Rebekah Maria Hall (Aunt Backy), age 43, was born on November 20, 1976 and passed away on October 5, 2020 in Crossville, TN. She was a homemaker that loved life, her church, and her family, especially her children- Alex and Alexis.

She is survived by her husband- Olin Hall, children- Alex and Alexis Monday, mother- Ellen Myles, sister- Rachael Maldonado Esquivel (Manuel “Taco”), brother- Randy Myles, and special niece and nephew- Emily and Elliot.

She is preceded in death by her dad- Walter Myles, grandparents- Rex and Doris Smith, and spiritual father- Rev. Leon Shook.

The family will receive friends at Crab Orchard Church of God on Saturday, October 10, 2020, from 1 to 3 with service to follow officiated by Jean Shook and Carrie Shepard with burial in Haley’s Grove Cemetery.

Helen Jean Wilson, age 62, was born on December 7, 1957 to Kenneth and Mildred Mae Woody Dunbar in Crossville, TN. She passed away on October 5, 2020.

She is survived by her mother, Mildred Mae Woody Dunbar; husband, David Wilson; children, David Wilson (Rachel), Daniel Wilson, and Allison Wilson; grandchildren, Clay Wilson, Ashley Wilson, Calvin Wilson, Bethany Wilson, Mara Wilson, Wade Wilson, Cade Wilson, Nolan Wilson, Abigail Wilson, and Isaac Wilson; and siblings, Kenny Dunbar, Tommy Dunbar, and Janice Cox (Rhody).

She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Dunbar.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, October 8, 2020 from 12 to 2 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home.

Gaynell Lowery, age 80, was born on October 22, 1939 to James Crabtree and Edna Arizona Seale Lowery in Appalachia, VA and passed away on October 1, 2020 in Crossville, TN. She was the co-founder and owner of the Book Worm and formerly employed by Hilltoppers. She had a special love for the Hilltopper’s Women’s Group Home.

She was an artist, cook, and enjoyed arts and crafts. She loved to be surrounded by her friends and family.

Gaynell is survived by her nieces, Pamela Steyn-Melhorn and Nickel Lowery; lifetime loving family friends, Amanda Waldo, Joan Todd, and Brenda Wilson; nephews, Jim Yates (Donna), Joshua Steyn, and Bob Melhorn; many great nieces, nephews, and cousins; special friends, Lynn Riley, Jennifer McHenry, Ariana Boggard, Cora Rose, Sondra Amonett, Heather Muncy, Delvin and Diane, Mary Knapp, Joshua Watson, and Wendy.

A special thanks to the Silver Angels and the ICU staff at Cumberland Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, James Jackson Lowery, Phyllis Marie Lowery, and Joyce M. Lowery Hendrickson; and nephew, Stanley Hendrickson.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 4, 2020 from 11:00 to 1:00 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home with the service to follow at 1:00. Michael Lowery will officiate with burial in Spring City Cemetery at 4:00 EST.

December 31, 1958 – September 28, 2020

Dale C. Robbins, 61, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 28, 2020. He was born on December 31, 1958, in Jellico, Tennessee. The son of late D.C. and Barbara Robbins, he worked for years as a bus driver for Cumberland County Schools and Aviagen as a lawncare professional. He was also a faithful and dedicated member of Alloway Baptist Church where he was very involved with the church and served as the song leader and Sunday School teacher. He will be remembered as a kind a loving Christian man who touched the lives of all who knew him and served the lord with all of his heart. “We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.” II Corinthians 5:8 King James Version

He is survived by his loving family, including his wife, Elsie Robbins of Crossville; son, Dustin Robbins and his wife, Janelle, of Crossville; daughter, Heather Derkovics, of Knoxville; son, D.C. Robbins and his wife, Angie Robbins, of Crossville; brother, Larry Robbins and his wife, Kim, of Crossville; sister, Beverly Davis of Crossville; grandchildren, Kylee Robbins and Lochlann Robbins of Crossville; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, D.C. Robbins and his mother, Barbara Robbins.

Graveside funeral services will be held on Friday, October 2, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in Bowman Cemetery with Pastor Dustin Robbins officiating.

The family has respectfully asked that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Alloway Baptist Church, Attn: Missionary Funds 985 Alloway Rd. Grandview, Tennessee 37337.

William Payne Wadsworth, age 74, was born on September 14, 1946 to Cecil and Nellie Davies Wadsworth in Birmingham, Alabama. He passed away on September 24, 2020.

He is survived by his sons, Tommy Wadsworth (Michelle), Steve Wadsworth (Amy), and James Wadsworth (Kristen); grandchildren, Jacob Wadsworth and Donavan Wadsworth; brothers, Clifford Wadsworth and Ralph Wadsworth; and several nieces and nephews

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Connie Sue Wadsworth; granddaughter, Terra Wadsworth; and sister, Wanda Wadsworth.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will also be held on Tuesday following visitation with Tim Giddens officiating. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 10:00 in Crossville City Cemetery where he will be laid to rest.

