Obituaries
Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area
Kermit Charles Taylor
Dec 7, 2010
Kermit Charles Taylor, 76, a resident of Chattanooga, died Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at the family residence. He was a former resident of Reliance, TN and a member of Hiwassee Union Baptist Church. He retired from Dixie Yarn after 45 years of service. He loved Tennessee football and playing with his grandson. He was preceded in death by his...
Martha Cordelia Rymer
Nov 27, 2010
Martha "Granny" Rymer, age 103, of Reliance, TN, Greasy Creek Community was born October 1, 1907 and passed away November 27, 2010 at home from an illness under family hospice care. She was a life long resident of Polk County. She attended Dripping Rock School in 1912. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and was a Sunday...
Dorothy A. Davis
Nov 27, 2010
Dorothy Adelaide Gilbert Davis, age 95, of Conasauga, Tennessee passed away Saturday, November 27, 2010 at The Lantern Alzheimer's Facility in Collegedale, TN. Mrs. Davis was born in the historic Hildebrand Home on the Ocoee River. She is the fourth daughter of John A. and Nora Gilbert. A life long resident of Polk County TN Mrs. Davis graduated from...
Mary Ellen Witt
Nov 24, 2010
Mary Ellen Witt, 80, a resident of Benton, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at the family residence. She was retired from American Uniform. She was a member of Benton United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elias and Florence Johnson Runion; son, Brian Hall; brothers, Langston E Runion, James Vencil Runion, John P. Runion...
Roy Elmer Burns
Nov 23, 2010
Roy (Dick) Elmer Burns, 81, a resident of Benton passed away November 23, 2010 at the family home. He was a member of Old Ocoee Baptist Church. Mr. Burns was employed for over 55 years at Simpson Construction and Simpson Bridge Company, where he was respected for his strong work ethic. He enjoyed his retirement years working around his...
Reba Nell Lewis
Nov 20, 2010
REBA NELL SMITH LEWIS, 92, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2010, in a Chattanooga health facility. She was a lifelong resident of Polk County, She graduated from Polk Co. High School in 1936 and was a member of Benton Station Baptist Church. She was retired from American Uniform. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. V. H....
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...
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