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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.

Providing outstanding service & compassion during your time of need. Our Professionals are available to discuss the many options we provide, including Pre-Arranged Funeral Planning, Traditional Services, Monuments, Memorials & Cremation Service.

12/11/2025

Deanna F. Hudson, 69, of Red Bank, TN died Sunday, December 7, 2025 in Chattanooga TN. She was born on November 22, 1956, in Rockwood Tennessee to the late William and Minnie Godsey Daniels. She attended Spring City High School. Deanna has been a resident of the area all of her life.

Deanna was a homemaker who loved to fish and hunt. She was also a beekeeper. Deanna enjoyed keeping up with family and friends on Facebook. Deanna was of the Baptist faith

Deanna is preceded in death by her husband Paul Bennett, Sr., her sister Willetta Morris and her brother Earl Daniels.

Survivors include her children Paul Bennett, Jr of Georgia, Doris (Terry) Vaughn, of Rydal, Georgia, Clifton (Harley) Bennett of Spring City, Tennessee, Alvin (James Wilhoit) Bennett of Jacksonville Florida, Chad (Angel) Bennett of Spring City, Tennessee and Giles Bennett of Minnesota; brothers J.B. Daniels, Floyd Daniels, Doyle Daniels, Chester Daniels and Benny Daniels all of Spring City Tennessee; sisters Ramona Lehman of Memphis, Tennessee, Helena Woody and Freida Adams both if Spring City Tennessee and Loretta Morris of Dayton Tennessee. Longtime companion Ira Hudson of Red Bank Tennessee. 10 Grandchildren and 2 Great grandchildren.

There will be no visitation. Graveside services will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 2PM at the Mt. Sulphur Cemetery in Grandview, Tennessee with Rev. Lawrence

Vaugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Deanna F. Hudson. Please share your memories and condolences with her family at www.vaughn-funeral-home.com

12/04/2025

Jeffrey Dean “Jeff” Jones, age 56, of Spring City, Tennessee, left us far too soon, died Monday December 1, 2025 at his residence.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Billy L. and Mary Jones. Jeff is survived by his siblings, Tim (Susan) Jones of Evensville, TN, and Debbie (Buddy) Jackson of Spring City TN, along with extended family and friends who will forever hold his memory close.

Jeff’s parents instilled in him a deep passion—for the love of Jesus and for people. He was filled with compassion, offering hope, reassurance, and understanding to those struggling with alcoholism and addiction, always reminding them that they mattered.

Family was everything to Jeff. His bond with his nephew Ethan Kelly was unmatched—a relationship built on trust, love, and laughter. He cherished all of his nieces and nephews, often calling them his grandchildren, and took great joy in being a steady, caring presence in their lives.

Jeff also shared countless adventures with his cousins—memories that will last a lifetime. From cow tipping, to grabbing the electric fence and refusing to let go, to shooting BB’s through Uncle Jimmy’s window, these moments shaped his playful spirit. Among his cousins, Karen Taylor held a special place in his heart; he loved her so dearly that he often called her his sister.

A skilled journeyman machinist, Jeff earned numerous certifications and followed in the footsteps of his beloved Uncle Jimmy, who taught him many of the skills he mastered. Some of his fondest childhood memories were hunting and fishing with his uncle—moments that shaped both the man he became and the career he chose.

Jeff will be remembered for his quiet strength, his compassion, and the kindness he showed to everyone he met. He will be profoundly missed and forever cherished.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Our Father’s House in memory of Jeff. https://www.fathershousetn.org/

Memorial services will be held Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Vaughn Funeral Home from 6pm to 8pm. The family will receive friends at Vaughn Funeral Home from 5pm until 6pm

Vaughn Funeral Home of Spring City is in charge of the arrangements for Jeff Jones. Please share your memories and condolences with his family at www.vaughn-funeral-home.com

12/04/2025

Phyllis Joanne Zimmerman, 88 of Spring City died at her residence, Wednesday December 3, 2025.

She was born to Rueben and Lena Zehr on May 28, 1937 in Normal, Illinois. Her Dad was a pastor and had a local Sunday morning radio ministry broadcast called “God’s Half Hour” and ran from 1936 to 1971. It was during one of those messages when Phyllis, at age 5, trusted Jesus Christ as her Savior.

