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Vaughn Funeral Home Vaughn Funeral Home is family owned and operated since 1933. We are available by phone 24/7. Vaughn Funeral Home is a locally owned & operated Funeral Home.

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Willard Earl “Butch” Morgan, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. He was born January 5, 1949 in Dayton, Te...
10/14/2026

Willard Earl “Butch” Morgan, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. He was born January 5, 1949 in Dayton, Tennessee to the late Willard and Juanita (Frazier) Morgan.

Known affectionately as “Butch” to his family and friends, he was a hardworking man with many talents and skills. Throughout his life, he worked in construction, operating heavy machinery and installing water and sewer lines. He was also a skilled mechanic who was known for his remarkable ability to fix just about anything. If something was broken, chances were Butch could figure out how to fix it.

Butch was always willing to lend a helping hand and was someone others could count on when they needed him. Whether it was working on a vehicle, repairing something, or helping with a project, he took pride in what he did. His knowledge, hardworking nature, and willingness to help others were just a few of the qualities that made him special to those who knew him.

Butch is survived by his loving wife, BJ Morgan; his children, Mark Morgan of Dayton, Stephanie (James) Hackler of Evensville, Melanie (Danny) Carter of Dayton, Jennafer (Jarrod) Jewell of Dayton, and Alisha (Nick) Jones of Copperhill.

He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Andria, Mark, Shae, Tyler, Braden, Emma Dathan, Keith, Brantley, Nathan and his great-grandchildren, Jaylee, Weston, Taylin, Grayson, Kaden, Everly, Ray, Paxton, Kinsley, Kennedy, and Lainey.

Butch leaves behind a lifetime of memories, a legacy of hard work, and a family who will forever cherish the time they shared with him. Though his hands are now at rest, the things he built, the lives he touched, and the memories he created will live on for generations.

A memorial service for Butch will be held at a later date.

Vaughn Funeral Home of Spring City, Tennessee is in charge of the arrangements for Butch Morgan. Please share your words of comfort and your memories of Butch with his family at www.vaughn-funeral-home.com

Jeannette Elizabeth Lawson, 74 passed away Monday October 12, 2026 at Rhea Medical Center. She was born December 16, 195...
10/14/2026

Jeannette Elizabeth Lawson, 74 passed away Monday October 12, 2026 at Rhea Medical Center. She was born December 16, 1951 in the Netherlands to the late Jan and Jantje (Tuil) Appelo, moving to the United States as a young child. Jeannette and her husband Richard relocated to Spring City from Alaska in 2014. She attended Spring City Presbyterian Church.

She was an artisan who crocheted; had a loom for weaving, and had an amazing green thumb for house plants. She had a vast collection of delft blue pottery from the Netherlands.

Jeannette is also preceded in death by her husband Richard Lawson.

She is survived by her son; James (Michelle) Wilson of Mobile, Alabama along with seven grandchildren.

There will no visitation or services at this time.

Vaughn Funeral of Spring City, Tennessee is in charge of the arrangements for Jeannette Lawson. Please share your words of comfort and your memories of Jeannette with her family at www.vaughn-funeral-home.com

Donnie Wilson 69 of Spring City passed away Wednesday October 7, 2026 at Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga. He was...
10/08/2026

Donnie Wilson 69 of Spring City passed away Wednesday October 7, 2026 at Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga. He was born January 10, 1957 in Rockwood, Tennessee to the late Roger “Buddy Boy” and Ruby Smith Wilson. Donnie was a lifelong resident of the area and was of the Baptist faith. He and his father worked together as concrete finishers and Donnie continued the tradition while operating the family business following his fathers’ retirement. Donnie was enthusiastic about fixing up old cars and was proud to see them restored.

Survivors include; his daughter Dena (Michael) Love of Camden, Tennessee, his brother Ronnie (Phyllis) Wilson of Crossville, Tennessee, and his sister Ester (Junebug) Waller of Spring City, Tennessee. Donnie is also survived by his grandchildren Devin Love Herrera and Drew Love along with great grandchild S.J. Herrera.


Graveside services Donnie will be Friday October 9, 2026 at 1pm at Spring City Cemetery.

