Brenda Joyce Stone, 71, was born on July 6, 1947 in Muncie, IN. She passed away on October 31, 2018. Brenda loved crocheting and doing arts and crafts. She also enjoyed working in puzzlebooks.

She is survived by her husband, Floyd Stone; children, Anna Gaskins, David Stone, and Lisa Davis (Ray); grandchildren, Michael Brumbalough, Josh Davis, Wesley Green, Kaitlyn Green, and Angel Gaskins; and great grandchildren, Jace, Olivia, Landon, Emma, Kaydence, Alaigha, Adrianna, Alanah, Brylee, Brodee, Braden, Bradlee, Jackson, and Kimber.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Lola Bertram.

Family will receive friends on Friday, November 2, 2018 from 6 to 8 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services for Brenda will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 10 with Ralph Reagan and Dusty Watson officiating. She will be laid to rest in Music Cemetery.

Jonathan Michale Norris, 35, was born on July 10, 1983 to Luther and Lisa Smith Norris in Crossville, TN. He passed away on October 31, 2018. Jonathan loved golfing and racing cars. He also enjoyed singing and music, hanging out with family and friends, everything about Alabama football, traveling, reading, basketball, and hunting.

He is survived by his parents; children: Joshua Michael Norris, Joseph Morgan Norris, Cameryn Marcus Norris, and Caden Luke Norris; sister, Jessica Nicole Hayes; and grandmother, Hattie Shilling.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Jess and Imogene Norris and Henry Smith.

Family will receive friends on Friday, November 2, 2018 from 6 to 8 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services for Jonathan will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 1:00 with Butch Stapleton officiating. He will be laid to rest in Eastland Cemetery.

Wanda Lee Lewis, 72, was born on June 20, 1946 in Crossville, TN to the late Cloyd and Ova Bolin Lewis. She passed away on October 25, 2018. Throughout her life, she enjoyed taking care of her parents and babysitting her nieces and nephews. Wanda loved reading the Bible, quilting, and working puzzles.

She is survived by several cousins and nieces.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Joe, John, Jesse, and James; and sister, Betty.

Family will receive friends on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home from 4 to 7. Funeral services for Wanda will be held on Monday, October 29, 2018 at 1 with Michael Lowery officiating. She will be laid to rest in Thomas Springs Cemetery.

Willard Lacy Upchurch, 72, was born on April 11, 1946 to Ridley and Lillian Neal Upchurch in Jamestown, TN. He passed away on October 19, 2018. Lacy spent his life loving God, family… especially his wife Kay, and all persons he worked with or encountered in life.  Lacy had a passion for Agriculture, a heart for giving, a talent for teaching, a gift for communicating, and was a natural leader.  Lacy’s path was set at an early age, growing up in a rural, Agricultural community.  Participating in 4-H and FFA activities, he had mentors that would help shape his life.  Lacy attended the University of Tennessee receiving a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degree in Agriculture with concentrations in Animal Science.  After graduation in 1967, he went to work for the “UT Agricultural Extension Service” in Madison County, TN, and would later transfer back closer to “home” serving as a 4-H Agent, Adult Agricultural Agent and County Director in Cumberland County.  In 1977, Lacy would leave Extension to farm in partnership with Ed Lanquist raising both hogs and cattle.  During that period, he was actively involved in State organizations such as the Tennessee Livestock Producers, Tennessee Pork Producers, and Tennessee Farm Bureau (TFB).  His long-standing participation with the TFB would lead to him being elected as the 7^th President in the organization’s history in 2005.  As TFB President, he and Kay moved to Columbia, Tennessee where he would lead the Nation’s largest Farm Bureau organization.  His leadership would help shape agriculture in Tennessee and across the country.  Lacy retired from the Tennessee Farm Bureau in December 2015, and moved back to his home in Homestead to spend more time with Kay, his kids, grandkids, and great grandson.  Lacy was very active in the Homestead Methodist Church and continued his community involvement.  Until his passing, he remained true to his “agricultural roots” growing a large vegetable garden, tending to his orchard and vineyard, and raising beef cattle with his son.

He is survived by his wife, Kay Upchurch; son: Gregg Upchurch (Lena); daughters, Melissa Upchurch Edwards (Steve) and Christie Upchurch (Scott VanWinkle); grandchildren: Kayla Ann Davis, Sarah Edwards Condra (Cole), Emily Upchurch, Taylor Edwards (Cody Morris) , John Edwards, Bailey Lewis (Colt), and Paul Martin Thompson; great grandson, William Scott Lewis; brother, Jack Upchurch; and sisters, Jonelda Cole, Helen Pierce, and Betty Vernon.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, James Upchurch.

