Dec 29, 2018

Robert "Bob" Nelson Lamb died peacefully at home on December 29, 2018 in Cleveland, Tennessee at the age of 90.

Bob is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Jones Lamb; daughter, Jennie DeCook (Randy), of Cleveland, Tennessee; daughter-in-law, Deborah Lamb, of Etowah, Tennessee; sister, Darlene Holm, of Blue Springs, Missouri; grandchildren, Robert J. Lamb (Ashley), of Livingston,...

Dec 26, 2018

Edd "Cowboy" Davenport, 85, a resident of Reliance, TN passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at his residence. He was a U.S. Army veteran and worked for the Forestry Service.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bascom and Ida Hall Davenport; siblings, Marvin Davenport, Vester Johnson, Delmer Davenport, Sammy Davenport, Syble Davenport, Ollie Murray, Anna...

Dec 22, 2018

Delores Womac Kincaid

Delores Womac Kincaid, 75, a resident of Benton, TN passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018 at her residence. She loved to cook, sew, and spending time with her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Reece and Mary Ruth Allen Womac; sister, Katie Stone and special niece Tracy Smith.

Dec 18, 2018

Judith Carver, 60, a resident of Reliance, TN passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at her residence. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing and gardening. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Bates. She is survived by her children, Heather and Jessica Carver; 4 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; mother, Blanche Bates...

Dec 13, 2018

Winston R. Shelton, 82, of Delano, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2018 at his residence. Winston has been a Baptist minister since July 6, 1969 and was a carpenter by trade.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Monroe and Ina Wilcox Shelton; son, Douglas Ray Shelton; five brothers, Cletis, Don, James, Harvey and Norman; and...

Dec 13, 2018

Tonyia Christine Ingram

Tonyia Christine Goforth Ingram, of Reliance, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018 at her residence.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Andrew and Myrtle Goforth, and Roy Lee and Ethel Freeman.

Survivors include her husband, Stephen Ingram; parents, Joseph and Charlotte Freeman Goforth of Reliance; children, Tanner Jones...

Dec 11, 2018

Mary "Tooter" Rogers Bramlett, 97, of Benton, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at her residence in Benton, TN. She was a lifelong member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Before her retirement she worked at Benton Banking Company for over 30 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eulain Bramlett, Sr.; parents, George Oliver and...

Nov 30, 2018

Roy "Roho" Wilcox, 66, of Reliance, TN passed away Friday, November 30, 2018, at his daughters home. He loved to hunt and fish, played softball with his Greasy Creek friends and was a well-known construction worker.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, Harley and Carrie Hedden Wilcox; siblings, Billie Gene Hedden, Boyd Wilcox, Lloyd...

Nov 25, 2018

Ronnie E. "Wooley" Smith, 76, a resident of Benton, TN passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018 at his residence. He was a member of Wetmore Baptist Church, a decorated veteran of the U. S. Air Force and retired from CSX Railroad. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren, going to Polk County ballgames, Tennessee football and Braves baseball.

Nov 17, 2018

Floyd "Sam" Cross, 85, a resident of Benton, TN passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018 at his residence. He retired from Honeywell after 30 years of service. He loved his grandchildren and Ford cars. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fate and Irene Mull Cross; son, Sammy Cross; siblings, Henry Cross, Viola Swann, Jack Cross and Burch...

Nov 14, 2018

Mary E. (Booth) Boring entered this world on December 12, 1941 and entered Heaven November 14, 2018 at age 76. Mary was born in Michigan, moved to Tennessee at a young age, and has been a resident of Benton, Tennessee for more than fifty years. She is a member of Old Ocoee Baptist Church in Benton. She went peacefully...

Oct 31, 2018

Etheleen Dunn Couey, 96, a resident of Cleveland, TN and formerly of Reliance, TN passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018. She was a member of Cookson Creek Baptist Church and at her death was the oldest member of the church. She loved canning, cooking for her family and traveling.

She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Oct 29, 2018

Linda Ella Morgan, 67, a resident of Benton, TN passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 at Tennova Healthcare. She was a fabulous cook and loved feeding her family, gardening and growing flowers.

She was preceded in death by her father, Hobert Callihan; brothers, James Callihan and Johnny Callihan.

She is survived by her daughters, Leianne...

Oct 27, 2018

Marie Wiley of Benton, TN passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018 in a Chattanooga Hospital. She was born Jessie Marie Wiley on September 24, 1945 and lived on the family farm in Polk County her entire life. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Carmack and...

Oct 21, 2018

Luwana Lura Owens, 90, a resident of Benton, TN and formerly of Greasy Creek passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018. She loved to quilt, watch her garden grow, humming birds and word search books. Her "grands" were the love of her life and she brightened up when they came to visit. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church....

Oct 17, 2018

Irene Allen, 84, a resident of Benton, TN passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at a local healthcare facility. She loved all kinds of music but bluegrass was her favorite, loved to sing and could play any musical instrument. Irene loved her family, was always helping people and loved her church. She was co-owner of Allen Manufacturing Chair Company....

Oct 9, 2018

Christopher Dewayne Goins, 46, a resident of Cleveland passed away Tuesday,October 9, 2018. He was an A-1 mechanic, enjoyed riding his rock buggy and loved to fish. He lived in this area all his life.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis Goins.

He is survived by his son, Chandler Goins; father, Hazen...

Oct 7, 2018

Alice Green Harbison, 88, of Benton, TN passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018 peacefully in a local healthcare facility.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and touched many people throughout her life. Alice retired from Benton Banking Company after 43 years. She was a faithful member of Benton United Methodist Church.

She...

Sep 22, 2018

Bob Alvin Scott, 78, a resident of Benton, TN passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at his home. He was born on September 28, 1939 in Clarksville, Maryland to the late James and Vivien Pingley Scott. He was retired from the Air Force and the United States Postal Service.

He is preceded in death by his...

Sep 21, 2018

Margaret Evelyn Smith Biggs

Margaret Evelyn was Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager of the Etowah Office of Athens Federal Community Bank. She always remarked that she loved her work and the people with whom she worked.

Margaret Evelyn received her education in the Etowah School System and was a graduate of Etowah High School....