Apr 22, 2020

Lowell D Bailey, 80, passed away on Wednesday April 22, 2020. He was born August 23, 1939, in Benton, the son of the late Everett and Pearl Porter Bailey; siblings, E. P. Bailey, Ralston Bailey.

He was a Class of 1958 graduate of Polk County High School, and a member of Old Ocoee Baptist Church, having previously...

Apr 15, 2020

Harold H. Hood, 79, a life-long resident of Benton, TN passed away April 15, 2020. He was a road builder and took great pride in his work. He loved his family and friends, especially his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Reuben and Julia Rymer Hood; father and mother-in-law, Estle and Velma Ownby Tarwater;...

Apr 2, 2020

Nancy Lucas Wagner, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2020.

"Mammaw Wag" was from Rockhill, SC; however, she currently lived with her daughter in Benton, TN. She was born August 31, 1927. In her time on earth, she spent 40 years as a spinner at Springs Mill in South Carolina. She loved the role of...

Mar 9, 2020

On March 9, 2020 the angels made a visit to the lake house in Umatilla, Florida and took Ralston Temple Bailey home to be with the Lord.

Ralston was 84 years old and lived his life, loving his family and collecting antiques. His hobbies were hunting and fishing. He retired from the United States Department of Agriculture....

Mar 5, 2020

Jerry Eugene "Pete" Lowe, 56, of Reliance, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family and faithful companion dog Garret, who was by his side until the end.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Lowe.

Survivors include his beloved mother, Lucille Lowe; loving sister, Tammy...

Feb 14, 2020

Robbie J. Dunn-Heath, 66, of Benton, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2020. She was born to the late George Roy Swallows of Cleveland, TN and Ollie Jaye Ratcliff of Benton, TN on July 26, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Robbie was the wife of the late David Marion Dunn of Cleveland, TN.

She was...

Feb 10, 2020

Eugene "Gene" Cheek, 90, of Maryville and formerly of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2020.

Mr. Cheek was of the Baptist faith. Gene faithfully served our country as a Tech Sargent with the United States Air Force. His duties began with the Air Police followed by being a member of the first United States...

Feb 3, 2020

Luzella "Lucy" Stinnett, 64, a resident of Delano, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Ms. Stinnett was a member at Welcome Valley Baptist Church. She worked at People Helping People. Lucy loved caring for her beloved pets and loved spending time with her family. She had a big...

Jan 20, 2020

James Brown, 80, of Benton, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2020.

James retired from Volunteer Electric. He was a faithful member of Delano Baptist Church. James was an ordained deacon. He was a member of Ocoee Lodge 212.

He was preceded in death by his parents; James Elise Brown and Marie Bates Brown; and...

Jan 10, 2020

William "Frankie" Wilcox, 75, of Reliance, reached his heavenly home and was reunited with his loving wife of 54 years, Robbie Wilcox. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends.

In 1964, Frankie and Robbie were married and spent a life-time serving the Greasy Creek community. They ran Robs Grocery, Hungery Bear Deli and...

Dec 25, 2019

Jimmy Ray Bryson, 75, received his ultimate gift from God on Christmas morning, December 25, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was a deacon at Old Ocoee Baptist Church and was a devout Christian. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a very talented artist. The love for his family was on display throughout his entire life and...

Dec 21, 2019

David Lamar Henry, 65, of Dallas, GA., passed away peacefully on December 21, 2019.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Marietta, GA. David enjoyed golfing, grilling outdoors and spending time with family and friends attending the University of Tennessee and University of Florida football games. David adored his many pets that were a...

Dec 15, 2019

JoAnn Bryson Campbell, 70, of Reliance, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2019 at her daughters home in Calhoun, TN. She was a lifelong member of Greasy Creek Baptist Church.

Mrs. Campbell was born in Anderson, South Carolina and was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Gilbert Jasper Campbell. They were owners of Campbells...

Dec 14, 2019

Weyman Henry, Sr., 90, of Ocoee, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2019.

He was a veteran of the United States Army and attended Conasauga Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors admiring all kinds of trees.

He was born in Conasauga on December 28, 1928 to...

Dec 7, 2019

Edith M. Crumley, 98, of Ocoee, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Benton on October 9, 1921 to the late Robert G. and Winnie Ellen McNelley. Edith was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and loved flower gardening, quilting, cake decorating and reading. Her most precious joys...

Dec 5, 2019

Nancy Guillory Bennett, 78, a resident of Benton, originally from Opelousas, LA, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

She was a member of St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas, LA (which was built in 1798) and had a great love for her family and an extreme devotion to her dearly departed...

Nov 26, 2019

William Ray "Bill" Wiggins, 61, of Delano, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2019 at home surrounded by his family.

Mr. Wiggins was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. He liked to fish and spend time outside. He loved spending time with his family and considered his grandchildren to be his prized possession.

He was...

Nov 23, 2019

Alexander "Butch" Balkun, 73, of Benton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Middletown, Connecticut to the late Honnor and Alexander Balkun, Sr. on February 8, 1946. In his later years, he moved to Chokoloskee, Florida where he resided for over 30 years. He owned and operated...

Nov 22, 2019

Wayne Harold "Rabbit" Rogers, 81, of Benton, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2019, surrounded by his loving family who loved him very much.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Nellie Allen Rogers.

Survivors include his loving wife, Brenda Rogers; beloved son, Tracy...

Nov 16, 2019

William "Bill" Holcomb, 75, of Benton, as of November 16, 2019, is now pain free, resting in the loving arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ. Bill was a member of Kinser Church of God and loved hunting, fishing and spending time in the beautiful mountains of Polk County. He was a truck driver for the Bradley Farmers CO-OP for...