Leonard W. Keith

Dec 11, 2022

Leonard W. Keith, 69, of Calhoun, departed this life peacefully on Sunday, December 11, 2022.

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 are entrusted to Higgins Funeral Home of Benton.

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Venice Goodman

Dec 11, 2022

Venice Goodman, 65, of Old Fort, departed this life on December 11, 2022.

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

Arrangements are entrusted to Higgins Funeral Home of Benton.

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Wayne "Gene" Ross

Dec 5, 2022

Wayne "Gene" Ross, 77, of Cleveland and formerly of Conasauga, departed this life peacefully at his home in the early hours on Monday, December 5, 2022.

He was born on June 19, 1945, to the late Harle and Dorothy Varnell Ross. Gene was a lifelong resident of Cleveland and Polk County. Throughout life, he had a passion...

Betty Lou Hyatt Norwood

Dec 1, 2022

Betty Lou Hyatt Norwood, 86, of Cleveland, departed this life peacefully on December 1, 2022, at a local healthcare facility.

She was born on October 27, 1936, in Lenoir City, Tennessee to the late Jessie Mae Headrick Wilson. Mom was a wonderful Mother and a loving and dedicated wife, daughter, daughter-in-law, sister, friend, and employee. She even...

Faye Olivia Mcclary

Nov 24, 2022

Faye Olivia Newberry McClary, 81, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on Thanksgiving morning, November 24, 2022.

Faye was born on August 25, 1941, to the late Fred and Irene Posey Newberry in the Goodsprings community of Etowah. She graduated from Etowah High School and followed by attending Southeastern School of Banking in Nashville.

In...

Rev. William "W.L." Shipman

Nov 18, 2022

Reverend William L. "W.L." Shipman, 90, departed this life peacefully on November 18, 2022, at a local healthcare facility.

He was born on October 20, 1932, in Old Fort, TN to the late Henry and Willie Kersey Shipman.

In addition to his parents, Henry, and Willie K. Shipman, he was preceded by his beloved wife...

Michael Lynn Cross

Nov 17, 2022

Michael Lynn Cross, 57, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on Thursday, November 17, 2022.

He was born on May 29, 1965, in Benton, Tennessee to the late J.M. and JoAnne Williams Cross.

Throughout life, Michael was of the Baptist faith and had a passion for serving others. He always made sure to go out...

Charity Ann Burnette

Nov 13, 2022

Charity Ann Burnette, 47, of Cleveland, departed this life peacefully on November 13, 2022, with her beloved family at her side.

She was born on January 28, 1975, in Hamilton County, Tennessee to the late Jimmy and Sharon Deborah Horner Bowman. Throughout life, Charity grew to be a kind soul who loved spending time with her friends...

Kenny Edward Mcdowell

Nov 12, 2022

Kenneth "Kenny" Edward McDowell, 54, of Reliance, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 12, 2022, after a brief illness. Kenny accepted the Lord as his Savior on Monday, November 7, 2022 after family prayer with Pastor Chad Maxwell. Kenny departed this life peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Kenny loved playing...

Michael Gene Webb

Nov 4, 2022

Michael Gene Webb, 65, passed away at home in Tennga, Georgia, on November 4, 2022. Born on January 2, 1957, he was the first of three children of Fleatus "Pete" Williams Webb and Rena Sue Price Webb from Etowah, Tennessee. Mike was involved in many activities during his years in Etowah, including construction, working on cars as a shade...

Edna M. Owens

Oct 28, 2022

Edna M. Owens, 89, of Reliance, departed this life peacefully on October 28, 2022.

She was a dedicated resident of the Greasy Creek community and developed many friends and neighbors. Ms. Owens was a faithful member of Archville Baptist Church, where she had been a member since it started.

A few of her fondest memories...

Stephanie Marie Sparks Owens

Oct 20, 2022

Stephanie Marie Sparks Owens, 29, of Delano, departed this life peacefully on October 20, 2022.

Throughout life, Stephanie was a loving, devoted, and caring friend to everyone who had the privilege of getting to know her. She loved the Lord and attended Community Fellowship, where she enjoyed every moment spent with her church family. A 2012 graduate...

Jason James Stiles

Oct 20, 2022

Jason James Stiles, 47, a resident of McDonald, passed away peacefully, October 20, 2022.

Jason was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Jack Stiles; maternal grandparents, Emil and Elenore Lucas; uncle, Robert Lucas, and cousin Jarred Stiles.

Jason was born in New Milford, CT on July 25, 1975. A master of many trades, he...

J.M. Lowe

Oct 16, 2022

J.M. Lowe, 85, of Reliance, departed this life peacefully on October 16, 2022.

J.M. was born on April 26, 1937, in Reliance, to the late Miller L. and Grace Kirkland Lowe. Throughout life, a few of his fondest memories include spending time gardening and cooking in his kitchen, especially his famous gravy and biscuits. He always cooked...

Greg Passmore

Oct 13, 2022

Greg Passmore, 66, of Cleveland, went to be with his Heavenly Father on October 13, 2022.

Greg was born on April 21, 1956. He graduated from Polk County High School in 1974 and attended Chattanooga State, receiving his Tool and Die accreditation. Greg worked at Duracell as a Tool and Die specialist for 46 years and was...

Sarah Brown Pierre

Sep 30, 2022

Sarah Ruth Brown Pierre, 24, of Cleveland, Tennessee went to be with Our Lord on September 30, 2022.

Sarah was a 2016 graduate of Polk County High School. She worked at Subway and truly enjoyed it. Sarah would always have a smile on her face for every customer that walked through the doors and would always have...

Winnie Sage Dale

Sep 29, 2022

Our little goose, Winnie Sage Dale, was called to her heavenly home on September 29, 2022 after spending 26 beautiful days with all the people that love and adore her.

Winnie is the beloved twin daughter of Zachary "Zach" Dale and Madalene "Maddie" Eaves-Dale. She is the answer to their prayers, and they waited for her birth...

Mark Anthony Trentham

Sep 26, 2022

Mark Anthony Trentham, 47, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on September 26, 2022, at his residence.

He was born on April 11, 1975, in Dalton, Georgia to the late Barbara Ann Cronan Allen and Lewis Jr. Trentham. Throughout life, he loved spending time with his family and friends, playing his musical instruments, fishing, and was an...

Harle William Keith

Sep 20, 2022

Harle William "Little" Keith, 61, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on September 20, 2022, at his home with his loving family at his side.

He was born in Chatsworth, Ga., on May 1, 1961, to the late Julian E. Keith and Pearl Rymer Law.

Little had a humorous personality and loved, cracking jokes, always...

Tini Louise Wilcox

Sep 20, 2022

Tini Louise Hamby Wilcox, 55, departed this life peacefully on September 20, 2022, surrounded by her beloved family.

Tini was born in Etowah, Tennessee on August 21, 1967, to the late Arthur E. Hamby, Sr., and Ethelene Swafford Hamby.

Throughout life, Tini worked at a host of manufacturing jobs in and around Cleveland, TN., as...