Michael LaVaughn Woody, 46, was born on July 9, 1971 to James Woody and Edna Barnes in Indianapolis, IN. He passed away on May 19, 2018.

He is survived by his grandmother, Juanita Montgomery; mother, Edna Barnes; children, Kayla Berrier (Adam) and Keyna Vincent; grandchildren, Joslynn Berrier and Harmony and Gavin Vincent; and brothers, James, Stuart, and Drew Woody.

He is preceded in death by his father, James Woody; and brother, Terry Woody.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 30th from 5 to 7 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. A memorial service will also be held on Wednesday following visitation with Ralph Reagan officiating.

Arta Gaye Brown, age 86, was born on December 19, 1931 in Sparta, TN to Robert and Lou Brock Richardson and passed away May 26, 2018 in Sparta, TN. She was a cook in one of our local school’s cafeteria and as a result had a large family of children. She enjoyed working in her flowers and gardening, sewing, fishing, playing cards, and playing with her grandchildren. They were the apple of her eye.

She is survived by her children- Debbie Hensley (Allen), Dwana Deck (Randy), Joey Brown (Robin), Sheri Nichols, and Lisa Latrenta; grandchildren- Eric (Chasidy),Tammy (Jay), Jo (Cory), Heather (Linkous), Hannah (Dilan), James (Carlyn), and Vanna (Joey); and great grandchildren- Kylee, Chloe, Jason, Emma, Alli, Amelia, Thaid, Letty, Bentley, Caysen, Luther, Pearl, Calvin, Knox, John, and Daniel. She was preceded in death by her parents.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 from 9 to 11 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home with service to follow at 11 with Mike McCartney officiating. Burial will be in New Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Robert Philip Nauman, 75, was born on April 19, 1943 to Philip and Margaret Nauman in Detroit, Michigan. He passed away on May 22, 2018.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Nauman; sons, Daniel and Donald Nauman; grandson, Alexander Nauman; and sister, Judy DaSilva.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Margaret Nauman; and sister, Barbara Christman.

A memorial service for Robert will be held on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at the Westminster Presbyterian Church 114 Stonehenge Dr. Crossville, TN at 4:00 p.m.

Jerry Wayne Walker, 64, was born on February 8, 1954 to Hollis Dale and Helen Claude Walker in Crossville, TN. He passed away on May 22, 2018. Jerry loved old cars and going to car shows. Most of all, he loved going to church.

He is survived by his wife, Drucilla Walker; brother, Richard Lynn Walker (Donna Elaine Walker); uncles, Marvin and Wayne Lowe and Hack Walker; aunts, Helen Lowe, Viola Lowe, Lena Walker, Birdie Walker, Betty Walker, and Roxie Walker; nephews, Jason Shawn Hubbard, Danny Ray Bowman, Chad Wheeler, and Wally Tabor; and nieces, Memory Tabor, Rebecca Wheeler, Samantha Smith, and Amanda Deloache.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Hollis Dale and Helen Claude Walker; grandparents, Lonzo and Gladys Lowe; and uncles, James Walker and Claude Walker.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, May 26, 2018 from 10 to 2 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. A funeral service for Jerry will also be held on Saturday following visitation with Mark Hall officiating. He will be laid to rest in Bowman Cemetery.

Lucy Ella Lewis, 60, was born on January 6, 1958 to Willie McCoy and Dessie E. Hargis Norrod in Crossville, TN. She passed away on May 14, 2018. Lucy enjoyed sewing and fixing and piddling with things. She loved playing with her grandchildren and reminiscing about old times.

She is survived by her son, Cloyd Edward Lewis; daughters, Merri A. Potter (Bill), Treva M. Miller (Chris), and Callie Bateman (Bill); grandchildren, Meribeth, Morgin, and Masilen Potter, Matthew Dewayne Davis, Waylon Ray, Colby Lee, and Kadie Danielle Lakens, Haydn Ella, Walker Tuff, and Fayth Grace Lewis, and Romolo Visquera; brothers, Edward Norrod (Shirley) and William Norrod (Nancy); and sisters, Leda Welch (Ralph) and Linda Brown.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Willie McCoy and Dessie E. Hargis Norrod; husband, James Edward Lewis; brothers, Kermit, David, Gentes, and Benjamin Norrod; and sister, Reba Jean Corbett.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, May 17, 2018 from 5 to 8 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services for Lucy will be held on Friday, May 18, 2018 at 11 also at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Mack Willis officiating. She will be laid to rest in Thomas Springs Cemetery.

