Obituaries
Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area
Onie Annare Lawson
Oct 8, 2007
Onie Lawson, 93, a life long resident of Benton, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, October 8, 2007. She was a member of Benton Church of God. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Tilda Jane Cross of Benton; her husband, Roy Lawson; eight brothers and two sisters. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law,...
Rev Herbert Billy Colley
Sep 17, 2007
Reverend Herbert Billy Colley, 75, a resident of Reliance, passed away Monday, September 17, 2007 at his residence. He was the pastor of Lost Creek House of Prayer for seven years. He was a veteran of the Korean War and was also a chaplain at the VFW Post 7974 in Benton. He was a juvenile counselor. He was preceded in...
Gator Garrett Hardin Dalton
Sep 15, 2007
Garrett (Gator) Hardin Dalton III, 40, a resident of Reliance, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2007 in a local hospital. He was a member of Hiwassee Union Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Garrett Dalton I. He is survived by his parents, Garrett Dalton, Jr. and step mother, Gail Dalton of Reliance and Lorene Havner and...
Rev Jesse Glendon Martin
Sep 7, 2007
Reverend Jesse Glendon Martin, 78, a resident of Benton, went home to be with his Lord on September 7, 2007. He was born January 27, 1929. He was pastor of several churches in Oklahoma and recently retired as the pastor of Benton Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Franklin Martin and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Martin;...
Charles Douglas Long Greek
Sep 2, 2007
Charles D. Long, 64, a resident of Benton, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2007 in a local hospital. Charles was better known as Greek' by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Long and Minnie Kate McDonald Long and brother, G.M. Long. He is survived by his sister, Judy Cearley and husband, Steve of...
Oscar Wade Shell
Aug 23, 2007
Oscar Wade Shell, 73, a life long resident of Greasy Creek Community in Polk County, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, August 23, 2007 in a Cleveland hospital. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Shell was the son of the late Willie and Lydia Crane Shell and was also preceded in death by a son, Dennis Shell...
Kenny Whalen
Aug 16, 2007
Kenny Whalen, 74, a resident of Benton, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2007 at a local hospital. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Whalen was formerly employed by General Motors. He was a member of the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gideon Whalen and Lillie Carden Whalen; son, Kerry Craig Whalen; step son, Richard...
Duane Allen Vickers
Aug 13, 2007
Duane Allen Vickers, 55, a friend of God, passed away Monday, August 13, 2007 at the family residence. He was born in Arcadia, Florida and was a long time resident of Lehigh Acres, Florida (most recently lived in Benton, TN since April 2006). He was a loving husband and father. He was a long time member of the Seventh-day Adventist...
John Harrell McBee
Aug 9, 2007
John Harrell McBee, 66, a resident of Old Fort, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2007 in a Knoxville hospital. He was a member of Red Ash Baptist Church in Caryville, Tennessee. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. McBee was the son of the late Joseph Van McBee and Essie Parrotti McBee and was also preceded in...
Elizabeth Maxine Rogers
Jul 28, 2007
Maxine Rogers, 64, a life long resident of Benton, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2007 at the family residence. She was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church of Benton. She retired from Eaton Corporation after twenty years of service and then became employed with the Polk County Board of Education for four years. Mrs. Rogers was the daughter...
Edith Eliza Rhan
Jul 24, 2007
Edith E. Rhan left this earth Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at Bradley Care and Rehab in Cleveland, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Rhan; parents, George and Eleanor Rex; sisters and brothers-in-law: Carol and Ralph Pelkey, Carol and Ken Bauer of Wayland, New York. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Diana and Calvin Adams...
Edith Eliza Rhan
Jul 24, 2007
Edith E. Rhan left this earth Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at Bradley Care and Rehab in Cleveland, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Rhan; parents, George and Eleanor Rex; sisters and brothers-in-law: Carol and Ralph Pelkey, Carol and Ken Bauer of Wayland, New York. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Diana and Calvin Adams...
Stella Jewell Harris
Jul 11, 2007
Stella Jewell Thomason Harris, 55, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2007 in a local healthcare facility. She attended the Benton Church of Christ. Mrs. Harris was the daughter of the late Richard and Helen Thomason and was also preceded in death by a sister, Frances Thomason. Survivors include her children and spouses: Lena and Steven Bramlett...
Joyce Faye Cross
Jul 11, 2007
Joyce Faye Kincade Cross, 65, a resident of Benton passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2007 in a local hospital. She was a member of the Benton Church of God. Mrs. Cross was the daughter of the late William (Willie) Kincade and Nancy Riley Kincade. Survivors include her husband, Bobby Cross of Benton; three children and spouses: Bobby Cross, Jr. and...
Thomas Andrew Higdon
Jun 25, 2007
Thomas Andrew (Andy) Higdon, 33, a resident of Benton, passed away Monday, June 25, 2007 in Murray County, Georgia due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was a member of the Pine Ridge Baptist Church. He was a graduate of the class of 1990 of Copper Basin High School. He was employed with Mohawk Extrusions. He was preceded...
James David Godfrey
Jun 23, 2007
James David Godfrey, 66 a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2007 at his home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was a deacon of Charity Baptist Church in Cleveland and was retired from Combustion Engineering of Chattanooga. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Ruth Bates Godfrey formerly of Benton. He...
Aznef Green
Jun 15, 2007
Aznef Seto Green, age 83, a resident of Benton, passed away Friday, June 15, 2007 at an Etowah hospital. She was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church. She was retired from Benton Manufacturing. Mrs. Green was the daughter of the late Frank Zakarian and Bertha Cronan Seto and was also preceded in death by her husband, George (Bud) Green...
Noel Eugene Phillips
Jun 13, 2007
Noel Eugene (Gene) Phillips, 75, a resident of Old Fort, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2007 in a local hospital. He was graduated of the class of 1950 from Murray County High School. He was a member of Mountain Springs Baptist Church where he was a deacon, Sunday school teacher, a song leader and a preacher. He was retired from...
Charlsie Mae Wilcoxon
May 9, 2007
Charlsie Mae Hall Wilcoxon Charlsie Mae Hall Wilcoxon, 87, a resident of Delano, passed away May 9, 2007 in an Etowah hospital. She was a member of Greasy Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Wilcoxon was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Wilcoxon and her parents, Hayden Hall and Melissa Patterson Hall; sons: Charles Hayden Wilcoxon and Junior Wilcoxon; daughter, Flora...
Ray Junior Bishop
Apr 29, 2007
Ray Junior Bishop, age 68, a lifelong resident of Benton, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2007 at the family residence. Mr. Bishop was a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church in Ocoee. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Bishop and Annie Link Bishop and brother. J. C. Bishop. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Hayes Bishop...
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