Obituaries

Timmy Smith

Timmy Smith

Oct 6, 2022

On Thursday, October 6th 2022, Timmy Ray Smith, beloved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend passed away at the age of 57. Born in Midland, Texas to Betty and Bill Ray Smith, Tim was the youngest of five. Gifted with a big smile, contagious laugh and huge heart, Tim was a generous friend to those lucky enough to know him. Tim...

Jessica Rose Zollinger

Jessica Rose Zollinger

Sep 29, 2022

Jessica Rose Zollinger, age 27 of Pikeville, passed away from an automobile accident on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga. She was born on December 21, 1994, in McMinnville, the daughter of Robert Duane Zollinger of Dayton and Kristin (Durst) Preus of Florida who survive her. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Ruth Zollinger. Jessica...

Jackson Luke Myers

Jackson Luke Myers

Sep 29, 2022

Jackson Luke Myers, age 18 of Dayton, passed away after an automobile accident on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Rhea Medical Center in Dayton. He was born on June 19, 2004, in Chattanooga, the son of Jeremy Myers and Melanie (Jackson) Myers who survive him. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Sandra Jackson. Jackson lived in Dayton all...

Alice Paasonen

Alice Paasonen

Sep 29, 2022

Baby Alice Paasonen passed away peacefully in her mother’s arms shortly after her birth on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga. Alice is survived by her parents, Erik Jonathan Paasonen and Silvia Marisela (Turcios) Paasonen of Dayton; her siblings, Timothy, Benjamin, Amy, Scott, and Mary Jean Paasonen; her half-brother, Christopher Turcios-Rivera; her grandmother, Isabel Turcios of Savage,...

Mary Lou Douglas

Mary Lou Douglas

Sep 25, 2022

Mary Lou Douglas, age 79 of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at her home. She was born in Greenville, OH, on April 13, 1943, the daughter of the late Clifford and Emma (Smith) Rhodes. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Gene Douglas, her son, Virgil Allen Day; and her granddaughter, Autumn King. Mary...

Mildred Betty Louise Leffew

Mildred Betty Louise Leffew

Sep 11, 2022

Mildred Betty Louise Leffew, age 87 of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Spring City Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Chattanooga on April 28, 1935, the daughter of the late Homer and Edith (Swanson) Pyburn. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Rev. Carlos Leffew; her son, Ricky Leffew;...

Wanda Ruth Travis

Wanda Ruth Travis

Sep 10, 2022

Wanda Ruth Travis, age 81 of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at her home. She was born on July 1, 1941, in Greenville County, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Delvin Pharris Kennedy and Edith (Few) Kennedy. She was also preceded in death by her step-father, Harris Green; twin granddaughters; and her brother, Gus Kennedy, Jr....

Carrie Lee Maddux

Carrie Lee Maddux

Sep 9, 2022

Carrie Lee Maddux, age 85 of Evensville, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022, at Rhea Medical Center. She was born on January 3, 1937, in Evensville, the daughter of the late Lee and Ruby (Pelfrey) Roberts. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bobby” Maddux, Jr.; her sister, Mildred Cochran; her sister-in-law, Linda Lake; and her...

Brandon Martin Gates

Brandon Martin Gates

Sep 8, 2022

Rev. Brandon Martin Gates age 44 of Knoxville and formerly of Dayton went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at his home. Brandon was born on February 15, 1978 in Cumberland County and raised in Rhea County by his late grandparents, Martin and Mattie Harris. He was also preceded in death by...

Elizabeth (Betty) Anne Roberts

Elizabeth (Betty) Anne Roberts

Sep 7, 2022

Elizabeth (Betty) Anne Roberts, age 80 of Spring City, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Rhea Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born in Tyrone, Ontario, Canada, on October 12, 1941, the daughter of the late William and Annie (Gardiner) Phillips. She was also preceded in death by her seven siblings, Patsy Phillips,...

Shirley Ellen Thomas

Shirley Ellen Thomas

Aug 25, 2022

Shirley Ellen Thomas, age 73 of Muskegon, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Mercy-Trinity Hospital in Muskegon due to injuries she suffered in an automobile accident. She was born in Muskegon on April 29, 1949, the daughter of the late Jeff and Velma (Lynch) Cave. She was also preceded in death by her brother, William Cave. Shirley lived...

Bridgett Renee Morgan

Bridgett Renee Morgan

Aug 24, 2022

Bridgett Renee Morgan, age 61 of Dayton, passed away at Rhea Medical Center on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. She was born on December 5, 1960, in Chattanooga, the daughter of the late Frank and Dorothy (Green) Cronon. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Peggy Guinta, and her brother, John Young. Renee has lived in Dayton for the...

Jimmy Dale Qualls

Jimmy Dale Qualls

Aug 23, 2022

Jimmy Dale Qualls, age 78 of Dayton, TN, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Laurelbrook. He was born on June 5, 1944 in Stephenville, TX to Arnold Parrack and Ruby (Mefford) Parrack. He is survived by his cousin, Mary Castorena. There will be no services for Jimmy at this time. He will be buried at Laurelbrook Cemetery. Please share...

Albert Erven Cobb

Albert Erven Cobb

Aug 17, 2022

Albert Erven Cobb, age 93 of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at his home. He was born in St. Louis, MI on April 23, 1929 to the late Charles and Louise (Tuger) Cobb. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Arlene (Robertson) Cobb. Albert lived in Altamonte Spring, FL before moving to Dayton in 1992....

Tammy Elaine Morgan

Tammy Elaine Morgan

Aug 15, 2022

Tammy Elaine Morgan, age 63 of Spring City, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022, at her home. She was born in Daytona Beach, FL, on September 25, 1958, the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Ferguson) Woods. Tammy moved to Spring City in 2007 after living in Daytona Beach, FL, and was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband...

Agnes Marie Lamb

Agnes Marie Lamb

Aug 13, 2022

Agnes Marie Lamb, age 68 of Dunlap, passed away at NHC HealthCare Sequatchie on Saturday, August 13, 2022, after suffering a long time with cancer. Now she is at rest and healed by the Lord. She was born in Soddy Daisy on November 8, 1953, the daughter of the late James Edgar “Ed” Leffew and Ethel Olivan (Templeton) Leffew. She...

Jack Walden

Jack Walden

Aug 2, 2022

Jack Walden, age 81 of Spring City, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at Rhea Medical Center. He was born in Decatur on April 5, 1941, the son of the late Roy Travis Walden and Beulah Lee (Pritchett) Walden. Jack lived in Spring City for the past 43 years and retired from Shipley Basket Factory. He enjoyed mowing his...

Tommy Carl Mcconnell

Tommy Carl Mcconnell

Aug 1, 2022

Tommy Carl McConnell, age 52 of Graysville, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on July 5, 1970, in Rhea County, TN, the son of Ronnie McConnell and Brenda (Peak) Woody who survive him. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Scott McConnell and Keith McConnell; his uncle, David...

Charles Ray Mitchell

Charles Ray Mitchell

Aug 1, 2022

Charles “Charlie” Ray Mitchell, age 77 of Graysville, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, at his home. He was born in Dayton on January 11, 1945, the son of the late Boss and Elizabeth (Caraway) Mitchell. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Albert Mitchell, and his sisters, Bessie Mitchell, Paralee McDonald and Virginia Suttles. Charlie lived...

Otis Curtis Miller Jr.

Otis Curtis Miller Jr.

Jul 30, 2022

Otis Curtis Miller Jr., age 63 of El Paso, TX, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Rhea Medical Center in Dayton. He was born in Biloxi, MS, on August 24, 1958, the son of Otis Curtis Miller Sr. and Pauline (Beverly) Miller. Otis was a high school graduate and attended college. He worked as a cross-country over the...