Kevin E. Kirkland

Feb 3, 2024

Kevin E. Kirkland, 44, departed this life February 3, 2024.

A Celebration of Life service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Higgins Funeral Home.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.HigginsFuneral.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Higgins Funeral Home of Benton.

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Sammy "Bobo" Blackwell

Feb 1, 2024

Sammy "BoBo" Blackwell, 44, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on February 1, 2024.

He was born on April 15, 1979, in Etowah, TN to the late Katie Blackwell and Ted Plumley.

Throughout his life, BoBo enjoyed listening to music, fishing, spoiling the kids, singing music and was of the Baptist faith.

In...

Mary Ruth Rymer

Jan 25, 2024

Mary Ruth Rymer, 95, of Cleveland, departed this life peacefully on January 25, 2024, at a local healthcare facility, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on April 14, 1928, in Springtown, TN, to the late Richard and Ora Blackwell Bain.

Throughout life, Mary enjoyed reading, quilting, and being outdoors. She and her husband...

Zack R. Plumley

Jan 19, 2024

Zack Plumley, 53, of Benton, departed this life on January 19, 2024, at a local hospital.

He was born on December 25, 1970, in Cleveland to the late Eadle Ruth and Ted Plumley.

Throughout life, he was an avid NASCAR fan and supported Dale Earnhart with all his heart. He enjoyed frequenting casinos, fishing, and...

Linda D. Morris

Jan 13, 2024

Linda Darnell Morris, 79, departed this life peacefully on January 13, 2024, at Ocean Springs Health & Rehabilitation Nursing Home in Ocean Springs, MS., where she was a resident since 2017.

She was born on February 28, 1944, in Athens, Tennessee, to the late Vestal Newton and Edith Wilson. Linda enjoyed spending time with her family and...

Colleen D. Fowler

Jan 10, 2024

Colleen Denice Black Fowler, 71, of Old Fort, TN, departed this life peacefully on January 10, 2024, at a local hospital.

She was born on January 11, 1952, in Sacramento, California, to the late Louis W. and Ruth E. Lynn Black. Mrs. Colleen accepted the Lord Jesus Christ into her heart at an early age and faithfully...

Roger David Morgan

Dec 30, 2023

Roger Morgan, 70, of Benton departed this life peacefully at his home in Zion Valley on December 30, 2023, surrounded by the ones he loved most.

He was born on November 24, 1953, to the late Loyd and Grace Morgan.

Roger was a member of Zion Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Polk County...

Carol C. Chandler

Dec 29, 2023

Carol C. Chandler, also known as "Precious", 76, of Reliance, departed this life peacefully, on December 29, 2023, at her home.

She was born on August 20, 1947, in Colrain, Massachusetts, to the late Ward S. Cromack and Pearl J. Long Cromack. Carol was a member of Highlands Ridge Ladies Golf Association and a member of the...

Frances Carolyn Stephens

Dec 25, 2023

Frances Carolyn Stephens, 81, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on December 25, 2023.

She was born on August 31, 1942, in Cleveland, Tennessee, to the late Noah and Edna Clayton Green.

Throughout life, Frances loved the Lord and her family. The high point in her life was getting to witness to anyone that she...

Charlie Qualls

Dec 24, 2023

Charlie W. Qualls, 64, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023, at his home surrounded by his beloved family.

He was born on December 1, 1959, to the late Frank Abraham and Pauline Burns Qualls.

Throughout life, Charlie grew up in the Zion Valley and was a member of Zion...

Peggy Ann Beard

Dec 23, 2023

Peggy Ann Beard, 77, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on December 23, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on December 7, 1946, in Dayton, Tennessee, to the late Ruby Brewster Cronan and Arthur W. Jewell. Peggy was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Delano, TN. She was of the...

Eden Lynn Wild

Dec 22, 2023

Eden Lynn Wild, infant daughter of Alley Wild was born into the arms of Jesus on Friday, December 22, 2023.

Though Eden was little and already in the presence of God when she was born, she made a major impact on her family.

Eden Lynn is joined in Heaven by her great papaw, Alvin "Old...

Junior Lee Clayton

Nov 25, 2023

Junior Lee Clayton, 88, a lifelong resident of Benton, departed this life peacefully on November 25, 2023, surrounded by those he loved the most.

He was born on September 30, 1935, in Benton, Tennessee, to the late Anzlee Qualls Rogers and Johnny Clayton.

A veteran of the U.S. Army, Junior was a member of the...

Elmer W. Wilson, Jr.

Nov 23, 2023

Elmer W. Wilson, Jr., 89, of Benton, departed this life on November 23, 2023, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

He spent his life devoted to his family. Mr. Wilson was a Deacon of Old Ocoee Baptist Church and a long-time song leader.

He was a lifelong member of the Ocoee Lodge #212...

Laura Frances Bailey

Nov 23, 2023

Laura Frances Bailey, 73, of Benton, went home to be with the Lord on November 23, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on August 27, 1950, in Jasper, Alabama, to the late T.O. and Reba Talbott. She was a dental assistant graduate and had a landscaping certificate from Chattanooga State Community College. Frances was...

Richard Thomas "Tom" Moorhouse Ii

Nov 22, 2023

Richard Thomas "Tom" Moorhouse II., 59, of Cleveland and formerly of Benton, departed this life on November 22, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on November 16, 1964, in Athens, Tennessee, to the late Vance Moorhouse and Clara Nell Chastain Moorhouse.

Throughout life, Tom was an avid reader of science fiction and fantasy books,...

Becky Jones

Nov 3, 2023

Nancy Rebecca Jones, 51, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on November 3, 2023, at a local hospital surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on May 29, 1972, in Cleveland, Tennessee to Robert Killian and the late Charlotte Rogers. She was married to her loving husband for 32 years and was a member of the...

Fred Kindrel Merrell

Oct 30, 2023

Fred Kindrel Merrell, 90, of Reliance, departed this life peacefully on October 30, 2023, at a local hospital.

He was born on March 18, 1933, in Greasy Creek, to the late Arthur and Mae Rymer Merrell. Throughout life, Fred enjoyed spending time outdoors throughout the mountains of Polk County and was a veteran of the United States...

Mcarthur Carruth

Oct 22, 2023

McArthur Carruth, 79, of Benton, passed away peacefully, October 22, 2023, at his family home.

He was born on April 1, 1944, in Linsdale, Tennessee, to the late Fletus and Marie Coe Carruth.

Mack retired from the Benton Police Department as Chief of Police and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. A few...

Arthur A. Thornton, Jr.

Oct 19, 2023

Rev. Arthur A. Thornton, Jr., 84, of Benton, left this life for his heavenly home on Thursday, October 19, 2023, after a lengthy battle with dementia.

He was born on January 9, 1939, to the late Arthur and Myrtle Totherow Thornton, Sr. He spent 65 years married to the love of his life, Opal G. Wilson Thornton,...