Ronnie Clyde Lewis, age 79, was born on December 6, 1944 to Everett Findley and Dora Jane McCormick in Crossville, TN and passed away in Crossville on April 10, 2024. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and also in Vietnam as a Combat Engineer. He would play music “to bring a little bit of home to the soldiers”. His passions were God, family, and music. Ronnie loved singing and playing music. He has written songs, copyrighted and recorded, and is in the Webb Pierce Hall of Fame. He served his community as a deputy for 5 years.

He is survived by his wife- Virginia Gail Lewis, daughters- Rhonda Derrick (Billy) and Sheila Templeton (Allan); grandchildren- Brittany Derrick (Brandon), Cody Derrick (Tabitha), John McCuistion Jr. (Stefanie), and Brandi Norris (Thomas); 17 great grandchildren, siblings- Shirley Maynard, Sandra Looper, and Jerry Copeland (Aileen); and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, sister- Virgie Brown; and brothers-Jerome and Robert “Butch” Lewis and Paul Campbell.

The family will receive friends at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home on Sunday, April 14, 2024 from 1 to 3 with a funeral service to follow. Junior Pugh will officiate and burial will be in Crossville City Cemetery.

Jenny Renee Wood, age 50, was born on February 19, 1974 to Jimmy Ray and Marie Ann Heiskell Pleasant in Crossville, TN and passed away in her home in Crossville, TN on April 3, 2024. She loved living life and music and fashion was her passion! She is survived by her father- Jimmy Pleasant, husband- Stuart Wood, son- Tyler Kerley (Ashley), and sister- Trina Pleasant. She is preceded in death by her mother- Marie Ann Warner.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Crossville First Freewill Baptist Church from 12 to 2 with service to follow. Avery Brown will officiate with burial in Thomas Springs Cemetery.

Troy Rector, age 93, was born in Sparta, TN to Marion Francis and Effie Lewis Rector on July 8, 1930 and passed away in his home in Crossville, TN on April 5, 2024. He is survived by his wife- Cleasie M. Rector; sons- Dennie Rector (Teresa), Danny Rector (Mary), Donnie and Darrell Rector; grandchildren- Kayla,Troy, Austin, Rebecca and Emily; several great grandchildren and a sister- Geneva Sorrell. He was preceded in death by his parents, sons- Doyle and Delbert Rector; grandsons- Dustin and Michael; and siblings- Alva and Thurman Rector, Ruby Jordan and Richard Lewis.

The family will receive friends on Monday, April 8, 2024, from 11 to 1 with a service to follow. Bro. Howard Burnette will officiate and burial will be in Browntown Cemetery

Teresa Troglin, age 64, was born on August 14, 1959 to Claude and Myrtle Jo (Brewer) Nichols in Crossville, TN and passed away on April 1, 2024 in her home surrounded by her family. She was a dedicated mother that loved being around her family most of all.

She is survived by her husband Charles Troglin; children David (Jennifer) Troglin and Jessica (James) Williamson; grandchildren Christy, Mackenzie, Jacob, Kiyla, Kelsey, Hunter, and Tucker; great grandchildren Delilah and Bennett; and siblings Donna VanWinkle, Kathy Wilson, Joyce Bolin, and Norman Nichols.

Teresa was preceded in death by her parents.

Services will be held on Friday, April 5, 2024 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12-2pm, with the service to follow at 2pm, Adam Hargis officiating. She will be laid to rest in Seals Cemetery immediately following the service.

September 22, 1946 – March 30, 2024

Joyce was a kind and caring soul who often went out of her way to help her friends and family. She loved to cook and bake then shower those around her with meals and tasty treats.  She had a hard time cooking for one, but could whip up a feast for an army in a heartbeat.

Joyce loved being around her friends and family.  Family trips, holidays or just sharing a meal out with friends. She had a way of making everyone smile with her quick wit and fun shenanigans wherever she went.

Joyce is survived by her children,  Dawn Mavromatidis (Harry), Robert Shencavitz (Lori),and Tracy Shencavitz.  Her two sisters Sharon Massaro (Ray) and Linda Warrenski (John). Her grandchildren Katlyn Ali (Brandon), Marina Mavromatidis,  Chelsea Shencavitz,  Philip Gabriel Mavromatidis,  Jeremy Mavromatidis,  Jacob Mavromatidis,  Ally Shencavitz,  and  Cheyenne Shencavitz.  Her four great grandsons, and many nieces, nephews.

Joyce is preceded in death by her husband Philip Shencavitz,  her father William Abrams and her mother Gertrude Merry Abrams.

