Obituaries
Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area
Betty J. Stephens
Nov 18, 2010
Betty J. Shipman Stephens, 73, of Benton, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2010 at the family residence. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Willie Kersey Shipman; daughter, Donna Sue Higgins Steele; and brother Bobby Don Shipman. She is survived by her husband, Donald Stephens of Benton;...
Johnny Andrew Wiilcox
Nov 11, 2010
Johnny Andrew Wilcox, 40, a life long resident of Benton, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2010 at the family residence. He was a member of Benton Station Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Shannon Smith Wilcox of Benton; two children: Brooke Wilcox and Chaise Wilcox both of Benton; father, Dennis Wilcox; mother, Brenda Price Wilcox; sister, Denise...
Sarah Pauline Gilliland
Nov 8, 2010
Sarah Pauline Stone Gilliland, 89, a lifelong resident of Polk County, passed away Monday, November 8, 2010 at an Etowah Healthcare facility. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ovie Stone and Sarah Elizabeth Burris Stone; and son, Spencer Gilliland; brothers: Clifford Stone, A. B. Stone, Spencer Stone and Loyd...
Georgia Duvell Bates
Nov 6, 2010
Georgia (Doc) Duvell Bates, 93, a resident of Benton, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2010 at the family residence. She was a member of Zion Baptist Church. She retired after 35 years of service in the sewing industry. Mrs. Bates was the daughter of the late John Henry Shields and Emma Louise Lawson Shields and was also preceded in...
Samuel James Rogers
Nov 6, 2010
Samuel "Sammy" James Rogers, 50, a life time resident of Benton, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2010 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Benton. Sammy was an adored son and wonderful loving husband. He worked for years as a white water guide in Tennessee, West Virginia and Costa Rica (where he met...
Irene Shaw
Oct 18, 2010
Irene Frase Shaw, 67, a resident of Cleveland and a former resident of Polk County, passed away Monday, October 18, 2010 at the family residence. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Shaw was the daughter of the late Fred Frase and Cordie Plemmons Frase and was also preceded in death by her husband, James Shaw and three brothers...
Lorene Toomey
Oct 6, 2010
Lorene Toomey, 79, a resident of Old Fort, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2010 in a Chattanooga hospital. She worked at American Uniform Company, but was a homemaker for most of her life. She was a very active member of Blue Ridge Temple Baptist Church where she loved to sing. She was very devoted to her family and friends...
Judy A, Evans
Oct 5, 2010
Judy Rogers Evans, age 60, a resident of Benton, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2010 in a Chattanooga hospital. She was a member of Zion Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Elsie Hicks Rogers; brothers; Buddy Rogers, Norman Rogers, and Odean Rogers; and one sister. Survivors include her husband, Roger Evans of Benton;...
Jim Jenkins
Sep 22, 2010
Jim (Bug) Jenkins went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Mr. Jenkins was the son of the late Nip Jenkins and Demerce Lee Jenkins and was also preceded in death by his siblings, Sally Jenkins, Clyde Jenkins, Mike Jenkins, Ruth Corvin, Hazel Hall, Cindy Haney, Riley Jenkins;...
Bobby G. Cate
Sep 18, 2010
Bobby Grundy Cate, 75, a lifelong resident of Ocoee, TN, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2010, at a local hospital. He retired from Duracell and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Velma Lowery Cate; one son - Brian Cate; and two sisters and one brother. He is...
Avenelle Ghorley
Sep 16, 2010
Annie Avenelle (Lillard) Ghorley, 86, a life long resident of Benton, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2010 in an Etowah healthcare facility. She was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church. She was retired from Hilo Chair Factory. Mrs. Ghorley was the daughter of the late Floyd Lillard and Laura Alice Bates Lillard and was also preceded in...
James D. Toomey
Sep 8, 2010
James (J.D.) Toomey, age 79 , a resident of Old Fort, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2010 in a Chattanooga hospital. He worked at Kelman's and Cleveland Chair until he retired in 1994. He then worked as a maintenance man at South Polk Elementary School where he loved all the children he came in contact with. He was a...
Anthony Eldridge Martin
Aug 25, 2010
Anthony "Tony" Eldridge Martin, 41, passed away on August, 26, 2010. Tony was a fierce protector of those he called friends and family. He had an amazing heart. He lived with the philosophy of "live life to it's fullest", and that's what he did. He enjoyed the simple things in life like; fishing with his brother and sons, camping...
James Windle Bell
Aug 22, 2010
James (Jim) Windle Bell, 78, a resident of Benton passed away Sunday, August 22, 2010 in a local hospital. Mr. Bell was a member of Old Salem Baptist Church in Delano, TN. Mr. Bell was a native of Perryville, Arkansas and attended the University of Arkansas where he received a Bachelor of Science in Journalism Degree. He was a...
Raymond Edward Stanford
Aug 22, 2010
Raymond Edward Stanford, 86, of Reliance, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2010 at a local healthcare facility. He was a member of the Benton Church of God. He was retired from IBM. Mr. Stanford was the son of the late Earl F. Stanford and Lucy Peck Stanford and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Rhonda Decker, brother...
James Harold Wiley
Aug 17, 2010
James Harold Wiley, born September 25, 1927 passed away peacefully August 17, 2010 at his home in Oak Ridge, TN. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served with the 5th Calvary Regiment in Japan during WWII. Mr. Wiley was retired from Union Carbide after 41 years of loyal service. He was preceded in death by...
Betty Jean Bates
Aug 12, 2010
Betty Jean Byrd Bates, 77, a life long resident of Benton, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2010 at the family residence. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Bates was the daughter of the late Thomas Edward Byrd and Tennie Lankford Byrd. She is survived by her husband, Billy Gene Bates of Benton; two children and...
Clifton Locke
Jul 25, 2010
Clifton Locke, 68, of Benton, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2010 in a local hospital. He served in the United States Army. He retired as a construction worker. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Amanda Blackwell Locke; brothers, James M Locke, Aaron Locke and Raymond Locke; and...
Ernest A. Raymond
Jul 25, 2010
Ernest Augustus Raymond, 80, of Benton, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2010 at his residence. He was retired from the United States Marine Corps where he served as an officer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Helen Beller Raymond; son, Roger Raymond; and brother, Carl Raymond. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Shelton Raymond;...
Carl Jenkins
Jul 19, 2010
Reverend Carl Jenkins, 55, of Benton, passed away Monday, July 19, 2010 at his residence. He was a member of Welcome Valley Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Minnie Lou Thomas Jenkins; and brothers, Warren Jenkins and Walter Jenkins. He is survived by his wife,...
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