Obituaries

Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area

Jeffrey J. Trentham

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Lowell D. Bailey

Lowell D. Bailey

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...

Harold Hood

Harold Hood

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;...

Nancy L. Wagner

Nancy L. Wagner

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...

Ralston Temple Bailey

Ralston Temple Bailey

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....

Jerry "Pete" Lowe

Jerry "Pete" Lowe

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...

Robbie Jean Dunn-Heath

Robbie Jean Dunn-Heath

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...

Eugene "Gene" Cheek

Eugene "Gene" Cheek

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...

Luzella "Lucy" Stinnett

Luzella "Lucy" Stinnett

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...

James Brown

James Brown

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...

William "Frankie" Wilcox

William "Frankie" Wilcox

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...

Jimmy Ray Bryson

Jimmy Ray Bryson

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...

David Lamar Henry

David Lamar Henry

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...

Joann Campbell

Joann Campbell

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...

Weyman E. Henry, Sr.

Weyman E. Henry, Sr.

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...