Tag Archives: Roddy

MASSENGALE, Pete M. (1942)

From the Dayton Herald dated Thursday, Dec. 31, 1942: Pete M. Massengale, 71, prominent farmer and lifelong resident of Rhea county, died early Christmas day at his home on the Washington road.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lula … Continue reading

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DYE, Avery (1982)

Avery C. Dye died in August 1982. The source and date of this obituary is unknown. Submitted by Jeanie Lemons Keel.

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RODDY, Peter Gibbs (1934)

Dayton, TN, March 15 – The Rev. P.G. Roddy, 86, died at his home on the Washington Ferry Road this morning after a long illness.  The Rev. Mr. Roddy for more than a half century was a Baptist minister of … Continue reading

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Origin of Old Friendship Church

NOTE: The  original church book from Nov. 1875 to April 1941 plus a few pictures &  history of Old Friendship Church is on microfilm at Nashville – copies can be bought from: The Historical Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention … Continue reading

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CLACK, Sabria Newport

Spring City (By Herald Correspondent) Mrs. Sabria Caroline Clack, widow of the late William Raleigh Clack, died Tuesday morning, May 15th, age 85 years,1 month and 10 days. She was the daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. Asa Newport. … Continue reading

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Goodspeed Biography of Polk Brown

Polk Brown, an enterprising merchant of Spring City, Rhea Co., Tenn., is a native of that city, born April 21, 1845, and is the son of W. F. and Amanda (Renfro) Brown. The father was born in Roane County, Tenn., … Continue reading

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