Obituaries
Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area
Anthony Eldridge Martin
Aug 25, 2010
Anthony "Tony" Eldridge Martin, 41, passed away on August, 26, 2010. Tony was a fierce protector of those he called friends and family. He had an amazing heart. He lived with the philosophy of "live life to it's fullest", and that's what he did. He enjoyed the simple things in life like; fishing with his brother and sons, camping with...
Raymond Edward Stanford
Aug 22, 2010
Raymond Edward Stanford, 86, of Reliance, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2010 at a local healthcare facility. He was a member of the Benton Church of God. He was retired from IBM. Mr. Stanford was the son of the late Earl F. Stanford and Lucy Peck Stanford and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Rhonda Decker, brother Charles...
James Windle Bell
Aug 22, 2010
James (Jim) Windle Bell, 78, a resident of Benton passed away Sunday, August 22, 2010 in a local hospital. Mr. Bell was a member of Old Salem Baptist Church in Delano, TN. Mr. Bell was a native of Perryville, Arkansas and attended the University of Arkansas where he received a Bachelor of Science in Journalism Degree. He was a veteran...
James Harold Wiley
Aug 17, 2010
James Harold Wiley, born September 25, 1927 passed away peacefully August 17, 2010 at his home in Oak Ridge, TN. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served with the 5th Calvary Regiment in Japan during WWII. Mr. Wiley was retired from Union Carbide after 41 years of loyal service. He was preceded in death by his...
Betty Jean Bates
Aug 12, 2010
Betty Jean Byrd Bates, 77, a life long resident of Benton, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2010 at the family residence. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Bates was the daughter of the late Thomas Edward Byrd and Tennie Lankford Byrd. She is survived by her husband, Billy Gene Bates of Benton; two children and spouses:...
Ernest A. Raymond
Jul 25, 2010
Ernest Augustus Raymond, 80, of Benton, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2010 at his residence. He was retired from the United States Marine Corps where he served as an officer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Helen Beller Raymond; son, Roger Raymond; and brother, Carl Raymond. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Shelton Raymond; children,...
Clifton Locke
Jul 25, 2010
Clifton Locke, 68, of Benton, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2010 in a local hospital. He served in the United States Army. He retired as a construction worker. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Amanda Blackwell Locke; brothers, James M Locke, Aaron Locke and Raymond Locke; and sister,...
Carl Jenkins
Jul 19, 2010
Reverend Carl Jenkins, 55, of Benton, passed away Monday, July 19, 2010 at his residence. He was a member of Welcome Valley Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Minnie Lou Thomas Jenkins; and brothers, Warren Jenkins and Walter Jenkins. He is survived by his wife, Glenda...
Connie N. Yates
Jul 14, 2010
Connie Norene Yates, 53, of Chattanooga and a former resident of Polk County, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2010 in a Chattanooga hospital. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Blanche C. Moates Yates. She is survived by her daughters, Dava Marlene Martin and husband, Rick of Athens and Maranda Jo...
Geraldine Dorothy Waters
Jul 12, 2010
Geraldine Dorothy Goforth Water, 74, of Bradley County, passed away Monday, July 12, 2010 at her residence. She was a seamstress for 20 years with Hi Lo Industries. She was a member of Archville Baptist Church in Reliance. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Dolly McDonald Goforth; stepmother, Edna Goforth; daughter, Virginia Ledford; sisters, Linda Fay...
Dewayne B. McTaggart
Jun 28, 2010
Dewayne Bunyon McTaggart, 63, of Benton, received his ultimate healing on Monday, June 28, 2010. He served in the United States Army. He was a member of Old Ocoee Baptist. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bunyon McTaggart and Elfrieda Slack McTaggart and the mother of his children, Betty McTaggart Firestone. He is survived by his children, Shelia...
Edward John Tucker
Jun 19, 2010
Edward (Eddie) J. Tucker, 74, a current resident of Benton, passed away June 18, 2010, at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born in New York, NY. He was a parishioner of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church in Cleveland. He was a member of the National Rifle Association, an avid fisherman, loved camping and...
Jean Bryan
Jun 19, 2010
Imogene (Jean) Allen Bryan, 87, of Benton, passed away, Friday, June 18, 2010 in an Athens healthcare facility. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Bryan; parents, Fornie and Madie Lee Morgan Allen; sisters, Edith A. King and Myrtle Allen; brothers, J.D. Allen, Andy G. Allen and Amos L. Allen. She is...
Arnold Edward Smith
Jun 10, 2010
Arnold Edward Smith, 88, of Polk County, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2010 in an Etowah hospital. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He was retired from the construction business and the Polk County Board of Education. He was also a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Reliance Masonic Lodge. He was an...
Betty I. Lewis
May 26, 2010
Betty I. Lewis, of Benton, 70, born into this world on March 24, 1940 received unto the Lord on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at her residence. She was retired from Hardwick Clothes. She was an avid Tennessee sports fan. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Benton. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Elizabeth...
Lois Ruth Ross
May 21, 2010
Lois Ruth Morgan Ross a resident of Benton, passed away Friday, May 21, 2010 at the family residence. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Benton. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Ross; parents, Andrew J. Morgan and Nora Bridel Morgan; sisters: Ethelene Morgan Estep and Bonnie Morgan Butler; brothers: Robert Morgan, Roy Morgan, Lloyd...
Grace L. Lawson
May 18, 2010
Grace Ledford Lawson, 92, former resident of Ocoee, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2010 in a local healthcare facility. She lived in the area all her life and was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church in Ocoee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Lee Lawson, who passed away in 1998; parents, James and Zone Goforth Ledford; children,...
Billy A. Bishop
May 14, 2010
Billy A. Bishop, 76, a lifetime resident of Benton, passed away in a local hospital Friday, May 14, 2010. He was a member of Old Ocoee Baptist Church. He owned and operated Bishop Manufacturing Company for over 25 years. He also owned and operated B&R Furniture. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee Anderson and Willie Mae Couch...
Crystal Marie Meyers
May 9, 2010
Crystal Marie Ballew Meyers, 27, of Benton, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010. She was a 2001 graduate of Polk County High School. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, J. D. Woody. She is survived by her husband, Chuck Meyers; parents, Grant and Martha Ballew; sister, Racynda Ballew; brother, Ray Ballew; grandmother,...
Viola Perian
May 6, 2010
Viola Eaton Perian, 69, of Benton, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2010 at her residence. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Archie and Lena Hunt Eaton. She is survived by her husband, Wilbert Perian; daughters, Una Mae Rogers, Debra Ann Simmonds and Janice Marie Perian; son, Wilbert Wilson...
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