Obituaries
Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area
Connie N. Yates
Jul 14, 2010
Connie Norene Yates, 53, of Chattanooga and a former resident of Polk County, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2010 in a Chattanooga hospital. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Blanche C. Moates Yates. She is survived by her daughters, Dava Marlene Martin and husband, Rick of Athens and Maranda...
Geraldine Dorothy Waters
Jul 12, 2010
Geraldine Dorothy Goforth Water, 74, of Bradley County, passed away Monday, July 12, 2010 at her residence. She was a seamstress for 20 years with Hi Lo Industries. She was a member of Archville Baptist Church in Reliance. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Dolly McDonald Goforth; stepmother, Edna Goforth; daughter, Virginia Ledford; sisters, Linda...
Dewayne B. Mctaggart
Jun 28, 2010
Dewayne Bunyon McTaggart, 63, of Benton, received his ultimate healing on Monday, June 28, 2010. He served in the United States Army. He was a member of Old Ocoee Baptist. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bunyon McTaggart and Elfrieda Slack McTaggart and the mother of his children, Betty McTaggart Firestone. He is survived by his children,...
Jean Bryan
Jun 19, 2010
Imogene (Jean) Allen Bryan, 87, of Benton, passed away, Friday, June 18, 2010 in an Athens healthcare facility. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Bryan; parents, Fornie and Madie Lee Morgan Allen; sisters, Edith A. King and Myrtle Allen; brothers, J.D. Allen, Andy G. Allen and Amos L. Allen. She...
Edward John Tucker
Jun 19, 2010
Edward (Eddie) J. Tucker, 74, a current resident of Benton, passed away June 18, 2010, at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born in New York, NY. He was a parishioner of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church in Cleveland. He was a member of the National Rifle Association, an avid fisherman, loved camping...
Arnold Edward Smith
Jun 10, 2010
Arnold Edward Smith, 88, of Polk County, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2010 in an Etowah hospital. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He was retired from the construction business and the Polk County Board of Education. He was also a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Reliance Masonic Lodge. He was...
Betty I. Lewis
May 26, 2010
Betty I. Lewis, of Benton, 70, born into this world on March 24, 1940 received unto the Lord on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at her residence. She was retired from Hardwick Clothes. She was an avid Tennessee sports fan. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Benton. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and...
Lois Ruth Ross
May 21, 2010
Lois Ruth Morgan Ross a resident of Benton, passed away Friday, May 21, 2010 at the family residence. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Benton. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Ross; parents, Andrew J. Morgan and Nora Bridel Morgan; sisters: Ethelene Morgan Estep and Bonnie Morgan Butler; brothers: Robert Morgan, Roy Morgan,...
Grace L. Lawson
May 18, 2010
Grace Ledford Lawson, 92, former resident of Ocoee, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2010 in a local healthcare facility. She lived in the area all her life and was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church in Ocoee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Lee Lawson, who passed away in 1998; parents, James and Zone Goforth Ledford;...
Billy A. Bishop
May 14, 2010
Billy A. Bishop, 76, a lifetime resident of Benton, passed away in a local hospital Friday, May 14, 2010. He was a member of Old Ocoee Baptist Church. He owned and operated Bishop Manufacturing Company for over 25 years. He also owned and operated B&R Furniture. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee Anderson and Willie Mae...
Crystal Marie Meyers
May 9, 2010
Crystal Marie Ballew Meyers, 27, of Benton, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010. She was a 2001 graduate of Polk County High School. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, J. D. Woody. She is survived by her husband, Chuck Meyers; parents, Grant and Martha Ballew; sister, Racynda Ballew; brother, Ray Ballew;...
Viola Perian
May 6, 2010
Viola Eaton Perian, 69, of Benton, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2010 at her residence. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Archie and Lena Hunt Eaton. She is survived by her husband, Wilbert Perian; daughters, Una Mae Rogers, Debra Ann Simmonds and Janice Marie Perian; son, Wilbert...
Thelma Mcclary
May 3, 2010
Thelma Hurt McClary, 83, of Hemet, California, passed away Monday, May 3, 2010. She grew up in Ocoee, TN and graduated from Polk County High School. After high school she attended and graduated from Mars Hill College in North Carolina. She made her home and raised her family in California and had lived there most of her life. She...
Glenn A. Burris
Apr 28, 2010
Glenn A. Burris, 70, of Benton, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at his residence surrounded by his family after a 14 month courageous battle with glioblastoma brain cancer. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He graduated from Calhoun High School in 1957. He retired from Bowater with 41 years of service. He was a member of...
Ruth Ann Hampton
Apr 21, 2010
Ruth Ann Johnson Hampton, 87, a life long resident of Benton, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at her home. She was a seamstress for different manufacturing companies and secretary for her husband in the Register of Deeds office in Polk County. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Benton. She was preceded in death by her...
Lisa Ann Morris
Apr 15, 2010
Lisa Ann Morris, 39, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2010. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Gilbert Clave, Jr. She is survived by her husband, Michael Morris; daughter, Megan Morris; mother, Connie Moss Clave; and brother, Edward Lee Harrison. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Benton Memorial Gardens...
Robert W. Mcdonald
Apr 7, 2010
Robert "Johnny" William McDonald, 88, a life long resident of Benton, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2010 in a Chattanooga hospital. He retired with Maytag. He attended Little Conasauga Baptist Church in Crandall, GA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Cleo Burris McDonald; parents, Robert and Lucy Morgan McDonald; brothers, Robert, Walter and Jim McDonald; and...
Pamela A. Hayes
Mar 24, 2010
Pamela A. Ryback Hayes, 63, a resident of Charleston for the past nine years, formerly of Tampa, FL, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at the family residence. She was of the Catholic faith. Mrs. Hayes loved animals. Her children thought of her as the best mother in the world and she will be greatly missed. She was preceded...
Edith Cloud Pritchard
Mar 22, 2010
Edith Cloud Pritchard, 91, of Ocoee, passed away Monday, March 22, 2010 in healthcare facility in Decatur, GA. She received her education with Polk County Schools and was a graduate of Polk County High School. She also graduated from Berea College in Berea, KY. She retired from the Internal Revenue Service as a tax specialist. She was a member...
Nancy Sue Mcdonald
Mar 15, 2010
Nancy Sue Smith McDonald, 67, of Benton, passed away Monday, March 15, 2010 at her residence. She was a member of Welcome Valley Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Lee "Sonny" McDonald, Jr. and father, James Lark Smith. She is survived by her mother, Grace Goins Smith of Benton; children, Andy McDonald and wife,...
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