James Redman, age 77, was born on July 15, 1946 to John and Hassie Redman in Claiborne County, TN and passed away on February 14, 2024 in Crossville.
He is survived by his wife Lucille (Templeton) Redman; children Jack Templeton, Mike Roberts, Gregory L. Redman, Carmen Eugene Redman, and Wanda Roberts; 16 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
James was preceded in death by his parents John and Hassie (Maddox) Redman; son James Quentin Redman; and siblings John Redman, Reldon Redman, Joy Redman, Huey Redman, Mary Fleeman, Christene Patman, and Dora Moss.
Services will be held on Monday, February 19, 2024 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12-2pm, with the service to follow at 2pm, Pastor Craig Ward officiating. His remains will be buried in Redman Family Cemetery at a later date.
David Keith Ham, age 78, of Crossville, TN passed away on Jan. 30, 2024. He was born June 23, 1945 in Stillwater, OK.
He was an avid fisherman and hunter all his life and enjoyed his many adventures to Alaska with his lifelong friends. He was always up for a new adventure. He loved riding his Harley and spent many hours on the road traveling the country including Sturgis. He had many hobbies in life including bowling, poker, woodworking, and working on anything with a motor from a chainsaw to v8 hotrod.
After retiring from Flexicore he moved from Texas to The Ham Farm in TN where he spent his time taking care of his Bee Hives, Jasmin his prized Texas longhorn and his dogs Molly and later Sasha.
David is survived by brother Rockie (Beverly) Ham, sisters Brenda Owens, Cathy Gafford and Deborah Richardson. He is also survived by sons Sheldon (Samlee) Ham, Jarad (Christy) Ham and daughter Lael (Dane) Cardenas and grandkids Suway (Nathan) Blaylock, Alex Ham, Samara Ham, Cody Saylor, Tanner Ham, Laurynn Ham, Trystn (Trey) Kutach, Kiala Cardenas, Betheni Cardenas. He also enjoyed spending time with his great grandchildren, Kayson Blaylock, Adrina Blaylock, Kai Ham, Savannah Ham and Leilani Perry.
He left this world knowing that he always had a loving family by his side.
Special thanks to the nurses and caregivers at The Life Care Center of Crossville, TN.
Odes Lee Cook, age 87, was born February 14, 1936 to Walter and Edna Cook in Banner Springs, TN and passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024 in Crossville, TN.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Janelle (Baldwin) Cooke; sisters Julie Copeland of Livingston, Ethel Ramsey of Banner-Roslin, Joyce Adkins of Jamestown, Reba & Joe Inman of Oak Ridge; brother Dewey Cook of Grimsley; extra special nephew Eddie Corrie Cook of Clarkrange, who was always like a son to him; a host of other nephews, too numerous to mention; extra special nieces Edwina Cook of Clarkrange, Jennifer Walker of Mount Juliet, Beverly Atkinson of Jamestown, and Karen Emmert of Knoxville; a host of other nieces, too numerous to mention; special sisters-in-law Breneda Livingston of Cookeville, Peggy Cook of Clarkrange, Sharon Davis of Jamestown, Sandra Culp of Fort Mill SC, and Gail of Crossville; extra special brother-in-law Bud Todd of Kingston, who has been like a brother; special brother-in-law Darrell Baldwin of Atlanta, Tommy & Sue Baldwin of Banner-Roslin, and Neil Baldwin of Atlanta.
Odes was preceded in death by his sweet and loving daughters Alisa Cook and Angel Cook of Crossville; parents Walter and Edna (Owens) Cook; brothers-in-law Bobby & Greg Baldwin; brothers Lester, Melvin, and Earl Cook; sisters Ruby & Thomas Price of Oak Ridge, Blanche Todd of Kingston; along with other dear family members.
A heartfelt thanks to all the family and friends for all of their prayers and support.
