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Rosie Mae Young, 86, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on April 24, 2024.
She was born on October 15, 1937, in Polk County, TN, to the late Levi and Bessie Gatlin Cross.
Throughout life, Rosie enjoyed singing, playing guitar, and playing the game “Phase 10”. She was best known for her famous homemade biscuits and her fudge candy.
In...
Mike Waters, 72, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on April 20, 2024, at his home.
He was born on September 3, 1951, in Greer, South Carolina, to the late Thomas Odell Waters and Grace Leonard Coudray.
Mike was an avid outdoorsman that loved hunting, fishing, Tennessee Football, and cookouts with family and friends. Throughout his life, Mike began working construction with...
Amos Leon ‘Bo’ Bates, 83, passed away April 18, 2024, peacefully at his home in Benton, TN, surrounded by his family.
He was born on April 4, 1941, in Etowah, Tennessee to the late, Amos and Duvell Shields Bates.
Leon was a 1959 graduate of Polk County High School. He had a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from the University of...
Tony Reynolds, 60, of Ocoee, departed this life peacefully on April 15, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family.
He was born on November 5, 1963, in Cleveland, to Paul Reynolds and the late Wilma Woody Reynolds.
Tony had a love for people and always tried helping in any manner that was needed. He worked a life of service to the communities...
David L. Bolden, 67, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on April 6, 2024, in Delano surrounded by his family.
He was born on August 1, 1956, in Cleveland, to the late Wesley and Janie Mae Cheatham Bolden.
As a child, David loved to pick blackberries to enable him to purchase fireworks. He loved riding motorcycles, coached the 1991 Dodgers for Polk...
Ann Laverne Eustice Whetstone, 76, of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, departed this life peacefully on April 3, 2024, at her daughter and son-in-law’s residence in Benton, where she was being cared for.
Ann was born on May 4, 1947, in Soddy Daisy to the late John Monroe Eustice and Iva Trantham Eustice.
Throughout her life, Ann traveled the country with her...
Charles Edward “Chuck” McDonald, 52, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on March 30, 2024.
He was born on June 19, 1971, to Mary Taylor McDonald and the late Willis Edward “Hoop” McDonald.
Throughout life, Chuck was loved by all who had the blessing of knowing him, and never met a stranger. He had a passion for playing guitars and singing music,...
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved wife, mother, sister, and daughter, Jamie Tisha Little Duckett, 45, who tragically lost her life in a car accident on Monday, March 25, 2024. Jamie’s unexpected departure has left an indescribable void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Tisha was born on December...
Tommy Dewitt Price, 88, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on March 23, 2024, at his home.
He was born on February 28, 1936, to the late Manuel and Edith Locke Price.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mellie Guy Price; infant son, Paul Price; daughter, Melody McDonald; sisters, Robbye Hogston, Sue Webb, and...
Lucille Florene Morgan, 71, of Cleveland, departed this life peacefully on March 21, 2024, at her home with her family at her side.
She was born on July 3, 1952, in Delano, Tennessee to the late Milburn and Lucille Gibson Plumley.
Throughout life, Mrs. Lucille was known for her charm and kindness to everyone she interacted with. A few of her...
David “Dave” Allan Broersma, 43, went to his eternal home with the Lord, March 12, 2024, at his home in Old Fort, Tennessee.
Dave was born December 9, 1980, in Modesto, California to Bill and Malenda Broersma.
He was a 2000 graduate of Johansen High School in Modesto, California. After high school he went on to attend Golden State Baptist College,...
Warren Gene “Geno” O’Daniel, Jr., 56, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on March 10, 2024.
He was born on November 5, 1967, in Cleveland, Tennessee to Martha Ann Brown Stewart and the late Warren E. O’Daniel, Sr.
Throughout life, Geno enjoyed being outdoors, especially fishing and camping. He was a talented auto mechanic and loved drag racing. A few of his...
Marjorie Rice, 97, a resident of Ocoee, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024.
She was born on December 18, 1926, in Etowah, Tennessee, to the late Gurley and Grace Donaldson Anderson.
Marjorie was a member of Chestuee United Methodist Church. Throughout life, she enjoyed being outdoors, taking care of her flowers, playing the piano and working jigsaw puzzles. She also loved...
Christopher Lee Callahan, 41, of Cleveland, departed this life peacefully on March 2, 2024.
He was born on November 4, 1982, in Cleveland, Tennessee, to Betty Callahan and the late Ricky Callahan.
Throughout life, Chris loved coaching girls’ softball, spending time with his family, rooting for the Vols, traveling, and working on cars. He was a dedicated and devoted law enforcement officer...
Michael Fowler Thomasson, 62, of Cleveland, left this world peacefully surrounded by his family, on Friday, March 1, 2024, to celebrate eternity with his Heavenly family and Savior. Mike was born on July 15, 1961, in Cleveland. He loved the Lord Jesus and attended Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.
Mike loved the mountains and enjoyed camping. He was also known to his...
Edna Ross Howard, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on February 14, 2024, with her family at her side.
She was born on January 31, 1949, in Cleveland, TN, to the late Chester L. and Netty Dellavina Guthrie Ross.
Throughout life, Mrs. Edna was known to be loving and accepting of all she knew from her time as a secretary at the...
Russell “Russ” T. Burrows, 54, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on February 10, 2024.
He was born on December 1, 1969, in Cleveland, TN.
Throughout his life, Russ was an avid hunter and fisherman, loved sports especially watching his son, Luke play ball.
He was a 1988 graduate of Polk County High School and earned his Bachelor of Science degree from The...
Gary Donovan Curbow, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 4th, 2024 as the day began with a beautiful orange sunrise. He passed away at the age of 83 after battling with Alzheimer’s. He died surrounded by love in his home in Bend, Oregon, in the company of his adoring family. He is now reunited with his heavenly family Don and...
Paul Richard (Dick) Kuehn Jr., 77, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, in a healthcare facility in Roan Mountain, Tn.
He was born on August 10, 1946, in Oak Ridge, TN to the late Paul R. Kuehn Sr. and Martha Lou Holliday Kuehn.
Dick was of the Baptist faith, an avid outdoors man, Eagle Scout achieving the Order of Arrow. He...
Kevin E. Kirkland, 44, departed this life February 3, 2024.
A Celebration of Life service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Higgins Funeral Home.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.HigginsFuneral.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Higgins Funeral Home of Benton.
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