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Lisa R. Byrd, 60
Oct. 19, 1965 – July 26, 2026
Lisa R. Byrd, age 60, departed this life on July 26, 2026.
LIFE
Born Oct. 19, 1965, Lisa was the daughter of Odeva and Faye Anderson Byrd. She was saved and of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed visiting Cades Cove and Dollywood, taking pictures, and especially spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was the best Granny to them all.
PRECEDED IN DEATH
• Parents: Odeva and Faye Anderson Byrd
• Brother: David Byrd
• Son: Matthew Anderson
• Great-grandson: Kasyn Day
SURVIVORS
• Sons: Josh Byrd and wife Ashlee, and Craig Anderson
• Grandchildren: McKenna Day, Kassidy Sharp, Skyler Anderson, Rylee Byrge, Jacob Reagan, Walker Anderson, Luke Byrd, Josie Byrd, Emma Anderson, Ella Anderson and Kash Anderson
• Great-grandchildren: Emorie, Brantley, Parker, Oaklynn, Eli (expected in September) and Bryleigh (expected in December)
• Brother: Warren Byrd
• Cousin: Durenda Byrd, who was like a sister
• Best friend: Shannon Day
SERVICES
• Visitation: Wednesday, July 29, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the chapel of Four Oaks Funeral Home in Huntsville.
• Funeral: To follow at 6 p.m. with Bro. Dilbert Terry officiating.
• Burial: To follow at Byrd Cemetery in the Norma community.
• In Lieu of Flowers: Memorial donations may be made to the Lisa R. Byrd Memorial Fund, c/o Four Oaks Funeral Home, P.O. Box 410, Huntsville, TN 37756.
Arrangements by Four Oaks Funeral Home.
Joy Lee Posey, 73
Oneida
March 3, 1953 – July 28, 2026
Joy Lee Posey, age 73, departed this life on July 28, 2026.
LIFE
Born March 3, 1953, Joy was the daughter of Rev. J.C. and Velma Clark Reynolds. She was a member of Second Bethlehem Baptist Church. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and faithful friend. Her faith guided the love, compassion and kindness she shared with those around her. She had a fiercely protective heart and found great joy in caring for her family.
PRECEDED IN DEATH
• Husband: Denny Posey
• Parents: Rev. J.C. and Velma Clark Reynolds
• Parents-in-law: Elmer and Tempa Posey
• Brothers: Bill Reynolds and Kent Reynolds
• Brother-in-law: J.B. Posey
• Sister-in-law: Louetta Laxton
SURVIVORS
• Son: Jody Posey and Beth Armstrong
• Grandchildren: Bailie Sexton and husband Dakota, and Landrie Posey and Zayne Lowe
• Great-grandchildren: Arie Sexton, Creed Sexton, Kaleb Armstrong, Sarah Armstrong and Easton Armstrong
• Sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Marilyn Westbrook, Archie Posey and Jeri Dobbs
• Special cousin: Wanda Jeffers
SERVICES
• Visitation: Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the chapel of Jones & Son Funeral Home.
• Funeral: To follow at 3 p.m. with Bro. Kevin Reynolds officiating.
• Burial: To follow in Hazel Valley Memorial Cemetery.
Arrangements by Jones & Son Funeral Home.
Derek Lance Cross, 49
Winfield
May 19, 1977 – July 25, 2026
Derek Lance Cross, age 49, departed this life on July 25, 2026.
LIFE
Born May 19, 1977, Derek was the son of Lanford and Sally Burchfield Cross. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
PRECEDED IN DEATH
• Brother: Scotty Cross
• Grandfathers: Isham Burchfield, and Manford Cross
• Grandmother: Nola Cross
SURVIVORS
• Parents: Lanford and Sally Burchfield Cross
• Children: Caleb Cross and Hannah Cross
• Sisters: Cassie Cross and Rachel Cross
• Grandchildren: Lillie, Ethan, Bryer, Harper, Luca and Maverick
• Grandmother: Wanda Brown
• Several aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends
SERVICES
• Burial: Graveside service Friday, July 31, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Cross Cemetery in Winfield with Bro. Jimmie Bowman and Bro. Mike Vanover officiating.
• In Lieu of Flowers: Memorial donations may be made to the Derek Cross Memorial Fund, c/o Jones & Son Funeral Home, 20059 Alberta St., Oneida, TN 37841, or by calling (423) 569-6353.
Arrangements by Jones & Son Funeral Home.
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