Bud Cumby, age 76, was born on August 4, 1945 to Casto and Ruby Cumby in Crossville, TN. He passed away on January 11, 2022, at Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville.
He enjoyed watching the stock market, watching the news, hunting, fishing and watching the VOLS play football.
Bud is survived by his wife, Judy Cumby; his children, Jeff (Dannielle) Cumby, Cheryl Murphy, Amanda (Scott) Moore and Keshia Cumby; brother, Joe (Stella) Cumby; sisters, Shirley Davenport, Betty (James) Selby, Mary Garrett, Charlotte (Jack) Rollins; grandchildren, Daniel (Jasmine) Murphy, Emily (Seth) York, Teresa (Brandon) Delawter, Kelsea Cumby, Kameron Cumby, Hunter Cumby, Kaden Cumby, Eli Sparkman, Axel Selby, Liam Moore, Anna Moore, Luke Moore, Josiah Moore; and great-grandchildren, MacKenzie Murphy, Dayton Murphy, Aerolynn York, Charlie York and Everly Delawter. He was expecting a new great-grandson in May of this year.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Casto and Ruby Lee Cumby; sister, Bonnie King; half-brother, James Cumby; half-sisters, Pauline Young and Francis Howard.
Funeral services will be held at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Visitation will be from 11am to 1pm with the service to follow at 1pm, officiated by John Johnson. Bobby will be buried at Browns Mill Cemetery in Cookeville, TN immediately following the service.
Patricia Ruth Goldsmith, 88 was born on May 31 1935 to George and Ruth Moore in Buffalo New York.
She went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2022, 7:18 pm, while residing at the Standing Stone health care facility in Algood TN. She was a committed Christian woman helping others out when the opportunity would arise.
She carried a 4.0 gpa in high school, became a professional nurse, a business owner, (The West Shore Resort in Houghton lake MI). A hard working mother of 5 children, and a faithful wife of 54 years to husband Bill Goldsmith.
She was interested in painting, stampin up card clubs, cooking, just being with family.
She is survived by her husband Bill Goldsmith, They were married on December 21 1968. They accomplished many goals and traveled together.
She is survived by 5 children, Samuel Goldsmith, engineer, turned Missionary to Albania, Patrick Goldsmith, GM mechanical technician, interest in World Class Motorcycle ice racing (wife Karen, mother and gives of herself endlessly to help others), Candi Martin, professional quilter (husband Bradley, engineer, interest in motorcycle road racing), Mark Goldsmith, construction company owner, interest in motorcycle road racing, children’s gymnastics (wife Tisha, gymnastics mother and mother of 11 children), Timm Goldsmith, engineer, interest in motorcycle road racing, (wife Amy, works in the banking industry)
Patti has 19 grandchildren
To Those who knew my mother, I have realized no matter what the condition of an individual’s physical or mental state, whether in a coma or fully overcome with dementia as my mother was. We are imagers of God. Regardless of our incapacity to recognize and determine, if our suffering parent or child can understand any level of communication, God never misses a word or feeling of intended love and concern both from the giver and the receiver. And so often in the end, we (those seeking comfort) miss the turn around from the offering of care to the infirmed, to receiving a patient endurance from those who have already experienced it. The Lord knows the learning curve does not stop as we continually request the infirmed stop living. My heart felt a sense of loss at the removal of my mom’s spirit as I watched her stop breathing, which did not result in panic or desperation. It’s the imager portion of a God fearing woman released to a loving God known as Jesus. It’s beyond reason, it’s beyond reach, eternal life matters!
Family will receive friends on Friday, January 14, 2022, from 10 to 12 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home.
Shirley Jeane Cobb, age 89, was born on June 20, 1932 in Pleasant Hill, TN to Tim and Lillie Mae Hammons. She passed from this life on January 9, 2022 at home with her family.
She was a wife of 68 years to James (Bud) Cobb, a homemaker, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a lifelong member of Smith’s Chapel Freewill Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughter Debbie (William) Cross of Pleasant Hill; sons Lyle (Angie) Cobb and Tony Cobb of Neverfail; 12 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; brother David Hammons of Pleasant Hill; sisters Betty Whittacker, Brenda Smith, and Glenna Jackson, all of Pleasant Hill; and special caregiver, grandson O.J. Williams.
She was preceded in death by her husband Bud Cobb; son Eddie Dean Cobb; Daughter Marla Grimsley; Son-in-law John Grimsley; daughter-in-law Jerrie Cobb; grandson Dale Cobb; granddaughter Manilla Grimsley; parents Tim and Mae Hammons; brothers Mitchell, Tom, and Ed Hammons; and sister Nila Meadows.
