Litton Daugherty, age 86, a resident of Oliver Springs, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 2, at his home.

Mr. Daugherty was born Oct. 9, 1926, in Devonia, Tenn. During his early adulthood, he moved to Oliver Springs, where he has continued to live.

Litton served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. While serving, he received several medals, citations, ribbons, and awards, including the WWII Victory Medal.

Before his retirement in August of 1988, he was employed as an ironworker and he was a member of the Ironworker Local # 384. He previously worked as a coal miner in the New River area coal mines. [Read more…]