Obituaries
Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area
Hubert Merrell
Aug 15, 2016
Hubert Merrell, 79, of Reliance, TN passed away on Monday, August 15, 2016 at his residence. He was a true outdoorsman. He loved to turkey hunt, fish, camp, and dig ginseng.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hoyt and Mary Rymer Merrell; infant grandson, Joshua Rymer.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 58 years,...
Michael Key
Aug 8, 2016
Michael Key, 58, of Benton, TN passed away Monday, August 8, 2016 at his residence. He was technically savvy, a big TN Vol fan but his first love was his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Haskell and Mozelle Burris Key.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Penny Taylor Key; children, Angela Key,...
Scott Dalton
Aug 7, 2016
Scott E. Dalton, 37, of Reliance, TN passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at his residence. He was an outdoorsman who loved fishing, hunting and gardening. He loved his family and his girls were his world.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Enos and Helen Dalton.
He is survived by his wife, Christy Dalton; daughters, Hannah Dalton,...
J.D. Rymer
Jul 31, 2016
J. D. Rymer, 83, of Delano, TN passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at his residence. He was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church and loved his pastor. He was a good husband and father and loved his community. He was always helping others and freely gave his time to those in need. His garden was his pride...
Werni C. Thiron
Jul 31, 2016
Werni C. Thiron, 74, of Riceville, TN passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016. He was ageless and loved life. He loved his family and was a mini-farmer at heart. In 1980, he established Mirror Image Color Lab in Cleveland, TN.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul P. and Marie Hermans Thiron.
He is survived by his...
Judy M. Burrows
Jul 28, 2016
Judy Burrows, 69, of Benton, TN passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the family residence. She loved to cook for her family and watch her children and grandchildren play ball.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Warren G. and Helen Pauline Passmore Beard; brothers, Donnie, David and Jimmy Randall Beard; brothers-in-law, Kenneth Akins and Ralph Milen.
She...
John "Catfish" Richard Shelton, Sr.
Jul 16, 2016
John “Catfish” Richard Shelton, Sr., 58, of Delano passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016 at his home. He was a member of Archville Baptist Church.
Survivors include his parents, John Avery and Mildred Winget Shelton; children, John Richard Shelton, Jr., Jeremy Shelton and Jason Shelton all of Benton; four grandchildren; brothers: Bobby, Avery, Tommy and Zeb Shelton all of Benton;...
Minnie Bain
Jul 12, 2016
Minnie Bain, 67, of Reliance, TN passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in a local hospital. She loved serving the Lord, going to church and spending time with her family and grandchildren who were the love of her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Jewel Goforth Green; sister, Lois Jackson; brother, Bill Green.
She...
Doug Dillingham
Jul 10, 2016
Doug Dillingham, 59, of Benton, TN passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016 at his residence. He was born in McMinn County but lived the majority of his life in Polk County. He was a 1974 graduate of Polk County High School and had been employed for 20 years at Crystal Geyser Roxane Water Co. He enjoyed playing golf and spending...
David C Russell
Jun 30, 2016
David C. Russell, 55, of Benton, TN passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016 in a Knoxville healthcare facility. He loved to sing and did it well and occasionally played the guitar. He had a silly sense of humor and a smile that could brighten up anyone’s day. He always talked about his three girls, his family and made it a point...
Burch Glen Cross
Jun 23, 2016
Burch Glen Cross, 63, of Benton, TN went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 23, 2016. He was born July 21, 1952. He was of the Baptist faith and attended Welcome Valley Baptist Church. He was a very loving and caring man. He loved fast Fords, drag racing, farming and helping others. He retired from Bendix in 2004...
Susan Collins
Jun 17, 2016
Susan Collins, 51, of Reliance, TN passed away Friday, June 17, 2016 at her residence. She liked yard sales and collecting “junk” treasures. She especially loved being a Nanna and will be missed dearly.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester Dempsey and Shirley Mae Collins.
She is survived by her daughter, Josephine (Donald, II) Peck; grandchildren, Mellisa...
Helen Bates
Jun 15, 2016
Helen Bates, 74, of Benton, TN passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at the family residence. She retired from Polk County High School as teacher of Social Studies. She was Polk County Teacher of the year and proud of the opportunity to set up the curriculum to teach Bible History. She was a member of First Baptist Chruch in Benton.
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Mary J. Cronan
Jun 11, 2016
Mary J. Cronan, 73, of Benton, TN passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Starr Regional Medical Center in Etowah, TN. She loved her flowers, gardening and was an avid reader.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Aznef Seto Green and sister, Edna Green.
She is survived by her husband, William (Bill) Cronan, Jr.; daughters,...
Arthur F. Lovain
May 26, 2016
Arthur F. Lovain, 85, of Delano, TN passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016 at an Etowah Healthcare facility. He raised, trained and showed Arabian horses for 40 plus years. He retired from Chrysler Motors after 32 years working in skilled trades.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Franklin and Katie Lovain; sisters, Katherine King, Mildred Reeves; brothers, Ralph...
Judy A. Long
May 16, 2016
Judy A. Long, 63, of Benton, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016 at her residence. She enjoyed researching her family genealogy and “getting together” with her high school friends. She was a member of Welcome Valley Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn E. Long; parents Jim and Letha Cain.
Survivors include her sons, David Long and...
Harold "Pete" Dills
Apr 24, 2016
Harold “Pete” Dills, 69, of Charleston, TN was passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016 at his residence. He was a lifelong resident of the Benton Station Community, served in the United States Army and a Vietnam Veteran. He enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Mildred...
Rena H Hayes
Apr 14, 2016
Martha Rena Matilda Hodges Hayes, 98, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016 in Cleveland, TN. Rena was born April 27, 1917 in Grainger County, TN to the late James Andy and Ethyl Seymour Hodges.
Rena was a graduate of Carson Newman College in Jefferson City, TN. She was a retired school teacher from the Polk County School System where she...
Franklin D Ledford
Apr 13, 2016
Franklin D. Ledford, 68, of Ocoee, TN passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at his residence. He was a Vietnam Veteran. He was a former TN State Trooper and truck driver. He enjoyed going to school, and in his 50’s he continued his education and earned his BS in accounting from Lee University
He was preceded in death by...
Ralph L. Milen
Apr 11, 2016
Ralph L. Milen, 80, of Benton, TN passed away Monday, April 11, 2016 in a local hospital. He owned Milen Trucking Co., Inc. and drove for 40 plus years. He was witty and everyone enjoyed his humor. He loved his dogs, Brody and Miss Kitty.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Ada Dixon Milen; brothers,...
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