Visitation will be held at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 from 5-7pm. The funeral service will be held at Smith Chapel Freewill Baptist Church on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 12pm with the burial at Smith Chapel Cemetery immediately following the service.
Farris “Bill” Cook, age 60, was born on January 16, 1961 to David Cook and Wilma Tayes Sells in Carthage, Tennessee. He passed away January 7, 2022 in his daughters home from health issues.
He is survived by the mother of his children, Lisa Cook, of Hanging Limb, TN; his children, Miranda Cook, William Cook, and Robert Cook, all of Hanging Limb; grandchildren, Bailey Cook, Hailey Foister, Malia Cook, Eli Abston, Hannah Cook, Roman Cook, Ava Cook, and Ella Cook; siblings Dave (Bobbie) Cook of Hanging Limb, Donna (Randy) Hill of Crawford, Dorothy Newman of Sevierville, Jan Meleton of Monterey, Steve Sells and Scottie Sells of Cravenstown.
He was preceded in death by his second wife, Sheron Cook; his parents, David and Wilma; Niece, Shannon Cook; brother, Rick Cook; and brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Dottie Cook.
Bill’s wish was to be cremated.
A Celebration of Life will be at a later date that will be announced when determined.
Joe White, 88, was born on April 8, 1933 to Dewey and Nannie White in LaFollotte, TN. He passed away on January 3, 2022.
He is survived by his son Rodney (Sandy) White; grandchildren Nicolas and Nathan White; and sister-in-law Betty White.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Betty Gail White.
Services will be held at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, January 8, 2022. Visitation will be from 12p-2p with the service to follow at 2p. He will be buried at Crossville City Cemetery immediately following the service.
Paul R. Kennedy Jr. passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on Friday, December 17, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Society in Fairfield Glade, TN. Paul was born on September 3, 1930, in Ashtabula, Ohio to Paul and Evelyn Kennedy.
Paul attended Hanover College in Indiana and majored in economics. Following his graduation in 1952, he joined the navy as a Lieutenant Jr. Grade and served for four years as a supply officer. After his Navy service, Paul worked for the Goodyear Tire Company for 36 years in varied management positions. At one time, he was the Military Marketing Manager for all tracks that were made for the M-1 tank.
While at Hanover College, Paul met Joan Carol Efting. They were wed on August 15, 1953, in Chicago, IL. Together they raised four children: Paul, Bruce, Stephen, and Patricia. Paul’s career at Goodyear took him around the country, allowing his family to make good friends in St. Mary’s, OH, Garden Grove, CA and Detroit, MI.
After retiring in 1993, Paul and Joan moved to Fairfield Glade, TN where he made many dear friends and was able to pursue his passion for golf. At the age of 84, Paul made a hole-in-one on #3 of the Crag Course at Heatherhurst Golf Club.
Paul was committed to a life of service both at his church and in the community. Paul had a strong faith, and his church was always very important to him. While in Fairfield Glade, he was active in the Fairfield Glade Community Church, and through the years volunteered in many capacities. He served on the Church Board, Columbarium Trust Committee, Long Range Planning Committee, and the Pastor Parish Relations Committee. He also was an usher, offering counter, and delivered DVDs of the worship service to shut-ins. Paul volunteered at the Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, TN for over 20 years.
Paul deeply loved his family and is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Joan Efting Kennedy; his children, Paul (Karen) Kennedy III, Bruce (Laura) Kennedy, Stephen (Joanne) Kennedy, and Patricia Kennedy (Melissa Miller); his grandchildren, Jeffrey (Jessica) Kennedy, Kimberly Kennedy, Kevin (Sheetal) Kennedy, and Patrick (Ami) Kennedy; and his great grandchildren, Ethan, Taran, Carter, and Christopher Kennedy. Paul was excited for the anticipated arrival of his fifth great grandson in late January 2022. Paul is also survived by his sister, Marilyn Smythe, whose husband, Richard, is deceased, and his brother-in-law, John, whose wife, Grace is deceased. Paul was preceded in death by his brother David (Connie) Kennedy.
A memorial service and celebration of Paul’s life will be held May 14, 2022, at 2 PM at Fairfield Glade Community Church, 521 Snead Dr., Crossville, TN 38558. Memorial donations can be made to Fairfield Glade Community Church. https://www.ffgcomchurch.org/
Shirley Temple Hassler, age 71, was born on January 24, 1950 to John Bedford and Clara Roberts Murphy in Lovejoy, TN and passed away December 31, 2021 in Cookeville, TN.
