Apr 2, 2025

Billy Neal Rogers, aged 69, of Benton, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025, at a hospital in Knoxville. Born on April 21, 1955, in Etowah, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Jay D. Rogers and Netty Lee Armstrong Rogers. Billy was a devoted fan of the Tennessee Vols and spent his career as the owner and...

Mar 29, 2025

James W. "J.W." Lee Sr., aged 85, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025, at his home in Calhoun, TN. Born on November 29, 1939, in Servilla, TN, he was the beloved son of Rev. William Lafayette "Bill" and Martha Donnie Forrester Lee. J.W. was the youngest of ten children and often joked that his parents stopped having children...

Mar 28, 2025

Willa Dean Trentham Duggan, 63, a lifelong resident of Benton, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Born on March 3, 1962, in Athens, Tennessee, she was the cherished daughter of Johnnie Sue Shelton Walden and the late James Marvin Trentham.

Willa Dean was a devoted member of...

Mar 26, 2025

Barbara Jean Parish, aged 81, of Reliance, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 29, 1943, to the late Thurman Coy Parish and Susie King Parish, Barbara was a cherished member of the community and a devoted member of Hiwassee Union Baptist Church.

Barbara dedicated...

Mar 18, 2025

Bobby F. Lea, 88, of Ocoee, departed this life peacefully on March 18, 2025, at a Chattanooga healthcare facility.

A Celebration of Life service will be held later with dates and times to be announced.

A full obituary will be published as soon as available.

Higgins Funeral Home of Benton is in charge...

Mar 15, 2025

Justin S. Bryson, 41, of Benton, passed away on March 15, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on September 19, 1983, in Cleveland, Tennessee to Joseph Samuel Bryson and Bobbie Lynn Stiles Jackson.

Justin's greatest love was his faith in our Savior, Jesus Christ. He immersed himself in the...

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...