Edna Faye (Bunch) Melton age 74 of North Lowe Rd, Crossville TN passed away Friday November 24th 2023 at Cumberland Medical Center.

She was born August 1, 1949 at home on Fort Mountain in Anderson County, TN to Charlie Bunch and Truie (King) Bunch.

Edna Faye survived by her husband James Bruce Melton of 54 years. (2) daughters:  Deletta Melton (Michael Cox) and Wendy (Melton) Tuttle (Darrell Tuttle) (1) sister:  Charlene (Bunch) Seiber (Earl Philllips) (1) Brother: Edward Bunch (Rose) (3) Sister n laws:  Linda Gayle (Melton) Ward (Larry Doubey), Becky Melton, Janice (Melton) Neal (Gary)  (3) Grandchildren:  Shannon Gossett, Laura (Melton) Yates, Charlie Tuttle  (3) Great grandchildren:  Aubree Blackmon, Rowan Blackmon, Maverick Yates.

She also survived by many nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.

Edna Faye was preceded in death by her parents Charlie Bunch and mother Truie (King) Bunch.  (5) Sisters:  Christine, Pearl, Sally, Helen, and Darlene.  (10) Brothers:  Sydney, Chester, Claude, Mack, Michael, Gordon, Carl, Larry, Buster, and Clyde. (3) Brothers in law: Gregory Melton, Brian Melton, and Jeffrey Melton (3) Sisters in law: Donna Melton, Joy Melton and Stacey Melton

No services will be held at this time.  Will hold Celebration of Life at a later date.  

Edna Faye was laid to rest on the day of our Lord November 28th 2023 at Orchard View Cemetry located at Orchard View Baptist Church in Oliver Springs, TN.

Edna Faye dedicated her entire life to her family.  Edna Faye was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother.

She was also a cherished friend by many.  She will be missed terribly by so many that loved her but she will never be forgotten.

Dallas Ray Stone, age 69, was born on December 17, 1953 to Gaither and Nannie Stone in Crossville, TN and passed away on December 3, 2023 in Crossville.

Dallas is survived by his loving and devoted daughter Katrina Lorean Davis (Paul) of Crossville, TN; sisters Margaret Watson and Mary Findley; granddaughters Baylee (Letheal), Braelyn, Brinley, and Brystol; daughters Debra Ann and Chelsey; great grandchildren Holstyn and Lottie; Davis sisters and their spouses; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Gaither William Stone and Nannie M (Johnson) Stone; his loving companion of many years Clara Belle Davis; brothers James Stone and Arlis Lee Stone; sister Lucille Welch; and two Davis brothers.

The visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home from 2-4pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Crossville Memorial Funeral Home to go towards his services.

Eddie Hedgecoth, age 65, was born on July 18, 1958 to the late Edsol and Anna Mae (Lewis) Hedgecoth in Elyria, OH. He passed away on November 27, 2023 in Crossville, TN.

He was laid to rest in Linary Cemetery.

Linda Ann Mersereau (76) went home to be with the Lord on Thursday November 30 at Cumberland Medical Center. She was born in Northhampton, MA to John and Marion Paige and spent her early years in New England.

In 1978 Linda married Jim Mersereau. They had four children – sons Rick, Tom, and Adam, and daughter Tracy. Over the course of 45 years the family lived in Connecticut, New Jersey, Virginia, Florida, Kansas, California, Rhode Island, and Tennessee.

Linda is survived by her husband Jim; sons Rick of Crossville, TN; Tom and wife Liz and grandson Oliver of Universal City, TX; and Adam of Crossville. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Marion Paige, her in-laws Russell and Joyce Mersereau, and daughter Tracy.

Services will be held at Oak Hill Baptist Church on Tuesday December 5th. Friends will be received from 12:00 – 1:00. The service will be at 1:00 with burial immediately following in the Oak Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Oak Hill Baptist Church children’s department. Ministry to children was Linda’s passion.

On Tuesday, November 21, 2023 Jorja L Briggs Wells was called home surrounded by loved ones to be with her husband.

She was born in Suffern, New York, grew up in Hillsdale, New Jersey , spent 15 years in Port St. Lucie and eventually moved to Grimsley, Tennessee where she lived out the rest of her life.

Jorja Wells was idolized and loved by many. She was a kind hearted person with an amazing sense of humor which could leave you smiling for hours. She was someone you could depend on and someone who would love you unconditionally. 

She is survived by her Sister Toni Briggs Ray of Powder Springs, Georgia. Children Natalie Cytulik of Hagerstown Maryland, Christopher (Beverly) Wells of Powhatan Virginia , Amanda (Bryan) Wells “McFarland” of Port St Lucie, Florida And Nick Wells of Port St Lucie, Florida; Grandchildren, Ashley Lopez, Nicholas Wells, Daniel Wells, Andrew Wells, Damien McFarland and Logan McFarland; Great Grandson, Ryker Lennon in addition to Family and Friends.

She is preceded  in death by her parents Lewis and Norma Briggs and her husband Theodore Wells along with their four legged companion Allie “Alligator” Wells.

A memorial Service for Jorja Briggs Wells will be announced at a later date. 

