Obituaries
Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area
Joshua W. Doss, Sr.
Oct 5, 2021
Joshua W. Doss, Sr., 77, of Old Fort, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, departed this life on Tuesday, October 5, 2021.
Joshua was born on August 1, 1944, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Robert E. and Addie Doss. An avid outdoorsman, some of his favorite memories include fishing, camping, taking care of his yard, and working with...
Shawn D. Moses
Oct 4, 2021
Shawn D. Moses, 50, beloved wife, mother, and friend, departed this life on October 4, 2021.
She was born on November 1, 1970, in Copperhill, TN. Throughout her life, some of her fondest memories include going to church and worshipping her Lord and Savior along with making many puppets for children’s church. She enjoyed spending time in her garden, which...
Bob Harold Ramsey
Sep 29, 2021
Robert “Bob” Ramsey, 58, of Greasy Creek, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, departed this life on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at his mother’s residence.
Bob was born on December 25, 1962, in Cleveland, Tennessee to Ms. Helen Lewis Ramsey and the late Harold “Whitey” Ramsey. He was a member of Greasy Creek Baptist Church and was a Class...
"Granny" Marjorie Johnson
Sep 29, 2021
“Granny” Marjorie Estelle Johnson, 102, a lifelong resident of Polk County, passed away peacefully at her home, Wednesday, September 29, 2021.
She was born on February 13, 1919, to the late John H. and Mary Edna J. Johnson. “Granny” had a passion for quilting and was a member of the Polk County High School Band Boosters in 1989 and...
Gail Lou Arnold
Sep 26, 2021
Gail Lou Arnold, 65, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, departed this life on September 26, 2021, at her residence in Old Fort.
She was born on March 18, 1956, in Colorado to the late Dorothy Madalene Hearn. Throughout life, she faithfully served our country for 20 years with the United States Air Force and attended Redemption to the...
Kathy P. Stone
Sep 25, 2021
Kathy Priscilla Stone, 66, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, departed this life on September 25, 2021.
She was born on February 24, 1955, in Athens, to the late Clifford and Betty Hester Stone. She was raised in Polk County and attended Polk County High School. Throughout life, Kathy enjoyed the many opportunities to travel across the land and...
Coty Smith
Sep 23, 2021
Michael “Coty” Smith, 38, of Benton, went home to be with Jesus on September 23, 2021.
Coty was born on October 31, 1982, in Cleveland to Ms. Donna Gibson and the late Mr. James “Mickey” Smith.
Throughout life, Coty attended Trewhitt School and graduated apart of the Class of 2005 from Cleveland High School and was of the Pentecostal faith....
Julie Ann Bailey
Sep 19, 2021
Julie Ann Bailey, 43, of the Oak Grove Community, departed this life on September 19, 2021, after a brief illness.
Julie was born on October 28, 1977, in Cleveland, Tennessee to Ms. Frances Talbott Bailey and the late Mr. Lowell D. Bailey. Julie was a graduate of Polk County High School and a member at Oak Grove Baptist Church. She...
Mary E. Ledford
Sep 12, 2021
Mary E. Ledford, 80, of Benton, passed away peacefully at her home, Sunday, September 12, 2021. She was a graduate of Polk County High School. Mary was a lifelong resident of Polk County and was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Mary loved sewing, quilting, cooking and adored her pets. She brought a whole lot of joy to many...
Ronnie Dawson
Sep 12, 2021
Ronnie Dawson, 57, of Linsdale, passed away on September 12, 2021, at his residence.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are entrusted to Higgins Funeral Home of Benton.
Debbie Lois Cummings
Sep 12, 2021
Debra Lois “Debbie” Cummings, 62, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, & friend, departed this life at her residence in Benton on Sunday, September 12, 2021.
She was born on November 9, 1958, in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Melvin B. and Gladys Allen Cummings. Throughout life, Debbie enjoyed life and spending time with those dearest to her. She was a...
Brenda K. Lewis
Sep 8, 2021
Brenda Lewis, devoted wife, and beloved mother, born September 24, 1954, went home to be with the Lord on September 8, 2021. She put a smile on everyone’s face that she would meet. Brenda loved taking road trips with Patti, enjoyed being a homemaker, and loved praising the Lord.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe T....
Carolyn J. Godfrey
Sep 8, 2021
Carolyn J. Godfrey, 75, of Benton, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2021.
She was born on March 29, 1946, in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Samuel Robert Diveley and Etta Faye Shannon.
Carolyn had a passion for fishing. She enjoyed cooking and especially loved all her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her...
Ryan Browder
Sep 8, 2021
James William “Ryan” Browder, 49, of Old Fort, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2021, with family by his side.
He was born on August 18, 1972, in Cleveland, Tennessee to Mr. Joseph D. Browder and Mrs. Martha (White) Wright.
Ryan led a passionate and wholehearted life, highlighted by spending quality time with his friends and family…those who befriended Ryan...
Johnny Lee Bates
Aug 31, 2021
Johnny Bates, 74, of Benton went to his heavenly home on August 31, 2021.
Johnny was born on October 7, 1946, to the late Harley and Magalene Bates. He grew up in the Greasy Creek community where he raised four beautiful children. Johnny retired from Vulcan Materials Company in 2009 after 38 years of faithful service. He was a...
Frankie Aaron
Aug 28, 2021
Charles Franklin “Frankie” Aaron, Sr., 64, a resident of Benton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 28, 2021, with his loving wife at his side.
Frankie was born on May 19, 1957, in Benton, Tennessee to the late Nettie Kathleen Shelton. Throughout life, Frankie accepted Christ into his heart at an early age and was of the Baptist faith. He...
James R. "Pops" Hale
Aug 26, 2021
James Robert “Pops” Hale, 64, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2021.
He was born on September 24, 1956, in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Bobby and Melvine Rogers Hale. Throughout life, Pops had a great love for his family and friends. He was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Delano, Tennessee and enjoyed spending his time...
Mary Selma Ownby
Aug 25, 2021
Mary Selma Ownby, 92, a resident of Knox County, native of Bradley County, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday morning, August 25, 2021.Mary was a long-time member of Valley Grove Baptist Church on Ball Camp Pike in Knoxville. She received Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at the age of 12 and read her bible faithfully every day. Mary...
Tanner Lee King
Aug 23, 2021
Tanner Lee King, 26, of Benton, departed this life on Monday, August 23, 2021.
Tanner was born on December 8, 1994, in Chattanooga, Tennessee and had a love for life from birth. Throughout life, some of his fondest memories include several trips to Walt Disney World and spending time with his family. Tanner grew up attending Delano Baptist Church and...
James E. "Jim" Cash
Aug 22, 2021
James E. “Jim” Cash, 88, of Reliance, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 22, 2021.
Jim was born on July 2, 1933, in Anderson, South Carolina to the late Edward A. and Emma Parnell Cash. Throughout life, Jim was an active soul that enjoyed spending time with his family the most. An avid bowler, golfer, and traveler, Jim always found...
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