Obituaries
Edwin Francis Farnsworth
Oct 2, 2026
Edwin Francis Farnsworth, age 83 of Dayton, was transported from his earthly home to his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, October 2, 2026. He was born in Dayton on December 27, 1942, the son of the late Edwin and Eula (Hicks) Farnsworth. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Rose...
William Dennis Everett
Oct 2, 2026
On the morning of Friday, October 2, 2026, William Dennis Everett went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was born and raised in Dayton where he grew up loving the outdoors, hunting, swimming, water skiing, snow skiing, biking, golfing, and riding motorcycles. He also loved to read and study history as well as playing several musical...
Dortha "Dot" Ann Smith
Sep 27, 2026
Dortha “Dot” Ann (Jiles) Smith, of Evensville, Tennessee, passed away on September 27, 2026, at Life Care of Dayton. Dot was born on December 24, 1943, in Rhea County, Tennessee, to the late Roy Jiles and Nancy Alice (Powers) Jiles. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James “JC” Smith; her son, Anthony “Tony” Smith; and her siblings,...
Danny Wayne Norris
Sep 25, 2026
Danny “Wayne” Norris, age 78 of Pikeville, passed away at Hospice of Chattanooga Care in Chattanooga on Friday, September 25, 2026. He was born in Cookeville on June 17, 1948, to the late Ronald and Alene (Ashburn) Norris. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Tiffaney Shaunte-Norris; his brother, Chris Norris; and his sister, Debra Winnie.
Wayne graduated from...
Alfred "Leon" Cranmore
Sep 21, 2026
Alfred “Leon” Cranmore, age 74 of Sale Creek, passed away at his home early on Monday, September 21, 2026. He was born in Chattanooga on February 4, 1952, the son of the late John Thomas Cranmore and Betty Lou (Brumlee) Cranmore. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Leona (Skiles) Cranmore in 2019.
Leon made his home in Sale...
Henry Arthur Roach, Jr.
Sep 18, 2026
Henry Arthur Roach, Jr., age 74 of Birchwood, passed away in the early morning of Friday, September 18, 2026, at his home. He was born in Chattanooga on February 19, 1952, the son of the late Henry Arthur Roach, Sr. and Betty Naomi (John) Reno Forgey. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Stanley Roach.
He lived in Birchwood,...
Jennifer Lynn Smith Jordan
Sep 9, 2026
Jennifer Lynn Smith Jordan, age 50 of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, in Bakewell. She was born in Crossville on February 9, 1976, the daughter of James “Jim” and Ginger (Goodson) Smith. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Trester and Dorothy Smith, and Coy and Ollie Goodson.
Jennifer recently started a position at La-Z-Boy and was...
Peggy Ree Hearon
Sep 6, 2026
Peggy Ree Hearon, age 78 of Dayton, passed away at her home Sunday, September 6, 2026. She was born in Lenoir City on April 4, 1948, the daughter of the late William Reed Bivens and Jessie (McKelvey) Bivens. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Ray “Fuzzy” Hearon.
Peggy called Dayton home since 2000, after moving there from...
Mary Elizabeth "Lib" Layne
Sep 5, 2026
Mary Elizabeth “Lib" Layne, age 85 of Dayton, passed away Saturday evening, September 5, 2026, at Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga. She was born in Petros, TN on May 20, 1941, the daughter of the late James Windell Holden and Viola Lou (Holland) Holden. She was also preceded in death by her son Chris Tallent; her husbands, Larry Doss, Freddy...
Rodney Peron
Sep 3, 2026
Rodney Peron, age 63 of Dayton, passed away at Laurelbrook Nursing Home on Thursday, September 3, 2026. He was born in Tennessee on December 20, 1962, the son of Bobby and Patsy (Rose) Peron.
Rodney previously lived in Maryville and Knoxville and was employed as a hairdresser.
Rodney was laid to rest at Laurelbrook Cemetery.
