Obituaries
Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area
Gladys Price Rhodes
Jun 30, 2011
Gladys Price Rhodes, 86, of Zephyrhills, FL, and a former resident of Benton, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2011 in Dade City, Florida. She was a member of the Wesley Chapel Baptist Church in Zephryhills, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pearly and Maggie Hampton Green; first husband, Harley Price; and grandson, Lloyd Neil Lewis. She is...
Miles Tommy Headen
Jun 27, 2011
Miles Tommy Headen, 71, of Reliance, passed away Monday, June 27, 2011 in a local hospital. He was self-employed as a mechanic. He was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church in Lake Wales, FL. Miles loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing and working with his mules. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He was...
Joseph William Wilson
Jun 15, 2011
Joseph "Joe" Wilson, 72, of Benton, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2011 in Lebanon, TN. He was a native of Cleveland, but lived in Benton since 1969. He retired from Esstee Manufacturing as a welder. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed dancing and lived life to its fullest. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather...
Jack Stub Couch, Jr.
Jun 11, 2011
Jack "Stub" Couch, Jr., 69, a life-long resident of Benton, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2011 at Woods Memorial Hospital. He was of the Christian faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack Couch, Sr. and Iola Bishop Couch; brothers, D. O. Couch and Frank Couch, Sr.; and sisters, Barbara Jean Couch and Judy Couch Link. He is...
Billy E. Calhoun
Jun 8, 2011
Billy E. Calhoun, 72, of Benton, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at his residence. He was retired from Marglen Carpet Manufacturing where he worked in the maintenance department. He was owner/ operator of a school bus with Polk County Schools and also was employed in their maintenance department. Mr. Calhoun was also director of the Civil Defense in Polk...
Wendell Bazzell
May 26, 2011
Wendell Bazzell, 70, of Benton, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2011 at his residence. He retired as a supervisor with Fulmarque. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Benton. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Edna Pettit Bazzell and brother, Gerald Bazzell. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Bazzell of Benton; children,...
Jackie Eugene Swanson
May 25, 2011
Jackie Eugene Swanson, 77, of Benton, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at his residence. He was retired from the Volunteer Army Ammunition Plant after 20 years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by...
Sarah Evelyn Shahid
May 25, 2011
Sarah Evelyn Shahid, 87, of Ocoee, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at her residence. She was a retired hair stylist and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Mabel Aycock; husband, Roy Nicholas Shahid; and daughter, Sandra Shahid. She is survived by her son, Nick Shahid of Ocoee; granddaughter, Sara Shahid...
Claude Waters
May 24, 2011
Claude Waters, 93, of Benton, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2011 in a local healthcare facility. She resided with her daughter and special grandson, Jamie Swanson, whom she loved very much. She was the oldest member of Mt. View Baptist Church. She retired from Cabin Crafts with 18 years of service and Benton Manufacturing with 20 years of service. She...
Leonard Locke
May 19, 2011
Leonard Locke, 75, of Benton, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2011 in an Etowah hospital. He retired from TVA as a construction worker. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Orville and Amanda Blackwell Locke; sister, Betty Sue Locke; and brothers, James M. Locke, Aaron Locke, Raymond Locke and Clifton Locke. He...
Joy Seaberg
May 11, 2011
Joy Seaberg, 80, of Benton, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2011. She lived in Orlando, FL from 1948-1992. She worked for College Park Sun Bank in bookkeeping and research and retired after 18 years as Head Bookkeeper. She then went to work at Orange Bank in Winter Garden, FL and The Florida National Bank. Mrs. Seaberg moved to Benton in...
Timothy Lee Duggan
May 9, 2011
Timothy Lee Duggan, 65, of Benton, passed away Monday, May 9, 2011 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of Benton Station Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Gilbert Duggan. He is survived by his mother, Stella Bradford Duggan of Benton; daughters, Tammy King and husband,...
Helen Rogers Malone
May 2, 2011
Helen Rogers Malone, 75, of Benton, passed away Monday, May 2, 2011 in a Chattanooga hospital. She owned and operated, along with her husband, Jerry's Auto Parts from 1971-2008. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her father, Clevis "Heavy" Rogers; mother, Mamie Jones Rogers; and brother-in-law, Thomas Malone. She is survived by husband of...
Leonard Knot Rogers
Apr 29, 2011
Leonard "Knot" Rogers, 82, a lifelong resident of Benton, passed away Friday, April 29, 2011 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was mostly self-employed in several different businesses. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean War. During his service to our country he was a Prisoner of War and received many honors. He was...
Larry Wayne Cross
Apr 24, 2011
Larry "Hammer" Wayne Cross, 51, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2011 at his residence. He was employed as a heavy equipment operator with Williams Construction/Earthworks Quality Steel. He attended Tree of Life Ministries. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Estelene Cross; father-in-law, Bueron Young; and aunts and uncles, J.D. and Betty Pullin, Carlene Cross...
Loretta Bates
Apr 20, 2011
Loretta Bates, 76, a resident of Decatur and formerly of Benton, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2011 in an Athens hospital. She was retired from Home Maker Industries. She attended Archville Baptist Church in Reliance. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Walter Massey, Sr.; second husband, Kenneth Bates; parents, Virgil and Violet Webb Combs; son, Walter G....
Bonnie Farmer King
Apr 20, 2011
Bonnie Farmer King, 82, of Reliance, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at her home. She was a member of Archville Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Tommie Farmer; parents, John and Lindy Taylor; sons, Gus, Frank and Elvis Farmer; and siblings, Joe Taylor, Clarence Taylor, John Roy Taylor, Abe Taylor, Lou Ledford, and Lillie...
Ted Plumley
Mar 27, 2011
Ted Plumley, 70, of Polk County, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2011 at his residence. He was of the Baptist faith. He was affectionately known as Papaw. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Nola Wilson Plumley; brothers, Archie Plumley, Cecil Plumley and Ed Plumley; and sisters, Dovie Pike and Elsie Farner. He is survived by his...
Michael Lynn Jenkins
Mar 18, 2011
Michael "Whitey" Lynn Jenkins, 45, a life long resident of Benton, passed away Friday, March 18, 2011 at the family residence. He was employed with Byrds Electric. He was a member of the Benton Church of Christ. Mr. Jenkins was the son of the late Walter and Dora Lawson Jenkins and was also preceded in death by his niece, Kimberly...
Ronald Thomas Hunt
Mar 16, 2011
Ronald "Taz" Thomas Hunt, 61, a resident of Benton, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2011 in a Nashville hospital. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War. He was retired from Ford Motor Company. He spent his retired time enjoying riding his motorcycle. He was of the Christian faith. He was preceded in...
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