Obituaries

Mrs. Elizabeth “Lib” Baisley, age 90 of Tellico Village, passed away on Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 surrounded by her loving family at the Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She was born on January 3rd, 1936 in Crossville, TN. Lib and Albert, who was only ever Bert to …

Jessica M. Ratliff Lemons, age 40, a resident of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the Parkwest Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born on October 25, 1985, in Harriman, Tennessee. Jessica was a Loving and Devoted Wife and Mother. She loved music. She was a great …

Mrs. Joyce Ann Hickey Robbins, age 86, a resident of the Glen Alice community of Rockwood, Tennessee went home to be with Our Heavenly Father with her family by her side on Saturday, September 5, 2026, and is now singing in the Heavenly Choir. She was born May 29, 1940, …

Casey Thoroughman, age 41, a resident of Kingston, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at his home. He was born April 26, 1985, in Portland, Oregon. He attended the First Baptist Church of Kingston. Casey was a Fencing Master for 23 years, and was a great thinker, who felt …

Mr. Robert Paxton, age 89 of Lancing, passed away Friday September 4, 2026, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Robert was born July 5, 1937, the youngest of six children born to William and Lona Paxton. His family had settled on a tract of land in rural Morgan County …

Mrs. Rose “Jeanie” Hurtt, age 79 of Deer Lodge, passed away Wednesday September 2, 2026, at her home with her family by her side. Nana’s greatest love was her family. She loved her children, grandchildren, and especially her great grandchildren with every piece of her heart. There was nothing she …

Tommy Lynn Rhea, Sr., age 82, passed away on August 30, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a family who loved him beyond measure. Born on June 27, 1944, to Mabel and Omer Rhea, Tommy lived a life defined by hard work, loyalty, and, above all, love …

Margaret Faye Jackson, age 84, of Oliver Springs, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Faye was known for her beautiful smile, kind demeanor, and the love she so freely gave to everyone around her. She cherished her church family and treasured the time she spent with her …

Jeff Wiley Hall, age 60, of Deer Lodge passed away at his home on September 1, 2026. He was born April 27, 1966, to Randall and Eva Hall. Jeff loved working on Mopar cars, camping and fishing, traveling, he loved teaching and his leadership was amazing to watch. But most …

Bobby Dale Crouch, 73, of Shady Grove, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026, at Parkwest Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon Crouch and Mary Schneider, and his grandparents, Arthur and Susie Nance. Bobby is survived by his wife, Elinor Crouch; his son, Cale Crouch …