Mellisa Keyes, age 49, was born on August 2, 1971 to Kenneth and Mona Petree Keyes in Crossville, Tennessee. She passed away on July 12, 2021 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

She is survived by her parents; children, Jamie (Michael) Seymour and Jimmie Whittaker; grandchildren, Camille, Braxston, Tristan, Braelynn, and Rylin; and siblings, Belinda Autt, Shanda Cornett, and Jackie Brown.

She is preceded in death by her grandson, Hayden.

Family will receive friends on Friday, July 16, 2021 from 12 to 2 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will also be held on Friday following visitation with Bro. Danny Wyatt officiating. She will be laid to rest in Haley’s Grove Cemetery.

November 15, 1994 – June 17, 2021

A beautiful, beloved daughter, fiancé, granddaughter, sister, cousin, and mother left this world unexpectedly, preceded by her daughter, Freya Maxine Thompson, at age 26, on June 17, 2021. Born in Cookeville, Tennessee to Rick and Brigid Heuser, Bailey grew up and lived with her fiancé, Kaelan Thompson, in Crossville, Tennessee. She graduated in 2013 from Stone Memorial High School where she participated in the marching band and was a skilled clarinet player.

Bailey, “Boo”, was a talented artist who loved music, gardening, crocheting, and numerous other crafts. She was a vintage hippie who was gentle, kind, and courageous. Bailey had a heart of gold and always saw the good in people, but she wasn’t afraid to be who she wanted and defended her ground when needed. She was fiercely loyal and loved helping others. We will always remember her caring heart, one-of-a-kind sense of humor, and her beautiful smile. Her presence in our our lives will be sorely missed.

When you think of Bailey, celebrate the memories you have of her. Remember, life is fragile. Embrace the days you have with kindness, understanding, and love – just like Boo.

She is survived by her parents- Rick and Brigid Heuser; sister- Robin Swearengen (Matt); nieces and nephews- Jaxon, Kolby, and Ella Swearengen; and grandparents, Cordell and Ellouise Hensley, Anne and Eric Turbett, and Bud and Yolanda Heuser.

A celebration of life for Bailey will be held on July 24, 2021 from 1:00 to 4:00 at Oaklawn Farms with Angie Jones officiating.

Lou Ann Walker, age 90, passed away on July 11 in Crossville, Tennessee.  She was born on December 10, 1930, in Crossville, Tennessee to the late James Harrison and Ethel Elizabeth Tabor Shillings.

She is survived by her children: Donna Robertson (Harry) of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Roger Parham of Katy, Texas, Gary Parham (Patricia) of San Antonio, Texas; bonus children: Richard Walker (Vicky), Kenneth Walker (Carla), Donna Bristow, grandchildren Alexandra Fitzgerald of Breckenridge, Colorado, and Jordan Parham, of Kettering, Ohio, and 2 great grandchildren.

She was a devout Christian and attended Bethlehem Baptist Church.  She retired from General Motors in Dayton, Ohio in 1986 and made her home in Crossville.  She loved gardening at the ranch.  She also enjoyed hunting for antiques…a love she passed down to her daughter and granddaughter, Alex.

She enjoyed cooking and was well known for her chicken and dumplings. Lou Ann also enjoyed watching Tennessee Vols sports.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Don Walker, brothers James, David and Billy Shillings, sister Martha Sue Wyatt.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, 2653 N. Main Street, Crossville, Tennessee 38555.  Funeral services will begin at 1:00 pm, with interment to follow immediately at Green Acres Memory Gardens.

John Clifford Shelby, age 38, was born on April 7, 1983 to Clifford and Donna Shelby in Myrtle Beach, SC. He passed away on June 19, 2021 in Crossville, TN.

He is survived by his wife, Carmen Duenas Shelby; son, Kain Evin Shelby; parents, Clifford and Donna Shelby; brother, Michael Shelby; grandmother, Carole Diamond; uncles and aunts along with cousins living in England; three nieces along with aunts and uncles from Athens, TN to California; and numerous friends across the US.

Services for John will be held on Saturday, July 10, 2021 in Spring City Cemetery (590 Cemetery Road Spring City, TN) at 12:00 p.m. CST/1:00 p.m. EST. Services will be conducted by his family and friends.

Catherine Louise Garner, age 86, was born on April, 4, 1935 in Robbinston, Maine and passed away on July 3, 2021 in Crossville, TN.

