Obituaries

Alivia Jean Doss

Alivia Jean Doss

Jan 2, 2024

Alivia “Livy” Jean Doss, beloved daughter and mother, gained her heavenly wings on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. She was of the Baptist faith. Alivia was preceded in death by her infant son, William Rustin Doss; grandparents, Thomas Jones, Albert Doss, and Carolyn Wooten; and her uncle, Stacy Doss. Alivia is survived by her loving parents, Thomas and Julia Doss, and...

Jonathan Samuel Hershkowitz

Jonathan Samuel Hershkowitz

Dec 30, 2023

Jonathan Samuel Hershkowitz, age 67 of Decatur, passed away at his home on Saturday, December 30, 2023. He was born in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on April 2, 1956, the son of the late Leon and Belle Hershkowitz. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Joan Hershkowitz. John served his country in the US Navy from 1976 to...

Avery H. Mccowan

Avery H. Mccowan

Dec 26, 2023

Avery H. McCowan age 79 of Dayton passed away unexpectedly early Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at a Chattanooga hospital. He was born in Overton County on April 17, 1944 the son of the late Burton and Martha (Phipps) McCowan. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Otis McCowan and two sisters, Mazelle McCowan and Artie Hasler. Avery lived...

Mary Frances Day

Mary Frances Day

Dec 23, 2023

Mary Frances Day age 81 of Dayton passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 at a Chattanooga hospital. She was born in Dayton on May 1, 1942 the daughter of the late Coy Wilson and Mary (Hicks) Wilson. She was also preceded in death by her husband Jackie Day, and her sister Barbara Colbaugh. Frances was a graduate of Rhea Central...

Carol Lorraine Lorenzen

Carol Lorraine Lorenzen

Dec 23, 2023

Carol Lorraine Lorenzen age 77 of Dayton passed away at her home early Saturday morning December 23, 2023. Carol was born in Minneapolis, MN on August 11, 1946 the daughter of the late Orville Elmer Abramson and Katherine (Gustafson) Abramson. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Paul Abramson. Carol was a longtime resident of St. Petersburg, FL...

Kathyrn Ann Orcutt

Kathyrn Ann Orcutt

Dec 23, 2023

Kathyrn Ann Orcutt age 69 of Dayton passed away at her home December 23, 2023. She was born in Toledo, OH on January 4, 1954 the daughter of the late Bradley Wiens and Betty (Stardant) Wiens. Kathyrn had been a resident of Dayton since 2012 previously living in Oak Park, MI. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ohio State and...

George Martin Williams Sr

George Martin Williams Sr

Dec 22, 2023

George Martin Williams age 78 of Sale Creek passed away suddenly on Friday, December 22, 2023 at Rhea Medical Center in Dayton. He was born in Sale Creek on December 26, 1944 to the late Samuel Oscar Williams and Margaret Elizabeth (Martin) Williams. He was also preceded in death by his sister Lola Shadwick. George lived all of his life...

Waymon Lee Cox

Waymon Lee Cox

Dec 21, 2023

Waymon Lee Cox was born July 6,1970. After a 3 year, very courageous battle with cancer, he left on his heavenly journey on Dec. 21st at home, with several loved ones present. Waymon graduated from Bledsoe County High School, Class of 88. He played football in high school. He always enjoyed the outdoors. His favorite hobbies were hunting and fishing....

Jo Anna Byrd

Jo Anna Byrd

Dec 20, 2023

Jo Anna Byrd, age 83 of Dayton, passed away in Chattanooga on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. She was born on October 3, 1940, in Decatur, the daughter of the late Joseph Lucious “Luke” Perkinson, Sr. and Julia Kathleen “Kay” (McGann) Perkinson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Byrd in 2019 and her brother, J.L. Perkinson in...

Joseph Lucious "J.L." Perkinson Jr.

Joseph Lucious "J.L." Perkinson Jr.

