Obituaries
Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area
Junior Lee Clayton
Nov 25, 2023
Junior Lee Clayton, 88, a lifelong resident of Benton, departed this life peacefully on November 25, 2023, surrounded by those he loved the most.
He was born on September 30, 1935, in Benton, Tennessee, to the late Anzlee Qualls Rogers and Johnny Clayton.
A veteran of the U.S. Army, Junior was a member of the Zion Baptist Church and Reliance...
Elmer W. Wilson, Jr.
Nov 23, 2023
Elmer W. Wilson, Jr., 89, of Benton, departed this life on November 23, 2023, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He spent his life devoted to his family. Mr. Wilson was a Deacon of Old Ocoee Baptist Church and a long-time song leader.
He was a lifelong member of the Ocoee Lodge #212 and was a lifelong Christian.
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Laura Frances Bailey
Nov 23, 2023
Laura Frances Bailey, 73, of Benton, went home to be with the Lord on November 23, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on August 27, 1950, in Jasper, Alabama, to the late T.O. and Reba Talbott. She was a dental assistant graduate and had a landscaping certificate from Chattanooga State Community College. Frances was a member of...
Richard Thomas "Tom" Moorhouse II
Nov 22, 2023
Richard Thomas “Tom” Moorhouse II., 59, of Cleveland and formerly of Benton, departed this life on November 22, 2023, at his residence.
He was born on November 16, 1964, in Athens, Tennessee, to the late Vance Moorhouse and Clara Nell Chastain Moorhouse.
Throughout life, Tom was an avid reader of science fiction and fantasy books, among other genres. He enjoyed...
Becky Jones
Nov 3, 2023
Nancy Rebecca Jones, 51, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on November 3, 2023, at a local hospital surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on May 29, 1972, in Cleveland, Tennessee to Robert Killian and the late Charlotte Rogers. She was married to her loving husband for 32 years and was a member of the Welcome Valley Baptist...
Fred Kindrel Merrell
Oct 30, 2023
Fred Kindrel Merrell, 90, of Reliance, departed this life peacefully on October 30, 2023, at a local hospital.
He was born on March 18, 1933, in Greasy Creek, to the late Arthur and Mae Rymer Merrell. Throughout life, Fred enjoyed spending time outdoors throughout the mountains of Polk County and was a veteran of the United States Army. A few...
McArthur Carruth
Oct 22, 2023
McArthur Carruth, 79, of Benton, passed away peacefully, October 22, 2023, at his family home.
He was born on April 1, 1944, in Linsdale, Tennessee, to the late Fletus and Marie Coe Carruth.
Mack retired from the Benton Police Department as Chief of Police and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. A few of his fondest memories...
Arthur A. Thornton, Jr.
Oct 19, 2023
Rev. Arthur A. Thornton, Jr., 84, of Benton, left this life for his heavenly home on Thursday, October 19, 2023, after a lengthy battle with dementia.
He was born on January 9, 1939, to the late Arthur and Myrtle Totherow Thornton, Sr. He spent 65 years married to the love of his life, Opal G. Wilson Thornton, who only beat...
Sharon D. Rogers
Oct 15, 2023
Sharon Denise Bradford Rogers, 62, of Crandall, GA., departed this life peacefully on October 15, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on December 16, 1960, in Cleveland, TN to the late Bobby and Ruby Trentham Bradford. Throughout life, she enjoyed spending time with those she loved the most. A few of her fondest memories include the many...
Troy Alexander Meachen
Oct 8, 2023
Troy Alexander Meachen, 51, of Benton, gained his wings peacefully, at his home, doing what he loved on October 8, 2023.
He was born on December 24, 1971, in Sarasota, Florida.
Troy was an extraordinary husband, father, brother, and grandfather. He was always doing for others and enjoyed exploring the roads. Troy was always ready to lend...
James T. Maxwell
Oct 3, 2023
James “Buck” Maxwell, 68, of Old Fort, TN., passed away peacefully at Erlanger Hospital the morning of October 3, 2023.
Buck loved life, his family, and friends. He touched the heart of everyone he met in life and will be missed by those who had the pleasure of knowing him.
He was preceded by his grandparents,...
Michael R. Hanson
Oct 3, 2023
Michael Randolph Hanson, 69, of Tellico Plains, went home to be with the Lord on October 3, 2023, with his loving fiancée by his side.
He was born on September 26, 1954, to the late Walt Hanson and Rachel Childers.
Michael was a graduate of Frayser High School in Memphis, Tennessee. He retired from BMW as a...
Reed Sundermeier
Sep 30, 2023
Reed Sundermeier, 65, of Benton passed away peacefully on September 30, 2023.
He was born to Charles and Patricia Sundermeier on February 14, 1958, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Reed obtained an associate’s degree from Broward Community College. From 1978 to 1998 he dedicated 20 years of service to UPS and became an invaluable member of the team. He...
Yvonne Hancock
Sep 29, 2023
Yvonne D. Hancock, 69, of Benton, had unshakeable faith and unwavering courage in her illness and passed peacefully on September 29, 2023, while her loving son, Christian Hunter, held her hand.
She was born on February 8, 1954, in West Virginia, to the late Aussie and Betty Tams Butcher.
Yvonne had a deep love for her Savior, Jesus Christ,...
David Alan Neeley, Sr.
Sep 28, 2023
David Alan Neeley, Sr., 75, of Benton, Tennessee, departed this life on September 28, 2023, at his residence.
David was born on August 16, 1948, in Mobile, Alabama to Millard Carrol and Wanda Jobe Neeley.
David grew up in Oakridge/Knoxville, Tennessee area attending Farragut Elementary School and graduating from Karns High School in 1966. After high school, he moved...
Glenn A. Powers
Sep 16, 2023
Glenn A. Powers, 73, of Benton, passed away surrounded by his family at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga on Saturday, September 16, 2023.
He was born on January 19, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Kenneth J. and Lillian B. Powers.
Glenn attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and enjoyed watching football, always a loyal Chicago Bears fan. He...
Lisa A. Thompson
Sep 5, 2023
Lisa Ann Thompson, 55, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, departed this life peacefully on September 5, 2023, at her home in Benton, surrounded by those that she loved most.
She was born on April 22, 1968, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Ernest and Joann Bivens. She served the health care profession for 20+ years. A...
Doris Woods Owens
Sep 1, 2023
Doris Woods Owens, 97, of Concord/Farragut, departed this life on Friday, September 1, 2023, of natural causes.
She was born on February 17, 1926, in Concord, Tennessee to the late Walter Gordon and Ziza Welch Woods.
Throughout life, Doris was a member of Concord United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Samuel Frazier Chapter, NSDAR since...
David Watson Gregory
Sep 1, 2023
David Watson Gregory, 67, of Benton, TN, left us too soon on September 1st, 2023. Although he's now eating heavenly meals and likely mowing celestial lawns, his larger-than-life personality leaves an unfillable void here on Earth.
He was preceded in death by his parents, David Patrick Gregory, and Zona Jeanne Carver Gregory.
David was far more than just a lineman;...
Jerry Morrow
Sep 1, 2023
Jerry Morrow, 74, of Cleveland, departed this life on September 1, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 13, 1948, in Greasy Creek, to Minnie (Kirkland) Price and the late Andy Price. Ms. Jerry was a life-long member of Greasy Creek Baptist Church and loved spending time with her family and friends. She was loved by...
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