Obituaries
Walter Ronald VanDusen
Aug 21, 2025
Walter Ronald VanDusen, age 81, went home to be with Jesus on August 21, 2025. Walter was born in Corning, NY, and graduated from Practical Bible Training School (now Davis College) in 1967.
He was surrounded by his loving family. He leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Mary (Ross), and his four children, Peter (Kimberly) VanDusen, Joshua (April) VanDusen, Samuel...
Renate Annmarie Johnston
Aug 20, 2025
Renate Annmarie (Grabke) Johnston, age 83 of Dayton Mountain, passed away on Wednesday, August 20,2025, at her home. She was born on August 5, 1942 in Vienna, Austria. Renate was preceded in death by husband, Dudley Dwight Johnston; and her daughter, Christina O’Bryant.
She was raised in Germany before making her way to the United States in 1965, where she later...
Robert Eugene Carroll
Aug 13, 2025
Bishop Robert “Pastor Bob” E. Carroll, age 81 of Hixson, passed away at his home in Hixson on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. He was born in Chattanooga on June 30, 1944, the son of the late Raymond Eugene Carroll and Gladys Elizabeth (Young) Carroll. He was also preceded in death by his first wife in December of 2013, Brenda “Devonnia”...
Aaron Alonzo Harbin, Jr.
Aug 7, 2025
Aaron Alonzo Harbin, Jr., age 83 of Evensville, passed away on August 7, 2025, at Rhea Medical Center in Dayton. He was born in Dayton on August 27, 1941, the son of the late Aaron Alonzo Harbin, Sr. and Anna Marion (Williams) Harbin. He was also preceded in death by his two brothers, Bruce Harbin and Michael Harbin; and his...
Thomas Ryan Tallent
Aug 5, 2025
Thomas Ryan Tallent, known to most as Ryan, passed away on August 5, 2025, at the age of 46. Born on June 13, 1979, he lived a life full of laughter, loud music, and Marlboro Lights — just the way he liked it.
Ryan was married to the love of his life, Lauren McEachern Tallent, for over 25 years. Together they...
Harold Eugene Haid
Jul 30, 2025
Harold Eugene Haid, age 81 of Dayton, passed away on July 30, 2025 at Bradley Medical Center in Cleveland. He was born in Charleston, WV, on February 18, 1944, the son of the late Charles and Emma (Mounts) Haid. He was also preceded in death by his two brothers, Leonard Haid and Paul Haid.
A resident of Dayton for more than...
Connie Faye Porter
Jul 29, 2025
Connie Faye Porter, 68, of Jacksonville, Florida, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida.
Born May 28, 1957, in Dayton, Tennessee, Connie had an early love for horses, sports, and most things outdoors, which further blossomed into a passion for poker and billiards during her later years. From a young age, she held a deep reverence for...
David Oliver Hanon
Jul 29, 2025
David Oliver Hanon, beloved husband, father, grandfather, veteran, inventor, and lifelong explorer of both Earth and sky, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025, at the age of 81. A resident of Ringgold, Georgia since 1973, David leaves behind a legacy that shines as brightly as the stars he so loved to capture.
He is survived by his devoted wife of...
Raymond "Chucky" Charles Iles
Jul 24, 2025
Raymond Charles “Chucky” Iles, age 49 of Dayton, passed away at Erlanger Baroness Hospital in Chattanooga on Thursday, July 24, 2025. He was born in Rhea County on May 13, 1976, the son of the late Raymond A. Iles and Judy (Cox) Iles who survives him. He was also preceded in death by his two brothers, Danny Lee Iles and...
William Leon Long
Jul 18, 2025
William "Leon" Long, age 86 of Dayton, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025, in his home. He was born in Fort Payne, AL, on February 16, 1939, the son of the late Claude and Mary Frances (Tipton) Long of Rossville, GA. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Winona (Sneed) Long; his father-in-law and mother-in-law,...
