Oct 30, 2017

David Evans, 71, of Benton, TN went home to be with the Lord October 30, 2017 in a local hospital surrounded by family and friends. David was a member of Welcome Valley Baptist Church. He served in the U. S. Marines during the Vietnam War, was a member of Ocoee Lodge 212 and retired from Maytag after 40 years....

Oct 24, 2017

Robert Leon Lindner, 77, of Sauk Village, IL passed away October 24, 2017. He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from LTV Steel. He was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Frances Smotherman Lindner; parents, Chester and Josephine Burchfield Lindner; brother, Fred Lindner; brother-in-law, Homer...

Oct 13, 2017

Gloria Mae Hicks, 73, of Benton, TN passed away Friday, October 13, 2017 at her residence. She was a member and attended Oak Grove Baptist Church and loved her church family. Gloria was always smiling and open hearted to everyone. She lived in foster homes all her childhood and above all she made sure her family knew they were...

Oct 8, 2017

Anna Mae Davenport Wiseman, 82, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017. She spent her life in Cleveland and Polk County. She worked several in sewing manufacturing and after retirement she worked for the Forestry Department in Polk Co., TN. She was of the Baptist faith and will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her...

Oct 7, 2017

Patricia Ann Rinehart Queen, 69, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was an artist, never met a stranger and was a lovable person.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley Queen; mother, Pauline Rinehart; brother, Paul Watson; maternal grand-parents, Bill and Ida Free; mother-in-law, Mae Queen; aunt, Ruby Duncan....

Oct 6, 2017

Larry Edward Jenkins

Larry was retired from Mayfield Dairy Farms and had served as the School Resource Officer at Polk County High School.

He was of Baptist faith who loved his country, his family, Polk County football, working in his yard and on his trucks.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents,...

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;...