Edwin E. Shaver “Ed”, 92, of Dayton, TN passed away January 21, 2020 while at Laurelbrook Nursing Home.   A lifelong resident of Dayton, TN, Ed spent his early years in the Salem community. He attended Frazier Grammar School. At age 16, his family relocated to their new farm atop Dayton Mountain. Ed attended Rhea Central High School where he graduated in 1945 as Valedictorian of his class.   Ed graduated from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville with a degree in...

Donna Faye (Oliver) Carter, 54, of Dayton, TN passed away January 20th, 2020. Donna was a long time resident of Rhea County, attended Sale Creek First Baptist Church where she sang music and was a part of the ladies ministries, went on mission trips, but most of all spread the word of Jesus Christ to any and all that she came in touch with by the way she lived her life. She loved taking care of people and doing that while showing the love of Christ in her life. In her earlier days she was...

Bobby Joe Hickman, 77, of Dayton, TN On January 19th at 9:23pm we lost a great man and Heaven gained one. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He cared deeply for his family and met every need they had. He will be greatly missed.    Preceded in death by his parents James and Dorthy Hickman, brothers; (infant) Donny Hickman, James Erbert Hickman. Survived by his loving wife Eva Hickman; children, James Robby (Darlene) Hickman, Randy Lee,...

James Everett Daniel Sr. of Evensville, TN passed away January 16, 2020 at Parkridge Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. Jim was a longtime resident of Rhea County and a member of Dayton Church of God. He worked 28 years as a Civil Engineer, some at TVA Watts Bar. His passion was missions. He was a short term missionary and was an active volunteer in church and mission work. He loved football and sports. He is preceded in death by his parents Everett Daniel and Omega Nash Daniel; grandson,...

Karla Mae Webb, 31, of Spring City gained her angel wings January 11th, 2020.   She loved water, camping, swimming and being outside. She was known for her contagious smile; full of life and brought great joy to everyone she came into contact with. Preceded in death by grandfathers; Dallas “Dutch” Webb, Harold Green, Carl Ebert, grandmother; Sarah Green. Survived by parents Laymon and Paula Webb, sister; Crystal McGhee, brother; Justin (LeeAnne) McGhee; Bubba, Brandon...

Neva Lorena Hipshire, 98, passed away January 10, 2020 at her home in Dayton, TN. Neva was a longtime residence of Rhea County and a member of Vine Grove United Methodist Church. She was a Registered Nurse and worked many years at Rhea County Hospital and Rhea County Health Department. She is preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Hipshire; parents, Bruce and Grace Dodd Morgan and brothers, Rev. Wallace Morgan, Barney Morgan and Grady Morgan. She is survived by 2 daughters, Janice...

Elizabeth Ann Hancock, 73, of Dayton, TN passed away January 8, 2020 at Erlanger Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Rhea County and of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Hancock Jr.; parents, Frederick Newman and Imogene and Tom Jordan; brother, Nathan Jordan and sisters, Renee Shelton and Lila Schaffer. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Joy (Jonathan) Mayfield of Dayton, TN; sisters, Janie Jordan Nelson and Donna Jean (David) Thomas of...

James Rickey "Rick" Baker, 63, passed away December 29, 2019, formerly of Spring City and Huntsville, Ala.,  He was a veteran serving in the US Army. He worked for “The Doc Tommy Scott Medicine Show” for seven years as a guitarist and a stage manager. He traveled America and played thousands of shows over the years. After this he was a Manager for Strings and Things music store in Athens, TN., where he also was an instructor and taught guitar lessons. Upon...

Katherine L. Pelfrey, age 77 of Evensville passed away Wednesday in a Nursing Facility.  She was a lifelong resident of Rhea County, worked  over 19 years at Robinsons. Katherine is preceded in death by her Parents; Ollie and Mary Farmer Brown, her husband; Chuck Pelfrey, two brothers; Joe and James Brown one sister; Revia Harris. Surviving are her three sisters; Martha Clark of Dayton. Edna Rainey, Grace Seals both of Pikeville,  Four brothers; Henry, Albert, Paul, Pete...

Peggy passed away Monday December 24, 2019 she was born January 15, 1959 to the late James David (J.D) Cranfill and Barbara Jean Weller Cranfill in Dayton. She was a longtime resident of Rhea County, a member of the Old Washington Baptist Church She is preceded in death by one brother; Dalton Cranfill and a nephew, Billy Wade Harrison. Surviving are her sister; Patty McMillon of Dayton, and her two daughters; Amanda and Jonathan  King of Spring City. Angie (Jason) Richardson of...