Rev. Glen Herbert Liebig
Jul 14, 2025
Rev. Glen Herbert Liebig, age 99 of Dayton, passed away at his home on Monday, July 14, 2025. He was born on December 29, 1925, in Cambridge, New York, the son of the late F. Walter Liebig and Cora M. (Burch) Liebig.
Glen graduated from Granville High School, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Barrington College, and received a Master’s...
Daniel Millard Woody
Jul 6, 2025
Daniel Millard Woody, age 92 of Dayton, passed away at Rhea Medical Center on Sunday, July 6, 2025. He was born in Limestone, Tennessee, on May 21, 1933, the son of the late James G. Woody and Blanche (Pleasant) Woody. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Crystal Freels; his sister, Lena Earls; and his brothers, Paul Woody...
Robert Leon Lacy
Jul 3, 2025
Robert “Bob” Leon Lacy, age 87 of Dayton Mountain, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 3, 2025. He was born in Maud, Oklahoma on December 30, 1937, the son of the late Clarence Olan Lacy and Jesse (Cauthran) Lacy.
Bob was a high school graduate, earned a college bachelor’s degree, and was employed by the State of Texas as...
Nancy Leta Beam
Jul 3, 2025
Nancy Leta (West) Beam, age 86 of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Rhea Medical Center. She was born on August 27, 1938, in Water Valley, Mississippi, the daughter of the late Allison Barry West, Sr. and Mildred (Stillions) West. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Charles “Charlie” Beam; her sons,...
Kathi Jo Facciani
Jun 29, 2025
Kathi Jo Facciani, age 66 of Dayton, passed away at Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga on Sunday, June 29, 2025. She was born in Muncy, Pennsylvania, on March 31, 1959, the daughter of Franklin Hoover and the late Carolyn (Tobias) Hoover. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Sharlene Hoover, and her brother, Jeffery Hoover.
Kathi was a high...
Elvis "Bud" Martin Goins
Jun 7, 2025
Elvis “Bud” Martin Goins, age 86 of Sale Creek Mountain, passed away at his home on Saturday, June 7, 2025. He was born on Spring City Mountain on September 10, 1938, the son of the late Bass R. and Louise (Patton) Goins. He was also preceded in death by his son, Charles Dillard Goins; his brothers, Rev. Kenneth Goins and...
June Valera Poinsett
May 26, 2025
June Valera Poinsett, age 77 of Dayton, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at CHI Memorial. She was born in Red Bank, New Jersey, on May 6, 1948, the daughter of the late James Walker Crosbie, Sr., and Valeria June (Kleckner) Crosbie. June grew up in New Jersey, graduated in 1970 from Bryan College in Dayton with a B.S....
Joanne Sylvia Kimsey
May 22, 2025
Joanne Sylvia Kimsey, age 90 of Dickson, Tennessee, passed away at Alive Hospice in Nashville on Thursday, May 22, 2025. She was born in Dayton on July 17, 1934, the daughter of the late Dr. Walter Agnew Thomison and Shirley (Gaskins) Thomison. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Warren Kimsey; her daughter, Elizabeth Kimsey; and her...
Dennis "Jerry" Jerrold Sullivan Jr
May 22, 2025
Dennis "Jerry" Jerrold Sullivan, Jr., age 61 of Rockwood, TN, passed away May 22, 2025, at Rhea Medical Center in Dayton. He was born in Pasadena, California, on August 11, 1963, the son of Dennis and Martha (Matheny) Sullivan, Sr., of Rockwood, who survive him.Dennis lived in Rockwood and was employed at Air Concept Industries developing, designing, and manufacturing products...
Kevin Harlan Reed
May 22, 2025
If you knew Kevin, you know he’s been a philosopher since he first entered this world. Born to his parents Max and Kim Reed in December of 1993, he was the oldest of 2 and perhaps a bit less mouthy than his younger brother, Jacob. He was a child of books and knowledge. To put it in direct perspective, by...
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