November 23, 1961 – June 5, 2024

Patricia “Patti” Ann Foulkes passed away on June 5, 2024. It was a sudden and unexpected loss.

Born in New York City on November 23, 1962, the daughter of Arthur and Ann (nee Cottingham) Foulkes, and the third of seven children. Patti grew up in Plainview, Long Island, and attended Our Lady of Mercy Academy. She graduated from SUNY Oneonta in 1984 with a degree in Early Childhood Education and devoted her life to caring for children both as a teacher and a childcare provider. Patti lived in Florida before settling in her adopted hometown of Crossville, Tennessee.

Patti is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her siblings Matthew, Michael (Elizabeth), William (Helena), Mary Ellen, James (Lisa), and Thomas (Sara), many nieces and nephews, aunts, and uncles. 

Patti had a one-of-a-kind personality and took over every room she entered. Her sense of humor and infectious laugh kept everyone on their toes. She leaves behind not only her own family, but so many friends who considered her their favorite sister, aunt, or mom! Patti will be so incredibly missed.  

It was Patti’s wish to be cremated without a service. We are respecting her wishes. Please keep her in your prayers. May she rest in peace. 

Louis Hanes, age 90, was born on October 17, 1933 to Frank and Ethel Hanes in Blanchester, OH and passed away on June 5, 2024 at his home in Crossville, TN.

Louis loved Nascar, even more so, racing cars himself, and he had a passion for restoring old cars and tractors.

He is survived by his children Louis R. Hanes Jr, Kimberlee (Kenneth) Gagnon, Stephanie Hanes, and Desiree (Joseph) Cimino; grandchildren Zachary Hendershot, Taylor (Melissa) Hendershot, Jordan Cimino, and Joshua Cimino, all of Fort Pierce, FL, Briana (Anthony) Guidace of Port St. Lucie, FL, Robert Blankenship and Kay Lynn Hensley, both of Crossville, TN; and sister Rita Smith.

Louis was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Ethel (Jordan) Hanes; wife Sheila Hanes; and brother Mack Hanes.

Services will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be at 11am, with the service to follow at 12p, Pastor Danny Smith officiating. He will be laid to rest in Martha Washington Cemetery (Clarkrange, TN) immediately following the service.

April 16, 1944 – June 3, 2024

Larry Davis, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He enjoyed being outdoors and spending time with family and friends. He never met a stranger and always had a smile on his face. He loved to talk and joke around with everyone. He was a member of the Lantana Baptist Church. He graduated from CCHS where he played high school football. After high school he went to work for General Motors in Michigan and retired from the company and then returned to Crossville and went to work for the State Highway Department, which he also retired from.

He was preceded in death by his parents Theador “Ted” Davis and Martha Louise (Leach) Davis; brothers Kenneth Davis, Joby Davis, and Carl Davis; and sisters Kathleen Powers, Gladys Wyatt, Jerleen Hyder, and Glenna Tabor.

Larry is survived by his wife Angela “Angie” Davis; son Darrell Davis and his wife Angela “Angie” Davis; brother Edward Davis; sisters Joyce Davis and Janet Johnson; grandchildren Ashley Davis, Caley Davis, Justin & Morgan McDonald, and Miranda & Justin Sherrill; great grandchildren Enzo Davis, Cohen Langlay, Madison Sherrill, Bryson Sherrill, and Carver McDonald; along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and his best friend Dave Kirk. He was truly loved and will be missed by many.

The Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home from 5-8pm.

Wade Newton Davis, age 57, was born in Crossville, TN to Steven Newton and Judy Kay Singleton Davis on April 26,1967 and passed away on May 27, 2024. He was a stone mason and on his downtime, enjoyed playing video games with Fortnight being his favorite. He was a family man that loved dancing with his grandchildren. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting, boating and gardening.

Wade is survived by his wife- Karen Leach Davis, children- Jacob Davis (Nikki), Aaron Davis (Jessica), Jonah Edmonds, Jacob Edmonds, Hannah Lemons, Brigette Perry (David), and Trey Edmonds (Kristine), grandchildren- Marilyn Judkins, Audrey Lemons, Declan Davis, Hudson Davis, Luna Davis, Noah Perry, Lillie Perry, Malachi Perry, Hollie Perry, Mallory Perry, and Harper Edmonds, brother- Heath Davis (Nora), and a large loving family including Little Man.

He is preceding in death by his parents, brothers- Steven Davis and Jimmy Ray Nelson and daughter- Lindsay Timpton.

There will be a memorial service on June 22, 2024 at Oaklawn Baptist Church at 1:00.

Barbara Blackmon, age 87, was born on October 12, 1936 to Elbert and Lorina Garrett in Byrdstown, TN and passed away on May 30, 2024 in Fairhope, AL.

Barbara was a very colorful and happy person. She was feisty and enjoyed life. She loved her family and enjoyed sharing stories with them. She loved the Lord and in the last few weeks she talked about Him wanting to make sure her family of 7 kids were going to Heaven. She loved to spread the Gospel and express her love for the Lord.

Barbara is survived by her children-Mitchell Glover, Marcia Conrad (Ken), Keith Glover (Paulette), Gregory Blaylock (Jennifer), Kathi McCammon (Robert), and Larry Blackmon; and brother- Howard Garrett (Bertha).

