Obituaries
Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area
David J. VanDevander
Aug 27, 2023
David J. VanDevander, 66, of Reliance, passed away at his residence, August 27, 2023.
He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Robert H. VanDevander, Sr., and Shannon O’Mara Hayes.
Throughout life, David enjoyed hang-gliding in his youth, playing piano and organ, drawing, painting, and trout fishing. He was dearly loved by his family and will be deeply missed.
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Deborah F. Reid
Aug 27, 2023
Deborah Renay Foster Reid was born on December 22, 1951, at Bessemer General Hospital in Bessemer, Alabama, to her parents the late Rev. Olon and Bernice Burnette Foster. She grew up in a loving home dedicated to the Lord alongside seven other siblings. Debbie lived a full life and went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 27,...
Kevin A. Brown
Aug 25, 2023
Kevin A. Brown, 53, of Old Fort, departed this life on August 25, 2023, in Cleveland, Tennessee.
Kevin will be remembered by his since of humor. Always turning stress into laughter. His loyalty to his family and friends, always one you could depend on to be there in time of need, and a faithful and hard-working man that never stopped...
Guinn E. Passmore
Aug 22, 2023
Guinn Passmore, 86, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on August 22, 2023, at a local hospital.
He was born on August 10, 1937, in Turtletown, Tennessee, to the late Olin and Bonnie Pate Passmore. Guinn attended Shiloh Baptist Church and was retired as a machine operator from M&M Mars.
Throughout life, he greatly enjoyed camping and spending time...
Shana A. Blackwell
Aug 9, 2023
Shana Ann Blackwell, 39, of Athens, departed this life on August 9, 2023, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
She was born on June 3, 1984, in Cleveland, Tennessee to Cyrethea Blackwell Stanton and the late Bennie Blackwell.
In addition to her father, Bennie Blackwell, she was preceded in death by her brother, Joshua Presley; along with her paternal and maternal grandparents.
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Kyle T. Loveday
Jul 28, 2023
Kyle T. Loveday, 37, of McMinn County, departed this life unexpectedly on July 28, 2023.
He was born on May 5, 1986, in Cleveland, Tennessee, to Kenny and Mitzi Rogers Loveday. Throughout life, Kyle had an affectionate personality that always garnered love and care from each person he encountered. At an early age, Kyle grew up loving to play sports,...
Marvin "Buddy" Head
Jul 13, 2023
Marvin S. “Buddy” Head, 78, of Old Fort, departed this life peacefully on July 13, 2023, at his home.
Throughout life, Buddy enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and retired from the carpet manufacturing industry. He was a faithful husband, father, grandfather, and brother and will be missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death...
Eric C. Jones
Jun 22, 2023
Eric C. “Little Man”, Jones, 32, of Benton, departed this life on June 22, 2023, at his mother's home.
He was born on January 2, 1991, in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Duncan E. Jones and his mother, Sharleen Hewitt Jones Wall.
Eric was previously a volunteer for the West Polk County Fire & Rescue. He was an avid outdoorsman...
Doyle L. Patterson
Jun 20, 2023
Doyle L. Patterson, 64, a life-long resident of Polk County, departed this life on June 20, 2023.
He was born on April 27, 1959, in Etowah, Tennessee to the late R.A. and Mildred Lockhart Patterson.
A graduate of Polk County High School, Doyle had a passion for talking on C.B. Radio’s and enjoyed spending time with his friends. He loved...
Edgar "Eddie" D. Franks
Jun 19, 2023
Edgar D. “Eddie” Franks, 80, of Benton, departed this life on June 19, 2023.
He was born on January 1, 1943, in Athens, Tennessee to the late Edgar Luis and Edith Williams Franks.
A 1961 graduate of Polk County High School and of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed teaching Sunday school as well as singing gospel music and writing poetry...
Cindy Burnette
May 31, 2023
Cindy Lynn Burnette, 63 of Cleveland, TN, departed this life peacefully on Wednesday evening, May 31, 2023, at a Chattanooga hospital, with her family at her side.
She was born on December 3, 1959 in Elmira, New York to James and Edna Hults Bailey. Cindy enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, swimming, being with friends and family. She had a passion for teaching...
Charlie Martin
May 28, 2023
Charles A. Martin, 76, of Reliance, departed this life peacefully on May 28, 2023, at his home surrounded by those he loved most.
He was born on May 17, 1947, in Monroe County, to the late Alger and Mildred Henson Martin.
Charlie was a member of Maple Springs Baptist Church and a friend to many in the Reliance community, where...
Elijah Allen Privett
May 26, 2023
Elijah Allen Privett, infant son of Roger and Jessica Privett, departed this life in the arms of his parents on May 26, 2023, at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Elijah struggled with an inoperable congenital heart disease.
His family cherishes his memory as the brief gift it was.
He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, James R. “Pops” Hale, and...
Robert "Bob" Lloyd Stiles, Sr.
May 24, 2023
Robert Lloyd “Bob” Stiles, Sr., 85, of Cleveland, went home to be with the Lord on May 24, 2023, at Parkridge Medical Center.
He was born on February 21, 1938, in Cumberland, Kentucky to the late Floyd and Lonesome Georgia Barr Stiles.
Robert was married to Anna Ruth (Short) Stiles for 48 years until she passed away at the age...
Mary "Wanda" Bivens
May 19, 2023
Mary “Wanda” Bivens, 80, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on May 19, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on May 26, 1942, in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, to the late Kenneth L. and Lima Britton McCarter. She was born and raised in Ball Play community in Monroe County, TN. Wanda was of the Baptist...
Glory Syble Beier
May 11, 2023
Glory Syble Mollick Beier, 60, of Ocoee, departed this life on May 11, 2023.
She was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on May 16, 1962. A graduate of Berks Christian School in Birdsboro, PA, and later graduated with an associate degree from Pinebrook Junior College in Allentown, PA.
She moved to Juneau, Alaska and worked for the Department of Fish &...
Hubert Ledford
May 3, 2023
Hubert Ledford, 73, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on May 3, 2023, at a local hospital, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born on May 25, 1949, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Jesse Elbert and Rita Louise Ledford and grew up in Reliance, Tennessee. Hubert was a graduate of Polk County High School and enlisted in the...
Laurie Jene Crabtree
May 2, 2023
Laurie J. Crabtree, 67, of Benton and formerly of Virginia, departed this life peacefully on May 2, 2023, surrounded by her beloved familly.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.HigginsFuneral.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Higgins Funeral Home of Benton.
Clyde "Dwight" Crook
Apr 29, 2023
Clyde “Dwight” Crook passed away peacefully on April 29, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on April 28, 1954, to the late Denver Dean Crook and Veneta Wooten Crook Blevins.
Dwight enjoyed being a river guide for many years along with the many motorcycle adventures on his Harley-Davidson. He worked for TVA and...
Willie Cross
Apr 26, 2023
Willie Cross, 81, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on April 26, 2023, at his home surrounded by his beloved family.
He was born on August 30, 1941, in Benton, Tennessee to the late O.R. and Ruby Leona Chatman Cross. A veteran of the United States Army, Willie later was ordained at Fellowship Baptist Church, and loved spending time with...
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