Upon graduation from high school, Phyllis majored in education at Moody Bible Institute and Wheaton College. Her first teaching assignment was for two years in a public school in Bloomington, IL, where she taught third and fourth grades. The summer in between those two years, she attended an Unevangelized Fields Mission Candidate School and was accepted as a member of that ministry. At the end of her second year teaching, she resigned and left for an opportunity to teach in a school for missionary children in Belem, Brazil. Although she was committed to spend the rest of her life there, a back injury brought her home. After recovering she served at Bible Witness Camp in the Township of Pembroke, near Kanakee, IL and soon worked as a teacher in the school.

Phyllis met Dwight Zimmerman in early summer of 1967, and then served for a month at Cedine that year. Just a few months later, they were engaged, and then married in May of 1968, then moved to Cedine Bible Mission where they served the Lord together until He called her home.

Phyllis is survived by her husband Dwight of 57 years, and a very large and loving family of 5 children, Stephen (Joan) Zimmerman, Phillip (Julia) Zimmerman, Timothy (Bobbie) Zimmerman, Susan Zimmerman (Ken) Adams, Keren Zimmerman (Craig) Baca, 21 grandchildren and 50 great-grandchildren.

Many family members and friends have preceded her in death. What a great reunion took place the day she went home to be with her Lord Jesus.

Visitation will be held at Vaughn Funeral Home on Friday, December 5, 2025 from 6pm until 8pm. Funeral Service will be Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:30am with visitation at 9:30am at Christian Fellowship Church in Grandview, TN. Burial will follow at Cedine Bible Mission Cemetery with a meal to follow at the Jubilee Center.

Vaughn Funeral Home of Spring City is in charge of the arrangements for Phyllis Zimmerman. Please share your memories and condolences with her family ay www.vaughn-funeral-home.com

11/20/2025

Austin Thurman age 94 of Dayton, Tennessee died on Monday, November 10, 2025 at his residence.

He was born on February 26, 1931 in Bledsoe County to the late Stephen and Susie Brown Thurman. Austin left Tennessee and moved to Michigan and California before returning to the area in 2010. He had many hobbies, but his favorite was working as a machinist for his own business, Austin Tool and Engineering. Austin was of the Baptist faith.

Austin is preceded in death by his wife Joyce Thurman, his son Larry Thurman, his sister Christine Roberts, and several nieces and nephews.

Survivors include his daughter Regina Cissa of California; his special friend Pat Grant of Niota, Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews.

As per his request, there will be no services or visitation.

Vaughn Funeral Home of Spring City is in charge of the arrangements for Austin Thurman. Please share your memories and condolences with his family at www.vaughn-funeral-home.com.

11/17/2025

Carmen G. Martinez age 94 of Spring City, Tennessee, died on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born on March 1, 1931, in Pinos, Zacatecas, Mexico, to the late Florencio and Maria Gonzalez Guerrero and has been a resident of Spring City since 1956. Carmen was a current member and one of the founding members of St. Bridget Catholic Church in Dayton, Tennessee. She was a devoted mother who loved to cook and care for her plants. Carmen also enjoyed going on drives, eating out, and reading.

Carmen is preceded in death by her husband Vicente Martinez, her infant son Vicente Martinez Jr., her daughter Magdalena Martinez, and her brother Carlos Guerrero.

Survivors include her children Pedro (Anita) Martinez of Decatur, Tennessee, Carmen (Stan) Powell of Knoxville, Tennessee, Teresa (Miguel Cruz) Martinez of Atlanta, Georgia, Lulu (Van) Rose of Nashville, Tennessee, Mary Martinez, and Vince Martinez both of Spring City, Tennessee; her two brothers who live in Mexico; her many grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Dayton, Tennessee with Father Jim Vick officiating. Interment will follow in the Spring City Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. at Vaughn Funeral Home with a prayer service at 6:00pm.

Vaughn Funeral Home of Spring City is in charge of the arrangements for Carmen G. Martinez. Please share your memories and condolences with her family at www.vaughn-funeral-home.com

11/11/2025

Gary Whittaker age 69 of Grandview, Tennessee died on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville.