Services will be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12-2pm, with the service to follow at 2pm, brother Lonnie Cook officiating. He will be laid to rest in Springs Chapel Cemetery (Banner Springs) immediately following the service. Pallbearers include: Kevin, Brent, Bradley, Blake, Randy, Ricky, and Jamie Cook, with Robert Grimsley of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home handling the service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Springs Chapel Cemetery can be made at Crossville Memorial.
Wilma Hammock, age 74, was born on February 26, 1949 to the late William Riley and Mary Lee (Sullivan) Goddard in Crossville, TN and passed away on February 9, 2024 at her home in Crossville.
A Graveside service will be held in Linary Cemetery on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 3:00pm, Boyd Brown officiating.
Ronald Garrett, age 56, was born on November 18, 1967 to Harold and Frances Garrett in Crossville, TN. He passed away on February 5, 2024 in Crossville.
Ronnie loved motorcycles, car shows, camping, living the lake life, but most of all, he loved hanging out with his grandkids.
He is survived by his mother Frances Dolores (Cottrell) Garrett; companion Jennifer York; children Matthew (Brooke) Ashburn, Stephen (Emily) Garrett, Casey (Phillip) Rollins, and Gracie Garrett; grandchildren Baylor, Charlotte Kate, Haley, Emma, Garrett, and Grady; and brother Randy Garrett.
Ronald was preceded in death by his father Harold Glenn Garrett.
Services will be held at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 from 5-8pm. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 12pm, Mark Hall officiating. He will be laid to rest in Hayes/Kerley Cemetery immediately following the service.
Judi Mae Akins passed on peacefully at Wyndham Health & Rehabilitation Center in Crossville, TN, on February 3, 2024.
Born in Houston, TX, on May 9, 1949, Judi was a longtime resident of San Diego, CA, before relocating to Crossville in the early 1990s.
She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Thomas Akins of Crossville, TN; her son, Greg Hawthorne, 57, of San Diego, CA; granddaughter, Judith Hawthorne, 22, of Las Vegas, NV; and her sister, Barbara Peterson of San Diego, CA. Judi was one of five children and is remembered for her wisdom and exceptional sense of humor.
Throughout her career in the construction industry as an accountant and controller, and in real estate, Judi was respected for her professionalism and keen intellect. Her hobbies included cooking and gardening, through which she expressed her love and creativity.
Judi was renowned for her wisdom and great sense of humor, characteristics that endeared her to many.
Her remains will be shared between her husband, Thomas Akins, her late mother Kathleen Mills, and her siblings, ensuring her memory is honored among her family and loved ones.
Judi Mae Akins’s life was marked by her indomitable spirit, warmth, and the deep connections she forged. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by her family, friends, and all who knew her.
Joyce House, age 82, was born on April 4, 1941 to Luther and Edna Duncan in Swifton, AR. She passed away on January 15, 2024 in Crossville after a battle with Covid.
She was beloved mother of Paul Gregory House and Pamela House; and beloved sister of Isabel Candeleria, Carlos Duncan, Jimmy Duncan, and Opal Ahrens.
Joyce was preceded in death by her beloved parents Luther Paul and Edna Ruth (Pinkston) Duncan and her son Marty Lynn House.
She worked for Fairfield Glade until her retirement.
There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date.
Joseph Emmitt Silcox, Jr. passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at the age of 88 and just 5 days before turning 89. He was counting down the days!
Silcox was born on January 26, 1935, in Fairhope, Alabama, to Joseph Emmitt Silcox, Sr. and Stella Chavers Silcox. On December 24, 1955, he married Bonnie Voncile Ward at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church in McDavid, Florida, and together they raised 5 children. They were married for 67 years.
Silcox served in the United States Air Force for 20 years. His career began at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, moving on to Chanute Air Force Base in Illinois. He was based both stateside and abroad, living in Sacramento, California, France, Marysville, California, and Wiesbaden, Germany. His first retirement came while stationed at Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona. Following a move to Cantonment, Florida, where he worked with his brother Floyd in the home building industry, he moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee to attend Tennessee Temple University. Later, he and Bonnie settled on the beautiful Cumberland Plateau finally making their permanent home in Crossville, Tennessee.
