Obituaries
Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area
Mark Trueblood
Nov 6, 2013
Mark Alan Trueblood, 64, of Benton, passed away, Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at his home. Before his retirement he was a truck driver and a farmer. He was of the Christian faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chancey and Mary Trueblood and brother, Todd Trueblood. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Trueblood of Benton; children, Marc Aaron Trueblood...
Lula Gaynell Reynolds
Nov 5, 2013
Lula Gaynell Pritchard Reynolds, 79, of Benton, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2013 in a local healthcare facility. She was a retired seamstress. Mrs. Reynolds was a member of Zion Baptist Church. She enjoyed painting. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Alice Henson Taylor; husbands, Ralph Pritchard and Tommy Reynolds; great grandchild, Porsha Ellison; and several...
Gerald "Jerry" Williams
Oct 31, 2013
Gerald E. "Jerry" Williams, 58, a resident of Old Fort, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2013 in a local hospital. He was of the Baptist faith. Gerald was educated as an engineer but suffered a car accident at the age of 24 that left him a paraplegic in spite of his disabilities he lived a full life and was loved...
Ivymay Watson Jeske
Oct 28, 2013
Ivymay Watson Jeske, 86, a resident of Benton, passed away Monday, October 28, 2013 at her residence. She was a member of Ladd Springs Seventh-day Adventist Church. Mrs. Jeske was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Raymond Jeske; son, Rodney Jeske; parents, George Carl Watson and Norma Estella Rhodes Watson; and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by...
Diana Mantooth
Oct 11, 2013
Diana Mantooth Mary Diana Mantooth, 70, a resident of Old Fort, passed away Friday, October 11, 2013 at her residence. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Mantooth was the daughter of the late Burk Shelton and Essie Mae Qualls Shelton; and was also preceded in death by her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband of 52...
Freddie Lee Gibson, Sr.
Oct 3, 2013
Freddie Lee Gibson, Sr., 68, of Benton, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2013 in a local hospital. He worked 43 years for the State of Tennessee and had 28 years in the Tennessee Army National Guard. Freddie was a member and drummer for Mountain View Baptist Church. He loved to fish, hunt and mow. He was preceded in death by...
Susie Ratcliff
Sep 30, 2013
Evelena Susie Ratcliff, 79, of Old Fort, passed away Monday, September 30, 2013 at her home. Susie was a homemaker and a member of Conasauga Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents, Enoch and Ethel Jones Green; stepmother, Ina Marie Green; and siblings, Stella Harden, Jossie Lee Wilson, Calvin Green, Jim Green, Delmar Green,...
Robert "Rob" Theros
Sep 25, 2013
Robert "Rob" Theros, 63, of Benton, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2013. He was a retired telecommunications operator. Rob loved life and enjoyed spending time with his family and his dogs. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and son. He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Theros; stepfather, Jim Flegge; and son, Christopher Theros. Survivors include...
Shannon O'Mara Hays
Sep 22, 2013
Shannon M. Hays, 90, of Reliance, TN went to sleep with Jesus Sunday, September 22, 2013 in a local healthcare facility. She was born on November 23, 1922 to the late Selma and James O'Mara of Indianapolis, IN. Shannon was a graduate of the old Emrich Manual High School in Indianapolis, IN. She was loved by all those who knew...
Gary "Frog" Fields
Sep 10, 2013
Gary "Frog" Fields, 66, of Ocoee, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at his residence. He was a retired barber. Gary was a member of Fairview Baptist Church where he loved being a musician. He was also part of several gospel groups. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Iva Seymour Fields; son, Stacy Fields; and several...
Joey Goforth
Sep 1, 2013
Joey Goforth, 37, of Reliance, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2013. He was a lineman with TVA and a member of Archville Baptist Church. Joey enjoyed life, spending time with his son, riding motorcycles and the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, John D. Goforth; grandmother, Lennie Hughes; and uncle, Bill Hughes. Survivors include his parents, Mona...
Mary Nell (Buck Eye) Hale
Aug 28, 2013
Mary Nell (Buck Eye) Hale, 82, of Benton, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at her home. She was retired from the Polk County School Board after 27 years of service. She was an avid sports fan and loved the Atlanta Braves and the Tennessee Lady Vols. She was also a member of several bowling teams where she was a...
Brad Peterson
Aug 19, 2013
Brad Peterson, 53, of Benton, passed away Monday, August 19, 2013 at his residence. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed gardening and working in his yard. Brad was very active with the MS Society. He was a member of the Delano Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd E. Peterson. Brad is survived...
David W. Stone
Aug 15, 2013
David W. Stone, 57, of Benton, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2013. He was a big fan of the Tennessee Volunteer Football team and loved country music. David was a very special son, brother and uncle. He was preceded in death by his father, Luther Lee Stone; sister, Linda Marlene Stone Sanford; niece, Sheena Nicole Stone; his grandparents; and numerous...
Mike Crye
Aug 5, 2013
Charles Michael "Mike" Crye, 64, a resident of Ocoee, passed away Monday, August 5, 2013 at a local hospital. He worked in forestry as a timber cruiser for Bowater, Sutton Lumber and recently retired from Hiwassee Timber. Mike enjoyed being outdoors, playing the guitar and listening to music. He liked to spend time with his family and friends. He was...
Larry Leon Blackwell
Jul 27, 2013
Larry Leon Blackwell, 56, of Benton, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2013 at a local hospital. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd (Dago) Blackwell, nephew Andrew (Andy) Foster. Survivors include his wife, DeAnna Taylor Blackwell of Benton; mother, Dorothy Thomason Blackwell of Benton; daughter, Jennifer Stewart and husband, Scott of Benton;...
Althea L. Boyd
Jul 18, 2013
Althea Boyd, 92, of Benton, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2013 at an Etowah healthcare facility. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Lillian Cole Lucier; husband, Richard Boyd; brother, Calvin King; and sister, Ruth Kircher. Her survivors include her children, Dr. Doug Boucher and wife, Katie, Sharon...
Gene Guinn
Jul 17, 2013
Gene Guinn, 61, of Delano, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013 from injuries received in a trucking accident. He was a 1969 graduate of Polk County High School. Gene was a truck driver. He attended Chestuee Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Warren Guinn and Gwendolyn Ellis Guinn Cross. Gene is survived by his wife,...
Ruby Lewis Martin
Jul 11, 2013
Ruby Lewis Martin, 92, of Benton, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013 at a local healthcare facility. She was a member of Old Ocoee Baptist Church for over 38 years. Ruby was also a member of the Eastern Star for over 50 years. At the recent Polk County High School Alumni Banquet of 2013 she was the oldest living graduate...
Lesia D. Walker Weeks
Jul 6, 2013
Lesia D. Walker Weeks, 50, of Benton, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2013 at a local hospital. She was a loving mother and grandmother who adored her family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Lowe Garrison; son, Jason Weeks; and brother, Larry Higdon. Lesia is survived by her faithful companion, Stanley Cronan; son, Johnny (Becky) Weeks; granddaughters,...
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