She is survived by her son Mickey Murphy (Trenda) of Cookeville; 6 grandchildren, Justin Murphy of Cookeville, Chris Murphy of Monterey, Mickey Murphy (Amber Wilson) of Clarkrange, Karen Murphy of Monterey, Shawn Murphy of Monterey, Karli Murphy (Kyle Clark) of Crawford; 6 great grandchildren, Marshal, Jackson, Zackary, Julie, Kyle Clark, Jr., and Violet; 2 brothers, Gary Murphy (Dolly) of Crossville and Jimmy Murphy of Cookeville; and 2 sisters, Joyce Harvil of Shady Grove and Lois Reynolds of Monterey.
She is preceded in death by her husband Shirley Hassler of Monterey; son, Randy Murphy of Monterey; parents John Bedford and Clara Roberts Murphy of Monterey; siblings, Barbara Threet of Monterey, Patricia Sisco of Hanging Limb, Larry Murphy of Monterey, Bobby Murphy, Donnie Murphy, and Linda Murphy all of Lovejoy.
Shirley was a production factory worker for many years and a lady that spoke her mind. She raised her kids with love and loved her grandkids like they were her own, then later shared that same love with her great grandchildren. She has left us, but not forever. The void she left will never be filled, but with God’s help we will slowly heal knowing her earthly pain is over and we’ll be reunited with her again one day. We love and miss her greatly.
Family will receive friends at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, from 5 to 7. Her funeral will be on Wednesday the 5th at 1:00 at Crossville Memorial with Eugene McCowan officiating. Burial will be in Weeks Cemetery.
Bernice Naomi Wood, age 101, was born on September 6, 1920 to Virgil and Florence Mae Hale Hubbard in Crossville, TN and passed away in Dickson, TN on December 29, 2021.
She is survived by her children- Carol Batesole and Sue Lampley, grandchildren- Kevin Bolin (Tracy), Robin Stewart (Mac), Stephanie Tompson (Cory), Jennifer King (Michael), and Jessica McCaleb (Chad); Great grandchildren- Chelsea McCarty (Nic), Blake Stewart (Erin), Lauren and Ashley Bolin, Avery Tompson (Audrey), Coleman Tompson (Brooke), Dalton and Wade King, and Brandon and Bailey McCaleb; great great grandchildren- Paisley, Bailey, and Cash McCarty; and sister Lena Hubbard of Akron, OH.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband- Aaron Wood, siblings- Eli, Thomas, Robert and Howard Hubbard and Beatrice Gentry; and daughter- Vera Denise Cross.
The family will receive friends at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022 from 4 to 7. Her funeral will be on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, at First Baptist Church of Crossville at 11:00 officiated by Pastor Clyde Schultz with burial to follow in Big Lick Cemetery.
Bobby Boles, age 53, was born on October 19, 1968 in Crossville, TN to Richard and Stella Farr Boles and passed away on January 1, 2022 in Crossville, TN. He was a welder at Manchester Tank and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding his motorcycle. He was an avid Alabama fan.
He is survived by his parents, wife- Rhonda Hennessee Boles, children- Kayla Gian Bolvo (Drew) and Brittany Morris (Anthony), granddaughter- Remi Morris, Brother- Bruce Boles (Cindy), sister- Brandi Kirk, niece- Kayla Boles, and great nephews- Malaki and Jameson.
He is preceded in death by his brother- Ricky Boles.
The family will receive friends at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home on Monday, January 3, 2022 from 5 to 8. His funeral will be on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at 12:00 officiated by Randall Dye with burial to follow in Turner Cemetery.
Katie Bow Sullivan, age 89, was born November 24, 1932 to Leo and Lora Reagan Bow in Pikeville, TN and passed away Chattanooga, TN on December 30, 2021.
She is survived by her son- Mike Sullivan; grandchildren- Holly Jernagin, Brian Sullivan, and Laura Sullivan; great grand children- Gannon Jernagin, Nick Jernagin, Aryssa Sullivan, Colt Sullivan, and Victoria Sullivan; and siblings- Kenneth and Jesse Bow.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband- Mark Sullivan Jr., great grandchild- Reagan Green, and siblings- Dean, Glenna, Charles, Bud, Dodge and Jerry.
The family will receive friends at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home on Monday, January 3, 2022, from 12 to 2 with service to follow. Burial will be in Crossville City Cemetery.
