Obituaries
Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area
Jamie Hicks
Nov 26, 2021
James “Jamie” Hicks, 58, of Old Fort, departed this life on Friday, November 26, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on September 28, 1963, in Athens, Tennessee to the late Junior and June Jack Hicks. Throughout life, Jamie loved wood working, being outdoors, and anything apart of the logging industry. He was of the Baptist faith and...
Dwain Rodney Johnson
Nov 22, 2021
Dwain Rodney Johnson, 51, of Benton, departed this life with his loving family by his side on November 22, 2021, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Dwain was born on October 19, 1970, in Bradley County to Christel Jackson and the late Leonard Johnson. Dwain retired as a supervisor from Mohawk Industries after 21 faithful years of service. ...
Charlie Cronan
Nov 19, 2021
Charlie Andrew Cronan, 70, of Polk County, departed this life on Friday, November 19, 2021, with his wife at his side.
He was born on May 16, 1951, in Cleveland, to the late Grover and Pauline Stewart Cronan. Throughout life, Charlie was a hard worker and strived to care for his family. He retired from the Polk County Road Department...
Ricky Shelton
Nov 19, 2021
Ricky Shelton, 64, of Benton, departed this life on November 19, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on December 12, 1956, in Athens, Tennessee to the late Johnny and Annie Patterson Shelton. Ricky had a passion for fishing throughout his life and always enjoyed spending time with his family and many friends.
In addition...
Heather Ashley Marie Jefferson
Nov 9, 2021
Heather Ashley Marie Jefferson, 36, of Cleveland, departed this life on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, surrounded by her beloved family.
Our beautiful Heather was born on April 25, 1985, in Cleveland, Tennessee to Randall R. Dunn and Kathy McCracken Goins. Throughout life, Heather grew to be one of the most beautiful souls on Earth. In June of 2004, she married...
Carolyn R. Harper
Nov 1, 2021
Carolyn R. Harper, 72, of Old Fort, departed this life on November 1, 2021, surrounded by her beloved family.
She was born on March 30, 1949, to the late Marvin and Mirl Raymond Poss and graduated from Dibrell High School in McMinnville, TN as valedictorian of her class.
Throughout life, Ms. Carolyn had a strong relationship with her Lord and...
Justin Smasal
Nov 1, 2021
Justin Smasal, 39, of Benton, departed this life on Monday, November 1, 2021.
He was born on June 26, 1982, in Houston, Texas to Mike and Tina Smasal. Throughout life, Justin had a passionate love for his family and friends. He was a talented electrician by trade and enjoyed sushi, concerts, and music of all genres. Justin developed a love...
Jerry N. Campbell
Oct 31, 2021
Jerry Newman Campbell, 77, of Benton, departed this life on October 31, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on December 25, 1943, to the late Roy Newman and Mary Marie Miller Campbell. Jerry was of the Baptist faith and a lifelong member of Mountain View Baptist Church. Mr. Campbell served in the United State Army where he...
Louise Cain
Oct 29, 2021
Mildred Louise Cain, 59, of Cleveland, departed this life on October 29, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on September 25, 1962, to the late Tommie and Imogene Emerson Proctor. Ms. Louise spent her days in life raising her children, grandchildren, and every moment that she was able with her family. The evening hours of the day,...
Raydelle Corvin
Oct 29, 2021
Raydelle Corvin, 74, a resident of Benton, departed this life on October 29, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on July 27, 1947, in Cleveland, to the late Eli and Ruth Jenkins Corvin. Throughout life, Raydelle developed a true passion for the outdoors. A talented and skilled brick mason for many years, he always had a strong...
Kimmie Rose Snyder
Oct 25, 2021
The night sky in our part of the world got a little darker on Monday evening, October 25, 2021. One of the brightest stars in our galaxy, Kimberly “Kimmie” Snyder, departed this life unexpectedly at her residence.
Kimmie was born on February 29, 2020, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Ms. Jennifer Grant and Mr. Jonathan Snyder. She is the answer to...
Wanda Sue Lillard
Oct 23, 2021
Wanda Sue Jenkins Lillard, 83, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, departed this life on October 23, 2021, at her residence in Delano.
She was born on November 4, 1937, in Lupton City, Tennessee to the late Alvin L. and Ruby Lee Herron Jenkins. Ms. Lillard was a graduate of Etowah High School and furthered her education by graduating...
Dale Ronald Bryson
Oct 20, 2021
Dale Ronald Bryson, 78, a veteran of The United States Air Force, and longtime resident of Reliance, Tennessee, departed this life on October 20, 2021, at his residence, on the mountain he loved.
Dale was born on September 22, 1943, in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Mr. Pearlie W. and Ms. Minnie Morgan Bryson. Life was not easy for many...
Cora Lou Tilson
Oct 15, 2021
Cora Lou Green Tilson, 76, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and friend to so many, departed this life on Friday, October 15, 2021, with her loving family by her side.
She loved her family and being with her family, loved going to church, gospel music, loved to shop.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Gladys Price Rhodes,...
Mary Bertha Arsenaux
Oct 13, 2021
Mary Bertha Ledet Arsenaux, 89, of Benton, departed this life on October 13, 2021.
A complete obituary will published by Higgins Funeral Home of Benton.
Mary "Chris" Christine Adams
Oct 12, 2021
Mary Christine "Chris" Goble Adams, 87, passed away peacefully at her home on October 12, 2021. She was born on December 21, 1933 and lived most of her life in Benton but moved to Cleveland three years ago to be near her family. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Benton and graduated from Polk County High...
Henry Paeng
Oct 8, 2021
On January 14, 1929, in a small coastal village in what is now North Korea, a young couple welcomed their firstborn into the world. Yoon Sik Paeng was the oldest of five children. He had one brother and three sisters. Two of his sisters, Yoon Ja and Yoon Bok are here with us today. Yoon Sik added Henry to his...
Belva Joyce Neal Hicks
Oct 7, 2021
Belva Joyce Neal Hicks, 68, a beloved daughter, sister, niece, aunt, mother, nana, and friend, departed this life to be with our Lord and Savior on October 7, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on August 17, 1953, in Camden, Arkansas to the late Rev. Kermit E. and Juanita M. Chattin Neal. Belva was a devoted church...
Lynette "Noopy" Lillard
Oct 7, 2021
Josie Lynette “Noopy” Lillard, 59, of Old Fort and formerly of Delano, departed this life on October 7, 2021.
“Noopy”, as she was affectionately known throughout her life, was born on February 18, 1962, in Cleveland, Tennessee to Mr. Bobby J. Wilson, Sr. and the late Ms. Mary Rush Wilson. She was a member of Ball Play Baptist Church and...
Joe Hugh Richmond
Oct 6, 2021
Joe Hugh Richmond, 81, of Benton, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, departed this life on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.
Joe was born on June 16, 1940, in Harriman, Tennessee to the late James and Mary Richmond. He was a faithful member of Patty Church of Christ and retired from Bowater Newsprint after 34 dedicated years. Some of his...
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