Obituaries
Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area
John Tumaua
Oct 11, 2014
John Tumaua, 44, of Tunnel Hill, GA passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Emory Hospital in Atlanta, GA. He was an employee of Shaw Industries for 20 years. He had a love for all sports, an umpire and officiated baseball, softball, football and basketball games. He was preceded in death by his brother, Mafi Tumaua. He is survived by...
Neal Clark
Oct 1, 2014
Neal Clark, age 87, a lifelong resident of Delano, TN, passed away on October 1, 2014, at Star Regional Hospital in Athens, TN. Neal was preceded in death by his parents: John Ransom Clark and Kate Baker Clark. He is survived by several first cousins, including Lillian Clark-Pitschmann and (Louis) of Tuscaloosa, AL; James Baker and (Edna J.) of Ooltewah,...
Marlene Raines
Sep 25, 2014
Marlene Raines, 71, of Old Fort went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, September 25, 2014. She was a lifelong resident of Polk County and a member of Covenant Baptist Church, which was always a blessing to her. She never failed to tell everyone what a great service the church had. She was also, a prayer warrior who...
Mary Helen Reeves
Sep 24, 2014
Mary Helen Huff Reeves, 90, a resident of Ocoee, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 24, 2014 in Athens, Wellington Place Memory Care Unit. She was a former resident of Piedmont, SC. She was a member of Benton Station Baptist Church. Mrs. Reeves was a passionate gardner and loved flowers. She also loved animals of any kind...
Joseph Watson Gregory
Sep 23, 2014
Joseph "Joe" W. Gregory, 83, a lifelong resident of Benton, TN, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 23, 2014, at his home. Joe was 83 years old and of the Baptist faith. He was the son of the late Ona Biggs Gregory and W. A. Gregory. He worked all his adult life in construction. He was happiest...
Terry W. Johnson
Sep 23, 2014
Terry W. Johnson, age 57, a native and lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2014, in a Chattanooga healthcare facility. He had a kind heart and never met a stranger. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy Newton Johnson and Ruth Beck Crisp; brothers,...
Genora Jenkins
Sep 15, 2014
Genora Jenkins, 93, a resident of Delano, TN, passed away Monday, September 15, 2014 at her home. She was a member of Delano Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, H. B. Jenkins; son, Glenn Jenkins; parents, Ed and Cora Patterson; grandsons, Michael Ledford, Larry Jenkins II, Travis Jenkins; great grandson, Christopher Michael Brown; son-in-law, Joe Ledford;...
Mary Casson
Aug 31, 2014
Mary Casson, 87, a resident of Benton, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2014 in an Athens healthcare facility. She was of Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Derl and Bessie Shelton Woody, brothers, J.D. Woody, Taft Woody, and Warren Woody, and one grandchild, Lora Denise Cross. She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Cross and husband,...
Edna Price
Aug 23, 2014
Edna Carney Price Edna Carney Price, 86, a life long resident of Reliance, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2014 at local hospital. She was a member of Towee Baptist Church. Mrs. Price was the daughter of the late Morris and Elizabeth Brooks Carney and was also preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Ray Climmer Price twin daughters , Linda...
Betty Jo Stewart
Aug 18, 2014
Betty Jo Rogers Stewart, 86, of Benton, passed away Monday, August 18, 2014 at a local healthcare facility. She was a member of Zion Baptist Church. Before her retirement she was Polk County Trustee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill W. Stewart; parents, George Oliver and Mary Moore Rogers; sisters, Eula Bramlett and Jane Evans; brothers, Bennie...
Erlynn Kay Luke
Aug 5, 2014
Erlynn Kay Luke, 62, of Benton, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at a Chattanooga hospital. She was a member of Ball Play Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Callis (Doc) and Joan Clark Lane; sister, Roxann Meeks; and grandmother, Gladys Brammer. Survivors include her children, Melissa Taylor, of Old Fort, Chris Lane (Melanie) and Bill...
Clydene Qualls Brown
Jul 10, 2014
Clydene Qualls Brown, 81, a resident of Benton, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2014 at her residence. She retired from Volunteer Electric after 26 years of service. She was a member of Benton First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Beunia Crump Qualls; husband, Levi Brown; and brother, JT "Dude" Qualls. Survivors include her...
Mary Ruth Hunt Daugherty
Jul 5, 2014
Mary Ruth Daugherty, 90, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 5, 2014 in a local health care facility. She was a member of Chilcutt United Methodist Church and a former member of Benton Home Demonstration Club (FCE) for many years. She was well known for her ability as a quilt maker and served Bradley...
James Pete Blackwell
Jul 5, 2014
James "Pete" Blackwell, 74, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday July 5, 2014 at the family residence with his family at his side. He was an active member of First Baptist Church. He was devoted to his family and friends. Pete was a member of Ocoee Lodge 212 and a 32nd Degree Mason. He loved Parksville Lake, loved to...
Gerald Jackson
Jul 1, 2014
Gerald Jackson, 80, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014 in an Etowah healthcare facility. Survivors and funeral arrangements will be announced by Higgins Funeral Home.
Mary Pauline Presley
Jun 23, 2014
Mary Pauline Presley, 82, of Cleveland, formerly of Benton, TN, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2014 at her residence. She was born and raised in Mobile, AL. She moved to Cleveland in 1954 with her husband and young family. She was employed at Bradley Memorial Hospital and Bradley County Nursing Home in the early 70's where she met many...
Paul Kenneth Godfrey
Jun 22, 2014
Paul Kenneth Godfrey, 83, of Benton, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 22, 2014. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Welcome Valley Baptist Church. He was born on February 12, 1931 to the late Robert and Carlie Godfrey. He was preceded in death by four brothers, J.L., Roy, Herb and Eugene Godfrey and...
John Kesner Gilliland
Jun 13, 2014
John K. (Chet) Gilliland, age 98, a former resident of Benton, passed away Friday, June 13, 2014 in a Etowah healthcare facility. He was of the Methodist Faith. He was a well know farmer in the area. He was preceded in death by his parents, Squire Bill and Laura Christian Gilliland; his wife Pauline Stone Gilliland; son, Spencer Gilliland; his...
Gearldine D Bishop
Jun 8, 2014
Gearldine Bishop, 73, a lifelong resident of Benton, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2014, at her home, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born October 21, 1940. She was the receptionist at Bishop Animal Hospital for many years. She was of the Baptist faith and attended Welcome Valley Baptist Church until her illness. She was preceded in...
Addie May Taylor
Jun 1, 2014
Addie May Taylor, 93, a resident of Cleveland, passed away June 1, 2014 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jess and Bess Payne Morgan; husband, Bruce Taylor; four sisters, Pauline Seay, Pearl Garrett, Betsy Garrett, and Thelma Barr; sons, James Taylor, Garvin Taylor, Robert Taylor and one additional unnamed son; and one unnamed daughter. Survivors...
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