Aug 25, 2023

Kevin A. Brown, 53, of Old Fort, departed this life on August 25, 2023, in Cleveland, Tennessee.

Kevin will be remembered by his since of humor. Always turning stress into laughter. His loyalty to his family and friends, always one you could depend on to be there in time of need, and a faithful and hard-working man...

Aug 22, 2023

Guinn Passmore, 86, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on August 22, 2023, at a local hospital.

He was born on August 10, 1937, in Turtletown, Tennessee, to the late Olin and Bonnie Pate Passmore. Guinn attended Shiloh Baptist Church and was retired as a machine operator from M&M Mars.

Throughout life, he greatly enjoyed...

Aug 9, 2023

Shana Ann Blackwell, 39, of Athens, departed this life on August 9, 2023, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

She was born on June 3, 1984, in Cleveland, Tennessee to Cyrethea Blackwell Stanton and the late Bennie Blackwell.

In addition to her father, Bennie Blackwell, she was preceded in death by her brother, Joshua Presley; along with her...

Jul 28, 2023

Kyle T. Loveday, 37, of McMinn County, departed this life unexpectedly on July 28, 2023.

He was born on May 5, 1986, in Cleveland, Tennessee, to Kenny and Mitzi Rogers Loveday. Throughout life, Kyle had an affectionate personality that always garnered love and care from each person he encountered. At an early age, Kyle grew up loving...

Jul 13, 2023

Marvin S. "Buddy" Head, 78, of Old Fort, departed this life peacefully on July 13, 2023, at his home.

Throughout life, Buddy enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and retired from the carpet manufacturing industry. He was a faithful husband, father, grandfather, and brother and will be missed by all who knew him.

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Jun 22, 2023

Eric C. "Little Man", Jones, 32, of Benton, departed this life on June 22, 2023, at his mother's home.

He was born on January 2, 1991, in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Duncan E. Jones and his mother, Sharleen Hewitt Jones Wall.

Eric was previously a volunteer for the West Polk County Fire & Rescue....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...