May 11, 2024

William Louis "Bill" Cross, 56, of Chatsworth, GA., departed this life peacefully on May 11, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family.

He was born on December 3, 1967, in Benton, Tennessee, to the late William and Mary Ellen Vry Cross.

Throughout life, Bill was a faithful family man and had an answer for everything. He...

May 10, 2024

Henry Edward Nelms, 76, of Benton, gained his heavenly reward on May 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Henry was born on March 22, 1948, to the late John Franklin and Stacy Aileen Patterson Nelms.

Henry was a member of Clear View Ministries.

Over the years,...

May 9, 2024

William M. Ledford, 68, of Charleston, departed this life on May 9, 2024. A full obituary will be published as soon as available. Arrangements entrusted to Higgins Funeral Home of Benton.

May 8, 2024

Dane Benton Woody, 68, of Charleston, departed this life peacefully on May 8, 2024, at his home. A full obituary will published as soon as available. Arrangements entrusted to Higgins Funeral Home of Benton.

May 8, 2024

Stacy Nicole Via, a wonderful mother, daughter, sister, and friend, departed this life unexpectedly, on May 8, 2024, due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

She was always there to help her patients while working at her job of four years at Benton Family Healthcare and many said they wouldnt go back there if she...

May 4, 2024

Richard Andrew Lilley, age 60, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at a local hospital, in Cleveland, Tennessee, surrounded by family.

He was born February 10, 1964, in Long Beach, California, to Chuck and June Lilley. He was a 1982 graduate of Los Alamitos High School.

He had numerous years of experience working in...

Apr 26, 2024

Florence Helen Shoopman Fetzer, 105, of Elizabethton, Tennessee, went to be with her Lord on April 26, 2024, at Ivy Hall Nursing Home in Elizabethton. Helen was born January 2, 1919, in Campbell County, Tennessee, to Obes (O. B.) and Winnie Mae George Shoopman. After graduation at age 16 from Jacksboro High School in 1935, she earned a teaching...

Apr 24, 2024

Rosie Mae Young, 86, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on April 24, 2024.

She was born on October 15, 1937, in Polk County, TN, to the late Levi and Bessie Gatlin Cross.

Throughout life, Rosie enjoyed singing, playing guitar, and playing the game "Phase 10". She was best known for her...

Apr 20, 2024

Mike Waters, 72, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on April 20, 2024, at his home.

He was born on September 3, 1951, in Greer, South Carolina, to the late Thomas Odell Waters and Grace Leonard Coudray.

Mike was an avid outdoorsman that loved hunting, fishing, Tennessee Football, and cookouts with family and friends. Throughout...

Apr 18, 2024

Amos Leon Bo Bates, 83, passed away April 18, 2024, peacefully at his home in Benton, TN, surrounded by his family.

He was born on April 4, 1941, in Etowah, Tennessee to the late, Amos and Duvell Shields Bates.

Leon was a 1959 graduate of Polk County High School. He had a Bachelor of Science...

Apr 15, 2024

Tony Reynolds, 60, of Ocoee, departed this life peacefully on April 15, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family.

He was born on November 5, 1963, in Cleveland, to Paul Reynolds and the late Wilma Woody Reynolds.

Tony had a love for people and always tried helping in any manner that was needed. He worked a...

Apr 6, 2024

David L. Bolden, 67, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on April 6, 2024, in Delano surrounded by his family.

He was born on August 1, 1956, in Cleveland, to the late Wesley and Janie Mae Cheatham Bolden.

As a child, David loved to pick blackberries to enable him to purchase fireworks. He loved riding...

Apr 3, 2024

Ann Laverne Eustice Whetstone, 76, of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, departed this life peacefully on April 3, 2024, at her daughter and son-in-laws residence in Benton, where she was being cared for.

Ann was born on May 4, 1947, in Soddy Daisy to the late John Monroe Eustice and Iva Trantham Eustice.

Throughout her life, Ann...

Mar 30, 2024

Charles Edward "Chuck" McDonald, 52, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on March 30, 2024.

He was born on June 19, 1971, to Mary Taylor McDonald and the late Willis Edward "Hoop" McDonald.

Throughout life, Chuck was loved by all who had the blessing of knowing him, and never met a stranger. He had a...

Mar 25, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved wife, mother, sister, and daughter, Jamie Tisha Little Duckett, 45, who tragically lost her life in a car accident on Monday, March 25, 2024. Jamies unexpected departure has left an indescribable void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Tisha...

Mar 23, 2024

Tommy Dewitt Price, 88, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on March 23, 2024, at his home.

He was born on February 28, 1936, to the late Manuel and Edith Locke Price.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mellie Guy Price; infant son, Paul Price; daughter, Melody...

Mar 21, 2024

Lucille Florene Morgan, 71, of Cleveland, departed this life peacefully on March 21, 2024, at her home with her family at her side.

She was born on July 3, 1952, in Delano, Tennessee to the late Milburn and Lucille Gibson Plumley.

Throughout life, Mrs. Lucille was known for her charm and kindness to everyone she...

Mar 12, 2024

David "Dave" Allan Broersma, 43, went to his eternal home with the Lord, March 12, 2024, at his home in Old Fort, Tennessee.

Dave was born December 9, 1980, in Modesto, California to Bill and Malenda Broersma.

He was a 2000 graduate of Johansen High School in Modesto, California. After high school he went on...

Mar 10, 2024

Marjorie Rice, 97, a resident of Ocoee, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024.

She was born on December 18, 1926, in Etowah, Tennessee, to the late Gurley and Grace Donaldson Anderson.

Marjorie was a member of Chestuee United Methodist Church. Throughout life, she enjoyed being outdoors, taking care of her flowers, playing the piano...

Mar 10, 2024

Warren Gene "Geno" ODaniel, Jr., 56, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on March 10, 2024.

He was born on November 5, 1967, in Cleveland, Tennessee to Martha Ann Brown Stewart and the late Warren E. ODaniel, Sr.

Throughout life, Geno enjoyed being outdoors, especially fishing and camping. He was a talented auto mechanic and...