Charles Miller, age 76, was born on May 30, 1947 to Wilburn and Bertie Miller in Crossville, TN and passed away on March 22, 2024 in Crossville.

Charles served in the U.S. Army ranking as Sergeant in the Vietnam War gaining the name “Machine Gun Charlie”. He was awarded 5 Bronze Medals and a Purple Heart Award during his military service. He worked most of his life as the General Manager for Loram Maintenance of Way Railroad Co., and then on to S&W Electrical Contracting Co., retiring as an Electrician.

He is survived by his daughters Sandra Cooper and Lisa Potter; grandchildren Chad Cooper, Cameren Yates, and Jacob & Tyler Potter; 3 great grandchildren; brothers Johnny Paul (Kim) Miller and Wilburn Rousseau (Peggy) Miller Jr; sisters Della Jean Miller Welch, Edith June Miller (Bobby) Escue, Ethel Miller, and Nellie Escue Miller; a host of nieces and nephews; and special friends Rick Bolin, Lowell Ray Harris, Dan Barnett, Carrie, Samantha, & Panza Smith, Riley & Raeann Robinson, Mitchell Playle, and Robin Griffin.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents Wilburn Rousseau Miller, Sr. & Bertie (Diden) Miller; his wife of 31 years Bernice McCoy Sims Miller; grandson Justin Keith Cooper; brothers C.L. Lynn Miller, J.V. Glenn Miller, Ray Lewis Miller, Roy Lynard Miller, and Sammy Welch; sister Katy Jane Miller King; and special friends Jennings Bolin and Terry Smith.

The Graveside Service will be held on April 6, 2024 in Chestnut Hill Community Cemetery at 1:00pm, Pastor Mike Reagan Officiating. Honorary Pallbearers are Riley & Raeann Robinson and Mitchell Playle. Charles will be remembered by the Chestnut Hill Community and friends for his great generosity, loyalty, and independence.

Wilma Selby, age 84, was born on April 19, 1939 to James and Laura Seagraves in Pleasant Hill, TN and passed away on March 26, 2024 in Crossville, TN.

She is survived by her brother Dennis (Diane) Seagraves and a host of nieces and nephews.

Wilma was preceded in death by her parents James Dallas and Laura Mae (Page) Seagraves; husbands O’Dell Hayes and Charles Selby; and siblings Herschel Seagraves, Marshall Seagraves, Arnold Seagraves, Geneva Brady, Ruth Coffelt, and Lula Rice.

Services will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12-2pm, with the service to follow at 2pm, Bro. Bubba Ashburn officiating. She will be laid to rest in Smiths Chapel Cemetery.

Donald “Don” Taylor, age 87, was born on June 5, 1936 to the late Donald Haskett and Elma Mae (Morrow) Taylor in Rector, Arkansas and passed away on March 26, 2024 in Cookeville, TN.

A Graveside service will be held on Friday, March 29, 2024 in Green Acres Memory Gardens at 10:00am.

James Williams, age 85, was born on April 5, 1938 to James and Thelma Williams in Highland Park, MI and passed away on March 25, 2024 in Crossville, TN.

James was a Deacon and a Sunday School Teacher at his church. He served 7 years in the U.S. Army, of which 1 year was spent in the Korean War, and the rest in Air Defense Artillery. He retired from Ford Motor Company and Walmart. He loved his family, God, and fast driving. He had a great sense of humor and gave the best hugs. He was loved deeply by his family and friends and will be missed greatly.

He is survived by his wife Dorothy Williams; children Deborah Williams, Jennie (Mike) Sadley, James (Marisa) Williams Jr, Carolyn (Larry) Theiss, David (Kari) Williams, Bill Williams, and Karen (Chris) Fripp; daughter-in-law Tamara Williams; 23 grandchildren and their spouses; 32 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; and sister Erlene “Pat” Daugherty.

James was preceded in death by his parents James Arthur and Thelma May (Vogan) Williams; and son Matthew Williams.

Services will be held on Friday, March 29, 2024 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory. Visitation will be held from 12-2pm, with the service to follow at 2pm, Pastor David Mahan officiating. He will be laid to rest in Green Acres Memory Gardens immediately following the service.

Richard Denton, age 70, of Crossville, TN passed away from complications of end stage heart failure on March 24, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his father Buford Denton and his beloved wife Angela Denton.

He is survived by his mother Virginia Heilman; daughter Marissa Denton (David); son Lucas Denton (Amanda); brother Roger Denton (Sherry); and grandchildren Ella, Ava, Liam, Mason, and Camryn.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12-2pm, with the service to follow at 2pm, Pastor Craig Ward officiating. He will be laid to rest in Pomona Cemetery immediately following the service.