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01/02/2026

Bobbie Jean Zimmerman 64 of Spring City, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 30 at her residence.

She was born December 29, 1961 in Kansas City, Missouri to the late George Leo and Lois Kay Ralston DiiBon.

Bobbie was a graduate of Excelsior High School in Excelsior Springs, Missouri and attended business school. She spent most of her career in the retail industry. She was a homemaker and was an avid reader. She loved children and enjoyed teaching them things at the day care center where she worked. Bobbie moved from Lawson, Missouri to Spring City, Tennessee in 2017 with her husband. She loved God and her family and enjoyed serving Him and spending time with family and friends.

She is also preceded in death by her brother Paul Allen DiiBon.

Bobbie is survived by her husband of 32 years Tim Zimmerman of Spring City, Tennessee, her children Amber Webster of Hermosa Beach, California, Daniel (Courtney) Clinesmith of Spring City, Tennessee, Chad (Emily) Schlotzhauer of Olathe, Kansas and Ashley (Josh) Rocklage of Olathe, Kansas; her brother Anthony (Patricia) DiiBon of Lawson, Missouri and her sister Deborah Kay Ramsey of Lawson, Missouri , 8 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 2P.M. at Christian Fellowship Church in Grandview, Tennessee with Reverend Phillip Zimmerman and Reverend Stephen Zimmerman officiating. The body will lie in state at the church one hour before services. Interment to follow at Stebbins Cemetery in Grandview, Tennessee. The family will receive friends Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Vaughn Funeral Home from 5 P.M. until 7 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Care Center 250 Neal Street, Spring City, Tennessee in Bobbie’s memory.

Vaughn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Bobbie Jean Zimmerman and asks that friends share memories and condolences of her at www.vaughn-funeral-home.com

01/01/2026

Charles M. Daniels age 89 of Grandview, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 29, 2025 at Rhea Medical Center in Dayton, Tennessee.

Charles was born September 30, 1936 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Elvin and Ella Mae Jackson Daniels. He was a member of the Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church for many years in Flintstone, GA. He has been a resident of Grandview, Tennessee since 1968, right after he married the love of his life, Linda G. Daniels, wife of 57 years.

Charles was a man of all trades and had many talents. He worked for his Dad at E.C. Daniels Construction from a young age, alongside his brothers, until he moved to the farm in Grandview in 1968. He went on to simultaneously work as a farmer, raising cattle & hay, a logger and owned and operated a home repair business until his retirement in 1998.

Charles was an avid hunter, fisherman (from Alaska to Florida) and trapper. He was a member of the TN Furharvesters for many years. Some of his other interests included horseback riding, watching old western movies and spending time with his family. Above all, his most treasured time was traveling and spending time with his wife, Linda, whose love was visual to everyone around them.

Charles is also preceded in death by his daughters Darlene Mansfield, Crystal Braden Long and brother Eugene Daniels.

Charles is survived by his wife of 57 years, Linda Daniels of Grandview, Tennessee and children Alan (Selina) Daniels of Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, Charles "Chuck"(Sandy) Daniels of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, Tara (Jess) Braden Molesky of Grandview, Tennessee, Elayne Daniels Blansit of Hixson, Tennessee and Shannon Daniels of Grandview, Tennessee, brother Donald F. Daniels of Florida, 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be Saturday, January 3, 2026 in the chapel of Vaughn Funeral Home at 2:00 P.M.

Interment will follow at Mt. Sulphur Cemetery in Grandview, Tennessee. Family will receive friends Saturday, January 3, 2026 from 12:00P.M. until 2:00P.M.

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

12/30/2025

JoAn Brown age 86 of Spring City Tennessee died Monday, December 29, 2025 at Golden Years Retirement Resort.

She was born March 23, 1939 in Modesto, California to the late Joseph and Helen Good Collins. JoAn graduated from Oak Ridge High School and attended Carson-Newman College. She moved from Oak Ridge Tennessee to Spring City Tennessee in 1958. JoAn was a member of Spring City First Baptist Church where she served as secretary, taught Sunday school and sang in the choir for many years.

JoAn retired from Vaughn Funeral Home in 2004 where she was secretary for 15 years. She was an avid reader. JoAn loved her God, her family and her many friends.

JoAn is preceded in death by her loving husband Mackie Brown, her sister Bobbie Helms and her brother Reverend Kevin Collins.

Survivors include her children Becky Roberts of Corpus Christi Texas, Vicky (David) Rodda of Spring City Tennessee, and Scott Roberts of Maryville Tennessee. 3 stepdaughters, several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Vaughn Funeral Home Chapel Friday, December 2, 2026 at 3 P.M. with the family receiving friends from 1P.M. until 3P.M., with interment following in the Spring City Cemetery.

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

12/29/2025

Mary Bertha Collins, 76, of Spring City, TN went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 after a brief illness at Methodist Hospital in Oak Ridge, TN.

She was born on June 10, 1949 in Harlan, KY. She was graduate of Harlan High School and Southeast Community College.

Mary is proceeded in death by her parents John W. Faulkner, Jr. and Pauline Fritts Faulkner and her daughter Shannon Morris and cherished sister-in-law Rita Faulkner.

