Oct 4, 2017

Robert McCurdy was born July 23, 1934. He went home to be with his heavenly Father and other family members who went before him on Wednesday, October4, 2017. He proudly served his country with the United States Army. He enjoyed building things, working with wood and gardening.

He was born and raised in Columbus, OH and moved...

Oct 3, 2017

Pauline McFarland, 76, of Benton, TN, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church. Ms. Pauline worked 34 years at Polk County High School in special education, where she touched and made a difference in many lives.

She was preceded in...

Oct 2, 2017

Pauline Cronan, 86, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, October 2, 2017 in a local hospital. She was a native of Polk County and lived the majority of her life in Bradley County. She was a member of the Echoes of Mercy Baptist Church. Pauline loved her church and spending time with her family and friends.

She was...

Sep 28, 2017

Terry R. Bivens, Jr., of Athens, TN passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017. He loved to hunt, fish and work on vehicles. He was an outdoorsman and spent a lot of time driving in the mountains of Polk County. He especially loved spending time with his boys.

He is survived by his sons, Austin Bivens and Chase...

Sep 26, 2017

Carla E. Long, 53, of Benton, TN passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at her residence. She loved to travel, being outdoors, reading literature and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her parents, Harold and Charley Haddock; children, Brandie (Robert) Money, David (Kaitlyn) Luce, Sheri (Andrew) Smith; grandchildren, Alyssa, Eryn and Isaiah Money, Harmoni...

Sep 18, 2017

Debra A. Simonds, 57, of Benton, TN passed away Monday, September 18, 2017 at a local hospital. Even though she struggled with cancer for 13 years, she never complained. She was a joyful person and always laughing. Debra never met a stranger. She loved spending time with her grandchildren.

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

Sep 14, 2017

Betty Jo Ledford, 77, of Delano passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017 at her home. She was a member of Delano Baptist Church. She loved her grandchildren and spending time with her family. Her hobby was painting wood crafts.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph R. Ledford; son, Michael Ledford; grandson, Michael Christopher Brown;...

Aug 31, 2017

Thomas A. Guthrie, 86, a resident of Benton, TN passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017 at his home. Tommy loved to farm. He was a faithful member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, a member of Ocoee Lodge 212 and retired from Bowater where he served on the Board of Directors...

Aug 26, 2017

Winnie Lynn Burris, 39, of Old Fort, TN passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017 as the result of an automobile accident in Loudon County. She was a beloved mother, daughter, family member, friend and coworker. She was a member of Boanerges Baptist Church where she loved to sing. Her son, Riley, was her pride and joy. She will be...

Aug 26, 2017

Riley Thomas Burris, 13, of Old Fort, TN passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017 as the result of an automobile accident in Loudon County. He was a kind, loving young man who loved everyone unconditionally. He was a member of Boanerges Baptist Church. His faith in our Heavenly Father was strong and he blessed every person he met.

Aug 3, 2017

John Hubbard, Jr., 53, of Delano, TN passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017 as the result of a truck accident in McMinn County. He loved spending time with his family and his grandchildren. He was a great mechanic and had a "Heart of Gold". He was employed by Garner Construction and Excavating.

He was preceded in death...

Aug 2, 2017

Louis Eugene "Gene" Hannah, Sr., 80, of Old Fort, TN passed away at his residence on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and retired from Shaw Industries, Inc. in Dalton, GA. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and during his service he received numerous awards and commendations.

He...

Jul 30, 2017

Pat Gregory, 88, a lifelong resident of Benton, TN, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2017 at U. T. Medical Center, Knoxville, TN. He served in the Air Force, retired from TVA as superintendent of Ocoee #1 and was president of Peoples Bank of Polk County for 12 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, W....

Jul 24, 2017

J. M. Trentham, 78, of Benton, TN passed away after a short illness at his residence on Monday, July 24, 2017. He loved to fish, meet his friends in town every evening and his dogs who were his constant companions, Rufus and Bella.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Trentham and Della Trentham Woody;...

Jul 23, 2017

Kelly Cross Johnson, 44, of Etowah, TN went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 23, 2017. She was a native of Polk County, TN, loved spending time with her family and sitting on her back porch watching and feeding "her" birds. She was preceded in death by her parents, William (Snowball) and Mary Cross; grandmother, Gussie...

Jul 22, 2017

Juanita Cronan Owens, 72, of Benton, TN went home to be with the Lord peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, July 22, 2017. She was born August 24, 1944. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church and attended Polk County High School. Mrs. Owens worked at Bradley Healthcare for 25 years. She loved her family, her grandchildren and...

Jul 18, 2017

Terry R. Stone, Sr., 63, of Benton, TN passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired after 30+ years from Eaton Corporation, Cleveland, TN. He loved NASCAR, fishing, hunting, spending time on the river and as he always said, "float or motor boat". He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Jul 9, 2017

Loyd Wilcox,74, of Relieance, TN passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017 at his home. He was a member of Meadow Fork Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harley Wilcox, Carrie Hedden Wilcox; brothers, Billie Gene Hedden, Boyd Wilcox, sisters; Juanita Garrett, Mary Ann Guest; son-in-laws Carroll McCall, Rob Theros, aunt; Addie Garrett, uncle;...

Jul 8, 2017

Mary Ann Wilcox Campbell Guest, 78, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017 at her residence. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harley and Carrie Hedden Wilcox; her first husband, Winfred "W. C." Campbell of 50 years; second husband, Joe Guest of 3 years; daughter, Debra...

Jul 2, 2017

Evelyn Onita M. Cronan, 85, a former resident of Benton, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017 at her home in St. George, South Carolina. She was active in the Polk County Historical Society and a member of UDC of Polk County.

She was the widow of Rex Cronan; preceded in death by her parents, Joe B. and...