumberland County Tennessee.

She retired from Bell South in Orlando, FL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Bill and Minnie Pearl Wise Newby; brother Joseph Bill Newby; and her husband of 54 years, John David “J.D.” Freytag.

She is survived by her brother, Robert Newby, of Danville, KY; her daughter, Jo Nell Freytag Davis and husband Edward; granddaughter Laura Scott; grandson John Russell “Rusty” Scott and wife Shelly; great granddaughters, Andrea Turk and fiancé Russell Lombardi, Samantha Perkins and husband Tim; and great great grandson Peyton Perkins.

Caryl Shugars, age 96, was born on July 11, 1925 to Raymond and Florence Arborgast Van Alstyne in Jamaica, NY. She passed away at her home on February 19, 2022 in Crossville, TN.

She is survived by her daughter Karen Laudadio.

She is preceded in death by her husband and her parents.

Diane Donald, age 77, was born on May 10, 1944 to Roy and Thelma Rosenbrock in Lake Orion, MI. She passed away at her home on February 19, 2022 in Jamestown, TN.

She She is survived by her son Dennis Donald.

She is preceded in death by her husband and her parents.

Ricky Lawson, age 64, of Crossville, TN was born on May 6, 1957 to Willard and Ruby Lawson and went home to be with the Lord on February 17, 2022.

He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Gladys Lawson; daughters- Jessica and husband David Muzia, and Jennifer and boyfriend Erick Bell; one precious grandson, Newt; brother- Hubert Lawson of Wabeno, Wisconsin; sister- Becky Fields of Crossville, TN and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents- Willard and Ruby Lawson; brothers- Arnold, James, Billy, Buford, Jim, and Shorty Lawson; and sisters- Mildred Angel, Bonnie Brewer, and JoAnn Brewer.

Ricky was a man who never met a stranger and was a great friend to all, selfless, loving and caring. He loved his wife and best friend, Gladys, faithfully and unconditionally and his children and grandchild fiercely. He was a family man, a great provider, and a hard worker. He leaves behind a legacy of honesty, kindness, and pure love. He left something in the hearts and lives of all that knew him. He passed from this world with the love of his life holding his hand.

The funeral service will be held on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home at 1:00pm and will be buried at Akins Cemetery immediately following the service.

Jimmy Moore, age 83, was born on March 18, 1938 to George and Ruth Moore, Jr in Buffalo, NY. He passed away on February 15, 2022 in Crossville, TN.

He is survived by his brother George Moore.

He is preceded in death by his parents George H. and Ruth Alice Edwards Moore and his sister Patricia Goldsmith.

Debra Rutledge, age 69, was born on May 9, 1952 to Rhae and Dorothy Evans Browder in Harriman, TN. She passed away on February 10, 2022 in Knoxville, TN.

She is survived by her husband David Rutledge.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Alberta Horner, age 81, was born on January 28, 1941 to Roscoe and Molly Lawson in Rockwood, TN. She passed away on February 13, 2022 in Rockwood, TN.

She is survived by her husband Charles J. Horner and her son James B. Horner.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Kenneth George Belz (Crossville, TN), who passed away on February 11, 2022, at the age of 84. He was born on July 21, 1937 to Charlie and Ivy Belz in Era, TX.

Kenneth’s career was centered at Lockheed Martin for 42 years, working on many projects as a Contracts Manager, Business Manager, and a Supervisor for his team, receiving many awards for excellence.

He was preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Ivy Lousie Lambert Belz.

He is survived by his wife Linda Belz; children Lisa Ann Rexinger and Scott Alan (Karen) Belz; and grandchildren Matthew, Hannah, Megan and Casey.

Edward “Ed” H. Stone, native of Greensboro, Georgia and son of Joseph Ellison and Nellie Evelyn Little Stone, passed away on February 11, 2022, at the age of 81 in Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. He leaves behind his wife of 53 years, Fran Grainger Stone and their two daughters, Robyn (Rod) Isaacs; Lori (Jon) Badgett; four grandchildren, Stone and Dylan Isaacs and Ellie and Anna Badgett. He is proceeded in death by his parents and five siblings.

Ed’s involvement with the Methodist Church and Boy Scouts early on led him to an accomplished career in the travel and tourism industry. After graduating from the University of Georgia’s Journalism and Mass Communication School, his career began at Callaway Gardens where he met his wife, Fran. Their family moved to Nashville with Opryland USA in 1974 where he became Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations for the park, hotel and the Grand Ole Opry. In 1990, he started his own communications company with regional and national accounts. During his career, he served in leadership roles with Society of American Travel Writers (SATW), SATW Foundation, Travel Industry Association of America (TIAA), Southeast Tourism Society (STS), International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), University of Georgia College of Mass Communications, and Sequoyah Birthplace Museum.  

An avid golfer, Ed played over 500 courses throughout the world and promoted travel with the sport until the very end. The lifelong friendships Ed made during his career meant the world to him. His greatest joys in life included spending time with family and friends, golfing with his buddies, traveling the world with Fran, and anything and everything related to Country Music. He supported his daughters in their careers, his grandchildren in their sports and hobbies, and loved his many dachshunds over the years. Ed celebrated most days with a 5pm Dewars with beloved friends at Pelican Sound or Fairfield Glade.

A casual Celebration of Life and Farewell Party is planned for March 25th at 1pm at the Country Music Hall of Fame Ford Theater.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Girls Give (https://www.cfmt.org/EllieAnnaFund) or Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church (https://www.ffgumc.org/give/)

Barbara Garrett, age 90, was born on January 14, 1932 to Tom and Hazel Noe Layne in Matewan, WV. She passed away on January 23, 2022 in Crossville, TN.

She was buried in Green Acres Memory Gardens on Wednesday, January 26, 2022.