Obituaries

Nancy Lee Mcclure

Nancy Lee Mcclure

Aug 21, 2014

Nancy Lee Cunnyngham McClure of Chattanooga, TN, 101, died Thursday in Alexandria, VA. She was the daughter of the late George Tucker and Garvie Darwin Cunnyngham of Dayton, TN. Mrs. McClure was born in Spring City and moved to Dayton as a child. After her marriage on December 21, 1941 to Paul McClure of Spartanburg County, SC, she lived in...

Richard Cornelius

Richard Cornelius

Aug 21, 2014

Dr. Richard Meredith Cornelius, age 80, of Dayton went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday morning, August 21, 2014. He was born in Philadelphia, PA, on May 18, 1934, the son of the late Frederick Meredith and Elizabeth Marie (Yahraes) Cornelius, and was also preceded in death by his beloved wife Donna Jean (Black) Cornelius....

Patricia Lynn Heard

Patricia Lynn Heard

Aug 14, 2014

Patricia Lynn Heard age 48 of Crossville and formerly of Rhea County died August 14, 2014 in Cookeville. She was born in Battle Creek, MI on October 17, 1965 the daughter of the late Lloyd Thaxton Hancock, Jr. and Edith Pearl (Calbaugh) Hancock. She is survived by her daughter, Mandy (Brian) Gross and her son, Dustin Jordan both of Crossville,...

Otis Wendell Mckinney

Otis Wendell Mckinney

Aug 12, 2014

Otis Wendell McKinney, age 77, of Evensville died Tuesday morning, August 12, 2014 in Dayton. He was born December 27, 1936 in Sale Creek to the late James Arlen and Elizabeth Jane (Aslinger) McKinney. He was also preceded in death by his son, James Wendell McKinney, brothers, Armon McKinney and Eldon McKinney and sisters, Larve Howard, Katherine Hardy and Wilma...

Louise Dickerson

Louise Dickerson

Aug 10, 2014

Louise Dickerson, age 93 of Savannah, GA and formerly of Dayton, went peacefully into the hands of God Sunday August 10, 2014 in Port Wentworth, GA. She was born November 15, 1920 in Dayton to the late John F. and Stella (Holland) James. She was also preceded in death by her son David N. Dickerson. Louise lived most of her...

Ralph Claude Hixson

Ralph Claude Hixson

Aug 9, 2014

Ralph Claude Hixson, age 79 of Sale Creek, died Saturday August 9, 2014 at his home. He was born August 17, 1934 in Bledsoe County to the late James Purser Hixson and Allie Viola (Hixson) Hixson. He was also preceded in death by two brothers Jasper Hixson and Jack Hixson and two sisters Virginia Heard and Jenell Hixson. Ralph retired...

Jackie Sue Keel

Jackie Sue Keel

Aug 7, 2014

Jacqueline “Jackie” Sue Keel age 52 of Dayton died Thursday, August 7, 2014 in Dayton and was born in Molesworth, England on February 7, 1962. She was a homemaker and enjoyed watching gospel TV, camping and watching her grandchildren’s sports events. She was a member of the Graysville Church of God. Jackie is survived by her husband of 34 years,...

Joe Edward Hutson

Joe Edward Hutson

Aug 7, 2014

Joe Edward Hutson, age 67 of Dayton, died Thursday, August 7, 2014 at his home. He was born July 16, 1947 in Campbell County, TN to the late Ottis and Violet (Patton) Hutson. He was also preceded in death by his two brothers Lawrence Hutson and James Hutson and his nephew Dean LaFuze. A resident of Dayton most of his...

Jack Reed

Jack Reed

Jul 27, 2014

John “Jack” Malcolm Reed age 79 of Dayton died early Sunday morning July 27, 2014 in Dayton. Jack was born in Adrian, MI on May 7, 1935 the son of the late John Arthur and Eleanor (Miller) Reed. He was also preceded in death by his sister Deborah Rohroback and his brother Roger Reed. Jack was a resident of Adrian,...

Thelma L White

Thelma L White

Jul 26, 2014

Thelma Lee Flood White, age 90, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away surrounded by her family on July 26, 2014, to be reconciled to our Lord and Savior. Thelma was born in Mountain View, MO, on August 19, 1923, to Lee Walter Flood and Bertha Yarber Flood. She spent much of her early life in Mountain View, MO, Springfield, MO, and...

