Obituaries
Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area
James Alfred Rowton
Apr 15, 2017
Dr. James “Al” Alfred Rowton
Dr. James “Al” Alfred Rowton, 74, of Benton, TN passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017 in a Chattanooga hospital. While journeying through his life in this world, Al experienced many blessings and occasions that he thought were problems, but turned out to be blessings due to a loving Heavenly Father who transformed him through...
Charles Yates
Apr 10, 2017
Charles Yates, 72, of Benton, TN passed away Monday, April 10, 2017.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John N. and Neallie Elizabeth Watson Yates.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanette Cain Yates; step-children, Randall (Tammy) Taylor, Penny Key, Pam (Ricky) Bell; grandchildren, Angela Key, Justin Key, Cynthia Bell; 5 great-grandchildren; sisters, Julie Yates, Elizabeth Wren;...
Leon Couch
Apr 3, 2017
Leon Couch, 83, of Benton, TN passed away at his residence on Monday, April 3, 2017. He was a good husband and father and enjoyed being with his family, especially his grandkids. He was a true outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Celia Clayton Couch; grandson, Jesse Couch; sister, Kay...
Dr. Daniel Thomas Fetzer, Ph.D.
Mar 26, 2017
Dr. Daniel Thomas Fetzer, Ph.D., age 62, of Oak Ridge, TN, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2017 after an extended illness.
A native of Elizabethton, TN, he was the son of John W. Fetzer, Sr. and Helen Fetzer. He was a graduate of Elizabethton High School and East Tennessee State University. He received his doctorate in Computer Science...
Logan T. Cross
Mar 26, 2017
Logan T. Cross, 15, of Benton, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was a student at Polk County High School.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Sheena Nichole Stone.
Survivors include his father, Michael Cross, Jr., maternal grandfather, Bobby Stone and wife, Tina; maternal grandmother, Regina Townsend and husband, Ron; paternal grandfather,...
Rassie "Laddie" Harold Clayton
Mar 22, 2017
Rassie “Laddie” Harold Clayton, 79, of Benton, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at his home after a lengthy illness. He loved his family and friends and enjoyed the outdoors. He was a member of the Shriners’ Ocoee Lodge 212 and Scottish Rites. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Clayton and Anzlee Qualls Rogers; grandmother, Belle Qualls;...
Joshua C Vickers
Mar 16, 2017
A private service will be conducted Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Benton Seventh-Day Adventist Church Cemetery.
Judy Hicks Lillard
Mar 5, 2017
Judy Carol Hicks Lillard, 72, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 at the family residence. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church of Benton, TN. She loved spending time with her family.
She was the daughter of the late Birch Ellis and Golda Ellis Jones. She was also preceded in death by a son, Allen Hicks; husband, Ralph E....
Mavis Ward
Mar 3, 2017
Mavis A. Ward, 72, of Benton, TN passed away Friday, March 3, 2017 at a healthcare facility in Spring City, TN. She loved to spend time with her family and friends, her church and travel.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harrison and Naomi Hamby Johnson.
She is survived by her children, Jill (Buddy) Swafford, Jeff (Michelle)...
Roger "Kip" Jones
Feb 18, 2017
Roger “Kip” Jones, 57, a resident of Old Fort, TN passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017 at a local hospital. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. He loved to fish and be with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Karl (Tommy) Jones; mother-in-law, Mary Black.
He is survived by his...
Joyce Hammons Combs
Feb 14, 2017
Joyce Hammons Combs, 62, of Cleveland TN passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a member of Zion Baptist Church. She graduated from ETSU with a degree in social work and worked with abused children during her career. She retired as the Administrator of a Residential Treatment Center for juveniles located in Pennsylvania. ...
William "Billy" Cronan
Feb 12, 2017
William “Billy” Cronan, Jr., 70, of Benton, TN passed away at his residence on Sunday, February 12, 2017. He was an animal lover but especially enjoyed his chickens.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary J. Cronan; parents, William Sr. and Viola Morgan Cronan; sister, Diane Cross; brother-in-law, Dwight Powers.
He is survived by his children, Mike...
Jerry Dean Wade
Feb 9, 2017
Jerry Dean Wade, 77, a resident of Benton, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017 in a local hospital. He loved to go fishing and like Barbara, he too was a cat lover. His career included a photography business, 18 years at Cleveland Daily Banner and 20+ years at Magic Chef.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Wade;...
Gerald S. Passmore
Feb 7, 2017
Gerald S. Passmore, 83, a resident of Ocoee, TN passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 with his loving family at his bedside. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and was retired from Bowater after 42 years of service. He loved to fish, hunt, camp and travel. He was a Tennessee football fan but his...
Zelda R. Hammons
Feb 6, 2017
Zelda Rogers Hammons, 85, of Benton, TN passed away Monday, February 6, 2017 at the home of her daughter-in-law, Rita Hammons. She retired from Benton Elementary after 27 years as school secretary. She was Polk Co. Chairman for the March of Dimes for many years. She supported Frank with his involvement for Little League sports. Most of the time she...
Carrie Dyer
Feb 1, 2017
Carrie Dyer, 86, of Cleveland, TN passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at her residence. She loved to play her guitar, sing gospel music and go to country and bluegrass festivals. She also liked going camping.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jess Dyer; parents, Sam and Emma Wilcox; son, Lee Roy Dyer; granddaughter, Kelly Dyer; sister, Maybelle...
Waymon H. Deverell
Jan 23, 2017
Waymon Harlan Deverell, 80, a resident of Ocoee, TN passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, January 23, 2017. He was a Christian and loved his Lord. He loved hunting, fishing and spending time in the mountains. He loved his family and friends, especially his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harlan Henry and Irene Finnell...
Reba Katherine Hutcheson
Jan 23, 2017
Reba Katherine Edwards Hutcheson, 78, of Benton, TN passed away Monday, January 23, 2017 at Starr Regional Hospital, Athens, TN. She retired after 42 years of teaching from Benton Elementary. She loved her family and enjoyed watching her grandchildren play ball. She will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and teacher.
She was preceded in death by her...
Thelma L. Brewer
Jan 16, 2017
Thelma L. Brewer, 85, of Conasauga, TN passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 at an Etowah healthcare facility. She loved to quilt, sew and grow daylilies. She was a retired seamstress from Hardwick Clothes after 42 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Brewer; parents, Bert and Ida Ensley Patterson; brothers, Rockford, Gary and Ralph Patterson; sisters,...
Mildred Disney
Jan 14, 2017
Mildred M. Day Disney, 77, of Benton, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017 in an Athens hospital. She was a member of Zion Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John “J.R.” Disney, mother, Maggie Lou Day, daughter, Veronica Disney Bell, and brother, Kenneth Day.
She is survived by her, daughter, Cindy Disney of Benton; and grandsons,...
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