Please share your memories and photos of Rodney...
Christopher Stephen Sales
Aug 26, 2026
Christopher Stephen Sales, age 61 of Evensville, passed away in Cleveland, Tennessee, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. He was born in St. Petersburg, Florida, on May 1, 1965, the son of Fred “Emil” Sales and his late beloved mother, Mary Jane (Macaione) Sales. He was also preceded in death by his uncle, Keith Sales.
Christopher received a Bachelor of Arts degree...
Caylee Jaylin Cooper
Aug 25, 2026
Caylee Jaylin Cooper, age 18 of Sale Creek, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at her home. She was born in Chattanooga, on January 2, 2008, the daughter of Clark and Sarah (Roberts) Cooper. She was also preceded in death by her grandmother, Connie Cooper.
Caylee spent her entire life in Sale Creek and graduated from Sale Creek High School...
Fred C Robinson II
Aug 24, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Fred Carlton Robinson II, age 66 of Dayton, TN, on Monday, August 24, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Fred was a devoted husband, loving father and proud grandfather of four.
He was born on April 10, 1960, in Chattanooga, TN, to parents Winifred...
Shirley Faye Hughey Rector
Aug 22, 2026
Shirley Faye Hughey Rector, age 88 of Dayton, passed peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
She is survived by her husband, Charlie “Sonny” Rector, Jr. and daughter Renita Rector Archey (Jeff). Also, her sister, Glema Hughey Walker and several nieces and nephews.
She moved to Dayton when she was twelve years old and broke the rules when, in high...
Laura Virginia Brogdon "Nena"
Aug 18, 2026
Laura Virginia (Bennett) Brogdon “Nena”, age 71 of Dayton, passed away in the early morning of Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Rhea Medical Center. She was born in Berrien County, GA, on June 20, 1955, the daughter of the late Rev. Tillman Bennett and Dorothy (Exum) Bennett.
Laura made her home in Dayton for the past five years, after many years...
Michael J. Plum
Aug 13, 2026
Michael J. Plum, age 85 of Spring City, passed away at Rhea Medical Center on Thursday, August 13, 2026. He was born on August 20, 1940.
There will be no services for Michael. He was laid to rest at Our Father’s Resting Place in Dayton on Monday, August 17, 2026.
Please share your memories of Michael on his online guest register at...
Fortunato "Lucky" C. Comunale
Aug 13, 2026
Fortunato “Lucky” Comunale, age 86 of Dayton, passed away at The Courtyard on Thursday, August 13, 2026. He was born in New York City, New York on October 5, 1939.
Lucky served his country in the US Army, is survived by his friends at The Courtyard, and will be laid to rest at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Please share your memories and photos...
George John Feivelson, Jr.
Aug 9, 2026
George John Feivelson, Jr., age 65 of Dayton, passed away at Rhea Medical Center on Sunday, August 9, 2026. He was born in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 1961, the son of the late George John Peters, Sr., and Joyce (Rennert) Feivelson.
George was a high school graduate and was employed as a welder. He proudly served his country in...
Mary Frances (Rudd) Carlson
Aug 8, 2026
Mary Frances (Rudd) Carlson, age 82 of Clarkrange, Tennessee, passed away peacefully with her husband and family by her side and went to the Lord on August 8, 2026.
She was born in Dayton, Tennessee, on March 29, 1944, to the late Dr. Judson Archer Rudd and Lucile V. (Searcy) Rudd. Mary Frances grew up on the campus of Bryan College...
Ruth Ora Kelly
Aug 8, 2026
Ruth Ora Kelly, age 90 of Spring City, passed away at her home early on Saturday, August 8, 2026. She was born in Wickliffe, Kentucky, on October 9, 1935, the daughter of Martin Edward Robertson and Ona Ora (Brack) Robertson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gene Kelly.
Ruth spent many years living in Clinton, Kentucky, before relocating...
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