Vaughn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Donnie Wilson. Please share your memories and words of comfort with his family at www.vaughn-funeral-home.com

Kenneth “Kenny” Holman 61 of Spring City, Tennessee passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Rhea Medical Center in Dayt...
10/07/2026

Kenneth “Kenny” Holman 61 of Spring City, Tennessee passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Rhea Medical Center in Dayton, Tennessee. He moved to this area with his family as young man from Indiana. Kenny was born December 28, 1964 in Anderson, Indiana to the late Paul and Bonnie Poulson Barnhart. Some of his favorite times were spending weekends with family and friends at Watts Bar Lake, boating riding and grilling out. Kenny was the kind of man who could make friends anywhere he went. He enjoyed Nascar racing.


Kenny was preceded in death; by his parents, his brother Rick Reichart and his sister Debbie Hendricks.

Survivors include; his sister Jackie Simpson of Anderson, Indiana. his longtime companion Sheila Pendleton of Grandview, Tennessee, nieces Amber Green of Oliver Springs, Tennessee and Holly Giles of Dayton, Tennessee and nephew Mitchell Simpson of Grandview, Tennessee.

There will be a gathering of family and friends at the lake at a future date.

Vaughn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Kenny Holman. Please share your memories of Kenny and words of comfort with his family at www.vaughn-funeral-home.com

Jackie Diane Reed 75 of Evensville, Tennessee passed away Tuesday October 6, 2026 at Hospice Care Center of Chattanooga....
10/07/2026

Jackie Diane Reed 75 of Evensville, Tennessee passed away Tuesday October 6, 2026 at Hospice Care Center of Chattanooga. She was born October 28, 1950 in Dayton, Tennessee to the late Manuel and Dove Boofer Pritchett. Jackie was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Spring City High School, class of “1969”. She was a member of Highpoint Baptist Church. She worked early in her career for Torbett Farms and retired in 2020 after 30 years from IAC in Dayton, working as a relief operator and trainer. Jackie enjoyed; reading, cooking and spending time with her family.

She is also preceded in death by; her daughter Diane Broadwell, her nephew Doug Reed, her sisters Mary Nell Shaver, Debbie Reed and Jo Henderson and her brother Carl Pritchett.

Survivors include; her husband of 57 years Eddie Reed of Evensville, Tennessee, her daughter Dana (David) Myers of Evensville, Tennessee and her brothers Jonas Pritchett and Ray Pritchett, both of Evensville, Tennessee. Jackie is also survived by her grandchildren; Dennis Myers, Julie Myers, Shane Broadwell and Cody Broadwell, as well as great grandchildren Bo Broadwell and Halstyn McCurry along with several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 3:30pm in the chapel of Vaughn Funeral Home with Rev. Von Dunn officiating. The family will receive friends before services at the funeral home from 12pm to 3:30pm. Interment to follow at Pritchett Cemetery in Evensville, Tennessee.

Vaughn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Jackie Reed. Please share your memories and words of comfort with her family at www.vaughn-funeral-home.com

Gary Andrew Yonke 62, of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away peacefully Friday October 2, 2026 at Erlanger Medical Center...
10/06/2026

Gary Andrew Yonke 62, of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away peacefully Friday October 2, 2026 at Erlanger Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 22, 1964 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to Robert E. and Diane Knueppel Yonke.
Gary was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed; riding his bike, Frisbee golf, boating, fishing and fireworks. He loved cats and always had a cat companion. Gary has been a resident of the area since 1983. He was a department manager for Elder’s Ace Hardware in Chattanooga.

Gary is preceded in death by his father; Robert E. Yonke

Survivors include his mother; Diane Yonke of Spring City and his sons; Christopher (Larissa) Yonke of Twentynine Palms, California and Alex Yonke of North Carolina, his brother; Greg (Dorothy) Yonke of Arizona, his sister; Deb Morris and her husband Doug Houck of Spring City,his grandchildren; Payton Yonke and Dylan Medlock as well as his niece; Sierra Morris and his nephews; Nicholas and Jonathan Yonke.

A Celebration of Gary’s life will be at a later date.

Vaughn Funeral Home of Spring City, Tennessee is in charge of the arrangements for Gary Yonke. Please share your memories of Gary and words of comfort with his family at www.vaughn-funeral-home.com

Rev. James Everett Powers age 92 of Spring City, went to be with our Lord on September 26, 2026 at his residence. He was...
09/26/2026

Rev. James Everett Powers age 92 of Spring City, went to be with our Lord on September 26, 2026 at his residence. He was the son of the late Robert Lee and Gertie McDaniels Powers. Rev. Powers was a 1954 graduate of Spring City High; where he played football. His employment history included The Old Dominion Box Factory, TVA, DuPont and the Chattanooga Millwright Local #74. He was a beef cattle farmer from 1960-2021.

