Lillie D. Parsons

Lillie D. Parsons, 75, was born on November 30, 1943 in Cumberland County, TN to Jefferson Davis Fox and Ida Mae Netherton Winningham. She passed away on February 7, 2019.

She is survived by her children, Ruth Wilson, Ronnie Parsons, Polly Robinson, and Mark Parsons; grandchildren, Jamie Ray Randolph, Casey Robinson, and Daniel Parsons; great grandchildren, Chelsea and Lydia Randolph and Braelin Parsons; brothers, JD, James, and Thurman Fox, and Billy and Jerry Winngingham; sisters, Linda Winningham and Ethal Barnes.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jimmy (James) Parsons; children, Jimmy and Penny Parsons; grandson, Johnathan Randolph; brother, Johnny Winningham; and sisters, Joy Ruth White and Linda Stafford.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 10:00 to 12:00 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services for Lillie will be held following visitation with Kirk Kirkeminde officiating. She will be laid to rest in Creston Cemetery.

Jerry David Farmer

Jerry David Farmer, of Crossville, TN, passed away on February 1, 2019 at Cumberland House. He was born on February 24, 1948 to Edward and Edith (Scarlett) Farmer. Jerry was a proud veteran, serving a tour in Vietnam. He worked at Kroger for 42 years providing for his family. He retired in 2006.

He leaves behind his wife, Karen, of 49 years; two daughters, Elaina Reagan and husband JP and Elesha Green and husband Jimmy; three grandsons, Jerret Reagan and wife Amelia, David Reagan and fiancé Madison Clark, and Justin Green; two great granddaughters, Zoe and Lillie Reagan; two brothers, Herman Freland Farmer and wife Beulah and Dan Farmer; one sister, Juanita Paul; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Leland “Bud” Farmer and Dean Farmer.

A Celebration of Life for Jerry will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 1:00 to 3:00 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Hospice of Cumberland County.

Jean York

Jean York, age 76,  was born on October 25, 1942 in Irvine, KY to Arnold and Inez Lakes Durbin and passed away on January 15, 2019 in Crossville, TN. She worked for Crossville Ceramics. Jean enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, and playing cards with the girls.

She is survived by her sister- Dollie Looper; children- Debra Phillips, Teresa Walker, and Gary Phillips; and four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

She was laid to rest in Crossville City Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Jo Matlock

Jo Matlock, age 61, was born April 21, 1957 in Peru, IN to Claude and Lois Masongale Rogers and passed away in Knoxville, TN on January 31, 2019. She took great pride in being a bartender and she worked for Whitsons for over 20 years. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family, and was a loving mother, mamaw, and wife.

She is survived by her father- Claude Rogers; husband- Michael Tomlinson; children- Telese Sietsema (Charles), Chella Smith (Jonathan), Matthew Johnson, Krisanda Christie (David), Jennifer Smith (Brien); grandchildren- Sophia, Ethan, Jordan, Kyle, Kaitlin, Wesson, Lakyla, Syler, Anthony, Michael, Sean, Jacob, Madison, Andrea, Danya, and Conner; two great grandchildren; siblings- Eve Kelly, Carolyn Merrill, Ruth Williams, Roger Smith, and Doug Smith.

Jo is preceded in death by her mother- Lois Rogers; and siblings- Blanche Mosley, Ethel Davenport and Charlie Smith.

A Celebration of Life will be held February 7, 2019 at 1:00 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home.

Robert Arnold Northcutt

A celebration of life service for Robert (Bob) Arnold Northcutt, 84 of Crossville, TN will be held Saturday, 2/22/19 at 10AM at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home with Reverend Warren Burns officiating . Visitation will be Friday, 2/1/19 from 5p-8p.

Bob was born August 13, 1934 McIntosh, Oklahoma to Clyde and Violet Northcutt. He was a loving, gentle and supportive father and brother. He was a member of Trinity Tabernacle in Crossville, TN greater than 30 years with a heart of service. He was very creative and often made his own solutions, such as shooting a rope across a dead tree limb with a crossbow to bring it down. Working at great heights appealed to him. Although he retired as an industrial painter, he never gave up on his passion for working at great heights.

He is survived by his children, Roberta O’Neal and Elmer Sherrill, Robert Northcutt, Robin and Greg Delong, and Reba and Raymond Ball, all of which live in Crossville, TN; stepchildren, Lauren and Brad Houslet, Bend, OR, and Joan and Dan Nelson, Seattle, WA: grandchildren, Scott Wagner, Crossville, TN, Chris and Amy O’Neal, Salt Lake City, UT, Christopher and Agnes Northcutt, Anchorage, AL, Holly Northcutt and Dylan Northcutt, Winchester, TN, Colby Smith, Seattle, WA, Alex Houslet and Gabby Houslet, Bend, OR; sisters, Dorothy Richards, Crossville, TN, Cornelia and Richard Ellis, Hagerstown, IN, and Sammy Marie Groves, Lebanon, MO and a host nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents Clyde and Violet Northcutt, 1st wife and mother of his children Stella Lois Northcutt, 2nd wife Joyce McDonald Northcutt, great grandson Austion O’Neal, and sister Nancy Lee.

