Betty L. Hardin, 86, of Dayton, TN passed away peacefully at her home on March 8, 2026. Betty was born on February 20, 1940, to parents George E. Ingram and Elsie Ingram in Logansport, IN. She spent her life as a homemaker; her devotion to her family was outdone only by her love for the Lord. She was a member of New Union Baptist Church in Dayton. Mrs. Hardin was preceded in death by husbands Alvin Nix and Edward Hardin and siblings Nancy Ingram and George Ingram. Survivors include ...

Robert “Bob” Paul Barger, 72, of Evensville, passed away suddenly at his home, Friday, March 6, 2026.  Bob was born in Dayton on January 27, 1954, to the late Paul and Mollie Barger. Later he lived in Chattanooga before returning to the family farm in 1992.   He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.  He was a skilled artist, computer guru and Star Trek fan.  Robert was born in Dayton and lived in Chattanooga until moving back to the family farm in ...

Glenda Brock, 77, of Dayton, TN, passed away March 5, 2026, at Life Care of Rhea County.  She was proceeded in death by her parents, Carl and Idell Coulter Cunnyngham; husband, John W. “Tom“Brock; son, Thomas Brock.  Survivors include, her son, Tracey Brock; grandchildren:  Samuel Brock (Marina), Chasity Orick(Jeremy), Brandie Orick (Brian), Haley Patton (Ricky); great grandchildren:  Annabelle, Jimmy, Thomas, Aubry, Aaron, Letha, Emmalee, Dylan, Emilia, ...

Leland Hobert Rothwell Jr., age 69, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, on December 11, 1956, to Leland Hobert Rothwell Sr. and Willie Mae Jewell Rothwell. He was a lifelong resident of the area and was of the Baptist faith. Leland proudly served in the United States Navy and later worked as a security trainer with the Tennessee Valley Authority. Leland loved camping, fishing, hunting, and anything that ...

DAYTON — James Lawrence “Tinker” Sanderlin was an outdoorsman at heart. His whole lifetime was most loved and enjoyed being outside, bow hunting, fishing, kayaking, rappelling, hiking, riding his Harley Davidson with his friends of the Iron Order MC, riding the river on his Jet-Ski, working the fields on his dad’s tractor and barbecuing anywhere possible. Anything as long as it was outdoors. He was a man who enjoyed taking a hands-on approach to life and lived it that ...

Lloyd Allen Swafford, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Erlanger Medical Center. He was born on April 8, 1960, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Herbert Swafford and Clara Yates. Lloyd had been a resident of this area since 1978 and was a faithful member of Dayton Church of God. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who cherished his family deeply. Farming was not just his work but his passion and way of life. He also held a special love for his church family and was ...

Grace Lynn Middlebrooks, a precious infant, was born on March 3, 2026, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Though her time here lasted only an hour, her brief life filled the hearts of those who awaited her with a love that will last forever. She was the beloved daughter of Josiah Brent and Kloee Elizabeth Middlebrooks. In the short moments she was held, Grace Lynn reminded her family how powerful love can be, even in the smallest span of time. Though her ...

Alberta Ruth Tennyson, age 85, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. She was born in Sale Creek on August 11, 1940, to the late Hershel and Viola Burton. She was a lifelong resident of the Sale Creek community and a faithful member of the Sale Creek Church of God. In addition to being a caring mother, she loved life to the fullest and especially enjoyed eating chicken. She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Tommy Rivers; and her siblings, ...

Clyde Martin Mize II (Marty) age 71, passed away at his home in Chattanooga Tennessee, on Sunday, March 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Marty was born March 5, 1954. Marty was of the Baptist Faith and knew his eternal home would be with His Lord and Savior. He was preceded in death by his parents Clyde Mize and Ethel Blevins Mize of Oak Hill Tennessee.    Marty was born and raised in Dayton, Tennessee. He joined the Air Force in 1973. After the Air Force, ...

Bruce “Jerry” Cranfill, 80, of Dayton, TN passed away at his home February 28, 2026. Alife long resident of the area, Jerry was born August 5, 1945 to the late Bruce and Margaret Stevenson Cranfill. Jerry, a retired contractor who took pride in the homes he built in the area, was of the Baptist faith, and an avid gun enthusiast and member of the NRA. He loved fishing, playing cards, and especially loved playing BINGO with his friends. Jerry also loved traveling and most of all ...