Harless Eugene Wood, 83, was born on March 27, 1935 to the late Oliver Cleveland and Florence Mae Pollard Wood in Crossville, TN. He departed from this life on Monday, April 30, 2018. Harless loved listening to bluegrass music, playing his guitar and other musical instruments. He also enjoyed sitting under a shade tree telling stories and going to yard sales.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Roberta Simmons Wood; children, Kenneth Wood and wife, Valarie, Karen Cottrell and husband Lonnie, and daughter-in-law, Selena Wood; grandchildren: Kevin, Kristy, Adam, Kalon, and Kari; 6 great grandchildren; and brothers and sisters, O.C. Wood of Crossville, Richard Wood of Crossville, May Bell Hill of Mount Juliet, and Ruby King of Crossville.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Florence Wood; son, Billy Wood; brothers, Albert Wood, Estle Wood, and Hebron Wood; sisters, Addean Standefer and Mary Ellen Brewer; and other family and friends.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 from 5 to 8 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services for Harless will be held on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 1 with Danny Wyatt officiating. He will be laid to rest in Akins Cemetery.

Richard Davis Graham, 78, of Crossville, TN, was born on April 22, 1940 to Wilbur and Edith Graham in Latrobe, PA. He passed away on April 29, 2018. Richard loved golfing and everything about it.

He is survived by his wife, Danette Graham; children, Paul, Stewurt, Mary Beth, and Jeffrey; grandchildren, Nathan and Alexander; and sister, Mary Virginia Edwards.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

July 18, 1916 – April 30, 2018

Lillian Brooker, 101 years and 9 months old, of Crossville, passed away April 30, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years Conner Lee Brooker. A memorial service will be held Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at 2 p.m., with Reverend Andrew Solomon officiating.

Lillian was born July 18, 1916, in Cloquet, Minnesota, the daughter of the late Jacob and Hilma Maki Westerback.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Janet Brooker and Farrell Odom of Crossville; son, Lee Brooker of LIberty; grandchildren, Andy and Julie Bass of Knoxville; Jennifer Wheeler of Crossville; Johnny Bass of Crossville; and Allyson Odom Collinsworth of Nashville. Great-grandchildren include Savana Wheeler, Lily Wheeler, Nic Bass, Jake Bass, Zack Bass, and Ella Collinsworth.

Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Cumberland County, 30 E. Adams St. Crossville, TN 38555 or Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 1461 Sparta Hwy., Crossville, TN 38571.

Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of arrangements.

Tina Pyles, age 40, was born on January 20, 1978 in Crossville, TN to Sammy and Grace Matthews Pyles and passed away in Union City, TN on April 28, 2018. Growing up she was raised in the Baptist faith. She was Daddy’s Girl but loved to be with her mother, spending time with her family was what she treasured most. She enjoyed reading, consuming the books she could get her hands on. She wrote poetry and has had a poem published. She will be missed by all.

She is survived by her father- Sammy Pyles (Linda); brothers- Steve Pyles (Cathy) and William Pyles; sister- Hannah Pyles; and many other loving family members. She is preceded in death by her mother- Grace Matthews Pyles.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at 11:00 in Rinnie Cemetery. Wayne Matthews will officiate.

February 6, 1937 – April 20, 2018

Dorothy, 81, of Saginaw, MI passed away Friday, April 20, 2018. She loved her dog, Tito and St. Alphonsus Church. She worked at CMC for 29 years.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Valerie Bogdan; 3 sisters; 1 brother; and husband, August Louchart, of 27 years.

She is survived by her only son, Benjamin Louchart; daughter-in-law, Tammy Louchart; sister, Angie Quick; and brother, Eddie Bogdan.

Funeral services for Samantha Music, 49, of Crossville, will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 2:00. Family will receive friends prior to services from 12 to 2 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in Music Cemetery.

James Joe Phillips, 58, of Crossville, TN passed away Monday, April 23, 2018.

He was born January 25, 1960. He is the son of the late Dexter Phillips and Dorothy Marie (Turner) Phillips. He was a loving and caring father, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be truly missed by all of his friends and family.

He is survived by his wife, Doris Phillips; daughter, Sheena Phillips; brother, Paul Phillips; and two grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his sisters, Lola Wilbanks and Sydney Sisco; and brothers, Calvin Phillips and Lee Phillips.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, April 26, 2018 from 1 to 3 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services for James will also be held on Thursday following visitation at 3 with Pastor Mike Kerley officiating. He will be laid to rest in Turner Cemetery.

Vera Annette Smith, 76, of Crossville, TN was born on November 27, 1941 to Herbert and Alma Johnson Robbins. She passed away on April 14, 2018

She is survived by her children, Pamela Jean Hinch, Jeffrey Lynn Smith, and Robert Carl Smith; grandchildren, Dustin Thomas Hinch, Stephanie Jean Campbell, Emily LouAnn Hinch, Jeremiah James Smith, Megan Rene’ Hanson, Cheryl Thompson, and Bo Smith; 3 great grandchildren; siblings, Janette Reagan, Bobby Robbins, David Robbins, Ted Robbins, and Sandra Miller.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Smith; parents, Herbert and Alma Robbins; siblings, Darlene Merritt and Freddy Robbins.

A celebration of life for Ms. Smith will be held on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at Mayland Baptist Church.

Miles Douglas Trivett was born on April 13, 2018 and passed away on April 14, 2018.

He is survived by his parents, Luke Trivett and Nicole Cohen; brother, Landon Cohen; and grandparents, Doug and Lillian Trivett, Scott Cohen (Lori), Cindee Stephens, and Mike Warden.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 from 4 to 6 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. A funeral service will also be held on Tuesday following visitation with Danny Smith officiating. He will be laid to rest in Hedgecoth Cemetery on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 11:00.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Crab Orchard Christian Church Building Fund.

Richard (Rick) Lloyd Boles, Jr. (Booger), was born on April 22, 1962 to Richard and Stella Boles in Crossville, TN. He passed away on April 12, 2018. He was of the Baptist faith. He loved hunting, fishing, riding his  motorcycle, and being with family and friends. He loved being outdoors.

He is survived by his parents, Richard and Stella Boles; brothers, Bruce (Cindy) Boles and Bobby (Rhonda) Boles; sister, Brandi Kirk; nieces and nephews, Kayla Boles, Kayla and Brittany Thompson, and Hank and Amanda Taylor; great nephew, Malaki Boles; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Sam Boles; grandmother, Gustie Blaylock; grandfather, Lige Farr; grandmother, Girtharee Farr Price; uncles, Vernon, Wesley, Walter, and Edgar Farr; aunts Gladys Smith and Shirley King.

Family will receive friends on Sunday, April 15, 2018 from 2:00 to 5:00 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mr. Boles will be held on Monday, April 16, 2018 at 11:00 at Crossville Memorial. He will be laid to rest in Haley’s Grove Cemetery.