Obituaries
Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area
Pat Gregory
Jul 30, 2017
Pat Gregory, 88, a lifelong resident of Benton, TN, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2017 at U. T. Medical Center, Knoxville, TN. He served in the Air Force, retired from TVA as superintendent of Ocoee #1 and was president of People’s Bank of Polk County for 12 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, W. A. and Ona...
J. M. Trentham
Jul 24, 2017
J. M. Trentham, 78, of Benton, TN passed away after a short illness at his residence on Monday, July 24, 2017. He loved to fish, meet his friends in town every evening and his dogs who were his constant companions, Rufus and Bella. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Trentham and Della Trentham Woody; son, James...
Kelly Cross Johnson
Jul 23, 2017
Kelly Cross Johnson, 44, of Etowah, TN went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 23, 2017. She was a native of Polk County, TN, loved spending time with her family and sitting on her back porch watching and feeding “her” birds. She was preceded in death by her parents, William (Snowball) and Mary Cross; grandmother, Gussie Cronan;...
Juanita Cronan Owens
Jul 22, 2017
Juanita Cronan Owens, 72, of Benton, TN went home to be with the Lord peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, July 22, 2017. She was born August 24, 1944. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church and attended Polk County High School. Mrs. Owens worked at Bradley Healthcare for 25 years. She loved her family, her grandchildren and her...
Terry R. Stone, Sr.
Jul 18, 2017
Terry R. Stone, Sr., 63, of Benton, TN passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired after 30+ years from Eaton Corporation, Cleveland, TN. He loved NASCAR, fishing, hunting, spending time on the river and as he always said, “float or motor boat”. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Loyd Wilcox
Jul 9, 2017
Loyd Wilcox,74, of Relieance, TN passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017 at his home. He was a member of Meadow Fork Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harley Wilcox, Carrie Hedden Wilcox; brothers, Billie Gene Hedden, Boyd Wilcox, sisters; Juanita Garrett, Mary Ann Guest; son-in-laws Carroll McCall, Rob Theros, aunt; Addie Garrett, uncle; Richard Wilcox.
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Mary Ann Wilcox Campbell Guest
Jul 8, 2017
Mary Ann Wilcox Campbell Guest, 78, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017 at her residence. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harley and Carrie Hedden Wilcox; her first husband, Winfred “W. C.” Campbell of 50 years; second husband, Joe Guest of 3 years; daughter, Debra Lee Campbell;...
Evelyn M Cronan
Jul 2, 2017
Evelyn Onita M. Cronan, 85, a former resident of Benton, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017 at her home in St. George, South Carolina. She was active in the Polk County Historical Society and a member of UDC of Polk County.
She was the widow of Rex Cronan; preceded in death by her parents, Joe B. and Dona Sewell...
Mildred L. Jones
Jul 1, 2017
Mildred L. Maynor Jones, 87, of Benton, TN passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017 at a healthcare facility in Tullahoma, TN. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. She loved her church and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a selfless servant, loved her neighbors and loved helping anyone in need.
She was preceded...
Jeffery Hicks
Jun 30, 2017
Jeffery Allen Hicks, age 54, of Benton, passed away on Friday June 30, 2017 at Bradley Healthcare. A native and lifelong resident of Polk County, he was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Jeff was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed all sports and spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father...
Marion "Cotton" Evans
Jun 9, 2017
Marion Kimsey “Cotton” Evans, 69, of Benton, TN entered into his Heavenly home on June 9, 2017. Marion fought a lengthy battle of cancer and spent his last days in the home of his daughter. Cotton owned and operated Evans Septic Tank Service for 47 years, CNC Cabins and most recently co-owned Evan’s Car Wash with his grandson, Evan, whom...
Emmitt S. Adams
May 31, 2017
Emmitt S. Adams, 88, of Benton, TN passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at a local healthcare facility. He was known for his love of music and the song “When You and I Were Young Maggie”. Emmitt was proud of his service to his country and was in the Korean Conflict.
He was preceded in death by his wife,...
Nora R. Black
May 26, 2017
Nora R. Bradford Black, 69, of Etowah, TN passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 at her residence. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Truman Black; parents, Willie and Essie Ghorley Bradford; siblings, Christine Hicks, Leon Bradford, Evelyn Flowers, Freddie Bradford, William Bradford, Ruby Harbison, Neil Bradford and Carl...
Edna M. Link
May 24, 2017
Edna M. Link, 89, was granted her angel wings on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at her residence. She was a life-long resident of the Benton area.
Born on September 14, 1927 in Benton, TN, she was a former employee of Hardwick Clothes and TN Enamel Company of Cleveland, TN. She loved to crochet and make crafts. She was a...
Dennis Blaine Burchfield
May 17, 2017
Dennis Blaine Burchfield, 62, a resident of Benton, TN went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at his residence. He was surrounded by his family and close friends. Dennis was of the Christian faith. He enjoyed time with family and friends, hunting and fishing, and telling stories.
Dennis was preceded in death by his...
Sara Jean Jenkins
May 16, 2017
Sara Jean Howard Jenkins, 36, of Benton, TN went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 after complications from a lengthy illness. She loved watching her boys play football, music and singing. Her hobby was photography.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Luther and Reba Stone and Isaac and Norma Jean...
Emma Freeman
May 14, 2017
Emma A. Jewell Freeman, 72, of Benton, TN passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017 at her residence. She was a good cook and when she could drive, she was “on the go”.
She was preceded in death by her step-father and mother, R. J. Cronan and Ruby Brewster Cronan; daughter, Pati Barker; grandson, Randy Johnston.
She is survived...
Duncan E. Jones
May 12, 2017
Duncan E. Jones
Duncan E. Jones, 57, of Benton, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 in a local hospital.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Birdie Wallace Jones.
He is survived by his son, Eric Jones (Courtney) of Benton, Berry Jones of Benton; sister, Diane Keeler and husband, Roy of Tennga,...
Novella C Bishop
Apr 21, 2017
Novella Cross Bishop, 88, lifelong resident of Polk County, TN, died on April 21, 2017, at a healthcare facility in Collegedale, TN, after and extended illness.
Novella was the youngest child of Daniel Marion Cross and Lou Woody Cross. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis David Bishop; daughter-in-law, Brenda Mercer Bishop; and siblings, Hester M. Cross Harned(Robert),...
Larry Dale Moses
Apr 20, 2017
Larry Dale Moses, Jr., of Charleston, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 20, 2017. Born in Hammond IN, Mr. Moses spent the majority of his life in Southeast Tennessee. Mr. Moses graduated from Polk County High School in 1986 and enjoyed watching sports, fishing and spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by...
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