Obituaries

Charles Brooks

Charles Brooks

Jul 4, 2013

Charles Kenneth “Fish” Brooks, age 88 of Dayton died early July 4, 2013 in Dayton. He was born in Rhea County on April 8, 1925 the son of the late Clarence Elbert and Rosa Lee (Daniel) Brooks. He retired as an auto body repairman and was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his sister Margaret Thurman of Dayton....

Pauline "Polly" Davis

Pauline "Polly" Davis

Jul 2, 2013

Pauline “Polly” A. Davis, age 96 of Dayton died Tuesday, July 02, 2013 in her home. She was born March 17, 1917 in Petoskey, Michigan to the late Christian Samuel Shellemberger and Lula (Lamb) Shellemberger. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wilmer Davis and niece, Karol Tart. Pauline was a member of the 7th Day Adventist Church....

Linda Mae Sedman

Linda Mae Sedman

Jun 26, 2013

Linda Mae Sedman, age 72 of Rockwood and formerly of Dayton died Wednesday, June 26, 2013 in the Roane County Medical Center. Linda was born in Dayton on December 19, 1940 and resided there until moving to Rockwood in 1984. She had been employed as an LPN at Rhea Medical Center and also several area nursing homes. She was of...

Robbie Dean Richey

Robbie Dean Richey

Jun 22, 2013

Robbie Dean Richey, age 91 of Dayton, died Saturday afternoon June 22, 2013 at her home. She was born July 18, 1921 in Graysville to the late Edward and Ruby (Pierce) Crawley. She was also preceded in death by her husband John Richey, son Ronnie Richey and brother Edwin Crawley. A lifelong resident of Dayton, Robbie retired after 37 years...

Marvin Mickel

Marvin Mickel

Jun 21, 2013

Marvin Mickel, age 77 of Knoxville and formerly of Dayton died Friday morning June 21, 2013 in a Knoxville hospital. Marvin was born in Dayton on February 1, 1936 the son of the late George and Elsie (Stinnett) Mickel. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Kenneth Mickel, Clarence Mickel and Clyde Mickel and his grandson Mark Lambert....

Maria Paige Everett

Maria Paige Everett

Jun 13, 2013

Maria Paige Everett, age 21, of Dayton, died Thursday, June 13, 2013 in her mother’s home in Dayton. Maria was born on May 31, 1992 in Roane County, TN. A resident of Dayton all her life, Maria is survived by her father, Timothy Leon Everett, mother, Terri Renee (Yearwood) Jordan, both of Dayton, two brothers, Casey Jordan of Brayton Mountain...

Floyd Ray Creasman

Floyd Ray Creasman

Jun 11, 2013

Floyd Ray Creasman, age 82 of Dayton died Tuesday morning, June 11, 2013 at Rhea Medical Center. He was born May 16, 1931 in Sale Creek to the late William “Bill “and Maggie (Bedwell) Creasman. He was also preceded in death by his wife Margie (Hastings) Creasman, brothers Glen Creasman, Jess Creasman and Billy Creasman and sister Mary Creasman. Floyd...

Dale Troutman

Dale Troutman

Jun 8, 2013

Dale Anthony Troutman age 51, of Knoxville and formerly of Dayton died early Saturday morning at Fort Sanders Medical Center in Knoxville. Dale was born in Rhea County on October 29, 1961 and most recently lived in Lenoir City and Knoxville. He was preceded in death by his sister, Tammy Goins and his brother, Stewart Troutman. He is survived by...

Carlos Carter

Carlos Carter

May 25, 2013

Richard Carlos Carter age 80 of Dayton went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday morning, May 25, 2013 at his home. Carlos was born in Wise, VA on February 7, 1933 the son of the late Claude and Ina (Purkey) Carter. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Elizabeth “Betty” (Kiser)...

H.D. Dillard

H.D. Dillard

May 14, 2013

H.D. Dillard, age 69, of Dayton, went to be with his Lord Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at his home. He was born October 3, 1943 in Dayton, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Humphrey and Frances (Allen) Dillard, two brothers, Carlos Dillard and Johnny Dillard, and one infant sister, Pearl Dillard. A resident of Rhea County all...

