Obituaries
Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area
William Stewart
Jun 1, 2020
William “Darnell” Stewart, 78, of Old Fort, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2020 at home.
He was a member of Ball Play Baptist Church. William spent his years as a press operator at Maytag. He had a love for hunting, spending time with his friends and family. He will be missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded...
Jessica Carver
May 31, 2020
Jessica Maria Carver, 40, of Benton, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2020.
In life Jessie loved being outdoors, camping and fishing. She loved music and the ocean. She spent her time having fun with friends and family.
Jessie wanted to be remembered as being funny, loving, and a great mother. She was strong and wanted to be the best...
Jeffrey J. Trentham
May 23, 2020
Jeffrey James Trentham, 54, of Benton, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020.
Jeff was born in Cleveland, Tennessee on December 8, 1965 to James Marvin Trentham and Johnnie Shelton Walden. He was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church and a talented brick mason who took great pride in his work. Jeff loved spending time with his family and...
Glenn P. Allen
May 20, 2020
Glenn P. Allen, 72, of Benton, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.HigginsFuneral.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Higgins Funeral Home of Benton.
Ruby L. Wilcox
May 16, 2020
Our loving mother, Ruby L. Wilcox, 87, of the Greasy Creek community, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Englewood, Tennessee on August 11, 1932 to the late George W. and Viola Roberts Mitchell. Through her life she enjoyed picking the guitar and singing praises to her Lord and...
Fenix Julius Chadwick
May 10, 2020
Fenix Julius Chadwick, 16 months, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2020.
He loved being outside and mowing the lawn. Fenix loved watching Blippi videos and adored his cats Bob and Kitty-Kitty.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather Bobby Lamar Chadwick, and his grandmother, Saundra Faulk, and great-grandfather, Ronnie Bates.
Survivors include his loving parents, Kira and...
Ona "Sue" Davis
May 3, 2020
Ona Virginia “Sue”, Davis, 87, a lifelong resident of Calhoun, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 3, 2020, at her home, surrounded by family.
She was a retired seamstress. She loved to garden, spend time with her family, go to church, and most of all she loved the Lord Jesus Christ with all her heart. She was...
James Edward Dabbs
May 1, 2020
James Edward Dabbs, 51, of Reliance, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2020.
Mr. Dabbs was a wonderful and dedicated mechanic that had a special love for Ford Mustangs and keys. He loved spending time with his family and will be missed by all who knew him.
He was born on May 2, 1968 in Athens, TN to the late...
Lowell D. Bailey
Apr 22, 2020
Lowell D Bailey, 80, passed away on Wednesday April 22, 2020. He was born August 23, 1939, in Benton, the son of the late Everett and Pearl Porter Bailey; siblings, E. P. Bailey, Ralston Bailey.
He was a Class of 1958 graduate of Polk County High School, and a member of Old Ocoee Baptist Church, having previously been a member...
Harold Hood
Apr 15, 2020
Harold H. Hood, 79, a life-long resident of Benton, TN passed away April 15, 2020. He was a road builder and took great pride in his work. He loved his family and friends, especially his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Reuben and Julia Rymer Hood; father and mother-in-law, Estle and Velma Ownby Tarwater; brother-in-law, Lynn Bates.
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Nancy L. Wagner
Apr 2, 2020
Nancy Lucas Wagner, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2020.
“Mammaw Wag” was from Rockhill, SC; however, she currently lived with her daughter in Benton, TN. She was born August 31, 1927. In her time on earth, she spent 40 years as a spinner at Springs Mill in South Carolina. She loved the role of being a mammaw...
Ralston Temple Bailey
Mar 9, 2020
On March 9, 2020 the angels made a visit to the lake house in Umatilla, Florida and took Ralston Temple Bailey home to be with the Lord.
Ralston was 84 years old and lived his life, loving his family and collecting antiques. His hobbies were hunting and fishing. He retired from the United States Department of Agriculture.
He is...
Jerry "Pete" Lowe
Mar 5, 2020
Jerry Eugene “Pete” Lowe, 56, of Reliance, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family and faithful companion dog Garret, who was by his side until the end.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Lowe.
Survivors include his beloved mother, Lucille Lowe; loving sister, Tammy (Ricky) Burger; niece, Shauna Burger.
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Robbie Jean Dunn-Heath
Feb 14, 2020
Robbie J. Dunn-Heath, 66, of Benton, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2020. She was born to the late George Roy Swallows of Cleveland, TN and Ollie Jaye Ratcliff of Benton, TN on July 26, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Robbie was the wife of the late David Marion Dunn of Cleveland, TN.
She was preceded in death by her...
Eugene "Gene" Cheek
Feb 10, 2020
Eugene “Gene” Cheek, 90, of Maryville and formerly of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2020.
Mr. Cheek was of the Baptist faith. Gene faithfully served our country as a Tech Sargent with the United States Air Force. His duties began with the Air Police followed by being a member of the first United States Air Force drill...
Luzella "Lucy" Stinnett
Feb 3, 2020
Luzella “Lucy” Stinnett, 64, a resident of Delano, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family.
Ms. Stinnett was a member at Welcome Valley Baptist Church. She worked at People Helping People. Lucy loved caring for her beloved pets and loved spending time with her family. She had a big heart for others.
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James Brown
Jan 20, 2020
James Brown, 80, of Benton, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2020.
James retired from Volunteer Electric. He was a faithful member of Delano Baptist Church. James was an ordained deacon. He was a member of Ocoee Lodge 212.
He was preceded in death by his parents; James Elise Brown and Marie Bates Brown; and brother, Charles Brown.
Survivors include...
William "Frankie" Wilcox
Jan 10, 2020
William “Frankie” Wilcox, 75, of Reliance, reached his heavenly home and was reunited with his loving wife of 54 years, Robbie Wilcox. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends.
In 1964, Frankie and Robbie were married and spent a life-time serving the Greasy Creek community. They ran Rob’s Grocery, Hungery Bear Deli and The Big Game...
Jimmy Ray Bryson
Dec 25, 2019
Jimmy Ray Bryson, 75, received his ultimate gift from God on Christmas morning, December 25, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was a deacon at Old Ocoee Baptist Church and was a devout Christian. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a very talented artist. The love for his family was on display throughout his entire life and will...
David Lamar Henry
Dec 21, 2019
David Lamar Henry, 65, of Dallas, GA., passed away peacefully on December 21, 2019.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Marietta, GA. David enjoyed golfing, grilling outdoors and spending time with family and friends attending the University of Tennessee and University of Florida football games. David adored his many pets that were a part of the...
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