Obituaries
Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area
Warren Eugene O'Daniel
Mar 10, 2024
Warren Gene “Geno” O’Daniel, Jr., 56, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on March 10, 2024.
He was born on November 5, 1967, in Cleveland, Tennessee to Martha Ann Brown Stewart and the late Warren E. O’Daniel, Sr.
Throughout life, Geno enjoyed being outdoors, especially fishing and camping. He was a talented auto mechanic and loved drag racing. A few of his...
Marjorie G. Rice
Mar 10, 2024
Marjorie Rice, 97, a resident of Ocoee, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024.
She was born on December 18, 1926, in Etowah, Tennessee, to the late Gurley and Grace Donaldson Anderson.
Marjorie was a member of Chestuee United Methodist Church. Throughout life, she enjoyed being outdoors, taking care of her flowers, playing the piano and working jigsaw puzzles. She also loved...
Chris Callahan
Mar 2, 2024
Christopher Lee Callahan, 41, of Cleveland, departed this life peacefully on March 2, 2024.
He was born on November 4, 1982, in Cleveland, Tennessee, to Betty Callahan and the late Ricky Callahan.
Throughout life, Chris loved coaching girls’ softball, spending time with his family, rooting for the Vols, traveling, and working on cars. He was a dedicated and devoted law enforcement officer...
Michael Fowler Thomasson
Mar 1, 2024
Michael Fowler Thomasson, 62, of Cleveland, left this world peacefully surrounded by his family, on Friday, March 1, 2024, to celebrate eternity with his Heavenly family and Savior. Mike was born on July 15, 1961, in Cleveland. He loved the Lord Jesus and attended Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.
Mike loved the mountains and enjoyed camping. He was also known to his...
Edna Ross Howard
Feb 14, 2024
Edna Ross Howard, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on February 14, 2024, with her family at her side.
She was born on January 31, 1949, in Cleveland, TN, to the late Chester L. and Netty Dellavina Guthrie Ross.
Throughout life, Mrs. Edna was known to be loving and accepting of all she knew from her time as a secretary at the...
Russ T. Burrows
Feb 10, 2024
Russell “Russ” T. Burrows, 54, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on February 10, 2024.
He was born on December 1, 1969, in Cleveland, TN.
Throughout his life, Russ was an avid hunter and fisherman, loved sports especially watching his son, Luke play ball.
He was a 1988 graduate of Polk County High School and earned his Bachelor of Science degree from The...
Gary Donovan Curbow
Feb 4, 2024
Gary Donovan Curbow, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 4th, 2024 as the day began with a beautiful orange sunrise. He passed away at the age of 83 after battling with Alzheimer’s. He died surrounded by love in his home in Bend, Oregon, in the company of his adoring family. He is now reunited with his heavenly family Don and...
Paul "Dick" Kuehn, Jr.
Feb 4, 2024
Paul Richard (Dick) Kuehn Jr., 77, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, in a healthcare facility in Roan Mountain, Tn.
He was born on August 10, 1946, in Oak Ridge, TN to the late Paul R. Kuehn Sr. and Martha Lou Holliday Kuehn.
Dick was of the Baptist faith, an avid outdoors man, Eagle Scout achieving the Order of Arrow. He...
Kevin E. Kirkland
Feb 3, 2024
Kevin E. Kirkland, 44, departed this life February 3, 2024.
A Celebration of Life service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Higgins Funeral Home.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.HigginsFuneral.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Higgins Funeral Home of Benton.
Sammy "BoBo" Blackwell
Feb 1, 2024
Sammy “BoBo” Blackwell, 44, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on February 1, 2024.
He was born on April 15, 1979, in Etowah, TN to the late Katie Blackwell and Ted Plumley.
Throughout his life, BoBo enjoyed listening to music, fishing, spoiling the kids, singing music and was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by...
Mary Ruth Rymer
Jan 25, 2024
Mary Ruth Rymer, 95, of Cleveland, departed this life peacefully on January 25, 2024, at a local healthcare facility, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on April 14, 1928, in Springtown, TN, to the late Richard and Ora Blackwell Bain.
Throughout life, Mary enjoyed reading, quilting, and being outdoors. She and her husband were charter members of Springtown Community Support...
Zack R. Plumley
Jan 19, 2024
Zack Plumley, 53, of Benton, departed this life on January 19, 2024, at a local hospital.
He was born on December 25, 1970, in Cleveland to the late Eadle Ruth and Ted Plumley.
Throughout life, he was an avid NASCAR fan and supported Dale Earnhart with all his heart. He enjoyed frequenting casino’s, fishing, and country music. Zack was loved by all...
Linda D. Morris
Jan 13, 2024
Linda Darnell Morris, 79, departed this life peacefully on January 13, 2024, at Ocean Springs Health & Rehabilitation Nursing Home in Ocean Springs, MS., where she was a resident since 2017.
She was born on February 28, 1944, in Athens, Tennessee, to the late Vestal Newton and Edith Wilson. Linda enjoyed spending time with her family and friends,...
Colleen D. Fowler
Jan 10, 2024
Colleen Denice Black Fowler, 71, of Old Fort, TN, departed this life peacefully on January 10, 2024, at a local hospital.
She was born on January 11, 1952, in Sacramento, California, to the late Louis W. and Ruth E. Lynn Black. Mrs. Colleen accepted the Lord Jesus Christ into her heart at an early age and faithfully served Him throughout...
Roger David Morgan
Dec 30, 2023
Roger Morgan, 70, of Benton departed this life peacefully at his home in Zion Valley on December 30, 2023, surrounded by the ones he loved most.
He was born on November 24, 1953, to the late Loyd and Grace Morgan.
Roger was a member of Zion Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Polk County High School and...
Carol C. Chandler
Dec 29, 2023
Carol C. Chandler, also known as “Precious”, 76, of Reliance, departed this life peacefully, on December 29, 2023, at her home.
She was born on August 20, 1947, in Colrain, Massachusetts, to the late Ward S. Cromack and Pearl J. Long Cromack. Carol was a member of Highlands Ridge Ladies Golf Association and a member of the First Christian...
Frances Carolyn Stephens
Dec 25, 2023
Frances Carolyn Stephens, 81, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on December 25, 2023.
She was born on August 31, 1942, in Cleveland, Tennessee, to the late Noah and Edna Clayton Green.
Throughout life, Frances loved the Lord and her family. The high point in her life was getting to witness to anyone that she encountered. Her...
Charlie Qualls
Dec 24, 2023
Charlie W. Qualls, 64, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023, at his home surrounded by his beloved family.
He was born on December 1, 1959, to the late Frank Abraham and Pauline Burns Qualls.
Throughout life, Charlie grew up in the Zion Valley and was a member of Zion Baptist Church. He attended Benton...
Peggy Ann Beard
Dec 23, 2023
Peggy Ann Beard, 77, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on December 23, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on December 7, 1946, in Dayton, Tennessee, to the late Ruby Brewster Cronan and Arthur W. Jewell. Peggy was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Delano, TN. She was of the Baptist Faith...
Eden Lynn Wild
Dec 22, 2023
Eden Lynn Wild, infant daughter of Alley Wild was born into the arms of Jesus on Friday, December 22, 2023.
Though Eden was little and already in the presence of God when she was born, she made a major impact on her family.
Eden Lynn is joined in Heaven by her great papaw, Alvin “Old Man’ Hixson; great-great...
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