Jacob McBroom

Steven Jacob McBroom, age 34, was born February 23, 1987 in Crossville, TN and passed away on October 18,2022. He was a cell tower foreman helping to keep us all connected. He was a loving family man and friend.

He is survived by his wife- Tina McBroom, children- Mariah, Mason, Delphia, and Colt; mother- Marcia Clouse West; siblings- Haley Lindsey, Mark Gaddis, Mason Gaddis, Ben Pendleton, and Ashley Pelfrey. he was preceded in death by his dad- Steven McBroom.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, from 11 to 1:00 with service to follow at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Mark Bass will officiate and burial will be in Algood Cemetery.

Bonnie Voncile Silcox

Bonnie Voncile Silcox, age 87, was born on April 16, 1935 to Clara Luticia Brunson and Thomas Jackson Ward in Bluff Springs, FL and passed away on October 7, 2022 in Chattanooga, TN. She was a homemaker and devoted wife and mother.

She is survived by her husband- Joseph Emmitt Silcox Jr.; children- Rebekah Louise Bell (Steven), Joseph E. Silcox III (Vangie), Daniel Thomas Silcox, and Lydia Rainell Silcox; grandchildren- Jason Lee Westman (Kristina), Laura Christine Hawks (Michael), Katherine Irene Hill (Christopher), Robert Brian Westman, Paul Laurence Westman, Jennifer Diane Huggins (Christopher), Jonathan Byrant Burgess, Naomi Joy Slavish (Michael), Jared Brand Burgess, Natalie Rose Dorfsmith (Daniel), Jacob Bradley Burgess (Erin), Amy Nicole Silcox, Emili Jo Silcox, and Katie Rose Nutt (Brandon); and twenty-one great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, 4 siblings, daughter- Noella Renee Westman, and grand daughter- Stephanie Bell.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 7 pm.

Penny Lorraine Smith

Penny Smith, age 62, was born on December 23, 1959 to the late John L. and Juanita Marie (Wilson) Davis in Crossville, TN and passed away on October 14, 2022 in Crossville, TN.

She is survived by her companion Roy Blaylock; son Anthony (Rose) Davis; grandchildren Lily Grace Davis and Caroline Rose Davis; and sister Peggy Davis.

A Graveside service will be held on Monday, October 17, 2022 at Music Cemetery. Visitation will be at 2pm with the service to follow at 3pm.

Connie Siebert

4/13/1955 – 9/21/2022

Connie Siebert, 67, was born on April 13, 1955 to the late Kermit (Jim) Siebert Jr and Judy Wentworth Siebert in Belleville, IL. She was their oldest daughter. She passed away on September 21, 2022 in Smithville, TN.

She is survived by her sisters Gail (Darrell) Voorhees of Brighton, IL and Penny (Charlie) Little of Crossville, TN; niece Heather (Robert) and great niece Mara, all of Foristell, MO.

Connie graduated from Belleville East H.S. in 1973 and Belleville Area College prior to entering the U.S. Air Force in 1975 as one of the first female aircraft mechanics. Connie thrived in her twenty years of service, spending 14 years at Spangdahlem AFB in Germany and was a Desert Storm veteran. Her travels took her to Saudi Arabia, Italy, and Turkey, along with nine other European countries. She primarily worked on jet fighters: F-4s, F-16s, F-111s, as well as T-37s, and A-10s. She retired out of Nellis AFB in New Mexico in 1995, her rank being TSgt.

Civilian life took her to TN, working first at Skiroki, NA in Smithville and most recently at Autokiniton in Lebanon where she just celebrated her 10yr anniversary.

Connie enjoyed Renaissance festivals taking her to many surrounding states. She also enjoyed drawing, wire sculpturing, sewing, hiking, camping, and spelunking.

Connie loved God and her church where she had been a member for 25 years. She enjoyed the fellowship of her friends and was always willing to lend a hand for any task. Her family is comforted to know that she is “Safely Home in Heaven”.

A memorial service will be held at Faith Assembly of God church in Crossville, TN on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at 12:15pm. TSgt. Siebert’s ashes will be interred in the Nashville National Cemetery on Monday, October 24, 2022 at 1:00pm, where military honors will be conducted. A celebration of Connie’s life will be held at a future time in or near her hometown of Belleville, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Connie’s name to the donor’s choice.

Carol Susan DeLauder

Carol DeLauder, age 76, was born on March 26, 1946 to the late Charles and Mary (Millar) Minshull in Montreal, Quebec, Canada and passed away on October 4, 2022 in Crossville, TN.

She is survived by her daughter Diane Brown of Crossville and Suzanne (Dave) Richer of Ontario, Canada; 4 grandchildren Josh Brown of Crossville, Nikki Brown of Denver, Shawn Landrigan of Ontario, Canada, and Suki Wilson of Ontario; 3 great granddaughters Chloe, Terah, and Addison Brown all of Crossville, TN; sister Gail Minshull of Ontario, Canada; her fur baby of 14 years Thumper; along with a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Don DeLauder; brother Johnny Minshull; son Steve Wilson; infant daughter Joanne Richer; and son-in-law Bo Brown.

A Celebration of Life will be scheduled and held at a later time.

Susan Elizabeth Houston

Susan Houston, age 52, was born on March 13, 1970 to the late Clarence and Hester (Slavens) Watson in Crossville, TN and passed away on September 29, 2022 in Crossville, TN.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home at 6:00pm.

Helen Louise Gladys Davis

Helen Davis, age 79, was born on September 29, 1943 to the late Laborn and Edith Marie (Pennycuff) Kirkland in Crossville, TN and passed away on October 3, 2022 at her home in Crossville.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home from 10:00am to 12:00pm.

Shirley Mae Coy

Shirley Mae Coy, age 79, was born on January 7, 1943 to the late Melvin and Margaret (Stites) Staggs in Springfield, OH and passed away on September 30, 2022 in Crossville, TN.

She is survived by her husband Steve Coy; son Craig Coy; stepsons Jeffrey and Noel Coy; granddaughter Kallie (Kyle) Wakeman; sisters Marsha Demory and Sharon James; and brothers Tom Staggs and Michael Staggs.

She will be laid to rest in Enon, OH.

George William Haney

George William Haney, age 82, was born on July 31, 1940 to the late Carlos and Ocia (Ingram) Haney in Crab Orchard, TN and passed away on October 1, 2022 in Cookeville, TN.

He was a reserve deputy sheriff for the Cumberland County Sheriffs Department. He also worked for Tennessee Building Stone for 40 years.

He is survived by his wife Marlene Haney; son William “Cotton” Haney; grandchildren Stephanie (Matt) Speich, Jeremy (Heaven) Haney, Brandon Haney, Josh Haney, and Johnathon (Brittney) Haney; 7 great grandchildren; and sisters Erma Faye Elmore and Willie Mae Davis.

George was preceded in death by his wife Pauline Haney and son Jerry Haney.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Crab Orchard Church of God from 12 to 2pm with a funeral service to follow and Thomas Brady officiating. He will be laid to rest in Crossville City Cemetery.

Dianna Marie Ryan

Dianna Ryan, age 69, was born on August 5, 1953 to Donald and Betty Starcher in Akron, OH. She passed away on September 28, 2022 at her home in Crossville, TN.

A Memorial service will be held at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 2:00pm.