May 16, 2019

Wilma Haroldean Wiggins, 86, a resident of Benton, TN, was born July 5, 1932 on the Moss Farm in Linsdale. She passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at her residence. She was a member of Wetmore Baptist Church and retired from The Drug Store in Benton, TN.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Wiggins;...

May 10, 2019

William David Clayton, 76, of Benton, TN, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Zion Baptist Church. He lived a life of service to others.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Clayton; mother, Anzlee Qualls Rogers; father, Johnny Clayton; step-father, Lee Dunn; brother,...

May 6, 2019

Michael Roy Wattenbarger, 67, a resident of Reliance, TN passed away May 6, 2019 at Parkwest Hospital, Knoxville, TN. He was born in Cleveland, TN to G.E. Wattenbarger and Esther Fontenot Wattenbarger Richard.

He was preceded in death by his father, sister Mary Jane and brother Timothy.

He is survived by his spouse, Mildred Goforth...

May 5, 2019

Rufus J. Bivens, 81, of Benton, TN passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 at his home. He was born and reared in Tellico Plains, TN. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Benton, TN and was not afraid to ask anyone if they knew Jesus Christ. He loved life, his family, his country and people.

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May 4, 2019

Hubert W. Parker, 86, of Casa Grande, AZ, formerly of Benton, TN, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019. He was a Vietnam Veteran and retired from the U.S. Air Force after 22 years of service.

He was preceded in death by an infant son, Randy Parker; parents, James Lewis and Nettie Bazzell Parker; brothers, Harry, Willie (Bill)...

May 1, 2019

Joyce Dean McMahan, 84, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Floyd Medical Center in Rome, GA. She was the former president of the National Federation of the Blind in Tucumcar, NM. She loved to quilt and color.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis McMahan; son, Jack E. Allen; daughter, Mitzi Creekmore; grandson,...

Apr 28, 2019

Harry F. Pettit, 74, of Ocoee, TN passed away April 28, 2019 at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland, TN. He was a long time member of Benton Church of Christ where he served as song leader for many years. He enjoyed attending acapella singings. He was retired from TVA after 30 years of service.

He was preceded in...

Apr 19, 2019

Cynthia "Tweet" Mabe, 67, of Charleston, TN passed away Friday, April 19, 2019 at her home in Charleston, TN. She loved reading scripture every morning, to go shopping, working in her flowers, gardening and taking care of her dogs, but she especially loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Delano,...

Apr 14, 2019

Patsy Arthur Cheek, age 82, of Benton, TN passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Townsend Park Nursing Home in Cartersville, GA.

She was preceded in death by her son, Todd Cheek; parents, Lake D. Arthur and Marie Brackett Cofer.

She is survived by her son, Ty Cheek; grandsons, Cameron Cheek and Blake Cheek;...

Apr 12, 2019

Ray "Bo" Cross, age 83, of Benton, passed away at his residence on Friday, April 12, 2019. He liked to work, farm and be outside.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Cross; infant daughter, Cathy Lynn Cross; step children, Billy, Connie Debbie, Brent and Mary Jane Hawkins; parents, O. R. "Long" and Ruby...

Apr 11, 2019

Brenda Sue Wallace McBee, 71, of Old Fort, TN passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019, at her residence. She was a member of Red Ash Baptist Church in Caryville, TN.

She was proceeded in death by her husband, Harrell McBee; parents, Edward and Edith Burris Wallace; Timothy Prince, Luther Wallace, Shawntina Smith, Harold Wallace; Imogene Hamby.

Apr 9, 2019

Dorothy Burris Gray, 86, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland, TN. She was an avid gardener and canner. She loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She was proceeded in death by her husband, Ernest Gray; parents, Milburn and Cora Green Burris; siblings, Austin Burris, Cup (Richard) Burris, Mildred Dills, Mary...

Apr 9, 2019

Roy A. Frazier, age 80, of Benton, TN passed away April 9, 2019 at his home. He graduated from PCHS, Class of 1956. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church of Benton for 63 years where he served in many capacities throughout the years. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, including his 12 great...

Apr 1, 2019

Betty Jean Ashe Cross, age 81, of Benton, passed away at her residence on Monday, April 1, 2019. She was born January 21, 1938, to the late Robert and Janie Harris Ashe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by children, Billy, Connie, Debbie, Brent and Mary Jane Hawkins. She is survived by her husband, Ray...

Mar 30, 2019

Edna Mae Fulbright Moorhouse, age 81, of Benton, Tennessee peacefully passed on to heaven on Saturday, March 30, 2019. She was born August 3, 1937 to the late Paul and Gerthel Watkins Fulbright. She was a lifelong member of Benton Station Baptist Church where she dearly loved her WMU ladies and singing in the choir. In addition to her...

Mar 26, 2019

Stella Theo Stone Yates, 96, of Benton, TN passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at a local health care facility. She cherished family get-togethers at all the major holidays and loved gardening and growing flowers. She was a devoted Braves fan and knew all their stats. She was a life-long member of Benton Station Baptist Church.

She...

Mar 17, 2019

Mellie Sue Guy Price was born to Raleigh Buren Guy and Zeffie Atkins on December 22, 1935 and passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019. She was a Special Education teacher for 8 years in Illinois and 22 years at Benton Elementary.

She was preceded in death by her parents, infant son Paul and daughter Melody; step-mother,...

Mar 14, 2019

Robbie Pearson Wilcox, 72, of Reliance, TN passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. In 1964 on a trip with her family to Tennessee, she met the man of her dreams, William (Frankie) Wilcox, wearing white penny loafers and driving a pink Cadillac. She came back...

Mar 13, 2019

Jewell Elaine Prueitt Bearfield, 71, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at her residence in Calhoun, TN. She was a native and life-long resident of the Linsdale community of Polk County. She was the daughter of the late Spence Garfield Prueitt and Vesta Eaves Prueitt. She was retired from Carwood Mfg. Co. of Benton. She enjoyed volunteering for PCHS...

Mar 10, 2019

Jean Lanning Eaves

Jean Lanning Eaves, 93, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga. She was a native and life-long resident of the Linsdale community of Polk County. She was the daughter of the late Lewis Burt Lanning and Mary Elizabeth Jenkins Fox Lanning.

She was retired from Morgan Mfg. Co....