Patsy Lynn (Archer) France died on August 15, 2018 at the age of 83.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Lee France; and parents, Margaret and Denver Archer.

She is survived by her step-son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Jamie France; grandchildren, Craig (Sarah) France and Maggie (Josh) Waggener; great grandchildren, Ralph and Jesse Waggener; brother, Jerry Archer; and sister, Ann Archer.

Patsy was a member of Saint Alphonsus Catholic Church where she was a member of the choir for many years. She was a volunteer at Cumberland Medical Center for over 28 years.

Most importantly, she was an avid fan and supporter of the University of Tennessee Vols. She was fondly known as the “Orange Lady.”

We give special thanks for all the love and care given to Patsy by the staff at Dominion Senior Living and Hospice of Cumberland County.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at Saint Alphonsus Catholic Church with a 10:00 funeral to follow. Father Jim Harvey will be officiating. A family burial will be held in Axley’s Chapel Cemetery in Greenback, TN.

Ester Ithama Davis, 83, was born on January 27, 1935 to the late Nim Rod and Nettie (Slaven) Roysdon. Ester passed away on August 14, 2018 with her children at her bedside. Ester was a homemaker and enjoyed her flowers and gardening. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 36 years, Clarence Davis.

Ester and Clarence had 6 children who all live in Crossville: son, Mike (Sharon) Davis, son, Steve (JoAnn) Davis, daughter, Lois Davis, daughter, Lisa (J.E.) Davis, son, Jeff Davis, and daughter, Amy Davis (Bobby Hall); grandchildren, Chad and Josh Davis, Mitch Davis, Toshua Berdy, Jeremy and Dalton Davis, and Bo Foster; great grandchildren, Elliott, Owen, and Sofie Davis, Rylie and Addy Davis, Timmy and Darren Rosser, Carrie Berdy, and Madison Davis; and great great grandchild, Olivia Rosser.

Ester was next to the oldest of 12 children. She is survived by brothers, Clarence and JC Roysdon and sisters, Pat Boyer and Cordie Russell. She was preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy Watson, brother, Buddy Roysdon, sister, Bee Harris, sister, Clara Jean Wilson, brother, Elzo Roysdon, sister, Jewel Woods, and brother, David Roysdon.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, August 16, 2018 from 1 to 3 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. A funeral service for Ester will also be held on Thursday at 3 with Thom Hassler officiating. She will be laid to rest in New Era Cemetery.

Suzette Marie Rogers, 51, was born on October 14, 1966 in Lakeland, FL to Joseph Eugene Rogers and Nancy VanKleeck Peterson. She enjoyed going horseback riding and bowling. Suzette also loved reading a good book and spending time with her mother.

She is survived by her mother, Nancy Peterson; special friend, David Lee Ward; brother, Jarel Joseph Rogers; and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her father, Joseph Rogers.

A graveside service for Suzette will be held on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 1 in Crossville City Cemetery.

Hazel Josephine Campbell, 71, was born on March 15, 1947 to the late Joe and Hazel Riddle Campbell. She passed away on August 9, 2018. Hazel was an operator at Sonitrol. She loved crocheting and crafting.

She is survived by her nephew, Norman Roach and several cousins.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Eva Roach.

A graveside service for Hazel will be held on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 10:00 in Crossville City Cemetery with Bro. Kenneth Chadwell officiating.

Robert E. “Bob” Garrett was born on June 24, 1932 in New Castle, IN to the late Asberry and Alma Garrett. He passed away on August 9, 2018. Bob and his wife, Frances, were married for 63 years. He was a faithful member of Meridian Baptist Church and worked at Kroger for 42 years.

He is survived by his wife, Frances L. (Davenport) Garrett; son, Mike (June) Garrett; daughter, Jan (Mark) Madden; grandchildren, Jeremy (Traci) Garrett, Holly Beth (Gentry) Brown, Shane Alan Madden, Dustin Mark Madden, and Corbin Garrett Madden; and great grandchildren, Mikey Garrett, Myka Garrett, Mason Garrett, Ella Gann, Eli Gann, Easton Brown, and Courtney (Jason) Shockley.

He is preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Melinda Shayne Barnett; brother, William Donald Garrett; and sisters, Betty Jean Garrett and L. Mildred Orme.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, August 11, 2018 from 12 to 2 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. A funeral service for Bob will also be held on Saturday following visitation at 2 with Pastor Mike Garrett officiating. He will be laid to rest in Crossville City Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be, Jeremy Garrett, Shane Madden, Dustin Madden, Corbin Madden, Gentry Brown, and Mark Madden. The honorary pallbearers are, Joel Green, Ted Johnson, Elmo Cox, Tommy French, Dennis Ray, Odell Whittenburg, Gene Tollett, Randy Fish, and Dave Whittenburg.

