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...

Danny Joe Godfrey

Mar 22, 2023

Danny Joe Godfrey, 80, of the Oak Grove community, departed this life peacefully on March 22, 2023, surrounded by his beloved family.

He was born on September 3, 1942, in Benton, Tennessee to the late Leonard and Ruth Bates Godfrey.

Danny faithfully served his country with the United States Coast Guard. Throughout life, he was...

Arlene Rymer Hicks

Mar 22, 2023

Arlene Rymer Hicks, 66, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on March 22, 2023, surrounded by her beloved family.

She was born on July 5, 1956, to the late A.C. and Shirley Goforth Rymer. Arlene was a member of Hiwassee Union Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, A.C. and Shirley Rymer, she was preceded...

Danny Ray Green

Mar 20, 2023

Danny Ray Green, 80, of Benton, passed away peacefully at his home on March 20, 2023.

He was born on November 15, 1942, in Dallas, NC to the late Lonnie Albert Green and Beulah Inez Lathan.

In addition to his parents, Lonnie A., and Beulah Lathan Green, he was preceded by his son, Joey Shepherd;...

Jimmie Ronald Headrick

Mar 18, 2023

Jimmie Ronald Headrick, 85, of Benton, said his final farewell to this world on March 18, 2023. He was a member of the Zion Baptist Church.

He was born on September 20, 1937, in Murray County, GA., to the late Tinker and Nola Headrick. Throughout his mischievous nature and outpouring personality, he had many friends. His motto...

Robert "Wade" Hancock

Mar 17, 2023

Robert "Wade" Hancock, 74, of Benton, departed this life on March 17, 2023, at his home.

He was born on August 31, 1948, in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Robert and Maxine Nogel Hancock, Sr. In his early years of life, Wade resided in Apopka, Florida where he graduated high school and later graduated from military school....

Marilyn "Janice" Freeman

Mar 14, 2023

Marilyn Wilcox Freeman, 70, of Reliance, departed this life peacefully on March 14, 2023, at her home.

She was born on May 15, 1952, in Reliance, Tennessee, to the late Warren Gee and Margie Owens Wilcox.

In addition to her parents, Warren G., and Margie O. Wilcox, she was preceded by her beloved husband, Edward...

William "Bill" Davis

Mar 5, 2023

William H. Davis, 76 of Linsdale, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on March 5, 2023, surrounded by his beloved family. William, fondly known as Bill, was born to the late Hershel and Oma Davis on August 24, 1946. He spent many years working on a farm before being drafted to the U.S. Army in 1966. After completing...

Sue Howard Campbell

Mar 4, 2023

Martha Sue Howard Campbell, 83, of Ocoee, departed this life peacefully on March 4, 2023, at a local hospital.

She was born on August 8, 1939, in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Kenneth R. and Dovie Ann Rogers Howard. She enjoyed playing the piano along with the choir at Conasauga Baptist Church for many years. She was...

Callie Lorene Shell

Feb 24, 2023

Callie Lorene Shell, 80, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on February 24, 2023, at a local hospital.

She was born on May 5, 1942, in Benton, Tennessee to the late Howard and Ada Bishop Haulk. Throughout life, she was a dedicated and faithful member of Welcome Valley Baptist Church. She also enjoyed spending time at yard...

Opal G. Thornton

Feb 16, 2023

Opal G. Thornton, 83, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on February 16, 2023, at a local healthcare facility after a lengthy illness.

She spent her life as a devoted pastors wife and loved singing praises to the Lord, was a member of Shady Springs Baptist Church, enjoyed spending time with her family whom she loved dearly,...

Butch Moorhouse

Feb 15, 2023

On February 15, 2023, Robert W. "Butch" Moorhouse, husband, father, papaw, brother, and friend departed this life for his heavenly home after a hard-fought battle with Lewy Body Dementia at age 68.

At the time of his homegoing, he was surrounded by the love of his wife, children, grandchildren, and many loved ones at his home in...

Joe Rodriguez

Feb 14, 2023

Teofilo Ignacio "Joe" Rodriguez, 64, beloved father, uncle, son, brother and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

Joe was born in San Antonio, TX, on July 31, 1958, to the late Servando and Maria Elena Vasquez Rodriguez.

He resided in Cleveland, TN., most of his life. Professionally, he...

Tim D. Blackwell

Feb 6, 2023

Tim Blackwell, 70, said his final farewell to this world on February 6, 2023, in Sweetwater, TN.

He was born on February 19, 1952, in Cleveland, to the late Foy I. and Bertie M. Blankenship Blackwell.

Through his many travels of the world, his mischievous nature and outgoing personality was formed. Tim never met a...

Nell "Jeep" Evelyn Moorhouse

Feb 5, 2023

Nell Evelyn "Jeep" Stanley Moorhouse, 87, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on February 5, 2023, at a local healthcare facility.

She was born on August 5, 1935, in McFarland, Tennessee to the late James Felton and Nell E. Campbell Stanley.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her sister, Genene Crump, and...