Columbus “Mac” Beasley of Dayton, TN passed away September 19, 2019. Mac was a longtime resident of Rhea County and of Christian faith. He worked many years at Suburban Manufacturing Co. in Dayton. He loved coins, Indian relics and hunting. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie Price Beasley and Martha Watson Beasley and brothers, Mable and Willie Beasley. He is survived by his wife, Karen Keeble Beasley of Dayton, TN; children, Julie (Bobbie) Harris of Dayton, TN,...

Ethan Duane Hall of Dayton, TN passed away September 15, 2019. Ethan was a longtime resident of Rhea County and of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his mother, Brandy May of Dayton, TN; father, Adam Ray Hall of Dayton, TN;  children, Braden Parks of Dayton, TN and Karson Parks of Spring City, TN; companion, Kaitlyn Parks of Spring City, TN; sister, Destiny May of Dayton, TN; brother, Remington May of Spring City, TN; maternal grandparents, Duane May of Dayton, TN and Elaina May of...

James Wallace Nunley passed away on September 13, 2019 at his home in Spring City, TN. James was a long time resident of Rhea County. He attended Yellow Creek Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the Army and a long time driver and dispatcher for Tyson Foods. He worked and was commander of the American Legion. He drove Veterans to the Veteran Affairs at Murfreesboro and Nashville, TN. He is preceded in death by his parents, Homer Wallace Nunley and Kathleen Smith Nunley. He is survived by...

Marsha Lynn Moses, age 60, passed away on September 6, 2019 at Rhea Medical Center in Dayton, TN. Marsha was a longtime resident of Rhea County. She was of the Baptist faith. She loved gardening, canning, and fishing. She was a truck driver for several years. She was a loving mother to her children. She is preceded in death by her parents, Herbert R. Worrall and Willadean Pelham Worrall. She is survived by husband, David Moses; children, James Travis Griffin of Dalton, GA, Todd Randall...

Roger Scott “Scottie” Ross of Evensville, TN passed away September 5, 2019. Scottie was a longtime resident of Rhea County and of the Baptist faith. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 512 F&AM in Dayton, Shriners of Chattanooga and Scottish Rite. He worked several years at La-Z-Boy Chair Co in Dayton and he loved ballgames. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roger Theodore Ross and Judy Smith Ross; grandparents, Howard and Mary Ross and son Travis Ross. He is...

Billy Gene Burnett of Pikeville, TN passed away September 02, 2019. Bill was a longtime resident of Rhea County before moving to Pikeville and was a member of Summer City Baptist Church. He retired from Dupont after 33 years. He was a mechanic and loved working on fast cars, especially big block Chevys. He enjoyed woodworking and fishing and he loved the Lord with all his heart. His best accomplishment was loving his family until his last breath. He is preceded in death by his parents,...

Myrtice Peavyhouse, 93, passed away August 28, 2019 at her home in Dayton, TN. Myrtice was a lifelong resident of Rhea County. She attended Smyrna Baptist Church and retired from Kayser Roth Hosiery Mill. She is preceded in death by her parents, George Mickel and Elsie Stinnett Mickel; husband, Bill Peavyhouse and brothers, Kenneth, Clarence, Marvin, and Clyde Mickel. She is survived by sisters, Melrose Mickel, Willie Mae Swafford, Georgia Locke all of Dayton, TN and Lois (Jeff) Coppinger...

Michael “Mike” Eugene Ward passed away August 28, 2019 at his home in Dayton, TN. Mike was a lifelong resident of Rhea County and of the Methodist faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arvil Ward and Wilma Schrimpsher Ward and daughter Brandy Burns. He is survived by his daughter, Heather Ward of Dayton, TN; sister, Diane (Lloyd) Swafford of Evensville, TN; brothers, Bill (Sherrie) Ward of Chattanooga, TN, Roger (Sandra) Ward of Dayton, TN; grandchildren, Kayla Ward,...

Norman Ray Everett, a lifelong resident of the Sale Creek community, died peacefully at home surrounded by his beloved family at the age of 76, Wednesday, August 28th, 2019. Norman served honorably in the United States Navy as an aircraft mechanic. He later retired from Dupont of Chattanooga. For many years, Norman was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in Sale Creek. He also volunteered as a Shriner, and faithfully served for 25+ years in the Sale Creek Masonic Lodge #280 and was raised...

Roy Lee Dillard passed away on August 24, 2019 at Erlanger Medical Center. Roy was a lifelong resident of Rhea County. He enjoyed his children, hunting and was employed by the Rhea County Convenience Center. He is preceded in death by his brother, Marvin Dillard. He is survived by parents, Edward Dillard and Aline Dillard; daughter, Beverly(James) Adkins of Soddy Daisy, TN; special friend, Misty(Moose) Hickman of Dayton, TN; sisters, Charlotte(George) Morgan of Dayton, TN, Brenda Godsey...