Obituaries
Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area
Jimmy Hubert Owens
Sep 9, 2019
Jimmy Hubert Owens, 82, a resident of Benton, went to be with the Lord peacefully in his sleep on Monday, September 9, 2019 at his residence with his loving family at his side. He was born on June 10, 1937 and attended Greasy Creek Elementary as a young boy. He gave his heart to Jesus in October 2017 and enjoyed...
Edna Earl Burchfiel Daugherty
Sep 1, 2019
Edna Earl Burchfiel Daugherty went to be with her Lord and Savior early Sunday morning, September 1, 2019 with her family and friends at her side.
She grew up in Polk County and graduated from Polk County High School in 1943 seventy six years ago. Edna was always an avid reader. Her mother often found her reading when she should...
Rhonda Wilcox Dunn
Aug 29, 2019
Rhonda Carrie Arlene Wilcox Dunn, 53, a resident of the Greasy Creek Community was carried home by angels on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at her residence with her family at her side. She was a proud member of Fairview Baptist Church. She was a loving and caring wife to Tommy Ray Dunn. She loved nothing more than being surrounded by...
Helen Marie Maynor
Aug 17, 2019
Helen Marie Maynor, 87, a resident of Benton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2019 with her loving family at her side. She was a lifelong member of Benton Station Baptist Church, in which she was an active member of Children’s Sunday school for many years, Vacation Bible School, choir as a teenager and WMU.
She was preceded in...
Ruth A. Stewart
Aug 16, 2019
Ruth A. Stewart, 83, a resident of Benton, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Granny loved to do puzzles and word searches. As an avid lover of The Andy Griffith Show and N.C.I.S, she was most known for her love to cook and spending time with her family.
She was preceded...
John "Pap" William Rogers
Aug 13, 2019
John William “Pap” Rogers, 85, a member of a prominent pioneer family in Polk County, died on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at the Etowah Health Care Center. John lived a very full life and will be missed by many who have known and loved him.
John was born in 1933 and grew up in Benton, TN. When he was not...
Lake M. Lillard
Aug 12, 2019
Lake Monroe Lillard, 77, a resident of Etowah, passed away August 12, 2019 Starr Regional Medical Center in Etowah. He was a graduate of Polk County High School and lettered in football. While at POCOHI, he was honored by all of his peers with many class distinctions and awards. He was very well liked and had many friends from Polk...
Mary Wilma Garren
Aug 4, 2019
Mary Wilma Lindner Garren, 95, a resident of Delano, passed away August 4, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church and was very active with the Polk County 4-H as well as the Ramp Tramp Festival. Wilma was an avid gardener and was an amazing cook.
She was born...
Dewey M. Woody
Jul 29, 2019
Dewey M. Woody, 95, a resident of Charleston, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019 at his residence.
Arrangements entrusted to Higgins Funeral Home of Benton. (423) 338-2834
Sandra Akins
Jul 28, 2019
Sandra Akins, 64, a resident of Reliance, passed away July 28, 2019 at her residence with her family at her side. She was a member of Ocoee Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her son, Rodney Nicholas Killian; parents, Thomas and Bonnie Farmer; brothers, Gus Farmer, Frank Farmer, Danny Farmer and David Farmer.
Survivors include her loving husband...
Ronald Jerry Jones
Jul 26, 2019
Ronald Jerry Jones, 66, a resident of Reliance, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in the Greasy Creek Community. He was a loving husband, father, grandpa, brother and friend. Ronald will be loved and missed until we join him in Heaven.
Mr. Jones...
Iva (Johnnie) H. McDonald
Jul 25, 2019
Iva H. (Johnnie) McDonald, 85, a resident of Benton passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019 at home with her family. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and loved spending time with her family and her pets.
Ms. McDonald was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy E. McDonald; her parents, Carl and Debbie...
Judy Womac
Jul 21, 2019
Judy Womac, 67, a resident of Cleveland, passed away July 21, 2019.
Ms. Womac was a member at Welcome Valley Baptist Church. She enjoyed going to church and was a volunteer with her late husband, Jerry at Life Care Center of Cleveland for six years. She loved her family and friends and will be missed by all who knew her.
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Johnnie Sue Keith
Jul 20, 2019
Johnnie Sue Keith, 97, a resident of Benton, passed away July 20, 2019.
A private graveside service will be held at Benton Memorial Gardens.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Higgins Funeral Home of Benton. (423) 338-2834
Lonas F. Hall
Jul 18, 2019
Lonas F. Hall, 90, a resident of Reliance, passed away July 18, 2019. He was the owner of Hall’s Grocery in Reliance. He loved his family, friends, fishing and will be missed by all. He was always working and took great pride in everything he did.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Margaret Watts Hall;...
Kirk Derrick Wilson
Jul 17, 2019
Kirk Derrick Wilson, 48, a resident of Reliance, passed away July 17, 2019 at his residence.
He was a member of Archville Baptist Church and loved living in the mountain at his home in the Greasy Creek community. Kirk loved his family and enjoyed working and being outdoors. He will be missed by all.
Mr. Wilson was preceded in death...
Corinne Songer McKeown
Jul 6, 2019
Corinne Frost Songer McKeown, 102, a resident of Benton, passed away July 6, 2019.
The daughter of the late Scott and Augusta Frost, she was born on August 19, 1916, in Sublette, Illinois.
She was an active member and volunteer at Oswego Presbyterian Church and was very social with everyone with whom she came into contact. She will be missed...
Grace Goins Smith
Jul 4, 2019
Grace Goins Smith, 99, a resident of Benton, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born on May 10, 1920 to the late Edgar Stanley and Ada Lee Droke Goins in Cleveland, TN. Grace was also preceded in death by her husband, James Lark Smith; siblings, Jessie L. Goins, Geneva “Bill” Goins, E. Stanley...
James Paul Stinnett
Jul 1, 2019
James Paul Stinnett, 81, of Cleveland passed away Monday, July 1, 2019. He enjoyed NASCAR but especially enjoyed being outdoors and mowing yards.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Stella Cavett Stinnett; brothers, Marvin Stinnett and Jerry Stinnett; sister, Lucille Shipman.
Survivors include his siblings, Leota (Billy) Rice, Billy (Drusilla) Stinnett, A.J. (Shirlyn) Stinnett; nieces and...
Jessie Lou Wooten
Jun 27, 2019
Jessie Lou Seay Wooten, 82, a resident of Benton, passed away June 27, 2019. She was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Wooten; parents, Delbert Harley and Mamie Pauline Seay; sister, Ruby Stewart.
She is survived by her children, Buford Gary Wooten, Troy Lee Wooten, Cynthia Gail (William) Dover; grandchildren,...
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