Linda Joan Roddy

Linda Joan Roddy

Jul 20, 2014

Linda Joan Roddy age 64 of Dayton went to be with Jesus early Sunday morning at her home. Linda was born in Chicago, IL on March 6, 1950 the daughter of the late Alvin and Josephine (Burg) Jacobsen. Linda was a graduate of the Grand Rapids School of Bible, earned her B.S. degree at Bryan College and then earned her...

Tommy Reel

Tommy Reel

Jul 19, 2014

Charles “Tommy” Thomas Reel age 55 of Dayton died at his home Saturday afternoon, July 19, 2014. He was born in Dayton on May 26, 1959 and was preceded in death by his father, Charles William Reel. Tommy enjoyed collecting die cast old cars and was a talented artist working with matchsticks and popsicle sticks. He was a member of...

W.A. Collier

W.A. Collier

Jul 18, 2014

Walter “W.A.” Agnew Collier age 77 of Pikeville and Ringgold, GA died at his home in Ringgold Friday evening July 18, 2014. He was born in Dayton on November 2, 1936 the son of the late John and Flossie (Travis) Collier and was also preceded in death by his five brothers and two sisters. W.A. was a graduate of Rhea...

Ida Evelyn Wellman

Ida Evelyn Wellman

Jul 9, 2014

Ida Evelyn Wellman, age 90, of Dayton entered into rest early Wednesday morning, July 09, 2014 at her home. She was born on March 17, 1924 in Loma Linda, CA to the late Elwin Lester and Ida (Vandilla) Knecht. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry “Lee” Wellman. A resident of the Laurelbrook Community since 1964, Evelyn...

David Anthony Gonzalez

David Anthony Gonzalez

Jul 7, 2014

David Anthony Gonzalez, age 43, of Dayton died Monday, July 7, 2014 in Dayton. He was born July 31, 1970 in Pittsford, New York to the late John and Patricia (Brown) Gonzalez. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Witney Brown and Eleanor (Ray) Brown Williams. A resident of Dayton, David was a production manager at Whirlpool. He...

Martha Frances Dattilo

Martha Frances Dattilo

Jun 28, 2014

Martha Frances Horton Dattilo age 83 of Dayton died Saturday afternoon, June 28, 2014 in Dayton. She was born in Bean Station, TN on September 25, 1930. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husbands, William Horton and David Datillo and her son William “Bill” Horton. She is survived by her grandson, Dr. Chris (Cindy)...

Cassidy Faith Sneed

Cassidy Faith Sneed

Jun 23, 2014

Cassidy Faith Sneed, age 17, of Dayton died early Monday morning, June 23, 2014 at her home. She was born January 27, 1997 in Chattanooga and lived in Dayton all her life. Cassidy attended Dayton City School until fifth grade and then transferred to the Tennessee School for the Blind in Nashville. Cassidy is survived by her father, Michael D....

Agnes Louise Edmonds

Agnes Louise Edmonds

Jun 7, 2014

Agnes Louise Edmonds age 83 of Graysville died Saturday morning in Chattanooga. She was born in Rhea County on September 26, 1930 the daughter of the late Martin Brown Reel and Lizzie Rebecca (Nichols) Reel. She was also preceded in death by her husband J.L. Edmonds, her brothers Buck Reel, Leonard Reel, and W.T. Reel and her sisters Marie Bolton...

Bobby Ray Curtin

Bobby Ray Curtin

Jun 3, 2014

Bobby Ray Curtain Gothard, age 55, of Soddy Daisy died Tuesday, June 03, 2014. He was born January 12, 1959 in Rhea County to Bobby Gothard and Betty (Hall) Curtin. A resident of Soddy Daisy for the past 27 years, Bobby was a residential and commercial painter. He was of the Baptist faith. Bobby is survived by his mother, Betty...

Gladys Edwina Davis

Gladys Edwina Davis

May 31, 2014

Gladys Edwina Davis age 79 of Dayton passed Saturday morning at her home. She was born in Dayton on October 4, 1934 the daughter of the late Earl and Icy (Angel) Tulloss. Gladys lived all of her life in Dayton. She was a graduate of the Carver High School in Dayton and served her country as a practical nurse with...