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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...