Our beautiful friend, Charlene Cunningham, was born on September 3, 1955 in Memphis, Tennessee. Charlene went home to be with Jesus on August 19, 2020 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. She became part of the Hilltopper family in 1995. She would have been 65 on September 3, her birthday and her favorite day of the year.

Charlene was preceded in death by her best friend Miss Frankie June Davis.

Even though we know she is with Jesus and June now, Charlene will live on forever in the hearts of us that loved her. Her Hilltopper family will miss her beautiful soul and million-dollar smile. Seeing the joy and pleasure on her face when she was eating fried chicken and butterbeans, her giggle when Frances called her “Dinnerbucket” and her just getting tickled for no reason at all. Her house family misses watching her dance to Michael Jackson and saying, “Let’s go somewhere” and watching her bow her head with her hands clasped in prayer and quietly saying, “Jesus wept.”

Thank you, Charlene, for allowing us to share in the joy and love you brought to our lives.

A memorial service for Charlene will be held on Friday, September 18, 2020 at 10:00 with Michael Lowery officiating at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home.

Ronald Cartwright, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on September 13, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on July 16, 1938. Because of his father’s job, the family relocated to Birmingham, Michigan where he graduated from Seaholm High School in 1956. He attended Central Michigan University to study Business.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Gesacion) Cartwright; son, Michael (Cindy) Cartwright; daughters, Lynette (Steven) Hartwig and Lisa (Perry) Sauter; grandchildren, Jordan Keller, Magen and Peyton Cartwright, Riley and Jillian Hartwig, and Andrew Sauter. He is preeded in death by his parents, Philip and Phyllis (Godfrey) Cartwright and sister, Joan Watkins.

Ron was employed by Garret AiResearch in California as a technician producing air filtration systems for aerospace in the 1960s before returning to Michigan. He worked for General Motors as a Quality Control Engineer for over 40 years, retiring to Fairfield Glade, TN with his wife in 2008. He enjoyed playing golf, gardening, fishing, and Classic Rock music.

Visitation will be held Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 2:00 PM followed by a Memorial Service at Central Baptist Church, 1246 S. Main St. Crossville, TN. In lieu of flowers, the family requests Memorial Gifts be made to Hospice of Cumberland County, 30 East Adams Street, Crossville, TN 38555.

Verna Lou Vice, age 63, was born on August 6, 1957 to Gilbert and Barbara White Riley in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. She passed away on September 12, 2020 in Crossville, TN

She is survived by her husband, Michael Vice; children, Sherry Lorraine Brown (George) and Carl Thomas; grandchildren, Bethany Michelle Holm, Shorty Brown, and Bailey Brown; siblings, Bill Riley, Vivian Carr, and Darla Gunderson; and mother, Barbara Riley.

She is preceded in death by her father, Gilbert Riley.

Lowell Scott Winningham, age 20, was born on April 23, 2000 to Gary and Kristie Simmons Winningham in Crossville, Tennessee. He passed away on September 14, 2020 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

He is survived by his parents; sister, Carly Winningham; grandparents, Lowell and Linda Simmons, David Winningham and Elizabeth Cowden; uncles and aunts, Jason Simmons (Chrishell), Cecil Simmons, David Winningham, Teresa Clouse, and Megan Cowden; and cousins, Kenzie Harville, Autum Simmons, Logan Reagon, Teagan Reagon, Alyson Winningham, and Adyson Winningham.

He was preceded in death by his uncle, Chip Simmons.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, September 17, 2020 from 6:00 – 9:00 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services for Scott will be held on Friday, September 18, 2020 at 1:00 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Adam Hargis officiating. He will be laid to rest in Akins Cemetery.

Donald Lee Widener, age 87, was born on August 2, 1933 in Knoxville, Tennessee and passed away on September 14, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee.

He is survived by his wife, Wanda J. Widener; children, Donna L. Widener, Paul B. Widener, Monica C. Lawson (Kimm), R. Marlene Carlile (Troy), Kimberly D. Elkins, Sherry L. George (Ron), and Jamie K. Boynce (Eddie); 13 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and sister, Ruby Patterson (Jim).

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Ramona Young (Charles); wife, Margaret A. Widener; brothers, James and Maxi Hayes; and sister, Freda Brewer.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, September 17, 2020 from 10:00 – 12:00 at Brindleys Chapel Church of God 1012 Burgess School Road Cookeville, TN. Funeral services for Donald will also be held on Thursday following visitation with Steve Moore and Jerry Barnwell officiating. He will be laid to rest in Howard Cemetery.