Jul 10, 2016

Doug Dillingham, 59, of Benton, TN passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016 at his residence. He was born in McMinn County but lived the majority of his life in Polk County. He was a 1974 graduate of Polk County High School and had been employed for 20 years at Crystal Geyser Roxane Water Co. He enjoyed playing golf and...

Jun 30, 2016

David C. Russell, 55, of Benton, TN passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016 ina Knoxville healthcare facility. He loved to sing and did it well and occasionally played the guitar. He had a silly sense of humor and a smile that could brighten up anyones day. He always talked about his three girls, his family and made it a...

Jun 23, 2016

Burch Glen Cross, 63, of Benton, TN went home to be with the Lord on Thursday,June 23, 2016. He was born July 21, 1952. He was of the Baptist faith and attended Welcome Valley Baptist Church. He was a very loving and caring man. He loved fast Fords, drag racing, farming and helping others. He retired from Bendix in...

Jun 17, 2016

Susan Collins, 51, of Reliance, TN passed away Friday, June 17, 2016 at her residence. She liked yard sales and collecting "junk" treasures. She especially loved being a Nanna and will be missed dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester Dempsey and Shirley Mae Collins.

She is survived by her daughter, Josephine...

Jun 15, 2016

Helen Bates, 74, of Benton, TN passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at the family residence. She retired from Polk County High School as teacher of Social Studies. She was Polk County Teacher of the year and proud of the opportunity to set up the curriculum to teach Bible History. She was a member of First Baptist Chruch in...

Jun 11, 2016

Mary J. Cronan, 73, of Benton, TN passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Starr Regional Medical Center in Etowah, TN. She loved her flowers, gardening and was an avid reader.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Aznef Seto Green and sister, Edna Green.

She is survived by her husband, William...

May 26, 2016

Arthur F. Lovain, 85, of Delano, TN passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016 at an Etowah Healthcare facility. He raised, trained and showed Arabian horses for 40 plus years. He retired from Chrysler Motors after 32 years working in skilled trades.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Franklin and Katie Lovain; sisters, Katherine King, Mildred...

May 16, 2016

Judy A. Long, 63, of Benton, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016 at her residence. She enjoyed researching her family genealogy and "getting together" with her high school friends. She was a member of Welcome Valley Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn E. Long; parents Jim and Letha Cain.

Survivors include her...

Apr 24, 2016

Harold "Pete" Dills, 69, of Charleston, TN was passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016 at his residence. He was a lifelong resident of the Benton Station Community, served in the United States Army and a Vietnam Veteran. He enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and...

Apr 14, 2016

Martha Rena Matilda Hodges Hayes, 98, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016 in Cleveland, TN. Rena was born April 27, 1917 in Grainger County, TN to the late James Andy and Ethyl Seymour Hodges.

Rena was a graduate of Carson Newman College in Jefferson City, TN. She was a retired school teacher from the Polk County School...

Apr 13, 2016

Franklin D. Ledford, 68, of Ocoee, TN passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at his residence. He was a Vietnam Veteran. He was a former TN State Trooper and truck driver. He enjoyed going to school, and in his 50s he continued his education and earned his BS in accounting from Lee University

He was preceded in...

Apr 11, 2016

Ralph L. Milen, 80, of Benton, TN passed away Monday, April 11, 2016 in a local hospital. He owned Milen Trucking Co., Inc. and drove for 40 plus years. He was witty and everyone enjoyed his humor. He loved his dogs, Brody and Miss Kitty.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Ada Dixon...

Apr 7, 2016

Edd Lee Shelton, 70, of the Pinhook Community in Polk County, TN passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016 at his residence. He was a creative inventor, loved to tinker and a true outdoorsman.

He was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church and retired from Johns Manville.

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

Mar 28, 2016

Blanche G. Parker, 86, a resident of Benton, TN passed away Monday, March 28, 2016 at the family residence. She was a graduate of Polk County High School. She was an excellent seamstress and made all the girls dresses. She enjoyed reading, especially the Bible which she read through many, many times. She also enjoyed traveling with the family...

Mar 26, 2016

Dorothy M. Stephens Brown, 88, a resident of Benton,TNpassed away Saturday, March 26, 2016 at a local healthcare facility. She retired in 1993 from American Uniform in Cleveland after 39 years of service. She was a member of Clear View Baptist in Benton.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Clyde Lee Brown;...

Mar 15, 2016

James L. Parker, Jr., 88, a resident of Benton, TN passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at the family residence. He was a bluegrass guitar and bass player and enjoyed entertaining people with the family bluegrass band. He was the security guard for the Polk County Fair Association for 30+ years. The Friday night bluegrass event at the fair...

Mar 14, 2016

Edward Lee Prater, 56, of Cleveland, TN and native of Polk County, TN passed away Monday, March 14, 2016 at his residence. He was a 1977 graduate of Polk County High School.

He was a veteran having served in the United States Air Force. He had worked at Magic Chef, construction and resort sales during a portion...

Mar 1, 2016

Richard Earl Bain, 43, a resident of Wellington, CO and a native of Polk County, TN, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016. He was an outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish and go boating. His dogs were "His Children".

He is survived by his wife, Tina Marie Trinidad; parents; Joseph Richard and Brenda Faye Bain; sisters,...

Feb 29, 2016

Anna Ruth Green, 102, of Benton, TN passed away Monday, February 29, 2016 at an Athens healthcare facility. She and her husband "Rat" owned Greens Grocery Store for many years and made loyal and lifelong friends. She loved to quilt, garden and had the "gift of gab". And she loved to "go" anywhere, anytime, anyplace.

She was...

Feb 26, 2016

Dixie Akin, 91, of Ocoee, TN passed away Friday, February 26, 2016 at a Cleveland healthcare facility. She loved her family, cooking and quilting. She was a member of Tennga Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Herman D. Akin; sisters, Nan Patterson and Bessie Burris.

She is survived...