Priscilla Ann Wells, age 83, was born on May 2, 1936 to Dell and Maude Morgan Lewis in Crossville, TN and passed away on November 30, 2019 in Crossville, TN.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home from 12 to 2 with a service to follow. Ralph Reagan will officiate with burial in Smith’s Chapel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the funeral home on her behalf.
Ronald Eugene Kerley, age 78, of Crossville, passed away on November 28th. He is preceded in death by his father, George Paul Kerley; mother, Mary Pauline Lowe Kerley and brother Donnie Kerley. Ronald is survived by his wife, Mavis Lewis Kerley; son, Jeff Kerley (Sharon); daughter Angie Kerley Brunswick; daughter, Lisa Kerley Perry (Mike) and grandchildren, Travis Hall, Jordan Kerley, Christian Kerley and Kiley Perry.
The family will have a Graveside Service on Sunday, December 1st at 2:00pm at Big Lick Cemetery with Mike Kerley officiating.
Vanessa Lynn Brady, age 49, was born to Oscar and Imogene Martin Rainwater on January 15, 1970 in Crossville, TN and passed away on November 20, 2019 in Crossville, TN. She was a office manager and bookkeeper most of her life. She enjoyed crafting, interior decorating, and all things Christmas. She loved being in the sun, gardening, in her flowerbeds, and going to the beach.
Vanessa is survived by her husband- David Brady, daughter- Torey LaMontagne, her dogs- Jude and Gismo, her granddog- Murphy, siblings- Gail Byrge, Berta Naugle and Scotty Rainwater, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents.
The family will receive friends Saturday, November 23, 2019, from 5 to 8 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and her service will be on Sunday, the 24th, at 1:00 with Vern Daugherty officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Betty Jane Granger, age 75, was born to Walter George Gardner and Bertha Mae McCormick Gardner on December 14, 1943 in Garden CIty, MI and passed away on November 15, 2019 in Crossville TN.
Her profession was not only as an Avon Representative, Sales Lady, and friend, but she often led her district while becoming a top sales Associate for many years in the state of Michigan. Although she loved watching movies,creating ceramic pieces, and doing word search puzzles, her deepest passion was wanting her children, grandchildren, family, friends, and strangers to succeed through their brokenness in life with a joke on their lips and love in their hearts. She excelled in love and everyone was honored to know her.
She is survived by her siblings- Linda Moore and Timothy Gardner; children- Robert Joseph Dodson (Debra Hren) and Shelby Jean Dodson; grandchildren- Jacob Granger, Alyssa Granger and Angela Granger; great grandchild- Kinkin; grand dogs- Fayeh Dodson and George Dodson.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Bertha Gardner, and siblings- Shelby Jean Gardner, and by Dennis Gardner, Jonathon Allen Gardner, Danny Gardner, and Walter George Gardner Jr.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 23 from 12:00-1:00 with a celebration of life at 1:00 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home.
Gladys Pauline Neal, age 85, was born to Ole Hollis and Eunice Marie Caldwell Bishop on December 30, 1933 in Morgan Co. TN and passed away on November 18, 2019 in Crossville, TN.
She was a nurse at Life Care when it was on Wayne Ave. for 38 years. She enjoyed fishing , shopping and sewing. She loved gardening and hanging out with her daughter and even had one this year, canning and putting food up for the winter. Gladys enjoyed travelling and gambling and requested her ashes to be scattered between Cherokee and Tunica, her favorite gambling places.
She is survived by her children- David Brady (Vanessa), Donna Brady, Diane and Lonnie, Dale Brady and Danny Brady; four grandchildren- Eric (Kasi), Michelle (Landren), Christie and Torey; great grandchildren- Brylee and Harper; and siblings- Chester Bishop and Jeanette Hall. She is also survived by her ca,t Tigger, and the love of her life, Jerry.
She is preceded in death by her parents and sister- Marilyn West.
A memorial will be held at a later date.
Raymond Lee Singer, 77, of Crossville, Tennessee found his name in The Lamb’s Book Of Life on November 14, 2019.
Herbert Laine Derrick, age 54, was born on June 17, 1965 to in Elyria, OH Herbert Lee and Menunell Tollett Derrick and passed away on November 11, 2019. He enjoyed fishing and riding motorcycles.
He is survived by his children- Charles, Savannah, Stephen, and Christopher Derrick; grandchildren- Neveah Derrick and Weston Melton; siblings- Donna Kirkland, Sarah Derrick, Charles Derrick (Jennifer) and Billy Derrick (Rhonda).
