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11/14/2025

If you become incapacitated, who will make medical decisions on your behalf? By setting up a healthcare power of attorney, you get to decide! Learn more about this important document by reading the article below.

A healthcare power of attorney plays an important role in making sure your medical wishes are followed. Learn more here!

11/12/2025

Are you hosting Thanksgiving this year? Check out this helpful article on how to keep hosting simple without skipping any of the holiday magic! cutt.ly/secrets-to-simplified-hosting

11/11/2025

At first, it was called Armistice Day, in honor of the veterans who fought in World War I. Later, the name was changed to Veterans Day, but the purpose remains the same. Today, we set aside a specific and honored time to remember the courage and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans. We honor your sacrifice and courage.

11/10/2025

Jonathan “Chad” Grant, age 40 of Chattanooga, passed away at Erlanger Hospital on Saturday, November 8, 2025. He was born in Chattanooga on May 18, 1985, the son of Bobby and Johnnie (Minnis) Grant of Chattanooga, who both survive him.

Chad lived most of his life in Chattanooga and was employed as a carpenter with his dad. He was a big Alabama fan and enjoyed riding Harley motorcycles, hunting, and fishing. He loved his family and attended Philadelphia Baptist Church in Chattanooga.

In addition to his parents, Chad is survived by his daughter, Alexis (Taylor) Swanson of Dayton; his sons, Skylar and Jaxon Grant of Ringgold, Georgia; his brother, Brad Grant of Chattanooga; and his sister, Batina (Frankie) Lowe of Harrison.

Funeral services for Chad will be in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 12:00 noon with Pastor Todd Poteet officiating. He will be laid to rest with his family at Rhea Memory Gardens in Dayton.

Memorial contributions may be made toward his cemetery memorial headstone at Vanderwall Funeral Home, PO Box 148, Dayton, TN 37321.

Please share your memories and photos of Chad on his online guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com.

The family is being cared for by Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton, Tennessee, where they will receive friends on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

11/10/2025

11/07/2025

Are you a veteran who was honorably discharged? If you are, check out this informative article about 5 key burial benefits you and your family should know about. Then, if you have questions, give us a call or stop by. We've helped countless veterans in our community take advantage of all the benefits they are entitled to receive.

If you're a veteran, you should check out these 5 key veteran burial benefits. They can help your family honor your life and save money!

11/05/2025

Do you have a hidden (or not so hidden) appreciation for 80s fashion? Check out this article for a short timeline of the best fashion trends from the decade. Which one do you wish would come back? cutt.ly/1980-1989-fashion

11/03/2025

11/03/2025

Diana Lee Hale, age 69 of Dayton, passed away at Decatur Wellness and Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, November 1, 2025. She was born in Midland, Michigan, on August 5, 1956, the daughter of the late William and Goldie (Loper) Yats. She was also preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Hale.

Diana moved to Dayton in 2013 from Kenosha, Wisconsin. She was a high school graduate and was employed as a financial secretary for most of her working career. She enjoyed crocheting and drawing and attended Westminster Presbyterian Church in Dayton.

Diana is survived by her husband of 46 years, Scott R. Hale of Dayton; her daughter, Jennifer (Leighton) Trent of Dayton; her grandchildren, Lynnlee Trent and William Trent, both of Dayton; her brother, David (Deb) Yats of Midland, Michigan; her sisters, Mary Yats, Jan Thorington, Billie (Bob) Cline, Jean Morr, and Cindy Yats, all of Midland, Michigan, and Allice (Curtis) Coulter of Sale Creek.

There will be no services for Diana at this time.

Please share your memories and photos of Diana on her online guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com.

The family is being cared for by Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton, Tennessee.

11/03/2025

James Gerhardt Lorenzen, age 81 of Dayton, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at his home. He was born in Chicago, IL, on November 9, 1943, the son of the late Adolf “Abe” and Bernice (Olsen) Lorenzen. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Carol Lorraine (Abramson) Lorenzen.

James earned his Bachelor of Arts degree, was a longtime resident of St. Petersburg, FL, and moved to Dayton in 2019. He was employed as the maintenance director at a long-term care facility, while in Florida he and his wife were foster parents for numerous children.

He is survived by his three sons, Nate (Kristen) Lorenzen of Dayton, Brandon (Kelly) Lorenzen of Rydal, GA, and Jake Lorenzen of St. Petersburg, FL; his daughter, Erica (Nathan) Snyder of Athens; his 14 grandchildren; his six great-grandchildren; and his two sisters, Jean Lorenzen and Betty Lorenzen, both of Naperville, IL.

A graveside funeral service for James will be held Friday, November 7, 2025, at 12:00 noon at Rhea Memory Gardens in Dayton, where he will be laid to rest next to his wife.

Please share your memories of James on his online guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com.

The family is being cared for by the Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton, TN.

11/01/2025

Tis the season for giving thanks, and if you preplan for your funeral wishes, your family will have another reason to be thankful!

From saving money, to ensuring your family knows your wishes and can make decisions with a clear conscience, preplanning makes a difficult time much easier on those you love.

All you have to do is call 423-775-2662 to talk to a caring staff member about preplanning today!