Obituaries
Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area
Kathlena H. Key
Jul 4, 2018
Kathlena H. Key, 70, of Benton, TN passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland, TN. She loved being outdoors. She never judged anyone and welcomed everyone into her life. She never met a stranger. She retired from Crystal Geyser Roxane Water Company after 15 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy...
Kenneth J. Stone
Jun 8, 2018
Kenneth J. Stone, 67, a resident of Benton, passed away Friday, June 8, 2018 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was an active member of Benton Church of Christ until his health declined. He put others before himself and was loving and caring.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Spence and Ruby McClurd Stone.
He is survived by...
James Sanders
May 29, 2018
James Sanders, 66, a resident of Benton, TN passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at his residence. He loved to fish and enjoyed woodworking. He was a jokester and LOVED playing tricks on people.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Elizabeth Medlin Sanders.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Sanders; daughters, Michelle Kelly (Ronnie Clark)...
Paul "Scrub" Wilson
May 14, 2018
Paul “Scrub”. Wilson, 72, a resident of Benton, TN passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2018 at Tennova Health Care in Cleveland, TN. He loved to tell stories and make people laugh. He loved his church, daughters, grandchildren and was a devoted husband. He was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church and Ocoee Lodge 212 F&AM.
He was preceded in...
Evelyn Sue Carter
May 12, 2018
Evelyn Sue Carter, 59, of Benton, TN passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 at a Chattanooga hospital. She loved God and going to church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Buck and Edith Byrum Carter; daughter-in-law, Michelle McDougal.
She is survived by her life-long partner, C. J. McDougal; children, Gary (Marlena) Miller, Wanda (Edward) Greenlief, Nancy (Terry) Brackin,...
Reverend Jim Mabe
May 11, 2018
Reverend Jim Mabe, 68, of Charleston, TN passed away Friday, May 11, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving wife, children and fur babies. He loved to play golf, being outdoors and his dogs. He loved everybody and everybody loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Novella Tuttle Mabe.
He is survived by...
Jack G. Allen
May 9, 2018
Jack G. Allen, 82, a resident of Benton, TN passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at his residence. He was owner of Allen Manufacturing Chair Company but his passion was farming.
He was preceded in death by his sons; Jack Edward Allen and Gary McPherson; daughter, Mitzi Creekmore; grandson, Anthony Bradford; parents, Jessie M. and Lillie Allen; brothers, James Allen,...
Arron Lark McDonald
May 6, 2018
Arron L. McDonald, 42, of Benton, TN passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Starr Regional Hospital in Athens, TN. He loved going to church and visits from friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Lee “Sonny” and Nancy Sue Smith McDonald; grandparents, Walter and Marie McDonald and James Lark Smith.
He is survived by his brother,...
Glenn Morris Rhodes
Apr 24, 2018
Glenn Morris Rhodes, 57, of Benton, TN passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at his home surrounded by family. He liked being outside and working in his yard.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Wheeler Rhodes and Lois Isabella Whittemore Rhodes; brother, Charles Rhodes
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Rena Rhodes; God...
Lester Eugene Black
Apr 17, 2018
Lester Eugene Black, 82, a resident of Reliance, TN passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. Lester was a previous member of the civil defense and volunteer rescue squad. He retired from the U. S. Forestry Service.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ruth...
Maeagnes C. Goforth
Apr 11, 2018
Maeagnes Campbell Goforth, age 85 of Reliance, TN passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at an Etowah healthcare facility. Her niece Ghena Frazier, who has been with her through her journey to “go home”, and family members were by her side. She was a life-long and faithful member of Greasy Creek Baptist Church until her health declined. Her gift was...
Paula S. Lamb
Apr 10, 2018
Paula S. Lamb, age 72 of Cleveland, TN passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland, TN. Paula became a widow in her 20’s and raised 3 boys as a single mother. She was strong, a caregiver to many and helped others thru daily life struggles. She was “always there” for her boys.
She was preceded in...
Harry Jackson Rymer, Sr.
Mar 29, 2018
Harry Jackson Rymer, Sr., 70, of Old Fort, TN passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018. He was a farmer from Polk County all his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Willie Mae “Bill” Higdon Rymer.
Mr. Rymer is survived by his wife of 46 years, Kathy Rymer; his sons, Jay Rymer and Blake Rymer, both...
Reathel Mantooth
Mar 18, 2018
Reathel Mantooth, 69, of Benton, TN passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018 in an Athens hospital. She was born on May 9, 1948 to the late Sam and Winnie Mantooth. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and loved her aquariums.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Troy, Jerry, Riley, Clyde and Roy Mantooth; sisters,...
Reba Ann Bridges
Mar 15, 2018
Reba Ann Bridges, 90, of Benton, TN went to be with the Lord peacefully at her home in Benton, TN on Thursday, March 15, 2018. She was born on March 12, 1928 to George R. and Della Rogers. She was a native of Polk County and a lifelong member of Zion Baptist Church. She deeply loved her family, friends and...
John Avery Shelton
Mar 13, 2018
John Avery Shelton, 85, of Delano passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at his home. Born on September 5, 1932 to the late Zeb and Nelia Shelton, he was a native and lifelong resident of Polk County and a member of Archville Baptist Church. He was previously employed at the U.S. Forestry Service and enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time...
Vickie Maria Rymer
Mar 11, 2018
Vickie Maria Stiles Rymer
Vickie Maria Stiles Rymer, 61, of Benton, TN passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, TN. She was a native and lifelong residence of Polk County, TN. She loved her family, especially her kids and grandkids, and most of all her Lord and Savior and she loved to tell everyone about...
Mary Lou Franks
Mar 7, 2018
Mary Lou McDonald Franks, 85, of Benton, TN passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at her residence. She worked at Benton Manufacturing for 26 years. She loved to cook and no one left her home without a meal. She loved going to church, her flowers but most of all her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert...
Theresia M. Muzzleman
Mar 6, 2018
Theresia M. Muzzleman was born July 5, 1940. She went home to be with her heavenly Father and other family members who went before her on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. She worked in Columbus, Ohio for many years as a school cook. She sewed puppets for a local company in Columbus.She was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio and moved...
Janet L. St. Clair
Mar 5, 2018
Janet L. Dabbs St. Clair, 51, a former resident of Benton, TN passed away Monday, March 5, 2018 in a Cleveland hospital. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and a graduate of Polk County High School. She loved her children and her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Lee and Christine Bryson Dabbs.
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