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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.

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

09/24/2025

Jewell Godsey age 79 of Grandview, Tennessee died on Monday, September 22, 2025 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge.

She was born on May 19, 1946 and was a lifetime resident of the area. Jewell was a graduate of Spring City High School. She was a homemaker and loved to cook. Jewell also loved to read her Bible, word search puzzles and spending time with her family. She was a member of Reed’s Chapel Church of God in Grandview.

Jewell is preceded in death by her husband Billy Godsey, her parents Roscoe Eugene and Willard Reed Morris, and her son Doyle Godsey.

Survivors include her daughter Vanessa (David) McClung of Grandview, Tennessee; her brothers Marty (Betty) Morris of Crab Orchard, Tennessee and Roscoe Eugene Morris of Morristown, Tennessee; her sister Barbara Reed of Grandview, Tennessee; her best friend Wanda A. Reed of Grandview, Tennessee; her grandchildren Chastity (Jay) Wright, Ashley (Randall) Randolph, Billy Doyle (Brandi) Godsey Jr., Nichole McClung, and David (Grayson) McClung; her 12 great grandchildren; her 3 great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 4:00 P.M. at Reed’s Chapel Church of God with Rev. Steve Taylor and Rev. Quenton Carter officiating. Interment will follow in Reed Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be given to the Reed’s Chapel Church of God Building Fund, 1618 Happy Top Road, Grandview, Tennessee 37337 in her memory.

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

09/24/2025

Rev. Lonnie R. Eldridge age 74 went home to be with his Lord on Monday, September 22, 2025 at his home in Niota, Tennessee. Lonnie was a retired pastor of the United Methodist Church.

Born in Chattanooga and raised in Spring City, Tennessee, he was a proud graduate of Spring City High School, “Class of 1968”. Lonnie was a graduate of Hiwassee College in Madisonville, Tennessee and received his Bachelor’s degree from Tennessee Wesleyan College in Athens, Tennessee. He continued his ministerial calling at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.

Lonnie pastored numerous Methodist churches in the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church. He was also a well-known artist in oil painting. His landscape pictures are known by many in East Tennessee and North Georgia areas. As a hobby, Lonnie loved old automobiles. He would buy them, work on them and restore them. Lonnie also enjoyed attending car shows with his twin brother, Johnnie.

Lonnie is preceded in death by his parents Ray and Jean Eldridge.

Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years Connie Sherrill Eldridge of Niota, Tennessee; his sons Lon Matthew Eldridge of Chattanooga, Tennessee and David Lee Eldridge of Niota, Tennessee; his daughter Betty Jean (Joseph) McDonald of Spring City, Tennessee; his granddaughter Kimberly Kirkland; his grandson Brandon Eldridge; his brother Rev. Johnnie (Joan) Eldridge of Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia; his sister Lois Eldridge (Dan) Hefner of Dayton, Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Spring City Methodist Church with Rev. Mike Hubble, Rev. David Grant, and Rev. Johnnie Eldridge officiating. Interment will follow in the Spring City Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request gifts sent to Holston Home for Children, P.O. Box 188, Greenville, Tennessee 37743 in Lonnie’s memory.

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

09/16/2025

Emily Thurman Miller age 83 of Spring City died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, September 15, 2025.

She was born on January 26, 1942 in Spring City and was a lifetime resident of the area. Emily was little in stature but had a big smile and personality. She retired from Rhea County Circuit Court after many years. Emily was a member of First Baptist Church of Spring City where she served in various capacities through the years and was a member of the M&M’s group. She loved to read and work crossword puzzles, but her favorite was spending time with her daughter.

Emily is preceded in death by her parents G.C. and Mary McPhail Thurman, husband Max Miller, brother Leon Thurman, brother-in-law Jim Adams and special cousin Jody Thurman Barr.

Survivors include her beloved daughter and son-in-law Tammy and Bill Swafford of Spring City, Tennessee; her sister Shirley Thurman Adams of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee; her special cousins Dill, Elizabeth, Grover, Gloria and families; and “Her Little Women” Laura, Amanda, Lacey, Tiffany, Brittany and families.

The family would like to say a special thank you to Connie and Cassie with Hospice of Chattanooga for their exceptional care.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. at the First Baptist Church of Spring City with Rev. Brian Price officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 21, 2025 from 1:30 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 127, Spring City, Tennessee 37381 in her memory.

