Obituaries
Ricky C Fraley
Jan 19, 2017
Ricky C. Fraley, age 59, of Dayton passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Erlanger Hospital. Ricky was born May 8, 1957 in Dayton to the late Charles E. and Katie L. (Ferry) Fraley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Darnell Fraley and Jackie Fraley. Ricky lived in Dayton all his life and...
Mayme Sheddan Bedford
Jan 16, 2017
Mayme Kerley Sheddan Bedford, age 92, of Dayton, passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 at Rhea Medical Center, after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born on June 29, 1924 in Bledsoe County to the late Robert and Cora (Henderson) Kerley. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Dayton. At 18, after graduating valedictorian from...
Nora Lee Everett
Jan 8, 2017
Nora Everett Dayton Nora Lee Everett, age 81 of Dayton, entered peacefully into eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at her home surrounded by family and loved ones. Nora was born in Sparta, TN on August 11, 1935 to the late Sid and Bessie (Steele) Boles. She is also preceded in death by...
Francisco Serrano Sr.
Dec 29, 2016
Francisco Serrano, Sr., age 94 of Dayton Mountain, died Thursday night, December 29, 2016 at his home. He was born May 20, 1922 in Puerto Rico to the late Francisco and Carmella (Medina) Serrano. He was also preceded in death by his wife Inez (Didier) Serrano. A resident of Dayton since 2011, he lived previously in Texas. He was of...
Steven Craig Lewis
Dec 24, 2016
Craig Lewis Sale Creek Steven Craig Lewis, age 47 of Sale Creek, passed away at his home Saturday, December 24, 2016. He was born in Oscada, MI on September 18, 1969 to Gary and Cathy (Huffstetler) Lewis. Craig greatly enjoyed sports and coaching, and was “his nephews’ biggest fan”. He loved spending time with family, and greatly enjoyed fellowship and...
Joann Morgan
Dec 24, 2016
JoAnn Morgan Dayton JoAnn Morgan, age 65 of Dayton, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, December 24, 2016. JoAnn was born on July 20, 1951 in Butler, AL to the late Joe and Lyda (Stanley) Williams. JoAnn is also preceded in death by her sisters Grace Miller and Lu Summersgill, in addition to her brothers, Raymond Williams...
Sarah Sue Spurlock
Dec 21, 2016
Sarah Sue Cunningham Spurlock, age 71 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016 in Nashville. Sarah was born in Ft. Rucker, AL on November 14, 1945 to the late Brandt and Christine (Armstrong) Cunningham. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Dayton. Sarah is survived by her husband, Frank Spurlock of Dayton, her sons, Dr....
Darlene Elkins Yearwood
Dec 17, 2016
Darlene Yearwood Soddy Daisy Darlene Yearwood age 61 of Soddy Daisy passed away Saturday evening December 17, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga. She was born in Graysville the daughter of the late James Robert and Elizabeth (Patton) Elkins and was also preceded in death by her granddaughter Caitlyn Francis and grandmother Gracie Patton. Darlene had been a resident of...
Kristian Larae Lee
Dec 16, 2016
Kristian LaRae Lee age 24 of Spring City died unexpectedly Friday, December 16, 2016 due to injuries suffered in an automobile accident. She was born in Chattanooga on April 17, 1992 and lived all of her life in Rhea County. She was a graduate of Rhea County High School class of 2010 and was currently employed at LaZBoy. Kristian attended...
Viola "Sweetie Pie" Renner
Dec 14, 2016
Viola “Sweetie Pie” Renner Dayton Viola “Sweetie Pie” (Waddell) Renner, age 92 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Rhea Medical Center. She was born in Greene Co., TN on March 3, 1924 to the late Harvey Lee and Vernie (Collins) Waddell. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Renner, Sr and her brother, Ralph...
