Dwight “Steve” Eakins, age 75, of Dayton, TN passed away on October 13, 2021. He was a life-long resident of Rhea County and of the Church of God faith. He enjoyed deer hunting and working in his flower garden. Steve was a very hard worker who loved his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Maggie Eakins; daughter, Sharron Denise Eakins; and brother Tommy Eugene Eakins. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte (Doss) Eakins of Dayton,...

Wallace Attus Hixson, age 86, departed this life to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 11, 2021.  He was born on October 14, 1934, and raised in Bledsoe Co. Pikeville, TN.  He served 6 years in the U.S. Army, was an active member for 36 years of Gideons International where he had served as Chaplain and Bible Distribution Chairman.  Giving the Bibles at schools, hospitals, prisons, motels, and helping with Bible Blitzes in different cities was something that he...

Linda Gallagher Gentry, age 68, of Spring City, TN passed away on October 10, 2021. She was a life-long resident of Rhea County and of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Steve and Helen (Kyle) Gallagher; her husband, Jimmy Gentry; and brother-in-law, Tom Gentry. Linda is survived by two sister, Stephanie (Terry) Elsea of Spring City, TN and Mary Gentry of Dayton, TN; her brother-in-law, Dwight (Gayle) Gentry of Charleston, TN; god-child, Dawn Dozier and her...

Linda Gail Travis, born on March 26, 1944, of Dayton, TN passed away the morning of October 10, 2021 in her home surrounded by her loving husband of 58 years and 3 sons. Gail. Honey. Mom. Mamaw. A woman known by many different names, but loves everyone who calls her each one the same. She is the happiest when her home is filled with those she loves. Nurturing, gentle, and overflowing with joy every time her front door opens to welcome children of every generation. The perfecter of Apricot...

Jo Ann Hall, age 81, of Dayton, TN passed away on October 6, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Rhea County and of the Baptist faith. She loved quilting and taking care of her birds and squirrels. Jo Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Hall and Alvieda Harris. She is survived by her children, Carmalita (Crow) Filyaw and Chad Hall, both of Dayton, TN; her sisters, Glenna (Russell) Tipton, Inez (Peanut) Cumberworth, Judy (Rick) Jenkins, and Sherry (Ulyses) Edwards; brothers,...

John Matthew Haley, age 38, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday October 2, 2021 at Rhea Medical Center.  Matthew was a Christian and loved to go fishing, play video games, and listen to music, but mostly he loved his family.  He will be sorely missed by those who loved him most.  Matthew is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, maternal aunt and his father, John Michael Haley. He is survived by his mother, Susan Cox Haley of Dayton; brothers, Jeremy Haley of...

Terry Gene White, age 74, of Dayton, TN passed away on September 30, 2021, at CHI Memorial Hospital. A long-time resident of Texas, Terry had been residing in Dayton for the past year. He had worked as an Manufacturing Engineer for Lockheed Martin for over 46 years. Terry was an avid sports enthusiast and participated in a variety of sports including running, hunting, and cross-country skiing. He especially loved camping and being outdoors with family and friends. Terry will be remembered...

Charles “Boyd” Clark, age 73, of Spring City, TN passed away on September 29, 2021, at Rhea Medical Center. He was a life-long resident of Spring City and of the Baptist faith. He was employed by La-Z-Boy for 29 years. Boyd loved Gospel music and going to singings; and he loved to mow the grass.   Boyd was preceded in death by his loving wife, Earnestine (Tina) Clark; his parents, Benjamin and Helen (Peak) Clark; his sisters, Sarah Schaffer, Cara Peak, Cordelia Janow,...

Clarence Junior “Hippie” Yoder, age 74, passed away on September 25, 2021 at Rhea Medical Center. He was a member of The Gospel Hall and of the Pentecostal faith. He enjoyed his farm animals, working on cars with his son Isaiah and singing gospel music. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Linda (Longmire) Yoder; his son, Wayne Yoder; and daughters, Renee Yoder and Wanda Yoder. Clarence is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Paulette Whitmire Yoder; son,...

Mary Catherine (Cowen) Tomko, age 71, of Dayton, TN passed away on September 22, 2021, at home. Originally from Pittsburg, PA, she had lived in Dayton since 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Mae Cowen, and her brother, Gary Cowen. Mary is survived by her brother, Thomas Cowen of Dayton, TN; sister, Gilda Cowen of Dayton, TN; and Larry (Nora) Cowen of El Paso, TX; four nieces and four nephews. Services will be held at Jefferson Memorial Cemetery in Pittsburg, PA...