Melrose Godbehere, 86, passed away September 30, 2020 at her home in Dayton, TN. Melrose was born in Bledsoe County and moved to Rhea County after her marriage to Andy. She was a member of Garrison Baptist Church and retired from Kayser Roth after 45 years as an inspector. She is preceded in death by her parents, Aaron and Lessie Swafford; husband, Andy Godbehere; brothers, Harold and Carl Swafford ; sisters, Carnita Lorenzo and Billie Hall and son-in-law, David Santos. She is survived by...

James was a lifelong resident of Rhea Co., was a loving father, and grandfather. He worked at Robinson mfg. in the maintenanca dept., and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.He was preceded by his mother June Harris. He is survived by son Vince (Lindsey) Dill  Soddy Daisy, Tn. daughter Vanessa Dill  Chattanooga, Tn. father Don E. Hayes  Illinois. brother Donnie Hayes  Illinois two grandchildren one nephew. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 am graveside at...

Ben Duane May, 63, passed away September 23, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in Hixson. Ben was a lifelong resident of Rhea County and of the Baptist faith. He was a lineman and was a member of Union Local 275. He is preceded in death by his grandson, Ethan Hall. He is survived by his parents, Benny and Paula May of Dayton, TN; children,Brandy May, Virginia May and Benjamin May and grandchildren, Bricen, Destiny and Luke May, Bralen Morris and Savanah and Austin Krupla. Family will have a...

James D. Jenkins,83, of Dayton, TN went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. A loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and, most importantly, a devoted follower of Jesus.  He loved spending time with his family, working in the yard, and watching the Tennessee Vols. He was a long time member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, L.W. "Bud" and Ellen Jenkins, and brother, Calvin "C.J." Jenkins. He...

Almeda “Mickey” Davis passed away September 19, 2020 at her home in Rhea County. Mickey was a lifelong resident of Rhea County and of the Baptist faith. She drove a Rhea County school bus for 18+ years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Willis and Nora Montgomery; son, Robbie Lyle and daughter, Jamie Jo Davis. She is survived by her husband, James L. Davis; children, Tammy (Richard) Dillard, Rhonda Davis, Kim (Bobby) Crist, Chris Hammes, Ryan Davis and Tim (Beth) Davis;...

Harold “Bud” Ritchey, 96, passed away September 16, 2020 at his home in Dayton, TN. He was a lifelong resident of Rhea County and a member of Mountain View United Methodist Church. He loved and was dedicated to his Lord, children, grandchildren and family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Della Ritchey; wife, Louise Ritchey; brothers, Orville Harmon Ritchey, Charles Ritchey; sisters, Clarice Ritchey, Sally McDaniel, Cleasy Grisham and Marie Price. He is...

Carole Ann Knoll, 79, of Soddy Daisy, TN passed away September 14, 2020 at Erlanger Hospital. She was a longtime resident of Soddy Daisy and of the Protestant faith. She loved birds, liked to travel and enjoyed wildlife. She took great pride in helping to raise her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Royce Knoll and parents, Joseph and Alberta Cardinell. She is survived by her daughter, Brooke (Michael) Moore; sister, Lynn Kafar; grandchildren, Dustin Knoll, Ashley...

Billy R Wiggins, age 80, of Spring City, TN passed away on Saturday September 12th, 2020 at his residence. Born on August 30th, 1940 he was a lifelong resident of Spring City. He is preceded in death by his wife Brenda Miles Wiggins; parents, Arthur Wiggins and Grace Wiggins; sister, Cora Anne Fugate; brother, Quinton Wiggins. He is survived by son, Brandon Wiggins; sister, Susie Stalvey and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at Spring City Memorial Gardens,...

  James Claude Phipps a longtime resident of Rhea County went home to be with the Lord on September, 7th, 2020. He was a christian man of strong faith, loved his friends and family dearly and traveling with his wife of 60 years. James is preceded in death by his parents James Edward Phipps and Irene Phipps; daughter Cathy Jacobs. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Phipps; children, James, Sherry, Danny; grandchildren, Hannah, Matthew, Mary, Caleb, Jackson. Small private...

Billy was a resident of Rhea co., and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed painting, and was retired from the city of Chattanooga as a painter. He was preceded by his parents William C. Sr. & Pauline Ruth Davis Howard. Two daughters Rhonda Faye Thomas, and Donna Kay Williams, Son Tim Howard, granddaughter Amy Thomas, two grandsons Jason Williams, and Andrew Thomas, three brothers  Randall, Leroy, and Bobby Howard. Billy is survived by his wife Wanda Price Howard ...