Ruthie Lavon Cross

Ruthie Lavon Cross was born on January 8, 1953 in Gainesboro, TN and she passed away at her residence in the Dodson Branch Community of Jackson County on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at the age of 72.

Ruthie was the daughter of Bradley Carl Huffines and Agnes Pauline Williams Huffines. She was a member of Bagdad Church of Christ and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Gary Cross who passed away on Jan. 31, 2023.

Survived by: son James Gerald Cross of Cookeville TN; daughter Lorrie (Jayson) Lee of Cookeville TN; grandchild Cody Dale Lee of Cookeville TN

Visitation will be on Sunday 12pm to 2 pm at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Sunday September 7, 2025 at 2:00pm in the chapel of Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Fox officiating. Burial will follow in Draper Cemetery.

Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931) 268-1550