Rev. Powers began his service to God around 1960. He was honored to have been the pastor of Texas Grove Baptist Church, Bogel’s Chapel Baptist Church, High Point Baptist Church, Yellow Creek Baptist Church. Old Washington Baptist Church, St. Clair Baptist Church, Clear Creek Baptist Church and Friendship Baptist Church. Rev. Powers gained many friends and performed many marriages and funerals. He was a lifetime member of the Rhea Springs Lodge #310 F. &A.M. He enjoyed a lifetime of Bluegrass Gospel music; both playing and building musical instruments, which included guitars, mandolins (which he played mostly) the banjo, the slap bass and the dulcimer.

He was also preceded in death by his wife of 66 years Mildred V. Walker Powers, his maternal grandparents Lee and Clemmie McDaniels, his paternal grandparents Lonzo Dallas and Lillie Pearl Clark Powers and his siblings Stanley Cunningham, Jean Waldo and Sue Smith.

Survivors include his children Duwana Powers, Diana Winfree, Connie (David) Edwards, Sharon (Jim) Lewis, Karen McCurdy and James David (Angie) Powers, his brother Wilson Cunningham, grandchildren include Jody Keener, Stephanie (Steve) Winstead, Rachael (Jeremy) Barnes, Amanda (Zack) Davis, Devon Powers and Jessica Powers and step granddaughter Lindzee (Justin) Martin, his great grandchildren are Bradley Parks, Zackery Barnes, Kaitlyn Barnes, Peyton Davis, Lakelyn Davis, Emma Powers and Bailey Powers and his great great grandchild is Jace Parks.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 29. 2026 at 2:00pm in the chapel of Vaughn Funeral Home with Rev. Rusty Revis officiating. The family will receive friends before services at the funeral home from 12 to 2:00pm. Masonic graveside services will follow in the Smith Wilkey Cemetery.

Vaughn Funeral Home, Spring City is in charge of the arrangements for Rev. James Everett Powers. Please share your memories and words of comfort with his family at www.vaughn-funeral-home.com.

Quentin Vaughn Hall, age 48, passed away at his home in Spring City, TN on Sunday, September 20, 2026. He was born in Tr...
09/24/2026

Quentin Vaughn Hall, age 48, passed away at his home in Spring City, TN on Sunday, September 20, 2026. He was born in Trenton, Michigan in 1978 to Garry and Charlene Hall. He was a graduate of Rhea County High School Class of 1996 and was currently employed at BAC in Dayton, TN. He also worked for many years at La-Z-Boy.

Quentin was preceded in death by his grandparents and many aunts and uncles. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister Trisha (Adam) Clute, his sons Brant (Ashlan) Hall and Ethan (Kinsey) Hall, grandchildren Maddie, Silas, Lila, and Nora, and niece Lily. He is also survived by his best friend and companion Angel Reece and his best fur-friend, his dog Odie.

Quentin gave his heart to the Lord while attending Cornerstone Church of God in Dayton, Tennessee. He was baptized on June 8th, 2025. He also spent time at Watts Bar Community Church, where he developed close friendships. He was greatly impacted by Pastors Terry Trussell and Kasey Goins.

He loved to be outside in nature, fishing in the creeks, working in the yard. He also enjoyed cooking and music. He had an incredible work ethic and took pride in being a hard worker. He had an immense love for animals and rescued several dogs to give them better lives. His goofy sense of humor kept people smiling, and he loved to make people laugh. He always went above and beyond for others and will always be remembered as selfless, especially when someone was in need.

Quentin was extremely proud of his kids and his grandbabies, and he cherished every minute spent with them. He loved and appreciated his parents who were there for him in good and bad times. His little sister Trisha held a special place in his heart. He spent the last two years of his life with his “honey-pooh” Angel and had planned a life together before going into the arms of Jesus.

We couldn’t have asked for a better friend, father, and partner, and will miss Quentin every day. His memory will live on in the hearts of all those who loved him.

Celebration of Life will be held at Cornerstone Church of God on October 10, 2026, at 3pm. Friends and family are invited.