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

09/12/2025

Cheryl Walker age 67 of Cleveland, Tennessee died on Friday, September 12, 2025 at CHI Memorial Hospital in Hixson.

She was born on September 16, 1957 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Marlin and Rose Wolford Ford and has been a resident of the area since 2020. Cheryl grew up in Indianapolis and was a graduate of Purdue University. She was very active in Operation Christmas Child, which sends gift-filled Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes to children in need around the world together with the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Cheryl enjoyed swimming with her group at the YMCA in Cleveland, doing crafts, and gardening flowers. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Cleveland.

Survivors include her husband Kelvin Walker of Cleveland, Tennessee; her children Christopher (Lindsey) Walker of Concord, North Carolina, Daniel (Angela) Walker of St. Louis, Missouri, and Melissa Walker of Cleveland, Tennessee; her brothers Michael (Barbara) Ford of Austin, Texas and Donald (Cathy) Ford of Fishers, Indiana; her grandchildren Chapman Ray Walker, Parker June Walker, Knox Anderson Walker, and Maren Joy Walker; and her several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of Vaughn Funeral Home with Rev. Rusty Revis officiating. Interment will follow in McClendon Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, September 15, 2025 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Vaughn Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be given to the Operation Christmas Child at www.samaritanspurse.org in her memory.

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

09/08/2025

Pat Carter age 82 of Spring City, Tennessee died on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Roane Medical Center.

She was born on October 12, 1942 in Annapolis, Maryland to the late Henry Eugene and Gladys Landis Spicknall and has been a resident of this area since 1999. Pat was a graduate of Annapolis Senior High School in Maryland. She worked as a supervisor for McGraw Hill Publishing Company for 27 years until her retirement in 1998. Pat was a member of the Senior Lighthouse Center and The Red Hat Club. She enjoyed crocheting and diamond painting.

Pat is preceded in death by her husband Jerome Carter, her siblings Jimmy, Stevie, and Billy Spicknall, and her great granddaughter Kristi Napier.

Survivors include her daughter Toni (Ron) Napier of Spring City, Tennessee; her brother Thomas Spicknall of Spring City, Tennessee; her sister-in-law Geri Spicknall of Spring City, Tennessee; her granddaughter Jennifer (Brian) Coyle of Spring City, Tennessee; her great grandson Cameron Coyle of Spring City, Tennessee; her best friend Louise Myles of Spring City, Tennessee, and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Vaughn Funeral Home. There will be no services.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be given to the Senior Lighthouse Center, 135 Ferguson Dr., Spring City, TN 37381 in her memory.

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

09/07/2025

Robert E. “Rob” “Big Daddy” Howard age 73 of Spring City went home to be with his Savior on Friday, September 5, 2025 at the Rhea County Medical Center. He was born October 11, 1951 in Athens, Tennessee to the late George and Irene Goforth Howard.

Rob was a graduate of Meigs County High School “Class of 1970”. He worked for 30 years as a machinist for TVA at various facilities until his retirement in 2014 from the Kingston Steam Plant. Rob was a Christian and practiced it daily. He kept gold dollar coins in his pocket and loved to give them to babies to “buy their first tooth”. Rob loved to mow his yard and everyone else’s in the neighborhood. He enjoyed working puzzles on his phone and he also liked to work word search puzzles.

Rob was preceded in death by his sister Martha Ann Holbert and his brothers Lester Ray “Buck” Howard and Paul Ed Howard.

Survivors include his wife of 38 years Pam Howard of Spring City, daughters Tennile (Cliff) Smith and Heather Howard both of Spring City and Holly Howard of Vidalia, Georgia, sister Reba Jean Womac of Riceville, grandchildren C. J., Karley, A. J., Javier, Miguel, Amelia, Raemi, Eli, Lucy and Eden and god daughter and god son April and Hugo Veliz and their children Madison, Ava Brooklyn and Landon

Funeral services will be Friday September 12, 2025 at 7pm in the chapel of Vaughn Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Rhymer officiating. The family will receive friends Friday from 5 to 7 pm at Vaughn Funeral Home. Interment will be Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 1pm at the Glen Alice Cemetery.

The family would like to thank everyone that fought so hard to save his life. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to St. Jude.

Vaughn Funeral Home, Spring City, Tennessee, is in charge of arrangements. Please share your condolences and memories of Rob on our website www.vaughn-funeral-home.com.

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