Jul 27, 2021

Charles Milford Hilton, 78, of Franklin, Tennessee, departed this life peacefully on July 27, 2021.

Mr. Hilton was born on January 11, 1943, in Philadelphia, Tennessee to the late Jessie Montooth and Charles Carter Hilton. Mr. Hilton graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Throughout life, Charles was faithful in...

Jul 25, 2021

Rebecca A. "Becky" Breeden, 71, a resident of Benton, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2021, at a local hospital.

She was born in Clinton, Oklahoma on October 11, 1949, to the late Robert David and Joyce Smith Allison. Throughout life, Becky and her family owned and operated Bud N Stem Florist until the mid-1980s. She then...

Jul 19, 2021

Claude "Butch" Freeman Ray, Jr., 75, of Cleveland, departed this life unexpectedly on Monday, July 19, 2021.

He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on May 11, 1946, to the late Frances Hilliard and Claude F. Ray, Sr.

Left to honor his legacy on Earth include his wife, Judy Dills Ray; son, Randy (Carmen) Ray; stepson,...

Jul 15, 2021

Columbus James "C.J." McDougal, 73, of Benton, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2021, at his residence. He was born on May 5, 1948, to the late Bob and Lillie Bryant McDougal in Turtletown, Tennessee. Throughout life, C.J. had a love for life and enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He had a great passion for watching...

Jun 30, 2021

Beebe Parsons, 87, of Reliance, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2021, at her residence.

Beebe was a beautiful lady, Miss Nashville, runner-up Miss Tennessee, flight attendant, majorette, and cheerleader in school. She had many talents such as painting, sewing, and making stuffed animals filled with love. She loved her mountain home - stars close, moon full,...

Jun 24, 2021

Charles Winston Harbison, 91, of Benton Station, TN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at a local healthcare facility.

Charles was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and touched many people throughout his life. He was a 1948 graduate of Polk County High School. He retired after 30 years of service from the Tennessee...

Jun 21, 2021

Cynthia Anita Bain, 63, of Etowah, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2021. She was born on November 17, 1957, to Bettie Bradford Eaves and the late Herman B. Fox, Sr. She was a graduate of McMinn Central High School, Class of 1975 and enjoyed gardening, painting, crafting, baking and making candy, cookies, and Christmas ornaments for her family...

Jun 20, 2021

Eadle "Darlene" Ruth, 71, of Cleveland, departed this life on June 20, 2021, with her family at her side. She was born in Cleveland, Tennessee on July 7, 1949, to the late Raymond Jackson and Eulia Lawson Ruth.

Throughout life, Ms. Darlene loved to fellowship with her beloved family and friends. She had a great love for...

Jun 20, 2021

James Edward "Jim" Sizemore, 76, of Delano, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2021, surrounded by his beloved family.

Jim was born on May 28, 1945, in Pineville, Kentucky to the late Edward and Alice Patterson Sizemore. A man of many talents, Jim was a well thought of handyman that could build or fix anything imaginable. He...

Jun 18, 2021

Betty June Firestone, 85, of Delano passed away on June 18, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on July 5, 1935, to the late Bill and Eva (Hyde) Sneed.

Betty retired from Benton Banking Company and was a lifelong member of Delano Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she...

Jun 14, 2021

Barbara Jean Wilson, 70, of Benton, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on July 9, 1950, to the late Hayden F. and Mary Lee Clark Withrow. Ms. Barbara was a member at Welcome Valley Baptist Church and loved spending time with her family and friends. She had a...

Jun 11, 2021

Billie C. Bates, 88, of Ocoee, Tennessee, departed this life on June 11, 2021, surrounded by her beloved family.

Ms. Billie was preceded in death by her loving husband, J.C. Bates; parents, Englewood and Haley Watts; siblings, Margaret Hall, Theresa Gregg, Patsy Meyers, Carl Watts, Phillip "Bull" Watts, and Sue Gregg.

Loved ones left to...

Jun 9, 2021

Alvin "Old Man" Hixson passed thru the pearly gates on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. He was born on March 18, 1951. In his 70 years on earth, he made lots of memories with kids as Santa. He was always one to never pass judgement on anyone he met. If you ever asked how he was doing, his reply was...

Jun 9, 2021

Angel Renee Hall, 16, our beloved princess, tragically departed this Earth on June 9, 2021, in Ocoee, Tennessee. Her angel wings carried her into the arms of her Savior, and she was instantly reunited with her dad.

A member of Cloverleaf Baptist Church, Angel enjoyed all things that life had to offer in her short time with...

Jun 3, 2021

Jason Burger, 44, beloved husband, father and grandfather, departed this life on June 3, 2021, due to injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident.

Throughout life, Jason enjoyed riding bikes and four wheelers with a love for being outdoors. An avid hunter and fisherman, he was an excellent craftsman and could fix or restore anything that his hands...

May 30, 2021

Larry Kipton Walden, 74, of Benton, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2021, at a Spring City healthcare facility.

He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on January 2, 1947, to the late Oddisy and Martha Lawson Walden.

Larry had a great love for his family and enjoyed life to the fullest. Throughout life, he worked...

May 29, 2021

Ruth Seay, 90, of Benton, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at her side.

She was a life-long resident of Polk County, born on May 8, 1931, to the late Harvey and Lillie Mae Cronan. Our Mamaw enjoyed sitting on her front porch in her rocking chair visiting with family and...

May 27, 2021

Abbie Mae Russell, 92, a life-long resident of Benton, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2021, at a Chattanooga healthcare facility.

She was born on March 1, 1929, to the late Abe Russell and Dovie Stewart Nichols in Benton, Tennessee. A beloved mother, daughter, sister and most importantly friend to many who loved watching wrestling, she loved...

May 25, 2021

Martha "Annette" Gatlin, 83, a beloved mother, daughter, sister and friend, passed away peacefully at Vanderbilt University Medical Center on May 25, 2021, with her beloved daughter at her side. Annette was born on August 26, 1937 to the late Dudley William and Lucy Derrick White in Delano, Tennessee.

Throughout life, Annette always enjoyed being around her...

May 17, 2021

Ruth Ann McClary Lowery, 95, of Vaiden, MS, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS with her beloved daughters by her side.

She was born on September 10, 1925 to the late Andrew Preston and Mintie Harrison McClary.

Ruth Ann was the epitome of dedication, hard work and...