June 27, 1986 – November 17, 2023

Heather Michelle Woody, age 37, was born on June 27,1986 in Crossville, TN. After a lengthy battle with osteosarcoma, Heather passed away peacefully sur­rounded by family on Fri­day, November 17,2023. Friends and family would describe her as the strongest woman that we’ve ever known. Heather was mighty but fierce and loved her children dearly.

Heather is survived by her husband Paul Woody; sons Gage Eldridge and Landon Woody; daughter Abbie Woody; parents Sherry and Eddie Eldridge; brother Brian Eldridge; sister-in-law Meri (Dustin) Kunkel; nieces Nora Waldo and Molly El­dridge; nephew Mason El­dridge; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her Grandparents Ila & Otis Henry and Ed & Geraldine Eldridge; uncle Calvin Henry; cousin Jere­my Powers; and aunt Jamie Eldridge.

A celebration of life will be at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Family welcomed at 4 p.m. with friends from 5­-7 p.m.

J.E. Davis, age 66 of Crossville passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 13, 2023, after a long battle with Cancer that span well over 2 decades.  He fought harder than anyone could ever have imagined and was “tough as nails”.  There are some who bring a light so bright into this world that even after they are gone that light remains and this is exactly what our husband, dad and Poppy is doing now! Go rest high on that mountain and we will see you again!

Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, November 17, 2023, at 12 pm at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home.  Brother Thom Hassler will be officiating.  The family will receive friends on Friday from 10 am to 12 pm.  He will be laid to rest at the New Era Cemetery following the service.

J.E. is survived by his wife of 40 years, Lisa. D. Davis: sons Jeremy Davis, Dalton Davis (Hannah) and Granddaughter Madison Davis who was his pride and joy.  A very special Friend in Christ, Boyd Brown who visited often giving him support and words of encouragement.  No words can ever express the thankfulness for such a great man as Mr. Boyd. Brothers: J.C., Tony, and Calvin Davis Jr. Calvin you will never know how much the visits and the car rides together meant to your brother. J.E. was preceded in death by his parents Calvin and Josephine Davis and brother Larry Davis.

Pallbearers are Jeff Davis, Nathan Reed, Bo Wyatt, Mitch Davis, Michael Lee, John Hall, Josh Davis, and Junior Simmons.

Mary Jane Price was born on March 6th, 1936 and passed away on November 2nd, 2023 at the age of 87.  She was dearly loved by her family, the staff, and her friends at Hilltoppers.  She was born to Margaret King Price and Mangum Price in Corinth, Mississippi.  After her parents’ death she was cared for by other family members until she ended up at Hilltoppers where she has spent the last 31 years.  She was their oldest resident.  She really enjoyed many years at the workshop and participating in their Christmas programs.  She was loved and will be greatly missed.  Receiving of friends will be held at the Crossville Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, November 18th, at 1:00 with a memorial service following at 2:00p.m. (CST). 

JAMES HUBERT MONDAY, age 90 of Crossville, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023.

In all of his life, Hubert never met a stranger and loved to talk to everyone. He will be greatly missed.

Hubert retired from Tennessee Valley Authority after 35 years of service, was a member of the Oak Ridge Masonic Lodge for over 55 years, and was an Army veteran of the Korean War.

Hubert is survived by his wife Anne Monday of 67 years, his daughters Kelli Monday and Wendy Monday, granddaughter Kassidy Sommer, grandson Wulf Hubert Monday, and great granddaughters Karsyn Shoemake and Alia Shoemake. 

He is also survived by his twin brother Hugh Monday and his wife Iva along with nieces and nephews Shayne Monday, Shawn Monday Smith, Kenneth Wayne Monday, Teresa Davis Smith, and Jeri Dell Atkinson.

Hubert was preceded in death by his parents John Verdon and Henrietta (Glover) Monday, his son James Jeffrey Monday, his brothers John “Dee” Monday, Kenneth “Bud” Monday and Jere Monday, sisters Darlene Monday Davis, Jacqueline Monday and Winnifred Monday, and nephew Richie Davis.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 16 from 10AM to 12PM at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home with service at 12 PM. Burial will be immediately following at Andy Smith Cemetery in Manson, TN. 

Audrey Lynn Williams, age 33, was born on February 12, 1990 to Daniel and Brenda Williams in Gastonia, NC and passed away on November 7, 2023 in Crossville, TN.

Audrey loved many things, but some of her favorites were fishing, hiking, and photography; especially outdoor/nature photography. She was also a big animal lover, but her favorites were her miniature goat, her chickens, and her dog that loved going on rides with her.

She is survived by her husband of 10 years, Anthony Wade Williams (Panama City, FL); daughter Gacelynn Rain Williams (Crossville, TN); stepdaughter Savannah Williams (GA); mother Brenda (Tollett) Williams (Crossville, TN); sister Danielle (Travis) Dawson (Signal Mountin, TN); brother Mark (Kayla) Williams (Crossville, TN); and several nieces and nephews.

Audrey was preceded in death by her father Daniel Mark Williams (SC).

Services will be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11a-1p with the service to follow at 1p, Joshua Stone officiating.