Ryan Seth Anderson, age 35, of Delano, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023.  He was born in Beckley, West Virginia but has made Delano, Tennessee his home for the last 10 years.    He had a heart as big as Texas and was funny, loving, and a protector.  Ryan loved his family ferociously and was steadfast in his beliefs.  He will be missed by all.  Ryan is preceded in death by his father, Jessie McMillan and his brother, Jessie Anderson....

Perry “Cabbage Head” Clemons Sullivan, 83, of Pikeville, TN went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 28, 2023.  Perry was raised in the Christian faith on a farm in Bledsoe County, by his loving parents, Oscar and Wilma Sullivan.  He had three sisters: Toni Allison, Joan Sullivan (deceased) and Karen Schonschack. He is survived by his faithful wife and companion of 63 years; Martha Sullivan.  They had four children; Craig (Angie) Sullivan, Carleen...

Walter Leroy Haliton, 69, passed away at home on Monday, September 25, 2023. He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee and was a graduate of Sale Creek High School class of 1972, where he played basketball. Walt was a life-long resident of the Soddy-Daisy area and was of the Baptist faith. Walt loved his country and proudly served in the US Army where he did two tours of duty in Germany.  He enjoyed working on cars, fishing, and loved going to the casino.  Walt also loved to cook and...

Samuel Franklin (Frank) Moore, 87, entered his heavenly home on Monday morning, September 25, 2023. He was born in Swan Pond, Tennessee and was a 1955 graduate of Rhea Central High School in Dayton. Frank was a longtime resident of the Dayton area and retired from Combustion Engineering with more than 38 years of service and then consulted in Indonesia for more than 3 years.  He was an active member of Garrison Baptist Church for more than 50 years. Frank was preceded in death by his...

James Edward Scroggins, 81, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2023. He was born July 9, 1942, in Decatur, Tennessee. He was a proud veteran of the US Army.  J.E. loved watching professional wrestling and Gunsmoke. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lucy (Pelfrey) Scroggins; his brothers, Olin and Everett Scroggins; and son, Benjamin (Buddy) Stansberry. J.E. is survived by his “Better Half” of 26 years, Melissa Strohm; his...

John L. Rose, 61, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.   He is a life-long resident of Dayton, Tennessee, and of the Church of God faith. For all that knew him, John was the life of the party and enjoyed hanging out with friends and family. He absolutely LOVED wrestling and watching Wheel of Fortune, playing board games, as well as playing cards.  John rode his electric wheelchair all around and everyone knew him from his scooter.  He was such a generous man and...

Tony Lamar Pack, age 72, of Dayton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 18, 2023, at Tennova Hospital.  He was born April 2, 1952, in Georgia, to Haywood and Rosa Lee Pack.  He was a member of Victory Baptist Church. He enjoyed traveling with his brother Bo and liked collecting his antiques.  One of his passions was working with the print ministry at church.  Tony was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather. Tony is preceded in...

Lorie Ann Dillard, 59, of Rockwood, Tennessee passed away at her home on Sunday, September 17, 2023.  She was born and lived in Dayton until 2003 when she moved to Rockwood, Tennessee.     She was a best friend, loving mother, and grandmother.  Lorie never met a stranger.  Lorie is preceded in death by her father, Elisha Dillard and daughter, Brandy Nichole Burns. She is survived by her life partner of 29 years, Phillip Creasman of Rockwood, TN; mother,...

Valerie Lavonne Ezell, 62, of Evensville, passed away on Friday September 15, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was a life long resident of Rhea County and of the Baptist faith.  She attended Christian Bible Fellowship in Evensville.  Valerie enjoyed working puzzle books and always had a Mountain Dew to drink.  Throughout her illness her faith in God never wavered and she spent as much time as she could reading the Bible and praying.  Spending time with...

Coy Cleon Gravett, 59, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, in his home.  Coy was a life-long resident of Rhea County and was of the Baptist faith.  Coy was a former member of the Evensville Fire Department and an avid fan of Nascar, Dale Earnhardt, and the Pittsburgh Steelers.  Coy loved his friends and family and they sure loved Coy.  Coy was preceded in death by his father, Dewey Gravett; grandparents, Robert and Delia Barley; and Gene and Arsula...