Teena A. Brannon

Oct 11, 2020

Teena A. Brannon, 76, of Cleveland passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on March 26, 1944 in Benton, TN.

Teena was nearly a lifelong resident of Benton, TN and spent most of her life living on Parksville Road across the street from her parents home....

Lloyd Allen Matthews

Sep 28, 2020

Lloyd Allen Matthews, 93, of Niota, passed away September 28, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

Lloyd was a veteran of the United States Army during the Korean War Conflict from September 28, 1950 until June 27, 1952.

He retired from Bowater after 21 years of service, where he was affectionately known as "Scrap-Iron".

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Judy Ann Adams

Sep 18, 2020

Judy A. Adams, 79, of Benton, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2020 at a local hospital.

Judy was a member at Benton Church of God and was an avid collector. She enjoyed making weekly trips to the flea markets, yard sales and loved spending time with her friends and family.

She was preceded in...

Stephen Bernard Guillaume

Sep 13, 2020

Stephen Bernard Guillaume, 73 of Delano, TN (formerly of Seminole, FL) passed away peacefully Sunday morning, September 13, 2020 at home. He had suffered from COPD and cancer and was under Hospice care.

Steve was born in Chicago, Illinois August 20, 1947. His parents were Bernard and Ethylle Guillaume. The family moved from Antioch, Illinois when Steve...

Ruby Bradford

Sep 11, 2020

Ruby Bradford, 84 of Benton, TN gained her heavenly wings on Friday, September 11, 2020 after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family.

Ruby was a devoted mother and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking breakfast every morning (including her famous lard biscuits). She also loved yard selling, canning, shopping, church, and spending time with friends and family....

David Stanley Swafford

Sep 6, 2020

David Stanley Swafford, 69, of Benton, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2020. He was born on August 19, 1951 to the late Clarence and Edith Swafford. David was a 1970 graduate of Polk County High School and served our country with the United States Army. A devout Christian and man of God, he was a faithful and long-time...

James E. Campbell

Sep 6, 2020

James E. Campbell, 81, of Ocoee passed away peacefully at his home on September 6, 2020.

He was born in Murray County, Ga and lived in Ocoee for the past 63 years. James graduated from Polk County High School, excelling in football, baseball and basketball. He retired from TDOT after 35 years of service. He loved his family...

Shirley Lee Stiles

Sep 1, 2020

Shirley Lee Stiles, 73, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 1, 2020.

She was born on December 7, 1946 to the late Robert and Ruby Cronan in Dayton, Tn. She loved spending time with her family and will be missed by all that knew her.

She was also preceded in death by her...

Glenda Kaye Shelton

Aug 29, 2020

Glenda Kaye Shelton, 75, of Benton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29, 2020.

She was born on June 9, 1945 to the late Charlie and Wilburn Juanita Shelton in Cleveland, Tennessee. Ms. Shelton worked for the United States Forest Service for 42 years and at Wal-Mart for 25 years. She was very generous and giving to...

Cynthia Elaine Howard

Aug 27, 2020

Cynthia E. Howard, 60, of Ocoee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2020.

She was born on August 12, 1960 to the late Charles Willis Howard and Jo Ann McAlister Howard. Ms. Howard attended Briarcrest Christian School, Memphis Charm School and The University of Memphis. She was an avid animal lover and had a special love...

William Earl Moorhouse

Aug 25, 2020

William Earl Moorhouse, 84, of Benton, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2020, at his home.

He was born on May 11, 1936 to the late Walter and Julia (Lingerfelt) Moorhouse and was a lifelong member of Benton Station Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife,...

Joshua Lynn Gibbs

Aug 12, 2020

Joshua Lynn Gibbs, 32, of Benton, passed away suddenly on August 12, 2020.

Josh was a man of God, a devout husband and beloved father, who dedicated every minute of the day to his family. He was a member of Rock Creek Baptist Church and was a fireman for West Polk County Volunteer Fire & Rescue and...

Arlin "Dick" Blackwell

Aug 11, 2020

Arlin Dee "Dick" Blackwell, 79, of Benton, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2020.

He was a lifelong resident of Polk County and a member of Welcome Valley Baptist Church. Mr. Blackwell loved to garden and whittle when he was still able. He loved flowers, collecting knives, rocks and anything outdoors. Most of all he loved Jesus...

Curtis Ray Triplett

Aug 10, 2020

Curtis Triplett, 83, of Ocoee, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired from the U.S. Forest Service as financial officer. Curtis loved spending time with his grandchildren and they were the light of his world. In life, he...

April M. Rogers Edwards

Aug 8, 2020

April Rogers Edwards, 41, of Benton, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2020 due to medical conditions.

She loved her son and was a stay at home mother, an avid Tennessee Volunteer fan, loved Southern Momma and was of the Baptist faith.

April was preceded in death by her grandparents, Margaret and James Lively and...

Henry Vertie Moss

Aug 8, 2020

Henry "Vertie" Moss, 92, of Delano, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2020. He was born on August 1, 1928 to the late Amanda Hattie and James Moss. Vertie was a member of Patty Church of Christ and retired from Chrysler Corporation in Warren, Michigan. He enjoyed spending time with his family. Throughout life, Vertie enjoyed gardening and had...

Earnest Evans

Aug 8, 2020

Earnest Evans, 72, of Benton, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2020 at a local hospital. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and was an avid fisherman.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 48 years, Mary Evans; parents, Goley and Lillie Evans; siblings, Zueleaka Blankenship, Blanche Allen, Bernice Detter, Lillian...

Tanya Cae Heller

Jul 29, 2020

Tanya Cae Heller, 56, of Sorrento, FL, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2020 while visiting Tennessee with her family.

She was born on April 7, 1964 to the late Maralina and Moses Fish in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

Ms. Heller was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her friends and family....

Jim Goins

Jul 27, 2020

Hazen Jim Goins, 79, of Benton, TN passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2020.

Jim loved working on cars and enjoyed watching Nascar. He was a caring person and was always willing to help. He loved his family and he will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Phyllis...

Keith Cooper

Jul 27, 2020

Keith G. Cooper, 54, of Delano, TN passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2020.

Keith was a beloved father, Keith, was a loving, kind, patient, one with hard-work-ethic, jolly, and humorous man. He is an overcomer of alcoholism and drug addiction and displayed redemption in an outstanding way. He was there for others in their weakest...