Obituaries
Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area
Alvin Hixson
Jun 9, 2021
Alvin “Old Man” Hixson passed thru the pearly gates on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. He was born on March 18, 1951. In his 70 years on earth, he made lots of memories with kids as Santa. He was always one to never pass judgement on anyone he met. If you ever asked how he was doing, his reply was finer...
Angel Renee Hall
Jun 9, 2021
Angel Renee Hall, 16, our beloved princess, tragically departed this Earth on June 9, 2021, in Ocoee, Tennessee. Her angel wings carried her into the arms of her Savior, and she was instantly reunited with her dad.
A member of Cloverleaf Baptist Church, Angel enjoyed all things that life had to offer in her short time with us.
Angel was...
Jason Burger
Jun 3, 2021
Jason Burger, 44, beloved husband, father and grandfather, departed this life on June 3, 2021, due to injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident.
Throughout life, Jason enjoyed riding bikes and four wheelers with a love for being outdoors. An avid hunter and fisherman, he was an excellent craftsman and could fix or restore anything that his hands touched. A beloved...
Larry Kipton Walden
May 30, 2021
Larry Kipton Walden, 74, of Benton, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2021, at a Spring City healthcare facility.
He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on January 2, 1947, to the late Oddisy and Martha Lawson Walden.
Larry had a great love for his family and enjoyed life to the fullest. Throughout life, he worked in Dalton, Georgia in the...
Ruth Seay
May 29, 2021
Ruth Seay, 90, of Benton, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at her side.
She was a life-long resident of Polk County, born on May 8, 1931, to the late Harvey and Lillie Mae Cronan. Our Mamaw enjoyed sitting on her front porch in her rocking chair visiting with family and friends. Not a...
Abbie Mae Russell
May 27, 2021
Abbie Mae Russell, 92, a life-long resident of Benton, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2021, at a Chattanooga healthcare facility.
She was born on March 1, 1929, to the late Abe Russell and Dovie Stewart Nichols in Benton, Tennessee. A beloved mother, daughter, sister and most importantly friend to many who loved watching wrestling, she loved life to the...
Annette Gatlin
May 25, 2021
Martha “Annette” Gatlin, 83, a beloved mother, daughter, sister and friend, passed away peacefully at Vanderbilt University Medical Center on May 25, 2021, with her beloved daughter at her side. Annette was born on August 26, 1937 to the late Dudley William and Lucy Derrick White in Delano, Tennessee.
Throughout life, Annette always enjoyed being around her friends and most...
Ruth Ann McClary Lowery
May 17, 2021
Ruth Ann McClary Lowery, 95, of Vaiden, MS, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS with her beloved daughters by her side.
She was born on September 10, 1925 to the late Andrew Preston and Mintie Harrison McClary.
Ruth Ann was the epitome of dedication, hard work and love. She attended Holmes Community...
Bobby G. Cross, Sr.
May 15, 2021
Bobby G. Cross, Sr., 84, beloved father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2021, at his Benton residence.
Bob retired from T.V.A. and was of the Baptist faith who was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed hunting and fishing. Having a passion of working in the garden, he loved working with his beautiful flowers and had great...
Donnie E. Barrett, Jr.
May 15, 2021
Donnie E. Barrett, Jr., 64, of Cleveland, passed away on May 15, 2021.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Higgins Funeral Home of Benton.
Fredric Elton Cornell
May 15, 2021
SFC Retired Fredric (Fred) Elton Cornell, 75, of Apison, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2021, at a Chattanooga hospital.
Fred was born in Fresno, California, on July 23, 1945, to the late Samuel and Kathryn Betlach Cornell. He was drafted into the United States Army in October of 1966 and retired in October of 1992 after 26 years...
Hoyt L. Lindner
May 14, 2021
Hoyt L. Lindner, 82, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2021, at his Cleveland residence surrounded by his loving family.
He loved singing gospel music, spending time telling his grandkids stories of yesteryear and was the best Papa to each of them. Hoyt enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He was an...
Ernest Lee Pierce
May 11, 2021
Ernest Lee Pierce, 52, a faithful Christian, son and brother, departed this life on May 11, 2021 at The University of Tennessee Medical Center.
Lee had a huge heart and loved spending time with his friends and family and worshipping the Lord with his church family at Ocoee Baptist Church where he was a dedicated and faithful member up until...
Louise Parker
May 10, 2021
Louise Parker, 86, of Benton, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2021 surrounded by her beloved family.
She was born on May 20, 1934 in Peachtree, NC to the late Nelson and Blanche Leatherwood.
Louise graduated from Polk County High School in 1952 and she was also the first Miss POCOHI in 1950. Louise retired from Magic Chef/Maytag after 28...
Glenda Bonnie Rogers
May 3, 2021
Glenda Bonnie Rogers, 77, of Benton, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was of the Baptist faith. Glenda owned and operated Ocoee River Rats which was founded in 1985. She was a dear friend to the entire Ocoee River rafting community. Glenda loved spending time with her family and friends and adored her...
Floyd Henry Eaves
May 2, 2021
Floyd Henry Eaves, 85, of Delano, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his beloved family.
He was born on May 9, 1935 to the late Jordan and Beatrice Eaves and was a 1953 graduate of Polk County High School. A kind and compassionate man, Floyd was loved by all who knew him, especially his...
Jewell Dean Wilson
May 2, 2021
Jewell Dean Wilson, 91, of Benton, TN passed away on May 2, 2021.
She was born on May 17, 1929 in North Georgia to Babe and Ruby Dixon. Jewell was married to Bobby Joe Wilson for many years until his death in 2001. The couple raised two rowdy boys, Anthony “Tony” Wilson, and Gregory “Greg” Wilson. She enjoyed working in...
Evelyn Marie Ledford
May 1, 2021
Evelyn Marie Ledford, 69, of Benton, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2021 surrounded by her beloved family. She was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church and was an avid collector of various items. Evelyn loved spending time with her family and friends.
Ms. Ledford was born on April 15, 1952 in Turtletown to the late Amos and Juanita...
Leslie Clinton Selby
Apr 21, 2021
Leslie “Les” Clinton Selby, 78, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 21, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.
He was a member of Pioneer Fellowship Seventh-day Adventist Church. He worked 25 years as a truck driver with McKee Foods. “Les” enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and most importantly, loved spending time with his family. Above all, he had a great passion for...
Maynor Alexander Ardon Duarte
Apr 18, 2021
Maynor Alexander Ardon Duarte, age 20, passed away April 18, 2021. Maynor was born July 9, 2000 to Gissela Duarte and Alexander Ardon.
He is survived by his mother, Gissela Duarte; father, Alexander Ardon; sisters, Katherine Ardon, Sabrina Herrera, Nayeli Rubi, and Emely Ardon; partner, Lizeth Rapalo and more family and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place...
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