Nov 4, 2016

Bess Hester Park, 85, of Ooltewah, TN passed away Friday, November 4, 2016. She was born in Polk County, living in Bradley County and Tampa, Florida and most recently in Hamilton County. She was a retired accountant, loved being with her family and sewing.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Warren H. and Anna Bennett...

Oct 20, 2016

Leon "Don" Bradford, age 75, a well-known dairy farmer in Polk and Bradley Counties, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, October 20, 2016. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Delano.

He was preceded in death by his parents Willie and Essie Mae Bradford; sisters, Christine Hicks, Ruby Harbison, Evelyn Steele and brothers, Bill...

Oct 20, 2016

Jefferey "Scott" Cearley, age 46, of Benton, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016. Born on October 8, 1970 to Steve and Judy Long Cearley, he was a native and lifelong resident of Polk County. Scott was a member of Chestuee Worship Center where he served as a deacon. Scott was called to preach in 2003 and spoke at various...

Oct 10, 2016

Mary V. "Midge" Cheek, 71, a lifetime resident of Benton, TN passed away Monday, October 10, 2016. She loved horses and had an extensive collection of horse pictures, feeding and watching hummingbirds and going fishing with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Cheek; parents Cecil and Lena Bates Rogers.

She is survived...

Oct 7, 2016

J. P. Bates, 92, of Benton, TN passed away Friday morning, October 7, 2016 at his home. He was born April 28, 1924 in Polk County to the late Flavis and Burtie Lewis Bates. Hewas a lifelong member of Zion Baptist Church, loved ole time gospel music and going to church.

He was preceded in death by...

Oct 6, 2016

Edna L. Rogers, 88, of Benton, TN passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016. Everyone knew Edna from her small clothing store that she operated for years in Benton. When Edna was in her seventies and eighties, she loved to deliver meals on wheels and look after friends. She was a member of Zion Baptist Church.

She was...

Sep 22, 2016

Matthew Smith, 17, of Ocoee, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2016. He was a member of Hillcrest Church of God. He played football for Polk County High School as a freshman and served as manager of the team for the past two years.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ement Smith and grandfather, L.V....

Sep 7, 2016

Johnny McMurray

Johnny McMurray, 64, of Benton, TN passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at a Chattanooga hospital. He loved to work on cars and float the Hiwassee River.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lorrinne Gann McMurray.

He is survived by his wife, Linda McMurray; daughter, Jamie...

Aug 29, 2016

Janet Shelton McTaggart Chapman, 65, a resident of Cleveland, TN went home to be with the Lord August 29, 2016. She passed away at her daughters home in Cleveland, TN. Janet was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Shes a native of Benton, TN but lived in Pasadena, TX for 20 years. She worked many jobs over the...

Aug 25, 2016

Jamie Swanson, 44, of Benton, TN passed away Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland, TN. He loved Polk County High School sports and attended all the sporting events. He was an honorary member of Mt. View Baptist Church and was loved by everyone.

He is survived by mother, Liz Swanson and father, James Swanson;...

Aug 24, 2016

Steve Wallace Stewart, 65, of Benton, TN passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at his residence. He loved to hunt and fish. He worked at Maytag for 43 years but couldnt wait to come home and be with his family.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dianne Stewart; son, Steve Franklin Stewart; parents, Tom and...

Aug 22, 2016

Edna Blankenship, 71, of Benton, TN passed away Monday, August 22, 2016 at her residence. She loved to work crossword puzzles, was an avid gardener but her grandchildren were her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John W. & Dorothy Mae Burns Day; sister, Frances Calhoun,

She is survived by her daughters,...

Aug 15, 2016

Hubert Merrell, 79, of Reliance, TN passed away on Monday, August 15, 2016 at his residence. He was a true outdoorsman. He loved to turkey hunt, fish, camp, and dig ginseng.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hoyt and Mary Rymer Merrell; infant grandson, Joshua Rymer.

He is survived by his loving and...

Aug 8, 2016

Michael Key, 58, of Benton, TN passed away Monday, August 8, 2016 at his residence. He was technically savvy, a big TN Vol fan but his first love was his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Haskell and Mozelle Burris Key.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Penny Taylor...

Aug 7, 2016

Scott E. Dalton, 37, of Reliance, TN passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at his residence. He was an outdoorsman who loved fishing, hunting and gardening. He loved his family and his girls were his world.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Enos and Helen Dalton.

He is survived by his wife,...

Jul 31, 2016

J. D. Rymer, 83, of Delano, TN passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at his residence. He was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church and loved his pastor. He was a good husband and father and loved his community. He was always helping others and freely gave his time to those in need. His garden was his...

Jul 31, 2016

Werni C. Thiron, 74, of Riceville, TN passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016. He was ageless and loved life. He loved his family and was a mini-farmer at heart. In 1980, he established Mirror Image Color Lab in Cleveland, TN.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul P. and Marie Hermans Thiron.

He...

Jul 28, 2016

Judy Burrows, 69, of Benton, TN passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the family residence. She loved to cook for her family and watch her children and grandchildren play ball.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Warren G. and Helen Pauline Passmore Beard; brothers, Donnie, David and Jimmy Randall Beard; brothers-in-law, Kenneth Akins and...

Jul 16, 2016

John "Catfish" Richard Shelton, Sr., 58, of Delano passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016 at his home. He was a member of Archville Baptist Church.

Survivors include his parents, John Avery and Mildred Winget Shelton; children, John Richard Shelton, Jr., Jeremy Shelton and Jason Shelton all of Benton; four grandchildren; brothers: Bobby, Avery, Tommy and Zeb Shelton...

Jul 12, 2016

Minnie Bain, 67, of Reliance, TN passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in a local hospital. She loved serving the Lord, going to church and spending time with her family and grandchildren who were the love of her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Jewel Goforth Green; sister, Lois Jackson; brother, Bill...