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....

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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