Jason Burger

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...

Larry Kipton Walden

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...

Ruth Seay

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...

Abbie Mae Russell

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...

Annette Gatlin

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...

Ruth Ann Mcclary Lowery

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...

Bobby G. Cross, Sr.

May 15, 2021

Bobby G. Cross, Sr., 84, beloved father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2021, at his Benton residence.

Bob retired from T.V.A. and was of the Baptist faith who was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed hunting and fishing. Having a passion of working in the garden, he loved working with his beautiful flowers...

Donnie E. Barrett, Jr.

May 15, 2021

Donnie E. Barrett, Jr., 64, of Cleveland, passed away on May 15, 2021.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Higgins Funeral Home of Benton.

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Fredric Elton Cornell

May 15, 2021

SFC Retired Fredric (Fred) Elton Cornell, 75, of Apison, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2021, at a Chattanooga hospital.

Fred was born in Fresno, California, on July 23, 1945, to the late Samuel and Kathryn Betlach Cornell. He was drafted into the United States Army in October of 1966 and retired in October of 1992...

Hoyt L. Lindner

May 14, 2021

Hoyt L. Lindner, 82, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2021, at his Cleveland residence surrounded by his loving family.

He loved singing gospel music, spending time telling his grandkids stories of yesteryear and was the best Papa to each of them. Hoyt enjoyed spending time with his friends and family....

Ernest Lee Pierce

May 11, 2021

Ernest Lee Pierce, 52, a faithful Christian, son and brother, departed this life on May 11, 2021 at The University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Lee had a huge heart and loved spending time with his friends and family and worshipping the Lord with his church family at Ocoee Baptist Church where he was a dedicated and faithful...

Louise Parker

May 10, 2021

Louise Parker, 86, of Benton, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2021 surrounded by her beloved family.

She was born on May 20, 1934 in Peachtree, NC to the late Nelson and Blanche Leatherwood.

Louise graduated from Polk County High School in 1952 and she was also the first Miss POCOHI in 1950. Louise retired...

Glenda Bonnie Rogers

May 3, 2021

Glenda Bonnie Rogers, 77, of Benton, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was of the Baptist faith. Glenda owned and operated Ocoee River Rats which was founded in 1985. She was a dear friend to the entire Ocoee River rafting community. Glenda loved spending time with her family and friends and adored...

Jewell Dean Wilson

May 2, 2021

Jewell Dean Wilson, 91, of Benton, TN passed away on May 2, 2021.

She was born on May 17, 1929 in North Georgia to Babe and Ruby Dixon. Jewell was married to Bobby Joe Wilson for many years until his death in 2001. The couple raised two rowdy boys, Anthony "Tony" Wilson, and Gregory "Greg" Wilson. She...

Floyd Henry Eaves

May 2, 2021

Floyd Henry Eaves, 85, of Delano, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his beloved family.

He was born on May 9, 1935 to the late Jordan and Beatrice Eaves and was a 1953 graduate of Polk County High School. A kind and compassionate man, Floyd was loved by all who knew...

Evelyn Marie Ledford

May 1, 2021

Evelyn Marie Ledford, 69, of Benton, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2021 surrounded by her beloved family. She was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church and was an avid collector of various items. Evelyn loved spending time with her family and friends.

Ms. Ledford was born on April 15, 1952 in Turtletown to the late...

Leslie Clinton Selby

Apr 21, 2021

Leslie "Les" Clinton Selby, 78, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 21, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

He was a member of Pioneer Fellowship Seventh-day Adventist Church. He worked 25 years as a truck driver with McKee Foods. "Les" enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and most importantly, loved spending time with his family. Above all, he had a...

Maynor Alexander Ardon Duarte

Apr 18, 2021

Maynor Alexander Ardon Duarte, age 20, passed away April 18, 2021. Maynor was born July 9, 2000 to Gissela Duarte and Alexander Ardon.

He is survived by his mother, Gissela Duarte; father, Alexander Ardon; sisters, Katherine Ardon, Sabrina Herrera, Nayeli Rubi, and Emely Ardon; partner, Lizeth Rapalo and more family and friends.

A Mass of...

Gertha Hinkey Beckler

Apr 15, 2021

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, Gertha Hinkey Beckler, peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at the age of 86 years to meet her loving husband on their 71st anniversary in heaven, which is a true love story. She was a lifelong resident of the Cookson Creek Community.

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Hoyt E. Teague

Apr 13, 2021

Hoyt Teague, 88, of Delano, passed away on the evening of April 13, 2021.

He was retired military, upholsterer, and truck driver. Hoyt enjoyed picking guitar and playing music with friends. He built the family home in Delano from the ground up. Hoyt could fix anything, and often liked working with his hands and rebuilding Cushman Scooters....