Norma Martin Fordyce, 86, was born on November 8, 1931 in Columbus, GA to the late Quinton and Eura Welch Martin. She passed away on October 16, 2018 in Crossville, TN.

She is survived by her sons, Patrick Michael Rodgers, Daniel Neil Rodgers, and Louis Quinton Rodgers; six grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert A. Fordyce, and sister, Martha H. Davis.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 1 to 2 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life to follow.

Marion “Cookie” Carter-Page, 60, was born on November 7, 1957 to Robert Carter, Sr. and Estelle Taylor Carter in Crossville, TN. She passed away on October 14, 2018. Cookie loved to cook for her family and collect art decorations.

She is survived by her son, Eric Shane Threet of Crossville; daughter, Rhonda Siems of Fairfield Glade; granddaughter, McKenna Siems of Fairfield Glade; grandson, Brayden Threet of Crossville; brothers, Robert Carter, Jr. and Jerry Wayne Carter; and sister, Susie Pugh.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Katherine Wood.

Christalena Speaks, 45, was born on September 7, 1973 to Willie and Wilma Speaks in Dayton, OH and passed away on October 10, 2018 in Crossville, TN. She as an assistant produce manager at Kroger and enjoyed camping, hiking, fishing, gardening, and other outdoor activities. Christalena loved working with children and hanging out with family and friends. She loved her dog, Canyon, and the two cats she rescued, Pumpkin and Payson.

She is survived by her parents, David and Wilma Ladd; sisters, Teresa Hall (Dale), Lisa Hicks (Scott), and Penny Gray; brothers, Jamie and Donny Speaks; nieces and nephews, Jennifer, Joseph, Kenneth, Jeremiah, Victoria, Brandon, Brittany, and Kevin.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 5 to 6 p.m. at Faith Assembly of God. A celebration of life for Christalena will also be held Saturday evening following visitation with Pastor Steven Pickard officiating.

Theresa Johanna Lester, 71, was born on April 15, 1947 to James Brusky and Eleanor Doll in Marshfield, WI. She passed away on October 8, 2018. Theresa loved to go fishing, dancing with Charles, and hanging out with friends and family. She also loved the Green Bay Packers. She enjoyed playing puzzles, stitchery and quilting, and gardening.

She is survived by her daughters, Michelle Soleimani-Mafi (Andrew Randall), Lisa Suggs (Todd), and Heidi Rhay (Brian); sons, Mark Soleimani (Nicole) and David Lester; grandchildren, Jared, Olivia, Maggie, Kira, Maia, Brian II, and Zoe; siblings, Warren Rhyner II, Cynde Cullen, Mike Brusky, and Barb Schmitt; and father, James Brusky.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Eleanor Doll; and husband, Charles Lester.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 from 10:00 to 10:30 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home with services to follow. There will also be an Open House at 12:00 at 4054 Lone Wolf Circle Crossville, TN 38572.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in her name to The American Cancer Society.

Stella Wilbanks, 99, was born on February 21, 1919 to the late Taylor and Virgie Whitson Bilbrey in Cookeville, TN. She passed away on October 7, 2018. Stella enjoyed being outside working on her lawn and raising flowers. She also loved cooking and making ceramics. Stella was a smart business woman who enjoyed socializing with her friends and relatives.

She is survived by her son: Richard Wilbanks (Cindy).

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Virgil Casto Wilbanks; son: Virgil Lee Wilbanks; sisters: Mary Alice Randolph, Katherine Sellers, and Pearl Walker; and brother: Kenneth Bilbrey.

Graveside services for Stella will be held on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 2:00 in Crossville City Cemetery.

Wilma Jo Howard Morales, 78, was born on July 28, 1940 in Rickman, TN to the late Harvey G. and Vula Matthews Howard. She passed away on October 7, 2018.

She is survived by her children, Cynthia Sells (Jimmy Norris), Bobby Sells, Jr. (Luann), Ricky Sells (Tammy), and Shelly Clouse (Rick); grandchildren, Michelle Hearndon, Michael Cross, Dane Sells, Brandalyn Plemmons, Brittany Rich, Evan Sells, Caleb Clouse, and Zach Sells; great grandchildren, Shea Terrell, Logan Cross, Conner Marcum, Dylan Potter, Matthew Plemmons, Aidan Sells, Nolan Sells, Greyson Watson, Landon Allen, and Lylah Clouse; and brother, Grady Morris Howard.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Carlis Lee Howard, James Hubert Howard, Richard Horace Howard, and Billie Gray Howard; and sister, Mildred Marie Livingston.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 from 10 to 12 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services for Wilma will also be held on Tuesday following visitation with Eric Barrett officiating. She will be laid to rest in Okalona Cemetery in Livingston, TN.