Obituaries
Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area
Jackie Davis Bates
Aug 19, 2021
Jackie Davis Bates, 72, of Benton, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2021.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. A full obituary will be published as soon as possible.
Arrangements are entrusted to Higgins Funeral Home of Benton.
Brenda Joyce McDade
Aug 16, 2021
Brenda Joyce Plumley McDade, 71, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 16, 2021.
She was born on November 17, 1949, in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Reverend Milburn and Lucille Gibson Plumley. Throughout life, Ms. Brenda loved going to church and listening to gospel music. She enjoyed a successful career at then, Athens Regional Medical Center,...
Toby Lillard
Aug 16, 2021
Betty “Toby” Lillard, 88, of Benton, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on June 30, 1933, in Harbuck, Tennessee to the late Naaman and Alice Garrett Waldroup. Throughout life, Toby was a friend to many and loved spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Ted "Pig" Eugene Wilson, Jr.
Aug 15, 2021
Ted Eugene “Pig” Wilson, Jr., 58, of Benton, TN, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 15, 2021.
Pig was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and touched many people throughout his life. He was a 1981 graduate of Polk County High School and lettered in football for the Wildcats. Mr. Wilson was a truck driver for US Xpress for 37...
Elizabeth Swanson
Aug 2, 2021
Elizabeth “Liz” Waters Swanson, 85, a beloved mother, daughter, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2021.
Liz was born on December 11, 1935, in Benton, Tennessee and remained a beloved neighbor to many throughout her journey of life. A class of 1954 graduate of Polk County High School, she was a longtime member of Mountain View Baptist Church...
Barbara Jean Eaves
Jul 31, 2021
Barbara J. Eaves, 86, of Benton, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2021, at a Spring City healthcare facility, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on May 22, 1935, in Benton, Tennessee to the late, Rev. George and Hester Burnette Ward. Throughout life, she spent her early days in the Oak Grove Community and formed many friendships that...
Dalton DeAmber Jones
Jul 31, 2021
Dalton DeAmber Jones, 25, of Old Fort, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at her home.
She was born on October 28, 1995, in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.
Dalton loved spending time with her family and her niece, Aubree. She enjoyed hanging out with her friends, shopping and loved to help her mother make flower arrangements.
She was preceded in...
Ronald Pitman Bryan
Jul 29, 2021
Ronald Pitman Bryan, 89, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2021, at his daughter’s residence in Benton, Tennessee. He was a native of Fulton County in the state of Georgia.
During the Korean War, Ronald achieved the rank of corporal in the U.S. Army and was a decorated member who honorably served his country.
Ronald was married to Winona Hester...
Charles Milford Hilton
Jul 27, 2021
Charles Milford Hilton, 78, of Franklin, Tennessee, departed this life peacefully on July 27, 2021.
Mr. Hilton was born on January 11, 1943, in Philadelphia, Tennessee to the late Jessie Montooth and Charles Carter Hilton. Mr. Hilton graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Throughout life, Charles was faithful in his attendance at...
Rebecca "Becky" Breeden
Jul 25, 2021
Rebecca A. “Becky” Breeden, 71, a resident of Benton, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2021, at a local hospital.
She was born in Clinton, Oklahoma on October 11, 1949, to the late Robert David and Joyce Smith Allison. Throughout life, Becky and her family owned and operated Bud ‘N’ Stem Florist until the mid-1980’s. She then became a compassionate...
Claude "Butch" Ray
Jul 19, 2021
Claude “Butch” Freeman Ray, Jr., 75, of Cleveland, departed this life unexpectedly on Monday, July 19, 2021.
He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on May 11, 1946, to the late Frances Hilliard and Claude F. Ray, Sr.
Left to honor his legacy on Earth include his wife, Judy Dills Ray; son, Randy (Carmen) Ray; stepson, Stacey Frazier; grandchildren, Michael Ray,...
C.J. McDougal
Jul 15, 2021
Columbus James “C.J.” McDougal, 73, of Benton, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2021, at his residence. He was born on May 5, 1948, to the late Bob and Lillie Bryant McDougal in Turtletown, Tennessee. Throughout life, C.J. had a love for life and enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He had a great passion for watching western...
Beebe Parsons
Jun 30, 2021
Beebe Parsons, 87, of Reliance, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2021, at her residence.
Beebe was a beautiful lady, Miss Nashville, runner-up Miss Tennessee, flight attendant, majorette, and cheerleader in school. She had many talents such as painting, sewing, and making stuffed animals filled with love. She loved her mountain home – stars close, moon full, wildflowers, creeks, waterfalls,...
Charles Winston Harbison
Jun 24, 2021
Charles Winston Harbison, 91, of Benton Station, TN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at a local healthcare facility.
Charles was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and touched many people throughout his life. He was a 1948 graduate of Polk County High School. He retired after 30 years of service from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. ...
Anita Bain
Jun 21, 2021
Cynthia Anita Bain, 63, of Etowah, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2021. She was born on November 17, 1957, to Bettie Bradford Eaves and the late Herman B. Fox, Sr. She was a graduate of McMinn Central High School, Class of 1975 and enjoyed gardening, painting, crafting, baking and making candy, cookies, and Christmas ornaments for her family members. ...
Darlene Ruth
Jun 20, 2021
Eadle “Darlene” Ruth, 71, of Cleveland, departed this life on June 20, 2021, with her family at her side. She was born in Cleveland, Tennessee on July 7, 1949, to the late Raymond Jackson and Eulia Lawson Ruth.
Throughout life, Ms. Darlene loved to fellowship with her beloved family and friends. She had a great love for time spent in...
James Edward Sizemore
Jun 20, 2021
James Edward “Jim” Sizemore, 76, of Delano, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2021, surrounded by his beloved family.
Jim was born on May 28, 1945, in Pineville, Kentucky to the late Edward and Alice Patterson Sizemore. A man of many talents, Jim was a well thought of handyman that could build or fix anything imaginable. He had a great...
Betty J. Firestone
Jun 18, 2021
Betty June Firestone, 85, of Delano passed away on June 18, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on July 5, 1935, to the late Bill and Eva (Hyde) Sneed.
Betty retired from Benton Banking Company and was a lifelong member of Delano Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers,...
Barbara Jean Wilson
Jun 14, 2021
Barbara Jean Wilson, 70, of Benton, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on July 9, 1950, to the late Hayden F. and Mary Lee Clark Withrow. Ms. Barbara was a member at Welcome Valley Baptist Church and loved spending time with her family and friends. She had a great love for...
Billie Carol Bates
Jun 11, 2021
Billie C. Bates, 88, of Ocoee, Tennessee, departed this life on June 11, 2021, surrounded by her beloved family.
Ms. Billie was preceded in death by her loving husband, J.C. Bates; parents, Englewood and Haley Watts; siblings, Margaret Hall, Theresa Gregg, Patsy Meyers, Carl Watts, Phillip “Bull” Watts, and Sue Gregg.
Loved ones left to honor her legacy include her...
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