Obituaries
Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area
Linda Ella Morgan
Oct 29, 2018
Linda Ella Morgan, 67, a resident of Benton, TN passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 at Tennova Healthcare. She was a fabulous cook and loved feeding her family, gardening and growing flowers.
She was preceded in death by her father, Hobert Callihan; brothers, James Callihan and Johnny Callihan.
She is survived by her daughters, Leianne Callihan, Michelle (Chris) Plott...
Marie Wiley
Oct 27, 2018
Marie Wiley of Benton, TN passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018 in a Chattanooga Hospital. She was born Jessie Marie Wiley on September 24, 1945 and lived on the family farm in Polk County her entire life. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Carmack and Sena Jane Green...
Luwana Lura Owens
Oct 21, 2018
Luwana Lura Owens, 90, a resident of Benton, TN and formerly of Greasy Creek passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018. She loved to quilt, watch her garden grow, humming birds and word search books. Her “grands” were the love of her life and she brightened up when they came to visit. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.
She...
Irene Allen
Oct 17, 2018
Irene Allen, 84, a resident of Benton, TN passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at a local healthcare facility. She loved all kinds of music but bluegrass was her favorite, loved to sing and could play any musical instrument. Irene loved her family, was always helping people and loved her church. She was co-owner of Allen Manufacturing Chair Company.
She...
Christopher Dewayne Goins
Oct 9, 2018
Christopher Dewayne Goins, 46, a resident of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018. He was an A-1 mechanic, enjoyed riding his rock buggy and loved to fish. He lived in this area all his life.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis Goins.
He is survived by his son, Chandler Goins; father, Hazen “Jim” Goins; sisters, Felisha Browder...
Alice Harbison
Oct 7, 2018
Alice Green Harbison, 88, of Benton, TN passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018 peacefully in a local healthcare facility.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and touched many people throughout her life. Alice retired from Benton Banking Company after 43 years. She was a faithful member of Benton United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by...
Bobbie Scott
Sep 22, 2018
Bob Alvin Scott, 78, a resident of Benton, TN passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at his home. He was born on September 28, 1939 in Clarksville, Maryland to the late James and Vivien Pingley Scott. He was retired from the Air Force and the United States Postal Service.
He is preceded in death by his siblings; Carl Scott,...
Margaret E. Biggs
Sep 21, 2018
Margaret Evelyn Smith Biggs
Margaret Evelyn was Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager of the Etowah Office of Athens Federal Community Bank. She always remarked that she loved her work and the people with whom she worked.
Margaret Evelyn received her education in the Etowah School System and was a graduate of Etowah High School. She was crowned Miss...
Johnny Oliver Gorman
Sep 19, 2018
It is with great honor that the family of Johnny Gorman announces his entrance into heaven on September 19, 2018 at the age of 46. A celebration of his life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on September 23, 2018 at First Baptist Benton in Benton, TN. The church doors will open at 2:30 p.m.
Johnny will be...
Jack Coleman
Sep 18, 2018
Jack Kimsey Coleman, 77, of Old Fort, TN passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at his home. A native of Murphy, NC, he was born June 4, 1941 to the late Charles and Mary Coleman. Jack graduated from Murphy High School in 1959 and received a BS degree from North Carolina State University, School of Forestry in Raleigh in 1965. ...
Peggy Ann Dalton
Sep 16, 2018
Peggy Dunn Dalton
Peggy Dunn Dalton, 62, of Benton, TN passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN.
She was preceded in death by her parents, H.V. and Mamie Brock Dunn.
She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Dewey Dalton; children and spouses, Christa and Greg O’Neal of Chatsworth, GA. and...
Arlene Simonds
Sep 16, 2018
Arlene Simonds, 69, of Benton, TN passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 at her residence. She was adventurous and loved to travel. She was a very giving and loving person, adored her animals, but most of all she loved her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Gladys Dillard Self; sisters, Shelly Morrow, Jeanie Coker,...
Nancy Passmore Sloan
Sep 13, 2018
After a courageous battle with cancer and spending lots of time with family and friends, Nancy Passmore Sloan of Benton passed away on September 13, 2018 at the age of 74.
Nancy was a majorette at Polk County High School where she met her true love, Johnny Sloan. She graduated from Hiwassee College, and they married and raised their family...
John L Grady, MD
Aug 26, 2018
John L. Grady, MD, 87, a resident of Benton, TN passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018. He was a well know physician and practiced in Etowah and Copperhill for 25 years and devoted 42 years to the medical profession. He was a veteran of the US Navy and flew Cougar Jets off the Midway carrier during the Korean War.
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Danny Tommie Farmer
Aug 19, 2018
Danny Tommie Farmer, 53, a resident of Benton, TN passed away at his residence on Sunday, August 19, 2018. Danny celebrated his 54th birthday in heaven on Wednesday, August 22, 2018. He was a member of Ocoee Baptist Church for over 20 years and was the center piece of the Ocoee Trio. He played all instruments but the piano was...
Nola Murphy
Aug 18, 2018
Mag Nola (Rogers) Murphy, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 18, 2018, at her home in Benton, TN. She was born on September 8, 1933. She was a graduate of Polk County High School, was retired from Kmart, and was a member of First Baptist Church in Cleveland.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George R. and...
Michael Edwin Dunn
Aug 15, 2018
Michael Edwin Dunn, 55, a resident of Old Fort, TN passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018. He was a member of Beech Springs Baptist Church, a former choir director and sang in gospel groups. He retired from M&M Mars and was a master woodworker.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Artie Louise Sharp Dunn; six grandchildren;...
Edna N. Lawson
Aug 8, 2018
Edna Norris Lawson, 96, of Benton, TN passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday morning, August 8, 2018. She was a member of Benton Station Baptist Church. She was a former employee of Benton Banking Company and Benton Manufacturing and spent many of her later years caring for her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben...
Helen McAbee
Aug 4, 2018
Helen German McAbee, 94, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 after a brief illness. After 21 years of service, she retired from Bradley Memorial Hospital. Helen was a people person and especially loved children. She loved the mountains, dancing, going to country music shows and she cooked for several country music stars.
She was preceded in death by her...
Mary Ozella Godfrey
Jul 27, 2018
Mary Ozella Bramlett Godfrey, 89, of Cleveland passed away Friday, July 27, 2018, in a local health care facility. She lived most of her life in Polk County, but recently moved to Cleveland. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and loved God, family, friends and always enjoyed fellowship with everyone.
She was preceded in death...
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