Silcox enjoyed a 10yr career with AME Siding in Crossville and retired in 2000. Upon his retirement, he enjoyed many hours helping out his friends at Plateau Metal. He could often be found working away in his own workshop crafting small pieces of furniture or enjoying his favorite pastime inventing useful gadgets to make life easier and sending several items to patent agencies for assistance. Most of all he enjoyed reading his Bible and studying scripture. Silcox became a Christian as a teenager and grew a strong foundation of faith in Christ; he had an enduring faith which he passed down to his family. He was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church, in Crossville TN.
Silcox is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Emmitt Silcox, Sr.; Stella Chavers Silcox; his brothers, Wayne Silcox and Floyd Silcox; his sisters, Carlotta, and Edna; his wife, Bonnie Voncile Ward Silcox; his daughter, Noella Renee Silcox Westman; and granddaughter, Stephanie Christine Bell.
Affectionately known as Papa Joe, he is survived by his children, and his many grandchildren and great grandchildren, daughter Rebekah Louise Bell and husband, Steve, their children, Katherine Irene Hill (husband Christopher), Jennifer Dianne Huggins (husband Christopher); grandchildren Jason Westman (wife Kristin), Laura Westman Hawks (husband Michael), Bobby Westman, Paul Westman; son Joseph Emmitt Silcox III and wife, Vangie, their children, Naomi Slavish (husband Michael), Natalie Dorfsmith (husband Daniel), Nikki Silcox, and Emili Silcox;
son Daniel Thomas Silcox, his daughter Katie Nutt (husband Brandon); and daughter Lydia Rainell Silcox, her children Jenna Kenshin, Jared Burgess and Jacob Burgess (wife Erin).
The family would like to thank the many nurses and hospice care staff who visited with and cared for Joe in his final days.
Visitation will be at Crossville Memorial Funeral home on Thursday, January 25, 2024, from 5-7pm.
Eugene Foust, age 80, was born on April 21, 1943 to Homer and Flora Foust in Jamestown, TN and passed away on January 17, 2024 in Crossville, TN.
He is survived by his wife Saundra Ella (Todd) Foust; children Willie Eugene Foust Jr and Patricia Gale (Jeffory Mark) Parsons; grandson Daniel Mark Parsons (Schandellyn Frazier); great grandchildren Braelin Parsons and Axel Frazier; and siblings Kenneth Foust, Rose Mary Adams, Priscilla Hutson, Waunetta Green, Carolyn Templeton, Betty Lucille Ashburn, Charlotte Draper, and Christine Brown.
Eugene was preceded in death by his parents Homer Willard and Flora (Sowders) Foust; daughter Veronica Sue Foust; and brother Clyde Foust.
Services will be held on Monday, January 22, 2024 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12-2pm, with the service to follow at 2pm, Brother Adam Strayer officiating. He will be laid to rest in New Pleasant Hill Cemetery immediately following the service.
Clayton Jones aka Jonesy, age 81, was born on July 31, 1942 to Merdia and Rosie Jones in Crossville, TN and passed away on January 9, 2024 in Crossville.
He is survived by his daughters Barbara (Eric) Cunningham and Sheila (Chris) Burgess; grandchildren Amanda Allen, Justin & Tyler Piercy, and Arron, Riley, & Kylie Cunningham; numerous great grandchildren; and sister Frances Caruthers.
Jonesy was preceded in death by his parents Merdia and Rosie Ella (McCoy) Jones; wife Elizabeth Fae “Faye” Jones; granddaughter Erica Cunningham; and siblings Clay Jones, Herbert Jones, A.L. Jones, Alton Jones, Fred Jones, Dayton Jones, Orbie Hall, and Alida Creason.
Services will be held on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12-2pm with the service to follow at 2pm, Kevin Burgess officiating. He will be laid to rest in Crossville City Cemetery immediately following the service.
Pallbearers include: Eric Cunningham, Chris Burgess, Justin Piercy, Arron Cunningham, Roger Piercy, and Marc Allen.
