Cross-Smith Funeral Home, Inc.

01/09/2026

Anthony “Tony” Boutwell, age 50 of Sunbright, TN passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Parkwest Medical Center. He was born in Oneida, TN on September 14, 1975. Tony served his community faithfully as a paramedic and educator, both of which he felt honored to do so.
He was preceded in deat...

01/06/2026

Deborah Sue Lane Carroll, age 68, of Pioneer passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026. She was a member of Straight Fork Baptist Church. Preceded in death by
Mother: Betty Goodman, sister: Etta Meadows Ford, grandson: Connor Lane, grandparents: Fair and Ida Robbins.

Survived by

Husba...

01/06/2026

The family of Russell James Carpenter, of Speedwell, Tennessee is saddened by his passing. He passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, December 31st, at the age of 65 years.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 30 years, Vickie; his children Shayna (Justin ), and James (Kayle...

01/05/2026

Glen Massengill, age 84, of Jacksboro, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026. He was a member of Caryville First Baptist Church, a US Army Veteran and founding board member of CORA. Glen was the former owner and operator of Purnell Distributors in Lake City and had served for twenty plus years as p...

01/05/2026

Raymond Farmer, age 90, of Caryville passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at his home. He was saved then baptized by Ed McKamey. Raymond was a retired UMWA coal miner. Preceded in death by parents: Dave and Sabra Ward Farmer, daughters: Shirlene Farmer Green and Linda Green, brothers: Holbert, Fre...

01/03/2026

Joseph William Martin, age 83 of LaFollette Tn went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2026. He was a member of East LaFollette Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by wife Ruth Martin, son Bryan Martin, parents, Joe and Jeanette Stonecipher Martin. He was a retired Fabulous Mechanic.

Sur...

01/03/2026

Andy Ray Smith age 69 of Jacksboro passed away Friday January 2, 2026. He was a member of Heritage Baptist Church. Preceded in death by wife Kathy Smith, Father Delmer Smith and Sister Rita Moore.

Survivors:

Son: Dusty and Wife Shelly Smith.

Mother: Martha Burris Smith.
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01/02/2026

Glen Ray Davis, age 85, of LaFollette, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026. He
was a US Army Veteran and was employed by Dixie Roofing for many years.
Preceded in death by parents: James Edgar Davis and Nellie Mae Miller Slemp,
step-father: Reid Slemp, brother: Benny Davis

Survive...

01/02/2026

12/30/2025

Jerry B. Allen, age 62, of LaFollette, Tennessee, passed away at his home on December 26, 2025, where he had lived quietly and independently for many years.

Jerry spent most of his life in LaFollette and was a proud graduate of the University of Tennessee, where he earned a law degree. Altho...

12/29/2025

Jerry Tipton Pace, age 80, of LaFollette passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025.
He was an honorably discharged US Army Veteran; Infantry and Expert Marksman. He was an avid fisherman, loved cooking, reading, and coaching little league baseball and basketball. Jerry was the owner of Pace Constru...

12/26/2025

Tommy Lee Byrge, age 71, of LaFollette passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. He was of the Baptist Faith and a US Army Veteran. Preceded in death by Daughter: Lorie Mae Byrge, parents: Rev. Joby and Edith Brock Byrge, sister: Beulah Byrge. He was an avid UT Vols fan....