Obituaries
Lauren C. Poole (née Smith), 67
Lauren C. Poole (née Smith), 67, of Kingston, TN, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, with her husband, children, and family by her side.
Nadine Thompson Jarvis, 90
Nadine Thompson Jarvis, age 90, of Decatur, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Nadine graduated from McMinn County High School
Mae Charlene Stephens, 88
Mae Charlene Stephens, 88, of Roseville, Michigan, passed away on May 2, 2026. Born in Lancing, Tennessee on November 27, 1937, to parents Charlie and
Donald Lankford, Jr, 59
Donald Lankford, Jr, age 59 of Jamestown, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at the Waters of Clinton. A Celebration of Life-Family Gathering will
Stanley Jay Watson, 74
Stanley Jay Watson, age 74, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on May 11, 2026, at Cumberland Medical Center. Mr. Watson was born on April 26,
Carol Sue Henson, 84
Carol Sue Henson, age 84, of Midway Park, North Carolina, passed away at her home on May 12, 2026. Mrs. Henson was born on November
Linda Faye Smith, 75
Linda Faye Smith, 75, of Pleasant Hill, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 12, 2026. Born on November 12, 1950, in Big Lick,
Melissa Karen Hedrick, 75
Some people leave behind memories; others leave behind a legacy of kindness. Melissa Karen Hedrick left both. Karen passed away on May 13, 2026, at
Judith Yeary Gibson, 86
Judith Yeary Gibson September 18, 1939 — May 14, 2026 Bitter Creek Community The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Schubert Funeral
James “Butch” Dobbs, 86
Funeral Services for James “Butch” Dobbs, age 86, of Cookeville, Tennessee, will be conducted on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM from The Chapel
Rickie Crowe, 66
Rickie Crowe, age 66 of Dayton, passed away at his home on May 13, 2026. He was born in Evensville on September 20, 1959, the
Gladys Waters Simpson, 68
Gladys Waters Simpson, age 68, of Spring City, died Thursday, May 14, 2026 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was born July 18, 1957 to the late
Lauren C. Poole (née Smith), 67
Lauren C. Poole (née Smith), 67, of Kingston, TN, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, with her husband, children, and family by her side. She was the heart and soul of her family and devoted her l ...
Nadine Thompson Jarvis, 90
Nadine Thompson Jarvis, age 90, of Decatur, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Nadine graduated from McMinn County High School and dedicated much of her professional life ...
Mae Charlene Stephens, 88
Mae Charlene Stephens, 88, of Roseville, Michigan, passed away on May 2, 2026. Born in Lancing, Tennessee on November 27, 1937, to parents Charlie and Bertha Bowmer. They resided in Deer Lodge Tenness ...
Donald Lankford, Jr, 59
Donald Lankford, Jr, age 59 of Jamestown, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at the Waters of Clinton. A Celebration of Life-Family Gathering will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 3:00 pm a ...
Stanley Jay Watson, 74
Stanley Jay Watson, age 74, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on May 11, 2026, at Cumberland Medical Center. Mr. Watson was born on April 26, 1952, in Crossville, Tennessee, son of the late Corne ...
Carol Sue Henson, 84
Carol Sue Henson, age 84, of Midway Park, North Carolina, passed away at her home on May 12, 2026. Mrs. Henson was born on November 13, 1941, in Osaka, Virginia, daughter of the late Owen Edmond York ...
Linda Faye Smith, 75
Linda Faye Smith, 75, of Pleasant Hill, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 12, 2026. Born on November 12, 1950, in Big Lick, Linda was the daughter of Laura and Ellis Hodge. She was a belov ...
Melissa Karen Hedrick, 75
Some people leave behind memories; others leave behind a legacy of kindness. Melissa Karen Hedrick left both. Karen passed away on May 13, 2026, at the age of 75, reunited with her beloved husband, T ...
Judith Yeary Gibson, 86
Judith Yeary Gibson September 18, 1939 — May 14, 2026 Bitter Creek Community The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Schubert Funeral Home from 9:00-10:00 a.m ...
James “Butch” Dobbs, 86
Funeral Services for James “Butch” Dobbs, age 86, of Cookeville, Tennessee, will be conducted on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM from The Chapel of Goff Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the F ...
Rickie Crowe, 66
Rickie Crowe, age 66 of Dayton, passed away at his home on May 13, 2026. He was born in Evensville on September 20, 1959, the son of the late William “Bill” Crowe and Erfene (Gothard) Crowe. He was al ...
Gladys Waters Simpson, 68
Gladys Waters Simpson, age 68, of Spring City, died Thursday, May 14, 2026 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was born July 18, 1957 to the late Arnold and Mamie Welch Waters in Rhea County and was a l ...
