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...

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...