Barbara Ruth Schanley
Nov 24, 2016
Barbara Schanley Rossville, GA Barbara Ruth Schanley, age 84 of Rossville, GA, formerly of Graysville, TN, died Thursday November 24, 2016. She was born September 17, 1932 to the late Ray and Holly Mae (Burchard) Schanley. She is also preceded in death by her brother Billy Ray Schanley, and her sister, Betty Schanley Arnett. Barbara lived in Graysville for many...
Richard Dean Denton
Nov 21, 2016
Richard Denton Dayton Richard Dean Denton, age 70, passed away Monday, November 21, 2016 peacefully at home with his wife by his side. Richard was born on November 12, 1946 in Dayton to the late Dan and Anna Kate (Mayton) Denton. He is also preceded in death by his sister Rita Ann Denton, and his Maltese grand-dog, Baby. Richard was...
Christine Travis
Nov 21, 2016
Christine Travis Dayton Martha Christine Travis, age 82, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Monday, November 21, 2016 at her home in Dayton. She was born May 30, 1934 in Rocky Mount, NC to the late David and Nannie (Perry) Nelms. Christine grew up in Rocky Mount before meeting her husband, Rev. Jewell Travis. They married...
James Francis Dill Sr.
Nov 19, 2016
James Francis Dill, Sr, age 76 of Dayton died Saturday morning, November 19, 2016. James was born in Franklin, NC on February 10, 1940 to the late Jasper Newton Dill and Opal (Flood) Dill. James has been a resident of Dayton since 1973. James epitomized the American Dream. James lived and worked during his childhood with his parents and two...
Ronnie Dale Swafford
Nov 11, 2016
Ronnie Dale Swafford age 54 of Sale Creek died at his home Friday, November 11, 2016. Ronnie was born in Chattanooga on November 25, 1961 the son of the late Jack and Elaine (Fitzgerald) Swafford. Ronnie lived most of his life in Sale Creek where he was a graduate of the Sale Creek High School class of 1980. He served...
James Edwin Guffey
Nov 10, 2016
James Edwin Guffey age 83 of Dayton and formerly of Athens died at his home early Thursday morning, November 10, 2016. James was born in Olympia, WA on June 30, 1933. He was preceded in death by his mother, Norma (Schultze) Guffey, father, Lewis Guffey, stepmother Ella Mae (Reese) Guffey, daughter, Catherine (Guffey) Simpson and brother, Wiliam Lyle Guffey. He...
Donald Wayne Reeves
Nov 9, 2016
Donald Reeves Spring City Donald W. Reeves died at home in Spring City on November 9, 2016. He was 82 years old. Survived by his wife Gwen (Cantrell) Reeves, son Robert Alan Reeves and wife Jennifer (Taylor) Reeves, son Richard Wayne Reeves and wife Carol (Gibson) Reeves, and grandchildren Andrew Wayne Reeves and wife Chelsea (Burger) Reeves, Lindsey Reeves Walker...
Jimmy Genoe
Nov 9, 2016
Jimmy Genoe Soddy Daisy James “Jimmy” Patrick Genoe, age 40 of Soddy Daisy, died Wednesday November 9, 2016 at his home. He was born in Rockwood on October 23, 1976. Jimmy was born in Rockwood and later moved to Myrtle Beach, SC where he graduated high school. Jimmy loved Jeeps and four-wheeling, and worked as the manager at the Soddy...
Kay Ruth Smith
Oct 20, 2016
“Ruth” Smith Graysville Kay Ruth Smith, age 72 of Graysville, entered into rest Thursday, October 20, 2016 at her home. She was born in Dearborn, MI on December 21, 1943 to the late Boyd Chapman and Juanita (Moore) Rhodes. Ruth was a resident of Graysville all her life, and she enjoyed cooking and reading with her family. She was of...
Donald Ross Raymond
Oct 14, 2016
Donald Ross Raymond, age 77 of Soddy Daisy died unexpectedly Friday evening, October 14, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga. Don was born in St. Albans, Vermont on September 23, 1939 to the late Donald and Lourine (Jure) Raymond. Don had been a resident of Riverside, CA until 1954 when he moved to Vermont. In 1974 he moved to Tennessee...
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