George Jerry Adcock

George Jerry Adcock, 90, was born April 10, 1930 in Madisonville, KY.

He served four years in the Air Force during the Korean War as an Aircraft Landing Control Operator (GCA), with two years in Japan. He retired from the Federal Aviation Administration, as a supervisor for air traffic control after 34 years, most of which was at the Crossville Memorial Airport.

A graduate of Roane State while working, when after retirement, he went back to college where he obtained a B.S. degree in psychology from Middle Tennessee State University. He was a case manager for TN State DHS and Plateau Mental Health.

Over 12 years, George managed the Aviation Weather Station at the Crossville Airport before automated weather reporting was started.

He served as a board member of the technical committee of the UCDD and as a railroad representative for the Cumberland County Railroad Authority.

George loved traveling, computer, photography, and theology. He was a member of the Memorial Baptist Church, where he taught Adult Sunday School for many years.

His parental family name was Tibbs, and his adoptive parents were the late Robert Taylor Adcock and wife Maggie Nola Gober Adcock of Springfield, TN. The love of his life his life was his wife of 64 years, the late Nannie Lou Farmer Adcock. A daughter, Tina Honeycutt Taylor (Daniel Taylor), and her son, Shane Honeycutt. His son, the late George Christopher Adcock. George was also preceded in death by his three sisters.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Memorial Baptist Church from 1:00 – 2:00. Funeral services will also be held on Saturday following visitation with Bill Roberts and Mike Ritzman officiating. He will be laid to rest in Pomona Cemetery.

Special thanks to Hospice of Cumberland County.

Alison Ann Manring

Alison Ann Manring of Fairfield Glade, TN, passed away on November 20, 2020 at her home. She was born on January 21, 1952 in Geneva, IL to Alfred and Helen Schieve. After high school, Alison worked for AT&T and retired from there after 38 years. She enjoyed going to the United Methodist Church because of the outside services in the summer time. Alison loved to go on hikes. She used to say it was like walking in the park here in the Glade. She enjoyed quilting and golfing, and her favorite vacation was cruising.

Alison is survived her husband of 34 years, Dan Manring; daughter, Heather Brueckner, grandson, Alex, and granddaughter, Emily, of Murfreesboro, TN; and father- and mother-in-law, John and Wilma Thompson of Mt. Vernon, NJ.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Jeff and Michael Schieve.

Anna Mae Howard

Anna Mae Howard, age 89, was born on August 15, 1931 to Lyle W. Moon and Nellie Baughey Moon in Toledo, Ohio. She passed away on November 17, 2020 in Chattanooga, TN.

She is survived by her children, Joanne Matthews and partner, Don Roysdon, of Crossville, TN, Robert Howard and wife, Mallory, of Panama City, FL, James Howard Jr. of Crossville, TN, and Rolland (Buddy) Howard and wife, Carolyn, of Crossville, TN; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother, Rolland (Bud) Moon and wife, Mary, of Toledo, OH; and sisters, Linda Christie, Kathy Buck-Warton, and Helen Carter.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 58 and a half years, James Howard Sr.; daughter-in-law, Emma Jean Howard; and siblings, George Moon and Sue Schwartzback.

Anna will be laid to rest with her husband in Woody Cemetery at a later date.

Bonnie Boyles Hatfield

Bonnie Boyles Hatfield, age 61, was born to Willie and Lessie Carter Boyles on Feb. 4, 1959 in Savannah, GA and passed away on Nov. 10, 2020 in Cookeville, TN. Her favorite job was using her abilities for the Lord as a church secretary. She enjoyed being a homemaker, making crafts, traveling, and computer work.

She is survived by her husband, Stephen Hatfield; her loving dogs, Chico and Sassi; nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Hampton and Roger Boyles.

She will be missed by everyone that knew her.

Blanche Ellen Miller

Blanche Ellen Miller, age 86, was born on August 15, 1934 to Harvey and Ruby Coulter Barger in Spring City, TN and passed away on November 4, 2020 in Crossville, TN. She worked for Lazy Boy but was an artist who enjoyed quilting, painting, writing stories, and gardening. She loved the Lord and was faithful to her end, and she was a member of Faith Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Luther Thomas Miller; children, Doris Brown, Jackie Bradley (Jerry), Lorrie Phipps, and Kay Boniol (Jimmy); grandchildren, Scotty Holloway (Janie), Timmy Holloway (Leah), Jess Holloway (Jessie), Meagen Brown, Jenny Welch (Thomas), Bronson Bradley (Brandy), Cagney Bradley (Amy), Jere Ramirez (Daniel), Courtney Dowker (David), and Barbie Parrott (Steve); 14 great grandchildren; nine great great grandchildren; sister Freida Shipley; and brothers, Sonny Barger and Ronnie Barger.

She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Herby Holloway, granddaughter, Cynthia Holloway; and sisters, Leona Porter, Rosie Simpson, Gail Harwood, and Betty Barger.

Funeral services for Blanche will be held on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Faith Baptist Church at 12:00 with Bobby Clark and Jonathan England. Family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00 – 12:00. She will be laid to rest in Ad Smith Cemetery in Spring City, TN on Friday at 3:00 EST.

