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04/17/2026

All over the planet, many different cultures and peoples use flowers to honor and remember lost loved ones. But the flowers used can be different from place to place. Check out this article to learn more about funeral flowers around the world!

Funeral flowers vary around the world, but some are universal. Check out this article to learn more about funeral flowers around the world!

04/16/2026

No one likes to think about death, let alone their own. And while it's a good idea to plan ahead, it can be stressful stepping into a funeral home. Luckily, you can make all your preplanning decisions from the comfort of your own home.

Thanks to our online planning tool, you and your family can finalize all of your funeral arrangements whenever you want and wherever you are. Plus, you can still call or meet with a funeral professional after you've started planning online. It's that easy!

To get started, visit plan.passare.com/login?agentUrl=PlanAhead&fhUrl=VanderwallFuneralHome or call 423-775-2662 if you have any questions.

04/16/2026

Emilio Robert Calderin, age 41 of Dayton, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on August 20, 1984, the son of Emilio Manuel Calderin and the late Catherine (Devlin) Calderin.

A Levittown, Pennsylvania native, Emilio developed a lifelong love of baseball that took him to the American Legion level. He later settled in Dayton, where he co-owned B3 Dog Grooming and worked the front counter at Dayton Glass Company.

In addition to his father, Emilio Manuel Calderin of Grand Island, FL, Emilio is survived by his two sisters, Rachael Calderin of Oxford, PA, and Jamie (Michael) Kemp of Redding, PA; his grandmother, Dorothy Devlin; his long-time girlfriend, Dana Ochmanowicz of Dayton; and his aunts, uncles and cousins.

There are no services planned for Emilio at this time.

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

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

04/15/2026

Imo Lynn Ferry, age 64 of Dayton, passed away at her home on Saturday, April 11, 2026. She was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on March 1, 1962, the daughter of the late Bernard Alley and Margaret (Jones) Alley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Lee Ferry.

Imo was a lifelong Rhea County resident who had a deep love for high school football and the joy of music.

Imo is survived by her two children, Dena Ferry and Jacson Ferry, both of Dayton; her four brothers, James Alley, Richard Alley, and Andy (Tonya) Alley, all of Dayton, and Patrick Alley of Sweetwater; her sister, Shirley (Punge) Alvey of Dayton; and her three grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

A graveside service for Imo will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Concord Cemetery in Evensville with Rev. Richard Neal officiating.

Please share your memories and photos on Imo’s online guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com.

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

04/13/2026

04/10/2026

Choosing a final resting place is no small decision, which is why it's good to know what your cemetery options are. To learn about the 4 main types of cemeteries and some of their special features, click the link! With a little information, you can make a more-informed decision about the best final resting place for your situation.

Can you name the 4 different types of cemeteries? No worries! Check out this article for an easy-to-understand review of them.

04/07/2026

Just a friendly reminder - Tax Day is coming up on April 15th!

04/05/2026

Thousands of years ago, Jesus Christ conquered sin and death so that we sinners might have life and have it to the full. Happy Easter!

04/04/2026

George Edward Blake, 88, of Sale Creek, Tennessee, peacefully passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family, on April 3, 2026. George was born on April 4, 1937, to Virgil and Mary Blake. He spent his life in Sale Creek, a town he always held dear.

George is survived by his wife, Charlotte F. Blake. He married Charlotte on June 20, 1975, and they spent over 50 years together, raising their beautifully blended family. He is also survived by sons Mike (Denise) Blake, David (Sonya) and Danny (Cindi) McGuffee, and daughter Jennifer (Jason) Welch. His six grandchildren — Heather McGuffee, Tiffany (Jordan) Haverly, Cameron Blake, Kayla (Chase) Parks, Brooke (Thomas) Lochridge, Blake Welch — and five great-grandchildren will forever cherish their memories of their papaw.

In 1992, he retired from Combustion after many years of service and kept busy in the years that followed working for Union Fork-Bakewell Utility District and delivering flowers for Lometa’s Flowers.

George’s legacy is defined by family and service. He served his country in the National Guard for 9 years and was a member of the Sale Creek Lions Club. He helped found Sale Creek’s Volunteer Fire Department and served as a Troop Leader in the Boy Scouts. George was wise, faithful, loyal, and kind — qualities he worked to instill in his children and grandchildren. Throughout his life, he enjoyed growing vegetables in his garden, whittling, boating and water skiing, camping, and traveling with his family — but George enjoyed few things more than conversation. He had vivid memories from all chapters of his life and enthusiastically shared them, over and over again, with friends and loved ones.

He and Charlotte were members of Sale Creek Independent Presbyterian Church for over 50 years, where George grew up attending church and later served as a deacon and elder meritorious.

George’s family will honor his incredible life on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Sale Creek Independent Presbyterian Church. They will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with a funeral immediately following at 2:00 p.m. with burial to follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

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

The family is being cared for by Vanderwall Funeral Home and wishes to thank Hospice of Chattanooga - Dayton Chapter, for their excellent and compassionate care.

04/03/2026

Funerals have been around from the beginning of time, and at Easter, we focus on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. As you consider his sacrifice, also think about the meaningful rituals that surrounded the care of his body. This article discusses seven funeral rituals from Jesus' time that still exist today and are an important part of how we remember and honor those we love.

Even though we've gained a lot of modern conveniences, some things never change. Check out this article to learn 7 funeral rituals that have lasted ages.

04/03/2026

Good Friday reminds us that Christ suffered so that we might have life and have it more abundantly.