She was preceded in death by her parents Elbert Denton Garrett and Lorina Mae (Neal) Garrett; husband- Robert Blackmon, daughter- Beverly Gann, and brothers James Holis Garrett and Hoy Denton Garrett.

Services will be held on Monday, June 3, 2024 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11a-1p, with the service to follow at 1pm, Craig Ward officiating. She will be laid to rest in Neal Cemetery in Byrdstown, TN immediately following the service.

Howard Lane Patton, age 66, was born on April 4, 1958 to Willie Herbert and Cecile Patrick Patton in Crossville, TN and passed away there on May 30, 2024. He is survived by his siblings- Linda Futrell, Ava Patton, Rita Walker, Alan Patton and Harvey Patton. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Dale Patton. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 3, 2024 from 4 to 6 with a service to follow at 6:00. Mitchel Covington will be officiating.

Irene Shelton, age 77, was born on October 7, 1946 to Benton and Viola Seals in Pikeville, TN and passed away on May 30, 2024 in Crossville, TN.

Irene and her husband, Thelbert, owned Shelton Used Cars for over 40 years. She loved quilting, crocheting, and working puzzles, but especially enjoyed spending time with her great grandbabies.

She is survived by her children Faye (Raymond) Smith and Vicky (Darwin) Scarlett; grandchildren Eric Scarlett and Casey (Bradley) Sherrill; great grandchildren Kyler Watson Sherrill and Scarlett Tate; sister Geneva (Allen) Russell; nephew Lynn Russell, and his children Lauren and Landon Russell.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents Loyd Benton and Allie Viola (Miller) Seals; husband Thelbert Shelton; son Wayne “Buddy” Shelton; and siblings Millard Ray Seals and Della Lou Seals.

Services will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11am to 2pm, with the service to follow at 2pm, officiated by David Ray and Doyle Ashburn. She will be laid to rest in Crossville City Cemetery immediately following the service.

Pallbearers include: Eric Scarlett, Lynn Russell, Landon Russell, Cody Wright, Dale Crockett, and Adam Crockett. Honorary Pallbearers are: Allen Russell, David Ray, and Johnny Pleasant.

12/24/1946 Oak Park, IL – 05/25/2024 Fairfield Glade, TN

Janice Marie Rosback was born in Oak Park, IL and was the first child of Donald & Geneva Rosback (both deceased). She has a sister Jean (deceased) and a brother Thomas (Salida, CO).

Janice was married to her college sweetheart (Alan Gillespie) and together they have 2 sons – Scot Gillespie (Kodak, TN) and David Gillespie (Glenview, ll) and their adopted fur-friend Phineas. Together she & Alan enjoyed over 57 years of loving and joyful times together.

She loved her health care profession and had a successful career as a Registered Nurse specializing in Emergency care & Trauma. She retired in 2017 as the program manager of the Trauma program at Loyola University Medical Center in Illinois.

Her interests included her family – her sons, her grandchildren (Christopher, Elizabeth, and Jessen) and her great granddaughter (Adaline). She had a strong Christian faith and was very active in her church. Another interest was American history being a long time member of a national President Lincoln education group and was a founding member and officer of the Cumberland Mountain Civil War Round Table organization.

Janice will be sorely missed by her family and many friends and was surly welcomed at her arrival in Heaven.

April 17, 1955 – May 7, 2024

Born in Duluth, Minnesota, Michael (Mike) was the son of Ray Walimaa and Joan Gustason. He was the first born of three children and is survived by his siblings, Mary (Bill) Bird, of Virginia, MN and Brian (Joanne) Walimaa of Bradenton, FL. 

Mike is survived by his wife, Melinda, of 9 years and their children, Declan Walimaa, Sofia Raabe, and Lilly Walimaa and his birth children Tyler Walimaa and Katie Walimaa.  Along with two stepchildren, Max Raabe of Easton, CT and Zoe Raabe of Texas, his two granddaughters, Taryn Walimaa and Nova Scott.

He loved his many wonderful nieces and nephews. His friends were dear and countless. 

Mike was a gracious, loving and generous person. In addition to being a caring husband and father, he served in the US Navy for 20 years as Master Chief  Electrical Engineer on Nuclear Submarines. 

Mike’s quick wit was always on display with his jokes and funny stories. His smile was infectious and loved to connect with people. Mike will be missed dearly, but his kind heart lives on in those he touched.

Mike’s life will be celebrated in Crossville, TN at Cumberland Worship Center on June 29, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, consider donating to your local Rotary Club, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Houseboating sites such as Conley Bottom in Kentucky, and Voyageaire in Minnesota, or any website that relates to memories of Mike. It would make him smile!

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home for the Walimaa Family.

Gary Ray, age 78, was born on February 10, 1946 to the late Jack and Zella (Shaver) Ray in Page, WV and passed away on May 24, 2024 in Cookeville, TN.

Gary loved doing anything outdoors; fishing, hunting, camping, you name it. But the thing he loved the most was just living life and taking advantage of every possible moment.

Gary is survived by his siblings David Ray, Linda Crabbe, and June Mays; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

The Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory. Visitation will be from 5-7pm, with the service to follow at 7pm, Craig Ward officiating. He will be laid to rest in Sylvan Lake Cemetery in Sanford, FL on Saturday, June 1, 2024, time TBD.