Obituaries
Betty Jean Floyd
Aug 2, 2026
Betty Jean Floyd, age 64 of Dayton, passed away at Rhea Medical Center on Sunday, August 2, 2026. She was born in Dayton on December 21, 1961, the daughter of the late James Jordan, Sr. and Louise “Hattie” (Hall) Jordan who survives her. She was also preceded in death by her sons, Timothy Jordan and Jason Jordan; her grandparents, Howard...
James Eddie Yearwood
Aug 2, 2026
James “Eddie” Yearwood, age 66 of Evensville, passed away at Rhea Medical Center on Sunday, August 2, 2026. He was born in Graysville on September 9, 1959, the son of the late John R. Yearwood and Dorothy (Creasman) Yearwood, who survives him. He was also preceded in death by his son, Charles Steve Montgomery, in 2019 and his infant brother.
Eddie...
Roger Eric Trowell
Jul 31, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Roger Eric Trowell, 65, of Dayton, Tennessee. Eric passed peacefully on July 31st surrounded by his loving wife, sons and friends. In life, Eric was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grandfather. Eric lived a life of strength and a deep devotion to his family and friends.
Eric was born...
Twighla Marie Houston
Jul 28, 2026
Twighla Marie Houston, age 46 of Evensville, passed away in Decatur on July 28, 2026. She was born on March 10, 1980, the daughter of Donald and Belinda (Shelton) Houston.
Twighla called Rhea County home her whole life long. She had a gift for crafting and a love for baking. She was also a devoted Alabama football fan, she loved cheering...
Bobby "Paul" Watson
Jul 27, 2026
Bobby “Paul” Watson spent most of his days with a tool belt on under the beaming sun. He carried the greatest titles throughout his life. He walked with his heart on his sleeve.
He is Superman in the eyes of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Alexis and Matthew Morris with Elizabeth, Harper and Maverick Morris. Jordan Miller with Aubree, Chloe and...
Earl S. Rodgers
Jul 25, 2026
Earl S. Rodgers, age 92 of Dayton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his family. Earl was born on April 6, 1934, in Marvell, Arkansas, to the late George Edgar Rogers and Georgia Mae Rogers.
Earl later moved to Dayton where he raised his family, built a successful business,...
Leonard Luther Mackney, Sr.
Jul 22, 2026
Leonard Luther Mackney, age 80 of Readyville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Murfreesboro, TN. He was born in Crocker, MO, on October 26, 1945, the son of the late Clarence Everette and Bertha (Woody) Mackney. Leonard was also preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Dale (Pendergrass) Mackney.
He proudly served in the United States Air Force...
Ronald Dale "Slick" Love, Jr.
Jul 16, 2026
Ronald Dale “Slick” Love, Jr., age 51 of Sale Creek, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Soddy-Daisy ER Parkridge. He was born on April 18, 1975, in Orlando, Florida, the son of the late Ronald and Vicki (Mauck) Love, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarence and Margaret Mauck.
Slick made his home in Sale...
Scott Russell Sprague
Jul 15, 2026
Scott Russell Sprague, age 69 of Sale Creek, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Rhea Medical Center in Dayton, TN. He was born in Long Beach, CA, on September 13, 1956, the son of the late Harold and Ruth (McEuen) Sprague, Jr.
He lived in Georgia before moving to Dayton, and worked as a custom stair builder for residential...
Brody Hickman
Jul 12, 2026
Bennett “Brody” Hickman, age 33 of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, in Hobbs, New Mexico. He was born in Chattanooga on December 3, 1992, the son of Travis Hickman and Ann Scott, both who survive him.
Brody called Dayton home his entire life and graduated from Rhea County High School with the class of 2011. He was employed...
Betty Aileen Hall Wilkey
Jul 10, 2026
Betty Aileen Hall Wilkey, age 87 of Dayton, TN, passed away at her home on Friday, July 10, 2026. She was born in Dayton, TN, on May 7, 1939, the daughter of the late William Allen and Erma Tennessee (Thomas) Thurman. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Willard Hall, and Melvin Wilkey; her grandchildren, Ray Brady, and...
John "Richard" Beene
Jul 4, 2026
John “Richard” Beene, age 83 of Hixson, Tennessee, passed away on July 4, 2026, at his home at StoryPoint Hixson South. He was born in Murray, Kentucky, on November 3, 1942, the son of the late John William and Lillian Lucille (McBroom) Beene. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Mark Beene, and his sister, Sharon Wilkey, both...
Paul Leshock
Jun 24, 2026
Paul Leshock, age 71 of Evensville, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at his home. He was born in Queens, New York City, on June 15, 1955, the son of the late Michael Leshock and Irene (Wierzbicki) Leshock.
Paul made his home in Evensville since 2021, after previously living in East Ridge. He worked as an appliance repairman and enjoyed...
Beverly Earline Doss
Jun 22, 2026
Beverly “Earline” (Wilson) Doss, age 85 of Dunlap, passed away at Erlanger Sequatchie in Dunlap on Monday, June 22, 2026. She was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on March 8, 1941, the daughter of the late Earl Lewis Wilson, Sr. and Beverly Louise (Mathis) Wilson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Felton Doss, Sr.; her son, Jeffrey...
George Donald LeMay, Sr.
Jun 22, 2026
George Donald LeMay, Sr., age 82 of Dayton, passed away at his home on Monday, June 22, 2026. He was born in Shelton, CT, on July 7, 1942, the son of the late Jeremiah LeMay. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Pheobe Ann (Haynes) LeMay; his brother, Jerry LeMay; his sister, June Bills; his stepchildren, David Paul...
Kirk Lewis Webb
Jun 13, 2026
Kirk Lewis Webb age 83, a native of Rising Sun, MD, and a longtime resident of Spring City, TN, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of honor, strength, sacrifice, and devotion to family and country.
Kirk proudly served his nation as a member of the 1st Infantry Division in the United States Army (Big Red One...
Melvin Owens
Jun 10, 2026
Melvin Owens, age 84 of Pikeville, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Erlanger Baroness Hospital in Chattanooga. He was born in Jasper, Alabama, on August 5, 1941, the son of the late William Mont Owens and Ella (Gunter) Owens. He was also preceded by his two sisters, Louise and Jean; and his five brothers, Leon “Stogie”, Bert, Levern,...
Beth Grace Harrell
Jun 9, 2026
Elizabeth Grace “Beth” Harrell, age 49 of Sale Creek, passed away in the early morning of Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Parkridge Emergency in Soddy-Daisy. She was born on February 5, 1977, in Crossnore, NC, the daughter of the late Charles Henry Ward and Sharon Hoilman, who survives her. She is also preceded in death by her two brothers, Patrick...
Gary Doyle McCallie, Sr.
Jun 2, 2026
Gary Doyle McCallie, Sr., age 83 of Dayton, passed away at Rhea Medical Center on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. He was born in Chattanooga on July 10, 1942, the son of the late Austin and Naomi (Harris) McCallie. He was also preceded in death by his son, Gary McCallie, Jr; and his sister, Phyllis Poe.
Gary has resided in Dayton since...
Kate Mariane Losey
May 17, 2026
Kate Mariane Losey, age 96 of Dayton, passed away at Life Care of Rhea County on Sunday, May 17, 2026. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, on October 19, 1929, the daughter of the late Karl and Margit (Akselsen) Wilhelmsen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Losey.
Kate called New York home before relocating to Dayton...
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