Obituaries
Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area
Larry Ray Burger
Jul 10, 2022
Larry Ray Burger Sr., 68, of Charleston, went home to be with Jesus on July 10, 2022, surrounded by his beloved family.
Ray was a loving father and dedicated husband to his faithful wife of 50 years, Virginia Ruth Hooker Burger. His family was his life and he loved getting together regardless of the occasion, just to spend time with...
Larry "Steve" Spurling
Jul 8, 2022
Larry “Steve” Spurling, 70, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on July 8, 2022, with his beloved family at his side.
He was born on November 27, 1952, to the late Leonard John and Zula Irene Spurling. Throughout life, Larry developed a love for working on old cars and was an avid fisherman. Mr. Spurling was loved by all who...
Clifford Lowe
Jul 3, 2022
Clifford Lowe, 73, of Reliance, departed this life peacefully on July 3, 2022, at his residence.
He was born on September 8, 1948, in Reliance, Tennessee to the late Dyeo Lowe and Doris Swann.
In addition to his parents, Dyeo Lowe and Doris Swann, he was preceded in death by his brother, Pat Lowe, grandparents, James and Betty Lowe; aunt,...
Charles Phillip Hamilton
Jun 28, 2022
Charles “Phillip” Hamilton, 38, closed his eyes in death and opened them in the arms of his Lord and Savior on June 28, 2022, with all those that loved him by his side.
He was born on August 25, 1983, to Debbie Foster Walden and the late Phil Hamilton. Throughout life, Phillip enjoyed fishing, drawing and woodworking. Throughout his elementary...
Brenda Faye Dotson
Jun 25, 2022
Brenda Faye Dotson, 77, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on June 25, 2022, with her beloved family at her side.
She was born on June 23, 1945, to the late Luther C. and Deloroius Cook Rayburn. Throughout life, Ms. Brenda developed a love for flowers, gardening, and was an avid reader. She attended Delano Baptist Church and deeply loved...
Alvin Price
Jun 24, 2022
Alvin Price, 71, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on June 24, 2022, at a Chattanooga healthcare facility.
He was born on January 25, 1951, in Benton, Tennessee to the late Felmer and Nola Kate Darnell Price. Throughout life, Alvin developed a passion for working on cars and anything that had a motor in it. In his younger years, he...
Eula Mae Merrell
Jun 24, 2022
Eula Mae Lee Merrell, 84, of Reliance, went to be with the Lord on June 24, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on September 9, 1937, to the late Wilford and Bertha Morgan Lee, Eula Mae was a member of the Maple Springs Baptist Church and loved worshipping with her church family. She was dearly loved...
Penny Pray
Jun 23, 2022
Penny Pray, 61, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on Thursday, June 23, 2022, with her loving family at her side.
She was born on April 4, 1961, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Betty F. Shelton and Billy E. Turner.
Throughout life, Ms. Penny loved spending time with her family and friends. She loved attending church with her Mama,...
Carl Glen Rymer
Jun 19, 2022
Carl Glen Rymer, 74, of Reliance, departed this life peacefully on June 19, 2022, at his home.
A hard-working man and a talented mechanic, Carl was a dedicated employee with Evans Lumber Company for many years and loved spending time with his family and friends who will deeply miss him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harley and...
Billy Ray Goforth
Jun 13, 2022
Billy Ray Goforth, 73, of Charleston, departed this life peacefully on June 13, 2022, at Chattanooga Heart Institute with his loving wife at his side.
Billy was a true mountain man, being born and raised in Reliance, Tennessee in the Lost Creek area. An avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting, fishing, and roaming the mountains of Polk County. He was a...
Bettie A. Presswood
Jun 11, 2022
Bettie Ann McKnight Presswood, 80, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on June 11, 2022, with her family at her side.
She was born on May 6, 1942, in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late John P. and Velma Ownbey McKnight. Throughout life, Ms. Bettie developed a love and passion for crafting, including quilting and embroidering. She was a talented lady...
David "Skip" Ben Rogers
May 31, 2022
David "Skip" Ben Rogers, 60, departed this life peacefully on May 31, 2022, at home surrounded by his beloved family and cherished friends.
He was born on May 23, 1962, to the late Buddy and Jerry Rogers and grew up and lived his life in the Linsdale community. Skip loved to tell stories of the many memories and enjoyments of...
Janice Fay Fletcher White
May 30, 2022
Janice Fay Fletcher White, 72, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend of Old Fort, peacefully departed this life on May 30, 2022, at a Chattanooga hospital with her family by her side.
She was born on November 30, 1949, in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Roy C. and Ruby Wilson Fletcher. Throughout life, Ms. Janice had a creative mindset...
Sloane Banks Cora-Jo Hannah
May 30, 2022
Sloane Banks Cora-Jo Hannah, infant angel baby of Ricky and Amanda Hannah, was born into life on May 27, 2022, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and received her angel wings on Monday, May 30, 2022, in the arms of her parents.
She came into this world in a fury without being stopped and exhausted all her efforts fighting to stay with us. ...
Dylan Thomas Green
May 29, 2022
Dylan Thomas Green, 24, departed this life peacefully on May 29, 2022, at his home with his beloved family at his side.
He was born on July 8, 1997, in Cleveland, Tennessee to George and Tammy Buchanan Green. A lover of life, Dylan was a member of Antioch Baptist Church and accepted Jesus Christ into his heart and soul at...
Brooks Walker Frey
May 28, 2022
Brooks Walker Frey, infant son of Justin and Megan Morgan Frey, was born sleeping on May 28, 2022, in the arms of his parents.
He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandfather, Roy Miller and paternal great-grandfather, Eddie Walker Gibson.
Brooks is the beloved son of Justin and Megan Morgan Frey. He is the answer to their prayers, and...
Vivian Lea Wilson
May 23, 2022
Vivian Lea (Combs) Wilson, 89, of Ocoee, TN., departed this life peacefully on May 23, 2022, at her home with her daughter, Kathleen, by her side.
Vivian was born in Washington, PA., on November 8, 1932, to James and Florence (Bowland) Combs. She was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters and her first-born child, Billy Don Wilson, Jr....
Keisha L. Villatoro
May 20, 2022
Keisha L. Villatoro, 45, of Ocoee, departed this life peacefully on May 20, 2022, at her home surrounded by those she loved.
She was born on April 19, 1977, in Cleveland, Tennessee to Brenda Kersey Morris and the late Larry Morris. Keisha developed a passion for traveling over the years, especially with her family when they went to Pigeon Forge...
Junior Rogers
May 18, 2022
Junior Rogers, 88, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Starr Regional Medical Center – Athens.
He was born on June 4, 1933, in Decatur, Tennessee to the late Traynor and Bessie Mae Rogers. Junior married the love of his life, the late Myrtle Helen Bramlett Rogers and together, raised two beautiful daughters and were...
Emo Jean Woody
May 9, 2022
Emo Jean Woody, of Delano, departed this life peacefully on May 9, 2022, at home surrounded by her beloved family.
She was born on January 29, 1942, in Jessup, Georgia to the late Richmond Arlo Royals and Irby Cora Lee Royals.
Throughout life, Ms. Woody developed a strong passion for serving the Lord and being with her family. She...
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