Obituaries

Jc Smith

Jc Smith

Mar 24, 2021

James Carroll “JC” Smith, age 77 of Evensville, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 24, 2021 at his home in Evensville. He was born in Rhea County on May 7, 1943, the son of the late Samuel C. Smith and Thelma N. (Smith) Smith. JC was also preceded in death by his brothers, Billy R. Smith and Larry D. Smith....

John William Scarborough

John William Scarborough

Mar 24, 2021

John William Scarborough, age 75 of Spring City, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 24, 2021 at his home in Spring City. John was born in Memphis on September 24, 1945, the son of the late William Jefferson Scarborough and Lucille (Poeteet) Scarborough Curtis. John lived in Spring City since 1975. He worked for the assembly department at La-Z-boy and...

Braylee Lyra Caraway

Braylee Lyra Caraway

Mar 21, 2021

Baby girl Braylee Lyra Caraway, passed away peacefully after her birth on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. Braylee is survived by her parents, Patrick Scott Caraway and Crystal Miraha Onopa Caraway of Riceville, TN. Braylee is deeply loved by her mommy and daddy and the rest of her family. Please share your...

Mary Elizabeth Clark

Mary Elizabeth Clark

Mar 18, 2021

Mary Elizabeth (Tipton) Clark, age 72, of Evensville passed away Thursday morning, March 18, 2021, at her home. She was born in Rhea County on December 1, 1948, the daughter of the late Dennis and Martha (Massey) Tipton. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers, Charles Tipton and Neal Tipton. Mary was a lifelong resident of Rhea...

Ricky Mccoy

Ricky Mccoy

Mar 17, 2021

Richard Eugene McCoy age 55 of Dayton passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, March 17, 2021 at Rhea Medical Center in Dayton. Ricky was born in Rhea County on November 2, 1965 the son of the late J.C. and Juanita (Nichols) McCoy. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Leffew and his two brothers, Charles McCoy and Doyle...

Stephen Dwight Potter

Stephen Dwight Potter

Mar 13, 2021

Stephen Dwight Potter, age 55 of Evensville, passed away early Saturday morning, March 13, 2021 at Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga. He was born in Dayton on September 15, 1965 and lived in Rhea County all of his life. Stephen was preceded in death by his father, Ed Potter. He is survived by his mother, Mildred Allen Potter Reed of...

Mary Hale Wooden

Mary Hale Wooden

Mar 11, 2021

Mary Hale Wooden, age 90, of Pikeville, passed away on March 11, 2021 in Chattanooga. She was born in Bledsoe county on April 19, 1930, the daughter of the late TY Rothwell and Tilda Mae Daniels. Mary was also preceded in death by her husbands, Melvin “Dude” Hale and O.W. Wooden, her daughter Debbie Rothwell and son-in-law, Larry Davis. Mary...

Jerry Dale Levengood

Jerry Dale Levengood

Mar 6, 2021

Reverend Jerry Dale Levengood age 67 of Dayton went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday morning, March 6, 2021. He was born in Dayton on October 9, 1953 the son of the late Rev. Paul and Lillian (Hummel) Levengood. He was also preceded in death by his infant daughter Megan Levengood. Jerry lived most of his...

Sudie Nell Thomas

Sudie Nell Thomas

Mar 4, 2021

Thursday morning, March 4, 2021, was a sunshiny day, Spring was in the air, and signs of new life were on the way. On that morning at 10:28 a.m., a new life was indeed beginning. The body of flesh that holds these earthly bodies was released and a perfect angel flew to her eternal home. Sudie Nell (Coulter) Thomas was...

Gloria Jean Creasman

Gloria Jean Creasman

Mar 3, 2021

Gloria Jean Creasman, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at Parkridge Medical Center. She was born in Graysville on February 5, 1946, the daughter of the late Mary Creasman. She lived in Graysville her entire life, was a high school graduate, and was a caregiver to elderly people. She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived...