Langdon “Lang” Gregory Sharp

Langdon “Lang” Gregory Sharp, age 72, was born on July 15, 1948 to Lester and Phyllis Sharp in Poughkeepsie, NY and grew up in the Capital District area. He passed away October 29, 2020 in Crossville, TN. He worked in industrial maintenance after serving our country in the Air Force.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Gorman Sharp; daughter, Kimberly A. Sharp; stepson, Keith Ferranti; grandsons, Joshua C. Ferranti and Mason Ferranti; and siblings, Sue Dano, Thomas Sharp, Barbara Leight, and Ellen Stanislowsky.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Palma Sharp.

Linda Antoinette Rollins

Linda Antoinette Rollins, age 78, of Crossville, TN was born on September 8, 1942 to Lawrence Anthony Guillebeaux and Ruth Catherine Smith in Philadelphia, PA. She passed away on October 31, 2020. Linda was an LPN and also served our country in the United States Navy. In her younger years, she enjoyed reading. She also enjoyed cooking, crocheting and knitting, sewing, and talking on the phone.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond Rollins; children, Antoinette Daniel, Anthony Daniel (Stacey), Amanda Bliss (Spencer), Christopher Daniel, and Charles Greene (Orena); 22 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; and siblings, Earl Smith and Barbara Lopez.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Timmy Smith; granddaughter, Aaliyah Greene; and great grandson, Mark Daniel.

Funeral services for Linda will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Lantana Road Baptist Church at 2:00 with Pastor Scott Johnson officiating. Family will receive friends prior to the service from 12 – 2. She will be laid to rest in Green Acres Memory Gardens.

Rex Allen Smith

Rex Allen Smith, 67, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, at UT Hospital, Knoxville.

Rex was born on Feb. 21, 1953, in Pikeville, TN, son of Rhodes and Lizzie Smith.

Rex was a master sergeant in the United States Air Force, where he was awarded medals for meritorious service, outstanding unit award, good conduct, small arms expert and marksmanship, and also served in Operation Enduring Freedom, served in the National Guard Reserves and was employed with the Federal Aviation Administration until his retirement in 2014.

He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, target shooting with special pal and nephew Isaiah Knowles, beekeeping, and hobby farming.

He is survived by his wife, Anita (Selby); daughters, Daphne Bice (Greg) of Crossville, Alyssa Nance (Cid) of Thomasville, NC, Danielle Smith of Nashville; grandchildren, Courtney Bice and Nathaniel Nance; great-grandchildren, Samuel and Everleigh Galves; brothers, Donald Smith, Roy Smith (Carolyn), Cecil Smith, Douglas Smith (Lois), Alvie (Buford) Smith, Thomas Smith (Mary); sisters, Frances King and Katherine Woodburn (Jeff).

Arrangements by Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, N. Main Street, Crossville. Visitation will be Tuesday, Nov. 3, from noon to 2 p.m. CDT, with funeral service to follow from 2-3 p.m.

Suzanne Renee Sander

Suzanne Renee Sander, age 70, of Crossville, TN passed away on October 24, 2020 at her home.  Born in Charlotte, NC, she was the daughter of James Freeman and Doshia Elizabeth (Hicks) Freeman.  She was a member of the Hamilton Baptist Church (HBC) in Hamilton, VA, Bible Study Fellowship and the HBC Woman’s Ministry Leadership. Renee was a veteran of the United States Navy and US Navy Reserves, serving as an Air Traffic Controller and special assistant to the COO of US Naval Air Station, Jacksonville FL. After an Honorable Discharge, she worked for Eastern Airlines, as a Ticket Agent, Hostess of the Ionosphere Club and later Chief Agent at BWI Airport, Md.  Following these assignments she worked as a SATO Travel Agent at Aberdeen Proving Grounds and Walter Reed Hospital. Renee was an avid reader, loved gardening, sewing, arts and crafts and international travel. Renee cherished her time with all of her family and many lifelong friends. She was a loving mother devoted to her son CJ; he was the joy in her life.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Tom W. Freeman.

Renee is survived by her husband of 51 years, Charles C Sander; son, Charles C Sander Jr. (CJ) of Ashburn, VA; brothers, Tim Freeman of Fallston, MD, Mark Freeman, Bel Air, MD, Jim Freeman, Jarrettsville MD, and a host of cousins, nephews and nieces. 

A Memorial Service will be held at Hamilton Baptist Church in Hamilton, VA at a future date.  In Lieu of Flowers or Cards, Renee requested that contributions be made in her name to the Hospice of Cumberland County 30 East Adams Street Crossville, TN 38555 “A Non-Profit Organization”

James Glenn Cole

Graveside services for James Cole, age 80, will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 2:00 in Crossville City Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Mamie Cole; son, Jimmy Cole; daughters, Cynthia Potter and Kristel Zaragoza; grandchildren, Makaylah Creason, Kirsten Potter, Taylor Potter, Andres Zaragoza, Adam Zaragoza, and Alex Zaragoza; great grandchildren, Brooklyn Creason and Abel Creason; sister, Susie Kiedrowski.