S Elizabeth A. Herrell

S Elizabeth A. Herrell

May 13, 2013

Elizabeth A. Herrell, age 61 of Dayton died Monday May 13, 2013. She was born July 22, 1951 in Chattanooga to the late Jack and Evelyn (Ward) Moore. She was also preceded in death by her husband Jerry Mack Herrell. She is survived by her son Scott Gay and daughter Evelyn (Ryan) Hall all of Dayton. A memorial service for...

Riley Ezekiel Castillo Mcfadden

Riley Ezekiel Castillo Mcfadden

May 10, 2013

Riley Ezekiel Castillo McFadden, infant son of Priscilla Castillo and Gregory McFadden, died Friday, May 10, 2013 in Chattanooga. He is also survived by his grandmother Rosemary Manzano and grandfather Miguel Rosas, three aunts, Danielle, Destiny, Marissa, and four uncles, Demetrio, Matthew, Jacob, and Justin, all of Dayton Graveside funeral service, officiated by Rev. Jimmy Talley was held Saturday, May...

Lynn Wesley Irons

Lynn Wesley Irons

May 6, 2013

Lynn Wesley Irons, age 54 of Sale Creek, died Monday May 6, 2013. He was born December 18, 1958 in Joliet, IL to the late Lynn Wesley Irons, Sr. and Patricia Ann (Wardlow) Linebaugh. Wesley served his country with the U.S. Navy from 1976 - 1979. He is survived by his mother Patricia Ann (Glenn) Linebaugh, and his son John...

Leland Samuel Ricketts

Leland Samuel Ricketts

May 1, 2013

Leland Samuel Ricketts, age 74, of Coulterville went home to be with his Lord Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Hospice of Chattanooga. He was born October 29, 1938 in Soddy, TN to the late Clarence and Maggie (Trantham) Ricketts. He was also preceded by his brothers, David Ricketts and Carl Ricketts and his sisters, Romaine Bowman and Glenda McGaha. Sam...

Donald Gross Hall

Donald Gross Hall

May 1, 2013

Donald Gross Hall, age 62 of Dayton, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Hospice of Chattanooga. He was born September 10, 1950 in Rhea County to the late John Gross and Mary (Crowe) Hall. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Hall. A lifelong resident of Dayton, Donald was a residential painter. He is survived by his...

Jeffrey Lee Gadd Sr.

Jeffrey Lee Gadd Sr.

Apr 22, 2013

Jeffrey Lee Gadd, Sr., age 60, of Brayton Mountain, died April 22, 2013 at his home. He was born October 11, 1952 in Washington D.C. to John Ray and Elizabeth Bell (Pumphrey) Gadd. Jeff lived on Brayton Mtn. since 1971. He retired from the Department of Corrections after 30 years of service and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golf. He is...

Kathryn Ann Mcclain

Kathryn Ann Mcclain

Apr 19, 2013

Kathryn Ann McClain, age 84, of Soddy Daisy, died Friday morning, April 19, 2013 at her home. She was born December 2, 1928 in Meigs County to the late Oscar and Maude (Pogue) Roberts. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Donald Roberts and Clyde Roberts. Kathryn lived in Rhea County until 1955 at which time she moved...

Jennie Ruth Dykes

Jennie Ruth Dykes

Apr 15, 2013

Jennie Ruth Dykes, age 55 of Spring City and formerly of Denham Springs, LA died Monday morning April 15, 2013 at her home in Spring City, TN. Jennie was born on July 30, 1957 in Independence, LA and was preceded in death by her father, Willie Joseph Dykes, Sr. Jennie is survived by her mother, Mary Jane (Kinabrew) Dykes of...

James Carl Roberts Jr.

James Carl Roberts Jr.

Apr 3, 2013

James Carl Roberts, Jr., age 71 of Sale Creek died Wednesday morning, April 03, 2013 at his home. He was born August 29, 1941 in Chattanooga, TN. A resident of Sale Creek and Dayton all his life, he was a machinist with area tool & die makers. He was of the Church of God faith. He is survived by his...

John William "Bill" Thomas

John William "Bill" Thomas

Apr 3, 2013

John William “Bill” Thomas, age 74, of Sale Creek went home to be with the Lord early Wednesday morning, April 3, 2013. He was born January 28, 1939 in Dayton to the late Frank and Maude (Iles) Thomas. A resident of Sale Creek all of his life, he was co-owner of TnT Construction Company. Bill loved farming and raising cattle...