Laina Phillips

Jul 23, 2020

Laina Phillips, beloved wife and mother, 51, of Old Fort, passed away suddenly early Thursday morning, July 23, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was a beloved school teacher at South Polk Elementary School, a member of First Baptist Church of Benton and a board member for the Boys and Girls Club of the...

Reba Mae Myers

Jul 16, 2020

Reba Mae Myers, 61, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2020 in Brooksville, Florida.

She was a lifelong resident of Brooksville, Florida. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant and Baptist by faith.

She is survived by her beloved children, Todd Morrissey of Taylor, Michigan, daughters and son-in-law, Shaunaree and Mark Corey of Taylor, Michigan,...

Tommy "Cornbread" Rymer

Jul 11, 2020

Owen Tommy "Cornbread" Rymer, 63, of Benton, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2020.

He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church, Masonic Lodge #636, Painters Union #226 for 20 years and was the business rep for the Local #226 and #437. He enjoyed selling corn and interacting with all of his customers and loved hunting, fishing...

Anna Jean Keith

Jul 10, 2020

Anna Jean Keith, 75, of Benton, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

Ms. Anna loved spending time with her flowers, family and friends. She was of the Baptist faith and will be missed by all who knew her.

She was born in Benton on May 23, 1945 to the...

Glenn Fox

Jul 9, 2020

Glenn Harold Fox, 76, of Delano, TN passed away peacefully on July 9, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born to the late Bowden and Thelma Norwood Fox on November 17, 1943 in Delano and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Glenn worked for the Tennessee Department of Transportation as a construction project supervisor for...

Robert "Bob" Ray Peeler

Jul 7, 2020

Robert Ray "Bob" Peeler, 78, of Benton, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2020 at his residence.

Bob was of the Christian faith and was an avid fisherman, hunter and enjoyed spending time in the mountains. He proudly volunteered to serve our country with the United States Army. Bob was a proud Tennessean and loved his family...

Joseph "Jp" Moorhouse

Jul 2, 2020

Joseph Pryor (J.P.) Moorhouse, 94, died peacefully at home on July 2, 2020. A veteran of WWII, and retired airline Captain, J.P. was a Benton native, passing on the family farm where he was born on September 23, 1925.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Nina Moorhouse; wife Agnes Marie; and sisters, Anna,...

Betty Fay Shelton

Jun 30, 2020

Betty Fay Shelton, 81, of Benton, TN passed away Tuesday night, June 30, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.

She has lived in Benton for 31 years, where she built a home with her husband and 7 children. She loved to camp, craft, scrapbook, and square dance. Above all else, she loved spending time with...

Nyokia Taylor Bishop

Jun 25, 2020

Nyokia Taylor Bishop was born on Christmas Eve, 1942, and departed for Heaven on June 25, 2020, where she was reunited with her parents, Homer and Lucille Burchfield Taylor; an infant brother; granddaughter, Gabrielle Bishop, and countless other loved ones.

Nyokia spent many happy years in the family grocery store (Bishops Superette), where she served her community...

Louise Jones

Jun 23, 2020

Eva "Louise" Jones, 85, of Reliance, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2020.

Louise was a loving spouse and mother, who also loved and cared for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved the beach and enjoyed getting together with the family. She loved shopping for clothes, country music, hallmark movies, and Elvis Presley.

She was...

Harold "Whitey" Ramsey

Jun 22, 2020

Harold "Whitey" Ramsey, 83, of Benton, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Whitey was of the Baptist faith and faithfully served his community in law enforcement for 18 years while serving as Sheriff of Polk County for ten of those years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, visiting friends and being in the...

John William Weaver

Jun 2, 2020

John William Weaver, 57, of Benton, passed away on June 2, 2020 at Erlanger Medical Center.

John was well known and loved by everyone that knew him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Albert E. Weaver; both maternal and paternal grandparents; nephew, Aaron M. Haulk.

Survivors include his loving mother, Savannah...

William Stewart

Jun 1, 2020

William "Darnell" Stewart, 78, of Old Fort, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2020 at home.

He was a member of Ball Play Baptist Church. William spent his years as a press operator at Maytag. He had a love for hunting, spending time with his friends and family. He will be missed by all who knew him....

Jessica Carver

May 31, 2020

Jessica Maria Carver, 40, of Benton, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2020.

In life Jessie loved being outdoors, camping and fishing. She loved music and the ocean. She spent her time having fun with friends and family.

Jessie wanted to be remembered as being funny, loving, and a great mother. She was strong and...

Jeffrey J. Trentham

May 23, 2020

Jeffrey James Trentham, 54, of Benton, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020.

Jeff was born in Cleveland, Tennessee on December 8, 1965 to James Marvin Trentham and Johnnie Shelton Walden. He was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church and a talented brick mason who took great pride in his work. Jeff loved spending time with...

Glenn P. Allen

May 20, 2020

Glenn P. Allen, 72, of Benton, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.

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 have been entrusted to Higgins Funeral Home of Benton.

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Ruby L. Wilcox

May 16, 2020

Our loving mother, Ruby L. Wilcox, 87, of the Greasy Creek community, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Englewood, Tennessee on August 11, 1932 to the late George W. and Viola Roberts Mitchell. Through her life she enjoyed picking the guitar and singing praises to her Lord...

Fenix Julius Chadwick

May 10, 2020

Fenix Julius Chadwick, 16 months, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2020.

He loved being outside and mowing the lawn. Fenix loved watching Blippi videos and adored his cats Bob and Kitty-Kitty.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather Bobby Lamar Chadwick, and his grandmother, Saundra Faulk, and great-grandfather, Ronnie Bates.

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Ona "Sue" Davis

May 3, 2020

Ona Virginia "Sue", Davis, 87, a lifelong resident of Calhoun, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 3, 2020, at her home, surrounded by family.

She was a retired seamstress. She loved to garden, spend time with her family, go to church, and most of all she loved the Lord Jesus Christ with all her...

James Edward Dabbs

May 1, 2020

James Edward Dabbs, 51, of Reliance, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2020.

Mr. Dabbs was a wonderful and dedicated mechanic that had a special love for Ford Mustangs and keys. He loved spending time with his family and will be missed by all who knew him.

He was born on May 2, 1968 in...