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.
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 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 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 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, 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, 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 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.
Jerry Beggs, 83, was born on February 22, 1939 to Robert and Norma Beggs in Blodgett, MO. He passed away on September 19, 2022 in Crossville, TN.
He is survived by his wife Carol Ann (Miller) Beggs.
He was preceded in death by his parents Robert Beggs and Normal Pauline (Flots) Beggs.
Michelle Lynn Stoner passed away September 20, 2022 at the age of 50 in Crossville, TN after a hard fought battle with cancer. She was born in Cleveland, OH to parents Charles (Chuck) Benci and Anne Ohmer on January 10, 1972.
She is survived by her 3 children Desire Hopper (Mitchell), Jamie Bell, and Jacob Burnside (Meleah); 8 grandchildren Kolton, Jackson, Rylan, Kailyn, Kalissa, Braydon, Brynlee, and Evelyn; as well as her mother Anne, father Charles, and her estranged husband Donald (Donnie) Stoner.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather Joseph Ohmer, maternal grandmother Bernadine Levay, and paternal grandmother Stella Mae Benci.
Michelle was one of the nicest, full of life, hardworking people you’d ever meet. She loved being outdoors, especially swimming or messing around with her plants. She was very passionate about her decorative boxes. On July 27, 2022 she was baptized and started her new path alongside our Lord, a day she couldn’t wait for.
From Jake to Mom: “Till Valkyrie comes and takes me home, I hope your stay in Valhalla is a welcomed one.”
From Jamie to Mom: Mother, you left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide, although we cannot see you, you’re always at our side…I miss and love you mom.
From Miss Hollie: You were my saving grace, my soul sister, and my free spirit guide through this life we shared. You showed me and assured me daily how strong and independent I truly was when I couldn’t believe I am. With her gone far too soon her spirit is within my heart and soul daily. When things get tough God sends his angels and Michelle is mine! She will forever be my best friend and free spirited butterfly angel. Love ya sweetheart, always.
From Des: Without you I wouldn’t be who I am today. Everyday I will carry you with me, I will look for you in the sky.
The family has honored her wishes of cremation and as her favorite place was the beach, her final resting place will be in Destin, FL.
She loved her kids and her grandchildren with her whole being and we know she is watching over them now saying “I’m alright now guys, swimming with the fishes. Ya dig?”