He is preceded in death by his parents and brother- Bobby Derrick.
The family will receive friends at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home from 2 to 4 with a memorial service at 4 on Saturday, November 16, 2019.
Andrew (Hank) Bartos, 88 years old of Fairfield Glade, TN passed away peacefully on November 7th after battling a long debilitating disease and is now with our Lord.
Hank was born in Czechoslovakia on November 28th, 1930 and came to the United States in 1937. Living in Youngstown, Ohio he was a trumpet player in the Ursuline High School band and played in a small band as trumpet player and singer. He started working in the Aluminum business after serving in the Army. Then moved to Cincinnati, Ohio where he had a successful career at Aluminum Extruded Shapes and served as Vice President of Operations for 35 years.
Hank retired in 2001 and moved to Fairfield Glade where he was an avid tennis player, winning many trophies and medals, loved golf, pickleball, and bridge that he played regularly. But first and foremost in his life was his faith and loving Jesus. Mr. Hank was called the “Gummy Man” because he always had a pocket full of gummy packs that he gave to the children at church. He taught Sunday School and TeamKids touching the lives of so many children. That was his passion- helping kids.
Hank is survived by his wife Marilyne, sisters Maryann Jurcisin (Jerry), and Dorothy Hanlon. In addition to his children and step children Andrea Bartos-Atkinson (Chuck), Andrew Bartos III (Shari), Sidney Bartos (Lisa), Samantha Bartos, Mark Brewer (Sue), Chris Larkins, Scott Brewer, Susan Welsh, he also had 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Hank is preceded in death by his mother Anna, father Andrew and brothers Joe and John.
Hank touched the lives of so many with his kindness and generosity. He truly loved life and will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
The celebration of his life will be held at Fairfield First Baptist Church in Fairfield Glade, TN. The visitation will be Saturday November 16th from 10:00a to 11:00a. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to Fairfield Glade First Baptist Church, Samaritan’s Purse or the Art Guild at Fairfield Glade.
Wayne Robert Shultis, age 74, was born on April 14, 1945 to the late Irving and Florence Van Etton Shultis in Bradenton, FL and passed away on November 5, 2019 in Nashville, TN.He was a contractor in both commercial and residential building.
He is survived by his wife- Elizabeth Maier Shultis; children- Lisa Cring (Robert), Gina Seitz (Robert) and Heidi Barnwell; grandchildren- Jennifer, Andrew, Erica, Jonathan, Natosha, Courtney, Zachary; great grandchildren- Brooklyn, Parker, Landry, Max, Remington, Kensington, Lily, Malory, and Allie.
The family will receive friends at Crossville Memorial at 1:00 on November 17, 2019 with service to follow at 2. Mark Hall will officiate.
Daniel Kenneth Brisson (May 10, 1981 – November 4, 2019)
“That it will never come again is what makes life so sweet.” ~ Emily Dickinson
We, the family of Daniel Brisson, are deeply saddened to share the news of Daniel’s sudden passing on November 4. Daniel was the very loved son of Don and Priscilla Brisson and the brother of Keitsa Brisson and Joshua Clippard. Daniel is also survived by his cherished lovebird, Freefall.
Daniel attended Sacred Heart School and East Rowan High School, where he was a passionate soccer player. Later, he worked as a high school referee with Blueridge Soccer Referees Association.
Daniel was a beautiful, compassionate person whose smile lit up every room he entered. His passing has left an emptiness in many lives that can never be filled. Daniel approached all aspects of his life with a kind, gentle heart. He displayed a fierce determination to accomplish all tasks that he took on.
Daniel was a passionate artifact craftsman and collector of many things unique. He was a fishing enthusiast and a bonsai artist. Daniel brought light and kindness to the lives of those around him. He found pleasure in nature – walking through the woods, searching for artifacts, and especially spending time with his family.
It is not possible to put into words how much Daniel will be missed. The world is less bright now, and our lives are forever changed. However, we know that Daniel is now at peace with his beloved dog, Spike.
A memorial will be held in Salisbury, North Carolina later this year. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention or the National Parks Conservation Association.
“Oh oh, Daniel my brother you are older than me
Do you still feel the pain of the scars that won’t heal?
Your eyes have died, but you see more than I
Daniel you’re a star in the face of the sky”
~ Elton John