Obituaries
Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area
Mary Alice Henry
Nov 16, 2020
Mary Alice Wattenbarger Henry, 95, of Ocoee, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2020.
Mary Alice was born on February 2, 1925 to the late, Clarence and Elise Wattenbarger in Conasauga, TN. She retired from The Polk County School System after 40+ years as a dedicated History teacher and enjoyed growing flowers. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church...
Keith Lowell Kirk
Nov 14, 2020
Keith Lowell Kirk, 61, of Benton, passed away peacefully at his home on November 14, 2020.
He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. He loved to fish with his dad in Florida. Keith always, loved to help people and enjoyed spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Lois Steadman Kirk;...
Angela D. Lewis
Nov 8, 2020
Angela D. Lewis, 58, of Benton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 8, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.
She was an active member at First Baptist Church of Benton. She was a faithful volunteer with American Red Cross. Also, she was on the board at West Polk Friends of the Library. Angela enjoyed playing the piano, reading books and...
Jerry T. Stephens
Nov 3, 2020
Jerry T. Stephens, 81, of Benton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Mayor Stephens served his community of Benton for over 30 years and was a member at Ocoee Church of God. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, a faithful member of Benton Lions Club and a member of The...
Evelyn Stinnett
Oct 29, 2020
Evelyn L. Stinnett, 91, of Old Fort, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 29, 2020. Evelyn was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Lake and Lizzie Liner; loving husband, Marvin Stinnett; sister, Peggy Liner Cates; brother, Jack Liner; brothers and sister-n-law, Jerry Stinnett, Paul Stinnett and Lucille Shipman. She is survived by her beloved children, Mike (Vickie) Stinnett and...
James Brian Sanislo
Oct 29, 2020
James B. “Jimmy” Sanislo, 49, of Ocoee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 29, 2020.
He was of the Baptist faith and an employee at Newcomb Springs of Tennessee for 25 years. Jimmy was a beloved father, son and friend who was an avid outdoor enthusiast. While being outdoors, he loved hunting, fishing and kayaking. He enjoyed spending time with...
Nellie Green Taylor
Oct 23, 2020
Nellie Green Taylor, 85, a life-long resident of Polk County, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2020 at a local healthcare facility.
She enjoyed cooking and taking care of her flowers.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Newt and Emily Dilbeck Green and her beloved husband, Sidney Taylor; sisters, Lennie, Clemie, Effie, Louise and Blanche; brothers, Bud, Robert,...
Donald Willard Patterson
Oct 22, 2020
Donald Willard Patterson, 63, of Old Fort, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at his residence.
He was a member of Conasauga Baptist Church and enjoyed collecting robots and brass items. Donald was a wonderful artist, candle maker and an avid music enthusiast and candidly enjoyed the outdoors, especially the mountains. He loved spending time with his friends...
Teena A. Brannon
Oct 11, 2020
Teena A. Brannon, 76, of Cleveland passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on March 26, 1944 in Benton, TN.
Teena was nearly a lifelong resident of Benton, TN and spent most of her life living on Parksville Road across the street from her parents’ home. Teena loved deeply and felt...
Lloyd Allen Matthews
Sep 28, 2020
Lloyd Allen Matthews, 93, of Niota, passed away September 28, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.
Lloyd was a veteran of the United States Army during the Korean War Conflict from September 28, 1950 until June 27, 1952.
He retired from Bowater after 21 years of service, where he was affectionately known as “Scrap-Iron”.
He was preceded in death by...
Judy Ann Adams
Sep 18, 2020
Judy A. Adams, 79, of Benton, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2020 at a local hospital.
Judy was a member at Benton Church of God and was an avid collector. She enjoyed making weekly trips to the flea markets, yard sales and loved spending time with her friends and family.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband,...
Stephen Bernard Guillaume
Sep 13, 2020
Stephen Bernard Guillaume, 73 of Delano, TN (formerly of Seminole, FL) passed away peacefully Sunday morning, September 13, 2020 at home. He had suffered from COPD and cancer and was under Hospice care.
Steve was born in Chicago, Illinois August 20, 1947. His parents were Bernard and Ethylle Guillaume. The family moved from Antioch, Illinois when Steve was 5. He...
Ruby Bradford
Sep 11, 2020
Ruby Bradford, 84 of Benton, TN gained her heavenly wings on Friday, September 11, 2020 after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family.
Ruby was a devoted mother and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking breakfast every morning (including her famous lard biscuits). She also loved yard selling, canning, shopping, church, and spending time with friends and family.
Ruby is preceded...
David Stanley Swafford
Sep 6, 2020
David Stanley Swafford, 69, of Benton, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2020. He was born on August 19, 1951 to the late Clarence and Edith Swafford. David was a 1970 graduate of Polk County High School and served our country with the United States Army. A devout Christian and man of God, he was a faithful and long-time member...
James E. Campbell
Sep 6, 2020
James E. Campbell, 81, of Ocoee passed away peacefully at his home on September 6, 2020.
He was born in Murray County, Ga and lived in Ocoee for the past 63 years. James graduated from Polk County High School, excelling in football, baseball and basketball. He retired from TDOT after 35 years of service. He loved his family and...
Shirley Lee Stiles
Sep 1, 2020
Shirley Lee Stiles, 73, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 1, 2020.
She was born on December 7, 1946 to the late Robert and Ruby Cronan in Dayton, Tn. She loved spending time with her family and will be missed by all that knew her.
She was also preceded in death by her siblings; Margaret Swafford and Emma...
Glenda Kaye Shelton
Aug 29, 2020
Glenda Kaye Shelton, 75, of Benton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29, 2020.
She was born on June 9, 1945 to the late Charlie and Wilburn Juanita Shelton in Cleveland, Tennessee. Ms. Shelton worked for the United States Forest Service for 42 years and at Wal-Mart for 25 years. She was very generous and giving to others, never letting...
Cynthia Elaine Howard
Aug 27, 2020
Cynthia E. Howard, 60, of Ocoee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2020.
She was born on August 12, 1960 to the late Charles Willis Howard and Jo Ann McAlister Howard. Ms. Howard attended Briarcrest Christian School, Memphis Charm School and The University of Memphis. She was an avid animal lover and had a special love for rescued dogs.
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William Earl Moorhouse
Aug 25, 2020
William Earl Moorhouse, 84, of Benton, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2020, at his home.
He was born on May 11, 1936 to the late Walter and Julia (Lingerfelt) Moorhouse and was a lifelong member of Benton Station Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Edna Mae Moohouse; his siblings,...
Joshua Lynn Gibbs
Aug 12, 2020
Joshua Lynn Gibbs, 32, of Benton, passed away suddenly on August 12, 2020.
Josh was a man of God, a devout husband and beloved father, who dedicated every minute of the day to his family. He was a member of Rock Creek Baptist Church and was a fireman for West Polk County Volunteer Fire & Rescue and served his community...
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