Jul 2, 2024

Bill Miller, 74, of Delano, TN, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024, surrounded by family and loved ones.

He was born on March 13, 1950, in Delano, to Lois Tullock Miller and the late Clyde Miller. Throughout life, Bill enjoyed working in Radio Broadcasting starting at an early age at WCPH in Etowah, as Suitcase Simpson at...

Jun 24, 2024

Martha Sue York, 83, of Old Fort, went to be with our Lord and Savior peacefully on June 24, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family.

She was born on March 14, 1941, in Madisonville, Tennessee, to the late Gus and Louie-Ethel Elizabeth Crowder Hawkins.

Throughout life, Ms. Martha enjoyed flea markets, reading, ceramics, fishing, gardening...

Jun 23, 2024

Chris Danny Stewart, 56, of LaFayette, Georgia, departed this life on June 23, 2024, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.

He was born on August 17, 1967, in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late William "Darnell" and Nora Gibbs Stewart.

Chris was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fox hunting. He loved spending time with...

Jun 22, 2024

Vondell Morgan, 81, of Reliance, departed this life peacefully on June 22, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family.

She was born on August 20, 1942, in Reliance, Tennessee to the late Joseph and Beulah Merrell Crumley.

Throughout life, Ms. Vondell enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking, and taking care of her family. She was a lifetime member...

Jun 18, 2024

Karen Burchfiel, 63, of Cleveland, departed this life peacefully at home on June 18, 2024, amongst her beloved family.

She was born on December 30, 1960, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to the late Arthur and Nora (Scates) Randolph.

Throughout life, Mrs. Karen was a dedicated and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who loved everyone...

Jun 17, 2024

Cynthia La-Verne White, 58, of Cleveland, TN passed away peacefully Monday, June 17th, 2024.

She was born July 1, 1965, to Kenneth Harold Gates Sr. and Shirley Ann Josephine Gates.

Throughout her life, Cynthia, known to some as "Cindy", was a homemaker who loved watching movies, reading her favorite books, spending time with her beloved...

Jun 15, 2024

David Milton Foote, 89, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on June 15, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born on December 10, 1934, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Dorothy Noonan and Alton G. Foote. Throughout life, Dave enjoyed working on his farm and spending time in the wheat fields, while enjoying...

Jun 13, 2024

Barbara Diane May Stone, 70, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on June 13, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family.

She was born on March 15, 1954, in Chattanooga to Betty Hutcheson May and the late Billy R. May.

Throughout life, Ms. Barbara was an outdoor enthusiast, loving to have spent time in the Smoky...

Jun 10, 2024

Lecia Mae Hedden Colley, 86, of Reliance, departed this life peacefully on June 10, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family at the family residence.

She was born on May 17, 1938, in Coker Creek, Tennessee, to the late William L. and Millie Dalton Hedden.

Throughout life, Lecia loved the Lord with all her heart, and...

Jun 8, 2024

Jeffrey L. Griffis, 58, of Benton, departed this life on June 8, 2024, at his residence. There will be no services at this time. Arrangements are entrusted to Higgins Funeral Home of Benton.

Jun 7, 2024

Dianne L. Kromida, 76, of Ocoee, departed this life on June 7, 2024, at her residence. There will be no services at this time. Arrangements are entrusted to Higgins Funeral Home of Benton.

Jun 7, 2024

Connie Jo "PeeWee" Dalton Carroll, 73, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on June 7, 2024, at Bradley Healthcare & Rehab Center.

"PeeWee" was born in Athens, Tennessee, to the late James "Jimmy" and Bertha Louise "Potsy" Bradford Dalton. She is the granddaughter of the late Charles Marion and Emma Bessie Long Bradford.

Connie "PeeWee"...

May 24, 2024

James Edward Lamb, Jr., 59, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on May 24, 2024, in Sewanee, TN.

He was born on February 4, 1965, in Cleveland, Tennessee, to the late James Edward and Paula Sue Gyor Lamb, Sr.

Throughout life, Jay was a skilled and talented welder and coached football for Polk County Youth...

May 23, 2024

Carole Lillard Pirkle, 67, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on May 23, 2024, at a local hospital.

She was born on July 20, 1956, in Athens, Tennessee, to Dolores Payne and the late Abraham Lillard.

Throughout life, Ms. Carole faithfully served in the healthcare profession for 30 plus years, retiring in 2016.

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May 11, 2024

William Louis "Bill" Cross, 56, of Chatsworth, GA., departed this life peacefully on May 11, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family.

He was born on December 3, 1967, in Benton, Tennessee, to the late William and Mary Ellen Vry Cross.

Throughout life, Bill was a faithful family man and had an answer for everything. He...

May 10, 2024

Henry Edward Nelms, 76, of Benton, gained his heavenly reward on May 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Henry was born on March 22, 1948, to the late John Franklin and Stacy Aileen Patterson Nelms.

Henry was a member of Clear View Ministries.

Over the years,...

May 9, 2024

William M. Ledford, 68, of Charleston, departed this life on May 9, 2024. A full obituary will be published as soon as available. Arrangements entrusted to Higgins Funeral Home of Benton.

May 8, 2024

Dane Benton Woody, 68, of Charleston, departed this life peacefully on May 8, 2024, at his home. A full obituary will published as soon as available. Arrangements entrusted to Higgins Funeral Home of Benton.

May 8, 2024

Stacy Nicole Via, a wonderful mother, daughter, sister, and friend, departed this life unexpectedly, on May 8, 2024, due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

She was always there to help her patients while working at her job of four years at Benton Family Healthcare and many said they wouldnt go back there if she...

May 4, 2024

Richard Andrew Lilley, age 60, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at a local hospital, in Cleveland, Tennessee, surrounded by family.

He was born February 10, 1964, in Long Beach, California, to Chuck and June Lilley. He was a 1982 graduate of Los Alamitos High School.

He had numerous years of experience working in...