Obituaries
Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area
JoAnn Campbell
Dec 15, 2019
JoAnn Bryson Campbell, 70, of Reliance, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2019 at her daughters’ home in Calhoun, TN. She was a lifelong member of Greasy Creek Baptist Church.
Mrs. Campbell was born in Anderson, South Carolina and was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Gilbert Jasper Campbell. They were owners of Campbell’s Cherokee Custom Upholstery...
Weyman E. Henry, Sr.
Dec 14, 2019
Weyman Henry, Sr., 90, of Ocoee, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2019.
He was a veteran of the United States Army and attended Conasauga Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors admiring all kinds of trees.
He was born in Conasauga on December 28, 1928 to the late Homer and Mamie...
Edith M. Crumley
Dec 7, 2019
Edith M. Crumley, 98, of Ocoee, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Benton on October 9, 1921 to the late Robert G. and Winnie Ellen McNelley. Edith was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and loved flower gardening, quilting, cake decorating and reading. Her most precious joys came from spending...
Nancy Guillory Bennett
Dec 5, 2019
Nancy Guillory Bennett, 78, a resident of Benton, originally from Opelousas, LA, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.
She was a member of St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas, LA (which was built in 1798) and had a great love for her family and an extreme devotion to her dearly departed husband. Nancy had...
William "Bill" Wiggins
Nov 26, 2019
William Ray “Bill” Wiggins, 61, of Delano, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2019 at home surrounded by his family.
Mr. Wiggins was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. He liked to fish and spend time outside. He loved spending time with his family and considered his grandchildren to be his prized possession.
He was preceded in death by his...
Alexander "Butch" Balkun
Nov 23, 2019
Alexander “Butch” Balkun, 73, of Benton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Middletown, Connecticut to the late Honnor and Alexander Balkun, Sr. on February 8, 1946. In his later years, he moved to Chokoloskee, Florida where he resided for over 30 years. He owned and operated ABC Lawn Care...
Wayne Harold Rogers
Nov 22, 2019
Wayne Harold “Rabbit” Rogers, 81, of Benton, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2019, surrounded by his loving family who loved him very much.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Nellie Allen Rogers.
Survivors include his loving wife, Brenda Rogers; beloved son, Tracy Rogers; grandchildren, Amber Rogers and...
William Holcomb
Nov 16, 2019
William “Bill” Holcomb, 75, of Benton, as of November 16, 2019, is now pain free, resting in the loving arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ. Bill was a member of Kinser Church of God and loved hunting, fishing and spending time in the beautiful mountains of Polk County. He was a truck driver for the Bradley Farmers CO-OP for many...
Corky Lewis
Nov 14, 2019
Vernon H. “Corky” Lewis, 82, of Benton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Corky retired from the United States Air Force after 23 years of service. He also served for the Polk County Sheriff’s Department. Then, he and his wife were team truck drivers for 21 years. Corky was also a...
Jimmy Poteet
Nov 5, 2019
Jimmy Poteet, 70 of Etowah, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.
Born in McMinn County, Jimmy was a son of the late Rev. Luther and Pearl Poteet. He was the sixth of their twelve children and received a Christian mountain country upbringing in the Reliance and Delano communities of Polk County. His early employment was...
Joseph Lewis
Nov 4, 2019
Joseph T. Lewis, 62, a resident of Benton, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2019 at a Cleveland healthcare facility.
Mr. Lewis was a member of Family Worship Center in Cleveland, TN. He loved playing and singing gospel music; he even had the pleasure of singing at a Jimmy Swaggart camp meeting in 2002. He was a redneck...
Burch E. Godfrey
Nov 1, 2019
Burch Everett “Burchie” Godfrey, 83, a resident of Benton, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 1, 2019, at a Chattanooga healthcare facility.
He was the oldest serving deacon at Welcome Valley Baptist Church and also served as church treasurer and church clerk for over fifty years. He was retired from Hardwick Stove after twenty five years as well as Bowater...
Burch G. Cronan
Oct 29, 2019
Burch G. Cronan, 78, a resident of Benton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Cronan was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church. He enjoyed playing any type of string instrument and loved spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harve and...
Marilyn Faye Milen
Oct 25, 2019
Marilyn Faye Milen, 79, a resident of Benton, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 25, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She loved going camping, fishing and traveling and was an excellent cook. Faye loved spending time with her family and friends and will be missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her loving...
Carolyn Kay Anca
Oct 6, 2019
Carolyn Kay Anca, 67, a resident of Ocoee, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at her residence.
There are no services planned at this time.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Higgins Funeral Home of Benton.
JoAnne Walker
Oct 5, 2019
JoAnne Walker, 76, a resident of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2019.
A private graveside service will be conducted at Huskey Grove Cemetery in Sevierville, TN.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Higgins Funeral Home of Benton.
Jimmy Lowell Fox
Oct 4, 2019
Jimmy Lowell Fox, 79, a resident of the Wetmore community, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 4, 2019 at a local hospital. Mr. Fox had been a resident at LifeCare Center of Cleveland for past several years.
He faithfully served our country with the United States Marine Corps and enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching football. Jimmy loved spending time on...
Mary Magdalene Owens
Oct 1, 2019
Mary Magdalene Goforth Owens, 87, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at a local healthcare facility. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and Order of the Eastern Star. She was the greatest mother, pastor’s wife, a great cook and faithfully raised five children and will be missed by all.
She was preceded in death by her husband of...
Charlie Prince Ledford
Sep 15, 2019
Charlie Prince Ledford, 75, a resident of Benton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was a well known carpenter and an avid hunter and fisherman.
He was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Annie Ledford; parents, Charles B. and Sally Howard Ledford; brothers, Luther...
Gloria Jenkins Johnson
Sep 11, 2019
Gloria Jenkins Johnson, 63, a resident of Delano, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was a member of The Warehouse Church in Etowah. Gloria’s proudest accomplishments were spending such quality time with each of her kids and grand-kids, whom she loved and adored with her whole heart. She enjoyed...
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