Bryce Allen Eugene Fugate

Bryce Allen Eugene Fugate

Mar 2, 2021

Bryce Allen Eugene Fugate, infant son of Richard and Casey (Burton) Fugate of Graysville, died at birth on March 2, 2021 at Erlanger Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Rick Fugate. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister Karlea Fugate and his brother Waylon Fugate, both of Graysville. He is also survived...

Beverly Jan Canerdy

Beverly Jan Canerdy

Feb 27, 2021

Beverly Jan Canerdy, age 71, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at her home in Evensville. She was born in Big Springs, TX, on February 13, 1950, the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Goosby) Keel. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Pam Cornwell. She lived in Evensville since 1977 and was a homemaker. She...

Hazel Neddo

Hazel Neddo

Feb 24, 2021

Hazel Kline Neddo, age 100, of Sale Creek, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Chattanooga. She was born on May 18, 1920 in South Bend, IN, the daughter of the late William and Flora Dessie (Rish) Kline. Hazel was also preceded in death by her husband, Francis Jackson Neddo, son,...

Maryanne Bristol Brown

Maryanne Bristol Brown

Feb 22, 2021

Maryanne Bristol Brown of Dayton passed into the presence of her Savior Monday, February 22, 2021, at the Veranda Life Care Center in Dayton, TN. Maryanne was born in Talbotton, GA on October 12, 1933. At the age of six, her family moved to Washington D.C. where she lived until she married and moved south to Georgia, Florida, and eventually...

Eva Jean Parson

Eva Jean Parson

Feb 21, 2021

Eva Jean Parson, age 78, of Dayton passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021, at her home. She was born on Brayton Mountain on July 31, 1942, the daughter of the late Beacher and Christine (Hunter) Kelley. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Lori Christine Guinther, and her two sisters, Reba Lovins and Roberta Kelley. She graduated...

Patsy Hobbs

Patsy Hobbs

Feb 8, 2021

Patsy Ruth Hobbs age 92 of Dayton went to be with her Jesus Monday, February 8, 2021 at Rhea Medical Center. She was born in Avery County, NC on July 26, 1928 the daughter of the late Alexander Plato Brinkley and Deborah (Spinks) Hobbs. She was also preceded in death by her son, Robert “Chip” Hobbs, granddaughter, Sarah Clifford and...

Phyllis Elaine Fulcher

Phyllis Elaine Fulcher

Feb 8, 2021

Phyllis Elaine Fulcher age 89 of Dayton went to be with her Lord on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Rhea Medical Center. She was born in Verona Township, WI on November 20, 1931 the daughter of the late Maurice and Hazel Leona (Gentz) Jorgensen. She was also preceded in death by her husband Harland Elmer and two sisters, Helen Leffew...

John David Martin

John David Martin

Feb 4, 2021

John David Martin, age 80 of Spring City, passed away Thursday morning, February 4, 2021 at Roane Medical Center. He was born on October 2, 1940 in Harlan, KY, the son of the late Hermas and Norma (Shanklin) Martin. John was also preceded in death by his wife, Helen Martin, his children, John David Martin Jr. and Debbie Martin, and...

Michael Wayne Ledbetter

Michael Wayne Ledbetter

Feb 2, 2021

Michael Wayne Ledbetter, age 61 of Dayton, passed away at his home in Dayton on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. He was born on January 19, 1960 in Eugene, OR. Michael lived in Dayton. He served his country with the US Navy. Michael was a loving husband and a beloved son. He is survived by his wife, Helen (Helton) Ledbetter of...

Marvin Eugene Gilley

Marvin Eugene Gilley

Feb 1, 2021

Marvin Eugene Gilley, age 58 of Dayton, died Monday, February 1, 2021 at Laurelbrook on Dayton Mountain. He was born on February 9, 1962 in Merryville, LA. Marvin was the son of Daniel Polk Gilley and Noralee (Luckey) Gilley. Marvin was laid to rest in the Laurelbrook Cemetery on Dayton Mountain. Please share your memories of Marvin on his online...