Sep 19, 2018

It is with great honor that the family of Johnny Gorman announces his entrance into heaven on September 19, 2018 at the age of 46. A celebration of his life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on September 23, 2018 at First Baptist Benton in Benton, TN. The church doors will open at 2:30 p.m.

Johnny will...

Sep 18, 2018

Jack Kimsey Coleman, 77, of Old Fort, TN passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at his home. A native of Murphy, NC, he was born June 4, 1941 to the late Charles and Mary Coleman. Jack graduated from Murphy High School in 1959 and received a BS degree from North Carolina State University, School of Forestry in Raleigh in...

Sep 16, 2018

Peggy Dunn Dalton

Peggy Dunn Dalton, 62, of Benton, TN passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN.

She was preceded in death by her parents, H.V. and Mamie Brock Dunn.

She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Dewey Dalton; children and spouses, Christa and Greg ONeal...

Sep 16, 2018

Arlene Simonds, 69, of Benton, TN passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 at her residence. She was adventurous and loved to travel. She was a very giving and loving person, adored her animals, but most of all she loved her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Gladys Dillard Self; sisters, Shelly Morrow,...

Sep 13, 2018

After a courageous battle with cancer and spending lots of time with family and friends, Nancy Passmore Sloan of Benton passed away on September 13, 2018 at the age of 74.

Nancy was a majorette at Polk County High School where she met her true love, Johnny Sloan. She graduated from Hiwassee College, and they married and...

Aug 26, 2018

John L. Grady, MD, 87, a resident of Benton, TN passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018. He was a well know physician and practiced in Etowah and Copperhill for 25 years and devoted 42 years to the medical profession. He was a veteran of the US Navy and flew Cougar Jets off the Midway carrier during the Korean War....

Aug 19, 2018

Danny Tommie Farmer, 53, a resident of Benton, TN passed away at his residence on Sunday, August 19, 2018. Danny celebrated his 54th birthday in heaven on Wednesday, August 22, 2018. He was a member of Ocoee Baptist Church for over 20 years and was the center piece of the Ocoee Trio. He played all instruments but the piano...

Aug 18, 2018

Mag Nola (Rogers) Murphy, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 18, 2018, at her home in Benton, TN. She was born on September 8, 1933. She was a graduate of Polk County High School, was retired from Kmart, and was a member of First Baptist Church in Cleveland.

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

Aug 15, 2018

Michael Edwin Dunn, 55, a resident of Old Fort, TN passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018. He was a member of Beech Springs Baptist Church, a former choir director and sang in gospel groups. He retired from M&M Mars and was a master woodworker.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Artie Louise Sharp Dunn;...

Aug 8, 2018

Edna Norris Lawson, 96, of Benton, TN passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday morning, August 8, 2018. She was a member of Benton Station Baptist Church. She was a former employee of Benton Banking Company and Benton Manufacturing and spent many of her later years caring for her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by...

Aug 4, 2018

Helen German McAbee, 94, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 after a brief illness. After 21 years of service, she retired from Bradley Memorial Hospital. Helen was a people person and especially loved children. She loved the mountains, dancing, going to country music shows and she cooked for several country music stars.

She was preceded in death...

Jul 27, 2018

Mary Ozella Bramlett Godfrey, 89, of Cleveland passed away Friday, July 27, 2018, in a local health care facility. She lived most of her life in Polk County, but recently moved to Cleveland. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and loved God, family, friends and always enjoyed fellowship with everyone.

She was preceded in...

Jul 4, 2018

Kathlena H. Key, 70, of Benton, TN passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland, TN. She loved being outdoors. She never judged anyone and welcomed everyone into her life. She never met a stranger. She retired from Crystal Geyser Roxane Water Company after 15 years of service.

She was preceded in death by...

Jun 8, 2018

Kenneth J. Stone, 67, a resident of Benton, passed away Friday, June 8, 2018 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was an active member of Benton Church of Christ until his health declined. He put others before himself and was loving and caring.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Spence and Ruby McClurd Stone.

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May 29, 2018

James Sanders, 66, a resident of Benton, TN passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at his residence. He loved to fish and enjoyed woodworking. He was a jokester and LOVED playing tricks on people.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Elizabeth Medlin Sanders.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Sanders;...

May 14, 2018

Paul "Scrub". Wilson, 72, a resident of Benton, TN passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2018 at Tennova Health Care in Cleveland, TN. He loved to tell stories and make people laugh. He loved his church, daughters, grandchildren and was a devoted husband. He was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church and Ocoee Lodge 212 F&AM.

He...

May 12, 2018

Evelyn Sue Carter, 59, of Benton, TN passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 at a Chattanooga hospital. She loved God and going to church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Buck and Edith Byrum Carter; daughter-in-law, Michelle McDougal.

She is survived by her life-long partner, C. J. McDougal; children, Gary (Marlena) Miller, Wanda...

May 11, 2018

Reverend Jim Mabe, 68, of Charleston, TN passed away Friday, May 11, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving wife, children and fur babies. He loved to play golf, being outdoors and his dogs. He loved everybody and everybody loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Novella Tuttle Mabe.

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May 9, 2018

Jack G. Allen, 82, a resident of Benton, TN passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at his residence. He was owner of Allen Manufacturing Chair Company but his passion was farming.

He was preceded in death by his sons; Jack Edward Allen and Gary McPherson; daughter, Mitzi Creekmore; grandson, Anthony Bradford; parents, Jessie M. and Lillie Allen;...

May 6, 2018

Arron L. McDonald, 42, of Benton, TN passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Starr Regional Hospital in Athens, TN. He loved going to church and visits from friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Lee "Sonny" and Nancy Sue Smith McDonald; grandparents, Walter and Marie McDonald and James Lark Smith.

He...