Earl Glenn Haverdink, age 77, was born on February 5, 1943 to Henry and Edna Menkin Haverdink in Holand, MI and passed away on April 1, 2020 in Fairfield Glade, TN. He worked for General Motors and is survived by his wife- Carol Haverdink; children- Scot Haverdink (Debbie), Tammy Roberts (Chuck), and Jody Ludwig; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Dorothy Elizabeth Deck, age 84, was born on April 14, 1935 to Jim and Pearlie Lou Woody Burke in Crossville, TN. She passed away on March 22, 2020. Dorothy loved playing her guitar and singing.
She is survived by her daughter, Tina Deck Cook; grandchildren, Crystal Deck Hyder (Lecil), and Shauna Deck Mann; great grandchildren, Scott Hyder, Ashley Hyder, Caitlin Deck, and Alexander Worley; and great great grandchildren, Emery Cook, Ellie Hyder, and Lydia Deck.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Claude Deck; sons, Marvin and Perry Deck; and siblings, James Reed, Helen Keyes, Ralph, Melvin, and Benny Burke, Louise Burke, and Juanita Sabbatus.
Graveside services for Dorothy will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 1:00 in Woody Cemetery.
Billy Joe Jackson, age 85, was born on April 30, 1934 to Hobson and Minnie Mae York Jackson in Jamestown, TN and passed away on March 20, 2020 in Cookeville, TN. He worked for Ford Motor Co. Billy enjoyed basketball in general, but UT was his team! He took special care of his grass and his lawn was immaculate! He cared about people and enjoyed just sitting and talking with them.
He is survived by his ex-wife, Shirley Edwards; daughter- Renee Ledbetter (Joey); grand daughter- Rachel Ledbetter; brother- Grant Jackson (Ludie) from Cleveland, Ohio.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers- Brant, Johnny Ray, and M.L. Jackson.
Burial was in Green Acres Memory Gardens.
She is survived by her children, David Leon Taylor, Jr. (Nancy), Bobby Lynn Taylor, Daniel Wesley Taylor (Nancy), Michael Shannon Taylor (April), and Kathy Elaine Agee; grandchildren, Michael, David III, Jamie, Joseph, Amanda, Sarah, Dustin, Candace, Kaylee, and Kinley; 16 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Janie Wyatt of Pomona.
There will be a visitation for Virginia on Friday, March 20th at 5:00 pm along with Gravesite services Saturday, March 21st at 3:00 pm, and she will be laid to rest in Crossville City Cemetery.
Robert Albert Bolz, 85, of Crossville TN, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on March 13, 2020.
He was Born on September 6th, 1934 in Joliet, IL to Emil and Anna Bolz. While attending Butler University in Indianapolis IN, he met and married Patricia Nevitt. Together they had four children.
Robert retired from Northern Illinois Gas Co. in 1990 after 33 years of service.
Robert was survived by by his beloved wife of 62 years, Patricia, daughters; LynneAnne Harris, Sarah Jane Bolz, and son; Robert William Bolz, and numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, Daniel Richard Bolz, age 57.
Per his request, no public service will be planned. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Cumberland County.
Anna Belle Wilson, age 92, was born on June 20, 1927 to the late John Allen and Amanda Bledsoe Young in Fentress Co. Tn and passed away on March 16, 2020 in Crossville, TN. She was proud of her career as a nurse for 40 plus year. She enjoyed taking care of others, flower gardening and going to church.
She leaves behind a family that she dearly loved; son- Anthony Bruce Kilby, daughter- Vicki Green, grandchildren- Jason Kilby, Hope Owens, Heather Copeland, and Holly Muncy, 6 great grandchildren- Dakota and Dylan Mayse, LaDawna Matthew, Brittany Davis, and Gracie and Zayda Muncy, and one great great grandchild- Elii Matthew.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 19, 2020, from 12 to 2 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home with service to follow. Burial will be in Spring’s Chapel Cemetery.
David Lee Sword, 78, of Crossville TN, had a tee time of life on March 13th of 2020. David left behind his loving family, friends, and the woman of his dreams, Rosetta.
