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12/12/2025

Rolland Charles “RC” McGhee, age 63 of Spring City, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 11, 2025. He was born in Rockwood on November 11, 1962, the son of the late Rawland and Norma (Newby) McGhee.

RC graduated from Rhea County High School in 1981 and spent most of his life in Spring City. As a journeyman electrician, he built a successful career, advancing to supervisory positions at both Huber and TVA. He found joy in the simple pleasures of outdoor life—casting a line while fishing, tracking deer through the woods, and spending quiet moments by the lake. He had a particular fondness for classic Ford automobiles and cherished time with his family. RC was a devoted member of White's Creek Baptist Church.

RC is survived by his wife of 30 years, Mary (Kerley) McGhee of Spring City; his sons, Brian (Jamie) Patrick of New Tazewell and Chris McGhee of Dayton; his daughters, Ashley (Brian) Alexander of Athens and Danielle (Spencer) Geer of Dayton; his brother, Tom (Cindy) McGhee of Spring City; his grandchildren, Madison (Blaise) Ellis of Kentucky, Justin (Alexa) Patrick of Spring City, Emily (Harley) Jenary of Pikeville, Lakyn Geer, Tallen Geer, Briley Alexander and Austin Alexander, all of Dayton; and his great-great grandchildren, Kai Patrick and Chanceton Ellis. He is also survived by his best friend, Dean Clark of Soddy-Daisy.

Funeral services for RC will be in the funeral home chapel on Monday, December 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Roger Britton officiating. He will be laid to rest in Rhea Memory Gardens after the service.

Please share your memories and photos on RC’s 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 Monday, December 15, 2025, from 12:00 noon until the time of the service.

12/12/2025

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12/12/2025

Teresa Lea Dunn, age 69 of Evensville, passed away at her home on Thursday, December 11, 2025. She was born in Dayton on February 12, 1956, the daughter of the late Doyle Montgomery and Margie Helen (Tennyson) Montgomery. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Mike Montgomery.

Teresa was a lifelong resident of Dayton and a 1974 graduate of Rhea County High School. She dedicated 30 years to serving the State of Tennessee as a secretary with Human Services and Children Services before retiring. In her free time, she enjoyed riding motorcycles and caring for animals.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, James “Danny” Dunn of Evensville; her daughter, Laura (Trey Lewallan) Arnold of Rossville, GA; and her two brothers, Jim Montgomery of Dayton, and Roy (Sabrina) Montgomery of Kingston.

Funeral services for Teresa will be held in the funeral home chapel on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. She will be entombed at Rhea Memory Gardens following the funeral service.

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

The family is being cared for by Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton, TN, where they will receive friends at 12:00 noon on Sunday, December 14, 2025, until the time of the service.

12/10/2025

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12/08/2025

Violanda “Vickie” Reffitt, age 87 of Dayton, TN, formerly of Hillsboro, OH, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Life Care of Rhea County. She was born in Benevento, Italy on September 5, 1938, the daughter of the late Antonio Ruggiero and Angiolina (Beatrice) Ruggiero. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Orville Reffitt, and her son, Randy Reffitt.

Vickie moved to Dayton in 2023 after living in Hillsboro, Ohio, for many years. She was the owner and operator of numerous restaurants in Hillsboro and was well known for her cooking. She enjoyed gardening and yard work. She was of the Catholic faith.

Vickie is survived by her daughter, Sandy Pacurari of Dayton; her special niece, Terri Denise (Tom) Herman of Cincinnati, Ohio; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

She will be laid to rest next to her husband in Ohio.

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

12/08/2025

12/07/2025

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12/07/2025

This holiday season may be especially difficult for you if you’ve lost a loved one. The emotions are at the surface, and you’re not sure what to do. Try taking time to remember – the times you spent together, the laughs you shared, and the beauty of the love between you. Light a candle of remembrance, shed the tears as they come, and find a way to honor their memory as you embrace this season of grief. If you would like to learn more about grief support and services this holiday season, visit us at www.vanderwallfh.com.

12/05/2025

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12/03/2025

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12/03/2025

Gloria Monica Shipwash, age 76 of Spring City, passed on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at her home. She was born in Chattanooga on November 13, 1949, the daughter of the late James and Roberta (Whitfield) McCulley.

A devoted Baptist, Gloria made Spring City her home for the past 25 years. She dedicated her professional life to quality control at Dixie Yarns, while her free time was filled with the activities she loved most camping, dancing, and bowling.

Gloria is survived by her husband of 24 years, Richard Shipwash of Spring City; her daughter, Melissa (Michael) Lowery of Chattanooga; her son, Michael (Carrie) Williams of Hixson; her three grandchildren; Steven McCrary of Georgetown, Chasity McNabb of Hixson, and Monet Williams of Ringgold, GA; and her two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Gloria will be on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Chaplain Rick Knight officiating. She will be laid to rest at Rhea Memory Gardens in Dayton.

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The family is being cared for by Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton, Tennessee, where they will receive friends on Friday at 1:00 p.m.