He was born on October 16, 1956 to the late Robert W. and Dovie Padgett Whittaker and was a lifetime resident of the area. Gary attended school in Monterey, Tennessee. He spent a majority of his working career with Dayton Housing Authority until his retirement in 2022. Gary was a member of the York Rite and the Dayton Lodge #512 F.&A.M. He enjoyed woodworking, bowling, and playing golf. Gary also loved football, especially the UT Vols. He was a member of Open Door Fellowship in Spring City, Tennessee.

Gary is preceded in death by his brothers Thomas (Sonny), Jefferson, Robert, Ray, Raymond, and Donald Whittaker; and his sisters Irene Rex, Nellie Manis, Sarah Jane Holt, and Marla Gentry.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years Kathy Whittaker of Grandview, Tennessee; his son Jacob (Rochelle) Whittaker of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; his brothers Leroy Rex and Harvey Whittaker both of Monterey, Tennessee; his sister June Phillips of Monterey, Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Vaughn Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Mullins officiating. Graveside Masonic services will follow. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Vaughn Funeral Home.

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

11/10/2025

Wayne Inness age 63 of Grandview, Tennessee died on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Rhea Medical Center in Dayton, Tennessee.

He was born on May 3, 1962 in Danbury, Connecticut to the late Gabriel and Angela Joan Palumbo Inness and has been a resident of the area since 2014. Wayne was a graduate of New Milford High School in New Milford, Connecticut. He also attended Porter and Chester Institute. Wayne worked as an architect for many major companies during his working career. He enjoyed golfing with his friends and loved being a “Pop Pop” for his grandson. Wayne had also just recently written the book “Legacy of Silence” which was published by Amazon. He was of the Catholic faith.

Wayne is preceded in death by his brothers Jimmy and Gabriel Inness.

Survivors include his wife of 38 years Mary A. Garcia Inness of Grandview, Tennessee; his children Stephen Inness of Grandview, Tennessee and Sara (Jorel) Gregg of West Richland, Washington; his grandson Kalel Randall Gregg; his sister Joan (Rich) Reynolds of Sherman, Connecticut; and his brother Mitchell (Linda) Inness of Alabama.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Vaughn Funeral Home with Rev. David Huber officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 14, 2025 from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Vaughn Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be given to the Rhea County Animal Shelter Alliance, 9118 Back Valley Road, Evensville, Tennessee 37332 in his memory.

Vaughn Funeral Home of Spring City is in charge of the arrangements for Wayne Inness. Please share your memories and condolences with his family at www.vaughn-funeral-home.com.

10/31/2025

Lisa Bauer age 55 of Spring City, Tennessee died on Friday, October 31, 2025 at her residence. She was born on January 7, 1970 and was a lifetime resident of the area. Lisa was a graduate of Cumberland County High School. She spent her working career as a Lab Manager at SSM Industries for over 30 years. Lisa loved to garden, primarily growing flowers.

Lisa is preceded in death by her father Robert Houston Hamby.

Survivors include her husband Matt Bauer of Spring City, Tennessee; her mother Velma Evans of Spring City, Tennessee; her children Brandy (Daniel) Headlee of Dayton, Tennessee, Garrett Jenkins and Jeremy Dylan Jenkins both of Spring City, Tennessee; her step-son Alex (Jordin) Bauer of Spring Hill, Florida; her brothers Sam Hamby of Chattanooga, Tennessee and Adam Evans of Alabama; and her grandchildren Audrey and Robert Headlee, Parker Wiggins, and Addie and Jaxson Bauer.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. CST, 1:00 P.M. EST, at Dogwood Baptist Church, 32 Old Gordon Road, Grandview, TN 37337. The family will have a gathering of friends afterward at Matt’s residence, 217 Roberts Road, Spring City, TN 37381.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be given to the Ronald McDonald House at ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org/donate in her memory.

Vaughn Funeral Home of Spring City is in charge of the arrangements for Lisa Bauer. Please share your memories and condolences with her family at www.vaughn-funeral-home.com

10/08/2025

Lyle M. Kuehn age 91 of Dayton, Tennessee, formerly of Spring City died Tuesday October 7, 2025 at The Veranda at the Life Care of Rhea County.

