Obituaries
Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area
Joseph Ralph Womac
Dec 22, 2009
2009 at his residence. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his mother, Becky Watkins and her husband, Jerry of Ocoee; father, Junior Ralph Womac; brother, Dustin Lee Watkins; step brothers, Nathan Womac and Eddie Womac; grandparents, Joe and Faye Bain of Lindsdale and JoAnn Watkins of Benton. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, December 27,...
Janie E. Byers
Dec 20, 2009
Janie E. Ashe Byers, 90, a native of Tellico Plains and a resident of Benton for the past 45 years, went home to be with her Savior on Sunday, December 20, 2009. She was a member of Benton Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey F. Byers; five grandchildren; parents, James Henry Harris and Laura...
Oliver Raymond Spurling
Dec 6, 2009
Oliver "Raymond" Spurling, 61, of Benton, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2009 at his residence. He was retired from the United States Marine Corp where he served during the Vietnam War. He was the recepient of the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. He...
William Charles Piasecki
Dec 2, 2009
William Charles Piasecki, 81, a resident of Benton, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at his home. He was of the Catholic faith. His parents, John and Molly Redman Piasecki, preceded him in death as well as a sister, Ruth Piasecki. He is survived by his wife, Martha W. Piasecki of Benton; daughters: Rachel Rajput and husband Falen of California,...
Ruth Wilcox
Dec 2, 2009
Anna Ruth Wilcox, 86, a life long resident of Benton, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at her home. She was a member of Zion Baptist Church. Those who knew Ruth will always remember her sense of humor, love for her family, friends and animals. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Curtis Wilcox; parents, Samuel...
Charles Edward Qualls
Nov 28, 2009
Charles Edward Qualls, 53, a resident of Benton passed away Saturday morning, November 28, 2009 in a local hospital. He was a dedicated employee at Whirlpool for 36 years. He was the son of Marie Qualls and the late Jack Qualls. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, grandmother, father, one brother and two sisters. Survivors include his loving...
Cindy Swanson
Nov 6, 2009
Cindy Johnson Swanson, 52, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, November 6, 2009 in a local hospital. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Manuel D. Price, Edith Price, Woodrow Dyer and Wilma Dale; and brother, Jackie Swanson, Jr. She is survived by her son, Travis Clark and wife, Michelle of Cleveland; grandson, Austin...
Rhonda Sue Decker
Oct 28, 2009
Rhonda Sue Decker, 49, a resident of Reliance, went home on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. She was born January 25, 1960 in Madison, WI to Raymond and Rosalie Stanford. She grew up in New York State and was a graduate of Dutchess Community College. She loved music, but most of all, she loved to share it with others. She was...
Ernestine Cummings
Oct 28, 2009
Ernestine Cummings, 49 of Benton, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at her residence. She was a member of Meadow Fork Baptist Church in Calhoun. She was preceded in death by her parents, Milburn Plumley and Lucille Gibson Plumley. She is survived by her husband, Newell Cummings of Benton; children, Stephanie Pack of Benton, Senia Mashburn and husband, Jesse of...
Jerry David Messer
Oct 22, 2009
Jerry David Messer, 59, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2009 in a local hospital. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom Messer and Ina Lou Rogers Messer and brother, Don Messer. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Messer; sister, Phyllis Sue Stone; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial...
Charles H. Eaves
Oct 18, 2009
Charles H. "Chuck" Eaves, 64, of Benton passed away Sunday, October 18, 2009 at his residence. He was born November 24, 1944 to the late Russell William and Julia Eaves. He was a life long sportsman and loved the outdoors. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was also preceded in death by one son, Zebulon...
Elmer J. Hicks
Oct 3, 2009
Elmer Hicks, 77, a resident of Delano, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2009 in an Etowah hospital. He was a member of Towee Baptist Church in Springtown. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Hicks and Venie Smith Hicks; son, Roger Hicks; brothers, Roy Hicks and Wilford Hicks and sister, Myrtle Dobbs. He is survived by his children:...
C. L. Haulk
Oct 1, 2009
C. L. Haulk Charles L. Haulk, 76, a life long resident of Polk County, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2009 in a local hospital. He worked as a carpenter in Polk County and surrounding areas for most of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Riley Benson Haulk and Callie Lucille Lemmons Haulk; son, Charles David Haulk;...
Audie May Jones
Sep 25, 2009
Audie M. Jones, 86, a resident of Benton, passed away Friday, September 25, 2009. She was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James F. "Hap" Jones; parents, Tom and Texas Armstrong Richardson; 7 brothers; and 5 sisters. She is survived by her sons, Charles "Junior" Jones and his wife, Martha of...
L.B. Morgan
Sep 20, 2009
L. B. Morgan, 79, a life long resident of Benton, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2009 at the family residence. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gearldean Leamon Morgan; parents, Bert and Daisy Haulk Morgan; sisters, Viola Cronan; and brother Norris Morgan. He is survived by his sister, Opal Cross...
Velma Lucille Pirkle
Sep 19, 2009
Lucille Hall Pirkle, 85, a life long resident of Bradley and Polk Counties passed away Saturday, September 19, 2009 in a local health care facility. She worked at Hardwick Clothes for 14 years, but was a homemaker most of her life. She was a member of Patty Church of Christ and former member of Eastside Church of Christ. She was...
Hunter McTaggart
Sep 14, 2009
Hunter McTaggart, 16, of Benton, passed away Monday, September 14, 2009 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He lived in the area all his life and was a student at Polk County High School. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his mother, Carolyn Goode of Austin, TX; father, Eddie McTaggart of Benton; grandparents, Billy and...
Josh Cronan
Sep 14, 2009
Josh M. Cronan, 16, of Old Fort passed away Monday, September 14, 2009 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was a student at Polk County High School and attended Benton Church of God. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Charles Cronan and Arvil Williams. He is survived by his parents, Mitchell and Melanie Williams Cronan of...
George Arthur Blankenship
Sep 12, 2009
George Arthur Blankenship, Jr., 72, a resident of Ocoee, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2009, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of this area and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Arthur Blankenship, Sr. and Ella Price Blankenship, one daughter, Mary Elizabeth Norwood, and one brother. He is survived by...
Glenda B. Teague
Sep 8, 2009
Glenda Johnson Evans Teague, 67, a life long resident of Benton, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2009 in a local hospital. She was a member of the Zion Baptist Church. She retired from Cleveland Chair. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ed Evans; father, Earnest "Pete" Johnson; son, Marcus Evans; grandmother, Edna Johnson; and sister, Anita Givens....
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