Obituaries
Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area
James E. Lamb, Jr.
May 24, 2024
James Edward Lamb, Jr., 59, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on May 24, 2024, in Sewanee, TN.
He was born on February 4, 1965, in Cleveland, Tennessee, to the late James Edward and Paula Sue Gyor Lamb, Sr.
Throughout life, Jay was a skilled and talented welder and coached football for Polk County Youth Football. He loved his family, especially his...
Carole Pirkle
May 23, 2024
Carole Lillard Pirkle, 67, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on May 23, 2024, at a local hospital.
She was born on July 20, 1956, in Athens, Tennessee, to Dolores Payne and the late Abraham Lillard.
Throughout life, Ms. Carole faithfully served in the healthcare profession for 30 plus years, retiring in 2016.
She was an active and loyal member of Wetmore Baptist...
William "Bill" L. Cross
May 11, 2024
William Louis “Bill” Cross, 56, of Chatsworth, GA., departed this life peacefully on May 11, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family.
He was born on December 3, 1967, in Benton, Tennessee, to the late William and Mary Ellen Vry Cross.
Throughout life, Bill was a faithful family man and had an answer for everything. He was an avid Tennessee Volunteer fan. He...
Henry E. Nelms
May 10, 2024
Henry Edward Nelms, 76, of Benton, gained his heavenly reward on May 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Henry was born on March 22, 1948, to the late John Franklin and Stacy Aileen Patterson Nelms.
Henry was a member of Clear View Ministries.
Over the years, Henry worked for Benton Police Department, Polk...
William M. Ledford
May 9, 2024
William M. Ledford, 68, of Charleston, departed this life on May 9, 2024.A full obituary will be published as soon as available.Arrangements entrusted to Higgins Funeral Home of Benton.
Dane B. Woody
May 8, 2024
Dane Benton Woody, 68, of Charleston, departed this life peacefully on May 8, 2024, at his home.A full obituary will published as soon as available.Arrangements entrusted to Higgins Funeral Home of Benton.
Stacy Nicole Via
May 8, 2024
Stacy Nicole Via, a wonderful mother, daughter, sister, and friend, departed this life unexpectedly, on May 8, 2024, due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
She was always there to help her patients while working at her job of four years at Benton Family Healthcare and many said they wouldn’t go back there if she left. Most recently, she...
Richard Lilley
May 4, 2024
Richard Andrew Lilley, age 60, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at a local hospital, in Cleveland, Tennessee, surrounded by family.
He was born February 10, 1964, in Long Beach, California, to Chuck and June Lilley. He was a 1982 graduate of Los Alamitos High School.
He had numerous years of experience working in the oil fields and real estate. Rick...
Florence Helen Fetzer
Apr 26, 2024
Florence Helen Shoopman Fetzer, 105, of Elizabethton, Tennessee, went to be with her Lord on April 26, 2024, at Ivy Hall Nursing Home in Elizabethton. Helen was born January 2, 1919, in Campbell County, Tennessee, to Obes (O. B.) and Winnie Mae George Shoopman. After graduation at age 16 from Jacksboro High School in 1935, she earned a teaching certificate...
Rosie Mae Young
Apr 24, 2024
Rosie Mae Young, 86, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on April 24, 2024.
She was born on October 15, 1937, in Polk County, TN, to the late Levi and Bessie Gatlin Cross.
Throughout life, Rosie enjoyed singing, playing guitar, and playing the game “Phase 10”. She was best known for her famous homemade biscuits and her fudge candy.
In...
Mike Waters
Apr 20, 2024
Mike Waters, 72, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on April 20, 2024, at his home.
He was born on September 3, 1951, in Greer, South Carolina, to the late Thomas Odell Waters and Grace Leonard Coudray.
Mike was an avid outdoorsman that loved hunting, fishing, Tennessee Football, and cookouts with family and friends. Throughout his life, Mike began working construction with...
Leon "Bo" Bates
Apr 18, 2024
Amos Leon ‘Bo’ Bates, 83, passed away April 18, 2024, peacefully at his home in Benton, TN, surrounded by his family.
He was born on April 4, 1941, in Etowah, Tennessee to the late, Amos and Duvell Shields Bates.
Leon was a 1959 graduate of Polk County High School. He had a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from the University of...
Tony Reynolds
Apr 15, 2024
Tony Reynolds, 60, of Ocoee, departed this life peacefully on April 15, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family.
He was born on November 5, 1963, in Cleveland, to Paul Reynolds and the late Wilma Woody Reynolds.
Tony had a love for people and always tried helping in any manner that was needed. He worked a life of service to the communities...
David L. Bolden
Apr 6, 2024
David L. Bolden, 67, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on April 6, 2024, in Delano surrounded by his family.
He was born on August 1, 1956, in Cleveland, to the late Wesley and Janie Mae Cheatham Bolden.
As a child, David loved to pick blackberries to enable him to purchase fireworks. He loved riding motorcycles, coached the 1991 Dodgers for Polk...
Ann L. Whetstone
Apr 3, 2024
Ann Laverne Eustice Whetstone, 76, of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, departed this life peacefully on April 3, 2024, at her daughter and son-in-law’s residence in Benton, where she was being cared for.
Ann was born on May 4, 1947, in Soddy Daisy to the late John Monroe Eustice and Iva Trantham Eustice.
Throughout her life, Ann traveled the country with her...
Charles "Chuck" Edward McDonald
Mar 30, 2024
Charles Edward “Chuck” McDonald, 52, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on March 30, 2024.
He was born on June 19, 1971, to Mary Taylor McDonald and the late Willis Edward “Hoop” McDonald.
Throughout life, Chuck was loved by all who had the blessing of knowing him, and never met a stranger. He had a passion for playing guitars and singing music,...
Jamie Tisha Little Duckett
Mar 25, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved wife, mother, sister, and daughter, Jamie Tisha Little Duckett, 45, who tragically lost her life in a car accident on Monday, March 25, 2024. Jamie’s unexpected departure has left an indescribable void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Tisha was born on December...
Tommy Price
Mar 23, 2024
Tommy Dewitt Price, 88, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on March 23, 2024, at his home.
He was born on February 28, 1936, to the late Manuel and Edith Locke Price.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mellie Guy Price; infant son, Paul Price; daughter, Melody McDonald; sisters, Robbye Hogston, Sue Webb, and...
Lucille Florene Morgan
Mar 21, 2024
Lucille Florene Morgan, 71, of Cleveland, departed this life peacefully on March 21, 2024, at her home with her family at her side.
She was born on July 3, 1952, in Delano, Tennessee to the late Milburn and Lucille Gibson Plumley.
Throughout life, Mrs. Lucille was known for her charm and kindness to everyone she interacted with. A few of her...
David A. Broersma
Mar 12, 2024
David “Dave” Allan Broersma, 43, went to his eternal home with the Lord, March 12, 2024, at his home in Old Fort, Tennessee.
Dave was born December 9, 1980, in Modesto, California to Bill and Malenda Broersma.
He was a 2000 graduate of Johansen High School in Modesto, California. After high school he went on to attend Golden State Baptist College,...
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