Obituaries

Howard Leroy Taylor

Howard Leroy Taylor

Feb 14, 2017

Howard Taylor Dayton Howard LeRoy Taylor, age 93 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017. He was born in Bruceton, TN on January 24, 1924 to the late Howard Green and Harriet (Bryant) Taylor. Howard was a man of many passions. After serving his country during World War II as an army medic at the 297th General Hospital in...

Linda Darlene Mcintosh

Linda Darlene Mcintosh

Feb 13, 2017

Linda McIntosh Sale Creek Linda Darlene McIntosh, age 63 of Sale Creek, passed away, Monday February 13, 2017 at her home. She was born in Cincinnati, OH on December 26, 1953 to the late Troy and Anna (Cannon) McIntosh. Linda loved music, movies, and playing with her dog Tinkerbell. She also loved all of her grandbabies and enjoyed collecting angels....

Sylvia Elnor Everett

Sylvia Elnor Everett

Feb 5, 2017

Sylvia Everett Graysville Sylvia Elnor Everett, age 85 of Graysville, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 at her home. She was born December 5, 1931 in Richland Township, MI to the late Guy Henry and Melba Marie (Irving) Kline. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Otto William Everett, in addition to her son, Cecil Everett, her granddaughter,...

Marilyn Roberts

Marilyn Roberts

Jan 30, 2017

Marilyn Roberts Chattanooga Marilyn Roberts, age 74 of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017. She was born on November 12, 1942 in St. Elmo, TN to the late James Rufus and Emma Lucille (Robinson) Madaris. Marilyn worked with Gold Bond in Hixson as a typesetter for many years. She was of the Church of Christ faith. Marilyn is survived...

Annette Elaine Cohen

Annette Elaine Cohen

Jan 29, 2017

Annette "Elaine" Cohen Graysville Annette Elaine (Smith) Cohen, age 54 of Graysville, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017 at her home. She was born June 6, 1962 in Ft. Oglethorpe, GA to the late George Walter and Cora Savannah (Mitchell) Smith. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Cohen, in addition to her two brothers, James Curtis...

Bessie Cleo Blitch

Bessie Cleo Blitch

Jan 28, 2017

Bessie “Bess” Blitch Dayton Bessie Cleo Blitch, age 95 of Dayton, formerly of Marble Falls, TX, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017 at the Veranda in Dayton. She was born December 25, 1921 in Houston, TX to the late Asa Ray and Cleo Stewart Scott. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Eugene Blitch, as well as...

Lois Jean Rapson

Lois Jean Rapson

Jan 20, 2017

Lois Rapson Dayton Lois Jean Rapson, age 80 of Dayton, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 at the Standifer Place in Chattanooga. She was born September 15th, 1936 in Elkton, MI to the late Ervin and Verda (Krause) Kreh. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Melvin “Bob” Rapson, in addition to her daughter, Sandra Lynn Rapson,...

Ricky C Fraley

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...