Bob was given 2 years to live in August 2018. Jesus had mercy on him , took him home and gave him peace.

Leroy Webb

Leroy Webb, 65, was born on January 14, 1954 to Lawrence Webb and Ruby York Hale in Crossville, TN. He passed away on January 29, 2019.

He is survived by his wife, Ann Webb; son, Chris Webb (Jenny); and grandson, Case.

He is preceded in death by his parents; stepdad, Marvin Hale; and siblings, Ronnie Hale and Doris Cox.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, January 31, 2019 from 11:00 to 1:00 with services following visitation. He will be laid to rest in Akins Cemetery.

Harriet Marie Miller

Harriet Marie Miller, 94 years old, was born April 19, 1924 to Frank and Belvia Tabor in Crossville, TN. She had three children, Teressa Ann Turner (husband Harold), Nelda Sue Thompson (husband David Thompson), and Frank Lavell Miller (wife Nancy Miller).

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Miller, and daughter, Teressa Turner. She has two surviving sisters, Esther Sowder (husband Ray), and Eva Rogers (husband Jim Rogers, deceased).

Harriet has six grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and five great great grandchildren.

Harriet and her sisters were well known for placing corn shuck and split bottoms in the chairs that their father, Frank Tabor, made.  She was also known for helping take care of others and babysitting.

Funeral services for Harriet will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home with Reverend Garland Limburg and Al Watkins presiding. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 11:00 to 1:00. She will be laid to rest in Tolletts Chapel Cemetery.

The family requests that instead of flowers that memorial donations be made to Cumberland House Hospice or Calvary Missionary Baptist Church.

Maryana Bonita Phelps

Maryana Bonita Phelps was born on September 11, 1922 and passed away on January 19, 2019.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Phelps; parents, Mabel and Alonzo Beatty; brothers, Bob and “Billy” Beatty, all of Michigan. She is the mother of Nancy Ann Read of Spencer, MI and Nedra Jean Hamner of Tennessee; grandmother to Gerald Harns, of Michigan, Kim Kutchey of Crossville, TN, and Cathy McCampbell of Michigan; great grandmother to Bryan, Cody, and David Kutchey all of Crossville, Ashley, Tommy, Jacquelyn, Gerald Jr., and Emily all of Michigan; great great grandmother to Bryan Gerald David Kutchey, Gabriel, and Charlie Kutchey; and aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Philip Charles Shencavitz Jr.

Philip Charles Shencavitz, Jr., age 74, was born on September 30, 1944 in Greenvale, NY to the late Philip and Betty Tooley Shencavitz. He passed away on January 16, 2019. Philip loved going golfing and visiting the Smoky Mountains. He also enjoyed gardening.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Abrams Shencavitz; children, Dawn Mavromatidis (Harry), Robert Shencavitz (Lori), and Tracy Shencavitz; grandchildren, Marina, Philip Gabriel, Jeremy, Jacob, Kaitlyn, Chelsea, Ally, and Cheyenne; great grandchildren, Maximillion and Bastian; brother, Stanley; sisters, Mary Ann, Linda, Carol, and Patty; and sister-in-law, Betty Ann.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Dave.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, January 19, 2019 from 5 to 7 p.m at First Presbyterian Church 28 Rock Quarry Road Crossville, TN. Funeral services for Philip will also be held on Saturday following visitation with Andy Aikens officiating.

Faye Thomas

Faye Thomas, age 80, was born on April 19, 1938 to the late Ira and Stella Hall Nealon in Cumberland County, TN. She passed away on January 16, 2019.

She is survived by her son, Ronnie Thomas; granddaughter, Jennifer Eddington (Harold); great grandchildren, Laci and Jaten Eddington; brothers, Clay and Paul Nealon; and sisters, Syble Nichols, Ann Norris, Bobbie Hoskins, and Connie Cox.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, J.B. Thomas; daughter-in-law, Janet Thomas; brothers, Floyd, Boyd, Dallas, and Ronald Nealon; and sister, Shirley Wilson.

Family will receive friends on Friday, January 18, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. A funeral service for Faye will also be held on Friday following visitation with Joe Cureton officiating. She will be laid to rest in Green Acres Memory Gardens.