There are so many amazing words and memories that can be said about him. The first thing that comes to mind is that he had a heart of gold, especially if you knew him, he would do anything he could for you! He was a hard worker who never quit doing, if he set his mind to it = consider it done. There are many hobbies that David had a passion for, including his love for old muscle cars and car shows. He was even a proud member of The Michigan Corvette Club. And the hobbies didn’t end with muscle cars, he enjoyed rounds and rounds of golf and even took the camper out to go camping every chance he could. David enjoyed a sweet tooth every now and again everything from strawberry milkshakes to doughnuts, but his favorite sweet, was his sweetie, Rosetta, for 50 years he could not turn down that sweet craving of his wonderful wife. They shared so many moments together through traveling, moving, and spending time with people they loved. These are the special moments that will keep everyone pushing forward and living a life that he would want us to live. We believe that everyone who knew him could easily say, “What a man, what a man, what a mighty good man.”
David Sword is survived by his sweet wife; Rosetta Sword, Sister; Mary Miller of Maryland, Brother; Douglas Sword of Detroit, Granddaughter; Ashley Sword Surma, Grandson; Kevin Sword of Michigan, and Step-daughter; Tammy Hill of Sparta TN.
He was preceded in passing by his, parents; Hal Vernon Sword and Mary Margaret Sword, and his son; Robert Sword.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Joyce Webb, age 79, was born on July 21, 1940 to George and Hattie Ashburn Taylor in Harriman, TN. She passed away on March 11, 2020. Joyce loved her husband and enjoyed raising her children. She loved life and lived hers to the fullest.
She is survived by her husband, Arthur Webb; children, Charles Wayne Green (Pam), Clyde Shane Webb, Lisa Ann Starkey (Jan), and Dusty Lane Webb (Karen); grandchildren, Lauren Victoria Webb Huff (Joshua), Julia Christine Webb (Ronald Martin), Kyle Daniel Webb, and Lyndsey Claire Webb; great grandson, Briggs Hartman Gerald Huff; and sibling, Shelby Webb.
She is preceded in death by her parents; and her first husband, J.C. Green.
Family will receive friends on Saturday, March 12, 2020 from 12 to 2 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. A memorial service for Joyce will also be held on Saturday following visitation with inurnment at the Central Baptist Columbarium.
Hubert Ray Brown of Crossville TN, age 72, passed away on March 7, 2020, leaving behind a loving family and numerous friends.
Hubert had many interests. He had the ability to mechanically build and fix things, and was an expert at wheeling and dealing. He enjoyed racing and drag racing (whether it was on TV, in the bleachers, or in the driver’s seat himself) he had fun. Not only did he love racing cars, but he also enjoyed motorcycle riding and in his younger years, rode all around Florida. The outdoors even reeled him into some relaxing times by fishing out on the water and by spending time with his animals. Hubert’s dogs were his pride and joy. Literally, this man’s best friends. Mr. Brown was a Veteran of six years in the United States Army. He was a Private and served in the Vietnam War, earning him three metals along with the Sharpshooter Rifle Badge and the Combat Infantry Badge, this badge is only given to those who were actually in combat, on foot, in the jungle. He was always willing to help those in need.
Hubert was survived by: Daughters; Angie (Gary) Smith, Barbara (Zach) Burchfield, and Janet Dawkins, Son; Scott (Ivy) Brown, Grandchildren; Levi, Alesha, Meagan, Nathan, Madison, Isaac, and Abi and four Great Grandchildren, Brothers; Earl (Judy) Brown, Paul (Judy) Smith, Sisters; Reba Hood, Loretta (George) Gibbons, and Genese (Dale) Baker.
He was preceded by: Parents; Ray Brown and Thelma Smith; Brother; Aaron Catfish Brown.
In Lieu of Flowers please donate to the Cumberland County Animal Shelter.
Services will be Tuesday March 10 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home with Visitation from 3-5pm and Service at 5pm
Harold Robert Nitschke, age 99, was born on September 27, 1920 to August and Louise Nitschke in Beaver Township, MI. He passed away on March 5, 2020 in Crossville, TN.
He is survived by his sons, David, Gary, and James Nitschke; daughter, Sandra Bradberry; grandchildren, Kristen, Stephanie, Robert, Starr, Eric, Erin, Jennifer, Rebecca, Ben, Brenda, and Bethany; and 15 great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his spouse, Catherine Nitschke; parents, August and Louise Nitschke; and brothers, Ormand and Herman Nitschke.
Family will receive friends on Monday, March 9, 2020 from 10:00 – 11:00 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services for Harold will also be held on Monday following visitation with Pastor Mike Kerley officiating. He will be laid to rest in Crossville City Cemetery.