Crossville Chronicle Published May 2004 Bessie K. Dayton Dec. 10, 1934 - April 27, 2004 Bessie (Bess) Kennedy Dayton, 69, of Crossville, passed away April 27, 2004. Funeral services were conducted April 30 at Pomona Methodist Church with burial in Pomona Cemetery. Bro. Bratton Tucker and Bro. Cliff Ingram officiated with special music by the Pomona Methodist Church Choir. Mrs. Dayton was born Dec. 10, 1934 in Anderson County, TN, the daughter of Harrison and Johanna Bray Kennedy. She was a housewife and a faithful member of the Pomona Methodist Church. She was a woman under God's control and lived her life to its highest and fullest. Floyd and Bess were married in Georgia on Aug. 12, 1953. While her young family lived in North Carolina, she was a singer of the "Glory Gospel Trio." When her family moved back to Cumberland County, she became a faithful member of Pomona Methodist Church and sang in the choir. As a dedicated Christian, she not only ministered to others in music, but ministered to children through the foster parent program. She loved unconditionally and never turned anyone away. Survivors include her husband, Floyd J. Dayton of Crossville; sons, David Lynn Dayton of Newport News, VA, Darrell Lee Dayton of Asheville, NC and Anthony Dwayne Dayton of Crossville; daughter, Diane Dayton Powell of Florida; grandchildren, Teresa Dianne Powell, Tina Lea Powell, Terri Lynn Powell, Thomas Larry Powell, Travis Lemuel Powell, Timothy Lael Powell, Michelle Dayton Rose, Cheryl Dayton Brehm and Nicole Destiny Dayton; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Kennedy of Crab Orchard; sister, Kelly Smith of Crossville; and a host of other family and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Ed and Willard; sisters, Mary and Christine; and great-grandson, Thomas Larry Powell Jr. Pallbearers were Michael Barnwell, Jason Barnwell, Josh Powell, Davis Lewis, Hollis Vanwinkle, Wade Whitaker, Jeff Dayton and Ray Smith. The family wishes to thank everyone who made visits to the nursing homes and hospitals and offered prayers with support and comfort. "Words cannot express how much your presence meant to us. For all of the many acts of kindness - visits, calls, cards, meals and other expressions - please note our deep appreciation." Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

>Crossville Chronicle >Published May 2004 > >Bessie K. Dayton >Dec. 10, 1934 - April 27, 2004 >Bessie (Bess) Kennedy Dayton, 69, of Crossville, passed away April 27, >2004. >Funeral services were conducted April 30 at Pomona Methodist Church with >burial in Pomona Cemetery. Bro. Bratton Tucker and Bro. Cliff Ingram >officiated with special music by the Pomona Methodist Church Choir. >Mrs. Dayton was born Dec. 10, 1934 in Anderson County, TN, the daughter of >Harrison and Johanna Bray Kennedy. I believe Johanna Bray may have been one of mine. Does anybody know where New River Road is? I'm sure it's still on modern maps, but I can't find it. Thanks, Jerry Bryan Dist. 10, Anderson County, Tennessee, 20 Apr 1910 p.132b, New River Road, HN 12, FN 12 Bray Elisha L. 30 head m m1-11 w farmer TN TN TN Rachel M. 25 wife f m1-11 w farm laborer TN TN TN Marie L. 9 dau f s w farm laborer TN TN TN Joanna 7 dau f s w TN TN TN Ruthie A. 2 dau f s w TN TN TN Elisha L. (Lish) Bray was the son of Wilson Bray and Julia Daugherty. Lish's wife was Rachel M. Taylor. Wilson Bray was the son of Joseph H. Bray and Sarah Duncan. As such, Wilson was the nephew of my ggg grandfather Edward Payne Bray.