Obituaries

Claude Creasman

Claude Creasman

May 23, 2015

Claude Creasman Dayton Claude Lester Creasman age 66 of Dayton died at his home Saturday, May 23, 2015. He was born in Graysville on January 10, 1949 the son of the late George and Cecil Bonzella (Goins) Creasman. Claude lived all of his life in Rhea County and had been employed as a sheet metal worker at Dayton Products. He...

Frank Wilson

Frank Wilson

May 14, 2015

Richard Franklin “Frank” Wilson, age 82 of Hoover, AL passed into God’s hands Thursday May 14, 2015 at his home. He was a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He was born to Roy Clifton Wilson and Grace (Harwood) Wilson on February 1, 1933 in Dayton, TN. He grew up in Rhea County and graduated from Rhea...

Mary Violet Lennon

Mary Violet Lennon

May 5, 2015

MARY VIOLET LENNON Mary Violet Lennon, born March 15, 1929 in Benoni, South Africa, and passed away peacefully on May 5, 2015. Vi, as she was known to those close to her, lived most of her life in South Africa and Northern Rhodesia/Zambia, and more recently in Dayton, Tennessee. She was a hairdresser and later an accomplished corporate office manager....

David "Max" Webb

David "Max" Webb

May 4, 2015

David McRoy “Max” Webb, age 73 of Dayton Mountain, died Monday May 4, 2015 in Chattanooga. He was born October 29, 1941 in Spring City to the late Yuke and Belle (Thompson) Webb. He was also preceded in death by his son Terry Webb, two sisters Irena Christian and Wilma Monday and two brothers Jay Webb and Clarence Webb. Max...

Teo Richard Fisher

Teo Richard Fisher

May 4, 2015

Teo Richard Fisher, age 72 of Dayton, died Monday, May 4, 2015 at Laurelbrook Nursing Home. He was born April 24, 1943 in Benton Harbor, MI to the late Richard Fisher and Eldora (Lemon) Fisher. He grew up in the Midwest and lived in Florida for a number of years. He lived in Tennessee for the last several years. He...

Emmalee Grace Caraway

Emmalee Grace Caraway

May 2, 2015

EmmaLee Caraway, infant daughter of Eric Lee Caraway and Ruby Elizabeth (Caraway) of Graysville,died Saturday May 2, 2015 at Erlanger. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sister Erica Paige Caraway of Graysville, four brothers Tyler Keel and Matthew Wade Green of Sale Creek and Jonathan Russell Caraway and Bryson Timothy Caraway of Graysville, grandparents Vickie (Ted)...

Helen Naomi "Maw" Elsea

Helen Naomi "Maw" Elsea

Apr 28, 2015

Maw Elsea Sale Creek, TN Helen Naomi “Maw” Elsea, age 83 of Sale Creek, passed away Tuesday April 28, 2015. She was born October 5, 1931 in Sale Creek to the late Roy and Mattie (Tabors) Hinkle. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Levere Elsea, and her son Larry Elsea. Maw was a resident of Sale Creek...

Dennis Clifton Lee

Dennis Clifton Lee

Apr 26, 2015

Dennis Clifton Lee, age 92 of Dayton, died Sunday April 26, 2015 at his home. He was born February 25, 1923 in Evensville to the late David and Grace (West) Lee. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances (Skillern) Lee, two brothers Roy Lee and Lawrence Lee, and two sisters Ruth Hixson and Geneva Falls. Dennis...

Charles Ray Tucker

Charles Ray Tucker

Apr 25, 2015

Charles Ray Tucker age 72 of Dayton died unexpectedly Saturday afternoon April 25, 2015. Ray was born in Graysville on June 12, 1942 the son of the late William and Martha (Crawley) Tucker. Ray was a lifelong resident of Rhea County and a graduate of Rhea Central High School, Class of 1960. Ray served his country with the US Navy...

Betty Jean Wilson

Betty Jean Wilson

Apr 18, 2015

Betty Jean Wilson, age 80 of Hoover, AL, passed into God’s hands Saturday, April 18, 2015. She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was born to Tommy and Pauline (Bandy) Travis on March 16, 1935 in Dayton, TN. She grew up in Rhea County and graduated from Rhea County High School. She then went...

Marian Lynn Crowe

Marian Lynn Crowe

Apr 12, 2015

Marian Lynn Crowe, age 59 of Dayton, died Sunday April 12, 2015 at her home. She was born April 22, 1955 in Smyrna, TN. A resident of Dayton most of her life, Marian was a paralegal and she enjoyed fishing. She is survived by her three sons, Joe (Cindy) Dupre and Matt Crowe, all of Dayton and Michael (Karla) Dupre...

James Mitchell Christian

James Mitchell Christian

Apr 8, 2015

James Christian Graysville James Mitchell Christian, age 70 of Graysville passed away at his home Wednesday April 8, 2015. He was born April 7, 1945 in Middlesboro, KY to the late Arthur and Alice Farmer Christian. James resided in Graysville since 2007 and attended Sale Creek Church of God. He had been employed as a pastor and auctioneer and enjoyed...

Betty Kate Creasman

Betty Kate Creasman

Apr 7, 2015

Betty Creasman Graysville Betty Kate Creasman, age 84 of Dayton, passed away at Life Care Center in Dayton, Tuesday morning, April 7, 2015. She was born in Dayton on January 23, 1931 to the late Amos and Eliza Taylor Ray. Betty was a lifelong resident of Graysville, a homemaker, and a member of Graysville Church of God. She is survived...

Lucille Harris

Lucille Harris

Mar 29, 2015

Lucille Harris of Hixson and formerly of Dayton died Sunday March 29, 2015. She was born in Dayton to the late Maynard and Alice (Mickel) Sneed. Lucille was a hairdresser and homemaker. She was a member of the Christ Family Church in Soddy Daisy. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Clyde Harris of Soddy Daisy, two sons...

Joyce Irene Sarr

Joyce Irene Sarr

Mar 28, 2015

Joyce Irene Sarr, age 97, died Saturday March 28, 2015 at Parkridge Hospital. She was born January 17, 1917 in Siren, WI to the late Martin and Loretta (Smith) Peterson. She was also preceded in death by her husband Clarence Sarr. Joyce was a school teacher and was of the Seventh Day Adventist faith. She was a member of the...

Pamela Jean Stinnett

Pamela Jean Stinnett

Mar 27, 2015

Spring City Pamela Jean Stinnett, age 55 of Spring City, died Friday March 27,2015 in Knoxville. She was born January 21,1960 in Stockton,CA to the late Jack Manis and Mary Magdaline (Cabe) Manis. Pam has been a resident of Spring City since 1993 . She was a wife ,mother, grandmother, and homemaker. She is survived by her husband of thirty...

Elige Dunn

Elige Dunn

Mar 16, 2015

Rev. Elige Dunn, age 90 of Dayton, went to his Heavenly home, Monday morning, March 16, 2015 in Dayton. He was born May 1, 1924 in Bledsoe County to the late Scott and Emma (Roberts) Dunn. He was also preceded in death by his wife Mary Ruth (Thurman) Dunn, five brothers and two sisters. Rev. Dunn was a long-time member...

Hoyt Randall Colbaugh

Hoyt Randall Colbaugh

Mar 16, 2015

Randy Colbaugh Dayton Hoyt Randall Colbaugh, age 56 of Dayton, passed away at his home Monday evening, March 16, 2015. He was born on April 2, 1958 in Rhea County. Randy resided in Atlanta for twenty-five years before returning to Dayton two years ago. He was a design draftsman, loved motorcycles and was of the Catholic faith. He is survived...

Sallie Jo Reed

Sallie Jo Reed

Feb 28, 2015

Sallie Jo Reed age 50 of Sale Creek passed away Saturday morning, February 28, 2015 at her home. She was born in Tacoma, WA on November 28, 1964 and was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence William McManis. Sallie was a resident of Sale Creek since 1984 where she was a member of the Sale Creek Church of God...

Virginia Maxine Byers

Virginia Maxine Byers

Feb 26, 2015

Virginia Maxine Byers, age 88 of Dayton, died Thursday February 26, 2015 at her home in Dayton. She was born May 24, 1926 in Ashland, KY to the late David Arthur and Carrie (Owsley) Fannin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, her son David Raymond Horton, sister May Hall and brothers Harry Fannin and Fred Fannin. Virginia...