Doyle L. Patterson

Jun 20, 2023

Doyle L. Patterson, 64, a life-long resident of Polk County, departed this life on June 20, 2023.

He was born on April 27, 1959, in Etowah, Tennessee to the late R.A. and Mildred Lockhart Patterson.

A graduate of Polk County High School, Doyle had a passion for talking on C.B. Radios and enjoyed spending time...

Edgar "Eddie" D. Franks

Jun 19, 2023

Edgar D. "Eddie" Franks, 80, of Benton, departed this life on June 19, 2023.

He was born on January 1, 1943, in Athens, Tennessee to the late Edgar Luis and Edith Williams Franks.

A 1961 graduate of Polk County High School and of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed teaching Sunday school as well as singing...

Cindy Burnette

May 31, 2023

Cindy Lynn Burnette, 63 of Cleveland, TN, departed this life peacefully on Wednesday evening, May 31,2023, at a Chattanooga hospital, with her family at her side.

She was born on December 3, 1959 in Elmira, New York to James and Edna Hults Bailey. Cindy enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, swimming, being with friends and family. She had a...

Charlie Martin

May 28, 2023

Charles A. Martin, 76, of Reliance, departed this life peacefully on May 28, 2023, at his home surrounded by those he loved most.

He was born on May 17, 1947, in Monroe County, to the late Alger and Mildred Henson Martin.

Charlie was a member of Maple Springs Baptist Church and a friend to many...

Elijah Allen Privett

May 26, 2023

Elijah Allen Privett, infant son of Roger and Jessica Privett, departed this life in the arms of his parents on May 26, 2023, at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Elijah struggled with an inoperable congenital heart disease.

His family cherishes his memory as the brief gift it was.

He was preceded in death by his great grandparents,...

Robert "Bob" Lloyd Stiles, Sr.

May 24, 2023

Robert Lloyd "Bob" Stiles, Sr., 85, of Cleveland, went home to be with the Lord on May 24, 2023, at Parkridge Medical Center.

He was born on February 21, 1938, in Cumberland, Kentucky to the late Floyd and Lonesome Georgia Barr Stiles.

Robert was married to Anna Ruth (Short) Stiles for 48 years until she...

Mary "Wanda" Bivens

May 19, 2023

Mary "Wanda" Bivens, 80, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on May 19, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on May 26, 1942, in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, to the late Kenneth L. and Lima Britton McCarter. She was born and raised in Ball Play community in Monroe County, TN. Wanda was...

Glory Syble Beier

May 11, 2023

Glory Syble Mollick Beier, 60, of Ocoee, departed this life on May 11, 2023.

She was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on May 16, 1962. A graduate of Berks Christian School in Birdsboro, PA, and later graduated with an associate degree from Pinebrook Junior College in Allentown, PA.

She moved to Juneau, Alaska and worked for...

Hubert Ledford

May 3, 2023

Hubert Ledford, 73, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on May 3, 2023, at a local hospital, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on May 25, 1949, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Jesse Elbert and Rita Louise Ledford and grew up in Reliance, Tennessee. Hubert was a graduate of Polk County High School and...

Laurie Jene Crabtree

May 2, 2023

Laurie J. Crabtree, 67, of Benton and formerly of Virginia, departed this life peacefully on May 2, 2023, surrounded by her beloved familly.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

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

Arrangements entrusted to Higgins Funeral Home of...

Clyde "Dwight" Crook

Apr 29, 2023

Clyde "Dwight" Crook passed away peacefully on April 29, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on April 28, 1954, to the late Denver Dean Crook and Veneta Wooten Crook Blevins.

Dwight enjoyed being a river guide for many years along with the many motorcycle adventures on his Harley-Davidson. He...

Kevin D. Trew

Apr 26, 2023

Kevin Dentford Trew, 35, a life-long resident of Polk County, departed this life on April 26, 2023, at the family residence.

He was born on November 21, 1987, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Michael D. and Shelia Watson Trew.

Kevin was a 2006 graduate of Polk County High School, where he was a three-year starter for...

Willie Cross

Apr 26, 2023

Willie Cross, 81, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on April 26, 2023, at his home surrounded by his beloved family.

He was born on August 30, 1941, in Benton, Tennessee to the late O.R. and Ruby Leona Chatman Cross. A veteran of the United States Army, Willie later was ordained at Fellowship Baptist Church, and loved...

Sue Thomas

Apr 18, 2023

Betty Sue Thomas, 89, a lifelong resident of Benton, departed this life peacefully on April 18, 2023, at a local healthcare facility.

She was the daughter of the late Earl Jean and Grace Willson Thomas and was a graduate of Polk County High School. Ms. Sue was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church. She enjoyed...

William "Stanley" Wooten

Apr 15, 2023

William "Stanley" Wooten, 71, of Delano, departed this life peacefully on the morning of April 15, 2023, at his home.

He was born on May 7, 1951, in Athens, Tennessee, to the late Vernard and Betty Goble Wooten. Stanley was a veteran of the United States Navy and was a retired engineer of CSX Railroad of Etowah....

Timothy "Bum" Eugene Phillips

Apr 10, 2023

Timothy Eugene "Bum" Phillips, 54, of Old Fort, departed this life peacefully on Monday, April 10, 2023, with his beloved family at his side.

He was born on August 26, 1968, in Cleveland, Tennessee, to the late Gene and Barbara Phillips and later graduated from Chattanooga State Community College. A faithful member of Mountain Springs Baptist Church...

Betty Cheek Spicer

Apr 5, 2023

Betty Cheek Spicer, of Benton, left this world for a better place on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 89 years of age.

She was born on August 13, 1933, in Farner, Tennessee to the late Fred and Joy Tilson.

Throughout life, Betty loved the Lord and enjoyed spending her time camping with her family, reading...

Cherie Yvonne Davenport

Apr 3, 2023

Cherie Yvonne Davenport, 67, of Ocoee, departed this life on April 3, 2023, peacefully, at her home.

She was born on February 26, 1956, in Yuba City, CA., to the late Jesse and Silvia Toon Baggett.

Cherie was number 9 of 10 children. She attended elementary school in Yuba City and was a 1974 graduate...

Barbara K. Burns

Mar 24, 2023

Barbara Kay "Granny" Burns, 67, of Old Fort, departed this life peacefully on March 24, 2023, at her home.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

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

Arrangements entrusted to Higgins Funeral Home of Benton.

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Valerie J. Lankford

Mar 23, 2023

Valerie J. Lankford, 46, of Etowah, departed this life on March 23, 2023, at a local hospital.

She was born on September 20, 1976, in Cleveland, to Patty Ann Abel King and the late William "WD" King.

In addition to her father, WD King, she was preceded by her sister, Brenda King; two brothers, Wheeler...