Obituaries
Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area
Ruby Jewell Stewart
Jun 27, 2019
Ruby Jewell Seay Stewart, 85, a resident of Benton, passed away June 27, 2019. She loved the Lord and her family with all of her heart and enjoyed sitting on her porch watching cars go by.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Otis Stewart; parents, Harley Delbert and Mamie Pauline Seay; two children, William Otis Stewart and Laura...
Homer E. Merrell
May 27, 2019
Homer E. Merrell, 86, of Reliance, TN, passed away Monday, May 27, 2019 at Starr Regional Hospital in Athens, TN. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and retired from TVA. He loved to fish, garden but more than anything spending time with all of his family.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorene Pless...
Wilma Haroldean Wiggins
May 16, 2019
Wilma Haroldean Wiggins, 86, a resident of Benton, TN, was born July 5, 1932 on the Moss Farm in Linsdale. She passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at her residence. She was a member of Wetmore Baptist Church and retired from The Drug Store in Benton, TN.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Wiggins; parents, Chester and...
William David Clayton
May 10, 2019
William David Clayton, 76, of Benton, TN, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Zion Baptist Church. He lived a life of service to others.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Clayton; mother, Anzlee Qualls Rogers; father, Johnny Clayton; step-father, Lee Dunn; brother, Harold Clayton; sister-in-law,...
Michael Roy Wattenbarger
May 6, 2019
Michael Roy Wattenbarger, 67, a resident of Reliance, TN passed away May 6, 2019 at Parkwest Hospital, Knoxville, TN. He was born in Cleveland, TN to G.E. Wattenbarger and Esther Fontenot Wattenbarger Richard.
He was preceded in death by his father, sister Mary Jane and brother Timothy.
He is survived by his spouse, Mildred Goforth Wattenbarger; mother, Esther Wattenbarger Richard,...
Rufus J. Bivens
May 5, 2019
Rufus J. Bivens, 81, of Benton, TN passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 at his home. He was born and reared in Tellico Plains, TN. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Benton, TN and was not afraid to ask anyone if they knew Jesus Christ. He loved life, his family, his country and people.
He was retired...
Hubert W. Parker
May 4, 2019
Hubert W. Parker, 86, of Casa Grande, AZ, formerly of Benton, TN, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019. He was a Vietnam Veteran and retired from the U.S. Air Force after 22 years of service.
He was preceded in death by an infant son, Randy Parker; parents, James Lewis and Nettie Bazzell Parker; brothers, Harry, Willie (Bill) and Junior Parker;...
Joyce Dean McMahan
May 1, 2019
Joyce Dean McMahan, 84, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Floyd Medical Center in Rome, GA. She was the former president of the National Federation of the Blind in Tucumcar, NM. She loved to quilt and color.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis McMahan; son, Jack E. Allen; daughter, Mitzi Creekmore; grandson, Anthony Bradford;...
Harry F. Pettit
Apr 28, 2019
Harry F. Pettit, 74, of Ocoee, TN passed away April 28, 2019 at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland, TN. He was a long time member of Benton Church of Christ where he served as song leader for many years. He enjoyed attending acapella singings. He was retired from TVA after 30 years of service.
He was preceded in death by...
Cynthia "Tweet" Mabe
Apr 19, 2019
Cynthia “Tweet” Mabe, 67, of Charleston, TN passed away Friday, April 19, 2019 at her home in Charleston, TN. She loved reading scripture every morning, to go shopping, working in her flowers, gardening and taking care of her dogs, but she especially loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Delano, TN...
Patsy A. Cheek
Apr 14, 2019
Patsy Arthur Cheek, age 82, of Benton, TN passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Townsend Park Nursing Home in Cartersville, GA.
She was preceded in death by her son, Todd Cheek; parents, Lake D. Arthur and Marie Brackett Cofer.
She is survived by her son, Ty Cheek; grandsons, Cameron Cheek and Blake Cheek; great grandson, Kaden Cheek...
Ray "Bo" Cross
Apr 12, 2019
Ray “Bo” Cross, age 83, of Benton, passed away at his residence on Friday, April 12, 2019. He liked to work, farm and be outside.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Cross; infant daughter, Cathy Lynn Cross; step children, Billy, Connie Debbie, Brent and Mary Jane Hawkins; parents, O. R. “Long” and Ruby Leona Chatman Cross;...
Brenda Sue McBee
Apr 11, 2019
Brenda Sue Wallace McBee, 71, of Old Fort, TN passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019, at her residence. She was a member of Red Ash Baptist Church in Caryville, TN.
She was proceeded in death by her husband, Harrell McBee; parents, Edward and Edith Burris Wallace; Timothy Prince, Luther Wallace, Shawntina Smith, Harold Wallace; Imogene Hamby.
She is survived...
Dorothy Burris Gray
Apr 9, 2019
Dorothy Burris Gray, 86, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland, TN. She was an avid gardener and canner. She loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren.
She was proceeded in death by her husband, Ernest Gray; parents, Milburn and Cora Green Burris; siblings, Austin Burris, Cup (Richard) Burris, Mildred Dills, Mary Cleo McDonald.
...
Roy A. Frazier
Apr 9, 2019
Roy A. Frazier, age 80, of Benton, TN passed away April 9, 2019 at his home. He graduated from PCHS, Class of 1956. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church of Benton for 63 years where he served in many capacities throughout the years. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, including his 12 great grandchildren.
...
Betty Jean Cross
Apr 1, 2019
Betty Jean Ashe Cross, age 81, of Benton, passed away at her residence on Monday, April 1, 2019. She was born January 21, 1938, to the late Robert and Janie Harris Ashe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by children, Billy, Connie, Debbie, Brent and Mary Jane Hawkins. She is survived by her husband, Ray Cross;...
Edna Fulbright Moorhouse
Mar 30, 2019
Edna Mae Fulbright Moorhouse, age 81, of Benton, Tennessee peacefully passed on to heaven on Saturday, March 30, 2019. She was born August 3, 1937 to the late Paul and Gerthel Watkins Fulbright. She was a lifelong member of Benton Station Baptist Church where she dearly loved her WMU ladies and singing in the choir. In addition to her parents,...
Stella Theo Yates
Mar 26, 2019
Stella Theo Stone Yates, 96, of Benton, TN passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at a local health care facility. She cherished family get-togethers at all the major holidays and loved gardening and growing flowers. She was a devoted Braves fan and knew all their stats. She was a life-long member of Benton Station Baptist Church.
She was preceded in...
Mellie Guy Price
Mar 17, 2019
Mellie Sue Guy Price was born to Raleigh Buren Guy and Zeffie Atkins on December 22, 1935 and passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019. She was a Special Education teacher for 8 years in Illinois and 22 years at Benton Elementary.
She was preceded in death by her parents, infant son Paul and daughter Melody; step-mother, Manda Atkins; sisters,...
Robbie Pearson Wilcox
Mar 14, 2019
Robbie Pearson Wilcox, 72, of Reliance, TN passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. In 1964 on a trip with her family to Tennessee, she met the man of her dreams, William (Frankie) Wilcox, wearing white penny loafers and driving a pink Cadillac. She came back three...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries