Obituaries
Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area
Bonnie Belinda Smith
Feb 7, 2021
Bonnie Belinda Smith, 70, of Ellijay, Georgia, passed away on February 7, 2021 at a local hospital.
There will be no services at this time.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Higgins Funeral Home of Benton.
Neal Pippenger
Feb 7, 2021
Beloved husband, father and brother, William Neal Pippenger died suddenly on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at his home.
He retired from Bowater Newsprint as Electrical/Instrument Foreman after 38 years of service. He graduated from Polk County High School, class of 1961 and of the Baptist faith. Neal enjoyed fishing and just being outdoors on his tractor and loved spending...
Gary Lynn Myers
Jan 18, 2021
Gary Lynn Myers, 65, of McDonald, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Gary will always be remembered for his jokes humor and caring for his family and friends. He served many for years as a mechanic owning Myers Auto Service in McDonald. He also had a creative love for working with...
Noah H. Green
Jan 15, 2021
Noah H. Green, 83, of Cleveland and formerly of the Greasy Creek community, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2021 at his daughter’s residence surrounded by his loving family. Noah, who was lovingly known as “Boss Man” was a life-long member of Fairview Baptist Church where he faithfully served as a Deacon for over fifty-five years. He retired from the...
Rock McNeil
Jan 15, 2021
Rock McNeil of Benton Station went home to be with his heavenly Father on January 15, 2021. He was the son of the late William Perry McNeil and Rosa Yates.
Rock was a member of Benton Station Baptist Church and Polk County Gideon Camp.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Wanda McNeil; beloved daughter, Rocklan McNeil...
Walter Junior "June Bug" Hicks
Jan 14, 2021
Walter Junior “June-Bug” Hicks, 85, of Reliance, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was employed as a painter with the Painter’s Union and dedicated his life to his beloved wife and daughter’s.
Junior was born on February 26, 1935 to the late Mary Lou “Venie” and William Walter Hicks.
In...
Janie M. Cheatham
Jan 13, 2021
Janie Mae Cheatham, 98, a resident of the Welcome Valley Community in Benton, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 13, 2021.
She was of the Baptist faith and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Janie was preceded in death by her beloved parents, James D. and Bessie Woody; sister, Mary Magnolia Casson; brothers, Warren Woody, Taft Woody and J.D....
Bette Thomason
Jan 13, 2021
Bette Thomason passed away peacefully at her home in Oak Ridge, TN, on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. She was born on August 25, 1929 in Ocoee, TN.
She never met a stranger and loved everybody. She was an avid Atlanta Braves fan! She loved to travel, shop and cook great meals.
Bette was of the Baptist faith. She loved the...
Louise Evans
Jan 9, 2021
Louise Clark Evans, 92, of Benton, went home to be with the Lord, peacefully, at her home on January 9, 2021.
She was born January 16, 1928 to the late Jimmy Clark and Bertha Bishop Clark.
Louise was a lifelong member and the oldest living member of Welcome Valley Baptist Church. She loved her family so much and enjoyed spending...
James "Scotty" Lowe
Jan 8, 2021
James “Scotty” Lowe, 73, of Benton, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2021 at a Chattanooga healthcare facility.
He was born on June 3, 1947 to the late Maudie and Carl Lowe in Greasy Creek, TN.
Scotty was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He was an avid trader and enjoyed fishing and...
Glenn Edward Farner
Dec 27, 2020
Glenn Edward Farner, 91, of Delano, TN., passed away peacefully on December 27, 2020.
Glenn was a 58 year member of the Laborers' International Union of North America and greatly enjoyed spending time on the farm. He strongly believed in working hard whether farming from the age of twelve, serving in the United States Army or working as a...
Nellie Beatrice Lingerfelt
Dec 23, 2020
Nellie Beatrice Lingerfelt, age 90, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Beecher Eugene Lingerfelt; her mother, Nellie Mae McDaniel-Sampson, her father, June Jasper Sampson, and fifteen brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her brother Bobby Sampson of Old Fort, Tennessee, her son, Eugene Lingerfelt of Mansfield, Texas, her...
Catherine L. Freeman
Dec 22, 2020
Catherine Lewis Freeman, 96, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2020. She was a devoted member of Smyrna Baptist Church.
Catherine was born on April 6, 1924 to the late James Oliver (Boss) and Nettie Iola Lewis in Reliance, TN.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved children, Stephen Ray Freeman, Margerat Lucille Wilson...
Audrey Mae Presswood
Dec 14, 2020
Audrey Mae Presswood, 73, of Calhoun, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2020. She was a loving and caring person who enjoyed singing and playing the piano, especially the old hymns. She also loved spending time with her friends and family.
She was born on November 18, 1947 to the late Ralph Elzie Presswood and Essie Maynor Presswood Clayton.
In...
Carolyn Bennett
Dec 6, 2020
Carolyn Sue Bennett (Blackwell), age 71, passed away Sunday, December 6th, 2020 peacefully in her home in Etowah, Tennessee.
She was a long-time member of Glade Road Baptist Church in Acworth, GA. She was a strong Christian, loved Jesus and believed in sharing her faith with everyone. Mrs. Carolyn Bennett worked for Lockheed Martin for several years as an Executive...
Peggy J. Firestone
Dec 4, 2020
Peggy Firestone, 71, of Calhoun, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 4, 2020 at her home.
Ms. Peggy retired from the United States Postal Service after forty-plus years of dedicated and faithful service. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed spending time in the yard with her flowers, and spending time with her friends and family, especially her beloved...
Aleatha J. Goffin
Nov 26, 2020
Aleatha J. Goffin, 89, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2020. She enjoyed playing the piano, reading poems, long car rides and traveling by train. She especially loved taking care of stray cats. She was a member of Benton Seventh-day Adventist Church where she played piano.
Aleatha was born on March 13, 1931 to the late Emery and Anna Morris...
William B. Johnson, Jr.
Nov 24, 2020
William Johnson, Jr., 63, of Etowah, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Kelly C. Johnson; loving father, William B. Johnson, Sr.; grandparents, Josephine Woods, Myrtle Johnson and Marty Hicks; brother, Robert Lawson; sister, Donna Burgess.
Survivors include his loving mother, Louise Hicks Johnson; children, Shane (Tiffany) Kaeppner, Billy (Christy) Johnson,...
Willa Mae Wilson
Nov 23, 2020
Willa Mae Wilson, 88, of Ocoee, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2020.
She was a retired school teacher who loved to travel and often sought out good cuisine. With her wonderful husband, Buford Wilson, they owned and operated Wilson’s General Merchandise Store in Ocoee for over 40 years. They were well known in the local community.
She had an...
Hazel M. Wright
Nov 21, 2020
Hazel M. Wright, 83, of Delano, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2020.
Hazel was born on November 15, 1937 to the late, Zollie and Bertha Patterson in Copperhill, TN.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Eddie Wright and beloved son, Eddie Wright, Jr.
Survivors include her beloved son, Melvin (Connie)...
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