Feb 24, 2016

Alford Andrew Ferry (Little Man), 67, of Delano, TN was called to his Heavenly Home Wednesday, February 24, 2016. He was a loving spouse, father, grandfather and friend. He was a soldier in the Vietnam War and an even bigger soldier in his fight against cancer.

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

Feb 16, 2016

Wilbert W. Perian, 87, a resident of Benton, TN passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was an ordained minister, a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and was very fond of his church family. First, he loved to minister and go to church. He was kind hearted and very considerate of others needs. Second, he...

Feb 11, 2016

Bill Crumley, 74, of Benton, TN went to his heavenly home on February 11, 2016 to be with the mother whom he adored and the son he missed deeply. Bill was born July 12, 1941 to the late Andrew & Blanche "Hennie" Duggan Crumley.

Bill graduated from Polk County High School in 1959. He was a man...

Feb 3, 2016

Douglas Ray Shelton, 59, son of Winston and Irene Shelton of Delano, TN passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Starr Regional Medical Center, Athens, TN. He loved to spend time with his Dad working on lawn mowers

He is survived by his parents; brother, Woodley "Button" Shelton; nephews, Keith and Paul; niece, Jennifer; two great nieces...

Feb 2, 2016

James A. Hicks, 79, of Benton, TN passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at a Chattanooga hospital. He loved to hunt and fish and motorcycle ride. He was an avid bird watcher and made many bird houses through the years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Leana Presswood Hicks; daughter, Teresa Mantooth; parents, James L....

Jan 13, 2016

Eddie McTaggart, 46, of Benton, TN passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016. He was a loving son and brother. He loved to hunt and fish, go four wheeling and a Nascar fan. He was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his son, Hunter McTaggart; grandparents, Johnny and Annie Shelton and...

Jan 9, 2016

Edna Dean Green, 70, of Benton, TN passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016 at her residence. She was devoted to her family and dearly loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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

She is survived by her son, Mike (Sonya) Cronan of Benton,...

Jan 9, 2016

Mary Evans, 69, of Benton, TN passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. She loved to fish and warm weather.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clint and Irene Wilson; brothers, Gene Wilson, Clearance Wilson, Fred Wilson, Joe Wilson and Leslie Wilson; sister, Ruth Mantooth.

She is survived...

Jan 7, 2016

Gary Kenneth Dale, 57, of Delano, TN passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016 at his residence. He was a true outdoorsman. He loved to hunt, fish and was an avid Nascar fan. Most of all he was a wonderful husband, loving father and the "best" grandpa.

He was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Patricia...

Jan 6, 2016

Connie Irene Presswood was born October 22, 1946 in Benton, TN. She went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 6, 2016. She was a member of Mt. View Baptist Church in Benton, TN and a certified LPN who served in Bradley and Polk counties for many years. She loved to paint, crochet and garden. She could...

Dec 11, 2015

Mary Lois Green, 74, of Conasauga, passed away, Friday, December 11, 2015 at her residence. She attended Welcome Valley Baptist Church and was an employee from Beaulieu of America. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvie C. Green; parents, George Palmer and Fannie Lea Whisenant McClure. She is survived by her children, Rita (Jackie) Headrick of Ocoee,...

Dec 3, 2015

Charles Elmer Moorhouse, 88, of Ocoee, TN passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at a local facility. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Ocoee, TN and a member of Conasauga Lodge F&AM #396, Scottish Rite and the Republican Party. He was a WW11 veteran having served in the Navy. He enjoyed working in the garden,...

Dec 2, 2015

Barbara Jean Headrick Woody, 79, departed this world December 2, 2015 and was welcomed by her Heavenly Father into her eternal home. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a member of Shady Springs Baptist Church. She loved gardening, especially her flowers and she definitely had a green thumb. She was preceded in death...

Dec 1, 2015

Wilma Lucille Stinnett Shipman, 80, a resident of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015 in a local hospital. Her family was her life. She loved to cook for them, especially desserts. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred Henry and Stella Mae Cavett Stinnett; brothers, Marvin Stinnett and Jerry Stinnett. She is survived by her beloved...

Nov 29, 2015

Clyde "C.L." Lanning, 79, a resident of Delano, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015 at his residence. Everyone knew him as "Low Gear". His grandchildren were his life and he loved going to their ballgames, always giving instructions how to play better the next game. He was preceded in death by his; parents, Cecil and Gladys Crook Lanning; sister,...

Nov 29, 2015

Millard T. Owenby, 69, a resident of Athens, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his; parents, William Claude Owenby Sr. and Ola Pearl Owenby Cline; sister, Mary Sue Owenby; brothers, Ervin Owenby and Lester Owenby. Survivors include his daughter, Libby (Curtis) Lee; grandchildren, Dawson, Cameron, Emily, Sean, Ryan and Darren...

Nov 23, 2015

Mattie Adelle "Dell" Anderson, 92, passed away Monday, November 23, 2015 at Signature Health Care in Cleveland, TN. She moved to Tennessee in 1993 from Indiana. She attended Old Salem Baptist Church and loved her church family. She loved to crochet, enjoyed working cross word puzzles, a fabulous cook and candy maker. She was preceded in death by her...

Nov 19, 2015

Phillip M. Woody, 65, a resident of Old Fort passed away Thursday, November 19, 2015 at his home. He loved the outdoors, fishing and riding his four wheeler. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Craig; parents Charles M. and Mary Ruth Woody; brother, Michael Lee Woody. He is survived by...

Nov 11, 2015

Christine Dabbs, age 68, of Reliance, passed away Wednesday morning, November 11, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Dabbs; parents, Herman and Ruby Bryson; two sisters and three brothers. She is survived by children, Janet St. Clair and James Dabbs; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Joann Campbell of Reliance, TN and Tootie Davis of South...

Nov 4, 2015

T.J. McDonald, 81, of Benton, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at his home. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired from the Tennessee Department of Transportation. He was preceded in death by his parents, Traynor and Stella Moorhouse McDonald; sister, Mable Clark; brother, Willis Hoop...