Obituaries
Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area
Vicky Jane Stephens
May 17, 2014
Vicky Stephens, 50, of Benton, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2014, in an Athens healthcare facility. She was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church. Mrs. Stephens was preceded in death by her mother, Lena Geneva Burns Prince. She is survived by her father, Robert Hughes of Decatur; daughter, Keena and husband Jonathan Dalton of Sweetwater; brothers, Robbie Hughes and...
Betty Lillard Doddy
May 14, 2014
Betty Lillard Doddy, 83, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2014 in a local healthcare facility. She was retired from Bell South with 35 years of service. A native of Polk County, she spent 53 years in Florida and the past seven years in Cleveland. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Garland Lillard, Sr. and Edith Higdon Lillard;...
Michael Claude Sloan
Apr 22, 2014
Michael Claude Sloan, 60, of Delano, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at his residence after a short illness. He was of Baptist faith. He enjoyed spending time in the garage with friends, being in the mountains, boating, four-wheeling and vintage cars. He was the owner of Sloan construction. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Reed and...
Reba Jean Stone
Apr 18, 2014
Reba Jean Higdon Stone, 80, of Benton, passed away Friday, April 18, 2014. She was a member of Old Ocoee Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Easter Lousie Yates Higdon; husband Luther Lee Stone; son David W. Stone; daughter Linda Marlene Stone Sanford; granddaughter Sheena Nicole Stone. She is survived by her children: John...
Floyd Blackwell
Apr 13, 2014
Floyd Blackwell, 66, of Athens, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2014, at his residence. He was a life-long resident of McMinn and Polk Counties and of Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mamie Poe. Floyd is survived by his wife, Gayle Blackwell of Athens; father, Fred Franklin of Cleveland; children, Tim Blackwell of Cleveland, Gary Blackwell...
Vance D. Bates
Apr 7, 2014
Vance D. Bates, 87, of Benton passed away Monday, April 7, 2014 in a local healthcare facility. He was of Baptist faith. Mr. Bates was preceded in death by his parents, W.I. and Margaret (Charlsie) Hall Bates; children, Gary McPherson, Brenda Clayton and Virgil Laughter and siblings, Ira Bates, Johnny Bates, Doss Collins, Lena Rogers, Edith Bettis, Bee Dunn and...
Rebecca Ann Wilcox
Apr 3, 2014
Rebecca Cummings Wilcox, 57, a resident of Benton, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2014 at her home. She was a member of Meadow Fork Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Cummings; daughter, Brandi Cummings; son, Nathaniel Cummings; parents, Lucille and Milburn Plumley; and sister, Ernestine Cummings. She is survived by her husband, Danny Wilcox...
Guy Robert Epperson
Mar 15, 2014
Guy Robert (Robbie) Epperson, 56, of Benton, TN, died Saturday, March 15, 2014 at a Durham, North Carolina hospital. He was born on March 9, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a deputy sheriff for nine years with the Bradley County Sheriff's office. Mr. Epperson was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Ray Epperson, maternal grandparents, Harlie and Ona...
Harold Clifton Ledford
Feb 28, 2014
Harold Clifton Ledford, Jr., 51, of Old Fort, went home to be with the Lord Friday, February 28, 2014 in a local hospital. He was a deacon of Calvary Church of God in Greasy Creek. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was employed by CG Roxane Water Company in Benton. Harold is survived by his wife, Juanita (Anita)...
Billy Franklin Bishop
Feb 26, 2014
Billy Franklin Bishop, 80, of Ocoee, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was of Baptist faith and a member of Welcome Valley Church. He was a friend to all who met him. His favorite hobbies included reading, fishing and hunting. He was a gentle giant and will be missed by all who...
Mildred Locke
Feb 24, 2014
Mildred Locke, 80, of Benton, passed away Monday, February 24, 2014 at a local hospital. Mildred was the last charter member of Mountain View Baptist Church. Her father Lee Locke and brother Robert (Bud) Locke built the church. Mildred was a teacher in the Polk County School System for many years. She was very active in her church where she...
Lorene Pless Merrell
Feb 12, 2014
Lorene Pless Merrell, 73, of Reliance, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at her residence. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Carrie Queen Pless; daughter, Frances Mason; son, Roger Hicks; sister, Eleane Durham; and brother, Winston Pless. Survivors include her son, Robbie Hicks and wife, Kathy of Reliance; daughter, Debbie...
Margie Gilliland
Jan 24, 2014
Margie Gilliland, age 100, a former resident of Benton, passed away Friday, January 24, 2014 in a local healthcare facility. She was a member of Benton United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school for a number of years. She also was a member of Polk County Retired Teachers Association, Polk County Historical and Genealogical Society, and avidly supported Friends...
Darlene Kay Blackwell
Jan 14, 2014
Darlene Blackwell, 56, of Benton, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at her home. She was a member of Welcome Valley Baptist Church. Darlene enjoyed being a part of Happy Hearts in Benton. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Hoyt Clark and Maggie Louise Shelton Clark. Survivors include her son, Phillip Blackwell and Tauddy Laney of Old...
Wayne L. Woody
Jan 13, 2014
Wayne L. Woody, 82, of Benton, passed away Monday, January 13, 2014 at his son's residence. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was retired from Bowater. Wayne attended Mountain View Baptist Church. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis Marion Woody and Elizabeth Green Woody; brothers, J....
Arzie A Casson
Jan 11, 2014
Arzie Agnes Townsend Casson, 71, of Ocoee, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014 at her residence. She was of the Baptist faith. She had over 30 years of service at Shaw Industries. She was preceded in death by her parents, Palmer and Marie Kincaid Townsend; sister, Theresa Hughes; and infant son, Tommy. She is survived by her children: Mary Farmer,...
Glenn E. Long
Dec 27, 2013
Glenn E. Long, 62, of Benton, passed away Friday, December 27, 2013 at his home. He retired as a technician from Newell-Rubbermaid in May 2013. He was a member of Welcome Valley Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Julia Roberts Long. Survivors include his wife, Judy Cain Long; children, David Long and Darrell Long...
Oliver "Gene" Lewis
Dec 10, 2013
Oliver "Gene" Lewis, 84, of Benton, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2013. He was a retired carpenter and a veteran of the Tennessee National Guard. He was a member of Zion Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, John T. and Jane Padgett Lewis; wife, Maxine Passmore Lewis; infant son, Scotty Lewis; brothers, John "T-Bone" Lewis and...
Harold Otis Bishop
Dec 5, 2013
Harold Otis Bishop, 66, a lifelong resident of Benton, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2013 at his home. He was born October 8, 1947. He was a farmer. Harold was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Spence and Edith Pankey Bishop. He is survived by his sisters, Joyce Payne and husband, Earl of Benton...
Joseph "Joe" R. Ledford
Nov 17, 2013
Joseph R. "Joe" Ledford, 79, of Delano, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2013. He was retired from Combustion where he was a truck driver. Joe was also a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of Delano Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William R. and...
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