William Robert McFarland, age 77, was born on November 28, 1940 to the late William Thomas and Lucy Mae Davis McFarland in Harriman, TN. He passed away on May 13, 2018 in Knoxville, TN. He was a farmer that enjoyed his job, tinkering with anything he could get his hands on and playing music. He sang and played guitar, accordion and piano daily.

He is survived by his sisters- Mary McFarland and Anita Harris (Ronnie); nieces- Tiffany Banniza and Jennifer Rusk; 3 grand nieces and one grand nephew; and an ex-wife- Katherine McFarland. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-Glenn McFarland.

There will be a graveside service on Friday, May 18, 2018, in New Era Cemetery at 1:00.

George Paul Kerley was born on December 29, 1917 to William and Arva Selby Kerley in Pikeville, TN. He passed away on May 8, 2018. Paul was a member of the Daysville Church of Christ. He loved working when he could, gardening, and farming.

He is survived by sons, Ronald Kerley and Dallas Kerley; and daughter Karen Reed. Paul is loved by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Arva Selby Kerley; wife, Mary Pauline Kerley; son, Donnie Kerley; grandsons, Steven Kerley and Brent Swallows; and siblings, Oscar Kerley, Carl Kerley, Theodore Kerley, Dora Wood, Lilly Davis, Malinda Brown, Pinah Tanner, and Ida Brown.

Family will receive friends on Friday, May 11, 2018 from 12 to 2 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. A funeral service for Paul will also be held following visitation with Dennis Lovell and Larry McDuffy officiating. He will be laid to rest in Big Lick Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of George Paul Kerley to Avalon Hospice 645 S. Main St. Crossville, TN 38555.

Michael Larry Smith, “Mike,” was born on April 27, 1945 to Charlie and Mauddean Medley Smith in Marietta, GA. He passed away on May 7, 2018. Mike was a Deacon of Isoline Baptist Church, and he was a noted humanitarian. He was also a collector of valuable junk and enjoyed tinkering on things. Mike loved to go fishing, hunting, and riding his motorcycle with John Letcher.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Smith of Crossville, TN; son, Michael L. Smith II (Brandy Smith) of Crossville, TN; daughter, Laura D. Smith (William Filer) of St. Petersburg, FL; granddaughters, Chelsea Letcher (Jean Santiago) of St. Petersburg, FL, Emily Letcher (Richard Hopkins), of Seminole, FL, and Michaela Smith of Crossville, TN; and great grandson, Jaidyn Letcher of Seminole, FL.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Mauddean Medley Smith; brother- Richard Eugene Smith and Charles Wayne Smith.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, May 12, 2018 from 12 to 3 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. A funeral service for Mike will also be held on Saturday following visitation with Frank Kirby officiating. He will be laid to rest in Rinnie Cemetery.

Opal Willene Jones was born on September 15, 1937 to General and Dora Kerley Wood. She passed away on May 4, 2018. Willene was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church at Big Lick. She worked at Crossville Medical Group for 23 years. She moved to Nashville and worked at the Renaissance Hotel for 27 years. She loved her jobs and coworkers. She loved to travel and dearly loved her family and spending time with them. Willene was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and aunt.

She is survived by her son, Michael Jones; sisters, Loreda Davis of Crossville, TN and Carlene Bennudriti (John) of Hixson, TN; and five nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, General and Dora Kerley Wood; brother, Gerald Wood; and nephew, Keith Wood.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 9th from 12 to 2 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. A memorial service for Willene will also be held on Wednesday at 2.

Eileen M. O’Barsky, 90, was born on January 16, 1928 in Cleveland, OH to Walter and Emma Bartlett. She passed away on May 1, 2018.

She is survived by her son, Dan O’Barsky and wife Vicki of Michigan, daughter, Leslie Klein and husband John of Texas, son, Mike O’Barsky and wife Darcie of South Carolina, and daughter Val Morehouse and husband Jim of Pennsylvania, 10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles B. O’Barsky, grandson, T.J. Morehouse, and parents, Walter and Emma Bartlett.

A memorial service for Eileen will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 4 p.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church.