Mar 9, 2025

William "Marty" Lillard, 61, of Delano, passed away on March 9, 2025.

He was born on June 5, 1963,in Athens, Tennessee, to the late Billy and Wanda Jenkins Lillard.

Throughout life, Marty was a prestigious brother, father and friend. He was a man of many trades, in his life he was a welder, machinist, car...

Mar 8, 2025

Mary Lewis, 101, a resident of Calhoun, TN, passed away on March 8, 2025, at her home.

She was born on February 29, 1924, in Polk County, to the late John Walter and Ella Florance Burchfield Lethco.

In her long lifetime she witnessed the Great Depression, the invention of smart devices, and voted in 21...

Mar 6, 2025

Robert Watson, known to everyone that knew him as Bobby, a devout husband, father, son, brother, and genuine friend, departed this life unexpectedly on March 6, 2025, ata local hospital. He, his wife, and two sons resided in Ocoee, where they have spentthe past eight years of marriage and began raising a precious little family. He was a graduate...

Mar 3, 2025

Sharleen Hewitt Jones Wall, 63, of Benton, went home to be with the Lord, on Monday, March 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on February 19, 1962, to the late Billy Hewitt and Kathleen Hewitt Grady.

Throughout life, Sharleen enjoyed decorating and making floral arrangements. She enjoyed doing this for her...

Mar 3, 2025

Joshua Cross, 35, of Billings, Montana, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, at a local hospital following a short illness.

A big, lovable giant, he left us far too soon! He had so much still to give. After high school and graduation from Cleveland State Community College, he spent his life working, exploring, learning and writing. Joshua...

Feb 23, 2025

Ulysis W. Cain, 80, of Benton, departed this life after a brief illness on February 23, 2025.

A graveside committal service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Oak Grove Cemetery, with Layspeaker Bill Blackwell presiding.

Family and friends will assemble at the cemetery for the committal service.

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Feb 19, 2025

Bobbie J. Nunley, 79, of Old Fort, departed this life on February 19, 2025.

No services will be held at this time.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.HigginsFuneral.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Higgins Funeral Home of Benton.

Feb 16, 2025

Austin "Buddy" Goforth, 91, of Reliance, departed this life on February 16, 2025.

He was born on March 5, 1933, in Polk County to the late John and Bessie Merrell Goforth.

The Goforth Family were original settlers to Polk County, settling on the Ocoee River, now known as Goforth Creek. Buddy worked for TVA including...

Feb 13, 2025

Lonnie Lawson Jones, 80, of McMinnville, Tennessee, formally of Cleveland, passed away on February 13, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on March 6, 1944, in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Brandon and Mary Hutson Jones.

Lonnie spent many years as a sales manager for Baynes Business Machine. He...

Feb 10, 2025

Melissa Gail Owens Andies, 56, of Cleveland, went home to be with the Lord, peacefully in her sleep on Monday, February 10, 2025.

She was born on March 24, 1968, in Etowah, Tennessee, to the late Jimmy and Juanita Cronan Owens.

Throughout life, Melissa enjoyed working in her garden and spending time with her family....

Feb 3, 2025

James Robert Presswood, 93, of the Oak Grove Community, Benton, departed this life on February 3, 2025.

He was born on April 5, 1931, in Benton, Tennessee to the late Elzie and Essie Maynor Presswood. James was a veteran of the Korean War, serving as a Cpl. in communications. Returning home in 1954, he married Marian Bailey,...

Jan 31, 2025

On January 31, 2025, our precious mother, Brenda J. Cates, 75, of Ocoee, TN was carried away to her Heavenly home by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

She worked at American Uniform in Conasauga for 25+ years, where she gained many friends that she loved dearly. She was of the Baptist faith and attended Ocoee Baptist...

Jan 29, 2025

Beecher Edward "Ed" Lawson Jr., 82, of the Benton Station Community, departed this life peacefully on January 29, 2025, at his home.

He was born on April 26, 1942, in Etowah, Tennessee, to the late Beecher E. Lawson, Sr. and Kathryn Dilworth Lawson. He was a graduate of Polk County High School where he received multiple honors...

Jan 26, 2025

Marvin "Red" Morgan, 75, of Benton, departed this life on January 26, 2025.

He was born on October 26, 1949, in Springtown, Tennessee to the late Carson and Donnie Blackwell Morgan.

"Red" was a pastor at Mountain View Baptist Church and Springtown Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. In his younger years, he loved...

Jan 25, 2025

Mary Maude Moore Burns, 87, of Benton, Tennessee passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025.

Mary was born August 30, 1937, on the family farm in Bulls Gap, Tennessee to the late Keith Moore and Cordelia Snapp Moore.

She was a member of North Cleveland Baptist Church and last attended church at Delano Baptist Church. She...

Jan 23, 2025

Lois Johnson Bates, 99, of Benton, passed away on January 23, 2025.

She was born on February 7, 1925, in Varnell, GA, to the late John H. and Edna Johnson, and grew up in Conasauga, TN throughout her early years.

Lois graduated from Polk County High School in 1943, and began working in Oak Ridge,...

Jan 17, 2025

Eloise Eugene Carruth Waters, 78, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, at her home, surrounded by family who loved her dearly. She battled metastatic bile duct cancer for one year.

She was born in Benton, Tennessee, to the late Fletus and Marie Coe Carruth.

Eloise leaves behind...

Jan 17, 2025

Janice Loretta "Monk" Beard Crabtree, 85, a cherished wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, and sister, departed this life on January 17, 2025, as her sister's residence.

She was born on June 25, 1939, in Maryville, TN, to the late Byran and Marie Passmore Beard.

"Monk" learned at an early age the beauty of life filled with...

Jan 8, 2025

Charles "Dub" Adams, 87, of Delano, passed away, peacefully, at his residence on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on October 12, 1937, to the late Marvin Adams and Zella Wilcox Adams Rymer.

Dub was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Greasy Creek, TN. He was a deacon...

Jan 8, 2025

Gary Lynn Dixon, 73, of Benton, passed away peacefully at his home on January 8, 2025.

He was born June 7, 1951, in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Roy and Dorothy Dixon. Gary was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Gary had a deep love for spending time with his grandchildren, working on fast...