Donations to Celebrate Recovery at Watts Bar Community Church would be greatly appreciated.
Cornerstone Church of God: 9766 Rhea County Hwy Dayton, TN 37321

Give to Celebrate Recovery at Watts Bar Community Church: https://wattsbarcommunitychurch.snappages.site/give

The obituary for Quentin Vaughn Hall is courtesy of Vaughn Funeral Home in Spring City, Tennessee

Decia Cranfield, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on September ...
09/23/2026

Decia Cranfield, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on August 13, 1937, she lived a full life marked by hard work, family, and an immeasurable love for the people around her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Newt and Ida Etherton Roberts; all eleven of her siblings; her beloved husband of 46 years, Buford Cranfield; and her two sons, Ronald Thompson and Johnny Ray Thompson.

She leaves behind her son, Lynn Cranfield; grandchildren Chris Thompson, Craig Thompson, Brian Thompson, and Bridget Hughes; seven great-grandchildren; and a slew of nieces and nephews who will forever carry memories of her love and strong personality.

Throughout her life, she was never afraid of hard work. She worked at Oster Corporation, worked at the Silk Mill, spent three years working alongside her daughter-in-law in medical records, and later worked as a custodian at Spring City Elementary before retiring. But retirement never really slowed her down. She was always busy, always finding something to do, and always making the most out of life.

She was a woman who loved with her whole heart. Her greatest concern was always how she could help, care for, and provide for the people she loved. She had a fiery personality and was never afraid to stand her ground when needed. She was a strong woman who knew what she believed and was always willing to speak her mind.

She was an amazing mother to her three sons and a treasured grandmother. Her love for her family could be seen in the countless ways she cared for them. She loved to can, and she was known as an incredible cook. She loved preparing big meals and having her family gathered around the table. Few things were more exciting than getting the call that a big pot of her famous chicken and dumplings was ready.

She loved the simple things in life, too. She enjoyed reading her magazines and the newspaper and always made sure she knew what was happening in the world. She loved going to yard sales, searching for good deals, and coming home with her latest treasures.

Perhaps one of the things that brought her the most joy was simply sitting down and talking on the phone with the people she loved. She treasured those conversations and the connection she had with family and friends near and far.

Her great-grandchildren held a particularly special place in her heart. She loved when they came to visit and never failed to send them home with full bellies and arms loaded down with popsicles and snacks.

She will be remembered for her strength, her fiery spirit, her generous heart, her cooking, her laughter, her determination, and most of all, the way she loved her family. The spaces she leaves behind will be deeply felt, but so will the countless memories she created throughout her 89 years.

Her legacy lives on in her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and everyone fortunate enough to have known and loved her.

Funeral services for Decia will be Friday September 25, 2026 at 2PM in the chapel of Vaughn Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 12PM until the time of the service. Interment will follow in Spring City Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be; Jeremy Sutton, Danny Daniels, Matt Coulter, Adam Ervin, Corey Smith, and Tommy Halcomb.

Vaughn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Decia Cranfield.
Please share your memories and words of comfort with Decia’s family at www.vaughn-funeral-home

Stella Faye Tittle 89, of Spring City, Tennessee passed away Thursday September 16, 2026 at Life Care Center of Rhea Cou...
09/17/2026

Stella Faye Tittle 89, of Spring City, Tennessee passed away Thursday September 16, 2026 at Life Care Center of Rhea County in Dayton, Tennessee. She was born in Roda, Virginia on January 2, 1937 to the late Steve and Ora Lawson Pennington. Stella moved from Ohio to Tennessee in 1976 and was a member of Johnson Chapel in Grandview.
She worked at Oster Corporation and various other manufacturing facilities, ending her career at Piney Point Resort. She loved westerns, both books and movies. Stella also enjoyed yard work, especially growing flowers.

In addition to her parents, Stella is preceded in death by her brothers; Earl and Herman Pennington, her sisters; Gladys Seale, Ellen Turner, Jean Miller, Lois Pennington and Eleanor Pennington.

She is survived by her nephews; Steve Seale of Spring City, Tennessee and David Turner of Newark, Ohio, her niece; Joan Eldridge of Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, her step-daughter; Gail Tittle McKinley of Springfield, Ohio and her brother in-law; Larry Miller of Spring City, Tennessee.

Graveside services will be Monday September 21, 2026 at 11:00AM at Spring City Memorial Gardens with Rev. Johnny Eldridge presiding. There will be no visitation.

Vaughn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Stella Faye Tittle. Please share your words of comfort and your memories with her family at www.vaughn-funeral-home.com

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