Joe C. James, 70, was born on May 7, 1948 in Rhea Co., Tennessee to the late Thomas and Velma Thurman James. He passed away on August 8, 2018.

He is survived by his wife, Anna James; daughter, Connasina Cox; son-in-law, Michael Cox; daughter, Deanna St. James Van Ruden; brothers, Charlie and Darrell James; and sisters, Marie Renaker, Rose Simeson, and Carolyn James.

He is preceded in death his parents; brother, Newell James; and sister, Betty Griffith.

Family will receive friends on Friday, August 10, 2018 from 1:00 to 3:00 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. A funeral service for Joe will also be held on Friday following visitation with Pastor Mike McCoy officiating. He will be laid to rest in Davis Cemetery.

Orrin (Joe) Geyman was born on September 20, 1944 and passed away on August 6, 2018. He served in the Navy as a young man and retired from Xerox after 35 years.

He is survived by his wife, Josie; daughter, Cherine (Ric); grandsons, Dylan (Ashley) and Jordon; and sister, Jane.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Orrin and Elva Geyman; son, Michael; daughter, Shana; and sister, Ann.

James Homer Thor Gayheart, 33, was born on October 16, 1984 in Inverness, FL to Edgar and Susan Gayheart, Jr. He passed away on August 5, 2018.

He is survived by his wife, Monica Gayheart; children, Kristopher, Kaleb, Kyle, and Katelynn; sisters, Erica Hale, Lucinda Snedeker, Jennifer Swain, Julie Pleasant, and Donya Gayheart; and brother, Edgar Gayheart III.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, August 9, 2018 from 1:00 to 3:00 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. A funeral service will also be held on Thursday following visitation at 3 with Bro. Harold Cox officiating.

Linda Sue Johnson, 66, of Crossville, TN was born on June 21, 1952 to Herod and Evelyn Pugh Huffman. She passed away on August 6, 2018. Linda loved spending time with her family and watching her grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughters, Cindy Lowe (Duke) and Judy Johnson; son, Buddy Johnson; grandchildren, Jesse and Kealey Lowe, Jesse Lawson, Dakota Johnson, and Harley Walker; great grandchildren, Haley, Herman, and Hunter; brother, Wayne Huffman; and sister, Judy Huffman.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Herod and Evelyn Pugh Huffman; husband, Cy Johnson; brothers, Larry and Jerry Huffman; and sisters, Lora Bradley and Joyce Bohannon.

Family will receive friends on Wed. August 8, 2018 from 12 to 2 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. A funeral service for Linda will also be held on Wednesday following visitation at 2 with Pastor Mike Reagan officiating. She will be laid to rest in Pugh Cemetery.

Peggy Louise Shipwash Ruchotzke of Pleasant Hill, TN passed away peacefully July 26^th at Wharton Nursing Home Memory Care Unit.

She was born September 15, 1929 to parents Raymond and Hazel (Morris) Shipwash of Harriman, TN, where she grew up. Beside her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by husband, Don, in 2007, daughter, Mary Lynn, in 1997, and brother-in-law, Paul Hudson, in 1994. Peggy was of the Baptist faith and attended Pleasant Hill Baptist Missionary Church until her health failed. Peggy met her husband, Don (who was from Iowa and was working for the Dept. of Energy in Oak Ridge), on a blind date and their love endeared for 49 and a half years. Peggy was a wonderful daughter, wife, mother, sister, and aunt.

Peggy and Don traveled the United States in their fifth-wheel, once taking a six-month trip which included Peggy crouching on the truck floor while traveling through Glacier National Park. Peggy never met a stranger and had many friends in the Uplands Retirement Village in Pleasant Hill and many friends she met while camping, either waiting for the green-jays to show up in Texas or around a bonfire in places like Olympic National Park in Washington or the many beautiful state parks in Tennessee. After Don’s stroke, they spent the warmer winter months in Pharr, Texas, where Don could walk, and they could ride their bikes. Peggy loved to read and make costume jewelry out of old beads she found and new ones she bought in a bead shop wherever she went and generously gave to her friends. Peggy had a quick wit even after her dementia set in and always had a mind of her own which she didn’t hesitate to share her opinion that let to many interesting and lively conversations and discussions.

Left to cherish many fond memories are: sister, Betty Hudson of Kingston, niece, Kay Austin of Kingston; nephews, Don (Janet Hudson) of Clinton, and Sid (Cynthia) of Knoxville; and a host of family members on both sides of the family who all called her “Aunt Peggy.”

The family is in appreciation of the compassionate and good care of Peggy for 2 and a half years while at Wharton Nursing Home and Caris Hospice in the later weeks.

There will be a private service held at a later date.

If you would like to remember Peggy with a gift or donation to Wharton Nursing Home P.O. Box 168 Pleasant Hill, TN 38578, she would have liked that.