Ricky Allen Harmon passed away November 18, 2019 at his home in Dayton, TN. Ricky was a longtime resident of Rhea County and of the Baptist Faith. He was the Pastor of Normans Chapel in Evensville, TN. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Orvil Harmon and Lona Bell Fowler Harmon; and brothers, Johnny Harmon, Charles Harmon and a baby brother. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Jean Harmon of Dayton, TN; children, Ricky E. (Lynn) Harmon of Evensville, TN, Crystal Harmon and Mindy...

Tony Lee Pritchett, 73, passed away on November 16, 2019 at the Life Care Center of Rhea County. Tony was a lifelong resident of Rhea County. He attended the Church of God. He was also a dispatcher for Rhea County Sheriff Department. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Benton Pritchett, Alice Mae Porter; 2 sisters and 6 brothers. He is survived by wife, Patricia Ann Pritchett; children, Diane (Raymond) Williams, Libby (Gary) Gray, Tonya (Jerry) Martin, Becky (Mitchell) Bryant;...

Jean Roberta King of Dayton, TN passed away November 16, 2019. Jean was a longtime resident of Bledsoe County and a member of Community Baptist Church in Pikeville, TN. She is preceded in death by her parents, Luther Riggs and Bertha Morgan Riggs; brothers, Buddy Riggs and Jerry Riggs; sisters, ErmaJewell Bales, Mary Johnson, Martha Hawkins and Betty Rohrscheib. She is survived by her children, Susan Smith of Pikeville, TN, Howard (Vivian) King of Pikeville, TN, Ernest (Ramona) King of...

Rodney Marler of Dayton, TN passed away November 14, 2019. Rodney was a longtime resident of Rhea County and a member of Old Washington Baptist Church.  He was a retired police officer with Hamilton County Sherriff Department. He also served as an officer for the City of Red Bank and the City of Dayton. He served in law enforcement for over 30 years. Rodney enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles and spending time with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his...

Kenneth Lee Hughes of Crossville, TN passed away November 13, 2019 at Cumberland Medical Center. Kenneth was a longtime resident of Rhea County before moving to Crossville and of the Baptist faith. He loved playing string instruments, going to flea markets and fishing. He retired from La-Z-Boy Chair Co. in Dayton. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Ethel Hughes; brothers Hobart, James and T.F. Hughes; sisters, Gladys Jordan, Beulah Baldwin, Pauline Jordan, Wanda Adams, Mary...

Betty Jo Morrow Cook faithful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and follower of Jesus Christ, passed into eternal life, Monday, November 11, 2019 at her home in Dayton, TN. Betty was a member of New Union Baptist Church.  She retired after working over 20 years at La-Z-Boy Chair Co. in Dayton. She was known to have a servant’s heart, she loved spending time with her family and serving her church family. She is preceded in death by her first husband, John C....

Terri Burchard Phillips of Graysville, TN passed away November 6, 2019. Terri was a lifelong resident of Rhea County and of the Church of God Faith. She worked 24 years at Robinsons Manufacturing Co. in Dayton. She loved bowling, roller skating and being outdoors. She is survived by her husband, Thomas D. Phillips of Graysville, TN; parents, Paul A. Burchard Sr. and Geraldean “Dena” Burchard of Dayton TN; children, Travis Phillips and Brandon Phillips of Graysville, TN;...

Jerry Arold Misner of Dayton, TN passed away November 5, 2019. Jerry moved to Rhea County from Battle Creek, MI in 2011. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Mable Ritter Misner and sister Jean Boyd. He is survived by his significant other, Pat Mineno; sons, David Misner of Decatur, TN and Brian Misner of Battle Creek, MI; daughters, Julia (Tom) Marino of Battle Creek, MI and Michelle Horner of Grand Rapids, MI; 10 grandchildren and...

James F. (Jim) McMillon Sr. passed away on November 2, 2019 at his home in Dayton, TN. James was a lifelong resident of Rhea County. He worked at Eagle Exxon. He was a family man always spending time with his family and enjoyed being outdoors.  He is preceded in death by parents, James McMillon and Helen Ruth McMillon. He is survived by wife, Barbara Sue McMillon of Dayton, TN; children, Becky (Jeff) Marshall of Dayton, TN, Laurie (Michael) Hickman of Dayton, TN, James Floyd Jr....

Jeffery Randall Swafford of Soddy Daisy, TN passed away November 2, 2019. Jeffery was a longtime resident of Soddy Daisy, TN and of the Christian faith. He had a caring, loving soul and will be missed and never forgotten by his children, family and friends. He is preceded in death by step-father, Isaiah Steward; grandfather, Samuel Washington; brother, Darryl Steward. He is survived by his parents, Robert Williams and Helen Swafford Steward; daughters, Nashaya Swafford of Hixson, TN,...