Survivors include her beloved husband Thomas Collins, daughters Christy-Morris-Colley (Billy) and Sarah Collins Foley, bonus daughter Charlene Peck, siblings John Faulkner, III and Lynn Faulkner, 5 grandchildren, DJ Garrett (Melyni), Joshua Sellers (Gerad), Jessica Lheureux, Meleah Heightchew, Ally Foley, 3 great grandchildren. She is also survived by nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Her greatest love in life was her Baptist faith, being a Nanny to her grandchildren and great grandchildren many of whom were bonus family and brought her immense joy and pride. Her passion in life was caring for others and giving her whole heart to family and friends.

Her loves were her love of Christ, the beach in her happy place of Treasure Cay, Bahamas with her sister, lighthouses, reading and genealogy.

Mary will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her legacy of love and kindness will continue to inspire those she leaves behind.

A small family gathering will be scheduled for a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Mary's name to the American Heart Association www.heart.org

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

12/17/2025

Burton L. Capps age 66 of Spring City Tennessee died Tuesday, December 16, 2025 in Athens Tennessee.

Burton was born May 30, 1959 in Byrdstown, Tennessee. He attended Pickett County High School and after graduation, he joined the U.S. Air Force serving 4 years. Burton graduated from Tennessee Tech University in 1988. He was employed by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency as a game warden for 29 years. He enjoyed reading novels.

Burton is preceded in death by his wife Perri Lynn Capps and his father Robert “Red” Capps. Survivors include his mother, Glee (Elder) Capps of Byrdstown, Tennessee. His children Robert (Valerie) Capps of Cleveland Tennessee, James (Lindsay) Capps of Rockwood Tennessee, brothers Bill (Janie) Capps of Monterey Tennessee, Frank (Darlene) Capps of Byrdstown Tennessee and John Capps of Byrdstown Tennessee and grandchildren Audra Capps, Adelynn Capps, Tucker Capps and Carson Kilby

A Gathering of Friends will be held Saturday, December 20, 2025 from 1 P.M. to 3 P.M. at Wolf Creek Baptist Church. Burton’s ashes will be buried next to his wife at Cope Cemetery in Byrdstown Tennessee at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St Jude https://www.stjude.org/ in Burton’s memory.

Vaughn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Burton L. Capps and asks that friends share condolences and memories of him at www.vaughn-funeral-home.com

12/16/2025

Kenneth Fox, age 84 died at his residence in Spring City Tennessee, Monday, December 15, 2025.

He was born in Birmingham Alabama June 6, 1941 to the late Richard Kenneth and Ruth McKluskey Fox. Kenneth has lived in this area since 2003. Kenneth graduated from Chattanooga City High School and served his country by being in the United States Army. He worked for over 30 years as a cable repairman for Bell South. He loved to ride his four wheeler, garden, fish and camp. Kenneth was member of the Wolf Creek Baptist Church where he taught the Men’s Sunday School class.

Survivors include his wife, Sandy Fox of Spring City Tennessee, his son Michael Fox of Rancho Cordova, California, step daughter, Mary Moser of Dayton Tennessee and sister, Liz Travis of Franklin, Tennessee and 2 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2 PM in the Chapel of Vaughn Funeral Home. Interment to follow in Wolf Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 1 P.M. until 2 P.M. at Vaughn Funeral Home. The family request memorial donations be made to Wolf Creek Baptist Church 5225 Wolf Creek Rd Spring City TN 37381.

Vaughn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Kenneth Fox. Please share condolences and memories of him with the family at www.vaughn-funeral-home.com

12/15/2025

JoAnn Womack Freeland, beloved wife of Marion Freeland (to whom she was married for 57 years), devoted mother to Melissa Freeland Beckner (Jason) and Belinda Freeland Tucker (David), passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at her residence in Spring City Tennessee. JoAnn was born in Franklin, North Carolina on November 17, 1950.

JoAnn leaves behind a legacy of love through her five cherished grandchildren: Georgia Beckner, Gavin Beckner, Ryan Tucker, Gage Beckner, and Kylie Tucker. She was a pillar of strength and joy in their lives.

She was the beloved daughter of the late Bill and Emma Hogsed Womack and sister to Margaret Womack Creswell (Keith). JoAnn's warmth, compassion, and love touched the hearts of many and her loss will be deeply felt by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

For many years, JoAnn dedicated her time and passion to Rhea County High School, where her commitment and care impacted the lives of countless students and colleagues.

A devout Christian, JoAnn exemplified her faith through her everyday actions, striving to embody God's grace and kindness in all aspects of her life. Her unwavering faith was a guiding light for those around her. She was an active member of Wolf Creek Baptist Church until her illness kept her at home.

Her memory will forever be cherished by family, friends, and the community she touched with her kindness and grace. Though she may no longer be with us, her legacy of love, faith, and compassion will live on in the hearts of those she leaves behind.

A funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2PM at Vaughn Funeral Home Chapel in Spring City, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 12PM until 2PM. at Vaughn Funeral Home. Graveside service and interment will be at Overbrook Cemetery in McCormick, South Carolina on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2PM with Chris Gulledge officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to Hospice of Chattanooga , 2030 Hamilton Place Blvd Suite 220 Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421 in honor of JoAnn's memory.

Rest peacefully, JoAnn/Mom/Grandma/Nanny. You will be dearly missed and forever remembered.

Vaughn Funeral Home of Spring City Tennessee is in charge of the arrangements for JoAnn Womack Freeland. Please share you memories and condolences with her family at www.vaughn-funeral-home.com

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

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