She is survived by her sons, Brian and Duane Garner; and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Bessie Carson; and husband, Charles W. Garner, Sr.

Family will receive friends on Friday, July 9, 2021 from 12 to 2 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services for Catherine will also be held on Friday following visitation with Pastor Mike Kerley officiating. She will be laid to rest in Crossville City Cemetery.

Nathan Clyde Howard, age 82, was born on May 27, 1939 to Clyde and Ina Ellis Howard in Crab Orchard, TN. He passed away peacefully on June 24, 2021 at his son and daughter-in-law’s home in Crossville, TN. Nathan was a stone mason for many years. He installed stone, as well as granite and marble for mausoleums all over the USA. He served his country in the army from 1957 to 1963 and was active during the Cuban Missile Crisis. No matter where Nathan went, his home was always in Crossville. He loved playing pool and watching boxing. Nathan will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his sons, Eric (Cinella) Howard, Perry Howard, and Michael Howard; grandchildren, Chris Howard, Tyler Howard, Dustin Howard, Dillon Howard, Natosha Howard, and Thomas Howard; three great grandchildren; and sister, Joy Rose.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sue Howard; son, David Howard; sister, Betty Kington and her husband, Paul; and brother-in-law, Boyd Rose.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, July 1, 2021 from 12 to 2 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Memorial services for Nathan will also be held on Thursday following visitation with Bro. Greg Williams officiating.

John Stephen Pritchett was born on November 2, 1953 in Pembroke, Bermuda passed away on June 23, 2021.

John grew up in Bermuda with his older sisters, Anna Louise Abell and Janet Thelma Phillips, by his maternal aunt, Joy Louise Doughty and maternal grandparents, William and Maria Doughty. He attended Bermuda Institute and was a fireman with the Hamilton Bermuda Fire Brigade. In his 20s, he moved to Virginia Beach, VA and lived with his father, Elmer Carson Pritchett, and sisters, Barbara Lee Viohl and family. His other sister, Rose Marie Payne and her family lived nearby. Later, he lived on a sailboat in Virginia Beach for many years and worked installing security systems. In 2010, he moved to his house in Crossville, TN. He was active in Bethlehem Baptist Church for a few years, and he was a member of the Cumberland Plateau Amateur Radio Club. He loved Tennessee and the friends he made there.

He was preceded in death by his Aunty Joy, his parents, grandparents, and a half-brother, Edward Calloway. He is survived by his four sisters, his brother-in-law, Robert David Abell, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Next year, when his older sister, Anna, visits Bermuda with her family, they will spread his ashes in the ocean.

His memorial service will be Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 6 PM at Crossville Memorial with visitation from 4-6 PM.

Jeannette Marie Silver, age 72, was born to Harold and Elizabeth Marie Ball Veler in Toledo, Ohio on February 27, 1949 and passed away in Crossville, TN on June 24, 2021.

The family will receive friends at Daysville Baptist Church in Rockwood, TN on Sunday, June 27, 2021 from 1:00 to 3:00 with a memorial service to follow. Hascue Carter and Jason Ayers will be officiating.

Phyllis Elaine (Brown) Henry, age 72, was born April 4th, 1949 in Crossville, TN. She passed away June 23, 2021 in Lebanon TN.

She is survived by her husband David Henry of 53 years; son, Timothy Henry (Ashley); daughter, Scarlett Chadwell (David). Grandchildren, Anna Caroline and Jackson Henry; Tyson, Maddox, and Berkley Chadwell.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilker and Daisy Sullivan Brown.

Phyllis was a loving wife, mother, and Grams. She enjoyed spending time with her family, friends, and serving at her church.

The family will receive friends at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home on Sunday, June 27th, from 2-4p with a 4pm Service to follow. We will lay her to rest at Green Acres Memory Gardens following the service. Pastors Garland Limburg and Al Watkins will officiate the service.

In lieu of flowers please make donations in honor of Phyllis HenryTo: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society OR Gideons International

Patsy Rhea Frazier, 81, was born on August 4th, 1939 in Cumberland County, Tennessee and passed away on June 22nd, 2021. She loved spending time with family and friends and going to church. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Crossville.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Frazier; sons, Billy Frazier (Debbie), Keith Frazier (Darla), and David Frazier (Joy); 8 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Merville and Ruby (Vandever) Atkins.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 26th, 2021 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm with the service to follow. Pastor Vern Daugherty will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of Cumberland County.