Dec 16, 2023

Joseph Lucious “J.L.” Perkinson Jr., age 80 of Chattanooga, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at his home. He was born in Hamilton County on March 15, 1943, the son of the late Joseph Lucious “Luke” Perkinson, Sr. and Kathleen (McGann) Perkinson. He was also preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Perkinson. J.L. was a graduate of Rhea...

Della Mae Redden

Della Mae Redden

Dec 15, 2023

Della Mae Redden, age 81 of Soddy Daisy, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, at Life Care of Rhea County. She was born in Soddy, on April 22, 1942, the daughter of the late Quince and Elizabeth (Payne) Barnes. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Louis Redden; her daughter, Penny Eustice; her two brothers, Joe...

Patsy Sue Davis

Patsy Sue Davis

Dec 13, 2023

Patsy Sue Davis, age 74 of Dayton Mountain, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at her home on Dayton Mountain. She was born in Nashville, on November 13, 1949, the daughter of the late Chester and Betty Mae (Foust) Powers. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Tina M. Olson; her grandson, Larry Harmon; and her brother,...

George Franklin Burton

George Franklin Burton

Dec 9, 2023

George Franklin Burton, age 86 of Sale Creek, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Decatur Wellness and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Sale Creek on August 12, 1937, the son of Hershel and Viola (Bowman) Burton. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Bryce Fugate; his brother, Hershel Burton; and three infant siblings. George lived...

Iris Fox Davis

Iris Fox Davis

Dec 8, 2023

Iris Fox Davis, age 94 of Graysville, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, at Life Care of Rhea County. She was born in Sale Creek on July 10, 1929, the daughter of the late Columbus and Lola (Bolton) Fox. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Davis. Iris graduated from Rhea Central High School Class of...

Sylvia Ann Wingate

Sylvia Ann Wingate

Dec 3, 2023

Sylvia Ann (Alexander) Wingate, age 84 of Sale Creek, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Memorial North Park Hospital in Hixson. She was born in Soddy, Tennessee, on June 9, 1939, the daughter of the late Dailey and Rachel (Neal) Alexander. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Wingate, and her two sisters, Wilda Nappier...

Joann Irene Peterson

Joann Irene Peterson

Nov 30, 2023

Joann Irene (Williams) Peterson, age 96 of Spring City, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Spring City Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Nebraska City, Nebraska, on January 11, 1927, the daughter of the late William Asa Williams and Nora Alena (McCarthy) Williams. She was also preceded in death by her husband. Joann was a registered...

Gary Alvin Dunn

Gary Alvin Dunn

Nov 30, 2023

Gary Alvin “Pewter” Dunn, age 81 of Evensville, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. He was born in Rhea County on April 1, 1942, the son of Hillus and Edith (Pelfrey) Dunn. He was also preceded in death by his son, Gary Scott Dunn, and his two brothers, Gene Dunn and Don...

Lyric Lee Sullivan

Lyric Lee Sullivan

Nov 28, 2023

Lyric Lee Sullivan, age 75 of Dayton Mountain, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Memorial North Park Hospital in Hixson. She was born on August 18, 1948, in Ft. Wayne, IN, the daughter of the late Vincent and Betty (Flickinger) Stouder. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 40 years, James Thomas Sullivan Jr....

Authur Gary Snyder

Authur Gary Snyder

Nov 20, 2023

Authur “Gary” Snyder, age 76 of Dayton, passed away at his home on Monday, November 20, 2023. He was born in Chattanooga on July 10, 1947, the son of Authur William Snyder and Virginia Lee (Thompson) Snyder. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Gardenhire; his brother, Stanley Snyder; and his son, Authur Gary Snyder II. Gary...

Robert Duane Zollinger

Robert Duane Zollinger

Nov 18, 2023

Robert Duane Zollinger, age 92 of Dayton, TN, was born December 3, 1930, in Loveland, CO, and died November 18, 2023. He was the son of Genoa Zollinger and Ellen (Howe) Zollinger and was the sixth of eight children. Robert spent his early years near Loveland and Estes Park, CO. His mother died at a young age, and at the...