He was born on July 22, 1934 in Sitka, Alaska to the late Frank W. and Olga McNulty Kuehn. Lyle graduated from Sitka High School “Class of 1952”, he served his country in the U.S. Army. Lyle was a lifetime member of the Pioneers of Alaska, Loyal Order of Moose and the Elks Club. He was the assistant chief of the Sitka Fire Dept., head of the Babe Ruth’s Umpire Association and baseball coach for the Sportsman Little League Baseball Team. Lyle had been a foreman at the Sitka Public Works Dept. and worked for Alaska Lumber and Pulp Co. He retired from TVA Watts Bar. Lyle participated in the SCAN Program in Rhea County for many years.

Lyle was also preceded in death by his beloved wife Lotus June Kuehn, his sisters Donna McKinney, Karen Johnson and Dorothy Kuehn and his great grandson
Brandon Lee Godsey.

Survivors include his children Dotsy Woodall of Evensville and Gary (Lynn) Kuehn of Ooltewah, his grandchildren Jamie (Jason) Lynn, Gregory Kuehn, Nicholas (Ashley) Kuehn, Christopher (Katie) Kuehn and Meredith (Logan) Newberry and six great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 3pm in the Spring City Memorial Gardens. There will be no visitation.

Vaughn Funeral Home, Spring City is in charge of the arrangements for Lyle Kuehn. Please share memories and condolences with his family at www.vaughn-funeral-home.com

10/01/2025

Sheila Salyer age 65 of Spring City, Tennessee died on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at her residence.

She was born on January 13, 1960 to the late Wilce and Hazel Brooks Stennett and had been a resident of Spring City for 30 years. Sheila grew up in Tennessee and attended school in Cleveland. She loved to cook, read, and go to the beach. Sheila was of the Baptist faith.

Sheila is also preceded in death by her husband Bill Salyer, her brothers Paul Stennett and Carl Stennett, and her sisters Brenda Stennett and Willie Ables.

Survivors include her stepchildren William “Billy” (Karrie) Salyer II of Ocala, Florida, Pamela Anne (Richard Ibberson) Salyer of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Penny Covington of Crossville, Tennessee; and her sister Grace (Johnny) Stiles of Dalton, Georgia.

There will be no services or visitation.

Vaughn Funeral Home of Spring City is in charge of the arrangements for Sheila Salyer. Please share your memories and condolences with her family at www.vaughn-funeral-home.com

09/26/2025

Ann Reed age 89 of Spring City, Tennessee passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025.

She was born on July 21, 1936 to the late Charles Earl and Mildred Ethel Moon Denton and was a lifetime resident of the area. Ann was a graduate of Spring City High School, “Class of 1954”. She had always enjoyed gardening and working in her yard. She loved working with the children at Spring City Elementary School. Ann was a member of First Baptist Church in Spring City.

Ann is preceded in death by her husband Harlie Reed, her brother Samuel Byron Denton, her half-sister Ruth Elder, her half-brother Bill Gregory, and her nephew Mike Denton.

Survivors include her son Gary (Carolyn) Reed of Cleveland, Tennessee; her granddaughter Emily Reed of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; her nieces Carolyn O’Malley and Sharon Lanham both of Chattanooga; and her great nephew Michael Denton of Knoxville.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at the Spring City Memorial Gardens with Rev. Tom Wickes officiating.

Vaughn Funeral Home of Spring City is in charge of the arrangements for Ann Reed. Please share your memories and condolences with her family at www.vaughn-funeral-home.com

09/25/2025

Gerry Lee Mims age 77 of Crossville, Tennessee died on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville.

He was born on November 28, 1947 in Michigan to the late Alvin and Mary Catherine Beard Mims and has been a resident of the area since 1997. Gerry attended school in Michigan. He then joined and served in the United States Marine Corps. When his service was complete, Gary spent his working career at General Motors until his retirement. After retirement, he moved to Spring City and then to Crossville. Gerry enjoyed mowing his yard and travelling the world. He was a member of Grandview Baptist Church.

Gerry is preceded in death by his brothers Ivan, Wesley, and Harold, and his sisters Rose and Renee.

Survivors include his wife of 27 years Mildred Garrison Mims of Crossville, Tennessee; his children Bryan and Beckie; his brothers Larry, Donnie, and Thomas; and his sister Harniett.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Vaughn Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Jones officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in the Johnson Stand Cemetery in Grandview. The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 28, 2025 from 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. at Vaughn Funeral Home.

Vaughn Funeral Home of Spring City is in charge of the arrangements for Gerry Lee Mims. Please share your memories and condolences with his family at www.vaughn-funeral-home.com

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