Obituaries

Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area

Mildred L. Jones

Mildred L. Jones

Jul 1, 2017

Mildred L. Maynor Jones, 87, of Benton, TN passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017 at a healthcare facility in Tullahoma, TN. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. She loved her church and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a selfless servant, loved her neighbors and loved helping anyone in need.

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Jeffery Hicks

Jeffery Hicks

Jun 30, 2017

Jeffery Allen Hicks, age 54, of Benton, passed away on Friday June 30, 2017 at Bradley Healthcare. A native and lifelong resident of Polk County, he was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Jeff was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed all sports and spending time with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by...

Marion "Cotton" Evans

Marion "Cotton" Evans

Jun 9, 2017

Marion Kimsey "Cotton" Evans, 69, of Benton, TN entered into his Heavenly home on June 9, 2017. Marion fought a lengthy battle of cancer and spent his last days in the home of his daughter. Cotton owned and operated Evans Septic Tank Service for 47 years, CNC Cabins and most recently co-owned Evans Car Wash with his grandson, Evan,...

Emmitt S. Adams

Emmitt S. Adams

May 31, 2017

Emmitt S. Adams, 88, of Benton, TN passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at a local healthcare facility. He was known for his love of music and the song "When You and I Were Young Maggie". Emmitt was proud of his service to his country and was in the Korean Conflict.

He was preceded in death by...

Nora R. Black

Nora R. Black

May 26, 2017

Nora R. Bradford Black, 69, of Etowah, TN passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 at her residence. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Truman Black; parents, Willie and Essie Ghorley Bradford; siblings, Christine Hicks, Leon Bradford, Evelyn Flowers, Freddie Bradford, William Bradford, Ruby Harbison, Neil...

Edna M. Link

Edna M. Link

May 24, 2017

Edna M. Link, 89, was granted her angel wings on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at her residence. She was a life-long resident of the Benton area.

Born on September 14, 1927 in Benton, TN, she was a former employee of Hardwick Clothes and TN Enamel Company of Cleveland, TN. She loved to crochet and make crafts. She...

Dennis Blaine Burchfield

Dennis Blaine Burchfield

May 17, 2017

Dennis Blaine Burchfield, 62, a resident of Benton, TN went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at his residence. He was surrounded by his family and close friends. Dennis was of the Christian faith. He enjoyed time with family and friends, hunting and fishing, and telling stories.

Dennis was preceded in death...

Sara Jean Jenkins

Sara Jean Jenkins

May 16, 2017

Sara Jean Howard Jenkins, 36, of Benton, TN went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 after complications from a lengthy illness. She loved watching her boys play football, music and singing. Her hobby was photography.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Luther and Reba Stone and Isaac and...

Emma Freeman

Emma Freeman

May 14, 2017

Emma A. Jewell Freeman, 72, of Benton, TN passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017 at her residence. She was a good cook and when she could drive, she was "on the go".

She was preceded in death by her step-father and mother, R. J. Cronan and Ruby Brewster Cronan; daughter, Pati Barker; grandson, Randy Johnston.

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Duncan E. Jones

Duncan E. Jones

May 12, 2017

Duncan E. Jones

Duncan E. Jones, 57, of Benton, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 in a local hospital.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Birdie Wallace Jones.

He is survived by his son, Eric Jones (Courtney) of Benton, Berry Jones of Benton; sister, Diane Keeler and husband, Roy...

Novella C Bishop

Novella C Bishop

Apr 21, 2017

Novella Cross Bishop, 88, lifelong resident of Polk County, TN, died on April 21, 2017, at a healthcare facility in Collegedale, TN, after and extended illness.

Novella was the youngest child of Daniel Marion Cross and Lou Woody Cross. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis David Bishop; daughter-in-law, Brenda Mercer Bishop; and siblings, Hester...

Larry Dale Moses

Larry Dale Moses

Apr 20, 2017

Larry Dale Moses, Jr., of Charleston, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 20, 2017. Born in Hammond IN, Mr. Moses spent the majority of his life in Southeast Tennessee. Mr. Moses graduated from Polk County High School in 1986 and enjoyed watching sports, fishing and spending time with his family and friends.

He was preceded...

James Alfred Rowton

James Alfred Rowton

Apr 15, 2017

Dr. James "Al" Alfred Rowton

Dr. James "Al" Alfred Rowton, 74, of Benton, TN passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017 in a Chattanooga hospital. While journeying through his life in this world, Al experienced many blessings and occasions that he thought were problems, but turned out to be blessings due to a loving Heavenly Father who transformed...

Charles Yates

Charles Yates

Apr 10, 2017

Charles Yates, 72, of Benton, TN passed away Monday, April 10, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John N. and Neallie Elizabeth Watson Yates.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanette Cain Yates; step-children, Randall (Tammy) Taylor, Penny Key, Pam (Ricky) Bell; grandchildren, Angela Key, Justin Key, Cynthia Bell; 5 great-grandchildren; sisters,...

Leon Couch

Leon Couch

Apr 3, 2017

Leon Couch, 83, of Benton, TN passed away at his residence on Monday, April 3, 2017. He was a good husband and father and enjoyed being with his family, especially his grandkids. He was a true outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Celia Clayton Couch; grandson, Jesse Couch;...

Dr. Daniel Thomas Fetzer, Ph.D.

Dr. Daniel Thomas Fetzer, Ph.D.

Mar 26, 2017

Dr. Daniel Thomas Fetzer, Ph.D., age 62, of Oak Ridge, TN, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2017 after an extended illness.

A native of Elizabethton, TN, he was the son of John W. Fetzer, Sr. and Helen Fetzer. He was a graduate of Elizabethton High School and East Tennessee State University. He received his doctorate in...

Logan T. Cross

Logan T. Cross

Mar 26, 2017

Logan T. Cross, 15, of Benton, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was a student at Polk County High School.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Sheena Nichole Stone.

Survivors include his father, Michael Cross, Jr., maternal grandfather, Bobby Stone and wife, Tina; maternal grandmother, Regina Townsend and...

Rassie "Laddie" Harold Clayton

Rassie "Laddie" Harold Clayton

Mar 22, 2017

Rassie "Laddie" Harold Clayton, 79, of Benton, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at his home after a lengthy illness. He loved his family and friends and enjoyed the outdoors. He was a member of the Shriners Ocoee Lodge 212 and Scottish Rites. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Clayton and Anzlee Qualls Rogers; grandmother, Belle...

Joshua C Vickers

Joshua C Vickers

Mar 16, 2017

A private service will be conducted Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Benton Seventh-Day Adventist Church Cemetery. Viewing Sunday, March 19th, 2017 03:00 pm Benton Seventh-Day Adventist Church Cemetery 145 Lifestyle Way, Benton TN 37307

Judy Hicks Lillard

Judy Hicks Lillard

Mar 5, 2017

Judy Carol Hicks Lillard, 72, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 at the family residence. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church of Benton, TN. She loved spending time with her family.

She was the daughter of the late Birch Ellis and Golda Ellis Jones. She was also preceded in death by a son, Allen Hicks;...